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February 2015
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Goldcrest Gazette
8:00 am—4:00 pm
Message from the Principal
DANCE-A-THON
The Food Drive Committee is
challenging each class
5th
at Goldcrest to bring in 100
items of non-perishable food for
Annual
the 100th day of school. The
Our fifth annual Dance-A-Thon is
Food Drive will begin on Monday,
on Thursday, February 12th. All
February 2nd, and run until the
classes will be participating in 100th Day of School which is
Monday, February 9th, 2015. The
our technology fundraiser and
will be able to purchase snacks donated food items will be going
to the Heart Lake Community
(pre-order only) and glow-in-theFood Cupboard.
dark jewelery during the dance.
905-791-8558
VOLUNTEERS NEED FOR
PANCAKE DAY!!!! -
February 17th. Please call
the office to let us know if
you can assist with this annual event.
REPORT CARDS
Your child will receive his/her
report card on February 5th.
This year, there continues to be
no school-wide interview day for
the February report card. Your
child’s teacher may request an
interview with you. Parents may
also request an interview with
Candy Grams will also be
the teacher. This information will
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nonavailable for $1.00 to purchase to
be communicated on a separate
perishable food items that are needed:
send to a friend.
form with the report card.
peanut butter, cereal, canned fruit.
Mrs. Phillion-Smith—Principal
SOARS AWARDS – HONESTY (JANUARY)
Kindergarten
Gina, Nathaniel, Angel, Vaidehi, Sumaer, Naheed, Saisan, Leshawn, Anaya, Hargun,
Robin, Nimrit
Grade 1
Grade 2
Deborah, Leah, Ali, Ishaan
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Riley, Aneil, Aslan, Diya
Haadi, Jasmine, Sukhvir, Renniel, Prabhjot
Melissa, Aavi, Jason, Adrian, Pricitta, Rahul
Saif, Regan, Shubh, Sara, Amandeep, Kiesha, Hiya
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Goldcrest Gazette
School Council
Daily Timetable:
Please call the school
(905-791-8558) and
leave a message when
your child will be absent
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child’s name, teacher
Upcoming meetings:
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All parents
absence.
Please consider joining our
School Council. Our next
meeting is April 7th from
6-7pm.
8:43 am Student Entry (all students)
8:45 am
Classes Begin
9:45 am
1st Recess (SNACK ONLY)
11:20 am ~LUNCH
12:20 pm
(students play outdoors first)
1:50 pm
2nd Recess
3:15
Dismissal
are welcome!
100 Donations of Food
MUSIC NOTES
It may be cold outside but it will be heating up in the Music Room once
again. Bucket Drumming will be offered as an extracurricular activity
for our 4s and 5s while Recorder/ORFF group will be offered to our
2s and 3s; these groups will further enhance what we are learning in
class and give students valuable opportunities to learn new material
and perform. Choir is also on the agenda for the coming months.
Goldcrest Public School will be hosting a
FOOD DRIVE! Please bring in nonperishable food items between February 2,
2015 - February 9, 2015. We hope that
each class in our school will try to donate
100 items.
Please remember...do not bring anything
that will spoil, or anything that is expired!
Day 1 - Recorder/ORFF
Day 2 - Bucket Drumming
Day 4 - Primary Choir
Day 5 - Junior Choir
Keepin' it Musical,
Mrs. Moiny, Music Teacher
Food Drive Committee
LIBRARY NEWS
The Forest of Reading is underway at Goldcrest! This program is designed to encourage a love of reading in people of all
ages and helps to celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators. The students at Goldcrest are participating in book appreciation, story time enjoyment, reading responses and many discussions about the book themes and
ideas. The Primary classes will hear 10 excellent stories from the Blue Spruce collection through the next few months and
then will have the chance to choose their favourite book to vote for. The Junior students have a number of programs they
can participate in based on their interests and reading abilities. The Silver Birch Express program is designed to encourage Grade 3-5 students with a selection of 10 fiction and non-fiction books. Silver Birch fiction has 10 chapter books with
some very interesting and challenging reading. Silver Birch non-fiction books will be the choice of those students looking for facts and information reading. In April, the junior students participating in the program will vote on their favourites. It looks to be a busy and exciting few months! Happy Reading !
Mrs. Chase, Teacher Librarian
Intramural Schedule for February
Day 3
DAY 1
DAY 2
Gr. 5 Girls Chit Chat Club
Bollywood Dance
Card Games
Ms. Oja
Mrs. Sethi (Volunteer)
Madame Graham
DAY 5
DAYS 2, 3, 4, 5
Volleyball
Mr. Kapasi
DAY 5
Ballet Club-Gr. 1
Modern DanceGrs. 3/4
Ms. Wilkinson and
Mrs. Maclean
Mr. Bond
DAY 5
Silver Birch –Grs. 4/5
Mrs. Chase
STREAM OF DREAMS
Our school will be participating in the Stream of Dreams program that
the Credit Valley Conservation provides. The Stream of Dreams is an
educational program that teaches the students about their watersheds,
rivers and streams through the use of community art. After learning
about their local water resources, students will get to create their own "Dreamfish". Dreamfish are fish shapes cut
from plywood and painted by the students. The Dreamfish will then be permanently mounted on the chain-link fence
surrounding the Kindergarten playground. We need to start preparing the wooden fish at least six to eight weeks prior
to our workshop and mural installation date. This will allow us enough time to acquire the plywood and have the
Dreamfish prepared. We are looking for plywood donations. If you have extra plywood, or work at a hardware store
(e.g., Home Depot, Home Hardware, Rona, Lowe's, Canadian Tire, etc.), we would be grateful for plywood donations.
Also, if you have carpenter skills and are interested in assisting us with cutting out the Dreamfish, please let us know.
We would appreciate your donation of time or supplies! If you are interested in seeing what the Dreamfish look like,
visit the Credit Valley Conservation website: www.creditvalley.ca
Mrs. Brown, Eco-Team—Representative
The Great Canadian Mail Race
Our Grade 5 French students had the opportunity to take part in a special letter-writing activity during January entitled “The Great Canadian Mail Race”. Each student selected a different
elementary school – anywhere in Canada – and wrote a letter in French to a Grade 5 student in
that class.
The students chose schools right across Canada: from Port Moody, British Columbia,
to Deer Lake, Newfoundland, to Whitehorse in the Yukon. All the letters have been mailed, and
we are all now waiting to see which student will receive the first reply.
Madame Graham, French Teacher
Bus cancellation & closing schools due to bad weather
During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather.
Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio and television stations
listed below and posted at www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca. Information will also be available on
Twitter @Peelschools, Facebook at www.facebook.com/peelschools or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-6681146.
VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9
CHUM AM1050
CFTR AM680
CFNY FM102.1/AM640
CJCL AM590
CHFI FM98.1
CFRB AM1010
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CJBC (FR) AM860
FM Z103.5
FM93.1
FM Q107
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540
CBC99.1
CITYPULSE
GLOBAL NEWS
CTV
One of the following messages will be announced (highlighted text only):
Peel District School Board buses are cancelled.
This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could
occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will
also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual.
All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed.
This means that all schools and Board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board
offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits.
All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled.
This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses
and events. The buildings will be closed.
All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled.
This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses
and events. The buildings will be closed.
It's time to register children born in 2011 for kindergarten
Register at Goldcrest Public School on Feb. 2, 3, 4 & 5
We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2011, he or she
can start kindergarten in September 2015. Registration will be held at our school from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Feb. 2, 3, 4 and 5,
and between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Feb. 5. [add information about special registration activities if applicable]
What you will need to bring to registration
Proof of child's age (one of)
Canadian birth certificate
Canadian passport or citizenship card/certificate
Permanent Resident Card
confirmation of permanent residence
work permit
proof of refugee status
Proof of address (one of)
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 (lease agreements are not accepted)
Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement
Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated
Please call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 for information about the immunization schedule in Ontario and for information on
how to have your child immunized.
Extended-day program for kindergarten students
Families have the option of enrolling their child in before and after-school programs developed by the Ministry of Education to complement the kindergarten program. These programs are run by qualified, experienced staff from our childcare partners. At registration, we will ask families to tell us whether they are interested in the extended-day programs. The programs can only run if there is
enough interest among families.
Registering students with special needs
Students who have a demonstrated developmental disability, physical disability, hearing or vision loss or ASD/PDD diagnosis may
require specialized support in the school setting.
The Peel board's Special Education Support Services department looks forward to working with families as planning for their child's
entry to school in September begins. For information about this planning process, call 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2315.
For more information
For more information about the kindergarten program in Peel public schools, contact your local school or the Peel District School
Board at 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2548 or 2570.
Visit the Maple Sugar Bush at Jack Smythe Field Centre
Enjoy the beauty and wonder of nature as spring blossoms. The Jack Smythe Field Centre offers an
ceptional family experience with a visit to its Maple Syrup Bush. The March Break programs runs
from Wed., March 18, to Sat., March 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Sugar Bush program has been established for more than 15 years and provides families with an educational activity and
a hands-on experience. The program is run by Peel District School Board teachers and staff during March Break.
Families are invited to get involved as spring comes to life in the following activities:
help tap trees and empty sap buckets
sample some freshly made maple syrup
hike along our trails and feed the friendly chickadees by hand
learn how pioneers collected and produced syrup compared to modern-day operations
visit the sugar shack where the sap boils and clouds of sweet smelling steam billow out of the chimney
The cost is $5/adult and $4/child 12 and under (cash only). Lunch will be available for purchase. It will include: hot chocolate, cookies and hot dogs for you to roast over an open fire.
Directions to Jack Smythe Field Centre, 14592 Winston Churchill Blvd., Terra Cotta:
North on Mississauga Road, left on King Street (you will see Credit View Public School on your left), right on Winston
Churchill Boulevard (you must pass Terra Cotta Conservation Area on your left) and proceed to the top of the hill and left
into the Jack Smythe site.
For more information, please contact the Jack Smythe Field Centre at 1-905-877-7771.
What is head lice?
Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp where they lay their eggs. They have three stages: the egg (nit), the nymph and the adult. Head lice
do not spread diseases and cannot be spread between animals or pets and humans, only through direct contact between people.
Head lice spread easily, especially where people are in close contact. They are very common among school-aged children or children attending child
care, where they spread through direct hair-to-hair contact or directly by sharing things like hats, combs, hairbrushes or headphones.
One of the first signs of head lice is an itchy scalp. However, children can have head lice for several weeks with no symptoms. If you think your child
has head lice, check their hair for nits right away, then again after one week and after two weeks.
What to do if your child has lice
Parents are advised to keep their child at home until they have been treated for lice. Students may only return to school if they are “nit-free.” If your
child has live lice, ensure that they avoid head-to-head contact with other children until the lice are gone. Children should not share combs, hairbrushes, caps, hats or hair ornaments. You should also check all family members for head lice. Be sensitive to your child’s feelings and let them know
that having head lice does not mean they are not clean.
Head lice can be treated with the following approved insecticides:
pyrethrin (found in R&C Shampoo + Conditioner)
permethrin (Nix Creme Rinse or Kwellada-P Creme Rinse)
lindane (Hexit Shampoo or PMS-Lindane Shampoo).
Goldcrest Public School puts the spotlight on Black Heritage
In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month, following a motion introduced by the first black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine.
During Black History Month, students, staff and parents from across Peel will participate in a number of activities
that promote the understanding of the many contributions made by black Canadians. Our school wide student
presentation welcomes “A Musical Journey Around the World” to celebrate Black History Month on February 20th.
Traffic safety in our community
Safety is a top priority at our school. Here is a list of traffic tips to keep students, staff and
parents safe while commuting to and from school.

Respect traffic signs and road markers around the school.
 Drive slowly and with caution on and near school property. Adhere to the posted speed limits on any
surrounding streets used by students on their way to and from school.
 Always yield to pedestrian traffic. Wait for students, staff members and parents to cross before driving
past them.
 When dropping your child off at the school, use the Kiss'n'Ride area. This is a supervised area that is designed to keep students safe.
 Do not double park or do anything else to block traffic or draw your child off the curb and into traffic.
Do not take shortcuts over curbs.
 Have your child ready to exit the car when you reach the curb. Say goodbye to your child before you
park at the curb to let your child out of your car.
 During regular drop-off times, students are to remain in the car until it is safe for them to exit the car
onto the curb.
 Follow the directions of staff or volunteers on duty in the school parking lot and treat staff, students,
volunteers, passengers and other drivers with respect.
 Consider parking off site and walking a short distance to school. This will give you time to talk to your
children about their day, review new vocabulary words, math concepts, etc.
 Remind your child to only cross the street at an intersection or crosswalk. They should never “jaywalk”
by crossing in the middle of the street.
Students who bike to school should always wear a helmet, and follow all traffic laws. They should only cross
the street at a crosswalk or intersection—never in the middle of the road.
Our Mission:
Goldcrest Public School
24 Goldcrest Drive
Brampton, ON
Phone: 905-791-8558
Principal: Mrs. Phillion-Smith
Vice Principal: Mrs. Johnston
Office Manager: Mrs. Orchard
Assistant: Mrs. Marini
PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Superintendent: Mrs. Courtin
905-451-2862
Trustee: Ms. Andrews
905-890-1010 x 2029
The Goldcrest Learning Community is committed to providing a caring, safe and motivating environment that invites each child to develop the physical, emotional, social
and intellectual skills necessary to achieve their potential.
Our Vision:
The Goldcrest Learning Community is co-operatively involved in supporting students
to strive for personal excellence, be involved in all aspects of their learning, take responsibility for their own actions and participate in school events. We will have respect
and compassion for others, their beliefs and opinions and we will also develop an
awareness of the global environment and make a commitment to its preservation.
Our Values:
 the right for each member of the learning community to achieve their potential
 the strengths that each student brings with them to school
 the diversity, acceptance and the respect that all members of the learning community show each other
 The partnerships and co-operative manner shown between the school, parents,
school council and other members of the community.
GOLDCREST SOARS
Strive to succeed
Obey the rules
Attitude is everything
Respect yourself and others
Solve problems peacefully