Munden Park Matters
December 2014
Learning Through Play in Kindergarten
“Play is the highest form of research.” Albert Einstein
Please see below a link to an article by Sarah Michaelis (TVO Parents, July 21, 2014) to explain the Play Based Curriculum in Full Day Kindergarten.
Kindergarten Holiday Concert
Thursday, Dec 18, 2014, 09:00 AM
Munden Park Public School, Mississauga, ON, Canada
It's Time to Register Children Born in 2011 for Kindergarten
Register at Munden Park 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 2014. 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
Hanging Out with Bullseye - FDK 4 Class Pet
Kindergarten is Hard Work!
Everyday is a Busy Day in Kindergarten
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.
RESPECT Assembly
Friday, Dec 5, 2014, 09:30 AM
Munden Park Public School, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Remembrance Day
Our Remembrance Day Visit from a World War II Veteran
Learning about the Meaning of Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day Ceremony
What Peace Means to Me! A Video by Munden Park Students
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 1-800-668-1146.
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 Z103.5 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.
Character Attribute Assembly - INCLUSIVE
Ms. Clarke's and Mr. Williams' Grade 3 Classes Teaching Us About Being INCLUSIVE
Thank-you Ms. Fullerton for the Great Songs to Support Our Learning at the INCLUSIVE Assembly
The MC for our INCLUSIVE Assembly
A Video Created by Mr. William's Class to Teach Us About Being Inclusive
Help Your Family Stay Warm This Winter
Canada Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying comfortable and preventing hypothermia when working or playing outdoors:
- Wear a warm hat—most body heat is lost through the head. Children should keep an extra hat at school.
- Wear layered clothing. Layers allow warm air to stay trapped around the body.
- Protect your feet and hands. Wear loose waterproof boots. If the boots have liners, carry an extra pair to replace damp ones or take an extra pair of socks. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Carry an extra pair of mittens to school, on outings, etc.
- Prevent dehydration and exhaustion, which can lead to hypothermia. Drink plenty of fluids and pace yourself when doing vigorous activities.
- Stay fit by exercising and eating well—people who are fit are less susceptible to hypothermia.
- If you stay indoors, avoid moving from a hot environment to a cold one. Excessive sweating caused from an extreme change in temperature increases the risk of developing hypothermia.
- Eat high-energy food such as nuts and raisins.
- If you are travelling (on the road or in the wilderness) carry emergency supplies.
The Fire Department Visits Munden Park
The Mississauga Fire Department Visits Grade 1 Students
Ms. Essex's Grade 1 Class Learning about What Firefighters Do
Checking out the Fire Truck
Lifetouch School Photos
The Earth Rangers Visit Munden Park
Signing Our Anti-Bullying Pledge in Ms. Yakau's Grade 2 Class for Bullying Prevention and Intervention Week
Junior Cross Country with Ms. Demakos, Mr. Barnes and Mr. Saccucci
Junior Boys Cross Country
Junior Girls Cross Country
Grade Four and Five Girls and Boys Competing to Beat Their Best
Grade Five Students in Ms. Kirkby's and Mr. Smith's Classes Learning About How to Save Our Bee Population from US Bee Ambassador Sarah Red-Laird via Skype
Engaging in Learning
Munden Park Public School
Email: mundenprk.ps@peelsb.com
Website: http://schools.peelschools.org
Location: 515 Tedwyn Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Phone: 905-279-9251
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MundenParkPublicSchool
Twitter: @MundenPark