Munden Park Matters
November, 2014
Welcome to our Munden Park Smore!
Choose Action on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during the week of November 16 to 22.
Across the Peel board, schools use many programs and initiatives to prevent bullying and to intervene when bullying happens. Though the programs vary, their messages are consistent. Students are taught to:
- define bullying
- identify forms of bullying
- identify roles in bullying relationships, for example the person who bullies, the target, the bystander or the trusted advocate
- determine how to safely “choose action” to prevent and intervene in bullying & harassment
- demonstrate character attributes and be a leader to help maintain positive and safe school communities
Every school has a Climate for Learning and Working Team which is required to develop a Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan as part of the School Success Plan. Also, every employee who is involved in the care and service of students is obligated to report in writing to the school administration any action for which the principal must consider suspension or expulsion. Bullying is an offence that must be considered for suspension.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13: The Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect on September 1, 2012. For more information, visit: www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullying/ or www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html
Art Club
Music Inquiry with Ms. Fullerton
How Does Pitch Work?
Progress Reports
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014, 03:00 PM
Munden Park Public School
Is French Immersion Right for My Child?
Is French Immersion right for my child?
If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2015, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to register your child in French Immersion.
What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the program?
One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the French Immersion school your child would attend.
To find out the French Immersion school your child would attend:
- call the school in your area
- visit our website www.peelschools.org/French
- call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212
Registration
Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion for the 2015-16 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French on Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.
The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m. Registrants after that date will be put on a waiting list.
A French Immersion enrolment cap is in place. This means that a specific number of spots are available for students entering grade 1 French Immersion. A random selection process will be used to identify students gaining entrance into the program. For more information about the random selection process visit www.peelschools.org/French.
Important dates
Information meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Registration opens Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.
Registration deadline Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m.
For more information
- visit www.peelschools.org/French
- call your nearest French Immersion school
- talk with parents who have children in the French Immersion program
- visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/
Magnet Inquiry in FDK 5
Rock Inquiry in FDK 6
Pumpkins!
Let's Scare Hunger!
Ms. Vulic's Grade Five Students Getting Ready to "Scare Hunger" in the Munden Park Community
Having a Great Time "Scaring Hunger" and Collecting Donations on a Rainy Halloween Afternoon
Thank-you Munden Park School Community for Your Generosity!
Free The Children Assembly
Promoting our "Let's Scare Hunger" Campaign
Collecting Donations for the Food Bank
Upcoming Events
Friday, Nov 7, 2014, 09:30 AM
Munden Park Public School
Learning About Bones in Ms. Thompson's Class from U of T Medical Students
Social Justice in Math
Social Justice Math in Grade Five
Picture Retake
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014, 09:00 AM
Munden Park Public School
Winter Bus Safety
The following winter school bus safety tips will help to keep your child safe throughout the winter months.
- Allow extra time to get to your bus stop.
- Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in the early morning and late evening.
- Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when there is snow and ice.
- Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or road surfaces.
- Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and boots will keep you warm.
- Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other children waiting for the bus.
- Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street.
- Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt.
On very rare occasions, buses are late because of weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk to your child about what to do if the bus is late. Here are some suggestions:
- When possible, wait with your child for the bus.
- Make sure your child knows a phone number where he can reach you or another trusted adult.
- Teach your child how and where to get help. Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger is.
- Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system so your child has someone to wait with for the bus.
BOOK Fair
Monday, Nov 10, 2014, 08:30 AM
Munden Park Public School
Help your child prepare for tests
Many students will become anxious at the thought of writing a test. Anxiety about an upcoming test can affect a child's behaviour, thoughts and actions. Here are some ways you can help minimize anxiety at test time:
Organize & Prepare
- Encourage your child not to leave assignments, studying and homework to the last minute.
- Schedule time for review and work on assignments each day.
- Establish a regular time of the day for homework, studying etc.
- Make the home a homework-friendly environment where learning is regular routine.
- Remove distractions like the television, phones, computers when studying.
- Tell your child to make sure tests and due dates are marked in their agenda.
Practice
- Encourage your child to think about ‘what, when, where and how’ when preparing/completing assignments.
- Develop practice tests and help them anticipate questions.
- Review previous exercises.
- When appropriate, encourage your child to pair up with a friend to review information and brainstorm.
- Build learning into family activities— suggest keeping a journal, writing a report or a news article about family events, outings or trips and include photos.
Be in the know
- Check out the curriculum for your child’s grade level (available as PDF files at www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum)
- Ask your child’s teacher about major topics studied and how these topics are structured— homework, assignments, exercises
- Use your child’s agenda to communicate with their teacher—ask questions, check for homework tips, etc.
Halloween Celebrations
Waiting to Show Off our Costumes
Munden Park Staff in the Halloween Spirit
Mario and Luigi
Happy Halloween!
Ready for the Parade
Michael Jackson in in the House
Munden Park Public School
Email: mundenprk.ps@peelsb.com
Website: mundenpark.edublogs.org
Location: 515 Tedwyn Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Phone: 905-279-9251
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Twitter: @MundenPark