Mission

Statement “In partnership, we are

sowing the seeds for the

future and harvesting

the rewards of

scholarship and

citizenship”

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Stanley Mills Public School

286 Sunny Meadow Boulevard

Brampton, Ontario L6R 3C3

Phone: (905) 789-0925

Fax: (905) 791-9092

Principal: Paul C. Fiorini

Vice-Principal: Elizabeth England

Office Manager: Barbara Lyons

Office Assistant: Elizabeth Marini

Superintendent: Pat Noble

Trustee: Harkirat Singh

School Website:

http://schools.peelschools.org/1487

S.T.A.R.S.H.I.N.E. Theme of the Month: Summer Fun & Safety

june 2015

Stanley Mills students and teachers are all

looking forward to the great weather the

month of June has to offer!

To recap some highlights from the month

of May, we celebrated the following:

Spring Fun Fair and the Mini Ride to

Conquer Cancer: May 28, 2015

We would like to thank everyone who par-

ticipated in our Spring Fun Fair and Mini

Ride to Conquer Cancer! It was an amaz-

ing success due to the collective efforts of

staff, as well as our School Council. A

special thank you to our School Council

Chair, Mehnaz Singh, for all her organiza-

tion and dedication in planning the events

for the Fun Fair with staff! We would like

to also thank our School Council Secretary,

Amy Brabant, and Roger Singh for helping

count money raised for the event! It was a

great success due to all of our parents who

helped lend a hand in support of our first

ever Fun Fair and annual Ride to Conquer

Cancer!

A big thank you also to the Staff Organiz-

ing Committee which did an amazing job

in helping make this event run smoothly for

our students! The Committee included the

following staff members: Ms Ardila, Ms

Bhamby, Ms Fong, Ms Dutkiewicz, Ms

Lukacs, Mr. Williams, Ms Quinlan, Mr.

Salter and Mr. Stockden. Thank you to all

staff who also participated at the Fun Fair

and Ride!

Asian Heritage Week: (May 12-15)

Asian Heritage Week at Stanley Mills was

another great success! Activities included:

Entry heritage music, Yoga classes for Jun-

ior students, Dance sessions for Primary

classes, Samosa Day, Daily Asian Heritage

Reading and Meditation during D.E.A.L!

For our grand finale, students participated

in a Bhangra Dance Showcase at our

Spring Fun Fair. Our staff, students and

community showcased their talents and

their cultural pride in celebrating Asian

Heritage.

A special thank you to our Asian Herit-

age Planning Committee which included

the following dedicated staff members:

Ms. Bhambi, Ms Chopra, Ms Ghosh, Ms

Pandya, Ms Ardila, Ms. Phillips, Ms.

Mavi, Mr. Stepien and Mr. Stockden!

We all thank you for your work in plan-

ning such great activities for students!

The following are important dates for

the month of June at Stanley Mills:

Grade 5 Graduation Scheduled for

June 23rd: We will be sending details to

our community in the coming week.

Please see flyer for graduation details.

Class Placement Information for

2015/16

What class will my child be in for the

2015/16 school year? Information for

Class Placements for 2015/16 will be

posted during the week of August 24th,

2015. Class lists will be posted on our

bulletin boards which are located outside

of our school office. As a reminder,

school hours for the week of August 24th

will be from 7:45a.m. until 2:30p.m.

Year end Newsletter:

A supplementary newsletter will be sent

home during the week of June 22nd with

additional school information for the up-

coming school year. Please look out for

this important information.

Messenger Video Edition Reminder:

Please visit our Stanley Mills school

website at:

http://schools.peelschools.org/1487

to view our June edition!

Sincerely,

Mr. Paul C. Fiorini

Principal

STARSHINE AWARD

WINNERS—May – Excellence

1A Stepien Fateh

1B Henry Gurjess

1C Fong Jasleen

1/2 Lukacs Nathuja

2A Salter Simran

2B Quinlan Udeshwar

2/3 Bhamby Riya

3A Tom Jasmann

3C Mavi Gursewak

3D Zolis Isha

4A Pandya Anup

4B Ghosh Saaya

4/5 Phillips Talha

5A Stockden Tejus

5B Carvalho Jasdeep

INFORMATION FOR PDSB PARENTS REGARDING SCHOOL START UP TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES FOR SEPTEMBER 2015

If your home address will be changing during the summer, please notify the office staff at your child’s school prior to June 30. Address changes received after July 10 will not be reflected in the planned bus routes to commence in September and may result in transportation services not being available for your child during the first weeks of school. Parents will be responsible for their children getting to and from school until appropriate transportation ser-vice is arranged. The distance criteria for transportation eligibility is: 1.0 kilometer Kindergarten and Grade 1

1.6 kilometers for Grades 2 – 4 2.0 kilometers for Grades 5 & 6 3.2 kilometers for Grades 7 & 8

3.8 kilometers for Grades 9 – 12

If your child is moving to grade 2, grade 5, grade 7 or grade 9 in the 2015-2016 school year, their eligibility status for transportation may be changing. Eligibility information can be accessed at the website noted below.

Parents who received letters in April and May of this year indicating that the transportation eligibility status for their children is being revised due to eligibility reassessment are reminded that this change will occur effective Septem-ber 3, 2015.

All transported kindergarten and grade 1 students are required to be met by a parent/caregiver when disembarking from their bus on their return trip from school. Courtesy transportation, which is assignment of ineligible students to available, empty seats on buses, will not be initiated prior to October 3. No exceptions. Please be aware that during September and early October, STOPR priorities are eligible students requiring trans-portation service, bus overloads, and route timing adjustments. Requests for additional or adjusted bus stop locations, route adjustments, and challenges to eligibility status will not be addressed until late October. Please be patient. STOPR provides transportation services for approximately 62,000 students to 350 schools on 1,300 buses. This is accomplished with an operations staff of 15. Every effort is made to complete required adjust-ments as quickly as possible, but there are limitations to the volume of changes which can be appropriately com-municated and implemented each week. All transportation operations issues are the responsibility of STOPR and not either Board or individual Trustees. Contacting STOPR Internet: www.stopr.ca. This website provides up to date delay and inclement weather cancellation information in

addition to policy, procedures and frequently asked questions Businfo.stopr.ca. This website allows parents to access information specific to “what school do I at-

tend” and “am I eligible for transportation”. This site also provides parents access to specific bus stop location and pick up and drop off times for their children if eligible for transportation

Telephone: STOPR: Phone: 905 890-6000

Toll free: 1-800 668-1140 STOPR Administration: Phone: 905 890-0708 ext. 23220

Celebrating Faith and Culture

June 2015

DATE

CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

June Miso'o Aboriginal Spirituality

June Aboriginal History Month Aboriginal Spirituality

June 1 or 2 Nisfu Sha’ban Islam

June 2 Poson Buddhism

June 5 to 23 the month of Núr Bahá'í

June 7 All Saints Day Christianity

June 15 to 19 Aboriginal Week Aboriginal Spirituality

June 16 Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sikhism

June 17 or 18 Ramadan Islam

June 21 National Aboriginal Day Aboriginal Spirituality

June 21 Litha Wicca

June 24 to July 12 the month of Rahmat Bahá'í

June 24 St. Jean Baptiste Day Christianity and Canada

June 27 Multiculturalism Day Canada

June 29 to July 3 Ghambar Maidyoshem Zoroastrianism

Register today for Adult ESL non-credit courses Do you know an adult in Peel that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily life? The Peel District School Board offers Adult ESL courses at three locations in Brampton and Mississauga. Summer courses begin July 6, 2015.

To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000. Registration is ongoing and continues after courses have started. Bramalea Adult Education Centre 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3 Brampton Adult Education Centre #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street Mississauga Adult Education Centre 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117 To learn more, visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation.

3 steps to quality summer child care for your child If you have a school-age child, finding summer child care can be a real challenge. But you can follow these three simple steps to help you choose a program that’s best for your family. It will mean a summer full of fun and learning for your child—and peace of mind for you. Step 1 Call Child Care Info Peel 905-890-9432 or 1-888-836-5550 Child care experts provide specific information about summer camps and other child care providers in your neighbourhood. They can answer your questions and give you information to help you choose the program that’s right for your family. It’s a good idea to call the info line early to give yourself enough time to investigate potential programs and make your decision before the program fills up. Step 2 Schedule an appointment to meet with the program director or to speak over the phone, so that you can get more information about the program. If possible, visit the program or the facility in which it will be held. The more information you have, the better you will be able to decide if this program is a good "fit" for your child and your family. Step 3 When you are checking out summer programs, don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions—it’s the best way to make sure you have all the information you need. In general, you will want to ask questions about the pro-gram, staff, health and safety practices, food provided, and costs. For more information, call Child Care Info Peel or visit www.cdrcp.com/ccip.html.

Peel board recognizes Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on June 9

The Peel board will recognize the contribution of school crossing guards on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, June 9. The board encourages students, parents and staff to take a moment to thank the neighbourhood crossing guards who help to ensure a safe journey to and from school for thousands of students every day.

On the road again—how to keep your cyclist safe Here are some tips you can review with your child to ensure bike season gets off to a great start:

The right fit children should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fit—if it's too loose, it could fall off, if it's too tight, it's uncomfortable

Get noticed a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and reflector older riders should have a light and/or reflectors

Follow the rules no riding on busy streets

no riding at night stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways before entering the street running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesn't

IDLE-FREE Zone Our school is working to protect the health of our students and the health of our environment. We ask you to show your support by turning off your engine while dropping off or waiting to pick up your child at school. The emissions that come from our tailpipes harm all of us, especially children who breathe more and at a faster rate than adults. By turning off your car, our students, teachers and parents won't breathe in un-healthy fumes as they enter school. Air pollution also poses particular risks for our children with asthma. So, if you're going to be sitting still for more than 60 seconds, remember to turn your car's engine off. You'll not only improve our air, you'll also save money in fuel and vehicle wear and tear costs—then we can all breathe easier.

Preparing for the summer sun

Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to health concerns such as sunburn and skin cancer. As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, it is necessary to apply sunscreen to protect ourselves from too much sun damage and burns. In summer, we are exposed to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) rays. This exposure is a risk factor for developing skin cancer and cataracts later in life. The UV index is the measure commonly used in Canada to assess the strength of the sun’s UV rays risk on a given day. What is the UV Index? The index scale ranges from 0 to 10. The higher the value, the more intense ultraviolet rays. The UV index is calculated daily by Environment Canada using ozone and weather information. It can vary from day to day with changes in the ozone layer – the thinner the ozone layer, the higher the index reading. How to protect your family from the sun?

Wear a hat (preferably with a broad brim), sunglasses and protective clothing on sunny days.

Use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or greater whenever you're outdoors.

Encourage your children to play in shady areas if they are outside for a long period of time. Remember that sunburn can occur even on a cloudy day, as up to 80 per cent of UV rays can penetrate light clouds, and 40 per cent of UV rays can bounce back from sand, water or concrete.

The Peel District School Board’s We Welcome the World Centres located in Brampton, Malton and Missis-sauga, are the first point of contact for all newcomer families to become familiar with the educational sys-tem in Peel. The centre are open all year—including the summer months. In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, We Welcome the World Centres provide new-comers with a host of services including: reception, orientation, interpretation and referrals.

At each centre parents/guardians and students will discover: computer portals—guided introduction to the Peel Welcome to School Kits and other Peel resources settlement service information translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources audio-visual materials to explain the adult education program professionally administered child-care (only available during assessment and orientation process) information about various community supports and programming available For more information about the We Welcome the World Centre and the services they provide, call 905-366-8791.

Summer activities that boost learning

Kindergarten to grade 4

Sorting and stacking – Teach classification skills with dinnerware. Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes. Also have your child sort flatware – forks with forks, spoons with spoons. This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers. Comic strip writing – Use comic strips to help with writing. Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange them in order. Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing). Float and sink – Encourage hypothesizing (guessing). Use several objects – soap, a dry sock, a bottle of shampoo, a wet sponge, an empty bottle. Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub. Then drop the objects in the water, one by one, to see what happens.

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news – As a family, choose an important news event to follow for a day or two. Ask each person to find as much information on the topic as possible – read newspapers, look at online news webpages, lis-ten to the radio and watch TV news. Then talk about what everyone learned. Pro and con: what do you think? – Make a family game of discussing a special issue. For example, "Teenagers should be allowed to vote," or "There should never be any homework." Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views. Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views. Which views are most convincing? For variety, assign family members to teams and have them pre-pare their arguments pro and con. Stretch, run, walk – Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day. For example, run or walk briskly for 10 minutes. Walk, when possible, instead of driving, for any distance less than a mile. Have your child make a week-long exercise plan. Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child. Let your voice be heard – Promote good citizenship. Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children – for example, suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters. Children are citizens, and their ideas are worth hearing.