12175 Bramalea Road, Caledon, ON L7P 2P9 Phone 905-843-2927 Fax 905-843-2936

Principal—Mrs. P.Lone Vice-Principal—Mrs. T. Ajrawat

Office Manager—Mrs. B. Elder Superintendent—Ms. Patrika Daws

Walnut Grove P.S. Newsletter

Walnut Grove’s Daily

Schedule

Entry Bell 9:15

Nutrition Break A 11:15 - 11:35

Nutrition Break B 11:35 - 11:55

D.P.A. 1:15 - 1:35

Nutrition Break C 1:35 - 1:55

Nutrition Break D 1:55 - 2:15

Dismissal 3:35

June 2014

A Message from the Principal It is hard to believe that it is “that time of year,” when we are all thinking about summer

vacation, warm weather and relaxing. It has been an absolutely FABULOUS year. Together

we have built Walnut Grove into a vibrant, active and caring school community. Our students

have excelled in many different areas, and have experienced many new and interesting

learning activities, including using BYOD as a integral part of learning. Collectively, the

students have developed a stronger understanding of digital citizenship, and are inviting the

“world” into their classrooms. Through numerous different outreach activities, our students

have learned to become global citizens, responsible for more than just themselves – they

have explored issues around the world and have taken action to improve the conditions of

others around the world. Next year, we will continue to build on the solid foundation we

have established this year.

I couldn’t be more proud

our staff and students at

Walnut Grove!

On behalf of Mrs. Ajrawat

and myself, we would like to

thank you for your

c o n t i n u e d s u p p o r t

throughout the year. We

wish you and your family a

safe and enjoyable summer,

and we look forward to

seeing you in our new school

in September.

Reminder....

PIZZA

DAY .....every

Friday......

All orders and money are

due in the office by

9:30 am.

Lunchroom Supervisors Needed

Walnut Grove will be hiring Lunchroom Supervisors for the 2014-2015 school year. In September we will be located at 10

Pinestaff Road. Our break times are:

10:35-11:15 Kindergarten Snack and Play

11:15 -11:55 Nutrition Break A & B

12:35- 1:15 Kindergarten Lunch and Play

1:35 - 1:55 Nutrition Break C & D

If you are interested in applying for a Lunchroom Supervisor position at Walnut Grove Public School, please submit a re-

sume or call 905-843-2927 prior to June 18th. Applicants will interview with the Vice-principal and upon a successful inter-

view, will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check and deliver it to the Peel District School Board head office.

All individuals are required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory, to the board, prior to the com-

mencement of any duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding six months of receipt

and include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. Any cost related to obtaining the Criminal Record Check is the sole responsibility

of the individual.

Monthly Character Trait Winners

Each month students will be recognized for demonstrating

the monthly character traits. The character trait for May was

Sportsmanship and the students that were recognized are:

Grade One : Sharjena S., Shamiq S., Colleen H., Anmol S.,

Lakzan M., Saham N., Ranav R., Poonkalai K., Ishan S., Pri-

yanthan M., Armaan S., Dhava P., Anish K. and Riya P.

Grade Two: Dilan N., Rudra P., Saranyan P., Drishti K.,

Sukhmani K., Trevone P., Vamsiga G., Kurinche T., Rushil G.

Jason W., Bhavna S., Karanbir D., Yashika K. and Sohaani D.

Grade Three: Arav J., Khushi J., Jasdeep D., Jay A., Ronit B.,

Armaan G., Karanjeet N., Samreet D., Malhaar S., Baldeep

P., Terrel O., Rheanna O. and Kory P.

Grade Four: Aaron R., Musharafa Y., Ghufran S., Jeevan S.,

Brayden B., Bilal A., Jasmin T., Clives B. and Jaisal B.

Grade Five: Nathan L., Inderveer K., Shayla C., Harkaran P.,

Jason J. and Divneet K.

Grade Six: Shiriram K., Karan K., Max T., Simran D., Sha-

wayne C.

Grade Seven: Sanjit S., Manpreet K., Tarndeep H., BonBon

S., Arif M. and Hersimran A.

Kindergarten: Paavan S., Jason T., Jasraj B., Armaan D.,

Arshveer B., Raghav K., Sahib U., Arshdeep D., Sukhmeet C.,

Ackshay S., Japji K., Harshika S., Hamreet M. and Kiya S.

What’s Happening at Walnut Grove ….

Walnut Grove Wolves Play to Win!

On May 22nd, the grade 6/7 Walnut Grove

Soccer team ventured to Creditview Fields to

play an all day tournament. Our team was re-

lentless in their efforts and played 7 games back

to back against grade 6-8 teams. Our team

took home 4th place! With several wins under

our belt, our team is a force to be reckoned with! Great

saves by our two goalies, Humraj and Avneet. Excellent

shots by our forwards Angad, Rajveer, Sak-

shi and Xavier. Amazing plays by our mid-

fielders, Max, Jacquline, Arif, Kiran, Nicholas

and Pranavan. Not to mention an awesome

defence by Bonbon, Hersimran, Rebecca

and Tarndeep. Go Wolves Go!

Lego 2013-2014

On May 23, the Grade 1 and 2 Lego team visited Worthing-

ton Public School for an exciting day filled with Lego crea-

tions, structures and robots. The students had the chance to

apply their thinking and previous

knowledge, while engaging in meaning-

ful discussions with other students from

a number of different schools. We had

the chance to watch robots shoot bas-

ketballs in a basketball net and learn

about the mechanics of a robot and

how it works. Next year we are looking

forward to exploring more and building

a variety of new things.

Free The Children

On the 5th of May, Walnut Grove’s Free The Children’s

student committee started to sell Water and Education

Rafiki Friend Chains for children in Kenya to have safe,

clean water for an entire year. Our initial goal was to sell

75 Chains. But thanks to the generosity of the students

and staff, it was doubled! 157 were sold!

The student committee were very happy about helping

children in Kenya to have clean, safe

water like us. But we know that with-

out the kindness of the Walnut Grove

Wolves, we would’ve not gone this

far. So we’d like to thank Mrs. Lone,

Mrs. Ajrawat and our wonderful of-

fice staff Mrs. Elder, Mrs. Taylor and

Mrs. Mastrantoni for supporting us

and Mr. Dobson for helping us run

this successful campaign.

GO WOLVES!

By: Samhitha 5B

―No Dream too Big, No Dreamer too Small‖

On May 23, 2014 elementary schools across Caledon gathered at Caledon Central P.S. for the annual cross

country meet. Grades 4 through 7 met to run distances approximately 2-5km. The day started off with sun-

shine but as the races began the winds picked up and the rain began to drizzle in our faces. The competition

was fierce, but Walnut Grove athletes pushed through to the end, successfully finishing their races. Memo-

ries were made and dreams came true as we found out our placement. A few manes of runners who placed

in the top 5 are: Adam (Gr. 5) - 1st, Karan (Gr. 4) - 2nd, Ahmed (Gr. 4) - 5th, Nadia (Gr. 4) - 5th. Con-

gratulations to all the participants!

By: Nadia

Walnut Grove School Opening in September

We fully expect that Walnut Grove will open it's doors to our students and fami-

lies on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. We will continue to be a dual track school,

offering Kindergarten to Grade 8 in the Regular Track, and Grades 1 to 5 in

French Immersion.

School Hours will remain the same, 9:15 am - 3:35 pm.

9:00 am Supervision begins outside

9:13 am Bell to Line Up

9:15 am Entry Bell - School day begins

11:15 - 11:35 am NUTRITION BREAK A

(Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 eat inside) (Grades 2, 4, 6, 8 play outside)

11:35 - 11:55 am NUTRITION BREAK B

(Grades 2, 4, 6, 8 eat inside) (Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 play outside)

1:15 - 1:35 pm School-wide Daily Physical Activity (DPA)

1:35 - 1:55 pm NUTRITION BREAK C

(Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 eat inside) (Grades 2, 4, 6, 8 play outside)

NUTRITION BREAK D

(Grades 2, 4, 6, 8 eat inside) (Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 play outside)

3:35 pm Dismissal - End of school day

Moving Information

We will be moving out of James Grieve P.S. on June 27, and a different school

will be moving in. Throughout the summer, Walnut Grove will not have a

phone number, so we ask that you check the school website for any news, infor-

mation and updates. As well, all Bus Information can be found at the STOPR

website. We will not have any bussing information until the last week of August.

Students currently enrolled at Walnut Grove will not have to re-register. Students

will find the name of next year's teacher on their Report Card at the end of June.

On Tuesday, September 2, students will then be able to find their teacher outside

on tarmac starting at 9:00 am. All teachers will have a sign with their names, and

will have class lists in case students forget, or are new to the school.

Staggered Entry for Junior Kindergarten Students

Junior Kindergarten students will begin the school year gradually throughout the

first week. Specific details will be sent to families of all Kindergarten children in

the mail.

Full Day Kindergarten (FDK)

Beginning in September, 2014, Walnut Grove will have Full Day Kindergarten.

There will be 5 FDK classes, each comprised of a blend of Year 1 and Year 2 stu-

dents. There will a classroom teacher and a Dedicated Early Childhood Educator

in each classroom, and there will also be a Lunch Room Supervisor assigned to

each classroom. FDK will follow the same school hours as the whole school.

Opening Day Procedures

On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, we ask that all students in Grades 1-8 gather at

the back of the school to meet their teachers. Kindergarten students will meet

their teachers in the gated Kindergarten area.

This year there will be many students who walk to school, some will be driven to

school in cars, and still some will arrive in school buses. We ask the walkers to

enter through the back gates. We ask parents who are driving children to school

to use the Kiss And Ride lanes, and not park on the streets, as this can be danger-

ous when crossing the streets.

School Council ELECTIONS

As you know, School Council appointments

are for a one year term only. I would like to

thank our current School Council Garner Liv-

erpool, Raj Kumar, Sandy Dhillon, Indy

Mankoo, Bob Nagra, Pam Townsend and

Prarthna Gawri for all of their time and hard

work put into this year's initiatives and ac-

tivites. We are so very thankful to have had

such a supportive council working on behalf

of our students and families.

Nomination forms for next year's School

Council will be sent home early in September,

and School Council elections will be held on

September 30th. More detailed information

will be on our school website. You may also

visit the Peel Board website to learn more

about School Councils.

Staff Leaving

Every year at this time, all schools have to say

good-bye to staff who are moving on to dif-

ferent schools, or have come to the end of

their long-term occasional teaching assign-

ments. We at Walnut Grove, say good-bye

and HUGE Thank-You to the staff members

who are leaving us:

Mrs. Poon (Kindergarten)

Mrs. Silva (Kindergarten)

Mrs. Blake (Grade 1)

Ms. Johal (Grade 1 – LTO)

Ms. Bening (Grade 4 LTO)

Mrs. Philip (Grade 3 LTO)

Mrs. Singh (Grade 1 LTO)

Ms. Bessette (BTA- LTO)

Mrs. Kuttiyappan (Sp. Needs TA – LTO)

We wish them well in their new endeavours,

and thank them for the work they have done

and the care they have shown to our stu-

dents.

Thank you Volunteers

Volunteers are an important part of our

school. We would like to thank all of you

who have volunteered your valuable time

this year to support our students. We value

you as a volunteer and appreciate your dedi-

cation to the children as a supportive aide

and role model. For next year, if you are

interested in volunteering your time in shar-

ing your skills, ideas and knowledge please

let us know. Thank you again for your con-

tinuous support. Together we can make a

difference in the lives of children!

Math Adventure

Math Adventure Day at Walnut Grove

was a huge success. Students from Cas-

tlebrook Family of Schools experienced

outdoor mathematics with hands on

problem solving materials. Some of

the manipulatives used were giant tan-

grams, geoboards and 3 D shapes. It was an engaging ex-

perience for all the students as they

collaborated and problem solved

with their peers. Special thank you

to Castlebrooke students for leading

the math stations. It was a great

way to inspire students to learn

math!

Peel board recognizes Crossing Guard

Appreciation Day on June 10

The Peel board will recognize the contribu-

tion of school crossing guards on Crossing

Guard Appreciation Day, June 10. The board

encourages students, parents and staff to take

a moment to thank the neighbourhood cross-

ing guards who help to ensure a safe journey to and

IDLE-FREE Zone

Our school is working to protect the health of our stu-

dents and the health of our environment. We ask you to

show your support by turning off your engine while

dropping off or waiting to pick up your child at school.

The emissions that come from our tailpipes harm all of

us, especially children who breathe more and at a faster

rate than adults. By turning off your car, our students,

teachers and parents won't breathe in unhealthy fumes as

they enter school.

Air pollution also poses particular risks for our children

with asthma. So, if you're going to be sitting still for

more than 60 seconds, remember to turn your car's en-

gine off. You'll not only improve our air, you'll also save

money in fuel and vehicle wear and tear costs—then we

can all breathe easier.

Moving?

If you are moving over the summer, please

come into the school to let us know what

school your child will be attending in Sep-

tember and to pick up a transfer form. You

can take the transfer form with you to the

student’s new school to register them.

Medication

If your child has medication at school, please note

that we will be sending all medication home with

the students on the last day of school. We will also

send home a new medical form that will need to

be filled out by the doctor for the new school year.

Please return the medication and medical form to

the school in September . Thank you for your assis-

tance.

Online Bussing Information

At the beginning of August 2011, parents can find out about

your child’s bussing information if they are eligible for trans-

portation. Please follow these steps:

Step One—go to website address Http://businfo.stopr.ca

Step Two—click on Student Login

Step Three—enter your child’s OEN number found at the

top of your child’s report card

Step Four—click on Walnut Grove P.S.

Step Five—enter your street number only

Step Six—enter the grade your child will be in September

2014 and click submit.

Should you have any questions with regard to the bussing

information, you can contact Transportation at 905-890-

6000.

Beyond the Hurt

Thank you to all the parents who attended

Beyond the Hurt workshop. Amy Obendor-

fer , guest speaker, helped parent understand

what Bullying is and how parents can help

their children who are bullied to overcome

and be empowered. Parents were apprecia-

tive of this useful workshop.

Welcome to Kindergarten

Our Welcome to Kindergarten Information night was a suc-

cess. We had many excited parents and students who came

to learn the expectations of the Junior Kindergarten pro-

gram. Students had the opportunity to be in the kindergar-

ten classrooms and work at different centres. Parents

learned how they can use technology to stay in touch with

their child’s learning. It was a fun filled evening to meet all

of the eager parents and students. Thank you for being a

part of this special evening.

EQAO

Our Grade 3 and 6 students were very busy writing the

EQAO for the last two weeks. Thank you parents for your

support in making sure your child was here at school on

time during EQAO days. Please know your child’s results

from the assessment of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics

will be sent home in the fall. The letter will indicate your

child’s achievement in relation to the Provincial standards.

Our school will use the results to guide programming and

teaching practices so that all students benefit.

On the road again—how to keep your cyclist

safe

Here are some tips you can review with your child to en-

sure bike season gets off to a great start:

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike with both

feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fit—if it's too loose, it could fall off, if

it's too tight, it's uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and

reflector

older riders should have a light and/or reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways

before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign

or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesn't

3 steps to quality summer child care for your child

If you have a school-age child, finding summer child care

can be a real challenge. But you can follow these three sim-

ple steps to help you choose a program that’s best for your

family. It will mean a summer full of fun and learning for

your child—and peace of mind for you.

Step 1

Call Child Care Info Peel

905-890-9432 or 1-888-836-5550

Child care experts provide specific information about sum-

mer camps and other child care providers in your

neighbourhood. They can answer your questions and give

you information to help you choose the program that’s

right for your family.

It’s a good idea to call the info line early to give yourself

enough time to investigate potential programs and make

your decision before the program fills up.

Step 2

Schedule an appointment to meet with the program director

or to speak over the phone, so that you can get more infor-

mation about the program. If possible, visit the program or

the facility in which it will be held. The more information

you have, the better you will be able to decide if this pro-

gram is a good "fit" for your child and your family.

Step 3

When you are checking out summer programs, don’t be

afraid to ask a lot of questions—it’s the best way to make

sure you have all the information you need. In general, you

will want to ask questions about the program, staff, health

and safety practices, food provided, and costs.

For more information, call Child Care Info Peel or visit

www.cdrcp.com/ccip.html.

The Peel District School Board’s We Welcome the World Centres located

in Brampton, Malton and Mississauga, are the first point of contact for

all newcomer families to become familiar with the educational system in

Peel. The centre are open all year—including the summer months.

In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, We Welcome the World Centres provide newcomers with a

host of services including: reception, orientation, interpretation and referrals.

At each centre parents/guardians and students will discover:

computer portals—guided introduction to the Peel Welcome to School Kits and other Peel resources

settlement service information

translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process

age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources

audio-visual materials to explain the adult education program

professionally administered child-care (only available during assessment and orientation process)

information about various community supports and programming available

For more information about the We Welcome the World Centre and the services they provide, call 905-366-8791.

Preparing for the summer sun

Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to health concerns such as sunburn and skin cancer. As summer approaches and the

weather gets warmer, it is necessary to apply sunscreen to protect ourselves from too much sun damage and burns.

In summer, we are exposed to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) rays. This exposure is a risk factor for developing skin can-

cer and cataracts later in life. The UV index is the measure commonly used in Canada to assess the strength of the sun’s

UV rays risk on a given day.

What is the UV Index?

The index scale ranges from 0 to 10. The higher the value, the more intense ultraviolet rays.

The UV index is calculated daily by Environment Canada using ozone and weather information. It can vary from day to

day with changes in the ozone layer – the thinner the ozone layer, the higher the index reading.

How to protect your family from the sun?

Wear a hat (preferably with a broad brim), sunglasses and protective clothing on sunny days.

Use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or greater whenever you're outdoors.

Encourage your children to play in shady areas if they are outside for a long period of time.

Remember that sunburn can occur even on a cloudy day, as up to 80 per cent of UV rays can penetrate light clouds,

and 40 per cent of UV rays can bounce back from sand, water or concrete.

Summer activities that boost learning

Kindergarten to grade 4

Sorting and stacking – Teach classification skills with dinnerware. Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes

and shapes. Also have your child sort flatware – forks with forks, spoons with spoons. This is like recognizing the shapes of

letters and numbers.

Comic strip writing – Use comic strips to help with writing. Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to

arrange them in order. Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing).

Float and sink – Encourage hypothesizing (guessing). Use several objects – soap, a dry sock, a bottle of shampoo, a wet

sponge, an empty bottle. Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub. Then drop

the objects in the water, one by one, to see what happens.

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news – As a family, choose an important news event to follow for a day or two. Ask each person to find as

much information on the topic as possible – read newspapers, listen to the radio and watch TV news. Then talk about

what everyone learned.

Pro and con: what do you think? – Make a family game of discussing a special issue. For example, "Teenagers should be

allowed to vote," or "There should never be any homework." Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to sup-

port their views. Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views. Which views are most convincing? For variety,

assign family members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con.

Stretch, run, walk – Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day. For example, run or walk briskly for 10

minutes. Walk, when possible, instead of driving, for any distance less than a mile. Have your child make a week-long

exercise plan. Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child.

Let your voice be heard – Promote good citizenship. Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper

about an issue affecting children – for example, suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be

planned for youngsters. Children are citizens, and their ideas are worth hearing.

Summary of Your Voice Counts Survey Results for Walnut Grove Public School

The Your Voice Counts Survey was recently completed to find out what staff, students and parents/guardians

think about Walnut Grove P.S.. The survey touched on many different areas that impact school effectiveness,

and was completed by 97% of staff, 84% of students (grades 4-7) and 46% of parents/guardians. In this

summary, key survey results are presented as % strongly agreed/agreed.

With response rates of less than 50% for our parents/guardians, we will need to interpret our results with cau-

tion. With less than 50%, the results may demonstrate a pattern, but may not fully represent the opinions of our

parents/guardians.

Overall Results

School strengths

Staff, students, and parents/guardians felt that Walnut Grove is a safe and caring school; it is a safe learning

environment for all students. Students feel like they belong, that they are respected and that they are treated

fairly. Staff, students and parents believe that the teaching, learning and assessment are very strong at Walnut

Grove, and parents want to be involved in their children’s learning. They feel that there are ample opportuni-

ties for students to develop leadership skills and explore possible career paths.

Areas for improvement

Staff, students, and parents/guardians felt that even in a safe, nurturing environment, some bullying still does

occur, and we need to continue to address awareness and prevention of bullying.

Results by Area

Student voice

96% of students, 79% of staff, and 86% of parents/guardians felt that students felt safe, that they belong and

that they are treated fairly at Walnut Grove.

Home, school, and community

72% of students, 73% of staff, and 77% of parents/guardians felt that home and school work together, and

communicate regularly about student learning.

Teaching and learning

94% of students, 87% of staff, and 86% of parents/guardians felt that staff have high expectations for students,

use up-to-date teaching and learning strategies, and incorporate student interests as well as technology into

programs.

Assessment

91% of students, 82% of staff, and 78% of parents/guardians felt that staff communicates with students and

parents about how they are doing; they help students set goals and monitor and assess student learning.

School and classroom leadership

94% of students, 86% of staff, and 87% of parents/guardians felt that staff help students reach goals, solve

problems, work with others, and see others like them doing great things.

40 hours to graduate

Since 1999, all students in Ontario secondary schools are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community

involvement in order to receive a diploma. The purpose of this requirement is to encourage students to develop an un-

derstanding of the various roles they can play in their community. Students are now able to start accumulating commu-

nity involvement hours in the summer before they enter grade 9.

Research shows that early involvement in community service helps students build a spirit of civic responsibility which

can be expanded as they move through secondary school. The aim of the 40-hour requirement is to encourage students

to become actively involved in making positive contributions to their community.

The community involvement component is an opportunity for students and parents to work together, independent of

the school. With parent support, your teen is responsible for finding and completing 40 hours of community service.

Parents should provide assistance to their teen in the selection of community involvement activities. Here’s how to get

started:

Spend some time with your teen going through the list of eligible and ineligible activities in the Peel District School

Board’s ―40 Hours‖ brochure. You can obtain a copy of the brochure from your school or online at

www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/

View online resources at www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/

Visit http://www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/volunteerjobboard/ for available volunteer opportunities

Please note that the selection of the activities should take into account the age, maturity, and ability of the student, and

the location and environment of the proposed activity.

Thinking about the future

82% of students, 76% of staff, and 72% of parents/guardians felt that staff help students explore their interests

and help them plan and prepare for the future, including using technology.

Student feelings

96% of students, 79% of staff, and 82% of parents/guardians felt that students at Walnut Grove feel good

about themselves their friendships and the adults in the school that help them.

Bullying/harassment

17% of students and 9% of parents/guardians felt that Bullying happens sometimes or often at Walnut Grove

Students, staff and parents/guardians felt that the most common forms of bullying were Verbal Bullying, So-

cial Bullying and Physical Bullying

Next steps

We will develop goals to address the suggested areas for improvement identified in the survey results. These goals will

be included in our School Success Plan for 2014-2015. We appreciate input from our school community and, as always,

will work together to ensure Walnut Grove provides a learning and working environment that is safe, welcoming, and

inclusive for all.

Our Next Steps will include:

continued and more in-depth focus on bullying prevention and intervention

explicitly teach students to advocate for themselves, and to be proactive about personal safety

explicitly teach students the difference between bullying and conflict

continue to work on identifying and understanding feelings and healthy, positive responses to our feelings

invite and encourage parent participation in student homework and activities, including 21st century learning and

the use of technology to support learning