What a great month and a great start to what is shaping up to be a fabulous year! It never ceases to amaze all of us just how quickly September is behind us and October is here! This amazing weather certainly makes us think that summer was only a few days ago.

Throughout the month of September we had the opportunity to welcome students and their families to our school in many ways:

Our Open House/Meet the Teacher night on October 1st was an exciting event!

Students participated in a special welcome assembly the second week of school

Students participated in our Terry Fox Walk on Friday, September 26th!

We held our first Scorch Assembly of the school year, where we recognized ‘Students of the Month’ with special certificates and enjoyed two very special presentations from Mrs. Zuccarelli and Ms. Zbogar’s class!

We also welcomed families and community members to the 55th Annual Kenollie Fall Fair that was held on Saturday, September 27th. As always the sun was shining! A special thanks to Chair of the Peel District School Board, Janet McDougald, Member of Parliament Stella Ambler and City Councillor Jim Tovey, for joining us as honoured guests.

Once again I would like to take this opportunity to formally thank our amazing team of parent volunteers who were led this year by Carmelina Chiofalo-Chung and Karen Ho-James! This year we welcomed some exciting new activities and events, and I want to thank the students and the parent volunteers for their fresh ideas and enthusiasm! It was a terrific day and we certainly appreciate your generosity of time, your superb organizational skills, yummy baking and cooking and the many, many ways you donated to our Fair. Working with all of you, and being a part of this year’s fair truly makes us all smile! On behalf of all the teachers and students here at Kenollie, THANK-YOU!

This year our goal at Kenollie, and in the Peel District School Board, is to Inspire.Greatness. Together. Each and every day I am inspired by the kind and caring community of learners we have here at Kenollie. From the friendly “hellos” and “how are you’s” during the morning walk around, to the excited smiles I see within classrooms and on the school yard throughout the day! Our Kenollie students love coming to school and they show their love of learning by engaging in collaborative activities with their peers and teachers. By working together with parents and volunteers we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of the children, and their achievement soars! Thank you to everyone who is a part of this special school for bringing the greatness to our community!

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the amazing Peel produced videos from this school year, I encourage you to visit the YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/PeelSchools! We showcased the “Happy Montage”, The “#Best Day” and “Epic” videos last night in the school gym during Open House. If you missed them, they are certainly worth checking out!

Looking forward to a great second month of learning, adventure and inspiration!

Sincerely,

Jennifer El Refaie, Proud Principal of Kenollie Public School

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2014-2015 Fall Fair

Inspire. Greatness.

Together.

Mr. Anthony K. Edwards

Superintendent

905-366-8800

Mrs. Janet McDougald

Trustee / Chair

905-278-1402

October 2014

1376 Glenwood Drive Mississauga, ON L5G 2X1

http://schools.peelschools.org/1279

Phone 905-278-8991 Fax 905-278-1595

Jennifer El Refaie, Principal Catherine Morrison, Office Manager

Kenollie Grade 3 and Grade 6 students participated in the

Primary and Junior provincial assessments last Spring.

Once again students at Kenollie performed well above

the provincial and board averages. It should be

remembered that EQAO's assessment results are just one

piece of information about student achievement. At

Kenollie we review the detailed data and examine results

in specific areas, and on specific questions. The results

are used to create action plans for the current school year

as we aim to target weaker areas for greater student

success.

Throughout this school year, our school and Board will

be focusing on developing stronger numeracy skills as

this has been noted as an area of need. More information

about the Board and School Success plans will be shared

during our October School Council meeting on October

27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Parents and guardians are invited

to attend!

Percentage of Grade 3 students achieving at or above the

Provincial standard (Levels 3 or 4)

Kenollie Board Province Reading 92% 71% 70%

Writing 95% 78% 78%

Math 92% 66% 67%

Percentage of Grade 6 students achieving at or above the

Provincial standard (Levels 3 or 4)

Kenollie Board Province Reading 97% 78% 79%

Writing 100% 79% 78%

Math 75% 52% 54%

Our results are a reflection of the dedicated Kenollie

teachers, at all grade levels, and the positive parental

support in our community. The strong partnerships

between the school and the home truly support our

students and have lead to these outstanding results!

Individual results were sent home with our Grade 4

students on Thursday, October 2nd; former Grade 6

student results were also forwarded to Queen Elizabeth

Sr. Public School, or mailed to student homes.

Finally, we have also sent home information pamphlets

with our current Grade 3 and 6 students who will be

writing the assessments in the Spring of 2015. The dates

for the Spring assessment have now been released. Our

Kenollie specific dates have yet to be determined, so

parents are asked to please plan trips and appointments

outside of these dates: May 25th to June 5th, 2015.

October 1 Gr.2 Craft Club - 12:35 pm

Social Media for Gr.3-6 & Parents - 2:30 pm

Open House - 6:30-7:30 pm

October 2 Running Club - 8:15 am

Gr.1&2 Trip - 9:30 am

Lunch Moms

Gr.5&6 Quidditch House Leagues - 12:35 pm

October 3 Glee Club - 12:35 pm

October 7 Running Club - 8:15 am

Gr.4 Scientists in School Workshop

Lunch Moms

Gr.5&6 Quidditch House Leagues - 12:35 pm

Mad Science - 3:35-4:35 pm

October 8 School Photos

Gr.2 Craft Club - 12:35 pm

Schoolhouse Chess - 3:35-4:35 pm

October 9 Running Club - 8:15 am

Lunch Moms

Gr.5&6 Quidditch House Leagues - 12:35 pm

Art for Kids - 3:30-5:00 pm

October 10 Professional Activity Day (no school)

October 13 Thanksgiving Day Holiday

October 14 Running Club - 8:15 am

Lunch Moms

Gr.5&6 Quidditch House Leagues - 12:35 pm

Mad Science - 3:35-4:35 pm

October 15 Groovin’ KIDS

Schoolhouse Chess - 3:35-4:35 pm

October 16 Running Club - 8:15 am

Lunch Moms

Gr.5&6 Quidditch House Leagues - 12:35 pm

Art for Kids - 3:30-5:00 pm

October 17 Glee Club - 12:35 pm (in Library)

Yoga Class (Parents and Staff) - 12:15 pm (in Gym)

October 20 Gr.2 Craft Club - 12:35 pm

Special Invite - 1:30 pm

October 21 Running Club - 8:15 am

Lunch Moms

Gr.5&6 Quidditch House Leagues - 12:35 pm

Mad Science - 3:35-4:35 pm

October 22 Schoolhouse Chess - 3:35-4:35 pm

October 23 Running Club - 8:15 am

Lunch Moms

Gr.5&6 Quidditch House Leagues - 12:35 pm

Art for Kids - 3:30-5:00 pm

Gr.3 Scientists in School Workshop

October 24 Cross Country Meet (Jack Darling Park)- 9:20 am

Glee Club - 12:35 pm

October 27 Gr.2 Craft Club - 12:35 pm

School Council Meeting - 7:00 pm

October 28 Lunch Moms

Gr.5&6 Quidditch House Leagues - 12:35 pm

Mad Science - 3:35-4:35 pm

October 29 Schoolhouse Chess - 3:35-4:35 pm

October 30 Lunch Moms

Gr.5&6 Quidditch House Leagues - 12:35 pm

Art for Kids - 3:30-5:00 pm

October 31 SCORCH Assembly - 9:15 am

Pizza Day

Glee Club - 12:35 pm

Halloween Parade - 1:30 pm

Tips for being a smart trick-or-treater Halloween is a fun and exciting time, but safety should be the

number one concern. Here are some safety tips for children:

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.

Use face make-up or enlarge the eyes on your mask so you

can see well. When wearing a mask, push it up on your

head while walking.

Teach children to visit the front door of well lit homes and

never go inside.

Help your child plan a route and a time to be home.

Remind children to always walk on the sidewalk and obey

traffic and pedestrian signals.

Have an adult check treats at home before allowing

children to eat them.

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

9-1-1 if they have an emergency or become lost.

Since 1994, parents and students from around the world

have celebrated World Teacher Appreciation Day to

commemorate the work of teachers and their contributions to

society. During the week of October 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.

Peel schools will pay tribute to bus drivers on Bus

Driver Appreciation Day on Oct. 29. 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. 29 provides an oppor-

tunity to give these individuals the recognition they deserve.

SCORCH continues to travel! When travelling, please remem-

ber to take along your Scorch t-shirts and to

photograph your children wearing them some place really neat!

Please send your pictures to Ms El Refaie’s email inbox to

have them featured in our next newsletter and posted on our

office message board!

James & Adam travelled to Salzburg, Austria this summer!

The Annual Halloween Parade for Kenollie will take place on

October 31st at 1:30 pm. Weather permitting, students will

be walking through the streets of our community. We look

forward to seeing many parents cheer on our students.

Last Spring, Mr. Currie organized a group of students who

would create special artwork for display at the Mississauga

Living Arts Centre. There were many pieces showcased

throughout the summer months.

This Fall we were pleased to

learn that one of our Grade 4

(last year Grade 3) student’s

art work was selected to re-

main on display for the 2014-

2015 school year. We are so

thrilled to share this amazing

achievement with all of you!

Pictured above is Marcus and his painting! If you have a

chance to stop by and visit the Living Arts Centre, I am sure

that you will enjoy a close up, in person view, of this amazing

work! Way to go Marcus!

All volunteers must be approved!

Please make an appointment with Ms. El Refaie to arrange a

volunteer interview. The entire process can take up to 12

weeks, so if you are looking at volunteering this school year we

suggest you make this contact sooner than later!

Regional Learning Choices Programs unlock passions, potential

All of our schools offer a variety of programs designed to

unlock students’ passions and potential. Some students have a

strong interest in a particular area. For those students, a

Regional Learning Choices Program may be a good option.

Find out more about our programs, including information night

dates and times, at www.peelschools.org/parents/programs.

Our School Council elected parent membership process

has now been completed. We are pleased to announce

the following people who have stepped into roles for the

2014-15 school year.

Co Chair Laura Halbert

Co-Chair Tammie Rix

Treasurer Alison Mullett

Secretary Shaylene Finch

Principal: Jennifer El Refaie

Staff Rep: Ms Zuccarelli

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, October 27

at 7:00 pm. An agenda will be shared on our School

Council Webpage (http://schools.peelschools.org/1279/

kschoolcouncil/Pages/default.aspx) prior to the meeting.

Parents are invited to attend all of our meetings, you

don’t need to be an elected member. We are looking

forward to seeing many new and returning faces at our

Annual General Meeting on Monday, November 24,

2014 at 7:00 p.m..

Peel Board Advantage Education Fair on Oct. 25

If you live in Mississauga, plan to attend the Peel Board

Advantage Education Fair at Mississauga Secondary School on

Oct. 25. Drop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn about

our middle school and secondary school programming in

Mississauga. Staff and students will be available to answer

questions about the schools’ academic and extracurricular

programs.

The day will also include student musical performances and

sport games in the gymnasium. Snacks will be provided.

Visit Kenollie Public School’s website http://schools.peelschools.org/1279

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contact information for school administration, superinten-

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calendar

enrolment data

school hours

mission, vision and values

registration information

printable forms

frequently asked questions

volunteer information

EQAO reports

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We are looking to hire some additional

Supply Lunchroom Supervisors.

While we realize that many of you are

unable to commit to a full-time

lunchroom supervisor position, we are

looking for people who might be

interested in being on our ‘supply’ list. You would only work

on an as needed basis, and you would only be contacted

once we are aware of an absence of one of our full time

supervisors.

It is always great if we have a few parents or guardians on our

list who we are able to call upon, especially when we only

receive short notice. If you know of anyone in the community

who doesn’t have children here and you think might be a good

fit, please pass this information along to them as well.

The process involves an interview with the principal, reference

checks and the completion of a separate Criminal Record

Check (not the one we use for volunteering). The final step is

setting you up as an employee of the school board. The

process takes approximately 2 weeks.

You would be contributing to our school in a positive way, as

our lunchroom supervisors make it possible for students to

enjoy eating lunch at school and having some time to play

during the lunch hour. If you think you might be able to help

us out, please contact Ms El Refaie at the school to get the

process started.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

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, 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.

According to the 2011 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report

Card, 93 per cent of children and youth are not meeting

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines. These declining

activity levels are linked to obesity, illness and chronic diseases

(i.e., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer).

Using active transportation for the school journey is one of the

easiest ways for students to get regular daily physical activity.

Managing time to allow for the walk or bike ride to school will

become a positive habit that leads to children arriving on time,

refreshed and energized for the school day. In fact, University

of Illinois research has found that just 20 minutes of easy

walking boosts performance in the areas of the brain that

support math and reading achievement.

Walking to school also helps out the environment. Eliminating

just four short trips per week can reduce emissions by up to

100 kg of carbon dioxide per year. Families that participate in

active travel to school can prevent almost 1,000 kg of carbon

dioxide per year and save money in fuel costs as well. Also,

when more children walk to school and fewer parents drive

their children, the areas near school zones become safer for

pedestrians.

That is why our school will be participating in International

Walk to School Month on October 8. On that day—and

throughout the month, if you can—walk, bike, blade, scooter,

skip or hop to school….but don’t drive!

International Walk to School month is part of the Active &

Safe Routes to School program. Visit

www.saferoutestoschool.ca/ for more information.

Special technology offers for Peel board students, parents and staff Does your child need a computer or tablet for school? Equity of access to technology is a key priority for the Peel board. That's why

we've worked with a number of technology companies to offer discounted devices to Peel families and staff.

Kobo Peel families now have access to the following exclusive offers from Kobo:

kobo arc 7” HD - $135 with free shipping

kobo arc 10” HD - $199 with free shipping

To learn more, or to purchase a Kobo product visit www.kobo.com/peel or www.peelschools.org/

aboutus/21stCentury/byod/devices and enter promo code KOBOPEEL at checkout.

Dell Canada Dell Canada Inc. offers reduced pricing and extended warranty benefits on select laptops and tablets. From Sept.

15 to Oct. 15, parents will have zero per cent financing for one year on all purchases of $499 or more. For more

information, visit www.dell.ca/peel.

The Peel board’s initiatives are part of the ongoing effort to create greater equity of access to technology for Peel students, parents

and staff and do not represent an endorsement of any company or product.