Administrators’ Message

Lake Simcoe Public

School Newsletter A P R I L 2 0 1 8

Lake Simcoe

Public School

38 Thornlodge Dr.

Keswick, ON, L4P 4A3

P: 905-656-5970

F: 905-659-5978 www.yrdsb.ca/

schools/

lakesimcoe.ps

Principal:

Angelie Barkey

Vice Principal:

Debra Camden

Superintendent:

Dianne Hawkins

905-895-5155 dianne.hawkins@yrdsb.ca

Trustee:

Cynthia Cordova

289-716-3359 cynthia.cordova@yrdsb.ca

Dear Parents, Happy April! With the official onset of the Spring season, we are both

anticipating and looking forward to increasingly warmer weather. Please make

sure children come to school dressed in layers since morning recesses continue

to be chilly. As the weather is becoming warmer, ice on rivers and ponds are

melting and will still be very cold. Please take the time to review water safety

rules with your children so they know how to keep safe when around open

water.

The past month continues to remain busy and exciting for our school. April 2nd,

2018 marks the 11th anniversary of the very first World Autism Awareness Day. In

2007 this date was declared by the United Nations General Assembly, in order

to bring the world’s attention to Autism, a spectrum disorder that affects tens of

millions globally. At Lake Simcoe PS, our work towards deepening our

understanding of inclusivity includes recognizing World Autism Day, and

creating our Autism Awareness Week (April 3-6). We thank our Community

Classes and our student leaders for their support in deepening our knowledge

of Autism.

Our school focus on student achievement and well-being continues. As part of

our work to foster a safe, inclusive and mentally healthy learning environment,

we have partnered with our School Community Council to host a Family Well-

ness Night. Please save the date and join us on Tuesday, May 1 and bring your

whole family to participate and engage with us on a variety of wellness

activities: family yoga, mindfulness practice, baking and many more. More

information is provided in this newsletter.

Our staff continue to be engaged in professional learning related to our school

focus on Mathematics. During the month of February and March, many of our

teachers from Kindergarten to grade 8 have participated in collaborative

planning and teaching to deepen our knowledge in current math instruction

and current math initiatives. Our students have benefited from the teachers’

learning during their math classes, and some have taken part in their teachers’

learning sessions. We appreciate parents’ continued support of our profes-

sional learning since it will positively strengthen our students’ number concepts

in reasoning, problem solving, critical thinking and communicating and in-

crease their academic achievement throughout their school career. At home,

we encourage parents to engage your children in thinking and talking about

mathematics, and help in building strong and positive attitudes towards

mathematics. Examples of these can be through solving of everyday math

problems and playing math games at home. For more information on how to

engage your children in mathematics at home, please see this link: http://

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentGuideNumEn.pdf

Angelie Barkey Debra Camden

Principal Vice-Principal

P A G E 2

Upcoming Events

Events this month:

L A K E S I M C O E P U B L I C S C H O O L

As

partners,

we support

each

other’s

efforts on

behalf of

our

students.

Apr 2—Easter Monday ~ No School

Apr 3-6—Autism Awareness Week

Apr 5– Family Movie Night at the Gem ~ Peter Rabbit 6:30pm

Apr 10—School Council Meeting 7pm

Apr 11—Day of Pink ~ Anti Bullying

Apr 18— Hip Hop Dance Presentation 6pm

Apr 22—Earth Day

Apr 23—Boston Pizza Celebrity

Server ~ 5:30-8:30pm

May 1-2: Dental Screening (JK,SK,gr 2,8)

May 1: Family Wellness Night 6:30pm

May 8: WTK Orientation Night

May 10: Boston Pizza Celebrity Server

May 15: Jump Rope for Heart Day

School Council 7pm

May 16: School Council Yoga Night

May 17: JK SK Spring Concert

May 21: Victoria Day ~ No School

May 22-June 14: EQAO (gr 3 & 6)

If your child will

be ABSENT OR

LATE:

Please call:

905-656-5970,

and leave a

message.

The machine is

available for

messages 24/7

School Times Supervision Begins:

7:55 Entry Bell:

8:10 Recess:

9:50-10:20 Lunch:

12:00-1:00 Dismissal:

2:40

Before and After School Child Care Upper Canada Childcare, operating within Lake Simcoe PS.

Contact Number: 905-535-1448

Hours of Operation: 6:15am-8:15am & 2:40pm-6:00pm

Email: lakesimcoe@uppercanadachildcare.com

Website: www.uppercanadachildcare.com

P A G E 3 A P R 2 0 1 8

Character Trait of the Month: FAIRNESS

Please Call us to Report Absences! Please call 905-656-5970 to report any absences or lates.

The answering machine is on 24/7 so you can leave a message any time. By

calling, you let us know that your child is safe. It saves us from interrupting your

day, or calling all the emergency contact phone numbers to ensure your child

is safe.

When a child is not accounted for, we will :

someone to confirm the child’s safety we will:

This call is a safety check; in accordance with the YRDSB Safe Arrival Policy

#665.

Kiss N’ Ride Reminder When dropping off and picking up students at school, we appreciate community

cooperation to keep our Kiss N’ Ride running SAFELY and SMOOTHLY. The Kiss N’ Ride is an

officially recognized Fire Route – as such, the driver cannot exit/park their car in this area.

*Please wait in line for an available spot along the sidewalk

*Ensure your child is prepared to exit on the sidewalk side of your car for safety

*DO NOT double park – children are in danger if they cross between parked cars

*Our Kiss N’ Ride volunteers will walk kindergarten children to the gates

If you are planning to walk your children to their gate or line-up, kindly park your

car in an available parking spot.

P A G E 4

SAVE THE DATE! Lake Simcoe is hosting a Family Wellness Night.

Join us on the evening of Tuesday, May 1st for guest speakers and

family- friendly, hands-on workshops! 6:30-8pm

Families will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of

stations:

*Family Yoga

*Mindfulness

*Baking

*Crafts

L A K E S I M C O E P U B L I C S C H O O L

N E W S L E T T E R

Are you moving or changing schools?

Are you moving before next September? Is there someone in

your neighbourhood with 4 year old

children? If so, please let us know!

We are currently projecting our

student enrolment for September

2018. These projections help us hire

sufficient staff. Any information you

can provide us now will help with

next year’s preparations.

If your plans change—not to worry—your child will always have

a spot at their home school.

ALL parents

and visitors

MUST report

to the office

upon their

arrival to the

school, to

sign in, and

obtain a

visitors

badge.

We ask that

all parents

wait outside

for their

children, and

if you need

to speak to

your child's

teacher,

please send

a note or call

their voice-

mail/office to

request an

appoint-

ment.

We

appreciate

your support

in keeping

our students

safe!

We look forward to seeing families at the Hip Hop Dance

Presentation on Wednesday, April 18th in the gym. The

younger students will present first, starting at 6 p.m. and

proceeding to the grades 7 and 8, whom we expect will

present between 7 and 7:15 p.m. If you are leaving early

or arriving later, please remember to do so in between

performances to avoid disruption. This presentation does

not include Kindergarten children who will be having their own concert at

another time.

York Dance

Simcoe Landing Clean Up Day—Saturday, May 12th

Simcoe Landing needs a good spring cleaning!

Please help in joining your family and neighbours by picking up garbage off

your streets, boulevards, lawns and green spaces in this place we call

home. High school students can earn community service hours. Gloves and

bags supplied.

Call Nigel or Kerri @ 905-967-2297 or email:

simcoelanding.earthcoordinator@gmail.com

Autism Awareness Week

The eleventh annual World Autism Awareness Day is April

2, 2018. At Lake Simcoe PS, in promotion of Autism

awareness and in celebration of diversity we will be

celebrating an Autism Awareness Week starting on April

3rd.

As a community, we will endeavor to promote awareness

through education in our classrooms and Equity focused activities. We will also

hold a week ending “Together for Autism” school dance. Toonies for the

dance will support Autism Ontario in increasing awareness and raising money

for research.

Together we are all partners in our children’s education.

The ZONE News

In February our school began to collect donations to send to the Sandgate

women’s shelter, located here in Georgina. We would like to thank those of

you who have donated this far! We will be continuing to collect items for the

rest of the year. Personal health care items are greatly appreciated.

We are also collecting milk bags to weave into mats to donate

for the homeless. We need hundreds of milk bags, so please donate if you

can!

If you have any board games that you would like to donate, we would love to

give them a new home.

Spirit wear is available for sale, please pick up order form from the zone!

We continue to practice the Zones of Regulation at LSPS!

LSPS Snack Program

Every morning a snack bin is delivered to each classroom filled with healthy

snacks for our students. Kids in this age group need snacks to help them grow

and learn. Kids who eat balanced snacks pay better attention in class, make

fewer mistakes on tests, and generally have fewer behavior problems.

If you would like to donate, any the following items are much appreciated:

-Assorted fruit and vegetables

-Cereal : Plain/Multi Grain Cheerios, Kashi, Fibre One, Special K, Shreddies,

Quaker Life Multi-grain Cereal

-Crackers- Triscuit, Breton

-Non processed cheese, cream cheese

-Whole wheat wraps

-Monetary donations,

-Ziplock baggies (snack and sandwich size)

Recipe of the Month Apple Bran Muffin

Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cup bran cereal or bran

1 cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup milk or milk alternative I use almond milk

1/3 cup applesauce

1/3 cup honey

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375

Prepare a muffin tin with muffin liners or grease and flour

In a medium size bowl crush the bran cereal until it resembles sand. I just use my hands and smash it

between my fingers

Add the remaining dry ingredients to the bowl with the bran cereal. Whisk the ingredients together

and set aside

In a small bowl add all of the wet ingredients and mix well.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until well combined

Pour batter into muffin tin filling each slot 3/4 full

Bake for 15-18 minutes

Allow to cool in the tin for 8-10 minutes before serving

Contribute to Strategic Planning at YRDSB - Upcoming Town Halls

York Region District School Board is revisioning its Multi-Year Plan (MYP) and

Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement and Well-being. The Board

of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction of public education

in York Region public schools. The MYP incorporates the direction established

by the Trustees with feedback received from all stakeholders, and will inform

decision making at the Board in the years to come. Town halls will be taking

place across the region and feedback collected from families and community

members will inform the creation of a new MYP. Your voice is important and

your input and feedback will help York Region District School Board support

student achievement and well-being. There will also be other opportunities, in-

cluding a survey available in April, to share your thoughts if you are unable to

attend a town hall.

Save the Date!

TOWN HALL DATES AND TIMES LOCATIONS

Monday, April 16, 2018

7 - 9 p.m.

Keswick High School

100 Biscayne Blvd., Keswick

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

6 - 9 p.m.

Markville Secondary School

1000 Carlton Rd., Markham

Sunday, April 22, 2018

2 - 4 p.m.

Sir William Mulock Secondary School

705 Columbus Way, Newmarket

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Maple High School

50 Springside Rd., Maple

Saturday, April 28, 2018

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bayview Secondary School

10077 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

Easter

No School

3

Autism

Awareness

Week

4 5

Family Movie

Night @ the

Gem

6 7

8 9 10

School

Council

Meeting 7pm

Everyone

Welcome!

11

Day of Prink

12 13 14

15 16 17 18

Hip Hop

Dance

Presentation

6pm

19 20 21

22

Earth Day

23

Boston Pizza

Celebrity

Server 5:30pm

24 25 26 27 28

29 30 Don’t forget to pack extra

clothing! The wet weather is

upon us!

Class Placement for 2018-2019

Much of the planning for a new school year begins NOW! We will be discussing organizational structures, special education delivery models, teaching assignments and timetabling very soon. One of the most important tasks that usually begin in May is the placement of students into new classes for September. Homeroom teachers in consultation with receiving teachers, appropriate support staff and school administration devote much discussion time to the generation of classes that strive to best meet the needs of all of our students. Class placement is a complex process that takes many hours of thought and discussion. Decisions are made following careful consideration of a number of criteria: balance of student abilities, interests and talents, gender balance, class size (consistent with Board and Ministry guidelines), learning style, learning partners and social factors. While friendship issues can play a role in the comfort level of some students, at particular developmental stages, some friends learn best in separate classes. Often parents have new and/or important information to share about their child which lends assistance to class placement decisions. Recent medical diagnoses, significant negative peer relationships that exist outside the school’s awareness or significant individual/family issues that may impact learning, are items of information which are appreciated prior to the placement process. Parent input that is received in writing by the office prior to May 7, 2018 will be considered (and shared with teachers) during placement meetings. Please avoid naming a teacher since staffing can vary due to enrolment fluctuations, teacher leave of absences, teacher requests for different assignments, teacher transfers and surplus. Input after May 7, 2018 may not be considered due to the complexity of the task. Please be advised that while such input is valued, it cannot drive class placement decisions since school-wide limitations and a variety of other factors will, at times, take precedence. Final decisions regarding student placements remain the responsibility of the principal. Class placement information will be shared on opening day in September. Thank you for partnering with us in this very important task. Lake Simcoe Public School — Class Placement for 2018-2019 Parental Input Name of Student: ____________________________________ Grade in 2018-2019:__________________________ Current Teacher: ________________________ Please include an explanation in the following areas: 1. Positive Social Relationships (students who work well together). ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 Learning style (independent, small group, need for teacher direction….) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Student interests (sports, arts, reading…) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Other Considerations (e.g. special education, ESL, ….) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent name: ________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature: _____________________________________________________________

For consideration, please send to the Lake Simcoe PS office, to the attention of Mrs. Barkey, by May 7, 2018