The Villager
Stories from the Countryside: Issue Five
Upcoming Events
February 6th - Report Cards
We are looking for Volunteers!
Registration for Children Born in 2011
Register 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 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 2, 3, 4 and 5 and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 5.
What you will need to bring 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 – 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
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 full-day 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.
Important information about immunization
In order to attend school in Ontario, your child must have an up-to-date immunization record. When you register your child for school, you will provide copy of your child's immunization record and the school will send it to Peel Health. After registration, keeping your child's records up to date is your responsibility. Peel Health reviews immunization records regularly. Students who are not completely immunized and do not have a valid exemption may not be allowed to attend school.
For information about immunization, or to get a copy of your child's record call Health Line Peel at 905-799-7700; Caledon residents can call toll-free at 905-584-2216. Translation services are available.
Numeracy & Beyond: Parent Conference
Conference helps parents ‘make a difference in numeracy and beyond’
The Peel District School Board is hosting its annual parent conference on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School in Brampton. This year, Numeracy & Beyond: Parent Conference, will focus on numeracy—25 out of 60 workshops help with math. Parents will still have the opportunity to attend workshops on other topics, including literacy, special education and science.
This free learning event is open to Peel parents of students at all grade levels. Registration is now open. Register at: www.peelschools.org/parents/conference/register
Stay up-to-date!
For more information, look out for the conference flyer at your child's school in February or visit www.peelschools.org/parents/conference.
Saturday, Apr 18, 2015, 08:00 AM
Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School, Chinguacousy Road, Brampton, ON, Canada
Visit the Maple Sugar Bush at Jack Smythe Field Centre
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).
Bus Cancellations
& Closing Schools Due to Bad Weather
During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather.
When making the decision to cancel buses, a number of factors come into play—road conditions, weather forecasts for the full day, dialogues with municipalities who are travelling roads and providing feedback to us in terms of drivability, etc. The safe operation of buses, on city and rural roads, is taken into consideration as well.
VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9
CHUM AM1050
CFTR AM680
CFNY FM102.1/AM640
CJCL AM590
CHFI FM98.1
CFRB AM1010
EZ ROCK FM97.3
CJBC (FR) AM860
FM Z103.5FM
93.1FM
Q107
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540
CBC99.1
CITYPULSE
GLOBAL NEWS
CTV
One of the following messages will be announced (bolded 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.
Cold Weather Guidelines
Peel Public Health recommends that schools in the Peel District School Board take the following steps to prevent cold-weather injuries:
Cold Weather Guidelines
- Reduce amount of time children (grade 8 and under) spend outdoors when the temperature is –20 degrees Celsius or colder, with or without the wind chill. Keep children indoors when the temperature is -25 degrees Celsius or colder, with or without wind chill. Some medical conditions may increase sensitivity to cold. Parents should consult their physician (Source: Environment Canada).
- Allow indoor breaks if children say they are feeling cold or during extreme temperatures.
- Ensure children are dressed warmly, covering exposed skin: insulated boots, winter weight coats, mittens, hats, neck warmers.
AND REMEMBER
Register today for Adult ESL non-credit courses
Do you know an adult in Peel that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily life?
The Peel District School Board offers Adult ESL courses at three locations in Brampton and Mississauga. Winter courses begin February 2, 2015.
To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000. Registration is ongoing and continues after courses have started.
Bramalea
Adult Education Centre, 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3
Brampton
Adult Education Centre, #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street
Mississauga
Adult Education Centre, 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117
To learn more, visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation.
Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL
From Around the School
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Grade 1
Grade 1
Countryside Village Public School
Website: http://schools.peelschools.org/1513/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 12175 Bramalea Road, Brampton, ON L7C2P9
Phone: 905-843-2927
Twitter: @CountrysidePDSB