The Mustang Monitor
Maryborough Public School
73 McGivern Street
Moorefield, ON N0G 2K0
Phone: (519) 638-3095
Fax: (519) 638-3387
Website: Http://www.ugdsb.on.ca/maryborough
Principal: Mrs. T. Kuchma
Office Coordinator: Mrs. E. Lantz
Newsletter Edition: # 10
Subscription Date: March 31, 2017
Principal’s Message
Welcome to spring, I think it really is here! We are beginning the last 3 months of the school year and the
calendar is filling up. Please check the school website regularly to stay up-to-date with events as changes
are posted to our school link. http://www.ugdsb.ca/maryborough/
In April I am hoping to be able to open the playground climbers and swings. Please remind your children
that we need to share the swings, take turns on the play structures, and keep our hands and feet to
ourselves. Students must be 5 yrs. and older to play on the newest climber (the slide structure is for all
ages at the school).
All classes have been working on an application of knowledge. This has been done by explicitly teaching
a learning process to: “think, plan, do, reflect, repeat.” Teachers have been working to help students
use what they know and apply it in a new situation. The teachers, following the same process, have
been sharing their learning and continue to plan ways to strengthen the application of knowledge. I
encourage you as parents to use the words “think, plan, do, reflect, repeat” at home. We have noticed
that this process can be transferred to many areas in our lives.
Thank you to all the parents who continue to support our SCA by volunteering with hot lunches and to the
parents who help supervise our school trips. Volunteers are a very important part of our school
community.
Finally, I wish all our families a Happy Easter. I hope you are able to take the 4 days to celebrate and
enjoy time with family.
As always if you have any questions and or concerns please contact me at the school
Mrs. T. Kuchma
April 2017
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
Day 4
4
Day 5
5
Day 1
6
Day 2
Pita Pit
9
10
Day 4
11
Day 5
12
Day 1
Hot Dog Lunch
16
17
18
Day 3
19
Day 4
Chicken
Burges
Easter
Monday
7
Day 3
8
Pizza Day
13
Day 2
Culture Day
20
Day 5
Snow Date
Basketball
Tournament
14
15
Good Friday
21
Day 1
22
Pizza Day
Basketball
Tournament
23
24
Day 2
25
Day 3
26
Day 4
27
Day 5
P.J. Day
SCA Meeting
(7:00 pm)
Pita Pit
Jump Rope
For Heart
Assembly
(2:40 pm)
28
29
P.A Day
(No School
for Students)
There will be a S.C.A. meeting April 25th at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to
come!
Dear Parents,
Our final Scholastic Book Fair is running for the week April 24-April 27. Monday all students will have an
opportunity to come to the Learning Commons Library with their teachers to Browse and View items at the
Book Fair. Students may purchase items during nutrition breaks on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as
well as Thursday after school until 4:30. The Family draw will take place on Thursday afternoon. Please send
your child’s draw form (on the Scholastic flyer) to school to enter in the draw.
All proceeds from the Book Fair go towards new books and supplies for the Library Learning Commons. Thank
you for supporting your child’s desire to read and helping to provide new materials for our Learning Commons
Library.
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Morrison
Teacher Librarian
Active &Safe Routes to School
April 22nd is Earth Day! Are you looking for an easy way to celebrate Earth Day every day? Walk, bike or
wheel to and from school! In addition to reducing air pollution around school, kids will benefit from more
exercise, social time, independence and concentration at school.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Active & Safe Routes to School (WDG ASRTS) encourages families to walk, bike
or wheel to and from school safely every day. @WDGASRTS posts useful tips, news and information on
Twitter to help your family’s feet hit the pavement on your school commute.
Follow & you could win!! If you begin to follow @WDGASRTS in the month of April and retweet one of our
tweets, your name will be entered to win a grocery gift card!
@WDGASRTS #wdgwalkstoschool
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
Friday, April 28th
No School for Students
Talking About Mental Health
Child and Youth Mental Health & Well-Being Week!
(May1 – 5)
Child and Youth Mental Health and Well-being Week is in the first week of May. It is about promoting mental
wellness, increasing awareness of the child and youth mental health, decreasing stigma and understanding
that support is available. Let’s improve everyone’s mental health and well- being!
The theme for Child and Youth Mental Health and Well-being at UGDSB is: Have a SUPER Week!
Social Connections
Understanding Emotions
Personal Health
Empowerment
Resilience
Each day of the week will focus on a different aspect of Mental Health and Well Being. The schools will be
provided with resources and activities related to each day’s theme.
As a parent, you can increase the Mental Health and Well-being of your children, youth and family too! Here
are some suggestions:
Monday May 1 -Social Connection - “Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today”.
 Say Hi to 3 people that you do not know. Perform a random act of kindness.
Tuesday May 2 – Understanding Emotions – “Understanding Emotions Creates Positive Actions”
 Right now, stop and reflect on how you are feeling. Take a couple of moments as a family to do some
deep breathing. http://youth.anxietybc.com/how-do-it Now, how are you feeling?
Wednesday May 3 – Personal Health - “Move, Sleep, Eat, Repeat. Keep yourself healthy every day”.
 Did you know that how our bodies feel affects how good we are feeling? Three of the best things you
can do to improve your mood is to exercise, sleep well and eat well. Go for a walk or play a game, get
outside, turn off the devices an hour before bed and eat fresh food! The more you do to help your body
feel good, the better you will feel!
Thursday May 4 – Empowerment - “Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World”.
 You are encouraged to look for ways to make a difference in your school and community. Start small,
you never know where it will lead too.
Friday May 5 – Resilience - “Every Challenge is a Learning Experience”.
 Mental Health and Well-being means coping with the ups and downs of day to day life. Building more
resilient thoughts and skills can really help. Children and youth can also find support by seeking help
from caring adults. Take time now to talk with child or youth about who those caring adults are in their
lives.
For more information about Mental Health and Well-being and interactive activities with your children and
youth:
Mind your Mind (online) www.mindyourmind.ca/Interactives
Fun, interactive options for de-stressing for youth.
Smiling Mind (Free App) smilingmind.com.au/
An app that guides you through simple, calming meditations.
GoNoodle (Free App) https://www.gonoodle.com/
Fun interactive body and mind breaks for kids.
At the end of the week, talk with your child/youth about the things that made them feel more connected,
emotionally aware, healthy, empowered and resilient and continue to do those things every day!
Most of all… have a SUPER week!
Dr. Lynn Woodford is the Mental Health and Addiction Lead for Upper Grand District School Board
Follow me on twitter: @drlynnwoodford
Free Teeth Cleaning
For children and youth up to 17 who
cannot afford dental care.
Help prevent cavities and keep teeth and gums healthy. Our services include cleaning, fluoride,
sealants, and brushing/flossing instruction.
Moorefield
Drayton
April 24 – 28, 2017
June 22– 30, 2017
To book an appointment call the Dental Intake Line:
1-800-265-7293 ext. 2661
Thank you to the Community Mennonite Fellowship Church
and the Moorefield Optimist Club for donating space.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
1-800-265-7293 | www.wdgpublichealth.ca
[email protected]
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader” - Margaret Fuller.
In education, we strive to teach our students how to be critical readers so that they can flourish in their
future endeavours whether in English or in French. Reading skills in French are not unlike reading skills in
your first language, however, reading in French does require attention to a different sound system,
different vocabulary and at times an understanding of contexts or cultures that may be different than those
in another language.
How can parents support student reading at home when they don’t speak French?
One way to do this is to read with your child in their first language. Research shows that reading
behaviours and skills are transferable across languages. For example, understanding how to retell a story
in English using the beginning, middle, and end structure is a skill that is transferable to French.
Opportunities for shared reading will support motivation and skills in reading no matter the language.
Asking your child to predict what the text will be about or what will happen next, to visualise what is
happening as you read and to use picture clues to better understand the text are all activities that will
positively impact reading.
Another way to support and motivate your child is to encourage them to read to you in French and then
ask them to summarize or retell what they have read. This shows them that you are interested in and
value their reading experience in French and may even teach you some new French vocabulary along the
way. Simply having a conversation with your child about what they are reading in French and asking
questions is an additional way to show your interest and support.
What happens when students are not moving forward in their reading or parents have concerns
about student progress?
Research shows that interventions can be effectively delivered in the student’s first language as well as in
French at a time when the gap between strong and weak readers is still relatively small. Early intervention
is key. Discussing your concerns as soon as they arise by speaking with your child’s teacher and then
examining appropriate courses of action and supports as a team are important first steps.
It is important to remember that a student struggling in reading does not mean that the student is not a
good fit for learning French. French as a second language programs are for all students. Promoting this
belief helps to create a supportive environment where students feel more confident and can be
successful.
Further Reading:
1. What Works? Research into Practice. “Supporting Early Language and Literacy. Dr. Janette Pelletier
OISE, University of Toronto. The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat.
2. What Works? Research into Practice. “ Early Identification and Intervention for At-Risk Readers in
French Immersion. Nancy Wise and Dr. Xi Chen. OISE, University of Toronto. The Literacy and Numeracy
Secretariat.
Monthly Environmental Activities to Help Celebrate our Planet
April 22nd is Earth Hour!
It is vital to teach our children to respect and take care of the environment.
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd!
“Founded in 1990, Earth Day Canada inspires people of all ages across the country to connect with nature
and build resilient communities as well as foster an intrinsically motivated, enduring commitment to
stewardship and conservation.” https://earthday.ca/about/
Why is it so import to connect kids with nature
waystogogreenblog.com
Kids who don’t get outside, who aren’t stimulated by their environment, won’t grow
up with the motivation to
protect our planet. Kids who don’t connect to their inner nature through creative play won’t be as resilient as
generations before them.”
https://earthday.ca/ed2017/everyone/
Ideas for your family to celebrate Earth Day:
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Get involved with Earth Day’s EarthPlay https://earthday.ca/ed2017/schools/ . You can download an
activity tool kit and enjoy the many suggestions to promote outdoor activities and learning for kids.
Spend a day outside. In the garden with your family, plant vegetables, trees or native flowers and
attract native animals and pollinators. Or join a local community event to help clean your
neighbourhood or restore local plant life,
Make commitments to cut down on your energy usage as well as waste. Turn lights off, power
down electrical devices, turn down your thermostat and only do full loads of laundry and dishes. Always
bring cloth bags when shopping, refuse to buy over packaged products, and lug a mug instead of using
non-recyclable coffee cups.
Learn more about the environment and the effects of global warming. Encourage awareness and
promote the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle way of life.
Spring
Remember that every day is Earth Day! Don't restrict yourself to just one day a year. Make environmental
actions and caring about the planet a habit – on Earth day and every day.
All branches are closed Friday April 14, Sunday
April 16 and Monday April 17
After School Adventures (Grades SK- 3)
Celebrate Canadian Authors, eh! We're going
to celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday with
books written by Phoebe Gilman and Robert
Munsch!
Wednesdays, April 5 - May 10, 4:00 - 5:00 pm.
Booktastic (Grades 4 - 6)
LOL! Join us for some Laugh Out Loud fun!
Tuesdays, April 4 - May 9, 3:34 - 4:45 pm.
Lovers of the Birds Flock Together: Exploring
Summer Birds (Adult)
We will explore summer birds in Mapleton
Township.
Wednesday, April 19, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Book Club (Adult)
Join us as we discuss the novel "Boston Girl" by
Anita Diamant.
Wednesday, April 26, 6:45 - 8:00 pm.
Scrabble Club (Adult)
Join us for an afternoon of casual word building
entertainment! No experience necessary.
Please register.
Monday, April 24, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Wellington County Library
106 Wellington St S, Drayton N0G 1P0
Story Time (3-5 years)
Our Story Times are created to help your child
get ready for reading. Share stories, songs,
rhymes and activities aimed at developing your
child's early literacy skills. Parents and
Caregivers are encouraged to participate.
Tuesdays, April 4 - May 23, 10:15 - 11:00 am OR
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Fridays, April 7 - May 26, 10:15 - 11:00 am (no
Story Time April 14)
Baby Time (0 - 12 months)
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of
books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and
stories.
Mondays, April 3 - May 15, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
(No Baby Time April 17)
Toddler Time (1-3 years)
Come explore the alphabet with us! Songs,
stories, rhymes and finger plays are aimed at
developing early literacy skills. Parents and
Caregivers are encouraged to participate.
Mondays, April 3 - May 15, 10:00 - 10:30 am OR
10:45 - 11:15 am (No Toddler Time April 17)
Paws 4 Stories (Grades K- 6)
This reading programme is designed to help kids
practice reading fluency with a certified dog and
handler in a relaxed atmosphere. Offered in
partnership with St. John Ambulance. Please
register.
Saturday, April 29, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Wild about Upcycling (Pre-teen)
Be creative with something "old".
Friday, April 21, 3:45 - 4:45 pm.
Making the Most of Online Library Resources
(Adult)
The library is open 24/7! Learn more about our
online services including eBooks via OverDrive,
the BookMyne mobile app, our new Enterprise
online catalogue, and other databases that you
can access free of charge. Please register.
Monday, April 10, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Build it! LEGO Challenge (Grades K – 6)
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You
bring your creativity and we will provide the
LEGO.
Friday, April 7, 3:45 - 4:45 pm
PA Day Movie and Programme! (Grades K- 6)
Join us as we watch the movie Angry Birds and
have some popcorn along with a short
programme.
Friday, April 28, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
National Canadian Film Day: Brooklyn (Adult)
It's National Canadian Film Day 150! Join us as
we play a Canadian film and participate in the
world's largest film festival! This is happening
coast-to-coast for one day only, so come out
and celebrate our great nation and the
wonderful films it produces. You could even win
a gift pack of prizes!
Wednesday, April 19, 6:15 pm.
Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt (All Ages)
The Easter Bunny has lost some very special
carrots and eggs. Find the items and
unscramble the Easter Bunny's secret words to
win a prize!
Monday, April 10 - Wednesday, April 12 during
branch hours
The Battle of Vimy Ridge, April 9 – 12, 1917
In April 2017, we remember the Battle of Vimy Ridge which took place 100 years ago. Some say
Canada came of age in those harsh days. The Canadian National Vimy Memorial marks the site
of Canada’s most significant First World War engagement, and stands as a tribute to all
Canadians who served during the First World War, particularly those killed in France whose
final resting place was unknown. It displays the names of 11,285 Canadians who died in France
and whose final resting place is unknown.
If you would like to learn more about Vimy Ridge, check out some of our resources.
• Vimy: The battle and the legend by Tim Cook
• From Vimy to Victory: Canada’s fight to the finish of World War I by Hugh Brewster
(Juvenile Non-fiction)
• Vimy Ridge: A Canadian reassessment by Geoffrey Hayes
• Victory at Vimy: Canada comes of age, April 9 – 12, 1917 by Theodore Barris
• For King and Empire (DVD)
ALTERNATE FORMATS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST