Richmond Rose Weekly Communication November 4th, 2016

S. Philp – Principal N. Bynoe

Vice-Principal R. Russo - Superintendent C. Chan - Trustee A. Lem - Council Chair

House Assembly and School Activities

Recognizing Halloween during our primary parade, as well as, Diwali at our House Assembly. Intermediates busting a move at the Halloween

Dance.

MATH BUZZ

PROCESS NUMBER ONE: PROBLEM SOLVING

VOLLEYBALL

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Families are reminded that if students are well enough to come to school then they will be participating in all aspects of the school day, including

going outside during recess, as well as, participating in physical education classes/activities.

Congratulations to Mrs. Elson Congratulations to Mrs. Elson who recently accepted a new position within our school board, as the TRT, Technology Resource Teacher, in the East. Mrs. Elson will be starting her new position next week, and will possibly return to our school in the new year. We wish Mrs. Elson all the best in her new role. Information about the new long term occasional teacher replacing her will be shared shortly.

A LOOK AT ROOM 147

The students have been inquiring about dinosaurs. They have learned new terms and facts like, paleontologist, volcanoes,

fossils, predators, herbivore and carnivores and names of dinosaurs. The students had opportunities to select and

use materials to carry out their own explorations.

Upcoming Events At Richmond Rose – SAVE THE DATES

Nov 7th – School Council Meeting

Nov 17th & Dec 1st – Triple P Workshops (see more info below)

Nov 21st – Progress Reports go home

Nov 24th – Family Interview Night (more info to come shortly)

Nov 28th & 29th – Dental Screening

Dec 2nd – Photo Retake Day (only for students who missed the original day)

Richmond Rose – TOUCHSTONE At Richmond Rose, we take responsibility for our work, words and actions.

We put in our best efforts, enjoy our successes, and learn from our mistakes.

We embrace each other's differences and care for each other's feelings.

We think before we speak and use words that are appropriate for school.

Our community is a safe community; a place where we treat people with kindness, respect and dignity.

No one is afraid at our school.

At Richmond Rose, we are free to succeed!

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.

Two Free Workshops

For Parents of Children 4 – 14 years of age

Raising Confident, Competent Children &

Raising Resilient Children

Location: Richmond Rose Public School

Date: November 17, 2016 & December 1, 2016

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Register by November 15, 2016 at: <richmond.rose.ps@sc.yrdsb.ca>

Light Refreshments and Child Care available

(Please indicate child care requirement when registering)

This presentation is a collaborative partnership with the York Region District School Board, Triple P and Family Services York Region

HOW TO ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY at SCHOOL

All welcome- an expert school panel will share information and answer your questions

Monday, November 14th at Kinark Aurora Office

PARENTS’ Support Group Does your child’s anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, learning disability, or

behaviour challenges make parenting difficult? Benefits of PCMH Support Group:

• meet other parents with children who have similar challenges • find encouragement and emotional support

• learn strategies to help your child or youth at home/school • learn how to access resources in the community

PCMH is the only provincial, family-led, non-profit organization that provides a voice for families who face the challenges of child and youth mental health issues. PCMH provides support, education, and linkage between families, communities, agencies and government. PCMH believes in the promotion of family-centred principles of care. PCMH envisions a future in which children and youth with mental illness enjoy a high quality of life in welcoming and supportive communities. For more information and resources, please visit www.pcmh.ca.