1065 Mississauga Valley Blvd., Mississauga, L5A 2A1 (905) 270-2597

From Briarwood

December 2015, Newsletter

1065 Mississauga Valley Blvd., Mississauga, L5A 2A1 (905) 270-2597

Stuti Jaggi-Vaid - Principal Halyna Dytyniak – Vice-Principal
Superintendent of Education – Anthony Edwards
Trustee – Sue Lawton * denotes Faith and Cultural Celebrations
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri
December
Luut’aa* / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
7 Chanukah
6 – 14*
Kinder. parent observations (all week)
Chocolate fundraiser ends / 8 Bodhi Day* / 9
6:00 School Council mtg. all parents welcomed / 10
Dental Screening JK, SK, Gr. 2 / 11 month of Masa’il*
Dental Screening JK, SK, Gr. 2
14
Progress Report Cards go home. / 15 / 16
6:30 Winter concert Gr. 4 , 5
“ A Kid’s Life” / 17 / 18
8:45 School Assembly
Spirit Day: Red and Green
21 Maun Agiyaras*
Yule*
Winter Break / 22 Tohji-Taisai*
Milad-un-Nabi* / 23 / 24 / 25 Sanghamitta Day*
Christmas*
28 Kwanza to Jan. 1*
Birth of Guru Gobind Singh*
Winter Break / 29 / 30 / 31 Ghambar Maidyarem*
Month of Sahraf – Dec. 31 – Jan 18*

THE CHARACTER TRAIT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER - CARING

Caring is a strong, positive emotion of regard and affection

TERRY FOX

In September, students commemorated Terry Fox by listening to stories, watching videos and by running and/or walking during the day. They raised $617.96 for the Terry Fox Foundation.

FROM THE LIBRARY

Throughout their time at Briarwood, students are taught to value and appreciate the materials they borrow from the library. It is the school’s policy to ask for a donation toward the replacement cost of damaged or lost books. Should a lost book be found, the donation amount will be returned.

WORLD SPEED STACKING DAY

On Thursday November 12th, 2015, students in grade one to five participated in World Speed Stacking Day at Briarwood. Classes came to the gym to participate in fifteen stations and a chance to be crowned class or school champion.

Congratulations to the overall grade level and school champions!

Grade 1 – Kristina, Ahilan, Neyla

Grade 2 – Aimen, Hala, Laraib

Grade 3 – Nathan, Irfan, Amare

Grade 4 – Nichelle, Dylan, Omar

Grade 5 – Nicole, Sundos, Hasan

Overall Briarwood Champions – Nicole, Sundos, Hasan

For the tenth year in a row, the WSSA STACK UP! has set a new Guinness World Record for the "Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day". Thanks to the 618,394 stackers, 2,691 schools and organizations from 31 countries who took part.

Thank you to Mrs. Tutty for organizing the event and to Mrs. Weidner, Ms. Virk and Mrs. Ryan for helping with the day. Also, thank you to everyone who donated canned goods to the Salvation Army food drive.

CHOOSE ACTION ON BULLYING AWARENESS And PREVENTION WEEK

Briarwood Public School recognized Bullying Awareness and Prevention week during the week of Nov. 16th to 22nd, 2015. All week students were engaged in a variety of activities. They created pledges that were announced every morning, they learned ways to prevent bullying and they created skits and posters. They presented their learning at the monthly assembly. It was a wonderful week with much focused learning.

KISS ‘N RIDE

To keep you and your child(ren) safe in the Kiss ‘n Ride area, please be mindful of the following:

- Remember to buckle yourself and your child(ren) in the car.

- Please use the marked cross walk when entering or exiting the school property. Do not cross between cars.

- Never leave your car unattended.

- If you need to walk your child to school, please park on Molly street.

- your children should exit your car on the right side – curb side and not on the drive through lane. Please arrange your back seat to allow for this to happen.

-please wait your turn in order nad do not cut in between cars.

-do not block handicap parking space.

We thank those parents who follow the Kiss ‘n Ride rules and are hopeful that all parents will do the same.

IT’S TIME TO REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN BORN IN 2012 FOR KINDERGARTEN

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2012, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2016. You can register your child at any time during regular school hours—just visit the school he/she will be attending to register.

Peel schools will also hold a Kindergarten Registration Week with special registration activities during Feb. 1 to 4, 2016. Visit Briarwood from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb.1, 2, 3 and 4 and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 4.

What you will need to bring to registration

Proof of child's age (one of the following)

· Canadian birth certificate

· Canadianpassport

· citizenship card/certificate

· Permanent Resident Card

· confirmation of permanent residence

· work permit

· refugee permit

Proof of address (one of the following)

· Ontario driver's license

· utility bill

· bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution)

· credit card statement

· federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents)

· purchase agreement

Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement

Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated

HELP YOUR FAMILY STAY WARM THIS WINTER.

Canada Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying comfortable and preventing hypothermia when working or playing outdoors:

· Wear a warm hat—most body heat is lost through the head. Children should keep an extra hat at school.

· Wear layered clothing. Layers allow warm air to stay trapped around the body.

· Protect your feet and hands. Wear loose waterproof boots. If the boots have liners, carry an extra pair to replace damp ones or take an extra pair of socks. Invest in thick socks to keep your feet warm. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Carry an extra pair of mittens to school, on outings, etc.

· Prevent dehydration and exhaustion, which can lead to hypothermia. Drink plenty of fluids and pace yourself when doing vigorous activities.

· Stay fit by exercising and eating well—people who are fit are less susceptible to hypothermia.

· If you stay indoors, avoid moving from a hot environment to a cold one. Excessive sweating caused from an extreme change in temperature increases the risk of developing hypothermia.

· Eat high-energy food such as nuts and raisins. A balanced diet will also help keep you warm and healthy in the winter.

· If you are travelling (on the road or in the wilderness) carry emergency supplies.

SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY OFFERS FOR PEEL BOARD STUDENTS, PARENTS AND STAFF

Does your child need a computer or tablet for school? Equity of access to technologyis a key priority for thePeel board. That's why we've worked with a number of technology companies to offer discounted devices to Peel families and staff.

Renewed Computer Technology (RCT) offers low-cost, quality refurbished computers to families with a low-income. Qualified applicants can purchase:

· desktop for $60

· laptop for $150

Prices include software, a two-year warranty and tax. For more information, contact RCT directly, call 905-795-0627 or visit their website atwww.rcto.ca.

Peel families now have access to the following exclusive offers from VIG Solutions:

· Intel Dual Core, 2GB, 160GB computer with a 17-inch LCD monitor -- $110

· 10-inch netbook with 1GB ram, 160GB hard drive, Wi-Fi capability and Windows 7 -- $60.

Taxes and shipping will be applied to product costs, and all items come with a six-month warranty. To purchase products, visit www.refurbitstock.ca/peel and enter peelregion before proceeding.

Microsoft

Microsoft offers reduced pricing on select products. For more information, visit http://pdsb.me/1X2RtMF.

The Peel board’s initiatives are part of the ongoing effort to create greater equity of access to technology for Peel students, parents and staff and do not represent an endorsement of any company or product. For all BYOD information, visit www.peelschools.org/aboutus/21stcentury/byod.

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