Success. Every Student. Every Day.
Dr. C.F. Cannon PS
October
2016
1196 Cedar St
Oshawa, ON
L1J 3S2
Phone: (905) 725-0344
Fax:
(905) 725-8233
No School
Oct. 7th
PA Day
Oct. 10
Thanksgiving
Monday
Oshawa Trustees
Michael Barrett
[email protected]
905-725-2980
Larry Jacula
[email protected]
905-571-0195
Linda Stone
[email protected]
905-720-2807
Oshawa Superintendent :
Silvia Peterson
[email protected]
905-666-5500
Principal:
Ms. Sparkman
Vice-Principal: Mr. Ruddock
Website:
http://cannon.ddsbschools.ca
Twitter:
@DrCannonSchool
Principal’s Message
The month of September has quickly passed. Our staff and students have been
learning together to support the learning needs of our students.
As a school, we are working on the following goals:
In Mathema cs: For every strand in Mathema cs, students will improve 1 levels from
the diagnos c to the summa ve task.
In Reading: We are focused on Summary and Retelling skills. Our goal is that by the
end of October 15% of students will be at or above expected reading level.
In Wri ng: All students will increase 1 level from the common diagnos c assessment
to the common summa ve assessment. Grade‐like teams will use common forms of
wri ng. Our focus on the traits of wri ng include organiza on, ideas and fluency.
Our EQAO scores in Grades 3 & Grade 6 have been released. We are using the data to
see where we can be er support our students and their learning. We con nued to
make growth in Mathema cs in both Grades 3 and 6. Results indicated that we need
to con nue to focus on Wri ng, Reading and Mathema cs.
Our QSP Fundraiser has begun. This year the sales of our QSP will be used to offset the
cost of Scien sts in the School and any remaining money will be put towards the cost
of trips and student workshops.
S.C.C. Elec ons were held and we have a great group of commi ed individuals who are
looking forward to a great year of learning. Our S.C.C. Execu ve this year is:
Chairperson: Crystal Keiller‐Vardy
Vice Chairperson: Donna Arsenault
Secretary: Mandie Stewart
Treasurer: Karen Pender
Teacher Rep: Todd Smart
Non‐teaching Rep: Sharon Agnew
Community Rep: Amy McQuaid England
We encourage all members of our school community to par cipate in the SCC to help
support our school goals. Our next mee ng
is Wednesday, October 26th at 3:30.
The staff of Dr. C.F. Cannon wish
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Notes from the Music Department
Special thanks to our morning O' Canada group who share their talents over morning
announcements – Camryn, Hailey, Jada, Merisa, David, Victoria, & Christina
Jazz Band meets every Tuesday at 11:30 in the music room.
Jr. /Int. choir ( gr. 4 to 8) rehearses Thursday in the music room. Love to see old members back, and new
members are welcome to join in the next two weeks. - 11:30 lunchtime. Winter concert in 2 1/2 months.
Concert Band will start in October.
Soprano recorder will be taught to grades four and five this year along with the 3/4 split
class. There is a class set of recorders, but students are encouraged to purchase their own for
health reasons. Again, it is not mandatory for students to purchase a recorder. However, I will
be selling soprano recorders for $5.00, and will purchase them from various music stores
within the next few weeks.
If interested, please send in $5.00 with signed form obtained from Mrs. Beatty. Please feel free
to contact me if you have any concerns or questions. Miss B.
Upcoming Dates
November - Information night for O'Neill Performing Arts Program
December 7th - Jr./Int. Winter Concert (featuring Choir, Jazz Band & Concert Band); 7:00
p.m. Gym
December 14th- Primary Spring Concert (grades 1 to 3); 7:00 p.m. Gym
Stage Crew 2016‐2016
Abdallah, Camryn, Nathan, Troy,
Merisa, Pernell, and Hailey
Live from the office the O’Canada
music ensemble David, Chris na,
Hailey, Merisa, Pernell, Camryn,
Victoria and Jada
From Your Kodiak Library It has been a great start to the new school year in your Kodiak Library! A re‐designed space, new shelves, and
hundreds of new books at all reading levels greet students when they arrive. There are also some great new lunch programs that are beginning this month ‐ Books and Board Games (Monday),
Technology Tuesday, Girls Can Code (Wednesday), and Homework Haven. These programs are for students in grades
4‐8 and will be held Monday ‐ Wednesday (11:30 ‐ 12:15) for six week sessions. Learn more and register at
www.KodiakLibrary.ca.
Mark Your Calendar September 26: Kodiak Library Lunch Programs Begin
October: Ba le of the Books
November 16‐17: Scholas c Book Fair # 1
January: Forest of Reading
February 15‐16: Scholas c Book Fair # 2
April 27 – May 5: Hot Docs Film Fes val
June: Scholas c Book Fair # 3
Stay Connected Mr. Kreider, Teacher – Librarian
(t) 905.725.0344
(e) [email protected]
Twi er: @MrKreiderDDSB www.KodiakLibrary.ca
October
Islamic History Month On October 25, 2007, the Parliament of Canada officially declared October as Islamic History Month in Canada. The goal of this
month is to highlight contribu ons by Muslims to the world and provide Canadians with an opportunity to learn more about
Islamic heritage as an element of our Canadian fabric.
“Islamic civiliza ons introduced many discoveries such as coffee, naviga on, flight and advances in medicine. Through dialogue,
awareness and finding opportuni es to embed informa on in the curriculum, related to the rich Islamic History, DDSB students and
educators will con nue to see themselves represented in the curriculum, classroom, and school community.
At Dr. Cannon Public School, we acknowledge Islamic History Month
October 11‐12
Yom Kippur Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement” and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fas ng, prayer and repentance. On Yom
Kippur, Jewish people reflect on their lives, ask for forgiveness from family and friends and take steps toward improvement. Jewish
people will a end five religious services over the course of Yom Kippur. As part of the High Holidays, which also includes Rosh
Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur falls 10 days a er
Rosh Hashanah on the 10th of Tishrei, which is a Hebrew month that correlates with September or October on the secular calendar.
A er Yom Kippur, prepara on begins for the next holiday, Sukkot.
October 17
Interna onal Day of the Eradica on of Poverty The observance of the Interna onal Day for the Eradica on of Poverty can be traced back to October 17,1987. The theme for this
year is “Moving from humilia on and exclusion to par cipa on: Ending poverty in all its forms,” to highlight the social, emo onal,
psychological aspects of poverty that affect people’s lives and their human dignity. By looking at the mul dimensional aspects of
poverty, it is hoped that a greater awareness and understanding will be brought to the issue.
Poverty Youth Strategy (Research Partnership with Brock University) – During the month of October, the Durham District School
Board will begin a research partnership with Brock University at three Secondary School sites (Brock H.S., G.L. Roberts CVI, and Pine
Ridge S.S). The research will take on a narra ve inquiry approach where par cipants (students, administrators, parents, and
teachers) will share their experiences on the impacts of poverty. Through this research methodology, theore cal
conceptualiza ons will arise to inform the Durham District School Board’s Youth Strategy.
Geometry
Source: Ontario Helping your child do Mathema cs A guide for Parents
K to Grade 6 The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat
Shapes are all around us! Children who can recognize and iden fy different shapes and spa al rela onships in their
environment will be be er prepared for our school wide geometry focus this month at Dr. C.F. Cannon.
What are the names of various shapes? When talking and playing with your child, iden fy things by their shape and
size. “Please take the largest cereal box out of the cupboard.” “Please pass me the cylinder salt container.”
Ask your child to look for two‐dimensional shapes, such as circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles. Look for
street signs that are different shapes.
Looking for three‐dimensional objects, such as cubes, cones, spheres, prisms, pyramids, and cylinders. How is a
juice box like a rectangular prism?
Games that you can play.
Play “I SPY” asking to iden fy an object when you say, “I spy something that is round,” “I spy something that is shaped
like a cube.”
Look at a picture from a book or magazine. Examine the different shapes that you can find.
Sort capital le ers according to where they have one or two lines of symmetry
Building ac vi es help children think about how certain shapes keep things from falling down.
Geometry is all around us. Have fun exploring!
Coming up: Oct. 6—Pizza Thursday :) KODIAK DATES TO
REMEMBER
Oct. 7 —PA Day Oct. 10—Thanksgiving Monday Oct. 11, 12, 13 Dental Screening Oct. 14—QSP orders are due Oct. 19—Family Fun Night – Family Science Night Oct. 28—Assembly 12:30 p.m. Nov. 3—School Photo RETAKE DAY Nov. 7—HPV #1 & Hep B #1 Grade 7 male/female HPV #!Grade 8 female Jan. 16—19 Dental Screening Portable Clinic Feb. 6— Menactra Grade 7 male –female and HPV #1 for any Grade 8 female who missed Nov 7 The GIRL TALK Empowerment Leadership Certificate Program is a
six-week program that invites grades 7 & 8 girls to come participate in
hands-on workshops related to issues including: self-esteem, body image
and leadership. The GIRL TALK Program will be led by motivational
speaker and media personality, Katie Zeppieri. Dr. C.F. Cannon's
program begins on Wednesday, October 12 @ 3:00-4:00pm. Girls must
commit to all six after-school sessions in order to successfully graduate
from the program. Snacks and a copy of the GIRL TALK book will be
provided!
Pizza every Friday or
Every Thursday if the
Friday falls on a PA
Day. Hot yummy
Pizza $2.00 per slice