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Parkland Post
Parkland Public School
18 Coxworth Ave. Markham, ON
L3S 3B8
Phone
905-472-8536 Fax
905-472-8538
Principal Sharon Moss
Vice-Principal Susan Palmer
Secretaries
Premila Patel Jhoan Tinio
Superintendent
Erik Khitji
Trustee Juanita Nathan
Message from the Administration
The month of May will be another busy month at Parkland P.S. Thankfully our field is open once again so our students can enjoy playing on it and not just on the tarmac. Our Grade 3 and 6 teachers are now well into the EQAO preparations. The provincial reading, writing and mathematics assessment will take place between May 25 and June 5, 2015. If you have a child in either of these grades, please do not book any medical or other appointments during the instructional day for these dates. It is very important that your child participate in the complete assessment. Congratulations to our own Vicky Burton and Milton Edwards. Vicky has won the Paraprofessional of the Year Award for her work with our special needs students. Her commitment to her students will be recognized on May 21st and the Richmond Green High School. Milton is receiving the Outstanding Service Award on May 11th at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel. Milton has served this community for 17 years and he will join the 2014/15 YRDSB recipients at this year’s award ceremony. It’s great to see our staff being recognized for the fine work that we do on behalf of our students. Way to go Vicky and Milton!
Sharon Moss Susan Palmer Principal Vice Principal
Looking Forward to…. May 13 – Asian/South Asian Performances (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) 14 – Asian/South Asian Performances (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
18 – Victoria Day Holiday 25 – June 6 EQAO for grades 3 and 6 June 5 – PA Day 15 – Grade 8 Graduation 25 – Last Day of School 26 – PA Day
PARKLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL WEBSITE http://www.parkland.ps.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
EMAIL [email protected]
Asian/South Asian Heritage Month Performances We are very excited and proud to be performing for Asian/South Asian Heritage Month. We will be having performances in the evenings on Wednesday, May 13th and Thursday, May 14th. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the performances will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. We will also be having a primary performance in the morning on Wednesday, May 13th. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the performance will begin at 10:00 a.m. Hope to see you at the performances!
Photographs of Parkland Public School preparing for our Asian/South Asian Heritage Month Performances.
May’s Eco Theme
Water conservation is the focus for May. It's a good time to prompt students and staff to “Rethink” our use of water and to treat our water as an essential resource that should be used sparingly and not wasted. Every drop counts and every person can make a difference!
Kindergarten Registration Continues
We continue to register new students for the 2015/16 school year. If you have kindergarten aged children, (born in 2011) or know a neighbour who has children ready for kindergarten, please have them come to the school to register with the following documentation: proof of child’s age (birth certificate/passport), citizenship and immigration status (if applicable), and proof of residency (for child and parent). We will be having a Welcome To Kindergarten information evening in the Spring and we want to ensure that all our incoming kindergarten students are able to attend.
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Moving?
If you are planning to move prior to the beginning of September 2015, please let the office know as soon as possible. We are in the process of planning for next year and this information is extremely helpful when we make projections regarding student numbers.
School Council
We will be having our final School Council meeting for this school year on Monday, June 1st. Please consider joining us for this last meeting and attending the meetings in the new school year.
In September we will resume and will go through the election process as we do each year. It is a great source for finding out what is going on in your child’s school. Come out and get involved and help make decisions that will affect your child’s schooling.
Mrs. Sahrawat and Mrs. V’s Class planted seeds on Earth day 22nd April 2015 with Mrs. Palmer.
Kindergarten had Dentist in class on 28th April 2015. They learned all about hygiene and brushing.
What is the EQAO and why are students tested?
The EQAO is the provincial Education Equality and Accountability Office. It is an independent government body that develops and oversees reading, writing and mathematics tests that Ontario students must take in Grades 3, 6, 9, and 10. The tests give parents, teachers, principals and school boards information about how well students have learned what the province expects them to learn in reading, writing and mathematics.
What do the results mean?
The report tells you if your child’s skills are at:
Level 1 - approximately 50% to 59% or “D” Level 2 - 60% to 69% or “C” Level 3 - 70% to 79% or “B” Level 4 - 80% to 100% or “A”
Do the results count on students’ report cards?
The grades 3 and 6 tests do not count as part of a student’s mark and do not affect their progress or future opportunities in school. The grade 9 math test can count for up to 10% of the student’s math mark. However, students must pass the Grade 10 Literacy Test or Literacy course in order to graduate with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
How can I help my child prepare?
Here at Parkland P.S. we offer an after school tutoring program for our grade 3’s and 6’s to help them understand how to write the tests. As parents, the best way to help your child is to make sure he or she is rested, eats a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner and arrives at school on time.
Do ESL students write the tests?
Yes, although some ESL students may be exempt if they have recently arrived in Canada. Others may have “accommodations” such as more time to write the test, a quiet setting or having someone read instructions and questions. Our teachers and administrators consult and then advise parents if they believe the child is not ready to write the test.
Do students with special needs write the tests?
All students are encouraged to write the test but some students with special needs may be exempt. These students usually have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that outline “accommodations” or “supports” that help them succeed in school. The “accommodations” also help students write the EQAO tests. They may include more time to write, a quiet setting or having someone read instructions or questions to them. Again, our teachers and administrators consult and then advise parents if they believe the child should be exempted.
How are test results used?
Teachers and principals get a report that shows how students performed in reading, writing and mathematics. If many students did poorly on a particular skill, then teachers try to find better teaching strategies or resources to help students be more successful. If students in many schools have similar difficulties, then school boards know that all schools need to improve their teaching strategies or find better resources. Parents receive test results in the fall. Results are sent to the school where the students wrote the test, and the school forwards them to any students who have left the school.
How can I get more information?
The EQAO website at www.eqao.com has answers to frequently asked questions, sample tests, and test results.
Simplified Chinese
约克区教育局的暑期学院是一个提供学术,休闲娱乐和体育活动的课程,它是本着安大略省幼儿园
到 8 年级的儿童和青年课程所特意连接开设的。
从 2015 年 7 月 6 日至 2015 年 8 月 14 日,地区內 12 所小学每周都提供课程。
课程计划和注册信息均可在约克区教育局网站
http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/summer/si/Pages/Summer-Institute-Registration.aspx 查看。
如需要更多資料可电邮到 [email protected] 或致电 905-884-2046 暑期学院办公室分机 240
查询。
Tamil
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YRDSB
http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/summer/si/Pages/Summer-Institute-Registration.aspx
: [email protected] 905-884-2046 ext 240
The York Region District School Board Summer Institute is a program that offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum for children and youth entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Weekly Sessions July 6, 2015 to August 14, 2015
Programs are offered at locations in Richmond Hill, Markham, Stouffville, Newmarket, Woodbridge, Vaughan and Georgina from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm with extended YMCA before and aftercare programs
available at all locations YMCA Before and Aftercare Registration
Aldergrove S.I. 150 Aldergrove Drive, Unionville
Armadale S.I. 11 Coppard Ave., Markham
Crosby Heights S.I. 190 Neal Drive, Richmond Hill
Discovery S.I. 120 Discovery Trail, Maple
Lakeside S.I. 213 Shorecrest Road, Keswick
Lake Wilcox S.I. 80 Wildwood Ave., Richmond Hill
Maple Leaf S.I. (formally Prince Charles P.S.) 155 Longford Dr., Newmarket
Milliken Mills S.I. 289 Risebrough Circuit, Unionville
Oscar Peterson S.I. 850 Hoover Park Drive, Stouffville
Sixteenth Avenue S.I. 400 Sixteenth Avenue, Richmond Hill
Unionville Meadows S.I. 355 South Unionville Ave., Markham
Woodbridge S.I. 60 Burwick Avenue, Woodbridge
For additional information please email [email protected] or call 905-884-2046 ext. 241.
Coming to Parkland PS This presentation is brought to the Forest Run School Community in partnership with the Ontario Early Years Centre and Forest Run P.S.
Small changes. Big differences.
All Parents want to do their best when parenting their children. Triple P stands for ‘Positive Parenting Program’. It is a system that emphasizes the development of positive attitudes, skills and behaviour. This helps prevent problems arising and fosters family relationships that encourage children to realize their full potential so they will do well at home, at school and in the community.
Free Parent /Guardian Workshops (Please register early as space is limited to 16 adults)
Location: Parkland Public School 18 Coxworth Avenue, Markham, ON
Date: Every Wednesday from April 22 to June 10, 2015
Time: 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Translations provided in: Tamil, Hindi and Cantonese and Mandarin
Light Refreshments and Child Care available
If you have any questions please call: Parkland PS – (905) 472-8536
or Yasmin Mawani – 905 940 7800 ext122
Inclusive School and Community Services (YRDSB)
REGISTRATION FORM: PLEASE RETURN TO PARKLAND P.S.
Name: _________________________________ Phone number: ____________ Number of adults: ______________________ Translator needed: _____________________ Language: ______________ Child Care needed: ________________ Number of Children: ____________
Triple P Parenting
REGISTER
TODAY!
Mondays: WIT
Wednesdays: VIBE
VIBE Program
To s t rengthen the soc ia l and emot iona l we l l -b e ing o f youth on the move through therapeut i c express ion a s a way to c ons t ruc t i ve l y
address i s sues and c onc erns in the i r l i ve s , ne ighbourhoo ds and soc ie ty .
Media& Music
Interactive Whatever It
Takes (WIT)
Girls Group
VIBE
Boys Group
7 to 8 week
programs
INTERACTIVE
GRO
UP
WO
RK
SEE YOU
THERE!
All About What Matters to You
AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAM AT
PARKLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 416-264-0823 ext.233 or
EMAIL: [email protected]