The Villager
Stories from the Countryside: Fall Newsletter, 2016
Message from Mrs. Pratt, Principal of Countryside Village Public School
As the leaves begin to change colour and fall to the ground and the weather begins to get colder, we are well into learning at Countryside Village Public School. We were fortunate, at the fall staffing, to be given additional staff based on our enrolment. We created an intermediate class which resulted in the need to hire an additional teacher. We have now completed all the staffing for the school year and are pleased to introduce the Countryside Village Staff for the 2016-2017 school year:
Kindergarten
Rachel Mohammed, Farhana Quraishi (DECE)
Tracy Burk, Joanna Liu (DECE)
Catherine Pagett, Manpreet Narli (DECE)
Jacinthe Page - 1
Cheri Temple - 1/2
Susan Currie - 2/3
Kim Woelfle - 3/4
Robert Smythe - 4
Urooj Malik - 5
Kelley Joyce - 6/ESL
Shauna Forrest - 7
Angela Poll-Griffith - 8
Susan Simons - Library/Health/Art
Amanda De Simone - French
Heather Haslam-Smith - Physical Education/Music
Jackie Torresan - ISSP/Guidance
Jennifer Van Luven - BTA
Deb Pratt - Principal
Trish Adams - Office Manager
Kate Shewfelt - Office Assistant
We enjoyed meeting those parents who were able to attend our Meet the Teacher Open House in October and are looking forward to meeting all of our parents at the parent-teacher interviews on November 17th and 18th. In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns about your child's education, please contact your child's teacher at 905-796-4467.
When will our new school be ready?
Countryside Village Public School - 40 Dolbyhill Drive, Brampton, Ontario
Happenings Around the School
Daily Fitness Walk
Annual Terry Fox Walk - September 30, 2016
Terry Fox, the Canadian hero, began his Marathon of Hope so many years ago. Here at Countryside Village we continued Terry's legacy of giving through our fundraising efforts with our Terry Fox walk on September 30th. The Countryside community came through again! By bringing in a "Toonie for Terry" or buying a leaf on the Toonies Tree at our open house we raised just under $1000 for a great cause. Thank you for all your generosity.
Life in Cottage Seven
Classrooms Without Walls
Kindergarten Environmentalists
The kindergarten students went on a nature scavenger hunt making a prediction list of what they might find.
Grade 6 Environmentalists
The grade 6 class practiced their questioning skills to prepare for debating big-scale environmental projects in their community.
Grade 1 Environmentalists
The grade 1 students also went outside to explore signs of fall.
George and Mrs. Simons share information with students about Diwali
George attends 'The Grinch Spectacticle' at Mayfield Secondary School
Countryside Village participates in the YMCA Grab 'n' Go Program to promote healthy eating
Get Social with Countryside Village Twitter Accounts
Follow your child's class on Twitter to keep up-to-date on daily events:
School @CountrysidePDSB
KA @missminpeel
KB @tracyburk2
KC @KindergartenCS
Grade 1 @jacinthepage
Grade 1/2 @temple_c4
Grade 2/3 @TheCurrieCorner
Grade 3/4 @csvgrade3
Grade 4 http://www.riomhaire.ca (web site)
Grade 5 @Malik_GR5
Grade 6 @Mrs_Joyce_
Grade 7 @FriendlyForrest
Grade 8 @@CSVGrade8
Library @cpkgeorge
Music/Gym @haslam_smith
French @csvFrench
Peel Board Students have Choice
Explore program options at www.makingmyway.ca
Students have different needs, interests and abilities—our schools offer great educational opportunities to help all students achieve. For students looking for a more focused, specialized program, here are some options:
Regional programs start in grades 6, 7 and 9
Students in regional programs still complete all of the requirements of the Ontario curriculum, but there is an increased focus on an area of interest. Programs include:
· Actively in Motion (AIM)
· Advanced Placement
· Arts
· Arts and Technology
· Graphic Design Management: Flexography
· International Baccalaureate
· International Business and Technology
· International and Executive Leadership Academy
· SciTech
· Sports
· Strings
· Truck and Coach Technology
Specialist High Skills Major programs start in grade 11
Specialist High Skills Major programs allow students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector, while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. Students gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training. The programs support the transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace. Peel board schools offer Specialist High Skills Major programs in the following area:
· Arts & Culture
· Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
· Construction
· Environment
· Health and Wellness
· Hospitality and Tourism
· Information and Communications Technology
· Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services
· Manufacturing
· Non-Profit
· Sports
· Transportation
More options for Peel board students
co-operative education programs provide workplace experience
extended French starts in grade 7
dual credit programs allow student to earn college credits at the same time as secondary school credits
alternative programs are available for students who need flexible school hours, are dealing with unique situations, or require more support
Our guidance counsellors can help students determine which courses will best meet their needs, interests and abilities—contact the school to make an appointment.
For more information about regional programs, Specialist High Skills Major programs and other programs of choice available to Peel board students, visit www.makingmyway.ca.
Help your teen plan for Grade 9 course selections for 2017-18
Soon, current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9. Before they do, we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers, guidance counsellor, if applicable, and their parents.
As our partners, families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection. We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account. Every parent and student (grades 7-12) can have access to myBlueprint features such as:
High School – plan courses, track progress toward graduation, and instantly identify post-secondary eligibility for opportunities in every pathway
Post-Secondary– compare detailed information on apprenticeships, college programs, university programs and workplace sectors
Who Am I – complete surveys (including Learning Styles, Myers-Briggs Personality, Holland Interests, Knowledge, Motivations, and Compatibility)
Portfolios – create several portfolios (e.g. Career Portfolio) and share them with parents, teachers, or future employers. It’s simple to add work you have completed in myBlueprint or add pictures and videos
Job Search – find real-world job and volunteering postings that relate to occupations of interest
Goals – add interactive SMART goals and action plans
Resumes & Cover Letters – record experiences, build a resume, write a cover letter
Occupations – compare comprehensive information on occupations
Money – build a budget to track income and expenses
Additionally, parents/guardians and students can review the Chart Your Course document , Peel District School Board’s common course calendar (found at www.makingmyway.ca). This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools.
The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov. 14 to Dec. 2, 2016. If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions, please contact your teen’s teachers or guidance counselor.
*NEW* Community Corner
Stay up-to-date with community-based opportunities
The Peel District School Board is pleased to introduce an electronic resource page on www.peelschools.org called, Community Corner, which contains links to information and resources in the community that may be of interest to students and their families. This site replaces our previous method of sending promotional materials about community clubs, camps, contests, fundraisers and events home with students on a regular basis.
How you can access Community Corner
Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/communitycorner
Click on the “Community Corner” button, found on the main page of school websites, as well as on www.peelschools.org.
Is French Immersion right for my child?
If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2017, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program.
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 Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the French Immersion school your child would attend.
To find out the FI school your child would attend:
- visit our website www.peelschools.org/French
- call the school in your area
- call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212
Online application
The application form for Grade 1 French Immersion for the 2017-18 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.
The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m. Applications received 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 Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Application process opens Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.
Application deadline Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m.
For more information
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
Is Extended French right for my child?
If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2017, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program.
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 Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the EF school your child would attend.
To find out the EF school your child would attend:
- visit our website www.peelschools.org/French
- call the school in your area
- call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212
Online application
The application form for Grade 7 EF for the 2017-18 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.
The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m. Applications received after that date will be put on a waiting list.
Important dates
Information meeting Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Application process opens Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.
Application deadline Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m.
For more information
call your nearest Extended French school
talk with parents who have children in the Extended French program
visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca
#ChooseAction on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during the week of Nov. 20 to 26, 2016.
This year, we ask our Peel community to ‘#ChooseAction to Be the Difference’ in their classes, offices, schools, communities or world, in order to make these spaces better places for everyone. The Peel Board would like to hear about the big and small actions, the pledges, the promises and the attitudes that our Peel community value, and ask that you take a moment to share your #ChooseAction moments on social media.
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 the shifting 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
understand that bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions
determine positive ways to interact with others in an accepting, inclusive way
demonstrate character attributes and be a leader to help maintain positive and safe school communities
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13: The Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect on Sept. 1, 2012. For more information, visit: www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullying/ or www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html.
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Parent resources help you support your child’s learning
At the Peel board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each child. There is no doubt that families play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal. As our partner in education, we hope you'll stay connected to your child's learning throughout his or her entire school experience.
Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild to explore all resources available to parents. There you will find easy-to-navigate buttons that connect families to tip sheets and web pages on a number of different topics, including math, homework, special education, EQAO and mental health.
Peel Explore and Learn Centres
School Age Programs & Day Camps
Engaging and supervised Before & After School Programs are available at Countryside Village Public School. These programs are for students in junior and senior kindergarten, as well as Grades 1 to 6. Through the school holidays and on professional activity (PA) days exciting Day Camps are also available.
The Programs are operated by Peel Explore & Learn Centres and licensed by the Ministry of Education. Our goal is to engage school-aged children when school is out.
The Before School Program opens at 7 am and offers a nutritious breakfast snack and a range of activities each morning.
The After School Program starts once school is dismissed and continues until 6 pm. Children enjoy a healthy snack and weekly programming, participate in recreational activities, and have support to complete school assignments.
The Day Camps offer full days of excitement combining engaging programming with physical activity, creative arts, and field trips!
To register or for more information contact us at,
- PEALCentres@gmail.com or,
- (905) 790-6958
Child care subsidy from the Region of Peel is accepted
See www.peelregion.ca/children or call (905) 793-7200 for information
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Countryside Village Public School
Email: countrysidevillage.ps@gmail.com
Location: 12175 Bramalea Road, Caledon East, ON, Canada
Phone: 905-796-4467
Twitter: @countrysidepdsb