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April 7
April 8
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April 14
April 15
April 15-16
April 16
April 17
April 18-21
April 22
April 23
April 24-25
April 28
April 30
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Peel Technological Skills Challenge
Grad photos
MAAD presentation to grade 7 and 8
Silver Birch reading program Jeopardy playoffs
SciTech acceptance letters mailed out
Red Maple reading program Jeopardy playoffs
Silver Birch final Jeopardy p. 6-7
Red Maple final Jeopardy p. 1-2
Day of Pink
Mathematica school contest
Grade 6 Chess tournament - lunch – 2:00
Quebec meeting at lunch
3-pitch baseball at lunch
Grade 7 chess tournament
Grade 8 chess tournament – lunch -2:20
No school
SciTech acceptance due
Musical all day rehearsal
Musical performance 7PM
Ice Hockey tournament
Spring Dance
ONGOING ACTIVITIES/CLUBS
Silver Birch, Red Maple reading programs Jeopardy
Knitting Club – grade 6/7 lunch on Fridays
Bridge Club – Tuesdays – both lunches
Banana Grams Club – 6/7 lunch Thursdays
Dramazing – Tuesdays before school
Live Notes – grade 6 lunch
Choirs – Thursdays after school
Take Two – Fridays before school
Musical – Thursdays after school
Road Runners Club - morning
TBHL grade 6 –Mondays lunch
TBHL boys – Wed. and Fridays lunch
Handball girls – Tu. And Th. lunch
Ice Hockey tryouts – Thursdays after school
Help us to encourage and enhance parent involvement in Peel
Apply for a position on the board's Parent Involvement Committee
Under the Ministry of Education's Parent Involvement Policy, all boards must have a committee
comprised of a majority of parents that is directly linked to the director of education and trustees.
The Peel board Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) meets regularly throughout the school year
to review the board’s plans for parent involvement as they relate to parent, family and
community engagement, and to make suggestions to schools, councils and the board regarding
additional parent outreach.
As mandated by the ministry, the purpose of Peel board's PIC is to:
 support, encourage, and enhance meaningful parental involvement within schools and across
the district, including, outreach to parents who find involvement more challenging
 work collaboratively with the school board to support student success
 seek out the advice and ideas of school councils, and other parents and partners as they
plan and implement strategies to involve more parents at the regional level
 develop strategies for enhancing parental engagement and outreach
Membership is a majority of parents, reflecting the diversity of the parent community. Parent
representatives will be required to serve two-year terms, beginning in September and ending in
August.
We are now in the process of inviting parents to apply for four positions on the committee. In
early May, a selection sub-committee consisting of current parent and trustee members will
review all parent applications and select representatives using the following Parent Member
Selection Criteria as a guide:
 reflects the diversity of the community
 understands the importance of parent, family and community engagement
 has experience working with newcomers to Canada, Ontario or Peel
 has volunteer experience – including experience on school council
 has previous experience in Peel board parent involvement activities
 demonstrates advocacy and community development skills
 has a present level of involvement in the education system
 demonstrates a keen interest in public education
For more information about the PIC and to download the application package, visit
www.peelschools.org. Under the ‘Parents’ menu, select ‘Get Involved’ and ‘Parent Involvement
Committee’.
Forms must be returned by April 25, 2014.
Peel board celebrates public education
during Education Week – April 14 to 25
Peel public schools will host hundreds of special activities and events to celebrate Education Week
2014. To give schools plenty of time to hold activities, this celebration of education will be held
for two weeks from April 14 to 25. The theme for this year's focus on education is We inspire.
In addition to inviting parents and community residents to visit their classrooms during the week,
Peel schools are hosting open houses, plays/musicals, storytelling, environmental activities, awards
assemblies, talent shows and much more.
One of the highlights of Education Week is the presentation of Awards of Excellence. The award
recipients are students, volunteers, staff and community partners who have made outstanding
contributions to public education in Peel. The awards will be presented to 32 deserving recipients
at the Showcase of Excellence ceremony on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room, HJA Brown
Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario St., Mississauga.
More than 1,100 individuals will also be honoured during Education Week with Awards of
Distinction for their contributions to their school or workplace.
Earth Week – April 21 to 25, 2014
Earth Week encompasses the international celebration of Earth Day on April 22. This is the most
celebrated environmental event worldwide. Initiated in 1970, this event has been considered the
birth of the environmental movement.
Each year, more than 6 million Canadians join 500 million people in over 180 countries in
staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. In Canada, Earth Day has
grown into Earth Week and even Earth Month to accommodate the profusion of events and
projects. Here are some ways that you can celebrate earth week with your family:
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create a backyard or schoolyard habitat
plant a garden or tree
start a recycling program at home
organize a carpooling campaign in your neighbourhood to reduce air pollution
pick up trash in your neighbourhood
read a book about an endangered species
make a visit to your local zoo, aquarium or museum
visit a local park, wildlife area or farm to provide a fun opportunity to learn about the
environment and life
Peel public schools celebrate Education Week
Peel public schools will host hundreds of special activities and events to celebrate Education Week 2014
from April 14 to 25. The theme for this year's two week-long focus on education is We inspire.
Each year, more than 50,000 parents and community members across Peel attend activities and events
during Education Week. We are looking forward to an equally successful week this year.
Keeping children safe in and around storm sewers, waterways
Rising and fast moving water in lakes, ponds and creeks is increasingly likely during spring.
Children playing in and around storm sewers and watercourses, entering storm sewers through
the outfalls, and entering storm sewers through access covers is dangerous. The following
information will help keep children safe:
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water flows in storm sewers and watercourses are unpredictable and may change quickly
toxic gases may be present in and around storm sewers and watercourses
access is restricted, making rescue attempts are difficult
tragic falls could take place
Please review this information with your children and let them know how dangerous storms
sewers and waterways are.
6th Annual Children’s Mental Health Week
School Social Work Services is pleased to invite you to the 6th Annual Children's Mental Health
Week kick-off event on May 5, 2014, at the HJA Brown Education Centre.
This evening event will begin at 6 p.m. with a resource fair offering participants the opportunity
to meet with community partners to gather information about their services. From 6:30 to 8 p.m.,
Tammy Whelen, an educator from the Canadian Mental Health Association, will lead an
inspiring discussion on how adults and children can harness their inner strength to build
resiliency and overcome challenges. Time will be provided for audience participation and
questions.
To register please contact Rowena Kishan at 905-890-1010 ext. 2314. The HJA Brown
Education Centre is located at 5650 Hurontario St. in Mississauga.
Using social media safely
With the growing number of social media sites, it is no surprise that social media is the most
common form of communication for children and teenagers. Posts, status updates, comments,
instant messages, video uploads, tweets and texts have become a regular part of their lives. While
there are many positive benefits to using social media, including staying connected with friends
and expressing your interests, students must be cautious in their use of these networks.
Among the most popular social media platforms used are Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat,
Instagram, WeChat, Vine and Kik Messenger. Many of these platforms are free and are available
on smartphones and other electronic devices. These platforms are easy to navigate and often
allow information to be shared instantly, not only with friends, but with strangers. On social
media, it is important to remember that the world is watching.
Here are some tips to keep your children safe and help them make smart choices when using
social media:
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Have a conversation about what is appropriate online behaviour and what actions could have
huge repercussions that could damage their reputation and be harmful to others.
Tell your children to be smart about what they post online and to think before they post. It is
a lot more public than it seems.
Keep in mind that things you post online may stay there for years. Even if something doesn't
seem embarrassing, it may damage students’ reputations years later when they are looking
for jobs or applying to post-secondary institutions.
Ask your children to think twice before posting photos online. Users have very little control
over where the photos are sent once they’re posted.
Users should only accept people they know in order to protect themselves from spammers,
strangers and others who may be using social networking sites to commit crimes.
Ensure your children set their privacy settings appropriately. Privacy settings aren't
foolproof, but they're important. Take the time to learn how privacy settings work on your
children’s favourite sites, and teach them how to control their privacy.
Tell your children never to share personal and private information with anyone online. This
includes, but is not limited to, his or her full name, age, birth date, address, phone number,
social insurance number, credit card information and parents’ full names.
Limit the amount of time that your children spend on social media platforms and talk about
the importance of healthy and appropriate use of technology.
Kindergarten registration continues at Peel board
Parents can book an appointment to register their children
Children born in 2010 can start kindergarten in September 2014. Parents can contact their local
Peel District School Board school to make an appointment to register their child. To find out
which school their child will attend, parents can call 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212 or
visit www.peelschools.org and click on ‘Find Your School’. School contact information is
available on the Peel board website at www.peelschools.org/schools/all.
Parents should bring the following to registration:
Proof of child's age
 Canadian birth certificate
 Canadian passport
 citizenship card/certificate
 Permanent Resident Card
 confirmation of permanent residence
 work permit
 refugee permit
Proof of address
 Ontario driver's license
 utility bill
 bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution)
 credit card statement
 federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents)
 purchase agreement
Proof of custody
Proof of immunization
For more information about kindergarten, visit
www.peelschools.org/parents/programs/kindergarten.