Emily Carr
September 2018 2nd Edition
Message from Administration
We are off to a great start EC families!
Our welcome assembly last week highlighted just a few of the great opportunities and the amazing events planned for students this year at Emily Carr PS. This week, our Grade 6-8 students participated in an engaging performance by Live Different that focused on spreading kindness. This aligns with our September Monthly Theme of Kindness and Community. There are so many great learning opportunities happening here at Emily Carr PS. Finally, we look forward to seeing EC families with students in JK - Grade 6 at our Open House Evening on September 26th.
New Absence/Late Arrival Reporting System:
Parents/guardians will now have the option to receive app notifications and text messages, in addition to emails and/or phone calls from schools and the HDSB.
All families must register for SchoolMessenger to report student absences online and set communication preferences for receiving messages from your child's school and the HDSB. You can register for SchoolMessenger through the HDSB Mobile App or the SchoolMessenger website. https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/home
Stay Informed:
EC families are encouraged to keep informed with all the happenings at Emily Carr PS through our Twitter account @EmilyCarrHDSB and our school website.
Terry Fox Run
On Thursday, September 27, 2018 students in grades JK to 8 will be taking part in the annual Terry Fox School Run. Our school is proud to play an important role in keeping the legacy of Terry Fox going. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect on the heroic efforts of Terry over the next few weeks as well as raise much-needed funds for cancer research.
We are very excited to be a part of this year’s Terry Fox Run. This is our opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from cancer. We hope you will join us as our school community bands together in the fight against cancer. Our goal this year is $6000.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Welcome Assembly
Newcomers Welcome!
We welcome all FDK Parents and Guardians, as well as anyone interested in volunteer information and opportunities to join us in the staff room on Friday, September 14th at 8:15am. Light refreshments will be served. There is no RSVP required. We hope to see you there!
All new families to Emily Carr are welcome to attend our Newcomer Welcome. This session will take place Friday, September 14th from 8:15 - 8:45 am in the school library. Parents who attend this session may then choose to visit the Volunteer Information in the staff room after.
Hope to see you!
Walk or Wheel
Kindergarten Playground Addition
BBQ Open House
Halton Region Health - Immunization Data
HDSB Schools no longer collect immunization data at registration.
Families should be directed to report their immunizations:
Visit halton.ca
Download the OneHalton app
Call 311
Mail or drop off your records to the Halton Region Health Department, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1
The HDSB App
Prevalent Medical Conditions
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Education released Policy Program Memorandum 161: Supporting Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions. School Boards across Ontario are expected to implement PPM 161 by September 2018. As a result, the HDSB has updated several Administrative Procedures to better support students who have Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders. With the revised HDSB procedures, students who have any of the listed prevalent medical conditions, must have a Plan of Care in place. Furthermore, the Plan of Care must be co-created by the student, parent and school staff.
If your child has a prevalent medical condition, please access the new Plan of Care documents at the hyperlinks below
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Please also complete Appendix A and Appendix B of the Request to Administer Emergency Medication Form 1
Orange Shirt Day - September 28th
Inspired by the story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, Orange Shirt Day is held annually on September 30th. Phyllis was a student at St. Joseph Mission Residential School in Williams Lake B.C. Orange Shirt Day is inspired by her experience on her first day at Residential School.
Join the Halton District School Board in recognizing the harm the Residential School system did to the identity, self-esteem, and well-being of First Nations, Métis, Inuit children and communities. Let's show our support and reinforce the fact that everyone around us matters and that our actions help move us towards truth and reconciliation. HDSB schools and education centres are encouraged to recognize the day on Friday, September 28th so that students and staff can bring the learning home for September 30th.
Lunch Program 2018-19
We have some new and exciting lunch options for this school year! There will be the opportunity for parents to purchase lunch for their child every day of the week starting mid-October. We are continuing to have Domino’s pizza each Monday starting Monday, October 15. Every Tuesday through Friday, the LUNCHBOX Program will provide the opportunity for parents to purchase lunch for their child from Pita Pit (on Tuesday), Lunch Lady (on Wednesday), Swiss Chalet (on Thursday) and Subway (on Friday).
The order form for Pizza Days (Monday, October 15/18 to Monday, January 28/19) is now available on SchoolCash Online. If you have not yet registered for SchoolCash Online, please do so as soon as possible at https://hdsb/schoolcashonline.com/ and select “Get Started Today”. The deadline to order Pizza is October 4. Late orders will not be accepted.
Order forms for the LUNCHBOX Program will be available only online starting October 1. More details will follow.
All monies raised will be used to support student learning/school enhancements at Emily Carr P.S. Thank you for your continued support.
Dates to Remember
Monday, September 17th - PD Day (No School for students)
Wednesday, September 26th - JK to Grade 6 Open House
Thursday, September 27th - Terry Fox Run
Friday, September 28th - Orange Shirt Day
Friday, October 5th - PD Day (No School for students)
September 2018 Celebrations/Observances and Significant Days
Rosh Hashanah
September 10-11 - Judaism
Many Jewish Canadians observe Rosh Hashanah, known as the New Year in the Jewish calendar, for two days, while others celebrate the event for one day. It is a time of family gatherings and special meals. Rosh Hashanah commences at nightfall the day before the actual holiday. The celebrations begin after the evening prayer, when family and friends join in to reflect on the past and make a fresh start for the New Year.
Al-Hijra New Year - Islam
September 11
Many Muslims in countries such as Canada observe the start of the Islamic New Year on the first day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims in Canada choose to fast during Muharram, although fasting is not obligatory. Many Muslims also engage in voluntary prayer during this time.
Ganesh Chauturthi - Hinduism
September 12-23
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi is a popular Hindu festival, which is devoted to God Ganesh. It is an 11-day festival that commences on the fourth day of the month of Bhadrapada. Ganesh Chaturthi is majorly a national festival, which is marked with the installation of Ganesh clay idols both publicly and privately. The festival celebrates Lord Vinayaka or Ganesh as the God of new beginnings and remover of hurdles. Lord Ganesh is worshipped for prosperity and knowledge.
Samvatsari - Parva - Jainism
September 13
Samvatsari is considered to be the holiest of all the Jain festivals. It can easily be summed up to be a festival of forgiveness. It is observed on the last day of the Paryusana, which is the Jain festival lasting for 8 or 10 days. Paryusana is the main festival for both the sects of Jain – Swetamvaras and the Digamvaras. The period of samvatsar arrives 50 days after and 70 days before the end of Chaturmas period that is strictly followed by the Jain monks. Samvatsari as mentioned earlier is the holiest day for the Jains. Jains seek forgiveness from all the creatures of this world that they could have hurt knowingly or unknowingly. The hurt could have been caused by word, actions or thoughts. They then utter the phrase Michchami Dukkadam, Khamau Sa or Khamat Khamna.
International Day of Democracy
September 15
This year’s International Day of Democracy is an opportunity to look for ways to invigorate democracy and seek answers to the systemic challenges it faces. This includes tackling economic and political inequalities, making democracies more inclusive by bringing the young and marginalized into the political system, and making democracies more innovative and responsive to emerging challenges such as migration and climate change.
Powley Day - Indigenous
September 19
This Powley Day, September 19, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Ottawa Region Métis Council and members of the Métis community gathered to acknowledge Steve Powley, a leader among Ontario's Métis people. Powley Day commemorates Steve Powley, a Métis hunter from the Sault St. Marie area, who in 1993 was charged for hunting without a license. The charges lead to court battles for the right to harvest and eventually saw its way through to the Supreme Court of Canada, where it was decided that Métis people indeed have the right to harvest foods in a means that is traditional to that of their ancestors. This decision is a significant milestone for Métis in Ontario and Canada.
Yom Kippur - Judaism
September 19
Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday known as the Day of Atonement. Many Canadians of Jewish faith in Canada spend the day fasting and praying. Its theme centers on atonement and repentance. Yom Kippur is on the 10th day of the month of Tishrei (or Tishri) in the Jewish calendar. Many Jewish Canadians believe that God seals their fate for the coming year on Yom Kippur. This holiday involves activities such as fasting and praying. It is believed that those who repent from their sins will be granted a happy New Year. Many Jewish people spend time in the synagogue at this time of the year. The holiday ends on a joyous note, and many Jewish people take part in a festive pot-luck feast after the fast is over.
Ashura - Islam
September 20
Millions of Muslim worshippers across the world have taken part in processions and services this week to mark the holiest days in the Shia calendar, Tasua and Ashura. Tasua and Ashura, the ninth and 10th days of the month of Muharram, are days of mourning in Shia Islam to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Ashura involves reenactments of the Battle of Karbala in which Hussein died in 680 AD, and public processions of intense collective grief accompanied by poetry recitals and music during which worshippers wear black.
International Day of Peace
September 21
The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
Kshamvaani (Forgiveness Day) - Jainism
September 23
On this day, people of the Jain faith can be heard saying "Micchami Dukkadam" to one another, which is a common phrase to ask for forgiveness. It is a Prakrit phrase means "May all the evil that has been done be fruitless". The phrase also means "I beg for forgiveness for all my faults or mistakes, committed either knowingly or unknowingly."
Autumn Equinox, Harvestside, Mabon
September 23
In the Northern Hemisphere the autumnal equinox falls about September 22 or 23, as the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south. According to the astronomical definition of the seasons, the autumnal equinox also marks the beginning of autumn, which lasts until the winter solstice which is December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere,
Sukkot - Judaism
September 23
Beginning today, many Jewish communities in Canada celebrate the first day of Sukkot (Soo cot) which is the start of the Sukkot period. This period, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, lasts for about seven days. The first day of Sukkot is kept like the Sabbath so many Jewish people do not engage in work activities on this day.
Asalha Puja Day - Buddhism
September 27
Asalha Puja Day, also called Dharma Day, is a very important holy day for the Theravada Buddhists. This religious festival day is celebrated in the 8th lunar month according to the old Indian calendar, on the day of the full moon. It is meant to celebrate the very first teachings from Buddha. In 2014 it was celebrated on July 13th, which is the 15th day of the waxing moon of the eighth lunar month.
Emily Carr Public School
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Location: 2255 Pine Glen Road, Oakville, ON, Canada
Phone: (905) 827-3928
Twitter: @EmilyCarrHDSB