WE ARE BUILDING IT TOGETHER MAY, 2016

LORENVILLE LYNX NEWSLETTER

IMPORTANT EVENTS: Wednesdays in May at 11:00 – Pizza Fridays in May at 11:00 – Milk and Cookie

May 2nd , 3rd , and 4th – Dental Screening for students in K, 2, 4, 6, and 8

May 2nd and 4th – Peel Traffic Study

May 2nd - at 6:30 pm - School Council Meeting

May 2nd – Peel Waste Management Workshop

May 3rd – Boys Ball Hockey Tournament

May 6th – Girls Cricket Tournament

May 9th – Grade 2 Journey Through the Amazon Presentation

May 12th – Boys Cricket Tournament

May 12th – Co-ed Dodgeball Tournament

May 13th – PD Day – NO SCHOOL

May 17th – Cross Country Tournament

May 23rd – Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL

May 25th – at 6:30 pm - Welcome to Kindergarten evening

May 26th - at 9:00 am - L’il Lynx Library Time

May 27th – 1:40 pm - Kindergarten Concert

May 31st – K Trip to Springridge Farm

Region of Peel Traffic Study

Lorenville has been selected by the Board to participate in a Traffic Study being done by the region of Peel. This is an extensive project involving many schools in PDSB. On May 2nd and 4th, traffic counters will be around our school looking at the traffic patterns in our area.

The traffic counters will be stationed at different areas around the school/ neighbourhood during entry and dismissal times for about 40 minutes. They will be counting all kinds of traffic including walking, cycling, and vehicles.

You will be able to recognize the traffic counters because they will be wearing a burgundy vest. Please do not be alarmed if the counters seem to be watchingyou; they are there just to do thecounting for the study.

ATTENDANCE LINE

905-453-7091 press 1 to leave your child’s name, teacher, and reason for absence.

Health and Physical Education

A letter was sent home to all families during the week of April 18th explaining that Lorenville will be teaching the Healthy Living Strand of the Curriculum between May 16th and May 27th. These letters are specific to your child(ren)’s grade level and indicate what areas will be covered in the unit. If you did not receive a letter, please contact your child’s teacher or our Phys. Ed. Teachers, Mr. Gibson, Mrs. Wojtas, or Mr. Larsen, to receive your copy.

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Grade 7 and 8 Summer Programs

Each year, Peel Board runs summer school programs for student. These programs, Camp I Can and SCORE, are for students in Grades 7 and 8 who may need extra support to continue to be successful in school.

Specific requirements for students must be met to be eligible to participate in these programs. Lorenville staff will review student progress and then, based on the eligibility requirements, choose those who may benefit from these programs. The registration packages will be sent home between May 9th and 27th.

If you child receives a registration package, please read it over carefully and consider if you would like him/her to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kunica for further discussion.

FREE ProgramsLorenville Public School - In RV in parking lot

Every Monday starting May 2016

Come Learn with Us9:00 – 10:00 am & 10:15-11:15 am

For parents/caregivers and their children 0-6 years• Activities to support literacy, language and math

skills• Songs and stories• Networking with other parents and caregivers

Baby and Me12:00 – 1:00 pm

For parents/caregivers and their children 0 - 18 mos. Connect with other parents/caregivers and their

infants for play, songs Share information and resources

Call 416-523-4739 to register.All participants must wear socks.

FOREST OF READING PROGRAMS – THE VOTES ARE IN!

April was voting month for students who participated in the various Forest of Reading Programs.

Students in Grades 1 and 2 participated in the Blue Spruce Program and chose “If Kids Ruled the World” as their favourite. Students in Grades 3 and 4 participated in the Silver Birch Express Program and chose “End of the Line” followed closely by “Tank and Fizz” and “Melvis and Elvis” as their favourites. Students in Grades 5 and 6 who joined the Silver Birch Club chose “Masterminds” followed very closely by “The Swallow” and “Rain Shadow” as their top choices. Finally students in Grades 7 and 8 who joined the Red Maple Club selected “Cat on the Wall” as their favourite.

We look forward to finding out which books won the provincial title, which will be announced at the end of May.

Thank you!A huge thank you to our Lorenville Community for your generous donations at to the Terry Fox Foundation in exchange for tickets to Lorenville’s Got Talent. Together we raised over $1200 towards Cancer Research! Not only were we entertained for the evening, but we also contributed to a great cause.

Another big thank you to India’s Taste Restaurant (on Ray Lawson Blvd.) who donated over 200 delicious samosas that were sold on the night of the performance. Our Lorenville community truly is “Building It Together!”

Lorenville Public School10 Lorenville Drive

Brampton, ON L6X2Z9Phone: 905-453-7091

Fax: 905-453-4516We 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. AndersonVice Principal: Mrs. Ferrill

Office Manager: Mrs. Antonacci

Superintendent: Dr. Gale Solomon-Henry

Trustee: Mr. David Green

LEGO NEEDED!!!!If you have any extra Lego pieces around your house, the Library would love to take them off of your hands for our a new Lego Club. We need lots of Lego to help get this club started, so any donations are greatly appreciated and will be put to good use!

Celebrating Faith and CultureMay 2016

DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

May Yansa'altt Aboriginal Spirituality

May 1 (J) Easter or Pascha Christianity

May 1 Beltane Wicca

May 1 12th Day of Ridvan Bahá'í

May 2 (J) Easter Monday Christianity

Eve of May 3 to 4 Isra and Mi’raj Islam

Sunset of May 4 to 5 Yom HaShoah Judaism

May 5 Ascension in Christianity Christianity

May 9 Akshaya-tritiya Jainsim

May 14 Sakyamuni Buddha’s Birthday Buddhism

May 15 Pentecost Christianity

May 16 the month of 'Azamat Bahá'í

May 21 Wesak Day/Buddha Day Buddhism

May 21 Nisfu Sha’ban Islam

Eve of May 22 to 23 Declaration of the Báb Bahá'í

May 23 Victoria Day Canada

May 24 Zarathosht-no-Diso Zoroastrianism

May 28 Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh Bahá'í

Lorenville puts the spotlight on Asian Heritage

In December 2001, the Senate adopted a motion proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month.

Throughout May, students, staff and parents from across Peel will participate in a number of activities that promote the understanding of the many contributions made by Asian Canadians.

Here is a list of Asian Heritage Month events happening at Lorenville:Special Announcements and Morning Music Throughout the month of MaySpecial Food Days:Fortune CookiesSamosasBanana ChipsSpring Rolls

May 3rd

May 10th

May 17th

May 24th

Origami and Dragon Art activities To Be DecidedBulletin board displays and decorations Throughout the month of MayAsian Heritage Carnival May 20th

Asian Heritage Dress Fridays May 6th

May 13th

May 20th

May 27th

Peel schools honour police officers during Police Appreciation Week

The Peel District School Board will pay tribute to police officers by holding Police Appreciation Week from May 15 to 21, 2016. Peel students and staff will show their appreciation for the tremendous job being done by police to protect schools, homes and communities. Police Appreciation Week coincides with National Police Week. National Police Week pays tribute to the work of police officers across Canada.

"The Peel board appreciates the dedication and commitment of police officers who work to keep our schools and communities safe," says Janet McDougald, Peel board chair. "Police Appreciation Week is our way of thanking officers who dedicate themselves to protecting our community. It's also a way to give these officers the special recognition they deserve."

During this week, students, staff and parents in schools throughout Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga will honour the work of police officers and thank them for enhancing public safety and security.

May 1 to 7 is Emergency Preparedness Week

What is Emergency Preparedness Week?

The first full week of May of each year is Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week. This year, we will celebrate EP week May 1 to May 7. EP Week is a nation-wide initiative to increase awareness about individual and family preparedness, emphasizing how the public can reduce the risks and consequences of an emergency by being better prepared. During this week, we promote, educate and bring about awareness concerning emergency management planning and personal preparedness.

What is the purpose?

The purpose of EP Week is to educate students, parents and the community about the importance of being prepared in the case of an emergency.

The safety of our students is our top priorityThroughout the school year, incidents in our school communities happen. Our staff take precautions to emphasize street-proofing skills with your child. However, we feel that it is important that you take an opportunity to review safety procedures with your child. Peel Police have provided the following safety guidelines if your child encounters a stranger: Tell your children to never go anywhere with a stranger, not to talk to strangers and never take

anything from them. You also have to teach them what a "safe stranger" is in case they need help. A safe stranger includes a police officer, a cashier, a fire fighter, etc.

Remind your child to never walk alone—always walk with a group. Develop a "what if" game for the kids to get them thinking of how they would respond if they felt

threatened or afraid. Know who your children play with and where they go. This includes keeping a list of their friend's

addresses and phone numbers. Remind your children not to take short cuts through parks, ravines, or other secluded areas. Your child's body is private. Tell your child that no one may touch the area their bathing suit covers.

If someone does or tries to touch them, they should advise you immediately. Teach your children to talk to you immediately when someone does anything that makes them feel

strange or uncomfortable. Listen when your children are trying to tell you about something that bothers them and provide them with support and understanding.

Tips for riding the bus: Take a seat as quickly as possible, put belongings under the seat and stay seated. Never stick anything out of the window, including part of your body. Refrain from eating on the bus. If a choking incident occurs, the driver may not be able to help

immediately. Wait until the school bus stops before standing up to exit the vehicle. Tips for exiting the bus: When getting off the bus, take two large steps away from bus. If you have to walk in front of the bus,

do so at least three metres (10 giant steps) away from the bus. The driver must be able to see students exiting the bus and will give a signal when it is safe to cross.

If more than one student is crossing in front of the bus at the same time, they should cross in single file.

Children must never reach for something that is under the bus without the driver’s permission. Let the driver know that something is under the bus or wait until the bus moves out of the way.

Tips for walking to school: Help your child establish a safe, direct route to school. Avoid potential safety hazards such as train

tracks, busy intersections, and reinforce what safety precautions to follow. Stay on sidewalks whenever possible. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road and

walk facing traffic. Cross streets at intersections and at crosswalks and learn to look to the left, the right, and the left

again before proceeding. Wait until traffic comes to a stop before crossing. Make sure drivers see you before you cross. Don't

assume the driver will stop for you.

On the road again: How to keep your cyclist safeHere are some tips you can review with your child to ensure bike season gets off to a great start:

The right fit children should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard the helmet should fit—if it's too loose, it could fall off, if it's too tight, it's uncomfortable

Get noticed a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and reflector older riders should have a light and/or reflectors

Follow the rules no riding on busy streets no riding at night stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways before entering the street running the stop sign turning without warning cycling in the dark following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the

second cyclist doesn't

Keep your child safe around train tracks

Trains are often closer and are moving faster than most motorists and pedestrians perceive. That's why all members of a family should be are aware of the importance of rail safety.

Safety steps for children Playing on railway tracks and bridges is dangerous. Find safe, supervised and open areas

(e.g., neighbourhood parks) in which to have fun. The only way to safely cross a rail track is to use designated railway crossings. If you must cross railway tracks, for example on your way to and from school, stop, look

and listen before crossing. It is against the law to trespass on railway property.

Safety steps for adults Be prepared to stop at a highway/ railway crossing. Listen for warning bells and whistles of an approaching train. Turn off, or turn down

distracting fans, heaters, music/radios. Obey the signals. Never attempt to drive under a gate as it is closing or around a closed

gate. If the gate begins to close while you’re underneath, keep moving ahead until you clear the crossing.

If a police officer or a member of the train crew is directing traffic at the crossing, obey their directions.

If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, get out quickly and away from the vehicle and tracks. Move in the direction that the train is approaching from to avoid being hit by debris. Your vehicle will be swept forward by the momentum of the train.

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.

Classes are ongoing - Register anytime.

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

Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL