School schedule
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Morning bell
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9:05 a.m.
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First break
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10:45-11:25 a.m.
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Second break
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1:05-1:45 p.m.
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Final bell
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3:25 p.m.
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The office is a busy place, especially between 8:30am-9:30am &
2:45pm-3:30pm and we may be unable to answer your call immediately during these
times. If possible, please make any after-school arrangements with your
children prior to the start of school. Although the office staff try their
best to accommodate last minute changes and relaying of messages, it is not
always possible. If you are picking up your child over the breaks, please be
aware the transition from outside to inside can take longer as the Duty
Teachers may be extremely busy.
Thank you for your understanding.
Classroom
donations are always appreciated.
Some items
would include paper towels, Kleenex, forks, and spoons
October
Days of Awareness 2023-24
October PA Day
Please note that Friday, Oct. 20 is a
PA Day for all SCDSB students. Please refer to the 2023-24 School Year Calendar
on the SCDSB website for more information: www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/planning_for_school/school_year_calendar.
Below is a summary of the activities planned for the Oct. 20 PA Day:
Length: Full day
Topic:
Health and Safety, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
and Mathematics
Host:
� Simcoe County District School Board
Presenter(s)/facilitator(s): School board staff and school administrators and
school leads
Educators will participate in a half-day
Health and Safety digital learning session focused on health and safety
incident reporting and investigations with a particular emphasis on the
essential aspect of workplace violence prevention. The session will equip staff
with the knowledge and tools to report incidents effectively and promptly,
provide insights into the investigative and risk mitigation process, fostering
transparency and accountability, and highlight the critical role staff play in
preventing workplace injuries.
Educators will learn about Somali, Latino, South Asian, and African Black Indigenous
heritage. They will collaboratively plan within grades and divisions.
Through this, they will celebrate identities and create environments that
foster well-being and sense of belonging.
Educators will choose learning related to the Knowledgehook digital math tool
based on their readiness. Different learning pathways have been planned
for new users, those with some experience, and those who are ready to extend
their use of the math tool. All participants will learn about how to
invite parents/guardians to view their child’s progress. Additionally,
educators will engage in High Impact Instructional Practices in Mathematics
learning modules that align with their school’s Achievement in Mathematics
goal.
Inclement
weather and bus cancellation information reminder
All information
regarding cancelled buses in Simcoe County is posted on the Simcoe County
Student Transportation Consortium (SCSTC)’s bus information website at www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca. Our
school is in the WEST zone. When buses are cancelled, schools remain
open for student learning, unless otherwise noted. School staff are expected to
plan for such emergencies in order to transition students who are unable to
attend due to inclement weather, to their online platforms (Google Classroom
and/or SCDSBhub [Brightspace by D2L]) and continue with academic programming. It
is always a family decision whether or not it is safe for their child(ren) to
leave for school under severe weather conditions.
The Consortium and
bus operators try to make the decision to cancel school buses before 6 a.m. and
make every effort to post announcements before 7 a.m. Inclement weather
cancellations are effective for the whole day and buses cancelled in the
morning will not run at the end of the day. You can follow the Consortium on Twitter
@SCSTC_SchoolBus for bus
cancellations and other information. You can also subscribe to receive bus
delay notifications here: https://scstc.ca/Subscriptions/Login.aspx.
School bus transportation information available
from the SCSTC
In order to receive delay and cancellation notifications,
families can check the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium (SCSTC) website
at www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca or download the ‘BusPlanner Delays’ app from the
Apple or Android app stores to receive delay notifications to their
devices. Users would need to select Simcoe County STC as the
transportation authority. The app will need to be forced closed, but you will
be able to select your student(s) routes or school to receive delays.
The app will send a general notice for any cancellation in Simcoe
County. You only need to know which ‘zone’ you’re in, so you would know
which one to look out for in the app. You can find your student’s zone by
visiting the School Bus Status page at www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca and clicking the dropdown for the area you
live in.
School
Bus Safety Week and School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
School Bus Safety Week takes place Oct. 16 to 20,
2023. Please visit the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium (SCSTC)
website at main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca
for information on school bus safety and links to school bus safety resources.
Oct. 19, 2023 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in the province of Ontario.
It’s a great opportunity for the school community to thank our bus drivers for
all their hard work transporting students to and from school safely.
Get on
the move
There are many benefits
to walking or wheeling to school. Walking or wheeling to school reduces
traffic, helps students establish healthy lifestyles, is better for the
environment and enhances community safety. Wherever possible, we encourage
students within walking zones to get on the move and walk or wheel to
school. For more information please visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health
Unit website here: bit.ly/3OC4CJ9
Upcoming
in-person Grade 1 French Immersion information sessions
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers
French Immersion (FI) at select schools throughout Simcoe County beginning in
Grade 1. The goal of the FI program is to enable students to communicate in
French with a high level of proficiency, enabling them to function with ease in
both English and French.
Information sessions for families who are considering
entry into Grade 1 FI for the 2024-25 school year will take place at CAMERON
STREET SCHOOL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 5PM-7PM, and online applications
will open in December 2023.
Entry into the FI program will be determined through a
digitally randomized lottery system. A link to access the Grade 1 FI online
application form will be available on the SCDSB website starting at 9 a.m. on
Friday, Dec. 1 until 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. For more information regarding
French Immersion, visit www.scdsb.on.ca, then select ‘elementary’, and ‘French as a Second Language’.
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8 to 14
This year, the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme,
‘Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™’, works to
educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves
and those around them safe when cooking. For more information about Fire
Prevention Week and this year’s theme, along with a wealth of
resources to help promote the campaign locally, visit fpw.org.
Information from the National Fire
Protection Association website
Parents’ Guide to Assessment, Evaluation and
Reporting
Learn to navigate the world of assessment,
evaluation, and reporting with this new guide for parents/guardians. Created to
support parents/guardians understanding of assessment, this guide was designed
to effectively empower you to actively engage in your child's educational
journey. The guide has been posted to the Simcoe County District School Board’s
website and can be accessed via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2urcm2tm.
Licensed PA day and holiday school-age child care programs
Child care programs for children in
Kindergarten to Grade 6 are provided by independent, third-party child
care operators in some SCDSB schools. To support your child care needs, some
operators offer child care on PA days and holidays including over the Winter
Break, March Break, and during summer holidays. Registration in advance is
required. Please contact the child care operator directly to discuss fees and
to register.
Interested in learning more about the ways that the
SCDSB supports students with special education needs and their families? Join
us for a virtual special education outreach series
The Simcoe County District
School Board (SCDSB) is hosting virtual special education outreach sessions to
assist parents/caregivers in learning more about programs, supports, and ways
that we work together to support students with special education needs.
The first session, IEPs and school-based assessments – information for
parents/caregivers, will be held on Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This virtual
presentation will include an opportunity for participants to share some of
their questions regarding IEPs and special education programming.
Participants are asked to register in advance.
Information to access the sessions will be shared via email with individuals
who have pre-registered. Learn more about upcoming sessions and how to register
on the SCDSB website: www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/special_education/special_education_outreach_sessions.
Have you met Sora?
Our
digital ebook/audiobook collection contains over 4,000 titles waiting to be
checked out by our SCDSB students. Students simply download the app, use their
SCDSB login and start reading for free on their phone or tablet. The collection
can be accessed at: meet.soraapp.com.
Join us! A learning series for parents/guardians
with Pine River Institute
Mental health and well-being continues to be a key
strategic priority within the SCDSB. We are pleased to continue our
partnership with the Centre for Family Initiatives at Pine River Institute
(CFI@PRI) to provide several curated learning sessions focused on student
mental health and well-being to SCDSB families, staff and within the SCDSB’s
broader school communities.
There are eight webinars in the learning series specifically planned for
parents/guardians and other caregivers during this school year.
Oct. 26,
2023 Understanding
and managing screen time, part one - gaming edition
Nov. 9,
2023 Understanding
and managing screen time, part two - social media edition
Nov. 30,
2023 Helping
parents align
Jan.
11, 2024 Sleep
hygiene
Feb. 8,
2024 Self
regulation for kids
Feb. 22, 2024 Self
regulation for teens
March 28, 2024 Building parents'
resiliency
April 18, 2024 Vaping,
weed, and alcohol
We
hope you save these dates in your calendar and join us for these learning
opportunities. For more information and to register, please visit the SCDSB
website: https://bit.ly/3jGaC74.
Pine River Institute is
a live-in treatment centre and outdoor leadership experience for youth aged 13
to 19 struggling with addictive behaviours and often other mental health
issues. Combining therapy with a fully-accredited education program, PRI reinforces
the healthy life skills required for a successful future. CFI@PRI extends PRI’s
knowledge, experience and evidence-informed treatment approach to families and
care providers in the community to support youth mental wellness and prevent
the need for more intensive interventions. Learn more about PRI by
visiting their website at www.pineriverinstitute.com.
Supporting your child with math
Are you curious about how you can support your
child’s growth as a mathematician? Visit the Parents Guide to Mathematics at www.ontario.ca/page/new-math-curriculum-grades-1-8, where you can find a
summary of the knowledge and skills your child will be learning as they
progress through the grades, information about how you can support your child’s
learning, and how the curriculum was developed.
TVO Mathify offers free 1:1 online Grade 4-12 math
tutoring to SCDSB students. Connect with an Ontario Certified Teacher of your
choice. It is anonymous and secure, and can be used from a phone, tablet, or
computer. Math tutors are available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday to Friday,
and 3:30 to 9 p.m. ET Sunday.
All SCDSB students from Grades 4-12 have been
pre-registered for this amazing service. For quick access to TVO Mathify:
- Find the link in your child’s Google waffle to the
SCDSBhub.
- Look for the TVO Mathify icon on their dashboard.
Your child will not need to enter their OEN number
or any identifying information when TVO Mathify is accessed through the
SCDSBhub.
Revised 2023 Ontario Language Curriculum
Beginning this school year, all language programs for Grades 1-8 will be based
on the expectations of the revised Ontario Language Curriculum. The Ontario
Curriculum, Grades 1 to 8: Language, 2023 outlines the knowledge and skills
required for effective reading and writing, listening, and speaking so students
can succeed at school and beyond. The curriculum has been revised partly in
response to the recommendations outlined in the Ontario Human Rights
Commission’s Right to Read public inquiry report.
The 2023 curriculum now includes four strands:
- Literacy
Connections and Applications
2. 2. Foundations of Language
3. 3. Comprehension: Understanding and
Responding to Texts
4. 4. Composition: Expressing Ideas and
Creating Texts
For more information, visit www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/key-changes-language to
view a guide for parents/guardians on the Ministry of Education website.
