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Construction Work on Arnold Crescent
The construction work on Arnold Cres. will most
likely occur from Wednesday, May 31 – Friday,
June 2. ACCESS TO ARNOLD CRES. FROM
ALEXANDER MAY BE BLOCKED. If dropping off or
picking up your child, please plan for extra time,
an alternate route and extra patience. Thank you.
MAZOVILLE NEWS
JUNE 2017
Principal: Michael O’Reilly Phone: 905-836-1032 Vice-Principal: Linda Taglieri Superintendent: Dianne Hawkins Web site: www.mazodelaroche.ps.yrdsb.ca Trustee: Martin Van Beek Twitter: @mdlrps Email: [email protected]
Administrators' Message It is hard to believe that June has begun and our year is approaching its
end. Everyone has expressed the same sentiment that the year has flown by at a faster pace than ever before. We may ask why?? Our busy schedules, the amount of work (both at school and at home) to get done, celebrations, special events are all reasons that contribute to the time passing by so quickly.
That being said, we need to remember to take the time to stop and reflect on our accomplishments. This is a great time to talk to your children about the year and the progress they have made. Having students reflect upon and discuss what they have learned this year, the new friends they have made, and even the challenges they have faced and overcome can help them to recognize their many accomplishments. Everyone has faced a challenge or two over the course of the school year. Help your child to recognize these difficult times and think about what he/she did to face the challenge and come out stronger. This helps our students to build resiliency and realize that even when they’re in a difficult situation, they have strategies (i.e., ask an adult for help, talk to a peer, read over the question, etc.) to solve the problem. Often times, we simply move on to the next task, without realizing all of the great things we have done to get to this point. Throughout the month of June, celebrate all that your children have learned in academic areas, but also in social and emotional areas.
One way to continue with this momentum is to consider ways to keep your children engaged in learning throughout the summer. Whether you are taking a family vacation, going to the cottage, or staying home, there are many things you can do to continue learning through the summer. Visiting the Newmarket Public library to participate in a reading club, computer club, or craft class are some options. What about a cooking class?? Cooking at any age integrates life skills with real-life math skills. Why not have your children make a “must-do” list of activities for the summer, encouraging them to include some academic, creative, and athletic activities on their list, but perhaps also some community involvement such as volunteering. Whatever you choose to do this summer, remember to mix in a little bit of French by having a “play-date” with school friends or watching your favourite movie in French.
M. O’Reilly et Mme Taglieri
June 2 - PA Day (no school for students)
June 5 – Gr. 4 Turtle Island Habitat Presentation June 6 - Volunteer Breakfast – 8:30 am June 7 – VIP for Grade 6s June 12 – Grade 6s to Science Centre June 13 – Gr. 4-6 Area Track & Field Meet @ Stouffville Arena June 14 – Gr. 7 & 8 Area Track & Field Meet @ Stouffville Arena June 20 – Staff Appreciation Luncheon June 21 – Gr. 4-8 Regional Track & Field June 23 – Play Day (rain day – June 27) June 28 – Report Cards go home June 28 @ 5:30 pm – Grade 8 Graduation June 29 – Last Day of School – Early Dismissal (see p. 2) June 30 – PA Day – no school for students
First Day of School September 5, 2017
Congratulations
Mme Biglands!
It is with bittersweet emotion that we
congratulate Mme Biglands who will be
retiring at the end of June. She has been
at Mazo for 16 years and has taught for
over 35 years. Mme Biglands has
touched many lives with her positive
outlook, warm smile and dedication to
children. She will be greatly missed, but
we know she will come back to visit us!
Staff Appreciation Luncheon Our Staff Appreciation Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, June 20. If you are able to help out for either a morning (set-up) shift or an afternoon (clean-up) shift, please contact Wendy ([email protected]) or Regan ([email protected]). See p. 5 for info. page 5)
Grade 8 Graduation
This year’s Graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday June 28, at 5:30 pm in the gymnasium at Mazo. Afterwards, the student dinner and dance will begin at approximately 7:00 pm at the York Region Police Association Shed.
Thursday, June 29th, 2017 Early Dismissal
All schools in the York Region District School Board are committed to improving student achievement and well-being. On Thursday, June 29, 2017, an early release day will take place to allow elementary teachers and support staff to take part in meetings during the afternoon of that day. These meetings will allow for school staff to engage in culminating activities regarding the review and revision of the School’s Improvement Plan as well as year-end and transition activities that support student success.
As has been our practice in the past, students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 29, 2017 only. Students will be dismissed early that day at 11:00 am. Arrangements will be made to ensure that students who are normally bused to and from school will receive transportation at this time. Parents/guardians whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate arrangements to address this change in schedule.
RECYLCLING POP TABS We are collecting pop tabs for the aluminum recycling program, so send them in with your child by Monday June 5, 2017!
Les vedettes du diabète
We would like to thank everyone who supported
“Team Teagan” and our Vedettes du Diabète over
the past few weeks by purchasing a bracelet.
Wear your purple bracelet proudly. Thank you for
helping researchers find a cure for Type 1
diabetes.
Spring has finally sprung and all around us, we marvel in the
wonders of Mother Nature. The trees are blooming, the
flowers are blossoming and our butterfly garden is beginning
to take shape. Students in various grades have been busy at
work cleaning up the garden after a very long winter. Our
student-leaders in MEC (Mazo Environment Club) have been
conducting energy and waste audits, making announcements
about reducing our consumption of non-renewable resources,
and sharing their work with representatives from the Board.
Let’s all do our part to take care of the environment … It’s the
only one we’ve got!
PIZZA REMINDER Just a reminder that there is no guarantee that extra pizza slices will be available to purchase on Pizza days. Be sure to send your child to school with a lunch.
Congratulations to our young artists, Cinzia P., Arya R., and Laurel M.,
whose artwork will be featured in the York Region District School Board’s Holidays
& Observances calendar for the upcoming school year. Félicitations!
Our Scholastic Book Fair in May was a tremendous success. The school library has received almost $3800 to purchase additional resources, books, and learning materials for the library. Thank you to our volunteers, Mme Baptista, Mme Park and Mme Madeley’s mom, as well as to all of our families for your continued support.
Please note that the last day to return any library materials will be Friday June 16th, 2017. If you have lost or damaged library materials (i.e., books, DVDs, audio books, etc.), please let Mme Madeley know as there may be a fee to replace the item for next school year. After June 16, the library will remain open, but students will not be checking out materials.
AreaTrack and Field The Area Track and Field Meet will be taking place on June 13th for grade 4, 5, and 6 students and June 14th for grade 7 and 8 students. The meet will be held at the Stouffville Arena on 9th Line. The Regional Track and Field Meet will be held
on June 21st, also at Stouffville Arena.
Badminton
Our Intermediate Badminton team was extremely successful this year at the Area tournament. One of our boys’ doubles
team, Eric G. and Allan B., won second place and continued on to the Regional tournament. Congratulations to all teams
and a special ‘merci’ to Mme Duquette who coached the team again this year!
Medications Families are asked to claim any medication that has been left with the office during the last week of school.
Epi-pens will need to remain at school until Thursday, June 29th. Medicine left at school after this date will be appropriately discarded.
LUNCH ASSISTANTS ARE NEEDED FOR SEPTEMBER 2017
We are in need of Lunch Assistants for the 2017/2018 school year. This can be a paid or volunteer position from 11:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. We are looking for people who can work anywhere from 1 to 5 days per week.
LOST AND FOUND Students and families are encouraged to look through the Lost and Found bin to claim any of their belongings, before the end of the year. We have a number of coats, sweaters, mittens, hats, and other gear that we would like to see returned to their owners. Smaller pieces, such as jewelry and glasses are kept in the office.
Message from our Trustee
As we near the end of the school year, I want to thank you for all that you do to strengthen our schools and communities. This is a good time to celebrate your child’s achievements over the past year.
One of our goals in the Trustees’ Multi-Year Plan is to “continuously increase student achievement and well-being through a culture and caring and learning.” That includes a culture that emphasizes engagement and positive relationships among all the members of the school community – students, staff members, families and community members.
You, as parents/guardians, are our most important partners when it comes to education. The support you have provided to your child throughout this past school year will help to strengthen our schools and make a difference to your child’s learning.
I encourage you to continue engaging your child in learning throughout the summer, and to help them to see the connections between what they are learning in school and the world around them. There are so many opportunities to do this over the summer, whether that’s planning a budget with your child, enjoying the natural beauty in York Region, reading a book or visiting local sites. Whatever your plans are this summer, I wish you all a successful end to the school year, and a safe and enjoyable summer.
Martin Van Beek
PLEASE LEAVE THE FLIP FLOPS FOR THE BEACH! While flip flops are great for the beach, they ARE NOT safe footwear for school. Be sure that your child has safe footwear for school – running shoes, sandals that have straps that can be secured to the foot, etc.
Summer is coming … how can you keep
your child learning?? Summer is a time for relaxing and having fun. It can also be a very long time to go without reading, writing or reviewing math skills. Many students attend the York Region Summer Institute or summer camp in French or in English. Some parents have found the “Learning Advantage Program” useful. These workbooks are one resource to prepare your child for the next grade. Books are available in English and in French (“En route vers le succès”), and we will have a few copies in the office for your reference. Order forms will be sent home in the next few weeks and will be due by June 8th (cash or cheque payment – payable to Learning Advantage).
Please visit www.learningadvantage.ca or further information and a tour of the books.
Summer Camps for children to use their French in a Fun Setting
Association Francophone de York Region: French Immersion Camp
http://www.afry.ca/french-immersion-summer-camp/
French Solutions http://www.frenchsolutions.ca/camps.html
Camp Tournesol http://www.camptournesol.ca/about-us/
Annually, Mazo Parents organize an Awesome ‘Staff Appreciation’ luncheon.
2017 Luncheon Date is: Tuesday, June 20th at 11:40 in the Staff Room
Our event honours all teachers, administrators, office assistants, educational assistants and maintenance
team that contribute to make Mazo the wonderful school it is for our children today and everyday.
We ask that you please contribute a potluck ‘dish’ that will feed approximately 10 or more people.
Please indicate which item you would like to contribute: and please remember all dishes must be NUT FREE
Appetizer
Bread and/or buns and butter
Salad
Cheese tray with crackers
Main course
Vegetable tray
Side dish
Fruit tray
Dessert (no nuts please)
I’m flexible, tell me what is needed
Please return this form by Wednesday, June 14th to the office or via email to Regan:
Dishes can be dropped at the staff room after 7:30am on June 20th. If your child is bringing the dish, they
can deliver it to the office as soon as they arrive at school.
Please be sure your child’s name and teacher’s name are on your dish so it can be returned to you
promptly. Clean dishes will be found after 2pm on a table outside of the staff room.
If you are able to help at the school for this event, please fill in your contact info on the bottom of this sheet
and we will be in touch with further information.
Our Volunteer needs are: Final set up between 11:00 am and 11:40 am, and then clean up at
approximately 12:45pm-2:15pm.
Contact Info:
Name: ____________________________________________ Phone No: ________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________
If you have general questions regarding this event, please contact Wendy at
wendymaceachernⓐhotmail.com or if you have questions regarding Food, please contact Regan at
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