Principal: Mrs. J. Denison Superintendent: Mrs. J. Uniac
Vice-Principal: Mrs. A. Woods-Jamieson Trustee: Mr. J. White
Vice-Principal: Ms T. McNeely
BRITANNIA PUBLIC SCHOOL
1145 Swinbourne Drive
Mississauga, ON
L5V 1C2
(905) 814-1146
December 2011 / January 2012 Newsletter
December is a time of year to join in good fellowship with family and friends. The staff at Britannia Public School wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday. We look forward to returning to school on Monday, January 9, 2012, refreshed and ready to learn!
November and December have been very busy months at Britannia. On November 9th the student Progress Reports were sent home, followed by parent-teacher interviews. We would like to thank the teaching staff for their continued commitment to student learning as we completed this process, and of course, we would like to thank all parents and guardians for your support in your children’s learning.
One of the many highlights of our December was the Festive concert. Our Bullfrog and Tadpole choirs entertained our school community with delightful songs and a magical performance. Thank you to Ms. McNeely and Mme Atchison for a wonderful concert. BRAVO!!
Another of our highlights was the Kindergarten Open House; morning and afternoon classes entertained their families with songs, poems and a story!
Thank you to families for your support in attending and participating in your child’s experience at Britannia!
A special thank you to vice principals, Anne Woods-Jamieson and Tanis McNeely. Mrs. Woods-Jamieson has completed her assignment at Britannia Public School and will be enjoying retirement with family. Many exciting adventures are planned. I would like to thank Ms. Woods-Jamieson for her work at Britannia, supporting students, staff and families since September, 2010.
Ms. McNeely has been assigned to Edenrose as a full time Vice Principal. I would like to thank her for her dedication to the teaching and learning community at Britannia Public School since September, 2011.
I know that you join me in wishing her every success as she continues her career as an administrator in Peel.
C’est que au revoir.
Welcome to Mrs. Berndt, our full time vice principal. Mrs. Berndt may be known to some of our Britannia families as she was the vice principal at Settler’s Green. Welcome also to Mrs. Brulotte, our half time vice principal, joining us on January 9, 2012 (odd days of the cycle). I know that you join me in welcoming them to our school.
In Other School News, congratulations to new parents, Mrs. Jarman (baby Isla – a girl) and Mrs. Lewis (Joseph – a boy). Both mothers and babies are excited and happy – we look forward to visits from you. We welcome back Ms. Jodi Powell to Grade One, and also welcome Mr. Deeraj Vaswani to Grade 3/4. The Britannia office would like to say farewell and thank Mrs. Donna DeFour, who has moved on to another Peel school full-time. Welcome to Ms. Edain Noble, who has joined us as a 0.5 Office Assistant. Finally, we thank Ms. Stephanie Coit, Ms. Vanessa Cacciottolo, and Ms. Jennifer DeAndrade for all of their contributions to Britannia this year. Welcome back to Ms. Emily Shrive (Grade 3), Ms. Antonette Galluzzo (Grade 2), and Mrs. Jen Luong. We are lucky to have such a dynamic team at Britannia!
Thank you to Mrs. Ogilvie who hosted the book fair during the interview period. As a result of your support, Mrs. Ogilvie has been able to purchase a number of additional books for our library collection.
Thank you also to Mrs. Canavor who has once again organized the annual Toys for Tots drive. This collection of new unwrapped toys provides gifts for children in our immediate Peel community. The students at Britannia Public School have been very generous, donating over 250 toys last year to spread the holiday happiness (that is 7 big Santa bags!). This December, we have already collected more than 350 toys, and the Canadian Tire Money Box is almost full! Way to go Britannia!
We have monthly assemblies at Britannia Public School. They are posted on the calendar which is sent home every month and is also posted on our school web site: http://schools.peelschools.org/1543. Parents, families and friends are always welcome to join us to celebrate student achievement and to honour our students through the Pride Certificates.
Ms. Denison, Principal
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Tips for ensuring your child's safe arrival to and from school
· Take your child to the bus stop and meet them there after school.
· Help your child set up a buddy system. Children should walk in groups of at least two.
· Pre-arrange a contact person your child knows who can pick him or her up in the event of an emergency.
· Make sure the school has a list of people your child can be released to. This also applies to day camp, swimming lessons, and other activities.
· Avoid placing your child’s name in a clearly visible location on their clothes, lunch box and other belongings because it advertises who they are.A stranger may read their name and call out to them, fooling your child into believing this person knows them.
Kidssentials Lunch Order Forms for January – March 2012 have been sent home!
If you have any questions about the lunch program or have missed the order due date, you may contact Kidssentials directly or visit them online at www.kidssentials.com and follow the links to ‘place an order’.
Snow day / Bus cancellation policy reminder for all parents (even if your child walks to school)
In the event that school busses are cancelled, the Kidssentials lunch will be cancelled for the entire school for that date. Notification of a rebook book date will be sent home through the school and/or via email.
Cancellation policy
Should a field trip or other absence fall on a Kidssentials hot lunch date, please call Kidssentials directly or send an email to cancel and receive a credit which may be used toward a future lunch order. While you may cancel any meal up to 8:00 a.m. on the day of a lunch, advanced notice is always appreciated.
Phone: 905.855.1914
Email:
www.kidssentials.com
Kiss ‘n Ride Information
We continue to experience a great deal of traffic congestion in our Kiss ‘n Ride area. It is so important for the Mississauga Traffic Safety council rules to be respected in the vicinity of the school. At no time can cars park in the three driveway lanes directly in front of the school. These are bus lanes and fire routes. It is also important that everyone follow the “no left turn” sign which is posted at the exit of the driveway. We appreciate your support in ensuring safety for all. For parents who must drive their children to school, please arrive at the school before 8:25 a.m. – the Kiss ‘n Ride line is very short and students can enjoy some fresh air with their friends. 8:25 is a perfect time to deliver your child in the Kiss ‘n Ride lane. There is no traffic congestion at that time – children are not late for school – parents are not caught-up in the traffic jams in front of the school. Everyone wins!
News from the Gym
In November we wrapped up our grade 2 and 3 bench ball league. We had over 150 students participating during e-breaks on 10 different teams. Students improved their running, soccer skills and had fun in each game. Congratulations to the members of team 9, who won the final game,
In December we will be having basketball practises for grade 4 and 5 students. These students are encouraged to listen to the announcements so they know when we will be playing.
A reminder that all students are encouraged to have proper running shoes for their gym classes.
Hubs and Readiness Centers
Very young children and their parents/caregivers learn how to make a smooth transition to kindergarten at four early years hubs and 10 readiness centers. The centers function as drop-in facilities for children, from birth to 4 years of age, who are accompanied by a parent, grandparent or other caregiver. Caregivers must accompany their children so they can learn together in a welcoming, stimulating environment. Families may attend readiness centers, regardless of where they live in Peel.
Qualified kindergarten teachers choose activities which foster learning and social skills in all children. Sessions last about two hours. Through free play, circle time (chants, finger plays, shared reading, songs, movement) learning centers (activities involving math, science, reading, water and blocks), snack time and gross motor play, the caregivers are preparing the children for school.
It is free for you and your child. Hub and readiness centers provide a free service. They are funded by the Peel District School Board through the Ministry of Education.
Locations closest to Britannia Public School are:
HUB – Brian Fleming P.S. 905-625-3220
READINESS CENTRE – Forest Glen P.S. 905-625-1462
PARENTING & FAMILY LITERACY CENTRES–Ellengale P.S.905-890-1010 extension 6041
Pride Certificates
Recipients for the month of November 2011
Kindergarten / (AM)Justin L.
Kylah H.
Abigail M. / Shoaib M.
Alishba R. / Srehan B.
Parineet B.
Humza M.
Kindergarten / (PM)
Dana S.
Ruhma A.
Vivian H. / Karim A.
Ariana S. / Moeez K.
Soha Q.
Adanna G.
Grade 1
Natalya W.
Sophie P.
Alisha M. / Auzair S.
Adam B. / Nidhi S.
Maahee K.
Mariah K.
Hayden L. / Yudhesh B.
Yean Chen C.
Riya B.
Jenna V.
Matthew H.
Samantha S. / Ishita K.
Chima O. / Norman G.
Nabaha S.
Noah T.
Avery D. / Ramaki A.
Hamidah O.
Saajith G.
Carina G.
Grade 2
Tara M.
Darpan B. / Mia P.
Edvin L.
Cassidy-Rae B. / Caroline C.
Sakina T.
Jash S. / Manaik B.
Magdalene B.
Audrey L.
Anshvir T. / Ibrahim H.
Kevin L.
Izzah A.
Anisha S.
Waleed N.
Adiyadorj T.
Jaismin D. / Ayat H.
Victor Z.
Sophia I.
Grade 3
Kushi G.
Kartike C.
Nejla H.
Abu S. / Kamran T
Elizabeth B.
Noor-Hannah Z. / Oliver T
Amari S.
James H. / Vathma P.
Nicole M.
Etana J. / Kristen S.
Kiara M.
Immanuel G.
Hamza Q.
Santiago F.
Leah H. / Abigail L.
Nicholas M.
Harrison V.
Trent L.
Grade 4
Samantha M.
Simran S.
Ishan B. / Hanna J.
Ethan A.
Catherine U. / Nabeel A.
Sukhmani S.
Ningsong S. / Brendan T.
Hazel J.
Athisda M.
Violet D.
Grade 5
Carolyn E.
Jared W.
Rayan K. / Alyssa T.
Karandeep B.
Mark L. / Ibrahim K.
Manleen T.
Amena B. / Rida Q.
Spencer C.
Benjamin M.
Neelam E. / Suheera S
Bar N.
Super French Book Fair
A great big thank you to all the families who visited the French Book Fair!
We sold over $3500 in books and that means a lot of our students have their own books to read at home. It also means $1500 in new French books for students to borrow from our school library.
Merci beaucoup!
Register for French Immersion, Extended French by Jan. 27
Are you thinking of registering your child for French immersion? For the 2012-13 school year, parents must register children for entry into grade 1 French immersion or grade 7 extended French by 4 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012. Students who register after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list.
Register directly at the French immersion school your child will attend. Check the Peel board website, www.peelschools.org and go to "French immersion" in the "Schools" section, to find out your local French immersion school. You can also call the Peel board, 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212.
Attend an information session to learn more about the program
What is the French immersion program like? What are the advantages and features of the program? How can you tell if it is the right choice for your child?
If you were not able to attend the parent night in the fall about the program, you are invited to an information session:
French immersion
7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012
HJA Brown Education Centre – Board Room
5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson Blvd.)
Mississauga
Extended French
7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012
HJA Brown Education Centre - Mississauga Room
5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson Blvd.), Mississauga
How to get more information
· Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/schools/french_immersion.htm
· Visit the Canadian Parents for French website—www.cpfont.on.ca
It's time to register children born in 2008 for kindergarten
Register at Britannia on Feb. 6, 8, 9 & 10
Starting school is a big step. Begin this journey into learning with us—register your child for kindergarten. If your child was born in 2008, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2012.