85 Burnt Elm Drive, Brampton On, L7A 1T8 Phone 905-495-9368 Fax 905-495-9371

Principal—Mrs. W. Vokey Vice-Principal-Mrs. G. Gill

Office Manager-Mrs. S. Corbett Superintendent-Mr. Mark Haarmann Trustee-Mrs. S. Nurse

November 2014 EDITION

The Burnt Elm Banner

A Message from the Principal

During the month of October, we celebrated the character trait

theme—‖Honest‖. At our character trait assembly, our grade

one students led us in song and rhyme about honesty as well as

highlighted various celebrations from October. Thank you to

the grade one students, teachers and Mrs. Huffman for their

leadership at this assembly.

Thank you to the Burnt Elm community for your generous con-

tributions to the Terry Fox Foundation and United Way of Peel.

We raised $2845.00 for the Terry Fox Foundation and $200. 60

for United Way. The foundations will very much appreciate

this support from our community.

Progress Reports for our Grade 1-5 students went home on No-

vember 7th. We look forward to discussing your children‘s pro-

gress with you on November 13th and 14th.

Parent Council is planning a number of events this year. The

council‘s next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November

12 at 6:30 pm. Please feel welcome to join the meeting. The

council‘s movie night featuring The Lego Movie will be held

on November 27th at 6:30. Doors open at 6:00. All families

are welcome!

Please know the school board has recently secured the permit

for the Kindergarten extension. Construction is beginning.

Safety of students and staff is always the top priority. Please

feel welcome to contact Mrs. Vokey or Mrs. Gill with any ques-

tions.

Tips on Math

Identify numbers in everyday

life.

Look for patterns in nature.

Use estimation in the grocery store.

Use math stories, picture books and puzzles.

Make connections with mathematics and life.

Find an answer to a problem in more than one

way.

Remember –everyone can learn math!

Inserts:

Celebrating Faith and Culture

School Mental Health Survey

Peel Board Students Have Choice

Choose Action

Is Extended French Right for My Child

Is French Immersion Right for My Child

Follow Us on Social Media

Need Help in Math

Help your child prepare for Tests

2014-15 FI Process

Welcome to the home of Benny

the Bengal!

School Success

On the October 10th professional development day, we continued

our work in exploring best practice math strategies. For gr. 1-5, we

explored higher level thinking problem solving tasks and for kin-

dergarten explored how math is embedded in student learning

throughout the kindergarten students‘ day. Currently, as a school,

we are identifying at each grade level targeted math challenges to

be addressed through our collaborative inquiry work.

What's Happening At Burnt Elm? Safety Tips for Walking To School

Help your child establish a safe, direct route to school. Avoid

potential safety hazards such as train tracks, busy intersec-

tions, and reinforce what safety precautions to follow.

Use sidewalks.

Cross streets at intersections and at crosswalks and learn to

look to the left, the right, and the left again before proceed-

ing.

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.

All visitors are to please report to the office when they

enter the school during the school day. If you have an ap-

pointment with the teacher, you will be asked to proceed

after you have signed the visitor book. Please know your

child’s teacher’s name and class, this will help the office staff in as-

sisting you with your needs in a prompt manner.

Please send your child with his/her lunch each day. If you are delivering a

lunch, please label it with your child’s name and teacher’s name and drop it

off on the table outside of the office. Please tell your child it will be

there, so the office staff does not have to interrupt the class during

instructional time. Nutrition breaks are 10:40-11:20 and 12:40-1:20.

If you know your child is going to be absent from school, please call the

school (905-495-9368) and mention your child’s name, reason and his/her

teacher’s name. The answering machine is available for parents to leave a

message when the office is closed.

If your child is ill, we ask you to please keep him/her at home until he/she

feels better. We do not have the facilities, nor staff to care for your

child during the day. If a student is well enough to come to school, please

know he/she will not be kept inside for nutri-break.

Pizza Days — Please note that any week that has a PD Day or holiday on

a Friday that pizza day will be on Thursday. Money for all pizza

orders is due no later than Wednesday by 8:30.

Remembrance Day—November 11th

On November 11th, the staff and students of Burnt Elm

will observe Remembrance Day by holding assemblies led

by our grade 5 students. Students and staff will take

this opportunity to remember and acknowledge the con-

tributions made by our Canadian soldiers. A donation of 25¢ for the

poppy students wear to the assembly is appreciated.

Our Burnt Elm students who received certificates for their “Honesty” behavior demonstrated during the

month of October are:

K– Harman, Manreet, Jonathan, Eden, Owen, Shereene, Ryanna, Oviyaat, Rameen, Abigail, Areebah, Aadit

Jeremiah, Keyanna, Dhiren, Gurleen, Harnoor, Dorian

Gr.1– Athvika, Aansh, Ava R, Jasiah, Rithusan, Alana, Ryan, Mahek

Gr. 2- Aleksander, Kareem, Nethmi, Mehak, Rameen, Paljeet, Ali, Rickelle, Aaron, Natasha

Gr. 3– Sukhharan, Oneil, Yasmeen M., Trevor D., Sahil, Naveah, Mahek, Nelavan, Karan, Aveena

Gr. 4– Mehak, Tariq, Pavit, Aryan, Partap, Bella, Anthony, Arshia, Dontae,

Gr. 5– Harman, Emma, Dylan, Shilah, Jasleen, Luckshana, Eshan, Nathalya, Kisho

School Council

We had our second School Council meeting on October 15th . We would like to

re-introduce the executive members to the Burnt Elm community:

Lisa Dhillon– Chair, Ryia Talanow—Co-chair, Deb Cullen– Co-chair, Raina

Kalia—Secretary, Shraddha Tilva—Treasurer, Marilyn Braun—Community

Liaison, Tim Boudreau—Assistant Community Liaison, Manjit Panwar—

Assistant Executive Member, Deborah Branco—Assistant Executive Member,

Rupinder Kaur—Assistant Executive Member, Amanpreet Singh Nagpal—

Assistant Executive Member

The next School Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12

2014. Please come to the Burnt Elm staff room for 6:30-7:30 p.m. We hope that

you can come and participate. The following are the meeting dates for this

year. If these dates change for any reason, we will keep you informed.

Nov. 12, Jan. 21st, Feb. 18th, April 22nd, May 13th

Drive Cautiously around School Zone

If you are dropping your child off in the morning please obey all the rules of the Kiss N Ride lane. Children are required to always exit from

the side facing the curb and never from the side facing the lane for traffic. Please do not park your vehicles in the Kiss N Ride lane. This

slows down the traffic flow. Remember these rules are to ensure the safety of our students. Parents are requested to use the Kiss N Ride in

the morning and reminded to drive slowly as you exit the school. Students need to be dropped off before 8:20.

Thank you for your continued support.

Character Trait Theme: Inclusive

Welcome and engage others.

Treat everyone with respect and value.

Reach out to others in a fair and equitable manner.

Respect differences.

Our Inclusive character trait assemblies are

scheduled for Nov. 28th at 9:40 a.m. and 1:40 pm in the blue

gym. All are welcome to attend.

Holiday Celebrations

There are many different holiday celebrations all over the world.

Every culture has its own special traditions and celebrations.

Please enjoy the short passages written by some of our English Language Learner (ELL) students to share their

favourite holiday celebration!

My Holiday Celebration

Written by Arshveer in Ms. Folorunsho’s ESL Group

My name is Arshveer and my family and I celebrate

Diwali and Holi every year. For Diwali, we go to the

Gurdwara and put candles on the floor. At night, we

watch fireworks and it’s very cool! Holi is also a fun

celebration for my family. We have people come to visit

us at our house. There are lots of beautiful colours that

we put on ourselves and our friends. These are my fa-

vourite celebrations.

My Holiday Celebration

Written by Sude in Ms. Folorunsho’s ESL Group

My name is Sude. I celebrate Eid with my family and it

lasts for about four days. Something special that we do

is invite our friends and family over to our house and

eat Turkish food. We like to eat sutlac, which is just

like rice pudding. It is delicious and easy to make. We

wear our best dresses with nice sandals. I wish every-

one a happy Eid!

My Holiday Celebration

Written by Suhansa in Ms. Folorunsho’s ESL Group

My name is Suhansa and I celebrate Christmas with

my family. My favourite part of Christmas is getting

presents. Something special that we do is put up beau-

tiful Christmas decorations around our house. We put

bright coloured lights up on the house too. I wish you

all a happy holiday!

My Holiday Celebration

Written by Parneet in Ms. Folorunsho’s ESL Group

My name is Parneet and I’m in grade 2. I celebrate

Halloween. We carve pumpkins and put them outside

of our house. My favourite part of Halloween is eating

pumpkin pie. We use the inside of the pumpkin to

make a pumpkin pie. This year I dressed up as Tinker

Bell and I got lots of candy when I went trick-or-

treating. Halloween is fun!

My Holiday Celebration

Written by Krish in Ms. Folorunsho’s ESL Group

My name is Krish. We celebrate Christmas at my

house. We put up a Christmas tree and I decorate it all

by myself. I always leave milk and cookies for Santa on

Christmas Eve every year. My favourite part of Christ-

mas is getting gifts from Santa. My mom and dad also

give me nice presents. I think Christmas is the best

time of year! Happy Holidays to everyone!

My Holiday Celebration

Written byBrittany in Ms. Folorunsho’s ESL Group

My name is Brittany. My favourite celebration is my

brother’s birthday because it is on Halloween. This

year for Halloween, I dressed up as Bat Girl and went

out trick-or-treating. We also have a party and dinner

at a Chinese restaurant . The best part of the birthday

is getting to eat the cake. Having a birthday party on

Halloween is great!

My Holiday Celebration

Written by Zuhaib in Ms. Folorunsho’s ESL Group

My name is Zuhaib and I am in grade 2. I celebrate

Eid with my mom and dad. For Eid, we go to the

Mosque and read for God. Something special that we

do is go out for dinner at my cousin’s house. We give

money and gifts to our family and friends. My fa-

vourite part of Eid is getting new toys to play with.

We say, “Eid Mubarek” , to people who celebrate

Eid.

My Holiday Celebration

Written by Subhan in Ms. Folorunsho’s ESL Group

My name is Subhan and I celebrate Eid every year

with my family. When it is Eid, we fast, which means

we are not allowed to eat anything during the day.

We go to the Mosque and pray. I wear special clothes

when I go to the Mosque. The best part of Eid is get-

ting presents and money from our friends and family

My Holiday Celebration

Written by Christmas in Ms. Folorunsho’s ESL Group

My name is Prisha. I celebrate Christmas with my

family. We put up a Christmas tree and I help to

decorate it with my mom. I always put out coco and

cookies for Santa Claus. When I wake up on Christ-

mas morning, I love to go and see what presents

Santa has left for me. I also get presents from my

mommy and daddy. I like to play outside in the snow

at Christmas too. Christmas is the best time of year

for me!

My Holiday Celebration

Written by Jasleen in Ms. Folorunsho’s ESL Group

My name is Jasleen and I’m in grade 3. My family

and I celebrate New Year’s Eve in India. Something

special that we do is put henna on our hands and feet

on New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Day, we set off

fireworks. We go to visit our relatives and we get to

wear our fancy dresses. At night, we go to a nice res-

taurant and we can choose whatever we want to eat.

Mostly I like to eat roti with yogurt which is called

thahi in Punjabi. We get gifts and give out sweets to

our relatives. I wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays

To All

Students and Families of Burnt Elm!

From Ms. Folorunsho and the ELL Students in Grade 2 and 3

“ME to We” Out in the Cold Clothing Drive a Huge Success!

Thank you for your donations! Hundreds of items were collected!

Our incredible ―Me to We‖ team members

Important Dates to Remember for November

Nov. 12th – School Council

Nov. 13th – Parent/Teacher Students Interviews (p.m.)

Nov. 14th - Parent/Teacher Students Interviews (No School for Students)

Nov. 11th – Remembrance Day Assembly

Nov. 20th– Photo Retake Day

Nov. 12th/26th—Sub Days

Nov. 27th—Movie Night

Nov. 28th - Character Trait Assemblies (Inclusive) @ 9:40 & 1:40

Please note Photo Retake

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014

Here we go again!

Watch this space each month to see

what we are doing to become a Gold

Ecoschool again!

Celebrating Faith and Culture

November 2014

DATE CELEBRATION

FAITH AND CULTURE

November Gwilatkw Aboriginal Spiritual-

ity

November 1 All Saints' Day Christianity

November 1 Samhain Wicca

November 1 Ashura Islam

November 4 -22 The month of Qudrat Bahá'í

November 6 Dev Diwali Jainism

November 6 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism

November 11 Remembrance Day Canada

November 12 Birth of Baha’u’lláh Báhá'í

November 15 or 28(J) or

30

First day of Advent

(Christmas fast) Christianity

November 16 Louis Riel Day Aboriginal Spiritual-

ity

November 23 - Decem-

ber 11 The month of Qawl Bahá'í

November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Ba-

hadur Sikhism

November 26 Day of Covenant Bahá'í

November 28 Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Bahá'í

November 30 First Sunday of Advent Christianity

Make a difference in the lives of children and youth:

say 'yes' to participate in the

2014 Ontario Child Health Study

and School Mental Health Surveys

The 1983 Ontario Child Health Study told us that

1 in 5 children and youth experienced serious mental health challenges.

This estimate is outdated as is much of what we know about child and youth mental health in Ontario. The 2014 Ontario

Child Health Study will tell us about the mental health status and needs of children and youth living in Ontario today.

From October 2014 to May 2015, Statistics Canada will be inviting 7,000 families with children aged 4 -17 years to com-

plete an interview in their home. At the same time, McMaster researchers will be conducting School Mental Health Sur-

veys in 240 Ontario schools to help us learn new ways of promoting and addressing student mental health needs.

Together, these studies will be the first of their kind in Canada

to examine the influence of family, community and school environments

on child and youth mental health.

The results will be used to develop programs and services to improve the mental health of young people in Ontario. Re-

sults from the 1983 Study were partially responsible for over 3 billion dollars of investment in federal and provincial pro-

grams and services, resulting in the creation of programmes such as the Ontario Early Years Centres.

Participation in the 1983 Ontario Child Health Study was over 90%. Make sure you are heard in 2014 as well. Let's

make our province a better place for children and youth. If invited to participate, please say ‗yes‘ to the 2014 Ontario

Child Health Study and School Mental Health Surveys.

www.ontariochildhealthstudy.ca

Peel board students have choice

For schools in Brampton/Caledon/Malton

Peel Board Advantage Education Fair on Nov. 8

If you live in Brampton or Caledon, plan to attend the Peel Board Advantage Education Fair at Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School on Nov. 8. Drop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn about our middle schools with regional programs and secondary schools in Brampton, Caledon and Malton. Staff and stu-dents will be available to answer questions about the schools’ academic and extracurricular programs.

The day will also include student musical performances and sport games in the gymnasium. Snacks will be provided.

Explore program options at makingmyway.ca

Students have different needs, interests and abilities—our schools offer great educational opportunities to help all students achieve. For students looking for a more focused, special-ized program, here are some options:

Regional programs start in grades 6, 7 and 9

Students in regional programs still complete all of the requirements of the Ontario curricu-lum, but there is an increased focus on an area of interest. Programs include:

Actively in Motion (AIM) Advanced Placement Arts Arts and Technology Graphic Design Management: Flexography International Baccalaureate International Business and Technology International and Executive Leadership Academy SciTech

More options for Peel board students

co-operative education programs provide workplace experience

extended French starts in grade 7

dual credit programs allow student to earn college credits at the same time as secondary school credits

alternative programs are available for students who need flexible school hours, are dealing with unique situations, or require more support

Our guidance counsellors can help students determine which courses will best meet their needs, interests and abilities—contact the school to make an appointment.

For more information about regional programs, Specialist High Skills Major programs and other programs of choice available to Peel board students, visit www.makingmyway.ca.

Choose Action on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during the week of November 16 to 22.

Across the Peel board, schools use many programs and initiatives to prevent bullying and to intervene when bullying happens. Though the programs vary, their messages are consistent. Students are taught to:

define bullying

identify forms of bullying

Specialist High Skills Major programs start in grade 11

Specialist High Skills Major programs allow students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector, while meeting the require-ments to graduate from secondary school. Students gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training. The programs support the transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace. Peel board schools offer Spe-cialist High Skills Major programs in the following area.

Arts & Culture

Business and Entrepreneurial Studies

Construction

Environment

Health and Wellness

Hospitality and Tourism

Information and Communications Technology

Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services

Manufacturing

Non-Profit

Sports

Transportation

identify roles in bullying relationships, for example the person who bullies, the target, the bystander or the trusted advocate

determine how to safely “choose action” to prevent and intervene in bullying & harassment

demonstrate character attributes and be a leader to help maintain positive and safe school communities

Every school has a Climate for Learning and Working Team which is required to develop a Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan as part of the School Success Plan. Also, every employee who is involved in the care and service of students is obligated to report in writing to the school administration any action for which the principal must consider suspension or expulsion. Bullying is an offence that must be considered for suspension.

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13: The Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect on September 1, 2012. For more information, visit: www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullying/ or www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

Is Extended French right for my child?

If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2015, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to register your child in Extended French.

What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the program?

One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Extended French school your child would attend.

To find out the Extended French school your child would attend:

call the school in your area

visit our website www.peelschools.org/French

call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212

Registration

Registration for Grade 7 Extended French for the 2015-16 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French on Mon-day Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.

The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m. Registrants after that date will be put on a waiting list.

Important dates

Information meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m.

Registration opens Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.

Registration deadline Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m.

For more information

visit www.peelschools.org/French

call your nearest Extended French school

talk with parents who have children in the Extended French program

visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/

Is French Immersion right for my child?

If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2015, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to register your child in French Immersion.

What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the program?

One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend.

To find out the French Immersion school your child would attend:

call the school in your area

visit our website www.peelschools.org/French

call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212

Registration

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion for the 2015-16 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French on Mon-day Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.

The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m. Registrants after that date will be put on a waiting list.

A French Immersion enrolment cap is in place. This means that a specific number of spots are available for students entering grade 1 French Immersion. A random selection process will be used to identify students gaining entrance into the program. For more information about the random selection process visit www.peelschools.org/French.

Important dates

Information meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m.

Registration opens Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.

Registration deadline Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m.

For more information

visit www.peelschools.org/French

call your nearest French Immersion school

talk with parents who have children in the French Immersion program

visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/

Follow us on social media

Social media is the easiest and fastest way to stay connected to the amazing things happening in the Peel District School Board.

Follow @Peelschools on

Twitter to:

learn about our schools and programs

find out if buses are cancelled during bad weather

share the Peel smile

Follow @Peelschools on Instagram where we share motivational and inspirational #PeelProud moments

Follow @Peelschools on Instagram where we share motivational and in-spirational #PeelProud moments

Need help in math? Free tutoring now available online

Math students in grades 7 to 10 can access live, interactive online math help by visiting www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org. Homework Help is free, real-time math tutoring by certified Ontario teachers.

Students can log in from Sunday to Thursday, between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. for individualized confidential math tutoring. There are discus-sion rooms for each grade where students can join and see what questions other students are asking, watch the tutors draw on the whiteboard – and ask their own question for on-the-spot help.

Students will also find 24/7 discussion rooms, video lessons and commonly asked questions. Other online math resources include math games and a virtual locker, where students can save their work.

Homework Help is a project funded by the Ministry of Education.

Help your child prepare for tests

Many students will become anxious at the thought of writing a test. Anxiety about an upcoming test can affect a child's behaviour, thoughts and actions. Here are some ways you can help minimize anxiety at test time:

Organize & Prepare

Encourage your child not to leave assignments, studying and homework to the last minute.

Schedule time for review and work on assignments each day.

Establish a regular time of the day for homework, studying etc.

Make the home a homework-friendly environment where learning is regular routine.

Remove distractions like the television, phones, computers when studying.

Tell your child to make sure tests and due dates are marked in their agenda.

Practice

Encourage your child to think about ‘what, when, where and how’ when preparing/completing assignments.

Develop practice tests and help them anticipate questions.

Review previous exercises.

When appropriate, encourage your child to pair up with a friend to review information and brainstorm.

Build learning into family activities— suggest keeping a journal, writing a report or a news article about family events, outings or trips and include photos.

Be in the know

Check out the curriculum for your child’s grade level (available as PDF files at www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum)

Ask your child’s teacher about major topics studied and how these topics are structured— homework, assignments, exercises

Use your child’s agenda to communicate with their teacher—ask questions, check for homework tips, etc.

Winter bus safety The following winter school bus safety tips will help to keep your child safe throughout the winter months.

Allow extra time to get to your bus stop.

Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in the early morning and late evening. Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when there is snow and ice.

Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or road surfaces.

Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and boots will keep you warm.

Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other children waiting for the bus.

Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street.

Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt.

On very rare occasions, buses are late because of weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk to your child about what to do if the bus is late. Here are some suggestions:

When possible, wait with your child for the bus.

Make sure your child knows a phone number where he can reach you or another trusted adult.

Teach your child how and where to get help. Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger is.

Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system so your child has someone to wait with for the bus.

The standard date for FI and EF schools to hold parent information nights is Thursday Nov. 20, 2014. This date has been vetted with PPVPA and does not conflict with any major faith holidays.

Registration will begin on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m. and will be done using an online registra-tion forms that will available at www.peelschools.org/French.

The deadline for registration in FI or EF is 4 p.m. on Jan. 30, 2015 (the last Friday before Feb. 1 each year).

There is an enrolment cap on grade 1 FI enrolment. The cap is set at 25 per cent of the total an-nual enrolment number in grade 1. There is no enrolment cap for EF.

There is a random selection process for grade 1 FI.

The waitlist process for FI and EF remains the same as last year.

For the 2014-15 school year:

FI only - Random selection process

If the number of students registered by the deadline exceeds the number of spots in grade 1 FI, a randomized selection process system will be used to identify students gaining entrance into the grade 1 FI program. Spots are not assigned on a first come, first served basis.

All students who are registered by the deadline will be assigned a rank using a computerized ran-dom selection process. Once students have been assigned to all available spots, remaining stu-dents will be placed, again in rank order, on the school's waitlist. Each school has its own waitlist.

Parents will receive notification by March 6, 2015 to inform them if their children have been placed in grade 1 FI program OR if they have been placed on the school's waitlist. If parents have not received notification after March 6, 2015, they should contact the school.

FI only - Exceptions to random selection process

1. Students who are currently in a Kindergarten FI program in another publicly-funded school board and register by the deadline will be automatically placed into the grade 1 FI program.

1. Students who registered by the deadline, but weren't selected during the random selection process. Students will be placed in rank order, as determined by the random computerized se-lection process.

2. Students who missed the registration deadline.

3. Students who have moved to the Peel board, but have not been part of an existing FI program and missed the registration deadline.

2. Students who currently (2014-15) have siblings in the elementary FI program (in grades 3 to 7) would be automatically be placed into the grade 1 FI program, provided they register online by the January 30, 2015 deadline. This means that younger siblings of students who are accepted into grade 1 FI for the 2015-16 school year and who don't currently have siblings in grades 3 to 7 FI will participate in the random selection process in future years.

FI only - Waitlist