PAPE EXPRESS

Principal’s Message

During the month of February we celebrated the Lunar New Year. The primary students met with Bernice Hume to experience an interesting story as well as make dragon puppets. Our junior students met with Wenyun Hua to learn how to design beautiful Chinese painting using specific techniques. You will have an opportunity to see the work at our art show later this spring. We were most fortunate to have professional lion dance presentation in the gym. What made this lion dance memorable was the fact it was the first time this lion had performed and as the principal I was asked to paint some red on its eyes to wish him luck.

Thanks to the many families who were able to attend our International Feast. The food was really delicious and we had lots to share. The dessert table continues to be one of our

favourites. We were very proud of our student presenters. We had a nice blend of various talents from piano playing to the “cup singing girls”. A sincere thanks to Irene Turjansky and Vanessa Dennis for their leadership in planning, as well as the many parents who helped to set up and take down for this event. It is a lot of work and we greatly appreciate your commitment to this annual event. As always thanks to Gary McPhee for helping with the tables and chairs.

Our grade threes and fours have begun their chess lessons in class. We look forward to hearing about their learning over the next while. Karate is going strong and we are proud of our students for their discipline in following all of the rules and expectations for this club.

We had the opportunity to showcase our school to 30 delegates from China. These visitors were principals from elementary schools from both rural and urban parts of China. They were most impressed with the work they saw our students performing and they greatly appreciated speaking with some students in their first language. See the photo on our website, http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/papeavenue/Newsletters.aspx

The dental clinic was successful in supporting those students who need to follow up possible decay or cleaning in the next short while. The team commented on how polite and respectful our students are, which is most delightful to hear.

You have probably noticed our front door is locked now with a door bell attached. This is in keeping with our local schools. If you are a PCH parent we appreciate you using the side door to alleviate some of the doorbell requests for Rose Marie.

March 2013

PAPE AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL / http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/papeavenue

THE CATHY DANDY REPORT

1. THE NEXT PARENT WORKSHOP Turning Point Youth Services are offering a parent workshop series next month on "youth and drugs". Please see the attached flyer. 2. SPLASH SWIM SCHOOLPlease see the attached flyer for information about Splash Swim School's Spring programming.

3. PUPPET SHOWCheck out the Spring puppet shows at Pape Library, May 7 – June 7

4. WARD COUNCIL MEETINGApril 3rd at 7pm. Trustee Cathy Dandy and Superintendent Mike Gallagher will be in attendance for the Ward council meeting, as well as Greenwood Principal Kim McLaren. We hope you will join us for discussion and updates on what is going on in education in the Toronto-Danforth community and city-wide at the Board. Childcare will be available - would you kindly let me know if you will needing it.

YOUR COMMUNITY

STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

Regular student attendance and punctuality are important in order for students to be successful at school. The Education Act states that it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure that their children attend school regularly. A student's academic progress depends on regular attendance.

TDSB elementary schools practice the Safe Arrival Program that requires schools to perform a school-home attendance check. Notify the school when your child will be absent. Students are expected to fully participate in learning opportunities and complete all homework assignments and tests when they are absent so make sure your child is getting homework assignments when they are absent.

You can help ensure that your child is in school and on time for classes by:

- being involved in your child's education; - knowing the school's schedule;- communicating regularly with classroom

teachers (use your child's planner to send notes to the teacher);

- calling the school if your child is going to be absent;

- writing a note if your child is late due to an appointment;

- ensuring that your child gets a good night's sleep so that they have the energy they need for the next day.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

International Languages Elementary

Open to all students from SK-Grade 8, International Languages Elementary summer programs combine

language learning with engaging cultural activities like games, songs, dance, storytelling and crafts.

This year we are offering half-day programs in many languages and two full-day Mandarin camps. Registration is open!

For program and registration information visit www.ileprograms.ca.

Summer Music Camps Enrich your child’s summer vacation with music camp. Through three unique programs Summer Sounds, DownTown Strings and Toronto Summer Music Camps the TDSB offers band, strings and orchestral experiences for students from grades 3-9. Registration is now open!

For more information and to register visit www.tdsbsummercamps.ca.

Last Week to Register for Spring Learn4Life ClassesDid you know that the TDSB offers courses for adults? Through our Learn4Life program, we run more than 500 classes at locations across the city. Add new moves to your repertoire with our dance classes. Re-wire your home, maintain a motorcycle or design a website. Pick up the guitar for campfire sing-a-longs. Learn a new language. Sculpt, paint, carve or stitch a work of art.

Join our spring session today! Register at www.learn4life.ca. Classes begin the week of April 2, 2013.

TDSB Continuing Education is your partner in lifelong learning.Add new moves to your repertoire with our dance classes. Re-wire your home, maintain a motorcycle or design a website. Pick up the guitar for campfire sing-a-longs. Learn a new language. Sculpt, paint, carve or stitch a work of art. Join our spring session today! Register at www.learn4life.ca .

Classes begin the week of April 2, 2013.

TDSB Continuing Education is your partner in lifelong learning.

SAFE AND CARING SCHOOLS

MUSIC AND DANCE

Our grade ones and twos have been working with the ORFF teacher and will be presenting their learning as part of the primary spring concert.

This week our grade threes will be working with the dance instructor and will also present at the primary spring concert.

Date: April 5 Where: Gym Time: 10:30 Classes presenting: Rooms 3/7/10/15/18/26

April 5 Primary Concert grades 1-3

Daytime only 10: 30 start

April 17 Welcome Wednesday for Kindergarten parents

April 25 Parent council meeting 6:30-7:30

Public Health Nurse presentation

Kids have stress too!

May 9 Art show 6:30-7:30 in the gym

Calendar of Events

ONGOING EXTRA CURRICULAR FROM LAST TERM

Mondays Ukulele Tuesdays Karate club. Silver Birch Club grade 4-6 Wednesdays Raising Readers grade 1-2

NEW CLUBS

Mondays Graduation club grade 6 Mondays Games club grades 1-2Wednesdays Gaga Gaga club grades 3-4Fridays Pals club grades 5-6

TRIBES ASSEMBLY

On Friday March 8th we held our Tribes assembly. Several classes presented their learning related to African heritage month along with the character trait of fairness. The presentations were most impressive and many parents commented on the brilliance of the performers.

Pape Avenue PS220 Langley Ave., Toronto, ONMary E. PatrickMain Office: 416 393-9470

Mike Gallagher, School SuperintendentCathy Dandy, TrusteeEmail: PapeAve@tdsb.on.caSchool Website: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/papeavenue Toronto District School Board Website: http://www.tdsb.on.ca

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PAPE PANTHERS

PROGRESSING ONE

POUNCE AT A TIME

95 Wellesley Street East Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2X9

Parent Workshop Series:

Myth-busting Youth and Drugs: Get the Facts

Presented by: Lori Kufner TRIP! Project

coordinator

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 6:00- 7:30 p.m.

This workshop aims to educate and inform parents about how to support and talk to their children about drugs. This will be a discussion on the facts and myths around drug use incorporating drug policy, stigma, harm reduction and resilience-based communication. We encourage open conversation and questions and will have resources and referrals available at the workshop. We aim to create a safe and inclusive space to discuss these delicate issues in a constructive manner. See you there! To reserve a spot or for more information, please contact Intake at 416-925-9250 x 224. All parent workshops are free of charge and held at Turning Point Youth Services, 95 Wellesley St. East (5 minutes East of Wellesley Station).

 

25 Arona Rd, Woodbridge, ON. L4L 7L2 ~ info@splashswimschool.ca ~ 416‐357‐0728 

Spring Sessions  

Friday March 22nd to Friday, June 7th 2013 **NO CLASS ON Friday, March 29th 2013 (Easter) & Friday, May 17th 2013 (Victoria Day) ** 

5:00‐6:00pm/6:00‐7:00pm 

Pre‐School &Swim Kids Programs (3 years and up) ‐ $380.00 (10‐1 hour lessons) 

Programs based on 3:1 student to teacher ratio 

Or 

Sunday March 17th to Sunday, June 2nd 2013 **NO CLASS ON Sunday, March 31st 2013 (Easter) & Sunday, May 19th 2013 (Victoria Day) ** 

10:00‐11:00am/11:00‐12:00pm/12:00‐1:00pm/1:00‐2:00pm 

Pre‐School &Swim Kids Programs (3 years and up) ‐ $380.00 

(10‐1 hour lessons) Programs based on 3:1 student to teacher ratio 

 

For more information on:  

Advanced Certification Courses 

 Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid ‐ $340.00   

Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid ‐ $310.00 Sunday’s 2:00 – 4:00pm 

 

 Adult Lessons or Private Lessons Available  

Please contact us for more information.  

Call: 416‐357‐0728 or Email: info@splashswimschool.ca  

C’mon Make A Splash 

SPRING PUPPET SHOWS @

PAPE DANFORTH LIBRARY FOR: Grades K- 2

WHEN: May 7- June 7

ALEXANDER AND THE WIND UP MOUSE Everyone loves Willy the wind-up mouse, while Alexander a real

mouse is chased away with brooms and mousetraps. Can the magic lizard help?

Based on the book by Leo Lionni

Program time is aprox 30 minutes

We will also introduce the public library’s Summer Reading Club theme prior to the show.

There is a choice of a 9:30 am or 10:00 am start for morning shows.

And a 1:30pm or 2pm start for afternoons Please note :

There are no Monday dates Fridays -- afternoons only

Wednesdays and Thursdays are available only from May 22 on

We can seat aprox 60 children per performance. Depending on class size, up to 3 classes can book for the same performance time

TO BOOK Please contact Stefanie or Marion

416-393-7728 Pape Danforth Library 701 Pape Ave