SCHOOL CASH ONLINEPAYMENT SYSTEM -THANK YOU FORSIGNING UP!

Hello Copeland Families,

Wow! Where did January go? It feels like we just cameback from Winter holidays, getting back into routines anddiving back into learning.

On Thursday February 9th, families of Kindergartenstudents will receive the Kindergarten Communication ofLearning and families of students in Grades 1-5 willreceive the Term 1 Report Cards. In some cases theteacher or parents may want to schedule a meeting todiscuss student learning. There will be communicationincluded with the Report Cards on how to do that.

As we head into Term 2, a good practice is to set somerealistic goals based on the Communication ofLearning and the Report Card. As always, your child'steacher or teaching team can guide you as to how bestto support your child at home.

We are so proud of all our students and their academic and personal progress in Term One. Way to goCoyotes!

Yours in partnership,

Mrs. Rathbone and Mrs. Hassanwalia

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The February 2017 Issue

COPELAND PSWHAT'S HAPPENING AT

Highlights: P.A.L.S. Leaders are here to help!

In January we challenged families and

classes to sign up for the "School Cash

Online" system to make paying for

school events easier and more secure.

Thank you to all families who rose to

the challenge and created profiles ­ you

are now ready to make purchases at

the touch of your fingertips!

We also mentioned that the class with

the most created profiles would win an

ice­cream sundae party and that we

would announce the winning class in

today's newsletter.  Well, the winning

class, with 100% of its families having

signed up for "School Cash Online" is....

EK4 ­ Mrs. Cuthbertson / Ms. Cameron!

Congratulations!  Your educators will

receive details on when and how to

claim your prize.  Well done!

COPELAND P.S.

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                Chair                                              Sashanette R.

Hello Copeland families!

We would like to start by thanking all families for supportingour pizza days through School Cash Online.  New systemscan sometimes be challenging to navigate at first but oncewe figure them out it becomes quite simple!  The newsystem helps us to function more efficiently and preventerrors with student orders.

New parent volunteers are always welcome and needed.Some of the roles we need help with include, but are notlimited to, counting money collected for various events,handing out pizza on Pizza Days and helping out duringSchool Council events, like Movie Nights (tentativelyscheduled for March 2017). Volunteer schedules are basedon availability ­ whether 30 minutes or an hour. The SchoolCouncil appreciates every minute you volunteer with us!

Please email copelandps.council@peelsb.com or leave anote in the office if you are available.

Come and join us at our next meeting on MONDAY,February 27th at 6:30 PM.  Babysitting will be provided

Copeland PS School Council Update

LibraryNews

The Forest of Reading program has begun

and students have started reading or

listening to stories!  A reminder that students

who have read enough books vote on their

favourite in April and selected students

participate in the celebration during a field

trip in May.

The Forest of Reading® is Canada's largest

recreational reading program! This initiative

of the Ontario Library Association (OLA)

offers eight reading programs to encourage

a love of reading in people of all ages. The

Forest helps celebrate Canadian books,

publishers, authors and illustrators. More

than 250,000 readers participate annually

from their School and/or Public Library.

COMING SOON ONLINE

 LATER THIS MONTH!

Copeland PS

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Coming Up at Copeland...

Extra-Curricular Clubs :Mark your calendars

Extra­Curricular Clubs and Activities are up

and running at Copeland PS!  Students

should keep an eye out in the morning

announcements for information on the

following activities in case of any changes

or updates:

   ­ Gr. 2 Games Club (Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23)

   ­ Gr. 5 Art Club (Wednesday after school)

   ­ Grade 3 Intramurals (Day 4 AM N.B.)

   ­ Gr. 1 LEGO Club (Feb. 1, 8, 15, 24)

   ­Gr. 3 LEGO Club (Feb. 7, 14, 23, Mar. 2)

   ­ Lego Robotics (Day 4)

   ­ Grades 4 & 5 CN Tower Climb

   ­ Gr. 1 ­ 5 Karate Kids (Wednesdays)

   ­ All Grades Glee Club (Tuesdays)

   ­ All Grades Forest of Reading (in class)

Copeland puts the Spotlight on Black HeritageIn December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month,

following a motion introduced by the first black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the

Honourable Jean Augustine. During Black History Month, students, staff and parents from across

Peel will participate in a number of activities that promote the understanding of the many

contributions made by black Canadians.  Here is a list of events happening at Copeland PS: 

Kick­off Assembly featuring "Saidat"

Information Slides, Trivia Questions

and Morning Announcements

Guest Performance by Storyteller

and Trustee Kathy MacDonald

Jamaican Patty Sale

Selected students to visit the

"Spotlight on Black Heritage" at the

Central Board Office

Student Artwork submitted for

display at the Central Board Office

Culminating Celebration Assembly 

Every month, staff who supervise the bus entry / exit

nominate two bus patrollers who go above and

beyond in their duties for a commendation.  For the

month of December 2016: Tanishq G., January 2017:

Amjad S

Bus Patrollers also acknowledge students who

demonstrate a commitment to riding the bus safely

and respectfully. The Bus Patrollers recognize the

following bus students for exemplary behaviour:

Akempreet G., Arjun B., Ayyan R., Asher F., Charles

S., Sabrina A., Mankeren G., Pavneet S., Keshawn T.,

Ashlyn M.

School Bus Awards

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Coming Up at Copeland...Let's Groove at our

Move-a-thon in February!

On February 16th, Copeland PS will host another

fun­filled move­a­thon!  Students will have the

opportunity to dance to upbeat music with a variety

of rhythms with their friends in the gym.  Students

can also purchase glow­wear through "School Cash

Online".  Details are below:  

Craft DayThe CN Tower Climb Team is hosting a special craft

event on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14th. For just $1.00,

students may join their friends in the library at a nutrition

break (primary = AM, junior = PM_ to create a Valentine's

craft.  All proceeds will go towards the fundraising efforts

of the CN Tower Climb Team.  Hope to see you there!

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child

was born in 2013, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2017.  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

Feb. 6 to 9, 2016. Visit Copeland PS from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 6, 7, 8 and 9 and from 5 to 8 p.m. on

Feb. 9.

What you will need to bring to registration: 

Proof of child's age (one of the following)

• Canadian birth certificate

• Canadian passport

• citizenship card/certificate

• Permanent Resident Card

• confirmation of permanent residence

• work permit

• refugee permit  

From the Peel Board...It's time to register children born in 2013 for Kindergarten

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Parents play an important role in the development and education of their children and in the

success of the school community. At (insert name of school), we 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 criminal record check is required for all school

volunteers in Ontario. Even if you want to accompany your child on a field trip, you need this

record 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 an Offence Declaration

form that must be filled out and returned to the board office each year. Completing the Offence

Declaration will ensure that you can continue volunteering in the next school year.  Expect to

receive the form in February.  

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

Offence Declaration Required for Returning Volunteers