The Howitt Herald. Principal s Message. Lost & Found

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1 Y O R K R E G I O N D I S T R I C T S C H O O L B O A R D School charles.howitt.ps@yrdsb.ca School Web Site: yrdsb.edu.on.ca School Telephone #: Principal Tim Gervais Administrative Assts. Debbie Lagzdin Mary Anne Bernardinis Superintendent of Schools Michael Cohen Trustee Carol Chan School Council Chair Hayley Brunswick Inside this issue: Epi-pen and medical reminders School Council News Kindergarten Registration and planning for Sept Volume 1, Issue 7 March, 2015 Principal s Message As we approach the March Break, we are hopeful that a (well-deserved and much needed) change of seasons will soon be upon us. Spring is often cited as one of the favourite times of the year for many people. It is a time of renewal, new growth and new opportunity. Spring always brings forth a buzz of activity in the school and in classrooms, and may be a symbol of our continued efforts as a school community to work together in supporting and promoting the academic, social and emotional growth of our students. We are now well into the second term of this school year. In moving forward towards the goals of academic success, I encourage you to contact your child s teacher(s) and the school on a regular basis to ensure that expectations regarding next steps for your child are put into action, and clearly understood by all involved: students, parents, teachers, and administration. We continue to encourage a proactive approach to productive and collaborative partnerships! On February 13th, 2015, we hosted our second Open House and Welcome! evening at Charles Howitt P.S. Over one hundred parents and children attended the evening a wonderful turn-out by any standard for an event of this kind! The evening provided an opportunity for the school to listen to the ideas and perspectives of all families in the community, as well as afforded a chance for families new to the school to meet their neighbours. We are already using the information gathered during the evening to support our work going forward as a school, and look forward to future events such as this one. Special thanks go out to the Charles Howitt School Council, community partners and teachers who both supported and participated in the event. Well done! I would like to extend a thank you to our parent community for their efforts in supporting safe driving and parking practices during the very busy pick-up and drop-off times at school. It is both hoped for, and encouraged that, with the coming of warmer weather, parents will encourage their children who are not eligible for bussing, to walk to and from school. This is not only a healthy practice, but also reduces significant traffic congestion around the school. We have noted that school busses often have a difficult time entering the school property to drop students off; the less traffic on the road, the safer the conditions are for both pedestrians and motorists, alike! At all times, please feel free to contact the school should you have any comments or questions! Tim Gervais Principal Summer Institute Registration Information Food Bites from Kid s Kitchen March, 2015 School Calendar April, 2015 School Calendar Lost & Found We have many items in the lost and found. They are on display in the front foyer. Please drop in and have a look. Students are also encouraged to have a look and claim their lost items. Any unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity following the March Break. Character Calendar Respect, Responsibility Honesty, Empathy, Fairness, Initiative, Perseverance, Integrity, Courage, Optimism P.A. Day Friday, March 13, 2015 No school for students March Break Reminder Parents are reminded that March Break will take place from Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20 inclusive. There is no school during this week.

2 Page 2 Planning for September If you will be moving out of our area in the next 4 to 6 months, please let the office know of your intentions at your earliest convenience. We are well under way in planning for September, 2015 and it is critical that we have accurate numbers at all stages of the process. We ask that families assist us with these preparations by informing the office (in writing) if you are moving out of the Charles Howitt P.S. area. Please include the last day of attendance and the school your child(ren) will be attending. This will also facilitate in the transfer of your child s records (OSR). Thank you! Kindergarten Registration A reminder that Kindergarten Registration for September, 2015 is underway. Eligible children will have been born in 2011 (JK) or 2010 (SK). If you know of anyone in the community with Kindergarten-age children, please share this information with them. Students currently in our Junior Kindergarten classes do not need to register for Senior Kindergarten. NOTICE: Students new to Canada must first make an appointment to visit the Board s Reception Centre before registering at our school. Please call them at for an appointment. Reminder about Epi-Pens Parents of Anaphylactic children are reminded that we require two Epi-pens be in the school at all times (one in the office and one with the student). As well, parents must replace Epi-pens that have expired prior to the expiration date. If parents choose to leave a Twinject at school, only the first auto-injected dose will be administered by staff. An additional Epipen must be provided and kept with the child. A further reminder to all parents that we do not allow birthday cakes, etc. to be sent in (as expressed in our nut-free policy). If you would like to send something else in (i.e. pencils, stickers, etc.), that would be fine. Thank you for helping us keep your children safe! Important Bussing Message School Council News Re: Student Bussing Eligibility Did you know that students bussing eligibility changes throughout their school career? Your son/ daughter s eligibility to ride the school bus may change according to their grade and distance from home to school. Below are the provisions for eligibility identified in the Board s Transportation Policy #680: All YRDSB students in Grades JK-3 who live within 1.2 km of their school are not eligible for transportation To view Board Policy #680 Student Transportation, please visit For more information about bus transportation and to determine your son/ daughter s eligibility please visit *Please note: As Yonge Street is a major roadway, all students living east of Yonge Street are eligible for bussing regardless of age. Dear Parents, The School Council would like to extend our thanks to all of those students and their families who supported our Valentine's Day Dance-athon last month. We raised over $1700! For every $10 a student raised, they received 1 ballot that they could enter into 5 exciting draws. Congratulations to all of our lucky winners! Thank you to our Teachers and Staff who supervised the students during the Dance-a-thon and to the School Council and Mr. Gervais who donated raffle prizes. Money raised will support Athletic, Technology and Literacy initiatives at Charles Howitt. If you are interested in joining our Fun Fair committee, or would like to make a donation of a new item for our silent auction or raffle, please contact Hayley Brunswick: hayleybrunswick@rogers.com Thank you for your continued support, CHPS School Council School Council Important Dates Tuesdays - Pizza continues until June Thursdays - continues until June Mon/Wed/Fri - Kids Kitchen is available, please check their website for details Monday April 13th- Next Council 7 pm Save the Date...Thursday June 4th-CHPS Fun Fair 5-8 pm Charles Howitt Website Just a reminder to parents to visit our website for school information and to view our monthly newsletters. If you have not already done so, you can subscribe to our newsletters so that you will receive them by every month. Please go to: and look for the enter your box. Thank you for supporting our on-going Eco Initiatives.

3 Page 3 The York Region District School Board s Summer Institute is a program that offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum for children and youth entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Weekly sessions are offered at a number of elementary schools throughout the region from July 6, 2015 to August 14, WELCOME to the Summer Institute! The Summer Institute is a summer program located at several selected schools around York Region and is supervised by and run through the York Region District School Board. It is being offered to community members as a component of The Performance Plus (P+) Family of Schools. Summer Institute 2015 The Performance in the program s name refers to student achievement and well-being. The Plus in the program s name refers to the additional resources and leadership that can enhance learning in elementary schools in neighbourhoods affected by poverty. Additional resources and leadership bring school staff members, families and communities together to ensure that every child is prepared to learn. For more information visit or call For further information or if you have any questions, please call (905) x240 or performanceplus.si@yrdsb.ca Toll Free ext. 240 Healthy Schools

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5 Page Page 5 5 March, 2015 March 2014 YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Day 3 3 Day 4 4 Day 5 5 Day 1 6 Day 2 7 School Council Meeting 7:00 pm 8 9 Day 3 10 Day 4 11 Day 5 12 Day Dance Finale 9:15-10:40 PA Day No school for Students March Break - Schools are closed Day 2 24 Day 3 25 Day 4 26 Day 5 27 Day 1 28 Int. Band to Music Alive Vision Screening for SK s Character Assembly- Integrity Hep B/HPV Vaccinations for Gr. 7 and Gr. 8 Girls Day 2 31 Day 3 1 Day 4 2 Day Character Assembly- Perseverance Njacko Backo African Voyages African Song & Dance Good Friday (Schools are closed) 30 Pearson Avenue, Richmond Hill, L4C 6T7 Address: charles.howitt.ps@yrdsb.ca Telephone: Fax: Website:

6 Page 6 April 2015 YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Day 2 31 Day 3 1 Day 4 2 Day Njacko Backo African Voyages African Song & Dance Good Friday Schools are closed Pesach Day 1 8 Day 2 9 Day 3 10 Day 4 11 Easter Sunday Easter Monday Schools are closed Gr. 6 band to Music Alive Grade 8 s to Lake St. George Holy Friday Day 5 14 Day 1 Chris and Ken Whiteley Music Session Vaisakhi 15 Day 2 16 Day 3 17 Day Day 5 21 Day 1 Ridvan 22 Day 2 Earth, Seas and Air Prologue Performance JK-Gr. 3 Girl s Jr. Basketball Area Tournament 23 Day 3 Boy s Jr. Basketball Tournament 24 Day Day 5 28 Day 1 29 Day 2 30 Day 3 1 Day Pearson Avenue, Richmond Hill, L4C 6T7 Address: charles.howitt.ps@yrdsb.edu.on.ca Telephone: Fax: Website: