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Offence Declaration required for

returning volunteers

Please advise the office if your child will need a puffer or Epi-Pen at the school, or has any other medical condition that we need to be aware of. Due to the fact that there are students at Jefferson who have allergies, we ask that you do not bring in treats for your child’s class. If you wish to share treats for your child’s birthday, we ask that you share non-food items, such as pencils, stickers or bookmarks. We thank you very much for your co-operation.

Parents play an important role in the development and education of their children and in the success of the school community. At Jefferson Public School, we do welcome and encourage the participation of parents and community members, and are grateful for the countless hours our volunteers contribute throughout the school year.

To volunteer at our school, you must complete a short interview and a criminal record check. A police back-ground check is required for all school volunteers in Ontario. Even if you want to accompany your child on a field trip, you need this background check.

Once you have completed the process, you are on file with the Peel District School Board as being a school volunteer. All returning volunteers will receive notifica-

tion through their Board email address when an Offence

Declaration is required. The Offence Declaration is com-pleted through Vista Self Service. You will not be able to volunteer with the Peel board until you have returned this form. Forms will be mailed in February.

If you have any questions about criminal record checks or the offence declaration form, please call the board office at 905-890-1010, extension 2488.

Please note that there is NO PARKING permitted in the driveway or along the street. The driveway is designated as a fire route or bus loading area. Please be aware of Brampton Traffic by Law signs that are posted. There is also no drop off or pick up in the school driveway. To ensure the safety of students, the driveway is for buses only during start and release times of the school. Thank You!

PARKING AND PROPER DROP OFF

Do you have questions about your child’s education? Here are some helpful people to contact to ensure you get the answers you need as quickly as possible. Your child’s teacher: If you have questions related to your child’s education, the first person you should speak to is your child’s teacher. They can assist you with home-work and assessments, instructional strategies, classroom rules, and questions about the classroom/school. Your school principal or vice-principal: If you require ad-ditional assistance, or if your question extends beyond the classroom, speak with your school principal or vice-principal. They can assist you with School Council, school safety, registration, student schedules, report cards, the Student Code of Con-duct, and student discipline, along with many other school-wide topics. Your school’s superintendent of education: If you still have unanswered questions or concerns after speaking with your child’s teacher and principal, you can talk to your local superintendent for assistance. Their contact information is available on the ‘About Us’ section of your child’s school website. Your local trustees: Trustees are elected representatives and can assist you with suggestions for the school board, board agenda items, board polices and board budget. You can learn who your trustee is by visiting http://www.peelschools.org/trustees/meetyourtrustee/Pages/default.aspx

DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

TIME : 6:00PM TIME : 6:00PM TIME : 6:00PM

Jefferson Public School October 2018 Newsletter

The Ministry of Education and Training requires School Councils to meet four times per year. The remaining dates tentatively scheduled for our JEFFERSON SCHOOL COUNCIL meetings are as follows:

Thursday, January 31st, 2019 Thursday, March 28th, 2019 Thursday, May 30th, 2019 All meetings will be in the library and begin at 6:30 p.m. In addition, over the course of the school year, Council members will be involved in numerous sub-committee meetings involving fundraising and enrichment activities. Thank you.

Peel board recognizes Peel Principals and Vice-Principals’ Day for the first time on Oct. 10. In 2018, the board of trustees declared Oct. 10 as Peel Principals and Vice-Principals’ Day. This day allows the community to recognize the important work of principals and vice-principals, and to acknowledge their work in sup-porting students, staff and their com-munities

Research shows parent involvement positively affects student success. Becoming more involved brings many benefits. You will get to know teachers, the principal and other parents better. You will be able to share your tal-ents, experiences and ideas. You will inspire youth—and be inspired by them. You will show your child how much you value education. You will gain insights that can help you to boost your child's learning, and you could develop skills and knowledge that can help you in your own ca-reer. There are many ways to be involved. Attending the Peel District School Board's annual parent conference, volun-teering at your child's school, talking to your teen about their school day and reading with your child at night are all forms of parent involvement. Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/involved to learn more. In this vein, we cordially invite you to A TASTE OF JEFFERSON (Open House) on October 4th starting at 6:00pm. This is first of its kind and you can not afford to miss out on it. If you are picking your child up for an appointment throughout the day, please use the front doors of the school and meet your child at the office. For increased safety and security the side doors to the school are locked throughout the day. All visitors to the school must re-port to the office. Visitors to the school will be issued a visitor badge if they are volunteering or meeting with a teacher. We are pleased to be able to provide parents and visitors with a comfortable lounge area in the front foyer of the school while you wait for your child to arrive.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely: Mrs. Toyin Adekusibe

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

SCHOOL COUNCIL 2018-2019

Attendance Line at Jefferson P.S. 905-791-2818

Superintendent of Schools: Ms. Liz Cook (905)451-2862

Trustee: Carrie Andrews (647)473-1858

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

PEEL BOARD RECOGNIZES PEEL PRINCIPALS AND VICE PRINCIPALS ON OCTOBER 10

Once again this year, students staying for lunch will be supervised by either a lunchroom supervisor or by a staff member. They will have an opportunity to eat two times during the day. We encourage lunches that can be divid-ed by your child into two portions so that one can be eaten at each of the two Nutrition Breaks.

If on occasion, you must drop off your child’s lunch, please label it and leave it on the table in the hall out-side of the gym.

First Nutrition Break: 11:00– 11:40am Second Nutrition Break: 1:20-2:00pm

In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educators’ (ECE) Appreciation Day. This year, the recognition day falls on October 24, 2018. The Peel board appreciates the important work of teaching assistants and ECEs, and the contributions that they make in the lives of children, families and community members.

JEFFERSON STUDENTS SHINE! LUNCHTIME PROCEDURES

Since 1994, parents and students from around the world have celebrated World Teachers’ Day to commemorate the work of teachers and their contributions to society. On Oct. 5, take the time to let your child's teacher know he or she is truly appreciated. Thank your child's teacher and let them know they are making a difference.

On Friday, September 28th, many parents joined the Jefferson staff and students in our Character Assembly, to congratulate our first award recipients for the school year. The September theme was RESPECT. Below are the happy faces of the award winners from Kindergarten to grade 5.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Join us for our October Character award assembly. Our Charac-ter Focus for the Month of October is POSITIVE ATTITUDE.

Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Child Childhood Educators’ Appreciation Day

Celebrate World Teacher Appreciation Day Friday October 5, 2018

Peel schools will pay tribute to bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Oct. 17, 2018. The day will be celebrated with special activities and events that provide teachers, students and parents an opportunity to thank the people who safely transport over 36,000 students to and from school each day. If your child rides the bus to school, take this opportunity to thank the bus driver for his or her contribution and ask your child to do so too. The Peel board appreciates the important job bus drivers do each school day and Oct. 17 provides an opportunity to give these individuals the recognition they deserve.

Tips for being a smart trick-or-treater OCTOBER 17Th - Say 'Thanks' to Bus Drivers

How to prevent litter at school

Did you know that litter is a safety hazard, discourages development, lowers property values and costs money? According to the Region of Peel, litter can attract animals and insects, harm pets and serve as a breeding ground for disease. Here are some tips for reducing waste at school: Provide your child with a litter-less lunch which could contain: - refillable water bottle - returnable, reusable or refillable drink containers instead of plastic bottles and cans - snacks and sandwiches stored in plastic containers - fruit that requires no wrap such as bananas and apples Put trash in the appropriate container. If a recycling

bin isn't available, ask where you can find one and hold on to garbage until you can dispose of it properly.

Reduce and reuse as much as you can before you recycle. Reuse plastic bags, the other side of a sheet of paper etc. If you see litter, pick it up! Set a good example. Don't be a

litterbug. Take part in neighbourhood cleanups - litter prevention requires the community to work together.

On Thursday, October 25th, students will have the opportunity to participate in our Big Crunch Walk. The walk will commence at approximately 2:30 p.m. (or as weather permits) on Jefferson property. It is going to be a “non-moment of silence” as we walk and crunch into some delicious apples. We look forward to a fun and fit day joining other crunchers in the Central West Region to celebrate the Ontario harvest and the joys of eating locally. Thanks to YMCA Peel Student Nutrition Program for covering the cost of the apples. If you do not want your child to be part of the apple crunch-ing or the walk, please let the teacher know. Students who do not wish to participate in the walk will be supervised in the school.

Big thanks to Mr. Gray for coordinating this event. Thank you so

much.

Jefferson Big Crunch Walk

Halloween is a fun and exciting time for some people, and safety is the number one concern. Here are some safety tips for children:

1. Wear a properly fitted costume that is bright and non-flammable. Use reflective tape on your costume so you can be seen in the dark.

2. Use face makeup or enlarge the eyes on your mask so you can see well. When wearing a mask, push it up on your head while walking.

3. Teach children to visit the front door of well lit homes and never go inside.

4. Help your child plan a route and a time to be home. 5. Remind children to always walk on the sidewalk, and

obey traffic and pedestrian signals. 6. Have an adult check treats at home before allowing chil-

dren to eat them. 7. Younger children should go trick-or-treating with an

adult. Older children are reminded to trick-or-treat in groups.

Teach children their home phone number and how to call 911 if they have an emergency or become lost.