November 2016 NEWSLETTER
Stephanie D’Ambrosio
Principal
Titans’ Times
Safe Arrival # 705-727-4267 press 1
Twitter: @VP_Terry_Fox or @TFTitans
Mike Wilson
Vice Principal
From the Office…
With the cooler weather approaching, students are
reminded to dress for the temperature. An extra pair
of socks and proper footwear will help keep your child
warm and comfortable throughout the day. Progress
reports will be coming home on November 11th.
Teachers look forward to meeting with students and
their parents to discuss their progress. Please contact
your child’s teacher if you don’t have a conference
time yet.
Website: http://ter.scdsb.on.ca/
IMPORTANT DATES
School Hours
8:45 – 10:25 Instructional Period
10:25 – 10:45 Nutrition Break
10:45 – 11:05 Fitness Break
11:05 – 12:45 Instructional Period
12:45 – 1:05 Nutrition Break
1:05 – 1:25 Fitness Break
1:25 – 3:05 Instructional Period
3:05 Dismissal
Nov. 3 – Terry Fox CHAPTERS Night (5pm-9pm)
Nov. 10 – “When I Grow Up…” (dress up as your future job/position)
Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day
Nov. 11 - Progress reports go home
Nov. 16 – Picture retake day
Nov. 18 – P.A. Day & conferences
Nov. 22 – Gr. 8 transition day at Eastview
Nov. 25 – Pajama Day
Terry Fox School Council: School Council is a group of
parent/guardian volunteers whose focus is to support the
school and its community through fundraising, events and
activities. Some of our ongoing efforts include Eat Well to Excel,
pizza lunches and milk program. For November/December,
consider participating in our Snow Valley Coupon fundraiser and
our school’s Barrie Colts night on December 10. Info flyers went
home this week. We are always looking for new volunteers and
all parents are welcome at our meetings. Next School Council
meeting is Wednesday December 7 at 7pm in the
library. Contact us at [email protected]
Message from SCDSB Director of Education Kathi Wallace
At the Sept. 28 Board Meeting, it was shared publicly that I will retire as of December 31, 2016. As
I’m sure you can imagine, this decision was challenging for me. I love what I do - I have felt this way
in every role during my 39 years in this board. It’s truly been an honour to serve the students and
families of Simcoe County throughout my career. I’ve had the privilege of working with fantastic staff,
parents and community partners. I’ve been surrounded by skilled, passionate and caring people.
My focus remains on our work as I complete my time here. The Board of Trustees have started the
search for a new director. We are also now gathering the results of our strategic planning
consultation. The input provided by our staff, students, parents and community members will be
invaluable to the board and senior administration, including the new director, as they move the
system forward.
I am looking forward with optimism to this next stage of my life. It’s a chance to spend some more
time with my family. This includes my growing group of beautiful grandchildren who provide that daily
reminder of life’s wonder and simple joys. It’s that same reminder I cherish from my days as a
classroom teacher.
Free film screening on Nov. 22: Most Likely to Succeed, a documentary
On November 22, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will hold public screenings of
the film Most Likely To Succeed. This film examines the history of education, revealing the growing
shortcomings of conventional education methods in today’s innovative world. The film explores
compelling new approaches that aim to transform learning as we know it. To learn more about the
film and view a trailer, visit www.mltsfilm.org/.
High School Information Nights (coming soon to a high school near you)
Is your child starting Grade 9 next year? High school information nights happen this fall and winter!
Information nights give an overview of what’s new and what to expect, and are a chance to ask
questions.
Students from our school attend:
Eastview Secondary School (421 Grove St. East, Barrie) on Wed. Feb. 22/17, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
High school is an exciting time—there are so many programs, clubs and activities for students to try.
Attend an information night to find out what’s offered at your local high school. See the schedule of
upcoming information nights at www.scdsb.on.ca/highschool.
December is the time of year where "Titans
Show We Care". Our annual Terry Fox
Christmas Food Drive and Mitten Tree
Campaign will take place over a period of
two weeks. Notes will be distributed
to students to take home to inform families
of the details. As students bring in items, it
is suggested that items be delivered to the
main foyer. For younger students, an
opportunity to deliver the items to the foyer
will be provided on days where they will be
travelling to the gym with their classes. The
Barrie Christmas Cheer Association
requests that the non-perishable food items
be canned or boxed (no glass containers)
and be within their best before date.
Donations for the Mitten Tree can include
new mittens, hats and scarves.
Snow Valley coupon booklets
and Barrie Colts’ tickets are
available for purchase. Help
support these School Council
fundraising initiatives!
The Annual Terry Fox Coat Drive has
begun! If you happen to have any gently
used fall or winter coats, please drop them
off in the foyer of the school until
November 15th. The Salvation Army has
always been so appreciative of the
Titans' commitment to this very important
cause.
Terry Fox E.S. will be holding the Remembrance Day
ceremony in our school gym on Friday, November 11, 2016
at 11:15 a.m. We ask any member of our community that
attends to refrain from wearing a hat, unless in uniform, or
bringing beverages into our gym. All guests are asked to
arrive by 11:05 a.m. The Royal Canadian Legion supplies a
poppy to each student and staff member in our school to
wear at this ceremony. All donations will be given to the
Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.