Nov 9 Picture Retake

Nov 11 10:30 Remembrance Day Assembly

Nov 14-18 Book Fair

Nov 14-Dec 9 Toy Drive

Nov 17-18 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Nov 17 COY cancelled due to Parent/

Teacher Interviews

Nov 18 PD Day (no classes)

LATE? WHO, ME? Thank you to parents and guardians for encouraging your student to be on time for school. The outside bell rings at 8:50 signaling the students to enter the building. They immediately go to their lockers, allowing themselves enough time to remove their outdoor clothing and bring

their necessary books and pencils, etc. to their homerooms. At 8:54, the ―mad minute‖ music starts, warning the students that they now have one minute to get to their classrooms. At 8:55, Greenbriar staff and students are asked to stand for the playing of ―O Canada.‖ If a student is not in class at that point, he/she is considered late and is given a detention (20 minutes served after school the following day or at lunch if he/she is a bus student). If the ―late‖ student produces a note from parent/guardian, the student is excused from detention. It is our intention to encourage a student to be punctual not just for today, and for their three years here at Greenbriar, but to take this principle with them in whatever situation they find themselves in—highschool, working at McDonald’s, playing on their hockey rep team. Our ―lates‖ are down from last year, and we want to say a HUGE thank you to all parents and guardians, and to the students—THANK YOU! Your education is important to us—and you deserve every minute of it! Don’t be late!

November 2011 Newsletter

Greenbriar Senior PS 1140 Central Park Drive, Brampton ON L6S 2C9

(905) 791-2332

Superintendent: P. Daws Principal: Mrs. W. Peyer

School Trustee: B. Ford Vice-Principal: Mrs. S. Prouse

Applications are being accepted for the position of Lunchroom Supervisor at Greenbriar for the 2011-2012 school year. Lunch Supervisor duties include the supervision of students both indoors and out for one hour each day. This is a paid position with the requirement of a daily commitment from 11:39am to 12:39pm. If you are interested in this position, you are invited to contact the school at (905) 791-2332 for further information and or an interview. Successful candidates will require a Criminal Record Check.

Character Attribute for

November is

RESPECTFUL

To Whom it May Concern, Due to parent teacher Interviews on Thursday, November 17th 2011, Counting on You will be cancelled for that day. Students should arrange to go home at 3:00 pm on Thurs-day November 17th, 2011. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Sincerely, Ms. Shaver, COY

JOIN US on Friday, November 11th at 10:30 am as we remember.

COUNTING

On YOU

GRADE 6 Boy: Sangam S, 6GG

GRADE 6 Girl: Alicia C, 6AB

GRADE 7 Boy: Kingsley A, 7CM

GRADE 7 Girl: Taylor P, 7CM

GRADE 8 Boy: David M, 8CB

GRADE 8 Girl: Chriti G, 8DC

Meetings begin at 6:30 pm

in the Staff Room

All parents and guardians are welcome The next School Council meeting is January 25th, 2012 at 6:30 pm. All School Council

members are encouraged to attend. The School Council Chair for 2011-2012 is Mrs. J.

Millington.

Jan

25th

BABYSITTING is provided

upon advance notice. Call the

School Office 905-791-2332

to make arrangements.

YEAH!

Congrats!

Scheduled meetings January 25

March 28

May 9 (changed from May 16)

Counting on You (COY) is the name of the language and math assistance program of-

fered by the Peel District School Board which gives students in Grades 7 to 10 the support and atten-

tion they need to improve their skills and learning strategies to be more successful in school. This pro-

gram runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 at Greenbriar from Tuesday, October 11th to

Thursday, December 8th.

OFIP is a Peel Board sponsored remedial program that offers additional support to Grade 6 stu-

dents only in reading, writing and mathematics in a classroom where the average student-to-teacher ra-

tio will be 6 to 1. Stay tuned for more information in our next newsletter.

FORM 7

7AS…Tiffany B, Rajneet M, Sarveen S; 7BT…Keegan S, Caitlyn G, Urja M; 7CM…Cicely S, Michael T, Jasdeep

R; 7EW…Michelle B, Kunal C, Vijithan M; 7LM…Rachelle L, Neil S, Adrian B; 7SH…Sarah G, Tyanna E,

Rebecca B

FORM 8

8CB…Rudraksh M, Mouzam A, Bailey C; 8DC…Trevor R, Alex Q, Ushra K; GW…Rajvir G, Elizabeth R, Satesh

M; 8JM…Brett H, A.J. M, Arunya S; 8KH…Pawandeep S, Sachin N, Sabryna P; 8RA…Connor B, Nagina F

ART 6AB…Kimilisa B, Aaron L; 6BC…Jovin G;

6GG…Sarah M, Azan A; 6ME…Harley V, Kumail N; 6RM…Elissa F, Jessica W; 6SB…Haley L,

Raegan W; 7AS…Avneet B, Madeline E; 7BT…Andrew D, Safia S; 7CM…Komal J, Michael T;

7EW…Hannah C, Saudiyah K; 7LM…Barbara P, Neil S; 7SH…Stardeep S, Kayathre K; 8CB…

Tanisha A, Mouzam A; 8DC…Dhriti G, Ushra K; 8GW…Gurpreet C, Rafa Z; 8JM…Ravneet R, Awsaja K; 8KH…

Anshul V, Gurpreet J; 8RA…Sameer D, Kamalpreet K; 9BL…Gigi A, Shaziah; 9ES...Helen S, Ashie D; 9R1…

Robert A, Joseph F; 9R2…Tanveer K, Curtis B; 9SJ…James F

MUSIC 6AB… Kimilisa B, Aaron L; 6BC…

Jonathon U, Yadah L; 6GG…Leslie F,

Cameron C, Jessica Y; 6ME…Christian

P, Sukhman G; 6RM…Ryan B, Tamia

G; 6SB…Sonia S; 7AS…Avneet B,

Joshua D; 7BT…Caitlyn G, Jasmine R; 7CM…Alicia

S, Taabin A; 7EW…Smit R, Kunal C; 7LM…

Thanuja P, Hafsa A, Matthew N; 7SH…Sarah G;

8CB…Regina O, Mouzam A; 8DC…Dhriti G, Nicho-

las L; 8GW…Kimi K, Murlai K; 8JM…Brian S, Mal-

isha H, Faisal A, Simran D; 8KH…Quentin L, Gur-

leen B, Sakkya G; 8RA…Alisha M, Cameron S;

9BL…Ragulan R, Simratpal D, Satwick P;

9ES...Hiral P, Devi B; 9R1…Andrea C; 9R2…Surbhi

J; 9SJ…Ramya S, Lathyga E

6AB…Sonya S, Kimilsa B; 6BC…Avaldeep A, Jash M;

6GG…Saeed H, Azan A; 6ME…Atchana S, Maharshi B;

6RM…Dillon R, Jessica W; 6SB…Ishaan A, Parneet B;

7AS…Bailey A; 7BT…Andrea C; 7CM…Marium A;

7EW…Saudiyah K, Sabyasachi M; 7LM…Barbara P,

Taylor I; 7SH…Britney T; 8CB…Khushi D, Simratpal V;

8DC…Ushra K, Amandeep B; 8GW…Kimi K, Jasleen J;

8JM…Brian S; 8KH…Pawandeep S, Lemma E; 8RA…

Connor B, Samir A; 9BL…Raj B, Het K; 9ES...Charu J,

Connor J

FORM 9

9BL…Lily L, Jerry F, Gigi A; 9ES...Ashish M, Charu J, Archit J; 9R1…Andrea C, Ryan P (6GG); 9R2…Aaron V,

George W, Surbhi J; 9SJ...Haleema A, Ramya W

FRENCH

FORM 6 6AB…Camila B, Raza B, Nadina P; 6BC…Avaldeep A, Yadah L, Jovin G;

6GG…Jessica Y, Josiha K, Ryan P; 6ME…Arshdeep J, Sehajvir D, Manvir C; 6RM… Ryan B, Ryan M, Rashawn

C; 6SB…Raegan W, Celine W, Kazu K

The Music Wing is in full SWING!

Jazz Band auditions and Grade 8 Vocal Group auditions have taken place and names have been posted! Congratulations to everyone who made it! "O Canada Idol" auditions have occurred and the top three performances will secretly make their recordings very soon. The Grade 8 Band has been rehearsing for their first performance this year. On Friday, November 11

th, we will hear them

perform O Canada at the Remembrance Day assembly that morning. We will also feature a trumpet soloist performing The Last Post, as well as other musical numbers to support this time of reflection. Parents are welcome to join us for this assembly. Band Rehearsals are running - Parents can help their children remember to bring a lunch and their instruments on the day they have band practice. Please write this on the calendar at home:

Grade 6 Band rehearsals are MONDAY at lunch Grade 7 Band rehearsals are TUESDAY at lunch Grade 8 Band rehearsals are WEDNESDAY at lunch

Remember - Playing your instrument each day, keeps the WRONG notes away! :0)

Good Books Make Great Gifts!

A Book Fair will be held at Greenbriar Senior Public School from Monday November 14 to Friday November 18t

It will be open during regular school hours; as well as open late during Parent/Teacher interviews on Thursday

November 17th (until 8:45 p.m.) and again on Friday November 18 until 10:00 a.m. Cash, Visa and Master Card

are accepted.

Some of the titles that will be included are:

Heist Society by Ally Carter

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

Icefall by Matthew J. Kirby

The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch

Come and visit as we have ordered new themes for this year.

SAMPLE

Extracurricular opportunities Many great opportunities for our students!

Encourage your child to get involved!

Wide variety of sports (Boys and Girls) Drum Addicts

Bands and Choir French Club

Drama, Art and Photography Clubs The News Crew

Chess Club

Leadership Opportunities – many great opportuni-

ties for our students! Encourage your child to get in-volved!

MediaWorks Team Morning Announcements Office Helpers Student Leadership Canteen workers Foot Patrollers Library Leaders

CIA's for week of Oct 3rd, 2011 CIA's for week of Oct 10th, 2011

Student Class Character Shown Student Class Character Shown

Kimilisa B 6AB Responsible Raj 6GG Responsible

Waleed I 6AB Cooperative Tehillah 6SG Responsible

Simran S 6AB Cooperative Harley 6SB Cooperative

Camila 6AB Responsible Adrian 7AS Responsible

Manav 6GG Responsible Anthony 7BT Responsible

Jasanpreet 6ME Responsible Alec 8CB Responsible

Gurkeerat K 7AS Responsible Shriti G 8DC Caring/Respectful

Cody 7AS Responsible Kimi K. 8GW Responsible

Tivona L 8DC Responsible Ahmad M 8JM Responsible

Zech B 9R2 Responsible Nastassia 8KH Caring/Cooperative

George W 9R2 Responsible Bhuvan 8KH Caring

Simran K. 9R2 Responsible Connor B 8RA Respectful

CIA's for week of Oct 17th, 2011 CIA's for week of Oct 24th, 2011

Student Class Character Shown Student Class Character Shown

Azan 6GG Responsible Tehillah 6SB Caring

Avan P 6ME Caring Tanvir 7AS Caring

Sehajvir 6ME Caring Taabin 7CM Caring

Kimail 6ME Responsible Jayson 7LM Caring

Raegan W 6SB Caring Matt 7LM Caring, Cooperative

Nkombo 7BT Caring Stardeep 7SH Cooperative, Responsible

Kendra 7LM Caring Jacob 7SH Caring

Amanpreet 8DC Respectful Rajaun 8DC Caring

Chance V 8RA Cooperative Awsaja 8JM Cooperative

Bobby 8KH Responsible Malisha 8JM Caring, Respectful

Tirth P 9BL Responsible Taylor 8JM Caring

Cody 9R2 Responsible

Caught In Ac-

tion (CIA’s)

Greenbriar students

are encouraged to

display good charac-

ter traits, and when

they are “caught,”

they are given a

“ticket” to put into

the ballot box

(sample below). On

Fridays, there is a

draw for 12 lucky

winners.

Caring Respectful

Cooperative Honest

Responsible Inclusive

C.I.A.

Given to: _______________ Homeroom: ____________ Date: _________________ Given by: ______________ (staff name)

Character Shown:

Caring

Cooperative Honest

Inclusive

Respectful Responsible

Your Guide to Secondary School Information North of 401 Students living in a specific catchment area will attend that particular secondary school, unless students are on "Flexible Boundaries," have special needs, or are interested in one of the Regional programs that are

outlined below. Therefore, upon completion of Grade 8, they will be automatically accepted into the Grade 9 program at their home high school.

Program Regional Arts Program:

RAP

International Baccalaureate Program: IB

International Business & Technology Program: IBT

ELL / ESL / ELD Science and Technology

Program: SciTech 1 -Vocational Programs

Regional Enhanced Learning Program (ELP)

School Mayfield S.S. Turner Fenton S.S. North Park S.S. Bramalea S.S. Chinguacousy S.S. Turner Fenton/Judith Nyman

S.S. Heart Lake S.S.

What is the focus of the program?

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts Internationally accepted diploma Computers and technology ELL/ESL/ELD Stage 1 and 2 of

Stages of Acquisition

Integrated, inquiry-based approach to science and technology

Vocational Level Enhanced Learning Experiences

Who can apply? Anyone with an interest in the arts:

dance, drama, music and visual arts

Students very dedicated to academic learning

Anyone who is interested in com-puters and technology

Anyone who meets the criteria listed above

Anyone who is interested in sci-ence and technology

Special Education Students who meet the criteria

Students who have been designated "Exceptional Intellectual Gifted" in Peel

District School Board

Do I need to apply? YES YES YES No YES YES Must complete a different Option

Sheet

What is the admis-sion process?

A. Get an application at the Open House or on the school website (after

the Open House) B. Applications MUST be delivered

C. Auditions will be held D. There is an Audition fee

A. Application must be downloaded from school website.

B. Be sure to hand in your application on time!

C. Don’t forget your application fee.

A. Application must be downloaded from school website.

B. Be sure to hand in your applica-tion on time!

Option sheets will be given to ac-cepted students by Greenbriar ESL

staff/Guidance Counsellor

A. Get an application from pcssonline.com.

B. Be sure to hand in your applica-tion on time!

Option sheets will be given to accepted students after the voca-

tional school IPRC

1. Collect an Option Sheet for The Heart Lake from guidance counsellor

2. Return the Option Sheet to guidance counsellor soon as it is complete.

Is bussing pro-vided?

No. A private bussing company can be used or public transit.

No. No. A private bussing company can

be used or public transit. Yes No.

Yes, for qualified students.

Yes, if all requirements are met.

Date of Open House

November 01, 2011 7:00 pm

November 24, 2011 7:00 pm

November 22, 23, 2011 7:00 pm

To be determined November 29, 2011

6:30 pm

November 17, 2011 7:00 pm

November 23, 2011 7:00 pm

Website

www.mayfield.com

(Regional Arts)

www.turnerfenton.com

(IB Program)

www.northparkss.com

(IBT Program)

bssbroncos.com

http://chinguacousyss.peelschools.org/ (Regional Programs – SciTech)

jturnerfenton/uddithny-

mantss.peelschools.org

www.heartlakess.peelschools.org (Enhanced Learning)

Fire is the third leading cause of accidental death in Canada. Approximately 85% of fire deaths occur in the home, and most deaths are

due to smoke inhalation. Smoke alarms will warn you of a fire in time to let you escape. Here are some basic fire prevention tips:

install a certified smoke alarm on each level of your home

have and practice a fire escape plan with your family

know your fire department's phone number

have and know how to use your fire extinguisher

keep matches and lighters out of children's reach

don't overload electrical outlets

always barbecue outside

never leave grease cooking unattended

clean grease from burner pans and stove top regularly

install a smoke alarm outside each sleeping area

install smoke alarms on each level of your home

purchase smoke alarms that have the label of the underwriter's Laboratories of Canada

test your smoke alarm at least twice a year

test the battery once a month (by pushing the button on the unit)

never remove the battery for any reason and replace the battery once a year

replace smoke alarms every five years

Basic fire prevention tips

from Canada Safety Council

For more information on fire

safety, visit the Canada Safety

Council website at

www.safety-council.org

Your Guide to Secondary School Information North of 401 Students living in a specific catchment area will attend that particular secondary school, unless students are on "Flexible Boundaries," have special needs, or are interested in one of the Regional programs that are

outlined below. Therefore, upon completion of Grade 8, they will be automatically accepted into the Grade 9 program at their home high school.

Program Regional Arts Program:

RAP

International Baccalaureate Program: IB

International Business & Technology Program: IBT

ELL / ESL / ELD Science and Technology

Program: SciTech 1 -Vocational Programs

Regional Enhanced Learning Program (ELP)

School Mayfield S.S. Turner Fenton S.S. North Park S.S. Bramalea S.S. Chinguacousy S.S. Turner Fenton/Judith Nyman

S.S. Heart Lake S.S.

What is the focus of the program?

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts Internationally accepted diploma Computers and technology ELL/ESL/ELD Stage 1 and 2 of

Stages of Acquisition

Integrated, inquiry-based approach to science and technology

Vocational Level Enhanced Learning Experiences

Who can apply? Anyone with an interest in the arts:

dance, drama, music and visual arts

Students very dedicated to academic learning

Anyone who is interested in com-puters and technology

Anyone who meets the criteria listed above

Anyone who is interested in sci-ence and technology

Special Education Students who meet the criteria

Students who have been designated "Exceptional Intellectual Gifted" in Peel

District School Board

Do I need to apply? YES YES YES No YES YES Must complete a different Option

Sheet

What is the admis-sion process?

A. Get an application at the Open House or on the school website (after

the Open House) B. Applications MUST be delivered

C. Auditions will be held D. There is an Audition fee

A. Application must be downloaded from school website.

B. Be sure to hand in your application on time!

C. Don’t forget your application fee.

A. Application must be downloaded from school website.

B. Be sure to hand in your applica-tion on time!

Option sheets will be given to ac-cepted students by Greenbriar ESL

staff/Guidance Counsellor

A. Get an application from pcssonline.com.

B. Be sure to hand in your applica-tion on time!

Option sheets will be given to accepted students after the voca-

tional school IPRC

1. Collect an Option Sheet for The Heart Lake from guidance counsellor

2. Return the Option Sheet to guidance counsellor soon as it is complete.

Is bussing pro-vided?

No. A private bussing company can be used or public transit.

No. No. A private bussing company can

be used or public transit. Yes No.

Yes, for qualified students.

Yes, if all requirements are met.

Date of Open House

November 01, 2011 7:00 pm

November 24, 2011 7:00 pm

November 22, 23, 2011 7:00 pm

To be determined November 29, 2011

6:30 pm

November 17, 2011 7:00 pm

November 23, 2011 7:00 pm

Website

www.mayfield.com

(Regional Arts)

www.turnerfenton.com

(IB Program)

www.northparkss.com

(IBT Program)

bssbroncos.com

http://chinguacousyss.peelschools.org/ (Regional Programs – SciTech)

jturnerfenton/uddithny-

mantss.peelschools.org

www.heartlakess.peelschools.org (Enhanced Learning)

TOY DRIVE

Sponsored by Student Leadership

November 14 to December 9

Ask your student for information

Prevent the flu. It’s in your hands.

Hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Always wash your hands with soap and water when they are dirty. Clean your hands before:

touching your eyes, nose or mouth

touching/preparing food or drinks

eating or drinking

caring for someone in your home who can easily get sick ((baby, elderly or someone who has an unhealthy

immune system)

first aid

Clean your hands after:

touching pets or other animals

touching raw meat, particularly chicken

touching surfaces such as a railing or grocery cart

touching money

touching objects sick people have touched

touching blood or body fluids such as urine, vomit or feces

contact with those who have a cold, the flu, diarrhea or virus of any kind

changing diapers

wiping your own or a child’s nose

sneezing or coughing

using a facial tissue

using the washroom

removing gloves

cleaning

gardening

What to do when you cough or sneeze:

cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve

put used tissues in the wastebasket

clean your hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer

For more information:

call Peel Health at 905-799-7700

or visit www.peelregion.ca/flu.

Need help in math? Free tutoring now available online

Math students in grades 7 to 10 can now access live, interactive online math help by visiting www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org. Homework Help is free, real-time math tutoring by certified Ontario teachers. Students can log in from Sunday to Thursday, between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. for individualized confidential math tutoring. There are discussion rooms for each grade where students can join and see what questions other students are asking, watch the tutors draw on the whiteboard – and ask their own question for on-the-spot help. Students will also find 24/7 discussion rooms, video lessons and commonly asked questions. Other online math resources include math games and a virtual locker, where students can save their work. Homework Help is a project funded by the Ministry of Education.

Peel board students have choice Explore program options at makingmyway.ca Students have different needs, interests and abilities—our schools offer great educational opportunities to help all

students achieve. For students looking for a more focused, specialized program, here are some options:

Regional programs start in grades 6, 7 and 9 Students in regional programs still complete all of the requirements of the Ontario curriculum, but there is an in-

creased focus on an area of interest. Information nights for students applying to start programs in September 2012

begin this November. Programs include:

Specialist High Skills Major programs start in grade 11 Specialist High Skills Major programs allow students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector, while

meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. Students gain sector-recognized certification and

career-relevant training. The programs support the transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college,

university or the workplace. Peel board schools offer Specialist High Skills Major programs in the following ar-

eas:

Business and Entrepreneurial Studies

Construction

Environment

Health and Wellness

Hospitality and Tourism

Information and Communications Technology

Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services

Manufacturing

Sports

Transportation

More options for Peel board students co-operative education programs provide workplace experience

extended French starts in grade 7

dual credit programs allow student to earn college credits at the same time as secondary school credits

alternative programs are available for students who need flexible school hours, are dealing with unique

situations, or require more support

Our guidance counsellors can help students determine which courses will best meet their needs, interests and

abilities—contact the school to make an appointment.

Arts International Business and Technology

Flexography (Package print technology) SciTech

International Baccalureate Strings

For more information about regional

programs, Specialist High Skills

Major programs and other programs

of choice available to Peel board

students, visit:

www.makingmyway.ca.

Parents and Guardians: Your students are getting an early start to driver’s training! At Greenbriar, we encourage our students to walk on the right side of the hallways. This allows students walking in both directions to traverse safely, avoiding accidents. Thank you, Students, for your co-operation. It is very much appreciated. Students are also encouraged to walk quietly with no talking so as not to disturb classes still in progress. This is another way we can show RESPECT (our featured character trait for the month of November).

Celebrating Faith and Culture November 2011 DATE CELEBRATION

FAITH AND

CULTURE

November Gwilatkw Aboriginal Spirituality

November 1 All Saints' Day Christianity

November 1 Samhain Wicca

November 4 -22 The month of Qudrat Bahá'í

November 5 or 6 Waqfatu' Arafat Islam

November 6 or 7 Eid-ul-Adha Islam

November 6 Kathina Buddhism

November 10 Dev Diwali Jainism

November 10 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism

November 11 Remembrance Day Canada

November 12 Birth of Baha’u’lláh Báhá'í

November 16 Louis Riel Day Aboriginal Spirituality

November 23 - December 11 The month of Qawl Bahá'í

November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Sikhism

November 26 Day of Covenant Bahá'í

November 26 New Year (Hijra) and Muharram Islam

November 15, 27 and 28(J) First of Advent (Christmas fast) Christianity

November 27 First Sunday of Advent Christianity

November 28 Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Bahá'í

Help your child prepare for tests Many students will become anxious at the thought of writing a test. Anxiety about an upcoming test can affect a child's behaviour, thoughts and actions. Here are some ways you can help minimize anxiety at test time: Organize & Prepare

Encourage your child not to leave assignments, studying and homework to the last minute. Schedule time for review and work on assignments each day. Establish a regular time of the day for homework, studying etc. Make the home a homework-friendly environment where learning is regular routine. Remove distractions like the television, stereo, telephone when studying. Tell your child to make sure tests and due dates are marked in their agenda.

Practice Encourage your child to think about what, when, where and how when preparing/completing assignments. Develop practice tests and help them anticipate questions. Review previous exercises. When appropriate, encourage your child to pair up with a friend to review information and brainstorm. Build learning into family activities— suggest keeping a journal, writing a report or a news article about family

events, outings or trips. Be in the know Check out the curriculum for your child’s grade level (available as PDF files at www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/ curriculum)

Ask your child’s teacher about major topics studied and how these topics are structured— homework, assignments, exercises

Use your child’s agenda to communicate with their teacher—ask questions, check for homework tips, etc.

Winter bus safety The following winter school bus safety tips will help to keep your child safe throughout the winter months. Allow extra time to get to your bus stop. Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in the early morning and late

evening. Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when

there is snow and ice. Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet

or icy steps or road surfaces. Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and boots will keep you warm. Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other children waiting for the bus. Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street. Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt. On very rare occasions, buses are late because of weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk to your child about what to do if the bus is late. Here are some suggestions: When possible, wait with your child for the bus. Make sure your child knows a phone number where he can reach you or another trusted adult. Teach your child how and where to get help. Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger is. Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system so your child has someone to wait with for the bus.

Closing schools because of bad weather

During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of bad weather. The board decides by 6:45 a.m. whether to cancel buses or close schools. To find out if busing is cancelled or schools closed, visit www.peelschools.org or call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146. You will receive one of the following messages:

Peel District School Board buses are cancelled. Schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, daycare and other activities in schools will operate as usual. All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed. Due to weather conditions, schools and board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board offices are also can-celled, including daycare, night school and permits. All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. Due to weather con-ditions, all activities in schools and board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed. All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. Due to weather con-ditions, all activities in schools and board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

Looking for your other shoe? Your pencil case? Your gym shorts? Please make it a habit to check out our Lost and Found BIN, located by the gym doors. For jewellery, check in the office.

LOST AND

FOUND

Greenbr iar

Senior PS

1140 Central Park Dr

Brampton L6S 2C9

905 791 2332

Coming up in December

Dec 23 9am Winter Arts Showcase Dec 23 Afternoon=Funapalooza! Dec 23 Last day of classes before Winter Break Jan. 9: Back to school

Counting on You

(Grades 7+8) Tuesdays and Thursdays,

October 11th to December

8th, inclusive.

OFIP (Grade 6)

To be announced—stay

tuned.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

COY

2 3 Dance/Socials

COY

4 PD DAY

No classes

5

6 7 8

COY

9 Picture Retake

10

COY

11

10:30 am

Remembrance

Day Assembly

12

13 14 Book Fair

14—18

15

COY

16 17

Parent—Teacher

Interviews (no COY)

18 PD DAY

No classes

Parent—Teacher

Interviews

19

20 21 22

COY

23 24

COY

25 26

27 28 29

COY

30

November 2011

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