As this epic first year at Churchville draws to a close, it is remarkable to look back on all we have accomplished and experienced together. We have gone from a nice piece of architecture to a vibrant learning community where staff and students are challenged to learn, grow, inquire, innovate, lead, create and explore. With over 60 different extra-curricular activities involving music, visual arts, robotics, technology, athletics, literacy, French, Mathematics and more, there is always something new to try. Parents, I am sure as you watch your children take advantage of these opportunities, you secretly yearn to be a student at Churchville, as we do too. None of this would happen without an outstanding and dedicated staff. They truly are remarkable and your children are reaping the benefits. Nor would this happen without you, our wonderful community. You are so supportive of all that we dream and do. What other school can boast that almost 1500 people showed up to celebrate the school's official opening. You are remarkable and we look forward to continuing the journey with you next year. We have new traditions to establish, new ideas to explore and new staff and families to welcome into our midst. Until September, we wish you a safe, happy, fun-filled summer!

Mrs. Crofoot and Mrs. Ho

(Proud Administrators) The school will be closed for the summer holiday and will resume regular business hours on Monday, August 29th. Please ensure that you take the time during the week of August 29th to September 2 to register your school aged children to avoid any disruption to your child’s first day of school. Please bring along all necessary paperwork and documentation to expedite the registration process. If you have any neigbhours or know of people moving into the area, please pass along the message to register early. Families, if you know that your travel plans will keep your child(ren) away at the beginning of the school year, would you please let the school know at your earliest opportunity in writing. Please send an email to Wendy White at wendywhite@peelsb.com and include:

name of child(ren)

grade of child(ren)

expected return date to school

Churchville Chatter

Home of the Chargers

Newsletter Edition 5

June 29, 2016

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE YEAR

REGISTRATION AND EXTENDED VACATIONS

Stay up to date. Following us on twitter (Churchville PS). Check our daily e-announcements at

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zhKgqvCFfd4U5tN1R3SG7d07mwW0AO2VMcp5RbcVQMk and by

checking our website http://schools.peelschools.org/1436/Pages/default.aspx .

Newsletters will be published bimonthly and posted on our website.

GET INVOLVED! HAVE YOUR SAY! Become an even stronger member of the Churchville family by getting involved with school council. Those interested in becoming part of school council should provide their names - and a short bio - to the school by September 9, 2016 as elections will be held at the school's Open House on October 6, 2016. But remember, even if you are not on the Council itself, you are still welcome to attend any and all school council meetings as they are open to everyone in the Churchville community. A Nomination form is posted on the school website in the Forms section. Class placement information for the next school year is written on the report card. The class number is located on the first page, beside the grade level for next year. Please remember the class number assigned to your child as this will be the only communication for this information. On the first day of school, all staff and students will be meeting at the back of school. Students will look for the sign with their assigned class number.

- COMING THIS SEPTEMBER – PLEASE READ For safety and efficiency reasons, Peel District School Board will now be offering School Cash Online as its preferred method of payment for all school fees, including everything from field trips to yearbooks. School Cash Online helps parents and community members pay school-related fees safely, quickly and easily. By using School Cash Online, you help increase efficiency and security at school by making payments directly into your school's bank account. This allows teachers and administrative staff to focus on helping students, and not counting cash. Plus, you get to stay informed of your child's activities and needs! It takes less than 5 minutes to register. A detailed instruction sheet will be in the student handbook. Please take some time in early September to register and create an account. For a copy of our full newsletter, please visit our school website.

Have a fun and safe summer!

SCHOOL COUNCIL

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

CASHLESS SCHOOL

FULL NEWSLETTER

We wish the following staff members well as they will not be with us at Churchville in the upcoming school year:

Ms. Ulisko Ms. Tu Ms. MacDougal

Mr. Pecino Ms. Singla Ms. Purdy

Ms. Shackleton Mr. MacDonald Ms. MacOdrum

Ms. McKay Ms. Sharma Ms. Sanderson

Ms. Bamrah Ms. Baker Ms. Salvisburg

Ms. Vachon Ms. Wedemire (on maternity leave)

Ms. Wright (on maternity leave)

Ms. Custodio Mr. Ayubi Ms. Land

Ms. Valladares

Welcome to the following staff members who will be joining the Churchville family in the upcoming school year:

Ms. Dytyniak - 0.5 VP Ms. Hameed Ms. Choptiany

Ms. Low Ms. Roberts Ms. Gladding

Ms. Gigliotti Ms. Philip Ms. Peters

Ms. Ryder Ms. Hage

Ms. Hurford Ms. Moore

On Friday, June 24th the Jr. Lego team enjoyed a day of collaboration at Eldorado PS. They had the opportunity to discover different ways to use Lego with stop motion animation, mazes and more. Our Lego mentor team presented their amazing Sumo Robots at the end of the day with a battle of the bots. All together, our hard work over the past few weeks paid off and we had a great time exploring Lego and fellow students from other schools.

FAREWELL AND WELCOME

LEGO SHOWCASE

Congratulations to the Senior Ultimate Frisbee team for winning yet another bronze medal for Churchville this year. The team competed at an exceptional level considering the talent of the other teams and the tough physical conditions. Great job team! – Coach Pagnan The Team: Debbie Y., Swayam T., Arham U., Aura M., Arshpreet G., Michelle B., Sahil B., Angel A., Moyo A. and Sohaib A.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

IMPORTANT CHANGE COMING SEPTEMBER 2016 Report student absences through new SafeArrival system Beginning Sept. 6, 2016, all parents/guardians need to report their children’s full-day absences, late arrivals and/or early departures from school via our new automated SafeArrival phone number at 1-855-209-6155, online at pdsb.schoolconnects.com, or by downloading the mobile app for Apple and Android devices. For absences longer than 5 consecutive school days, please contact the school office. Parents are encouraged to provide an email address to schools. Parents who have an email address on file at school will receive an email invitation from Synrevoice Technologies during the week of August 29. The invitation will include login information. Starting the week of August 29, parents who do not have an email address on file at the school can visit pdsb.schoolconnects.com and choose CREATE LOGIN to create your account and receive login credentials that can be used online or with the mobile app. Parents need to have a cell phone that

is capable of receiving text messages to complete the setup process. The cell phone number must be

on file with the school. All three options are available 24 hours a day. There is no longer an absence reporting phone line at school. If you have any questions or require any assistance, contact the school directly.

Peel board reduces transportation distance eligibility for students in grades 7, 8

Based on feedback from parents and community members, Peel District School Board trustees have approved a change to reduce the transportation distance eligibility for students in grades 7 and 8. Effective the 2016-17 school year, the Peel board eligibility distances for transportation will be as follows:

kindergarten students – 1 km

grades 1 to 4 students – 1.6 km

grades 5 to 6 students – 2 km

grades 7 to 8 students – 2 km (previously 3.2 km)

grades 9 to 12 students – 3.8 km The distances noted above are measured along sidewalks, roadways and pedestrian walkways from the school property to the home property line. Measurements to determine eligibility are conducted exclusively using the Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) GIS software system.

Transportation eligibility

STOPR has a website where you can find out whether your child is eligible for transportation based on your home address. After July 1, 2016, visit businfo.stopr.ca, click on "Transportation Eligibility" and enter your information. In addition, if your child is eligible for transportation, you can securely access your child’s specific transportation information, including bus stop location and pick-up and drop-off times, from businfo.stopr.ca as of August 29, 2016. Click on “Student Login” and enter the information required. To ensure privacy of information, you will be required to enter the Ontario Education Number (OEN), which can be found on your child’s report card. For families of students who do not have an OEN and will be attending year 1 kindergarten, you may access your child’s transportation information in the last week of August.

Learn more For more information on transportation policies, procedures, late buses and cancellations, please visit www.stopr.ca.

2016 Peel Pride Family Picnic

The Peel District School Board's Make Peel Proud Spectrum Committee is proud to be participating at The Peel Pride Family Picnic. Come and show your Peel Pride as we help celebrate our region's LGBTQ communities at Peel Pride's 2016 Family Picnic. Bring your family and friends to take part in an all ages day full of fun and games. Don't forget to bring your blanket or chairs, food, drink and sun-wear. Hope to see you there!

When: Saturday, July 16, 2016 (rain or shine) Where: Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, Queen Street East and Central Park Drive in Brampton Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

3 steps to quality summer child care for your child

If you have a school-age child, finding summer child care can be a real challenge. But you can

follow these three simple steps to help you choose a program that’s best for your family. It will

mean a summer full of fun and learning for your child—and peace of mind for you.

Step 1

Call Child Care Info Peel

905-890-9432 or 1-888-836-5550

Child care experts provide specific information about summer camps and other child care

providers in your neighbourhood. They can answer your questions and give you information to

help you choose the program that’s right for your family.

It’s a good idea to call the info line early to give yourself enough time to investigate potential

programs and make your decision before the program fills up.

Step 2

Schedule an appointment to meet with the program director or to speak over the phone, so that

you can get more information about the program. If possible, visit the program or the facility in

which it will be held. The more information you have, the better you will be able to decide if this

program is a good "fit" for your child and your family.

Step 3

When you are checking out summer programs, don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions—it’s the

best way to make sure you have all the information you need. In general, you will want to ask

questions about the program, staff, health and safety practices, food provided, and costs.

For more information, call Child Care Info Peel or visit www.cdrcp.com/ccip.html.

On the road again—how to keep your cyclist safe Here are some tips you can review with your child to ensure bike season gets off to a great start:

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fit—if it's too loose, it could fall off, if it's too tight, it's uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and reflector

older riders should have a light and/or reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the

second cyclist doesn't

Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work,

study or daily life?

Through the Continuing & Adult Education department, the Peel District School Board offers a

wide variety of English language classes that help parents experience success in Canadian

English in both listening/speaking and reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of

basic, intermediate and advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced learner

needing to prepare for an IELTS exam.

Classes are ongoing - Register anytime.

All learners that complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the Peel District

School Board.

Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed

adult centres at:

Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3

Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street

Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117

To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000

Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL

Preparing for the summer sun Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to health concerns such as sunburn and skin cancer. As

summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, it is necessary to apply sunscreen to protect

ourselves from too much sun damage and burns.

In summer, we are exposed to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) rays. This exposure is a risk

factor for developing skin cancer and cataracts later in life. The UV index is the measure

commonly used in Canada to assess the strength of the sun’s UV rays risk on a given day.

What is the UV Index?

The index scale ranges from 0 to 10. The higher the value, the more intense ultraviolet rays.

The UV index is calculated daily by Environment Canada using ozone and weather information.

It can vary from day to day with changes in the ozone layer – the thinner the ozone layer, the

higher the index reading.

How to protect your family from the sun?

Wear a hat (preferably with a broad brim), sunglasses and protective clothing on sunny

days.

Use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or greater whenever you're outdoors.

Encourage your children to play in shady areas if they are outside for a long period of

time.

Remember that sunburn can occur even on a cloudy day, as up to 80 per cent of UV rays

can penetrate light clouds, and 40 per cent of UV rays can bounce back from sand, water

or concrete.

Summer activities that boost learning Kindergarten to grade 4 Sorting and stacking – Teach classification skills with dinnerware. Ask your child to match and

stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes. Also have your child sort flatware – forks with forks,

spoons with spoons. This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers.

Comic strip writing – Use comic strips to help with writing. Cut the segments of a comic strip

apart and ask your child to arrange them in order. Then ask your child to fill in the words of the

characters (orally or in writing).

Float and sink – Encourage hypothesizing (guessing). Use several objects – soap, a dry sock, a

bottle of shampoo, a wet sponge, an empty bottle. Ask your child which objects will float when

dropped into water in a sink or bathtub. Then drop the objects in the water, one by one, to see

what happens.

Grades 5 to 8 Follow the news – As a family, choose an important news event to follow for a day or two. Ask

each person to find as much information on the topic as possible – read newspapers, look at

online news webpages, listen to the radio and watch TV news. Then talk about what everyone

learned.

Pro and con: what do you think? – Make a family game of discussing a special issue. For

example, "Teenagers should be allowed to vote," or "There should never be any homework." Ask

your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views. Then ask them to think

of reasons opposing their views. Which views are most convincing? For variety, assign family

members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con.

Stretch, run, walk – Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day. For example,

run or walk briskly for 10 minutes. Walk, when possible, instead of driving, for any distance less

than a mile. Have your child make a week-long exercise plan. Try to think of a modest reward

for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child.

Let your voice be heard – Promote good citizenship. Help your child write a letter to the editor

of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children – for example, suggest that a bike path

be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters. Children are citizens, and

their ideas are worth hearing.

The Peel District School Board’s We Welcome the World Centres located in Brampton, Malton and Mississauga, are the first point of contact for all newcomer families to become familiar with the educational system in Peel. The centres are open all year—including the summer months. In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, We Welcome the World Centres provide newcomers with a host of services including: reception, orientation, interpretation and referrals.

At each centre, parents/guardians and students will discover: • computer portals—guided introduction to the Peel Welcome to School Kits and other Peel

resources • settlement service information • translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process • age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources • audio-visual materials to explain the adult education program • professionally administered child-care (only available during assessment and orientation

process) • information about various community supports and programming available

For more information about the We Welcome the World Centre and the services they provide, call 905-366-8791.

IDLE-FREE Zone

Our school is working to protect the health of our students and the health of our environment.

We ask you to show your support by turning off your engine while dropping off or waiting to

pick up your child at school.

The emissions that come from our tailpipes harm all of us, especially children who breathe more

and at a faster rate than adults. By turning off your car, our students, teachers and parents won't

breathe in unhealthy fumes as they enter school.

Air pollution also poses particular risks for our children with asthma. So, if you're going to be

sitting still for more than 60 seconds, remember to turn your car's engine off. You'll not only

improve our air, you'll also save money in fuel and vehicle wear and tear costs—then we can all

breathe easier.