"THE SCHOOL WHERE EVERYONE IS A STAR!"

Here are the classes who introduced the theme so well.

This past month was rich with many learning opportunities in both classroom programs and extra-curricular activities. Some of the opportunities for extra-curricular activities this month included dodge ball, primary and junior choir. Shelter Bay’s KFC (Kindness, Friendship Club) is well under way and is continuing to evolve to help students problem solve at recess. Our Athletic Council has assembled and students are volunteering to hand out and collect sports equipment at recess and help with intramurals during e-breaks. Grade five and six students are also being asked to apply for leadership positions throughout the school. Our Breakfast Club is also up and running: every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, students may come to school early – at 8:00 AM – to have breakfast in the staffroom. Thanks to all our staff members who, through their dedication, provide these wonderful experiences for our students. There is no doubt about it; Shelter Bay is an active and busy place! Our school success initiatives this year builds upon our focus over the past several years, which has been inferring and making connections (connections: to text, to self, to media and to the world). In addition, as a staff we are continuing to be actively engaged in professional development about using the three-part lesson and the problem-solving model to teach mathematics. By using real-life problems to investigate math, and by having students use many strategies to solve math problems and engage in conversations with each other to explain their thinking, students develop a deeper understanding of mathematical processes and learn to reason, rather than memorize procedures. As a staff, we are also extending our knowledge at determining the criteria together with students for achieving success in learning. We are providing children with specific feedback about what they need to improve upon in order to reach and extend their skills in relation to the grade level criteria for successful learning. Students are also getting better at giving self and peer feedback based on student and teacher created criteria necessary for success in both

SHELTER BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL 6735 Shelter Bay Road Mr. Stuart van Oostveen – Principal Mississauga, Ontario Ms. Sandra Takyi – Vice Principal L5N 2C5 Mrs. Darlene Smith – Office Manager Phone (905) 826-5516 – Assist. Office Manager

Superintendent: Poleen Grewal (905) 569-9946 Trustee: Meredith Johnson (416) 706-9215

Our School website: http://schools.peelschools.org/1561

November 2012 From the Principal's Desk Last Wednesday, we had our month-end S.T.A.R.T. values assembly that featured a multimedia performance by our grade five students who taught the school about the importance of building a supportive community – within the school, the community, our city and beyond. It is such a pleasure when students teach us all and we learn so much from them. Building a Supportive Community is the theme we will be exploring as a school through the month of November.

Thank you,

Stuart van Oostveen

Proud Principal

language and math. Research shows that when students participate in building the criteria for which their performance will be assessed it helps them identify the qualities of exceptional work. The goal of this focus is to ensure continued improvement in language and math scores. Read inside for some math activities that you can do at home to help deepen understanding of math concepts as well as develop skills (i.e., adding, multiplication). For a complete list of all curricula from kindergarten to grade 6 (language, math, science, social studies, music, gym, etc.) please visit www.edu.gov.on.ca . We are interested in your opinions too. At the end of this week, surveys about parent engagement and full day kindergarten will be going home with grade one – six progress reports and to our kindergarten families. We ask that you return these surveys to us in the next week – bring them to the student-parent-teacher interviews or send them back earlier with your child. Thank you for helping with these.

Professional Activity Day

Progress Reports will be going home for students in grades 1 – 6 on Friday, November 9, 2012. Interviews for the progress reports will take place during the afternoon and evening of Thursday, November 15th and on Friday, November 16th. There will be NO school for students on Friday, November 16th.

NUT AND PEANUT ALLERGIES We have several students with this life threatening concern. Please refrain from sending products containing peanuts (incl. peanut butter) and nuts (incl. Nutella) in your child's lunch.

No Scents is Good Sense

Perfumes and scented products have been used for centuries. Why have scented products become an issue in the workplace? Perfumes which used to be made from natural ingredients derived directly from plants and animals are now made from synthetic chemicals. 95% of the chemicals used in fragrances are derived from petroleum. For staff and students with respiratory diseases such as asthma or those who suffer from migraines, scented products can often trigger a health crisis resulting in illness, absence from work, or school and sometimes even hospitalization. As a community, you can contribute to a healthy working and learning environment by avoiding the use of perfume, cologne and other scented products at work. You will see “No Scents is Good Sense” posters in schools and workplaces throughout the Board. This program is an initiative of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. For further information about scent-free worksites, call the Health, Wellness and Safety Office at (905) 890-1010 ext. 2424. Thank you for contributing to a healthy indoor air environment for staff and students by not using perfumes, colognes or other scented products.

Student Illness or Injury

In the event that your son/daughter becomes ill or is injured, please note our school procedures: Parents will be notified to come and pick up the child. An ill child cannot stay in the office all day since there is no one to supervise or nursethe sick child. Students will not be allowed to go home without prior approval of the parents.

VISITORS TO SHELTER BAY

We welcome many visitors, guests, mentors, student teachers, and supply teachers to our school. We ask that all guests, volunteers, and parents sign in at the main office and get a visitors badge

before proceeding to classrooms. Only the front doors will be open during the school day. Safety First!

The following students were recognized during the October 2012 S.T.A.R.T. Assembly for demonstrating our S.T.A.R.T. Values.

Ms. Douglas Erika Mrs. MacKenzie Brooke Mrs. Evans Jalal Ms. Mohammed Khaleel Ms. Gagliostro Abby-Gayle Mrs. Harkness Dameon Mrs. Rodrigues Ahmed Mr. Thompson Yadushan Ms. Tucker Lia Mrs. Mansfield Amna Mrs. Patille Maeve Mrs. Stegweit Camden Mr. Gillingham Isabel Mr.. Lagoudis Zachary Mrs. Ling Vlad

School Council News

School Council 2012 2013

Name Position Barb Keys Dalia Jhirad

Chair Co-chair

Cheryl Rankin and Cai Guise-Richardson

Secretary

Marlene Butler Treasurer Stuart van Oostveen Sandra Takyi

School Principal Vice Principal

Reid Gillingham Teacher Rep. Community Rep.

Council- Members at Large

Shelley Lifchis, Sue Purdy, Jane Browne, Jenn Begin, Sanj Mohanta, Ambreen Imran, Rahat Moid, Kelly McKee, Susan Halbert, Janet O’Connor, Kim Banting, Diana Pissarouk, David Shaw,

What a great beginning to a fabulous year! The Chocolate Fundraiser has ended and we are looking forward to purchasing new technology equipment for the school with the money you raised. Thank you for your help and great

sales. If you have extra cold weather clothing that your child has out grown that could be used by others, especially small children, please read below for more details on what is needed and how you can help. Our next School Council meeting will be on Thursday, November 22, 2012 in the library at 6:30 pm where we will be talking about the upcoming Holiday Store and we will be reviewing the teacher wish lists. As usual, childcare is provided. All parents are welcome to attend. Holiday store is on Thursday December 6th in the gym. We need volunteers on that day to support students as they make their purchases and to do gift wrapping. If you have any extra holiday wrapping paper or tissue paper that you can donate, please let us know. Looking forward to seeing you on the 22nd.

School Council

Breakfast Club for Students Grade 1-6 What do pancakes, yogurt, fresh fruit, milk, juice, eggs and

cereal have in common???

They are a delicious food to start your day at Breakfast Club – Yummy!!

Shelter Bay has a breakfast program that runs 3 times a week on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s, and

Thursday’s from 8:00 a.m. to 8:35 a.m. Students are asked to contribute .25 cents each day

they attend. All students in grade 1-6 are welcome. A permission form is located in the office,

all you have to do is sign your child up!

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Findlay via note in the agenda or call ext.413

ATTENDANCE LINE AND SAFE ARRIVAL We Need Your Help!

When your child is absent, please let us know in advance If a student is going to be late or absent, we ask that that parents call the Safe Arrival answering line which is an option when you call the school's main number. Please call before 8:30 a.m. daily and leave a message to report the absence. This is a 24 hour service, so you may even call during the night. P please call us at 905-826-5516, our main school number, and listen for the instructions (i. e., Press one to report an absence.) Our former attendance line is no longer in service. Thank you To promote the safety of our students, every Ontario school district has implemented a Safe Arrival Program. It is a valuable service that helps schools and parents know quickly if a student is unaccounted for. Please do your part to keep this program working effectively by reporting absences or if your child will be late.

You can send a letter to the teacher or speak to the teacher or office in person if you know of an absence in the days before it takes place. Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe.

RAW Tuesdays are Back! What does that mean? Here is a clue…. apples, oranges, cucumber, carrots, raspberries, green

peppers. Have you guessed yet?

That’s right – fresh fruits and/or veggies. Shelter Bay’s Healthy School Committee would like

to encourage student to bring fruits and veggies to school for a snack. On Tuesdays the RAW

team will be coming around to classrooms to give out bonus house points for having a fruit or

vegetable as a snack. Try your best Shelter Bay to earn house points and eat healthy! You will

feel like a STAR!

November’s Newsletter Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do ~ John Wooden

Minute to Win It! Parent Teacher Interview Night – Nov.15th! Have you have

ever seen this TV show??? Its challenging and FUN!

On Thursday, Nov. 15th from 4:30-8:00 p.m. families will have the chance to compete against

each other in various minute to win it challenges. Some activities include, Cup Elevator, Bucket

Head and Defying Gravity! No sign-up necessary, just come in the gym and challenge yourself

by playing Minute to Win It!!! Your son/daughter will have already tried these challenges, so be ready to compete!

Intramural News: We had a great turn out for House Groups Dr.Dodgeball. Each group is earning lots of points

for their house group. Remember all you need to play is running shoes and a good attitude! Let’s

get active Shelter Bay!

It’s that time of year again!

Our annual Food and Warmth Drive will be kicking off on Monday November

19th, 2012 and running until Thursday December 20th. Our Warmth Drive is

expanding this year, and we are encouraging our entire community (including

staff), to donate new or very gently used hats, scarves, and mittens as always, but

we are also asking for new or gently used (no holes please) winter coats, snow

pants and boots of all sizes and colours.

Last year our food drive was a great success! This year we’re hoping for an even

better turnout.

An additional newsletter will be sent home closer to the drive kick off reminding

everyone of the start date and requesting additional specific items.

If you have any questions or concerns about the drive, please feel free to speak to

Ms. Lamond who is organizing the drives again this year.

Recipe of the month: Charlie and Emma’s Favourite Carrot Cookies These cookies are great for a healthy snack as they are made with whole grains that provide fibre, and they are lower in sugar than typical cookies. The texture is like that of a muffin, and the flavour is like carrot cake without the icing, making this our favourite carrot cookie too. 1 cup whole wheat flour 250 mL ¾ cup quick-cooking rolled oats 175 mL ½ cup ground flax seed 125 mL 1 tsp ground cinnamon 5 mL ½ tsp baking soda 2 mL 1 large egg 1 ¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar 175 mL ½ cup soft, non-hydrogenated margarine 125 mL 1 tsp vanilla 5 mL 1 cup grated carrots 250 mL 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly spray baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, flax seed, cinnamon and baking soda. 3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg, brown sugar, margarine and vanilla until smooth. Fold in flour mixture. Stir in carrots. 4. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls (15 mL), about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, onto prepared baking sheets. 5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on baking sheet on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

ip Finely grate the carrots into short strips so that no big pieces stick out of the cookies. Kids will notice the bright orange flecks, but it won’t stop them from loving the taste. One of our kid testers even said there wasn’t enough carrot! Reprinted from Simply Great Food © 2007 Dietitians of Canada. Published by Robert Rose Inc.

23

Makes 24 cookies Nutrient analysis per cookie:

Nutrition Facts Valeur nutritive Serving Size (29 g) / Portion (29 g) Amount % Daily Value Teneur % valeur quotidienne

Calories / Calories 110 Fat / Lipides 5 g 8 % Saturated / saturés 1 g + Trans / trans 0 g Cholesterol / Cholestérol 10 mg Sodium / Sodium 85 mg 4 % Carbohydrate / Glucides 13 g 4 % Fibre / Fibres 2 g 8 % Sugars / Sucres 7 g Protein / Protéines 2 g Vitamin A / Vitamine A 8 % Vitamin C / Vitamine C 0 % Calcium / Calcium 2 % Iron / Fer 4 % Footnotes from the Library Thank you for supporting the Fall Book Fair. The children seemed to love dropping by for a visit and to look at the books.

Children are signing out materials now. I have asked that plastic bags in back packs be used for transporting library materials to keep them clean and dry. Please encourage your children to return materials in a timely fashion (about two weeks for a book and the next day for AV materials). They will then get into the habit of being responsible for their own books themselves and that’s what we want, isn’t it? If your child seems to be tired of story books, try a few information books. They are as well-written as fiction and often appeal to children because of the chunked information and the photography. Non-fiction sometimes appeals more than story books to reluctant readers so this may be a hook to get them reading more. And always take some books when you go somewhere. They’re handy while waiting for the dentist or in a traffic jam. So much quieter than the old refrain, “Are we there yet???” Happy Reading!

The Primary and Junior Choirs have been hard at work learning songs for our Remembrance Day assembly.

The Primary Choir meets every Tuesday during first e-break, and the Junior Choir meets every Thursday at

first e-break. Our Remembrance Day assembly will take place on Friday, November 9th at 10:30 a.m.

Parents and friends are welcome but due to the solemn nature of the assembly, we ask that very

small children do not attend.

The Junior Choir is also looking forward to a very exciting event! We have been chosen to sing on the Grand

Staircase at the Legislative Assembly in Queen's Park on December 7th from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.!

Parents of these students are encouraged to attend, and an information letter will be sent home in the near

future. We are busy learning several songs, and the halls of Queen's Park will be alive with the sound of our

fabulous Shelter Bay singers!

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.

Prevent the flu. It’s in your hands. Hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread

of infection. Always wash your hands with soap and water when they are dirty. Clean your hands before:

touching your eyes, nose or mouth

touching/preparing food or drinks

eating or drinking

caring for someone in your home who can easily get sick (baby, elderly or someone who has an unhealthy immune system)

first aid Clean your hands after:

touching pets or other animals

touching raw meat, particularly chicken

touching surfaces such as a railing or grocery cart

touching money

touching objects sick people have touched

touching blood or body fluids such as urine, vomit or feces

contact with those who have a cold, the flu, diarrhea or virus of any kind

changing diapers

wiping your own or a child’s nose

sneezing or coughing

using a facial tissue

using the washroom

removing gloves

cleaning

gardening What to do when you cough or sneeze:

cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve

put used tissues in the wastebasket

clean your hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer

For more information call Peel Health at 905-799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/flu.

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, stereo, telephone 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.

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.

Explore program options at Peel board schools www.peelschools.org/parents/programs Information nights start soon for Regional Learning Choices Programs. Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/programs and click on “Regional Learning Choices Programs” for more detailed descriptions, information night dates and links to school websites. Advanced Placement (grades 9 to 12) The Advanced Placement (AP) program starts in grade 9 and allows students to pursue university-level studies while in secondary school. Students can earn a first-year university credit for each AP credit achieved. Arts (grades 6 to 8, 7&8, 9 to 12) Students who are accepted into the middle school program will experience a comprehensive education in the arts, while learning the Ontario curriculum. At the secondary level, students experience a comprehensive education in an arts discipline of their choice, while learning the Ontario curriculum. Students must audition to be accepted into the program. Students can audition for the arts program in grade 9 without having attended the program in middle school. Flexography (grades 9 to 12) Flexography is a package print technology and a growing segment of the printing industry. Students learn to design and manufacture industry-standard packaging products. The program prepares students for entry into post-secondary programs, or a career in the printing industry upon graduation. Students may apply to begin the program in grades 9, 10 or 11. International Baccalaureate (grades 7 & 8, 9 to 12) The International Baccalaureate program provides a stimulating academic environment that celebrates learning and connects it to the world outside the classroom. It emphasizes awareness and acceptance of all cultures and attitudes, and fosters an understanding of how and why we learn. Upon completion of the IB program, students earn a diploma that is recognized by universities internationally. Students can apply for the IB program in grade 9 without having attended the program in grade 7 and 8. International Business and Technology (grades 6 to 8 and 9 to 12) The International Business Technology (IBT) program provides students with a challenging program in all academic areas. Students enrolled in the program will explore subjects from a global perspective. Students can apply for the program in grade 9 without having attended the program in middle school. International Executive & Leadership Academy (grade 9 to 12) *open to students living in the TL Kennedy boundary only Students in the International Executive and Leadership Academy participate in enhancements designed to further develop their independence, self-discipline, perseverance, confidence, leadership skills and creativity. In grade 11, students will have the option to transition into the Specialist High Skills Major program in business or information and communication technology. SciTech (grades 6 to 8 and 9 to 12) The SciTech program integrates a hands-on, minds-on philosophy and provides students with an interactive approach to learning. The program focuses on science and technology and includes excursions, guest

speakers, competitions and clubs. Students can apply for the SciTech program in grade 9 without having attended the program in middle school. Sports (grades 9 to 12) *open to students living in the Applewood Heights boundary only The program exposes students to a range of physical activities and focuses on lifelong health, wellness and leadership. Students participate in physical education year round and take part in co-curricular athletics or community involvement to build leadership skills. Students have the opportunity to complete industry-recognized certifications in first aid, personal training, coaching and officiating, among others. In grade 11, students will have the option to transition into the Specialist High Skills Major program in sports. Strings (grades 9 to 12) Students enrolled in the Regional Strings program (for violin, viola, cello and bass) have the opportunity to explore the many facets of string playing through Chamber Strings (for advanced players), Intermediate Strings (for students with one or two years experience), and Beginning Strings (for students with no previous experience). Truck and Coach (grades 9 to 12) The Truck and Coach program offered at Bramalea Secondary School compliments the school’s existing Specialist High Skills Major program in transportation. Students in the Truck and Coach program will complete all requirements of the Ontario secondary school diploma, while taking courses focused on various aspects of the transportation industry. Classes will take place in a new state-of-the-art facility. The program prepares students for entry into post-secondary programs, or a career in the transportation industry upon graduation.

Shelter Bay Primary EQAO Results Percentage of… Subject

Tested Shelter Bay PDSB Ontario

students achieving

levels 2, 3, & 4,

May 2012 -

excluding absent

and exempted

students with

special needs

Reading 96% 93% 93%

Writing 100% 98% 98%

Math 98% 95% 96%

students achieving

level 3 & 4, May

2012- excluding

absent and

exempted students

with special needs

Reading 65% 66% 66%

Writing 73% 76% 76%

Math 64% 67% 68%

students achieving

level 3 & 4 2008–

2012 rolling

average

- including

exempted students

Reading 57% 61% 63%

Writing 65% 71% 71%

Math 61% 68% 69%

A level 2 score indicates a student's performance is approaching the Provincial Standard.

A level 3 score indicates a student's performance meets the Provincial Standard. A level 4 score indicates a student's performance exceeds the Provincial Standard.

Shelter Bay Junior EQAO Results Percentage of… Subject

Tested Shelter Bay PDSB Ontario

students achieving

level 3 & 4, May

2008 - including

exempted students

Reading 88% 73% 75%

Writing 79% 75% 74%

Math 56% 55% 58%

students achieving

level 3 & 4 2008–

2012 rolling

average - including

exempted students

Reading 72% 69% 71%

Writing 67% 71% 70%

Math 50% 58% 60%

A level 2 score indicates a student's performance is approaching the Provincial Standard.

A level 3 score indicates a student's performance meets the Provincial Standard.

A level 4 score indicates a student's performance exceeds the Provincial Standard.

Observations and Conclusions about our EQAO Data

The focused effort of our learning community continues to ensure that we are engaging our children with innovative

teaching strategies. The work by our teachers, early literacy teacher, resource teacher sand parent volunteers over the last

few years is fundamental to the trend of increased student success at Shelter Bay. We are pleased to see that instructional

efforts over the last few years in the areas of reading and writing continue to manifest themselves at the performance

levels our students are reaching by the end of the junior division here at Shelter Bay.

Over the past five years, Shelter Bay students' scores in all three sections of the assessment have trended upwards,

especially in reading and writing. Shelter Bay staff have collaborated to develop a wide number of strategies, for

example, creating Shelter Bay curriculum maps that align teaching and assessment methods across the subjects in each

grade level. We are also working very hard to use innovative strategies to improve math learning – embedding math in

authentic ways in other areas of the curriculum, using problem solving based learning, and teaching math using the three-

part lesson.

We are looking at strategies to improve student learning for all children, but especially targeting specific skills needed by

our students who are achieving at a standard that is “approaching” the provincial grade level standard. We are also

looking at intensifying the work we do at the primary grades to give students a head start to improved student success in

the primary years and beyond.

This past autumn, staff have looked at a variety of data sources including EQAO tests and have determined that

mathematics is our greatest area of need. Reading underpins student performance in all subjects, even mathematics, and

we are looking at leveraging our strengths in reading to assist students to improve their mathematic skills. Teaching staff

at Shelter Bay are working at continuing to improve student reading, writing and math skills across the curriculum.

What You Can Do at Home

Some strategies all parents can do at home to improve primary and junior EQAO scores and overall performance at

school:

Celebrate your child's successes and efforts each day.

Limit your child’s absences from school.

Ensure that your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast and lunch.

Show an interest in your child’s schoolwork by talking about what he has done.

Use and check your child's agenda daily.

Establish a daily homework routine.

Support your child with her homework assignments, but don’t do it for her.

Encourage your child to show his thinking while working through activities. Have him

consider the following questions:

Have I done what I was supposed to do?

Can I add any details to show my thinking?

Have I communicated what I wanted to?

Have I checked my work over?

Talk about books as you’re reading them

Make reading fun and share how much you love to read.

Read aloud to your child beginning in infancy.

Continue to read aloud even when your child is able to read on her own. You will be able to share books that are rich

in new vocabulary and have interesting story lines.

Stop and talk about the book. Make predictions, talk about new words or ask questions.

Ask your child to retell the story as he remembers it.

Have your child relate the story to her own experiences (e.g., What does that remind you of?).

Encourage your child to read factual texts as well as fiction.

Let your kids see you as a reader.

Show ways you use writing in everyday life.

Encourage your child to write for many different purposes (lists, recipes, letters, research reports, journals, stories,

instructions)

Mathematical literacy is important to the success of children. It is a language and children need to begin speaking it

early in their development. Here are some tips on how you can help your child learn the language of math. Top 3 ways to show your excitement about math

1. Share your enthusiasm for math – have fun!

2. Discuss mathematical ideas with your child every day – ask a question a day.

3. Be a risk-taker with your child.

Identify numbers in everyday life

• Count cards, houses, road signs, etc. on long drives

• Measure the distance from the front door to your child’s bedroom

• Add the kilometers on road signs

• Sort objects (e.g., socks, cutlery, money) beginning with one attribute (e.g., colour, size), then move to more than one

attribute

• Identify the geometrical shapes in the objects in your house and neighbourhood

• Time how long it takes to get ready for bed and estimate the passage of time to complete tasks

• Look for patterns in nature

• Use estimation in the grocery store to count produce or the cost of the family’s dinner

• Bake some muffins and ask your child to help measure the ingredients

Materials to use at home

• computer, software and Internet access

• calculator

• things to count and sort (e.g., beans, marbles, buttons, pictures, blocks, egg cartons, stickers)

• math stories, picture books and puzzle books

• board games (e.g., chess, checkers, Monopoly), puzzles and logic games

• cards, number cubes, dominoes

Technology supports math

Technology is global. It is a tool to be used in your child’s education. Surf the Internet with your child and explore the

many websites that offer math learning opportunities:

www.linktolearning.com

www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

You already know how important it is to spend time reading and working on math with your child. Finding math in

children’s literature allows you to help your child develop important skills in both math and language at the same

time.

Here are some of the benefits:

• Math becomes a part of your bedtime routine.

• Your child will learn important math language.

• Children who love math may become more interested in reading.

• Children who love reading may become more interested in math.

• Math becomes part of your everyday life.

• You can make math and reading fun!

Celebrating Faith and Culture November 2012

DATE

CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

November Gwilatkw Aboriginal Spirituality

November 1 All Saints' Day Christianity

November 1 Samhain Wicca

November 2 Karva Chauth Hinduism

November 4 -22 The month of Qudrat Bahá'í

November 11 Remembrance Day Canada

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

November 12 or 13 Diwali Hinduism

November 13 Diwali/Lord Mahavir Nirvan Jainism

November 13 Bandi Chhor Divas Sikhism

November 13 or 14 New Year’s Day/Day of

Enlightenment

Hinduism and Jainism

November 15 New Year (Hijra) and Muharram Islam

November 16 Louis Riel Day Aboriginal Spirituality

November 18 Gnan Panchami Jainism

November 23 - December 11 The month of Qawl Bahá'í

November 24 Ashura Islam

November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Sikhism

November 26 Day of Covenant Bahá'í

November 15 and 28(J) First of Advent (Christmas fast) Christianity

November 28 Dev Diwali Jainism

November 28 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism

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

NOVEMBER 2012 SHELTER BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL

6735 Shelter Bay Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2C5

Phone: 905-826-5516 Fax: 905-826-9969

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Day 5 2 Day 1 3

Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

4 5 Day 2 6 Day 3 7 Day 4 8 Day 5 9 Day 1 10

NOVEMBER 5 TH – 11TH

VETERAN’S WEEK

RAW TUESDAY

Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

Sub Day Breakfast Club 8-8:35 AM

Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

Remembrance Day Assembly 10:30 a.m.

GR. 3 -DR. B. Forces and Movement

Progress Report Cards sent home

December Pizza/Sub/Milk

Forms sent Home

11 12 Day 2 13 Day 3 14 Day 4 15 Day 5 16 17

DIWALI

RAW TUESDAY

Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

Grade 6 – Dr. B Electricity

Presentation

Pizza Day Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

December Pizza/Sub/Milk

Forms Due

Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

Parent Interview Night

P.A. DAY Parent Interview Day

(no school for students)

18 19 Day 1 20 Day 2 21 Day 3 22 Day 4 23 Day 5 24

Food and Warmth

Drive Begins

RAW TUESDAY

Peel Water Presentation

Gr. 2 (9 – 10, 10-11)

Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

Sub Day Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

School Council

6:30pm

Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

25 26 Day 1 27 Day 2 28 Day 3 29 Day 4 30 Day 5

RAW TUESDAY

Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

Pizza Day

Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

Breakfast Club 8-8:35 a.m.

Backward Day

Month End START

Assembly 9:15 AM