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WE’RE BUILDING IT TOGETHER February, 2018
LORENVILLE LYNX
NEWSLETTER
Ongoing Events:
Pizza Days – every Wednesday until March 9th
Milk & Cookie – every Friday
Popcorn Tuesdays Upcoming Important Dates:
February 9th – PA Day (no school)
February 12th – Ski/Snowboard Trip
February 14th – Red, white & pink day
February 19th – Family Day (no school)
February 28th – Den day/L’il Lynx
March 7th – Grad Photos
March 9th – Beach day
March 12th to 16th – Spring Break
March 21st – Sock day March 28th – Den day
MOVING?
Please let the office know ASAP!!
To report an absence:
1-855-209-6155 or
pdsb.schoolconnects.com
School Hours
School Start 8:40 am*
Morning Break 11:00—11:40 am
Afternoon Break 1:00—1:40 pm
Dismissal 3:00 pm**
*Supervision begins at 8:25 am
**Supervision ends at 3:15 pm
Please ensure your child arrives to school on time. Late students must sign-in at
the office. Attendance matters for all grades
Dear Lorenville Families,
It’s been my pleasure to work with you and your awesome
children this year! I would like to welcome our new Vice
Principals Mr. Jones and Mrs. Powell to our Lorenville team!
We love it when parents/guardians are involved in the
school, so please remember to join us on February 5th at
6:30pm in the Library for our monthly School Council
meeting. Also please mark your calendars as School Council
meets the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm in the
Library. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and be
a part of your child/s school.
NJ Dwyer, Principal
Access important student information through new online parent portal -
ParentConnect
Volunteer Criminal Record Check to cost $33 as
of January 1st, 2018
Peel Regional Police have advised us that as of
January 1st, 2018, Criminal Record Checks-
Vulnerable Sector Check for adults, including
those for volunteers, will cost $33.
Lorenville Public School
10 Lorenville Drive
Brampton, ON L6X2Z9
Phone: 905-453-7091
Fax: 905-453-4516
We are building it Together!
Follow Lorenville Public School on Twitter
@LorenvillePS. Staff at Lorenville use Twitter
as a one way communication tool to
complement current communication efforts.
Principal: Mrs. Dwyer
Vice Principal: Mr. Jones
Vice Principal: Ms. Powell
Office Manager: Mrs. Antonacci
Superintendent: Dr. Gale
Solomon-Henry
Trustee: Mr. David Green
L’IL LYNX AT THE LIBRARY
L'il Lynx story time is held once a month on the last Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Our next L'il Lynx meeting will be on Wednesday, February 28th. If you would like to join our L'il Lynx program, please contact Mrs. Walker at the school to let her know your child's name and age. If you have any neighbours that would be interested in the program, please let them know as well. We look forward to seeing you in the library!
Dear Lorenville Families,
Our Athletics department is fundraising in an effort to support school athletic teams,
athletic events, athletic tournaments, purchase of jersey’s, etc.
Available for purchase is our new "Keep It Cold" water bottles. These bottles are great
to have in the classroom or to take along on schools trips and events. The price… only
$10.00. Please log in at School Cash Online to make your purchase.
We thank you in advance for your support.
Lorenville ‘Den Days’. Did you know…on Den days,
students and staff get den points for wearing their
assigned den colour. We’re building it together and
enjoying some team competition. If you are unsure of
your den colour, check with the homeroom teacher.
Our school offers ParentConnect, a safe and secure website, as a convenient method for parents/legal
guardians to stay informed and have easy access to important student information. By registering for
the parent-friendly website, you will have access to:
view school-based alerts and information
access real time absence reporting
view current and historic elementary report card information
get up-to-date busing information
review secondary school credit history and diploma status
Please call the school for more information. To register and begin using ParentConnect, visit
http://parent.peelschools.org or click the ParentConnect button on the right side of the page.
Report Your Child’s Immunization
As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for reporting your child’s immunizations so they can attend
school. Doctors don’t report immunizations to the Region.
If you child has been immunized, you can report it online.
To report an immunization you’ll need to provide:
The child’s full name, address and date of birth
The parent or guardian’s name
The date the child was immunized
The vaccine the child received
Report Your Child’s Immunization (https://peel.icon.ehealthontario.ca)
You can also report a child’s immunizations by phone at 905-799-7700 (toll free: 1-888-919-7800)
From the Guidance Office . . .
HIGH SCHOOL Grade 8 students have selected their grade 9 courses and are now working hard to
prepare of the transition to secondary school. Your child’s teacher has made recommendations regarding selecting the most appropriate course (Applied,
Academic or Locally Developed) for grade 9. Please speak with your child’s teacher, Ms. Kunica and/or the high school if you have any questions or concerns.
SPECIAL EDUCATION IN HIGH SCHOOL
Parents of students with a Special Education identification will be invited to an IPRC
(Identification Placement and Review Committee) meeting at the high school in the near future. Parents will receive an invitation letter outlining the details.
GRADE 8 STUDENT WITH GIFTED DESIGNATIONS
Those students in our Enhanced Learning Class (ELC) will have the opportunity to attend Heart Lake Secondary School’s Enhanced Learning Program. Should they
choose to attend a secondary school other than Heart Lake SS, their gifted designation will be removed.
What is myBlueprint?
myBlueprint follows a comprehensive education and career planning process that
meets the learning needs, interests, and aspirations of all students. Parents, please see the attached “GETTING STARTED GUIDE FOR PARENTS” to create your own account. For more information visit: www.myBlueprint.ca/Peel
If you have not yet created an account, please do so!!
You and your child may want to investigate additional opportunities for secondary school. Visit http://www.peelschools.org/parents/programs/regional/Pages/default.aspx for
more information.
Date 2017-2018 Timelines for Regional Learning
Choices Programs February 5
February 8 February 9
February 13 February 14
February 22
First round offers made for RLCP
First round acceptance made for RLCP Second round offers made for RLCP
Second round acceptance made for RLCP Explore High Skills offers made
Waitlist closes for RCLP
TRANSPORTATION TO REGIONAL PROGRAMS IN GRADE 9 Please note that there is NO bussing to regional programs (IB, IBT, AP, RAP, SciTech etc.) offered in grade 9 with the exception of the Vocational Program at
Turner Fenton S.S. Visit: http://www.stopr.ca/Pages/default.aspx to investigate paid bussing options.
MENTAL HEALTH AFFECTS US ALL
Check out the following websites: General: www.inurhead.ca
www.kidshelpphone.ca www.cmha.ca
http://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/about_us/member_profile.php?id=158 Anxiety:
http://www.anxietybc.com/parent/index.php http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/anxiety.html
Self-Harm:
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/self-harm
Suicide http://www.youthsuicide.ca/
Depression http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen_teenagers.htm
Quote of the Month:
Conference helps parents empower modern learners
The Peel District School Board is hosting its annual parent conference, co-presented by the Peel
Elementary Teachers’ Local, on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Mississauga Secondary School in
Mississauga. The conference will focus on Empowering Modern Learners. Parents will have the
opportunity to attend workshops on topics, including numeracy, literacy, special education, technology
and science.
This free learning event is open to Peel parents of students at all grade levels.
Our keynote presentation will be delivered by Dwayne Matthews, a life and education strategist, who
converges and shares knowledge on modern learning, disruptive technology, and the evolution of work.
Dwayne will present Learning in the 21st century: Why it's different, why it matters and how to help
children thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Registration opens Feb. 5, 2018
Stay up-to-date!
For more information, visit www.peelschools.org/parents/conference.
Bus cancellation and closing schools due to bad weather
During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather.
Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio and television stations listed below and will also be available on Twitter @Peelschools, Facebook at www.facebook.com/peelschools, www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146. VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9 BREAKFAST TELEVISION NEWS AM680
CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1
NEWSTALK1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860
FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CITYPULSE
GLOBAL NEWS CITY NEWS CTV
CFRB – (Bell Media)
One of the following messages will be announced (highlighted text only):
Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual. All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits. All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed. All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.
Help your family stay warm this winter
Peel Public Health recommends the following cold weather guidelines for preventing cold-weather
injuries:
1. Reduce amount of time children (grade 8 and under) spend outdoors when the temperature is –20 degrees Celsius or colder, with or without the wind chill.
2. Keep children indoors when the temperature is -25 degrees Celsius or colder, with or without wind chill. Some medical conditions may increase sensitivity to cold. Parents should consult their physician (Source: Environment Canada).
3. Allow indoor breaks if children say they are feeling cold or during extreme temperatures.
4. Ensure children are dressed warmly, covering exposed skin: insulated boots, winter weight coats, mittens, hats, neck warmers.
5. Change wet clothing or footwear immediately.
6. Although these conditions are unlikely to occur during the school day, ensure that all staff are able to recognize and treat symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia. Given plenty of warm fluids to prevent dehydration.
7. When children are outside, be watchful for shivering or signs of numbness in faces, ears, hands or feet.
8. Educate children in dealing with cold weather: drinking plenty of fluids, dressing warmly, and recognizing signs of cold injury.
It's time to register children born in 2014 for kindergarten
We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child
was born in 2014, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2018. You can register your child at
any time during regular school hours—just visit the school he/she will be attending to register.
Peel schools will also hold a Kindergarten Registration Week with special registration activities during
Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, 2018. Visit Lorenville P.S. from:
Jan. 29 to 31, 2018 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 1, 2018 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.
Feb. 2, 2018 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What you will need to bring to registration
Proof of child's age (one of the following)
Canadian birth certificate Canadian passport citizenship card/certificate Permanent Resident Card confirmation of permanent residence work permit refugee permit
Proof of address (one of the following)
Ontario driver's license utility bill bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution) credit card statement federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents) purchase agreement
Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an
alternate living arrangement
Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated
What you need to know about head lice
What is head lice?
Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp where they lay their eggs. They have three stages: the
egg (nit), the nymph and the adult. Head lice do not spread diseases and cannot be spread between
animals or pets and humans, only through direct contact between people.
Head lice spread easily, especially where people are in close contact. They are very common among
school-aged children or children attending child care, where they spread through direct hair-to-hair
contact or directly by sharing things like hats, combs, hairbrushes or headphones.
One of the first signs of head lice is an itchy scalp. However, children can have head lice for several weeks with no symptoms. If you think your child has head lice, check their hair for nits right away, then again after one week and after two weeks.
What to do if your child has lice
Parents are advised to keep their child at home until they have been treated for lice. Students may only
return to school if they are “nit-free.” If your child has live lice, ensure that they avoid head-to-head
contact with other children until the lice are gone. Children should not share combs, hairbrushes, caps,
hats or hair ornaments. You should also check all family members for head lice. Be sensitive to your
child’s feelings and let them know that having head lice does not mean they are not clean.
Head lice can be treated with the following approved insecticides:
pyrethrin (found in R&C Shampoo + Conditioner)
permethrin (Nix Creme Rinse or Kwellada-P Creme Rinse)
lindane (Hexit Shampoo or PMS-Lindane Shampoo).
Healthy Body! Healthy Mind!
When we invest in our physical health, will be able to combat stress and anxiety with greater success.
This includes being:
Well-rested
Well-nourished
Well-exercised
Some Tips:
Set a Sleep Schedule – Set an alarm to go to bed! Our body likes a regular schedule. Bedtimes and wake
times should not vary by more than one hour from one day to the next.
Drink plenty of water - Many of us go through life dehydrated—causing tiredness, low energy, and
headaches. It’s common to mistake thirst for hunger, so staying well hydrated will also help us make
healthier food choices.
More steps – Step side to side. Start by doing it 10 times per foot. Do this while watching TV, working on
your computer or brushing your teeth. Do it with your children to make it fun.
Offence Declaration required for returning volunteers
Parents play an important role in the development and education of their children and in the success of
the school community. At Lorenville Public School, we welcome and encourage the participation of
parents and community members, and are grateful for the countless hours our volunteers contribute
throughout the school year.
To volunteer at our school, you must complete a short interview and a criminal record check. A criminal
record check is required for all school volunteers in Ontario. Even if you want to accompany your child
on a field trip, you need this record check.
Once you have completed the process, you are on file with the Peel District School Board as being a
school volunteer. All returning volunteers will receive an Offence Declaration form that must be filled
out and returned to the board office each year. Completing the Offence Declaration will ensure that you
can continue volunteering in the next school year. Expect to receive the form in mid-February.
Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes
Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily
life?
Through the Continuing & Adult Education department, the Peel District School Board offers a wide
variety of English language classes that help parents experience success in Canadian English in both
listening/speaking and reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of basic, intermediate and
advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced learner needing to prepare for an IELTS
exam.
Winter courses begin February 5, 2018.
All learners that complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the Peel District School Board.
Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed adult
centres at:
Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3
Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street
Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117
To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000. Course registrations are ongoing till the end of the
semester.
Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL
Celebrating Faith and Culture February 2018
DATE
CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
February Buxwlaks & Bear Moon Aboriginal Spirituality
February 1 or 2 Imbolc Wicca
February 3 Setsubun-sai Shinto
February 6 to 24 month of Mulk Bahá’í
February 13 Mahashivaratri Hinduism
February 14 Ash Wednesday Christianity
February 15 National Flag Day Canada
February 16 Lunar New Year/Maitreya
Bodhisattva’s Birthday/Losar
Buddhism
February 19 (J) Clean Monday Christianity
February 19 Family Day Ontario
February 25 to March 1 Intercalary Days Bahá'í
Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder February 2018
The Peel District School Board is a mosaic of many cultures and faiths from all over the world. To commemorate this diversity, the board recognises special faith and culture days of our communities. February 2018 has several special faith and culture days to celebrate and remember:
February - Buxwlaks and Bear Moon in Aboriginal Spirituality Buxwlaks is celebrated by Nisga'a people of the Nass Valley in Northwest British Columbia. It is the season of blowing needles of the evergreens. The wind shakes loose the foliage from frozen trees and heralds the approach of new growth and the New Year. The second moon of Creation is called the Bear Moon by the Ojibwe people. This month the stories related to the spirituality and cultures of the Six nations are retold in the communities. February 1 or 2 - Imbolc in Wicca Imbolc is the second major Sabbat in Wicca. It celebrates the sun's increasing power that will bring the start of spring. Imbolc is also called Imbolg, Candlemas, Brigantia, the Feast of the Waxing Light, and Oimelc. Originating as one of the Celtic fire festivals, it is celebrated with the lighting of candles. It is a time of reflection about potential and new beginnings. There are eight Wiccan Sabbats, spaced about 45 days apart during the year. Four of these are minor Sabbats—two equinoxes and two solstices. There are also four major Sabbats, occurring roughly midway between the minor Sabbats. February 3 - Setsubun-sai in Shinto This popular family New Year's festival, commonly known as the bean-throwing festival, marks the end of winter and the eve of the first day of spring according to the old lunar calendar. The problems and evils of the winter are chased away as family members participate in a ritual called mame-make—throwing beans into each room of the house, and then through the outer doors with shouts of “Oni wa soto, Fuku wa uchi!” Roughly translated, this means “Go out bad luck, come in good luck.” On Setsubun, many families hang a hiiragi over their doorway. This is a charm made of a piece of holly and a small dried fish tied together. The celebrants eat toasted soybeans. They eat as many beans as their own age plus one more. The extra bean stands for the start of the New Year. The next day is considered the first day of spring in Japan.
February 6 to 24 - month of Mulk in Bahá’í In the Bahá’í calendar, there are 19 months of 19 days each. Each month represents an attribute of God. Mulk, signifying "dominion," is the eighteenth month.
The Bahá’í day starts and ends at sunset. The first day of each month is known as a Feast Day.
February 13 – Mahashivaratri in Hinduism
The festival of Mahashivaratri is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is one of the three most important deities in Hinduism, along with Brahma, the creator, and Vishnu, the preserver. Lord Shiva is the destroyer and reproducer of life. During Mahashivaratri, adherents fast, chant, meditate, visit the temple and offer group prayers.
February 14 - Ash Wednesday in Christianity Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in the Western Christian liturgical year. Lent is a season of spiritual discipline, cleansing and fasting which occurs in the 40 days before Good Friday. The name Ash Wednesday comes from the ancient practice of putting ashes on one's head as a symbol of mourning and penitence.
February 15 - National Flag Day in Canada This day celebrates the anniversary of the first raising of the Flag of Canada in 1965 at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The national flag was approved by the House of Commons on Dec. 15, 1964, the Senate on Dec. 17, 1964 and was first flown on Parliament Hill on Feb. 15, 1965. February 16 - Lunar New Year/Maitreya Bodhisattva’s Birthday in Buddhism
Followers of Mahayana Buddhist tradition from Tibet, China, Vietnam, Japan, Korea and other parts of the world celebrate their New Year after the new (dark) moon for the year 4716 - the Year of the Brown Earth Dog. They visit the local temple or monastery in the morning. In the afternoon, they distribute food to the poor. The day will conclude with evening chanting of the Buddha's teachings and meditation. New Year's celebrations vary throughout East Asia:
New Year is one of the traditional and most important Chinese holidays. It is celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar, which is usually the day on which the second new moon after the winter solstice occurs. The Chinese New Year is celebrated over 15 days. The Chinese greeting is "Kung Hei Fat Choi," meaning "Congratulations and be prosperous." Traditionally, red packets ('hong bao' 'lai see' ) are
passed out on New Year's Eve, and the New Year is celebrated with firecrackers, as well as dragon and lion dances.
The Vietnamese New Year is celebrated for seven days. The greeting is "Tet Giap Than," meaning "Best Wishes." A special ceremony called Le Tru Tich is held at midnight (Giao Thua) on New Year's Eve. The ritual involves firecrackers and gongs and other festive items that make loud noises to usher out the old and welcome the new. Family members exchange gifts and pay homage to the Kitchen God. They also visit local temples to pray for prosperity and good health.
Vietnamese families plant a New Year's tree called Cay Neu in front of their homes. A bamboo pole is often used as a Cay Neu.
The Korean New Year's greeting is "Say hay boke-mahn he pah du say oh," meaning "Many New Year's blessings to you!"
Tibetan Buddhists celebrate Losar, or New Year's Day for the year 2144 in the Tibetan calendar. The last two days of the old year are called Gutor and are spent preparing for the New Year. The custom that day is to make special noodles called guthuk. Everyone exchanges the traditional greeting, "Tashi delek."
February 19 - Clean Monday (J) in Christianity Clean Monday also known as the Great Fast or Pure or Ash Monday is the first day of Lent for adherents of the orthodox faith. February 19 - Family Day in Ontario The third Monday of February is recognized as Family Day in Ontario. This statutory holiday was established by Premier Dalton McGuinty on October 11, 2007. On this holiday, families are encouraged to spend time together. February 25 to March 1 - Intercalary Days in Bahá'í For Bahá'í s, the Intercalary Days are days of feasting, hospitality, rejoicing, charity and giving of presents, as well as ministering to the poor and ill, as they prepare for the annual Fast. The Intercalary Days are also used to complete the 365 days solar year as the 19 month Bahá'í calendar falls short.
Ideas for celebrating special faith and cultural days in your school If you have a colleague who celebrates one of these days, don't forget to offer them best wishes! If you have students in your school who are followers of any of the listed religions: - make sure the dates are included on your school calendar - have your principal announce the day over the PA system - hold an assembly to talk with students about the importance of these days - include a mention of these days in your school newsletter - include information on your school website - display student artwork announcing these days or depicting their ideas about these days
- invite a member of a local faith group to come in and discuss the significance of this day with students
- have class discussions about these days - ask some of your students who celebrate certain holidays to write a short essay on how they celebrate this day at home. Have them read it to the class to share this celebration with the other students.
- have parents offer a cultural session Questions?: If you would like any more information on how to celebrate these days, please call 905-890-1010, ext. 2809
