October, 2014

Staffing Updates September Spectacular

The school year has begun with great success. We welcomed 714 students to school on Sep-

tember 2nd. Bonjour! This number includes students in French Immersion grade 6 from Terry Fox P. S. and students attending Herb Campbell for the first time for Grade 1 French Immersion, Kindergarten or joining the Herb Campbell Family from another school. Eve-

ryone is welcomed back.

Please note that the Kiss’n Ride area is at the front door now and there is NO PARKING in

this area AT ANY TIME. Supervision is provided from 9:00 to 9:15 and after that time it is necessary to sign children in at the main office. A reminder that the doors are kept

locked so you will have to ring the bell.

On Wednesday, October 1st we hope you will be joining us for the Open House from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. This is a good opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and to visit their learning

environment. This is an opportunity for intro-ductions as time doesn’t permit interviews.

Venez rencontrer les professeurs!

We are encouraging all parents to subscribe to our school’s web site @

www.herbcampbell.peelschools.org.

Some of the information available includes: Teachers’ phone extensions and My Class Sites; our Code of Conduct and Homework Policy; the Monthly Calendar and Monthly Newsletter . Subscribe to the site and receive

updates about bus cancellations and weekly

events. Visitez notre site web.

We would like to wish you and your

family a safe and

Happy Thanksgiving

Bonne Action de grâces!

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Grade Phone Name

1F1 113 Mlle J. Holder

1F2 111 Mlle L. Manson

1F3 110 Mlle C. De Santo

2F1 117 Mme L. Dear

2F2 116 Mme N. Smith

3F1 109 Mme A. Nsengemyumva

3F1 109 Mrs. L. Kaufman

3F2 108 Mlle K. Wu

34Z 107 M. O. St-Hilaire

4F1 303 Mme S. Chandler-Gow

45Z 304 Mme K. Campbell

5F1 302 Mlle C. Armstrong

6F1 123 Mlle G. Dooley

6F2 125 Mme K. Hancock

67Z 121 Mlle A. Stiles

7F1 206 Mlle S. Vesna

7F2 202 Mme C. Woan

7F3 204 Mme Rebelo

78Z 203 Mme E. Coulson

8F1 205 Ms. M. Flood

8F2 208 Mme Lemieux

K1 101 Mrs. K. Clark

K2 102 Mrs. A. Taylor

12A 114 Mrs L. McBrien

23A 112 Ms. M. Metler

34A 104 Mrs. S. Copeland

45A 105 Ms. D. Murton

56A 122 Mrs. S. Clark

678 126 Mr. Nagy

6E1 305 Mrs. Greenhow

7E1 124 Mrs. Sutherland

8E1 207 Mr. K. Conlin

8E2 201 Mr. . Palaio

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Staffing Updates

Magazine sales

This year’s Q.S.P. Magazine Sales campaign launched on September 30th and continues until October 17. Vous pouvez aussi acheter des magazines français! Thank you for your support of this fundraising initiative. Please make certain that you have completed your order forms correctly and fully. All cheques

are to be made payable to:

HERB CAMPBELL PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Orders can be made on line and your child

should have brought home all the informa-tion. If you require additional information please contact the school.

School Council

At Herb Campbell, our school council is dedi-cated to ensuring the success of our stu-dents. After the completion of our first school meeting in September, we are always looking for volunteers. We encourage all new and returning families to participate in your child's school experience and show your

support for our school. If you are interested in becoming a council member, you can

download a copy of the school council nomina-tion form on the school's website and submit it to the school office. Our next meeting is Nov. 17th in Gym C. If you have any questions for

your School Council, please feel free to contact us at :

herbcampbellps.council@peelsb.com.

Special Lunch Days!

Thanks to a hardworking and dedicated group of parents from our Community School Asso-

ciation, we are pleased to offer a variety of special lunch days for

students in grades 1 to 8 to enjoy. We will once again be running our Hot Lunch program and we are well on the way to having it up and running. On Fridays we will be offering pizza or bagel. Popcorn sales are also offered on Thursdays. The Fruit First Program will start October 21st. Anyone who

has time available during the day to help hand out lunches or prepare the orders to be submit-ted are welcome. Please leave your name and number at the office. If you have any questions regarding the program or being a parent volun-teer please contact Lisa Campisano at 905-

838-5237 or at labbrecalde@hotmail.com

Let’s all work together to make lunches fun and

healthy for the students of Herb Campbell. A huge

thank you to our Community School Organization

for providing this wonderful support to our students.

Jazzy Jars

This year’s first HCCSA fundraiser is the ever-

popular Jazzy Jars. Herb Campbell

Students are getting all jazzed up over

“Jazzy Jars”! Jars can be filled with items such as wrapped candy, toys or

school supplies. Students have already

started bringing in the jars. The tickets

will be 4 for a dollar. Students will be going to Gym

C with their money during the day on Wednesday to

make their selection. We will also sell tickets during

the Open House/Meet the Teacher night on October

1st. Let’s get creative, have fun and Jazz up some

jars! Soyez créatifs. C’est pour une bonne cause! A

big thanks to all the HC families who donated the

fun and creative jars. Your support is greatly appre-

ciated.

.

Support Phone Name

Jr Core French 106 Mme G. Hamilton

Int. Core French 106 Mlle Y. Burtally

Pr/J Music 301 Ms. M. Skuza

Int. Music 103 Mr. Mitchell

Phys Ed 409 Mr. C. Sutoski

Gym+ 4F1 200 Mrs. Juneau

Jr/Int Health 209 Mrs. Kaufman

Library 118 Mrs . J. Sutoski

Guidance 200 TBA

ISSP

209 Mrs. K. Peake

115 Mrs. C. Stewart

119 Mrs. Power

119 Mrs . J. Launspach-Kupfer

Planning Time

118 Mrs J. Sutoski

209 Mrs. R. Fitzgerald- Fr. Immersion PM Day 5

508 Mr. W. Lolli PM Day 2

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Fruit First

The Fruit First program returns October 21st. This

popular weekly program will continue to run on

Tuesdays during first nutrition break. Participating

students will receive a creative and delicious health

-conscious snack delivered to their classroom by

the dedicated volunteers of the Fruit First program.

Sign up forms will be sent home with students the

first week of October. The cost is $10 per student

per term. This year, parents will be given the op-

portunity to save money by signing students up in

October for $25 for the whole year (3 terms).

Fruit First is also looking for a new name! If you

think you can come up with a better name for the

Fruit First program, submit your idea on the Fruit

First sign up form and you could win your Fruit

First free for the 2014/15 year.

Popcorn

Starting October 2nd, popcorn sales will be held

every Thursday during 2nd nutrition break. Fla-

vours include Butter Salt, Dill Pickle, Kettle Corn

and White Cheddar.

Milk Machines

Here’s a quick reminder that there is a milk ma-chine located on both floors of the school. White

and chocolate milk are available for $1.25 each.

Volunteers Needed

The HC Community School Association is seeking

volunteers to help out for 2-3 hours, during school

hours, weekly or bi-weekly on HCCSA activities. If you are available, please contact us at herbcamp-

bellps.council@peelsb.com. On a toujours besoin

de volontaires. Contactez-nous.

Next Meeting

Want to learn more? Join us at the Association’s

next meeting on October 20th at 7pm in Gym C.

Free childcare will be available.

Mark the date November 29th

Breakfast with Santa.

Time for school -

A pArent’s guide to

regular school

attendance

Elementary school is a wonderful time in the life of a child, a time of great strides in learning and

in social and emotional development. Many

things affect your child’s success, from the qual-

ity of his or her teachers, to the makeup of the

class. One of the most important factors is your

child’s regular and timely attendance.

Getting to class on time, and avoiding absences,

are critical if your child is to get the most out of

school. It seems obvious. But the fact is that ele-

mentary students tend to miss and average of

eight or more school days during the year. What can you as a parent do to help ensure your child’s

proper attendance?

Is your child missing more? Why does attendance

matter?

First, understand that getting to school–every day

and on time–matters at every level, perhaps even more so in elementary school. That’s because

important learning occurs daily, right from the

start of class. And because you establish patterns

early on. By being punctual and responsible, chil-

dren are acquiring positive habits about school

attendance. Some other things to consider:

1. By being late, children miss important social

time with their peers before school begins.

2. Students who are late often feel embarrassed

or self-conscious.

3. Late arrivals can disrupt the routine of the

classroom.

4. A last-minute rush can be stressful for the

child, and get her to school in the wrong

frame of mind.

5. Missing even five or 10 minutes of the day

can make it harder for the student to under-

stand the material being taught.

6. Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a

child’s skills and knowledge base, cause the

child to fall behind his peers and hurt his self

-esteem.

7. Too many missed school days can increase isolation, as the child stands out from her

classmates and misses opportunities to de-

velop socially.

8. Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to

develop a good rapport with the teachers.

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Terry Fox's story teaches

your child courage,

empathy

Terry Fox made history when he began his Marathon of Hope in 1980. He planned to run across Canada to raise money and awareness for cancer research and he was doing it with

one artificial leg.

Terry lost his leg to cancer and used his story to inspire others. Fox made it more than 5,000 km across the east coast, Quebec and Ontario

before the cancer spread to his lungs, prevent-ing him from continuing. Terry died at the age of twenty-two on June 28, 1981.

On Sept. 13, 1981, the first Terry Fox Run took place at 760 sites across Canada with

approximately 300,000 people participating. The first run raised $3.5 million. To date, the Terry Fox run has raised more than $400 mil-lion for cancer research.

Our school participated in the Terry Fox run

on Wednesday, September 24th. This event was organized by Mr. Mitchell. For more in-formation about Terry Fox or to find out about community events, go to www.terryfox.org.

Picking UP STUDENTS

We are aware that, for a variety of reasons, parents

often choose to pick up their children at the end of

the school day rather than have them take the bus

home. We would like to make parents aware that,

if you take your child out of class even 5 minutes

before the end of the day you are shortchanging

his/her instructional time and interrupting the flow

of teaching in the classroom.

While 5 minutes a day does not seem like much,

added up, it is over 3 full school days by the end of

the year. Therefore, we would ask that if you

are picking your child up at the end of the day

you wait until after the 3:35 dismissal, unless it is an emergency. This practice will ensure your

child maximizes his/her educational experience,

while also honouring the learning that is going on for the rest of the students. Please remember re-

quests for early dismissal of your child should be

made in writing prior to the end of the day. This

practice has become extremely important with the

new dismissal procedures and picking up children

at the last minute, except in the case of emergency,

is discouraged because it can prolong the bus de-

partures. Once students are dismissed, we can’t get

them off the bus.

World teAchers’ dAy

This year's Teacher Apprecia-

tion Day is Sunday, October 5th. The first World Teachers' Day took place on Oct. 5, 1994. Developed by the United Na-tions, the day is intended to commemorate the work of teachers and their contributions to society. During the week of gearing up to October 5th, take the time to let

your child's teacher know he or she is truly appreciated. Thank your child's teacher and let him/her know they are making a difference. You will be among parents and students from around the world observing World Teacher Appreciation Day. Thank you Herb Campbell Teachers! Merci à tous les profs!

Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Peel schools will pay tribute to bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day on October 29. The day will be celebrated with special activi-

ties 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 essential service bus drivers provide each school day. October 29 provides an opportu-nity to give these individuals the recognition they richly deserve.

Safety reminders ensure safe

travel to and from school

School bus safety week is Oct 20-24

According to the Canada Safety Council, it is 16 times safer per kilometre to travel on a school bus than in a family vehicle. However, while bus transportation is safe, accidents do occur and many of these incidents involve

individuals outside the bus. To ensure children stay safe in and around school buses, it is im-portant to reinforce the following safety re-minders:

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 pur-

chase 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 pric- ing

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 en-

dorsement of any company or product.

Follow us on Twitter

The Herb Campbell Library Twitter account is @HerbLibrary.

The Phys Ed Department Twitter account is @hc_phe

Tips for riding the bus

Take a seat as quickly as possible, put

belongings under the seat and stay seated.

Never stick anything out of the window, including part of your body.

Refrain from eating on the bus. If a choking incident occurs, the driver may not be able to help immediately.

Wait until the school bus stops before standing

up to exit the vehicle.

Tips for exiting the bus

When getting off the bus, take two large steps away from bus. If you have to walk in front of the bus, do so at least three metres (10 giant steps) away from the bus.

The driver must be able to see students exit-ing the bus and will give a signal when it is safe to cross. If more than one student is crossing in front of the bus at the same time, they should cross in single file.

Children must never reach for something that is under the bus without the driver’s permis-sion. Let the driver know that something is un-

der the bus or wait until the bus moves out of the way.

Wonders of Space

The Grade 6 students have been exploring the

wonders of the space and they are fortunate to take part in a space workshop that will held at the school during the day on Tuesday, October 7th.

As an added bonus, there will be a star party that evening from 6:00 to 8 pm to further explore the night sky.

From Trustees Office

Attention; Jagdeep Mann, Trustee, Brampton Wards 9 &10 can be reached at 416-797-6718 or jagdeep.mann@peelsb.com. Stan Cameron 905

-880-1162 who represents our Town of Caledon families, and Suzanne Nurse (905-495-3423), who represents Brampton‘s Wards 2 & 6 in the Peel District School Board.

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Ready? Set? High School!

for parents

Whatever path your teen chooses, we want to make

sure your entire family is ready to embrace the

many opportunities that await your teen upon

graduation. Our Ready? Set? High School! Parent

Guide will provide you with a snapshot of what you need to know to help your teen be successful. You

can find it online at www.peelschools.org/parents/

helpyourchild/parentguide.

Peel high school information nights start this fall

Learn about the Peel District School Board advan-

tage and your local Peel board secondary school at

an upcoming parent information night. For dates

and times, visit www.peelschools.org/schools/

informationnights or call the school directly. To

find out which secondary school your teen will at-

tend, call 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212

or visit www.peelschools.org/schools/

findyourschool.

**Please note that dates and times are subject to

change. For the most up-to-date information,

please contact the school directly.

Peel Board Advantage

Education Fair on Nov. 8

If you live in Brampton or Caledon, plan to attend

the Peel Board Advantage Education Fair at Harold

M. Brathwaite Secondary School on Nov. 8. Drop

by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn about our

middle schools with regional programs and secon-

dary schools in Brampton and Caledon. Staff and

students will be available to answer questions about

the schools’ academic and extracurricular pro-

grams.

The day will also include student musical perform-

ances and sport games in the gymnasium. Snacks

will be provided.

Our guidance counsellor can help students de-termine which courses will best meet their needs, interests and abilities—contact the school to make an appointment.

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.

Regional Learning Choices

Programs unlock passions,

potential

All of our schools offer a variety of programs de-

signed 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.

Actively in Motion (AIM)

Advanced Placement

Arts

Arts and Technology

Graphic Design Management: Flexography

International Baccalaureate

International Business and Technology

International and Executive Leadership Academy

SciTech

Sports

Strings

Truck and Coach Technology

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 secon-dary school credits

alternative programs are available for students

who need flexible school hours, are dealing

with unique situations, or require more sup-

port

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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 eas-

ily 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 gro-

cery 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

National Tree Day

National Tree Day serve as a celebration for all Canadians to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us - clean air,

wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand and connecting with nature. On March 2, 2011 a private members mo-tion to declare the Wednesday of National Forest Week, National Tree Day, received consent from the House of Commons.

The motion was presented by Royal Ga-lipeau, M.P., at the urging of Tree Canada. National Tree Day takes place on the Wednesday of National Forest Week at the end of September.

This year, National Tree Day took place on Wednesday, September 24, 2014! To celebrate National Forest Week, Herb Campbell purchased 32 trees from the Town of Caledon with funds from Tree Canada. Each class planted a tree around the pe-

rimeter of the school in the no-mow zone. The no-mow zones were created a few years ago to promote wildlife habitats and to help reduce the strong winds our school yard has in the winter. About 7 years ago, our school also

planted 250 spruce trees in the no-mow zone. This was the beginning of this on-going project. Visit our HC Environmental Council for a map of our planting projects. http://herbcampbellcommunitygar-

den.blogspot.ca/

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Herb Campbell Public School

A Colourful Sight to See!

Throughout the year, the students and staff are going to be celebrating their school spirit. Research shows that school spirit creates a positive learning environment for both students and teachers. We will be working to foster a safe, caring, inclusive

and cooperative climate in our school com-munity through implementation of colour teams. Students will be encouraged to earn points for their colour teams in a variety of ways:

By demonstrating the Peel character

traits

By participating in school spirit days

By participating in school-wide clubs

and teams

Our hope is that our colour teams will con-

tribute to the development of positive rela-tionships with our school by rallying the students together.

The first spirit day, "Show Your Colours Celebration" will be on Friday, October

3rd. We look forward to many colourful days ahead!

Pals are on the yard!

Herb Campbell Public School has an out-standing group of students who have vol-unteered to be our newest group of Play-ground Activity Leaders. These fine stu-dents have showed an in interest in being leaders on the yard.

PALS encourages other students to partici-pate in fun games during nutrition breaks. The objectives of this program is to in-crease physical activity, decrease conflict and reduce the incidence of problems in the yard in general.

This is a wonderful leadership opportunity for our students. Mrs Harvey is overseeing these students and notes that they are full of smiles and are happy to be part of such

a great team. When it comes time to get out there and play, PALS always make room for one more.

Book Fair

It’s about books. It’s about your chil-

dren. It’s about fun!

It’s our Scholastic Book Fair - a special time for our entire school community dur-

ing the first week of Octo-ber. Please plan to attend our book fair. You’ll be glad you did! It’s the highlight of the fall and it’s a perfect

time to explore the great selection of af-fordable books and products with your

children. Plus, proceeds from this event benefit our school.

When you attend the Book Fair you can enter to win $50 worth of books for your family and your child’s classroom. We

encourage you to take time for this spe-cial event and can’t wait to see you there!

Litter-less Lunch

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, oranges

October Calendar

Please review the upcoming events at Herb Campbell Public School. They can be found on the October Calendar, also posted on our website.

On the monthly calendar are: class trips, school and grade level events.

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