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Marvin HeightsPublic SchoolNovember 2019
School HoursSupervision Begins at 9:00am Entry at 9:10 am Nutrition Break 1~ 11:15 –11:55 pm (Lunch Break – Parents cantake their children homeduring NB #1) Nutrition Break 2 ~ 1:25 –2:05 pm Dismissal at 3:35 pm
Our TeamPrincipal: Mrs. B. SinghVice Principal: Mrs. M.MoorcroftO�ce Manager: Mrs. L.RamsubagO�ce Assistant: TBASettlement Worker: KanwalJassalC: 647-838-9121t:[email protected]
Your Superintendent /Your New TrusteeSuperintendent Harjit Aujla905-451-2862 ext 4344Twitter: @harjitaujla1Email:[email protected] Trustee - Ward 5, SusanBenjamin Telephone: 647 268 1435 Email:[email protected]
Important Dates - November 2019November 4th, 2019 - Ned Show AssemblyNovember 6th, 2019 - October Character AssemblyNovember 8th, 2019 - Reports Go HomeNovember 8th, 2019 - Sub DayNovember 11th, 2019 - Remembrance Day Assembly 10:30 a.m.November 13th, 2019 - School Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Technology and EML in PeelNovember 14th, 2019 - Evening Student-Led Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.November 15th, 2019 - Morning Student-Led Conferences 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.November 22, 2019 - Photo Re-Take DayNovember 22, 2019 - Sub DayNovember 25, 2019 - Character AssemblyNovember 27, 2019 - Steelheads School Day Hockey Game - Grades 4, 5November 29, 2019 - Pizza Day
School Council Meeting - learn about our Technology InitiativesCome out on Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library to learn more about how GoogleClassroom is used in classrooms. We will also discuss our Empowering Modern Learners (EML) Peelboard initiative which is so important to develop the necessary 21st century skills our students needfor the modern world.
October Highlights!
Makerspace Fun in the Library
Hallowe'en Happenings at Marvin Heights
Important Items for November
Marvin Heights Celebrates our Peel Teaching Assistants and EarlyChildhood Educators on November 7 In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching Assistantand Early Childhood Educators’ (ECE) Appreciation Day. This year, the recognition day falls on Nov. 7,2019. The Peel board appreciates the important work of teaching assistants and ECEs, and thecontributions that they make in the lives of children, families and community members.
Marvin Heights Says 'Thanks' to our Peel Custodial & MaintenanceWorkers on November 29In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last Friday in November as the Peel Custodial andMaintenance Workers’ Day. This year, the recognition day falls on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Take thisopportunity to thank the important work of custodial and maintenance workers and their hard workand commitment to well-being and safety.
Marvin Heights Celebrates Hindu Heritage Month in NovemberDuring Hindu Heritage Month, schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities thatrecognize and celebrate the rich heritage, history, culture and contributions of Hindu Canadians as
well as Hindu communities from around the world. On April 9, 2019, as part of the board’s commitment to equity and inclusion, the Peel board approved amotion to recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November. In addition to Hindu HeritageMonth, the Peel board also approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Islamic Heritage Month inOctober, Indigenous Heritage Month in November, Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish HeritageMonth in May. The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February, Asian HeritageMonth in May and Pride Month in June.The Province of Ontario declared the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016. Themonth of November was chosen in recognition of “Deepawali” or “Diwali”, which is a signi�cant festivalin the Hindu community.On October 4, 2018, a Member of Parliament introduced a Private Member’s Bill (PMB), Bill C-416 inthe House of Commons to designate the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada. Thebill is currently going through several stages to become law.
Marvin Heights Celebrates Indigenous Heritage Month in NovemberSchools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize, celebrate andhonour the rich heritage, culture, contributions and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métiscommunities across Canada.On June 19, 2019, as part of the board’s commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better re�ectstudent identity, trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month inthe month of November. This month includes several dates of signi�cance, including, TreatyRecognition Week, Indigenous Veterans Day, Louis Riel Day, and the Peel Community CulturalIndigenous Celebration and Pow Wow.In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month, the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize andcelebrate Islamic Heritage Month in October, Hindu Heritage Month in November, Sikh Heritage Monthin April and Jewish Heritage Month in May. The board will continue to recognize Black History Monthin February, Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June.The House of Commons o�cially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following aunanimous motion in 2009. In the month of June, Peel board schools and worksites will raise and/ordisplay the �ag of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity, inclusion andreconciliation. The raising of this �ag is only one of the ways we help to create spaces that areinclusive, welcoming and safe for students, staff and families.
Bus cancellation and closing schools due to bad weatherDuring the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclementweather.Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio, televisionstations and will also be available on Twitter @Peelschools, Twitter @STOPRinfo, Facebook atwww.facebook.com/peelschools, www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca or by calling905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.One of the following messages will be announced:Peel District School Board buses are cancelledThis means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Buscancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. Allactivities that require busing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and otheractivities in schools will operate as usual.All Peel District School Board schools and board o�ces are closed
This means that all schools and Peel board o�ces are closed to students and staff. All activities inschools and board o�ces are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits.All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelledThis means that all activities in schools and Peel board o�ces are cancelled, including continuingeducation courses and events. The buildings will be closed.All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelledThis means that all activities in schools and Peel board o�ces are cancelled, including continuingeducation courses and events. The buildings will be closed.
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the fluIt’s �u season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year! In�uenza (�u)spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the riskof catching the �u and spreading it:· Get your annual �u shot: The �u shot is your best defence against the �u. There are many locationsacross Peel where you can get your �u shots:§ Family Doctors’ o�ces§ Walk-in clinics§ Pharmacies§ Peel �u clinics· Keep children home when they’re sick: If your child develops �u-like signs and symptoms (fever,cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue), keep them home from school. Contactyour health care provider if symptoms are severe. · Practice good hygiene: Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with atissue when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash. Cough or sneeze into a sleeve orelbow, if they don’t have a tissue. They should also avoid touching their eyes, nose or mouth. This ishow germs are spread. · Wash your hands: Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use handsanitizer, especially after they cough or sneeze.For more information, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/�u.
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day – Nov. 14, 2019At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, con�dence and hope in eachstudent – each and every day. Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we can’taddress on our own, like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communitiesafter a crisis. That’s why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way GreaterToronto, a key partner and supporter of Peel families.This year, the Peel board has declared Nov. 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed fundsfor United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local, Peel social service agencies it supports.
Whether it’s providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton, matching a child who is atrisk with a mentor in Caledon, or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that wouldotherwise go hungry, United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community.A donation of:· $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family.· $10 supports a child with interactive, recreational outings for one year, including healthy snacks andtransportation, to help them build their social skills and self-esteem.· $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers,peer support and mentors. This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome. Whether you send aloonie, toonie, cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto, or donate through school cashonline, your contribution will make a difference. Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt fromUnited Way Greater Toronto. To receive a receipt, you must �ll out the pledge form on the back andsend it to school with your donation by Dec. 13, 2019. If you donate through School Cash Online,attach a copy of your receipt to your completed pledge form.Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most. Together, we can help those inpoverty which wouldn’t be possible without your continued support – your local love can change lives. Stan Cameron Chair of the Board Peter JoshuaDirector of Education
#chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention WeekThe Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, November 17to 23, 2019.Bullying is a form of harassment. The World Health Organization says, “Bullying…demands theconcerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers, policy-makers and families.”(Prevention of Bullying, 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem, with relationship solutions.Each year, across the Peel board, students, staff and families engage in learning and programmingopportunities focussed on actively disrupting bullying, by creating positive and safe Climates forLearning and Working, built on a foundation of healthy relationships.This year the Peel board community will ‘#chooseACTION to STOP hate’ in their classrooms, o�ces,schools and communities, in order to make these spaces better places for everyone.Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to activelyintervene on assumptions, stereotyping, bias, discrimination and hate. We must proactively act andspeak in ways that are inclusive, accepting of others and values difference.Throughout the week, we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander byacting to stop hate: Step 1: Stop the ActionStep 2: Name itStep 3: Explain the impact/harmStep 4: Ask the person causing the harm to change their behaviorStep 5: Support the person harmed.The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions, pledges, and promises our Peelcommunity values, and ask that you take a moment to share your #chooseACTION to STOP hate”moments on social media.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13: The AcceptingSchools Act, that came into effect on Sept. 1, 2012. For more information, visitwww.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullying orwww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html.
Settlement Worker in SchoolDo you need help/assistance?· Meeting your basic needs (food, shelter and clothes)· Getting information about Canadian School System· With education and training· Enhancing your employability skills· Getting information about available Govt. And community resources· Finding a family doctor· Learning how you can assist your child in school· Learning about Healthcare System· Applying for SIN, OHIP, citizenship, OW etc.... Kanwal JassalSettlement Worker in SchoolsMulticultural, Settlement and Education Partnership (MSEP)Ph: 647-838-9121 Email: [email protected]
Marvin Heights H.E.A.L.T.H.Y Pledges Marvin Heights’ H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. PledgesDear Parents, We’re pleased to announce that Marvin Heights has signed on to the Healthy Environment PledgesProgram, in Partnership with the Region of Peel – Public Health!The H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. Pledge Program is about making the healthy choice, the easy choice in our schools.We’ve committed to making small changes that can have a BIG and lasting impact on student well-being! The pledges represent our commitment to promote physical activity to all our students and providingaccess to healthier drink and food options. Ultimately, we want to normalize healthy behaviours andpromote the formation of healthy habits that can last a lifetime. As parents, you can support making our school a healthy environment by encouraging your child to: · Drink only water or unsweetened milk at school· Enjoy healthy, nutritious snacks and fresh balanced lunches· Participate in physical activities at school· Engage in healthy fundraisers at school· Walk or bike to school
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and ResilienceWhen it comes to mental health, connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - isone of the most powerful protective factors. A positive ‘environment of relationships’ is essential forhealthy brain development, which forms the foundation for lifelong outcomes such as interpersonalskills, academic performance and mental health and well-being (1).Caring adults are key to building the skills, attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mentalhealth. Here are some tips for families to help build strong, caring relationships:
Comfort your child when they’re upset. They won’t feel alone with their big emotions and it helpsto strengthen your bond with them.Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued.Have fun together!Listen attentively to your child’s feelings, thoughts and ideas. Help to label and identify yourchild’s emotions (e.g. scared, frustrated, angry, sad). Try to see things from your child’s point ofview.Build in quality time. Spend some time together each night around the dinner table.
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling, and collaboratingwith them to help solve their own problems when they arise.Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy copingstrategies. Talk about your feelings. Make time for things you enjoy.Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment, where childrenare protected from harm.Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives, likefamily members and friends, neighbours, teachers and members of cultural and faithcommunities. Research suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adultcan make a profound difference. This also widens a child’s network of support, and makes iteasier to reach out for help when needed.
At the heart of it, we are in the business of human development. We are helping children and youthdiscover their strengths, build skills and knowledge, develop positive attitudes and habits, and �ndtheir path. We need to know our children and youth. We need to show we care. We need to inspirehope. We need to model the power of positive relationships.For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team, �nd themon Twitter @MHRTPeel.References:1. National Scienti�c Council on the Developing Child (2004). Young Children Develop in anEnvironment of Relationships: Working Paper No. 1. Retrieved fromwww.developingchild.harvard.edu.2. Ontario Ministry of Education (2010). What Works: Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience inStudents. Retrieved from www.edu.gov.on.ca.3. Search Institute (2016). The Developmental Relationships Framework. Retrieved from www.search-institute.org.
STOPR - Get up to date information by registeringDear MH Community, Good Evening! As some parents/guardians have addressed concerns around late bus arrivals, STOPRhas suggested parents sign up to receive up to date alerts via email or text messaging. Please visit theSTOPR website. STOPR Website: https://businfo.stopr.ca/StudentLogin.aspx Register your children with their OEN number (found on their report card), and you can opt for email ortext message alerts so you have up to date information if the buses are late or cancelled.
Student Absences and Late ArrivalsYour child’s safety is very important to us, for this reason please make sure to call the automatedStudent Absence Line: 1-855-209-6155 for each day that your child is going to be absent from schoolor will be coming in late. An attendance call can be made at anytime however you need to call before 9 a.m. for the currentschool day. Safe arrival calls will be made each day for students that have an unexplained absence. If a student arrives late to school, after the 9:15 a.m. entry bell, they must enter through the front doorand must report to the o�ce to sign in and receive a late slip before going to their class. Please help
your child arrive to school on time up establishing and encouraging morning routines.
