THE ACADEMY TIMES
Elementary Administrator: Mrs. A. Grieve
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. P. Hayward
Secondary Administrator: Mrs. L. Nazar
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. K. Moreau
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Spring has arrived and as we all anticipate the warmer weather, great things in education
continue to happen at DSBN Academy. Student achievement is at the forefront of everything we do. Teachers continue to work on the goals they set forth in our School Improvement Plan and work together in professional learning teams to find the best strategies to
meet the needs of the students in their classes. Increasing understanding of mathematics
instruction, incorporating thinking skills to improve students’ ability to make informed decisions, and comprehension strategies in all subjects are some of the main goals teachers
and students are working on together. We all continue to encourage our students to focus, put forth their best effort and exemplify our CORE values. Parents can help by
checking your child’s organizer daily, communicating with their teachers if there are any
questions, talking with your child when they get home about what questions they asked
that day and to have them explain the concepts they learned. The best homework that students can do is daily reading of everything from novels to magazines to newspapers, and
review of their lessons from the day by re-teaching someone at home.
Inside this Issue
Principals Message
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Prom Project
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What’s Happening
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Co-Operation
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DSBN Road Race
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Subscribing to “bus delay”
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Music Grant
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EFN new website/flu cold
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Student
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Secondary Updates
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Academy Awards
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School Council
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Helping Students
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Nutrition Month
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Dental Program
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Bowling/Concussion
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Prom Project 2015
Giving students
the opportunity to
select formal wear
free of charge to
attend their proms, grads and formals!
Happening Saturday, April 11th,
2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at:
Beamsville Secondary School
Fort Erie Secondary School
Thorold Secondary School
Prom Project Niagara is a one day
fun free formal wear extravaganza
for girls and guys! Students can
select their perfect head-to-toe
look for their prom, formal, or
graduation for FREE!
No registration is necessary. Come
and join us on April 11th!
THE ACADEMY TIMES
April 2015
DSBN Academy 130 Louth Street, St. Catharines, ON
L2S 2T4 Ph: 905-684-8708
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DSBN
ACADEMY
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School Council Meeting
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Spirit Wear Shirt day
Little Caesar’s Pizza Kits
delivered
Prom Project
Gr.8-10 at Welland Sports
plex
Crime Stoppers for Gr. 6
Secondary Semi-formal
Gr. 7 Heritage Fair
Holocaust Symposium &
Anti-Discrimination Day
Alternate Dress Day
Stacking Tournament
Track and Field
Dental Screening
Grade 7 & 8 Vaccines
Spirit Wear Shirt Day
MADD presentation
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Cooperation
DSBN Academy’s character trait for May is Cooperation. Cooperation means working together for a common purpose. At DSBN Academy we continually focus on building a community of learners. This happens when people re‐
spect and care for each other. Learning is a social process and cooperation is the key. Together, we are stronger than we are individually. Helping each other succeed strengthens everyone. Cooperation is the key to the synergy associated with great accomplishments. Nothing meaningful in life can be accomplished on one’s own. There have always been and will always be people along the way who will help us move forward. No matter what the task, working cooperatively toward a common goal or purpose will always produce greater results than working alone. DSBN Road Race - Sunday April 26th, 2015
Come and celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the DSBN Road Race, sponsored by Meridian Credit Union! Happening Sunday, April 26th, 2015 at the DSBN Education Centre in St. Catharines.
1k Fun Run and 5k Road Race for everyone!
Price is still only $10 for students under 20 and $20 for adults 20+!
The day includes:
Barbecue for participants
Prizes for top finishers in each 5km age category
Fun Fair with Niagara Inflatables
Chip Time Results for 5km race
T-shirts for all who pre-register
Top school participation prize
Registration forms must be received by Friday, March 20th to guarantee your 2015 DSBN Road Race shirt!
Registration forms are at your school, or can be found online at www.efnniagara.ca
Come join in the fun!
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Receiving notifications
of Bus Delays
During this frigid weather
many parents are concerned about their chil-
delays and cancelation.
Please visit www.nsts.ca
dren waiting on a bus
Click on Delays and Can-
stop if the bus is then de-
celations.
layed. If the bus is going
Click on subscriptions
to or is delayed Parents
can receive notifications
The Education Foundation
of Niagara has a new web
site. www.efnniagara.ca
Click on Subscribe
fron the Niagara student
Complete information as
transportation service
requested.
Good News!
web site. This is done by
subscribing to their
Differences between
Flu and Cold
Symptoms
Cold
Flu
Sudden onset of illness
No
Yes
Fever (over 38C)
No
Yes
Body aches
No
Yes
Extreme Fatigue
No
Yes
Headache
No
Yes
Chills
No
Yes
Sore throat
Yes
Yes
Stuffy nose
Yes
Yes
Sneezing
Yes
Yes
Coughing
Yes
Yes
Through the Music Counts
Caras Grant, the DSBN Academy has been awarded
$10,000. for the purpose of
purchasing musical instruments for the school. In addition to the Music Futures
program that we currently
offer, we will be launching a
traditional instrumental program of brass and woodwinds.
The Academy is very excited
for this new opportunity
thanks to the Music Counts
organization.
The DSBN as a whole is seeing a rise in student absenteeism due to respiratory and flu symptoms. If your child is absent from school due to flu
please ensure that you let the office know if you suspect flu
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Argonaut Student Voice
Elementary Student Council is an energetic
group of grade 6, 7 and 8 students, and we
are dedicated to representing our peers in organizing school events. We are
working on some projects for
the up coming months. We
will keep you posted.
Secondary Students in March
♦
Students compete in the DSBN Skills
Challenges
♦
Heart Health Niagara supports our Grade 9
♦
Students receive Early Progress Reports
♦
Great turn-out to our Parent-Teacher Interviews
♦
Grade 9 students complete Practice EQAO
Literacy Test "On-Line" as a designiated pilot
School
Fitness class welcomes a Self-Defense and a
Boxing Instructor
♦
Thank you to EFN for funding to purchase Ping
Pong Tables for ENCORE
♦
Mrs. McAulay
Ms. Davidson
Mrs. Herbert
Mr. Eckhardt
Ms. Yetman
Mrs. Rose
Mrs. Minor
Mr. Hannigan
Mr. Young
Mrs. Clutterbuck
Mmd. Roe
Ms. Ianni
Brayden
Mark
Parker
Riley
Kyle
Francis
Owen
Kira
Brooke
Jesse
Rachel, Kiara
Ahmed
(Graphic & Job Interview Skills)
Phys. Ed. Program
♦
Student of the Month
Grade 10 students write the EQAO Literacy
Test
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Please join us. Our next School
Council Meeting is Wednesday April 1st
2015 at 6:00pm.
Character Award
Mrs. McAulay
Ms. Davidson
Mrs. Herbert
Mr. Eckhardt
Ms. Yetman
Mrs. Rose
Mrs. Minor
Mr. Hannigan
Mr. Young
Ms. Ianni
Morgan
Yara
Nessa
Justice
Breanna
Andrew
Justice L
Josue
Andrew
Jacob
OVERALL STUDENT OF THE
MONTH
Grade 6
Trinity
Grade 7
Kydmen
Grade 8
Nahtoyha
TRUE SPORT AWARD
Brandon
PRINCIPAL AWARD
Mariah
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Helping Parents/Guardians Help Students
This repository of prac cal ps, ac vi es, and resources can be used to inform parents
about how they can support their children in the learning of mathema cs.
Topics include: Art and Math Communica ng with Children Using Math Language Sor ng, Matching and Making Pa erns – Video Podcast Talking About Math:
Everyday Mathema cs: Daily Decisions Holiday Math: Take advantage of math in the world Growth Mindset in Math Homework Help for Students Grade 7 to 10 Learning to Count Literacy and Numeracy on the Fridge – Video Podcast
Mathies.ca Math Tips for Parents The Ontario Mathema cs curriculum on… A Balanced Approach The Ontario Mathema cs curriculum on… Math Skills for the 21st Century The Ontario Mathema cs curriculum on… Number Facts Partnering with Your Teen in Mathema cs Thinking Tools for Mathema cs Wrong Answers, Great Learning Available through EduGains Mathema cs K‐12, or at the link below:
http://edugains.ca/newsite/math/schoolleader/ideas_for_school_leaders.html
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Did you know: Baby Teeth are Very Important!
Tooth decay is the number one
chronic disease of children.
Tooth decay can lead to pain,
infection, difficulties eating,
speech problems, self-esteem
issues, decrease school attendance and poor overall health.
Niagara Region Public Health
(NRPH) screens approximately
25,000 students each year in elementary schools 38% of these
students have tooth decay,
which is unacceptably high
Baby teeth are important! Early
preventive care is critical in reducing the likelihood of your
child developing painful and
serious health problems later in
life.
Fluoride is not added into our
water supply. Therefore, it is recommended that all residents
brush their teeth twice daily with
fluoridated toothpaste as soon as
the first baby tooth erupts (birth
to three years – rice grain size
portion, three years and older –
pea-size portion of fluoride toothpaste)
• Floss your child’s teeth daily
until age eight
• Ensure your child eats a
healthy diet and limits sugary
drinks and snacks (ex. fruit rollups, gummies and juice boxes)
• Children should visit at dentist every year starting at their
first birthday to prevent problems
from starting
Fluoride varnish and sealant
applications are very effective in
preventing tooth decay
•
NRPH has free programs and
preventive services to assist children and youth in getting the
dental health care they need.
For more information please call
the Dental Line at 905-688-8248 or
888-505-6074, ext. 7399.
Elementary School Dental Screening
Program
A Public Health registered dental hygienist is scheduled to visit
our school on April 30th 2015 to provide dental screening to students in grade 6
and 8 as required under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
During this time the registered dental hygienist will perform a visual inspection
of each child to determine his/her dental needs. Parents will be contacted if
their child requires immediate dental care. Public Health dental programs may
financially assist children who do not have access to required dental care.
Please contact the Public Health dental program for any of the following:
If you do NOT wish your child to participate in the dental screening.
If your child is not in one of the targeted grades and you would like him/her
to participate.
Call the Dental Health Information at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7399
or email [email protected].
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Concussions ‐ What are they and what can I do? Presented by: Dr. Charles Tator Monday, May 4, 2015 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Brock University ‐ Welch Hall, Room 324 500 Glenridge Ave. St. Catharines, Ont., L2S 3A1 Have you or a family member ever experienced a concussion? During this community in‐
forma on evening Dr. Charles Tator, Neurosurgeon, will describe what concussions are and how they impact the developing brain. Along the way, Dr. Tator will use his own research to explain how to best iden fy, treat and prevent concussions — providing ps and informa on to help parents, educators, prac
oners, and coaches be er understand this important issue. Limited Sea ng Available. This event is free and open to the public RSVP online at: h p://brocku.ca/lifespan‐developmentresearch/ events/speaker‐series For more informa on contact Jayne Morrish ‐ [email protected] 8
@brocku.ca
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