Emily Carr
Summer 2018
Message from Administration
Time certainly flies when you are having fun! It is hard to believe that the 2017-18 school year is coming to a close. It has been a fun filled academic year at Emily Carr. We want to thank all our EC families for all their support in making the Emily Carr community such an incredible place for all students to learn and grow. It is our hope that as you and your children reflect on the school year that you discuss the opportunities that your child has had to soar, grow, and succeed!
School Organization and Registrations:
Having an accurate tally of students who will be attending Emily Carr in September 2018 is very important to our school organization. If you know you are moving to another school catchment area, please inform the office as soon as possible. Conversely, if you know anyone moving into the area, we will be accepting registrations for our 2018-19 school year during the first week in July and starting again on August 20th.
Summer Learning Packages K-Grade 2
Please note that Summer Learning Packages for students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 have been posted on the Emily Carr PS website here. These packages include a calendar of fun activities to do with children, suggestions for "Before, During and After Reading," and reference pages with word lists, alphabet linking charts and game directions.
Welcome and Farewell
Please note the following staff changes at Emily Carr PS for the 2018-19 school year:
We look forward to welcoming back the following staff members:
Mrs. Bush
Mrs. Rutledge
Mme Akemann
Ms. Curran
Mrs. Kahn
We want to thank our Long Term Occasional teachers and DECE's for all their work to support the students at Emily Carr PS. We wish you well as you continue your careers in the HDSB.
Mrs. Racanelli
Mrs. Shirazi
Ms. Massey
Ms. Rakoczy
Ms. Dennis
Ms. El Gebali
Ms. Furioso
Miss Crawford
Ms. Sila
Ms. Wright-Dykstra
We want to wish the following educators good luck as they continue their careers at other positions in the HDSB.
Mrs. Tuttle
Mrs. Longhurst
Mrs. Treanor
Mrs. DePrato
Mrs. Farrukh
Mrs. Bryant
Finally, we want to wish the following staff a fond farewell as they transition to retirement:
Mrs. Barber
Mrs. Reid
Thank you for your service with their Halton District School Board and enriching the lives of so many students throughout your career. Happy Retirement!
Happy Summer 2018!
To all our Emily Carr families, have a safe and happy summer!
Class lists for the 2018-19 school year will be posted at the front of the school on
Friday August, 31st. at 3pm as well they will be sent by synervoice email. You will need your child's OEN number.
See you for the first day of school on Tuesday September, 4th 2018!
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
A Musical Note by Jean Barber
Congratulations to the Grade 8 Band on an excellent music concert on May 23rd. The students received their music medallion for achieving Gold at the National and Provincial level. The band students wore their medallion to graduation on Monday, June 25th. All the best next year!
The Grade 7 Band had an excellent first concert on Wednesday, June 13th . They enjoyed sharing their musical achievements with family and friends. Well done!
The Grade 6 classes have enjoyed learning how to assembly their band instrument and have played the beginning notes on their instrument.
The Grade 5 classes shared their recorder learning with their families at mini concerts last week. Bravo!
May everyone have a safe and enjoyable summer. I have enjoyed sharing my love of music with the students of Emily Carr for the last ten years. It has been a pleasure to work with the EC staff.
All the best!
Grade 8 Band Final Performance
Grade 5 Recorder Mini Concert
Grade 5 Recorder Mini Concert
Make a Difference Club
Grade 5's participating in a traditional First Nations drum circle during a presentation led by Shannon Thunderbird and Sandy Horne.
Emily CARRnival was a huge success!
For more details please visit the School Council webpage here.
Mabels Labels to Support Emily Carr P.S.
We ALL buy labels, so now we can raise money for Emily Carr P.S. with our purchases! School Council is excited to launch a new fundraising campaign with Mabels Labels!
All the same prices you are used to, and you can still use your coupons! Emily Carr P.S. gets 20% of every sale!
To get started, visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com click select and pick EMILY CARR (OAKVILLE) from the drop down menu.
Technology Tip of the Month
RAZ Kids all Summer!
All HDSB RazKids accounts are set up for summer access. We encourage students to be regularly logging in to their RAZKids accounts throughout the summer to keep developing their literacy skills.
Dreambox all Summer!
All HDSB DreamBox accounts are set up for summer access. We encourage students to be regularly logging in to their DreamBox accounts throughout the summer to keep developing their numeracy skills.
The HDSB App
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, July 3 to Friday, July 6 from 9am to 1pm - Main Office Is Open
Monday, August 20th to Friday, August 31st - Main Office Is Open
Monday September 3rd - Labour Day, No School
Tuesday, September 4th - First day of school
Emily Carr Public School
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/hdsb.ca/emily-carr/home
Location: 2255 Pine Glen Road, Oakville, ON, Canada
Phone: (905) 827-3928
Twitter: @EmilyCarrHDSB
June 2018 - Celebrations, Observances and Days of Significance
National Indigenous/Aboriginal History Month
In June, Canadians celebrate National Aboriginal History Month, an opportunity to honour the heritage, contributions and cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
On June 21, Canadians from all walks of life are invited to participate in the many National Aboriginal Day events that will be taking place from coast to coast to coast. This is a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Learn about Governor General’s Proclamation.
In 2009, June was declared National Aboriginal History Month, following the passing of a unanimous motion in the House of Commons.
National Aboriginal History Month provides an opportunity to recognize not only the historic contributions of Indigenous peoples to the development of Canada, but also the strength of present-day Indigenous communities and their promise for the future.
Celebrating National Aboriginal History Month in June is an important tribute to the heritage and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada.
Pride Month
June is known as Pride Month for LGBTQ2 people and to recognize and celebrate differences and diversity in our society. The occasion is being marked across Canada and beyond with parades, dances, festivals and other events sponsored by local charities and volunteer organizations. Pride Month is known for what it symbolizes in terms of freedom and equality. People from coast to coast are encouraged to recognize the value of diversity and to use the occasion as an opportunity to build greater solidarity in support of human rights for all.
Italian Heritage Month
The federal government has officially declared June as National Italian Heritage Month.
King-Vaughan Toronto area Member of Parliament Deb Schulte spearheaded the drive to annually recognize the contributions Italian-Canadians have made to the country. Last fall, she introduced a private member’s bill to have June declared National Italian Heritage Month. That bill passed in a unanimous vote on May 17, according to a news release. “This motion is in recognition of the important contributions Italian-Canadians have made to Canada. It provides a designated month to celebrate the richness of the Italian culture, and our opportunity to educate and reflect upon Italian-Canadian accomplishments and heritage.” Ontario’s government proclaimed June as Italian Heritage Month in 2010.
June 5 - World Environment Day (United Nations)
World Environment Day reminds us to take action to conserve and protect our natural environment. This year, the theme is “Connecting People to Nature.” Citizens everywhere are encouraged to discover their natural environment and to appreciate the benefits of clean air and water and healthy ecosystems.
June 8 - Jumu’atul Widaa
Jumu'ah comes from the Arabic word for "gathering". Widaa' means "farewell".Some Muslims regard this day as the second holiest day of the month of Ramadan and one of the most important days of the year. Some Muslims spend a large part of their day on Jumu'atul-Widaa doing ibadah.
June 10 - Lailat al Qadr (Islam)
Lailat al Qadr, the Night of Power, marks the night in which the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by Allah. Muslims regard this as the most important event in history, and the Qur'an says that this night is better than a thousand months (97:3), and that on this night the angels descend to earth. This is a time that Muslims spend in study and prayer. Some will spend the whole night in prayer or in reciting the Qur'an. Lailat al Qadr is a good time to ask for forgiveness.
June 12 - World Day Against Child Labour
The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Each year on 12 June, the World Day brings together governments, employers and workers organizations, civil society, as well as millions of people from around the world to highlight the plight of child labourers and what can be done to help them.
June 15 - Corpus Christi (Christianity)
Corpus Christi is mainly celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church but it is included in a few Anglican churches in Canada. Some choirs perform music dedicated to Corpus Christi during this time of the year. Some schools, particularly Catholic schools, and Sunday schools run by churches may have lessons and learning activities that teach students about the history and meaning of Corpus Christi. Some churches have Corpus Christi processions and social gatherings after a church service.
June 16 - Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev
Every religion has its own festivals and honors its own saints. Sikhism is no different. One such day which is very important to the Sikhs is the day when Guru Arjan Dev became a martyr. He was the first martyr, and every year on June 16, the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev is commemorated. This day has been marked to honor him and has been commemorated since 1606. Traditionally, prayers are made to Guru Arjan Dev, and his message of peace is meditated on by followers. The observance typically includes “kirtan” (recitation of hymns from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Holy Scripture) and “katha” (Sikhism-based lectures).
June 20 - World Refugee Day (United Nations)
In a world where violence forces hundreds of families to flee each day, the UN Refugee Agency believes now is the time to show world leaders that the global public stands with refugees, and it will launch its #WithRefugees petition on June 20th to send a message to governments that they must work together and do their fair share for refugees.
Ensure every refugee child gets an education.
Ensure every refugee family has somewhere safe to live.
Ensure every refugee can work or learn new skills to make a positive contribution to their community
World Refugee Day has been marked on 20 June, ever since the UN General Assembly, on 4 December 2000.
June 21 - National Aboriginal Day (Canada)
June 21 is National Aboriginal Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous Peoples.
Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day. For generations, many Indigenous Peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
June 21 - Summer Solstice (First Nations, Metis, Inuit)
On June 21, many time zones in the Northern Hemisphere welcome the A significant turning point during the year - the days start getting shorter and the nights longer - the June Solstice is often associated with change, nature and new beginnings.
People around the world celebrate the day, which is also known as the Summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the Winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, with feasts, bonfires, picnics, and traditional songs and dances.
June 21 - Litha Summer Solstice (Wicca)
The Summer Solstice for Wiccans is also called Litha, this summer solstice Sabbat honors the longest day of the year. Depending on your individual spiritual path, there are many different ways you can celebrate Litha, but the focus is nearly always on celebrating the power of the sun.
June 28 - Poson Festival (Buddhism)
Poson is a festival celebrated in Sri Lanka on the full moon day in June. Poson Poya is noteworthy to Sri Lankan Buddhists as the day on which Emperor Asoka's son, Arahant Mahinda, introduced Buddhism to the island in the 3rd century B.C.
July 1 - Canada Day
On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1 has been officially known as Canada Day. This is the year of Canada’s 150 Birthday Celebration.
In many towns and cities, municipal governments organize a range of events, often outdoors. These include pancake breakfasts, parades, concerts, carnivals, festivals, firework displays and citizenship ceremonies for new Canadian citizens. The celebrations often have a patriotic mood. Canada's national flag is widely displayed and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada's national colors. The celebrations in Ottawa, which is Canada’s capital city, are particularly exuberant.