Principal Mrs. Jaggi-Vaid Vice Principal Mr. Mcgibbon

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From Briarwood Public School

December2017 Newsletter

Principal Mrs. Jaggi-Vaid Vice Principal Mr. McGibbon

Office Manager Mrs. Singh Office Assistant Mrs. Saltaji

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

Superintendent of Education Mr. Darren Van Hooydonk School Trustee Mrs. Sue Lawton

Goodbye Mrs. Ottley!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Ottley our who is leaving us on December 22nd . We thank you for the passion, dedication and caring that you provided our Briarwood families while you were here. We will miss you!

We welcome Mr. McKibbon who is an experienced Vice Principal and will be with us beginning January 8, 2018.

We Enjoyed Meeting You!

Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our annual New Comer Tea.

Thank you toMs Jolly, Mr. De Filippis, Ms Ray and our Settlement Worker MsMohiuddinwho provided the treats and prepared an informative presentation and the opportunity to meet other new families to Briarwood.

Dressing for Cold Weather

Please ensure that your children are coming with jackets, gloves and hats for the outdoor time.

Juniorgrades are filled with ‘Wonder’ after seeing the movie.

This week the junior classes had the opportunity to see “Wonder” the movie based on the book. It was a great experience for our students. The movie speaks to the work being done everyday to create a positive climate and build Peel character traits among our students. A very special thank-you to the junior teachers, office, and parent volunteers that helped to organize a successful trip.

This November the Junior grades had the opportunity to see “Wonder”, the movie based on the book. It was a great experience for our students. The movie speaks to the work being done every day to create a positive climate and build Peel character traits among our students. A very special thank you goes out to the Junior teachers, office staff, and parent volunteers that helped to organize a successful trip.

Speed Stacks

This year we had the whole school participated in one thing that Briarwood does every year World Speed Stacking Day. Like every year some of our teachers from Briarwood help like: Mrs.Tutty, Mrs.Virk, Mrs. Ryan and Mrs.Tutty’s mother-in-law. Like every year we have a competition between each class. Each class would have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finisher based on their time performing the 3,3,3. There are different types of stations like: the mini cups, the metal cups, blindfolded 3,3,3 challenge exercise 3,3,3 challenge, and last but not least the timing zone(that's where you have to do your fastest 3,3,3 to get in one of the ribbons).

Now to tell you the winners of each class:

In grade 1

MrsKomars class: 1st:Kimora-lee 2nd:Jenny Anne 3rd:Roshni

MrsFrangos class: 1st: Aditi 2nd:Suhana 3rd:Hiba

Mrs.Orme class: 1st: Haya 2nd:Sunny 3rd:Mai

In grade 2

Mrs.Kuz class: 1st:Hudson 2nd:Haisa 3rd:Leonardo

Mrs.McQuillan class: 1st: Loveia 2nd:Kareem 3rd:Natalia

Mrs.Boken class: 1st:Subhani 2nd:Maxim 3rd: Kanak

In grade 3

Mrs Campbell class: 1st:Mohammed 2nd:Shiza 3rd:Kristina

Mrs.Dawson class: 1st:Lamar 2nd:Sianna 3rd:Isabella

Mrs Chow class: 1st:Lucas 2nd:Nicola 3rd:Neyla

In grade 4

Mrs.Tutty class: 1st:Jayden2nd:Yazad3rd:Carter

Mr.Dudas: 1st:Aditya2nd:Vivaan3rd:Laraib

Mrs. Jung: 1st:Eric2nd:Oluebube 3rd:Cody

In grade 5

Mrs.Taylor 1st:Sally 2nd:Hussain 3rd:Omar

Mrs.Correia 1st:Irfan 2nd:Nicholas 3rd:Gregory

Mr.Pacifico 1st:Richard 2nd:Ibrahim 3rd:Ced

Top Three Finishers at Briarwood

First Place: Jayden in Mrs. Tutty’s class

Second Place: Eric in Mrs.Jung’s class

Third Place: Irfan in Mrs.Correia’s class

And those were all the kids who got ribbons in speed stacking

(Written by: Yazad in Mrs.Tutty's class)

Briarwood Students Have Elected the 2017-2018 Student Parliament

The elected representatives of Briarwood Student Parliament are as follows:

Prime Minister:FareaTanveer (5B)

5A Representative: BadrAli

5B Representative: Justice Russell-Lee

5C Representative: Nathan Karwel

Briarwood Presents

On December 18th, at 6:30, Grades 4 and 5 present the musical play ‘A Pirate Christmas’. Come along mates and see our stars in action! Everyone welcome!

Grades 4 & 5 students should arrive by 6:15pm.

Celebrating Faith and Culture
December 2017
December / Luut’aa and Little Spirit Moon / Aboriginal Spirituality
December 3 / Sanghamitta Day / Buddhism
December 3 / First Sunday of Advent / Christianity
December 8 / Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) / Buddhism
Sunset of December 10 to 29 / the month ofMasa'il / Bahá’í
Sunset of December 12 to December 20 / Chanukah / Judaism
December 13 / Birthday of Imam Aga Khan / Islam
December 21 or 22 / Yule/Winter Solstice / Wicca
December 21 / Tohji-taisai / Shinto
December 25 / Christmas / Christianity and Canada
December 26 to January 1 / Kwanzaa / African-Canadian communities
December 26 / Boxing Day / Canada
December 26 / Zarathosht-no-diso / Zoroastrianism
December 30 to January 17 / the month of Sharaf / Bahá’í
December 31 to January 4 / GhambarMaidyarem / Zoroastrianism

Volunteer Criminal Record Checks to cost $33 as of January 1, 2018

Peel Regional Police have advised us that, as of January 1, 2018, Criminal Record Checks – Vulnerable Sector Check for adults, including those for volunteers, will cost $33; students and seniors will remain at the current cost of $25. Processing of CRCs for volunteers is free until the end of December 2017, with Form A provided by the school.

CRC application forms are available in the lobby of Peel Regional Police Headquarters, and at the Square One Community Station, or online by accessing the link on the Peel Regional Police website:

Winter bus safety

The following winter school bus safety tips will help to keep your child safe throughout the winter months.

Allow extra time to get to your bus stop.
Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in the early morning and late evening.
Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when there is snow and ice.
Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or road surfaces.
Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and boots will keep you warm.
Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other children waiting for the bus.
Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street.
Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt.

On very rare occasions, buses are late because of weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk to your child about what to do if the bus is late. Here are some suggestions:

When possible, wait with your child for the bus.
Make sure your child knows a phone number where he can reach you or another trusted adult.
Teach your child how and where to get help. Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger is.
Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system so your child has someone to wait with for the bus.

Lost and Found

Help! The Lost and Found bin is overflowing.

Is your child being sent to school wearing a jacket or a sweater, and then returning home at the end of the day without it? Chances are, their missing piece of clothing is in the Lost and Found bin.

Clothes from the Lost and Found will be available all the month of December. On December 18th, the school concert evening, is a perfect time for parents to pick up any ‘lost’ items.

Bus cancellation and closing schools due to bad weather

During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather.

Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio and television stations listed below and will also be available on Twitter @Peelschools, Facebook at and or by calling

905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.

VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9BREAKFAST TELEVISIONNEWS AM680

CFNY FM102.1/AM640CJCL AM590CHFI FM98.1

NEWSTALK1010 AMEZ ROCK FM97.3CJBC (FR) AM860

FM Z103.5FM93.1FM Q107

CHIN FM100.7/AM1540CBC99.1CITYPULSE

GLOBAL NEWSCITY NEWSCTV

CFRB – (Bell Media)

One of the following messages will be announced (highlighted text only):

Peel District School Board buses are cancelled

This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual.

All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed

This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits.

All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled

This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled

This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

It's time to register children born in 2014 for Kindergarten

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2014, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2018. 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 Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, 2018. Visit Briarwood P.S. from:

Jan. 29 to 31, 2018 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 1, 2018 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.
Feb. 2, 2018 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Apply for French Immersion by Jan. 26, 2018

If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2018, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to consider grade 1 French Immersion (FI). To find out more about the program, visit

The application form for grade 1 FI for the 2018-19 school year will be available online at as of Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at 1 p.m. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at 4 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will not be included in the random selection process and will be placed on the school’s waitlist.

The FI school for our area is Corsair. The phone number is 905-279-1511.

Enrolment cap and random selection process

The Peel board has a limited number ofspaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion. At this time, the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolled in grade 1. A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program.

It is important to note that applicants arenot offered space in grade 1 FI on a first come, first serve basis. A computerized random selection process will randomly assign a rank to each application that is received by the deadline.

Once students have been assigned to all available spaces, remaining students will be placed, again in rank order, on the school's waitlist. Each school has its own waitlist.

How to get more information

Visit the Peel board website—.
Call Corsair at 905-279-1511.
Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at .

Time for school - A parent’s guide to reporting school absences

All parents/guardians of elementary students need to report their children's absences or late arrivals from school via our automatedSafeArrivalsystem.

Whether it is an illness or another absence and you decide to keep your child home, please report your child’s absence via the SafeArrival system quickly and conveniently in one of the three ways:

Call an automated, interactive toll free number – 1-855-209-6155 (Please note – You must wait for confirmation)
Report absences online by accessing the SafeArrival parent portal on pdsb.schoolconnects.com
Download the SafeArrival mobile application for Apple and Android devices

Crossing GuardsMississauga Valley and Central Parkway

Crossing guards are employees of the City of Mississauga and are responsible for crossing students, parents and pedestrians of any age while they are on duty. Students and parents must cross on the side of the street where the crossing guard is on duty and must wait until they are signaled before entering the crosswalk. Crossing guards are not permitted to supervise the other side of the road.

Pizza Days

Pizza Day is every Thursday. Parents need to order pizza for their child(ren) online, as Briarwood is a cashless school. Orders need to be placed for the entire month.

Lunchroom Supervisors

Do you, or someone you know, enjoy working with children? Have you ever considered working in a school? Briarwood is currently looking for people to supervise our students during the nutrition breaks. If you are interested in applying for a Lunchroom Supervisor position, please contact the office.

Community Corner

Stay up-to-date with community-based opportunities

The Peel District School Board is pleased to introduce an electronic resource page on called, Community Corner, which contains links to information and resources in the community that may be of interest to students and their families. This site replaces our previous method of sending promotional materials about community clubs, camps, contests, fundraisers and events home with students on a regular basis.

How you can access Community Corner

Visit

Click on the “Community Corner” button, found on the main page of school websites, as well as on

Prevent the flu. It's in your hands.

Hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Always wash your hands with soap and water when they are dirty.

Clean your hands before:

touching your eyes, nose or mouth
touching/preparing food or drinks
eating or drinking
caring for someone in your home who can easily get sick (baby, elderly or someone who has an unhealthy immune system)
first aid

Clean your hands after:

touching pets or other animals
touching raw meat, particularly chicken
touching surfaces such as a railing or grocery cart
touching money
touching objects sick people have touched
touching blood or body fluids such as urine, vomit or feces
contact with those who have a cold, the flu, diarrhea or virus of any kind
changing diapers
wiping your own or a child's nose
sneezing or coughing
using a facial tissue
using the washroom
removing gloves
cleaning
gardening

What to do when you cough or sneeze:

cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve
put used tissues in the wastebasket
clean your hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer

For more information call Peel Health at 905-799-7700 or visit .

What’s happening at Briarwood Public Schoolin December

Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
1
Grade 2/3 Fitness Frenzy
at
TL Kennedy / 2
3 / 4 / 5 / 6
European Handball
at Thornwood / 7
Grade 5 Volleyball Tournament / 8
European Handball
at
Silvercreek / 9
10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15
Junior Achievers Workshop Grade 5
Book Fair
arrives / 16
17 / 18
Book Fair
A Pirate Christmas
Grades 4 & 5
Concert
6:30
Grades 4 & 5 students arrive at 6:15pm / 19
Book Fair / 20
Book Fair / 21
Book Fair / 22
Spirit Day
SantaHat/
Pajama Day
Primary Movie
8:40am
Junior Movie-
11:05am
Carol Sing
1:15pm / 23
24 / 25
/ 28