March 22, 2019

Doncrest eBulletin

HAPPY NOROUZ!

Welcome Spring and Happy Norouz to all our families celebrating! On March 6th, students in our primary grades had a chance to learn about the holiday of Norouz. Norouz is the Persian New Year. With the help of some wonderful parent volunteers and our Settlement Worker, students enjoyed seeing the haftsin table and decorating eggs. Norouz Mobarak!

Please see additional photos further on!

THE CANADIAN TAIKWONDO CENTRE IS COMING TO DONCREST!

The Canadian Taekwondo Centre and your School Council are pleased to offer the World Class Kids

program. This is a 4-session character development program that incorporates physical exercise

with life skills and character building lessons. All students in grades K to 8 are included in this rich

learning opportunity. These sessions are designed to introduce your child to basic martial arts and

emphasize listening skills, co-operation, courtesy and respect. The program is taught by certified

Master Instructors from the Canadian Taekwondo Centre under the guidance of Grand Master Tae

Hwan Son, 9th Degree Black Belt and former Taekwondo World Champion. The four sessions will

cover respect, focus, teamwork and confidence. The cost for the 4 sessions is $5 per child and

includes a t-shirt. Please visit School Cash Online to pay for your child(ren). We would like to extend

a special thanks to Canadian Taekwondo Centre for their generous offer to provide this program at a

very reduced cost for all our students. As well, a huge thank you to our Doncrest School Council

paying for the t-shirts that all students will receive.

SAVE THE DATES!

1. On Thursday, April 25th, Doncrest and our School Council will be welcoming back psychologist Dr. Douglas Campbell. More details to follow.

2. Our Doncrest Fun Fair will take place on Thursday, June 6th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Please plan to join us for an evening of food, fun and games!

CONTACT INFORMATION 124 Blackmore Ave. Richmond Hill L4B 2B1 Phone: 905-882-4480 Fax: 905-882-4558 Email: doncrest.ps@yrdsb.ca Office Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

PRINCIPAL Ruth Carmichael VICE-PRINCIPAL Lindsey Maclean SUPERINTENDENT Michael Cohen TRUSTEE Carol Chan

Click here

for our

calendar

http://doncrest.ps.yrdsb.ca

THE INCLUSION PROJECT

In light of the recent tragedy in New Zealand, our thoughts are with our Muslim community and all those affected by such a horrific event. At Doncrest, we truly believe that the world would be a better place if we all showed kindness and tolerance. Our inclusion projects continue in an effort to promote these beliefs.

Please see the Say No To Hate information at the end of the e-Bulletin.

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Kindergarten Registration Is On Now! Kindergarten registration is now open for 2019-20 school year. Registration forms are available on YRDSB’s website: www.yrdsb.ca. Children who turn four or five years old during 2019, live within the school boundary and whose parents are public school tax supporters will be eligible to register for kindergarten. A kindergarten information session for parents is planned for Thursday, May 2nd. For more information, please visit the YRDSB website or call us at the school.

FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION

An information session for the French Immersion (FI) program took place at Doncrest on January 17, 2019. FI registration is ongoing, for Senior Kindergarten students entering Grade 1 in 2019. Registration is now on a first come, first served basis.

DONCREST IS SCENT-FREE

A l l s taf f , s tud ents and v i s i tor s are as k ed to r e fr a in or mi ni miz e the us e of s cented pr od ucts , as they can r es ul t i n adv ers e ef f ects on the heal th o f o ther s. T hes e pr od ucts i ncl ud e p er f ume, ha ir spr ay , a ir f r es hener s , a f ter shav e and hand cr eam. E ar l i er th is month we had a s ever e anap hy l act i c r eact i on caus ed by s cent i n the s chool .

Students in Ms. Downie’s class are handing out kindness tickets when they see and hear people being kind around the school.

HOMEWORK CLUB A reminder of the new homework club at Doncrest. Homework club takes place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30-8:20 in room 129 with Ms. Krumholz. Homework club is a space where students from any grade can come to receive homework support or a quiet space to complete any unfinished work. This is a fantastic opportunity so please encourage your child to take advantage of this.

DAILY ROUTINES

School starts promptly at 8:35 a.m. If your child arrives late to school, they are missing out on important learning.

Please do not drop your child off at school before 8:20 a.m. There is no supervision before 8:20.

Please ensure your child knows how he or she is getting home after school before the school day begins. When plans change at the end of the day it is very difficult for office staff to ensure that the message gets to your child. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to ensure that every child gets home safely. Unless a note is written by parents in the morning, we ask that you do not sign out your child after 2:45 pm. It is too busy in the office at this time to be calling students down for an early dismissal.

SCHOOL DROP OFF REMINDERS We continue to experience challenging issues at drop off and pick up times each day. Please remember:

There is no stopping in front of the house just to the south of the school driveway. The people who live there can’t enter or exit their driveway and buses can’t make a safe turn.

Turning around in driveways and making u-turns are not permitted on Blackmore.

If you are using the tennis court parking lot, please do not pull up in front of the stairs to let your child out. This blocks traffic for everyone who is trying to park and walk their child to school.

If your child is old enough to drop and leave, you should be dropping them in front of the stairs on Blackmore, not in the tennis court parking lot.

Thank you for your ongoing support of all families who attend Doncrest. We are teaching our students all about kindness. You can help by demonstrating courteous behavior and leading by example. We thank you for your continued support.

Please visit our calendar page to view all upcoming events. Thank you!

Happy Norouz!

Say NO to HateHow extremists target our students, and what to do about it

An event for parents/guardians, caregivers and secondary school students.

We invite you to join us in saying no to hate and to attend an important community forum.

You will learn more about:

• the dangers posed by right-wing extremism in our community • the recruitment techniques being used in high schools • how to address hate in our schools and community through education and action

April 8, 2019, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Newmarket High School 505 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket, Ontario

This is a free event. Individual registration is required and space is limited. To register, please visit http://bit.ly/saynotohate.

Please note that this event may cover sensitive content which is not suitable for students under the age of 14.

Featuring presentations by

Elizabeth Moore Elizabeth was born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario. While attending high school, a friend introduced her to the white supremacist group, the Heritage Front. Moved by feelings of anger and ignorance about the racial, cultural and economic tensions in her school, she embraced the racist-right. Elizabeth left the Front in 1995 and has since contributed to numerous anti-racist education and arts initiatives, reaching millions with her story of personal change. In 1998, her time within the Heritage Front made up part of the award-winning CBC drama, White Lies, starring Sarah Polley and Lynn Redgrave.

Evan Balgord Evan is a journalist and researcher on the rise of the new far right in Canada, including the anti-Muslim movement, so-called patriot and militia groups, the alt-right, self-identifying fascists and neo-Nazis. Evan monitors hate groups across Canada and is often called on to share information with other journalists, researchers, law enforcement, and community organizations. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and double majored in psychology and sociology with a focus on racism, politics, and the link between speech, intentions, and behaviour. He is a fellow of the Munk School of Global Affairs Fellowship in Global Journalism.

Bernie M. Farber Bernie’s career spans more than a quarter century focused on human rights, pluralism and inter-ethnic/faith/race relations. Recognized and called upon by the courts, media and law enforcement as an expert in human and civil rights he is one of the few in the field to be accepted by Canadian Courts as an expert in hate crime, white supremacy and anti-racism. He has also worked closely with Canadian Indigenous communities on historical redress. He is Chair of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network and sits as a board member of Human Rights Watch.

If you have any concerns about hate-related crimes or other criminal activities please contact York Regional Police 1-866-876-5423.

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DONCREST PUBLIC SCHOOL

124 Blackmore Avenue Tel: 905.882.4480

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario

Fax: 905.882.4558

L4B 2B1

Principal: Ruth Carmichael Vice-Principal: Lindsey Maclean

Dear parents/guardians,

As part of a partnership between YRDSB and Renewed Computer Technology (RCT), qualified families with

children enrolled at our school have the opportunity to purchase quality refurbished computers at a reduced cost.

Applicants must live in Ontario, have a student enrolled at the school and either receive government assistance

payments or qualify as a limited income earner under the limited income cut-off standards*.

Below is a limited income grid for your reference.

Family size Annual income*

2 people $30,286

3 people $37,234

4 people $45,206

5 people $51,272

6 people $57,286

7 people or more $64,381

Desktop computers are available for $71 and laptop computers are available for $161, including software, a two-

year hardware and labour depot warranty, and delivery to the school. Parents and legal guardians may apply for

one computer per student, with a limit of two per household.

If you are interested in applying, please finalize your order no later than April 30, 2019 by completing an

online application at www.rcto.ca/outreach using the group code on the attached program flyer.

Please note: If you do not pay by April 30, 2019 you will not be eligible to receive a computer. Please note - There are sections in the RCT Online Application that are no longer applicable:

● Requirement of Proof or Documentation of Income ● Requirement to participate in training prior to receiving your computer/laptop

The Section on Course of Study can pertain to elementary or secondary. If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet, you may arrange to use a school computer to complete

the application online.

For more information, including complete application and payment instructions, please refer to the attached

program flyer and checklist.

Sincerely,

Ruth Carmichael Lindsey Maclean

Principal Vice-Principal

DO YOU NEED A COMPUTER

 For more information, please contact:

Main Office

Doncrest P.S.

P: (905) 882-4480

E: doncrest.ps@yrdsb.ca

Visit Us  Online @  www.RCTO.ca @RCTontario 

You get - a desktop complete

with Windows 10 and MS

Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Outlook and OneNote plus

learning software

Others: Monitor, Keyboard and

Mouse

Desktop Package $60.00 plus shipping $11.00 =$71.00

*Computers may not appear exactly as shown 

You can apply  for this program if

you are:

A resident of Ontario and you are

an individual with limited income.

Parents or legal guardians may

apply on behalf of a child or youth

under the age of 18.  

We offer 1 computer, per family,

with a limit of 2 per household

every one year.

Apply online @ www.rcto.ca

using group code:L4B1X3-692

 Before April 30, 2019

*Please note: if you do not pay

by the date listed above you will

not be receiving a computer. 

* 

Renewed Computer Technology (RCT) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that empowers learners,

educators and not-for-profit organizations with access to affordable, renewed computers to help meet

education and career goals.  Working with Doncrest P.S. we are offering the following packages.

You get - a laptop complete with

Windows 10 and MS Office -

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

and OneNote plus learning

software

* 

Laptop Package $150.00 plus shipping $11.00 =$161.00

APPLICATION CHECK-LIST

Visit Us  Online @  www.RCTO.ca @RCTontario 

  

Application & Payment Deadline:   April 30, 2019   |   Group ID Code: L4B1X3-692

 Fill out an online application and provide payment before April 30, 2019 at  www.rcto.ca/outreach

In order to successfully complete your online application, please include the following:

 The Group ID Code: L4B1X3-692 | Doncrest P.S. as the group name

AND select Mississauga as your centre. 

 Proof  of Financial Status - Applicants must qualify as an individual with limited income under the limited

income cut-off standards listed below.  Families receiving social assistance are advised to check with their OW

case worker. Parents or legal guardians may apply on behalf of a child or youth under the age of 18.

Family size                 Annual income*

2 people                         $30,286

3 people                         $37,234

4 people                         $45,206

5 people                         $51,272

6 people                         $57,286

7 people or more        $64,381

Please note – York Region District School Board is not responsible for: repair, replacement, or ongoing

maintenance of the refurbished equipment provided by RCT through this program; verification of valid licenses

installed on refurbished equipment provided by RCT through this program;  loss of data or damage to devices.

Payment:   $60.00 for a desktop and $150.00 for a laptop - plus $11.00 shipping.

-  Debit/Credit Card , Certified Cheque , Western Union Cheque, Bank Draft, or Money Order 

-  NO CASH.  Thank you!

Cheques should be made to:  Renewed Computer Technology – Applicant name must be added in the memo

field. When you come to pick-up your computer,  please bring a government photo ID.

Group Name: Doncrest P.S.

 For more information, please contact:

Main Office

Doncrest P.S.

P: (905) 882-4480

E: doncrest.ps@yrdsb.ca

All systems include our 

STANDARD 2-YEAR

DEPOT WARRANTY Batteries not covered by warranty. 

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