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Pizza and Pyjama Day!
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Important Dates
Mon., Dec., 8 – Day 2
Tues., Dec., 9 – Day 3
Wed., Dec., 10 – Day 4
Thurs., Dec., 11– Day 5
Fri., Dec., 12 – Day 1
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December 4
Movie Night and
Parent Workshop
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December 5
PA Day
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December 12
Pizza Day
Pyjama Day
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December 15 - 17
Candy Grams
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December 22 - January 2
Christmas Break
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January 23
PA Day
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January 27
School Council Meeting
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January 30
Pizza Lunch
Principal’s Message
Friday, December 5 is PA Day. Yorkview will be closed
to students on this day.
Tonight is a very special night at Yorkview! We are
hosting two special events organized by our most
incredible School Council. The first is a workshop for
parents titled “Homework Strategies to Help Students
Focus” and second is the movie “Despicable Me 2” for the
children. Please see Pages 4 and 5 of this newsletter for
more information.
Friday is Pyjama Day! Staff and students are welcome to
enjoy Pizza Day while in their favourite pyjamas. If
possible, we ask everyone to donate a dollar on this day to
support “Autism Speaks”.
We are excited to share that Candy Grams will be sold
between December 15 – 17. The theme is “Treat an old
friend, make a new friend”. Please see page 7 of the
newsletter for more information.
Yorkview is teaming up with “Loveable Lables” to
personalize school belongings. Please feel free to visit the
website www.YorkviewPS.lovablelabels.ca for ideas. 20%
of purchase orders will go towards our new playground.
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We were expecting on Monday December 1, to start sending an automated message to
parents/guardians after 9:30 a.m. and after 1:30 p.m. for students that are marked absent on
the attendance. When this happens, and we expect to start January 8, 2015, please note the
prompts on the message and follow them carefully. We still encourage everyone to call the
Safe Arrival Line at 416-395-4329 “Option 1” for known absences and lates. This line is
available 24 hours.
Eco News at Yorkview
With the successful installation of our first outdoor classroom, Yorkview is going green once
again! This time we are planning an outdoor kindergarten classroom that is based on the
inquiry/play based learning model and we are asking for your help. We are looking for some
items to be donated to our new classroom. Items include: a plastic outdoor playhouse, pots
and pans, and pieces of wood of various shape/size and that are sliver-free (edges are sanded).
We are also looking for what are known as “tree cookies” (i.e., an old tree/log that has been
cut into silver dollar shapes). This requires that you are able to use the appropriate tools.
There are two types:
Fixed tree cookies generally have a larger diameter and can afford sitting, jumping, and
balancing. Tree cookies that are fixed in the ground linearly create a path. The tree cookies
should be a minimum of 4 inches thick. Any rough edges on the top side of the tree cookies
should be sanded.
Loose tree cookies have a variety of potential affordances, including dramatic play, stacking,
sorting and hauling. Loose tree cookies can be 1" - 6" thick and have a diameter of 3" - 12".
A radial arm saw or band saw can be used to cut smaller diameter tree cookies. Both cut sides
of loose tree cookies should be sanded smooth.
We are also looking for logs as seen below to enhance the sitting area. See pictures below:
If anyone has an old tree that is designated for pruning/replacing, this would make for an
ideal tree to be cut into “cookies” or used as a log bench.
We are excited to begin this project in the spring. If you have any of the above materials to
donate, please contact David Feldman at [email protected]
Thank you for your continued support in all of our Eco related projects!
School Council News
TONIGHT!! Thursday December 4
Two Events on the Same Night = Fun for Everyone!!
First Movie Night of the Year! Movie: Despicable Me 2!! Tickets for students: $5 (Parents are free). Sales
of Tickets, Treats and Pizza starts at 6:00pm and Movie starts at 7:00pm SHARP. Bring your reusable water
bottle and get a free treat!!
Free Workshop for Parents: “Homework Strategies to Help Students Focus”
Provided by Parent Education Network
This workshop will help you to:
Create a learning environment and support classroom learning at home
Understand the stages of learning, learning styles and the differences among children
Learn activities done at home to enhance skill development
Know value of brain storming and how to do it to assist students with school projects
Understand sensory processing and sensitivities for students who have difficulty focusing
Refreshments will be available, and babysitting will be provided in the daycare. Babysitting can be
provided if you wish for your child to attend the Movie Night (student movie admission fee of $5 still
applies). Just ask a volunteer (with a name badge) when you arrive!
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Volunteers Needed TONIGHT!! If you can help out at the Movie Night, please arrive at 5:30 to help
with setup or 6:00 to help with sales. Let’s make it a GREAT night for everyone!
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Results of School Council Election for Chair/Co-Chair(s)
An election to fill the position of chair/co-chair was held at the School Council meeting on 26 November.
As there were no nominations put forward, several parents agreed to share the tasks of the Chair. Parents
willing to “Chair by Committee” are: Neil Brewster, Emma Finch, Lisa Hirsh-Wax, Leanne Grammenz,
Nicole Mankinen, Fatema Valji, and Lianne Vuksic. Please still continue to email the School Council at
[email protected]. Thank you to all parents for their continued support of the
School Council!
Want to Connect with the Community?
Sign up to the School Council's shutterfly site! All members of the Yorkview School Community are welcome
to join and take part in discussions about school-related activities, make suggestions, share your own favourite
parent resources, and more! Email your name/child's class to [email protected] to sign up
or go to https://yorkviewschoolcouncil.shutterfly.com
