Saturday Beryl Ford Public School Day 1 Day 1 25 & 8 girls Appreciation Day Bus Driver Day 3 Day 3 29 22 Day 3 15 Day 5 Day 5 31 Pizza Day Immunization Grade 7 Day 4 30 Pizza Day 23 Day 4 Day 1 9 8 International Walk to School Day Day 1 2 1 24 17 16 Pizza Day School Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Seniors’ Chai & Chat 7:00 p.m. Day 1 18 PA Day ~ No School for Students Pizza Day 10 Day2 3 Thursday Wednesday 20 (No School) Happy Thanksgiving ! 13 Day 2 28 Dear Families of Beryl Ford, Well we have made it through re-organization with much success thanks to the exceptional team of Leaders at Beryl Ford! Staff have participated in our Empowerment Day to continue building a positive school climate and culture for all students to be successful. Our entire school participated in the Terry Fox Run on September 24th. Throughout the day we focused on the legacy of Terry Fox and the wonderful work that he has contributed throughout Canada. Students participated in our Annual ‘Leader in Me’ POW WOW, which was an amazing experience for all. Students presented their class ‘Leader in Me’ Banners and their chants. On Friday, October 3rd students will witness some of our staff having their hair cut to support cancer patients who require wigs. Special thanks to the Terry Fox Leaders for organizing such a worthwhile event for our students and staff. Our Annual Fall Fair was very successful! Students, parents and staff had an opportunity to meet with each other and share their summer stories. It was a very enjoyable event - students participated in various activities, arts & crafts, singing, dancing, having their hands done in henna designs, face painting and even a food court serving BBQ burgers and hotdogs, samosas and of course ice-cream. As we begin this year we will be holding our first School Council Meeting on Thursday, October 16th beginning at 7:00 pm at Beryl Ford. It is important for parents/guardians to partner with the school to continue developing our school for the community. We value your voice and participation, so please join us. Please welcome our new 2014-15 Elected School Council Executive members: Chair, Mr. Ravi Hooda, CoChair, Mrs. Komalpreet Sandhu , Treasurer, Mr. Prashant Mitra , Secretary, Mr. Suresh Kureeckal Please join us, together we can make a difference for our school community!!! October 2014 Safe Arrival Please support our school’s Safe Arrival Program by phoning us before 9:00 a.m. every day your child will be absent. Call 905-794-0852, press ‘1’ and leave a message with your child’s name, teacher’s name and reason for absence. EQAO Scores Student results on EQAO assessments are an important source of information about student strengths and areas for improvement. As a school community, we use them along with other information, to guide school improvement initiatives. The testing results are also used by our school board and the Ministry of Education to direct support where needed. Both the Peel District School Board’s and Beryl Ford’s EQAO results from the 20132014 school year are shown in the following table (percentage of students achieving at levels 3 or 4): 26 19 School Scores 12 6 World Teacher’s Day 5 27 Day 2 21 14 Day 4 7 30 October is Walk 29 to School Month Principal: Mrs. Connie Stella Vice-Principal: Mrs. Sumitra Lad Office Manager: Mrs. Marinka Hilton Vice Principal: Mr. Joseph Pileggi Office Assistant: Mrs. Linda Apa Office Clerk: Mrs. Celia da Cruz Office Assistant: Mrs. Kavita Mahadeo Superintendent of Education: Mrs. P. Daws (905) 451-2862 Ext. 4230 School Trustee: Mr. J. Mann (416) 797-6718 Principal’s Message Tuesday Monday Sunday October 2014 Friday Day 3 4 11 Future Leaders Embrace Change! Please come and join us for our School Council Meeting! Thursday, October 16, 2014 7:00 p.m. Grade Reading: 72% Writing: 78% 3 Seniors’ Chai and Chat Thursday, October 16, 2014 7:00 p.m. Grade Reading: 76% Writing: 81% 6 PDSB Scores Reading: 70% Writing: 78% Mathematics: 74% Mathematics:67% Reading: 79% Writing: 78% Mathematics: 61% Mathematics:54% Continuing Education International Languages program for K-12 students The opportunity to study a language in addition to English and French can benefit all students, society in general and an increasingly independent world. Any student who is currently enrolled in a Peel District School Board elementary or secondary school is eligible to attend. Classes operate each Saturday from September 20, 2014 to June 13, 2015, except for holiday weekends and school vacations. Continuing Education offers an online, cashless registration process. Please visit the website at www.peelschools.org/conted/il for further information. Peel Board Advantage Education Fair on Nov. 8 If you live in Brampton or Caledon, plan to attend the Peel Board Advantage Education fair at Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School on Nov. 8. Drop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn about our middle schools with regional programs and secondary schools in Brampton and Caledon. Staff and students will be available to answer questions about the schools’ academic and extracurricular programs. The day will also include student musical performances and sport games in the gymnasium. Snacks will be provided. October is International Walk to School Month! Our school is participating in International Walk to School Day on Wed. Oct. 8th. On this day, walk, bike, blade, scooter, skip or hop to school….but don’t drive! International Walk to School month is part of the Active & Safe Routes to School program. Visit www.saferoutestoschool.ca/ for more information. Celebrate World Teacher Appreciation Day Since 1994, parents and students from around the world have celebrated World Teacher Appreciation Day to commemorate the work of teachers and their contributions to society. During the week of October 5, take the time to let your child's teacher know he or she is truly appreciated. Thank your child's teacher and let them know they are making a difference! Help Keep Beryl Ford’s Students Safe As members of the Beryl Ford community, we are all working together to ensure the safety of our students. If you witness dangerous or aggressive driving in the neighbourhood, the Peel Regional Police Service has a formal reporting process called Road Watch. This program gives Peel Residents an opportunity to keep the roads safe by reporting dangerous and aggressive drivers to the police. The report form is available at www.bramptonsafecity.ca and will need to be faxed to 905-456-5911 or emailed to [email protected]. We encourage parents to make use of this valuable service. Peel Board High School Students have Choice Learn about the Peel District School Board advantage and your local Peel board secondary school at an upcoming parent information night. For date and time, visit www.peelschoold.org/schools/ informationnights or call the school directly. To find out which secondary school your teen will attend, call 905890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212 or visit www.peelschools.org/schools/ findyourschool. After School Program Arrangements have been made with Family Day Care to offer a before and after school program for our students. If you are seeking before or afterschool care for your child, please call directly to Family Day Care at: 416-922-3434 Staffing Updates Due to larger than projected enrolment at Beryl Ford PS, we have seen an increase to our staff. We are very pleased to have welcomed the following new staff members to our team of Teacher Leaders: Grade 7: Miss Sarah Mason September reorganization resulted in some student placement changes at Beryl Ford PS due to higher than anticipated enrolment across all grade levels. Classes are now more evenly balanced which is far more beneficial for the students and the teachers. We thank all of our families for their support and patience during this annual process. Time for School ~ A Guide to Regular Attendance Whatever path your teen chooses, we want to make sure your entire family is ready to embrace the many opportunities that await your teen upon graduation. Our Ready? Set? High School! Parent Guide will provide you with a snapshot of what you need to know to help your teen be successful. You can find it online at: www.peelschools.org/parents/ helpyourchild/parentguide. Elementary school is a wonderful time in the life of a child, a time of great strides in learning and in social and emotional development. Many things affect your child’s success, from the quality of his or hers teachers, to the makeup of the class. One of the most important factors is your child’s regular and timely attendance. Getting to class on time, and avoiding absences, are critical if your child is to get the most out of school. It seems obvious. But the fact is that elementary students tend to miss an average of eight or more school days during the year. What can you as a parent do to help ensure your child's proper attendance? First, understand that getting to school, every day and on time, matters at All of our schools offer a variety of every level, perhaps even more so in elementary schools. That’s because programs designed to unlock students’ important learning occurs daily, right from the start of class. By being passion and potential. Some students punctual and responsible, children are acquiring positive habits about school have a strong interest in a particular attendance. Some other things to consider: area. For those students, a Regional By being late, children miss important social time with their peers before school Learning Choices Program may be a begins. good option. Students who are late often feel embarrassed or self-conscious. Coming in November Nov. 7 Progress Reports Sent Home (Grades 1-8) Nov. 10-13 Dental Screening for grades JK, SK, 2,4, 6 & 8 Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Assembly (11 am) Nov 12-14 Library Book Fair Nov 13-14 Student Parent Teacher Conferences Late arrivals can disrupt the routine of the classroom. A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child, and get her to school in the wrong frame of mind. Missing even 5 or 10 minutes of the day can make it harder for the students to understand the material being taught. Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a child’s skills and knowledge base, causing the child to fall behind his/her peers and hurt his/her self-esteem. Too many missed school days can increase isolation, as the child stands out from his/her classmates and misses opportunities to develop socially. Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to develop a good rapport with the teachers. If you have any questions regarding any of the issues raised here about lateness or attendance, or if you are looking for other tips on getting your child to school, please talk to us. By working together, we can help support a more successful school experience for your child. Visit our website at www.peelschools.org. Visit Beryl Ford’s Website! In order to help support Eco-School initiative to use less paper, we encourage you to visit our school website at: http://schools.peelschools.org/1415 We will be posting this newsletter on the website every month. Our goal is to have EVERY family read the newsletter online instead of on paper. Visit the Beryl Ford website and click on Subscribe. You will receive an email each time there is new information on the website. You will also find information about the following items: contact information calendar enrolment data school hours mission, vision and values registration information printable forms frequently asked questions maps Volunteer and Make a Difference! At Beryl Ford Public School, we welcome and encourage participation of parents and community members. Of course, we also recognize the time and energy these volunteers give. There are many volunteer opportunities available at our school that are flexible and range from a few hours per month to five hours a day, depending on your schedule. Please contact our teacher, Ms. S. Brar if you're interested in volunteering at our school.
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