October 2013

Table of ContentsGeneral News Pg. 2 & 3 KCR News Pg. 4Satellite CC News Pg. 5Teacher Bios Pgs. 6-10Comic Strip Pg. 10

Additional Contact

Numbers & Email AddressIn addition to our land line (416-

239-4682), parents may also call our center on our mobile phone at 416-209-4717 after 5:30 pm. Please call this number

If you are going to be late picking your child up from the center so that our staff can receive your call.

Furthermore, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to email us at:

rosethorne@bellnet.ca

Thank You

Welcome!! Before and After School

General NewsWe would like to welcome back all our families who are returning to

Rosethorn Satellite Child Care, and a warm welcome to all of our new families who are joining us for their first time. Here at Rosethorn we are forever changing. Our motto is that Change is GOOD we guess!! Sixteen years ago we started with 15 children caring for school age children from grades one-five. Two years later we incorporated full day kindergarten to include our four and five year olds. Our enrollment grew to 120 children.

With the Ministry start up of Full Day Kindergarten here in Ontario, and now here at Rosethorn, we needed to get ready for many changes. Building two new classrooms and essentially a new wing to the school, was no easy task. We are extremely proud of how far we have come to get this program off the ground. Kindergarten Care at Rosethorn is a non-profit organization with forty families enrolled in the program, a Board of Directors, and 6 staff members. Yosi has taken off the hat of Kindergarten Teacher/Supervisor, and become a full time Supervisor for both Rosethorn Satellite and KCR. We hope to be occupying our designated space for our Kinders in the next few weeks. The plans for the playground are beautiful and we cannot wait to be able to play and explore our new outdoor space. Last, but not least, thank you for your continued patience and understanding while we undergo so many changes, and delays . We trust that you will witness our commitment to your children each and every day. Thank you to all of our families who continue to give us an opportunity to make a positive difference in your child’s life. If you have any question or concerns please do not hesitate to ask myself, Yosi or any of our staff who are more than anxious to fulfill your families’ needs. Kim Preston

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General News Continued... P.A. Day

Please be aware that Friday October 11th is a P.A. Day. We will be open on that day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Please be advised that there is an additional cost of $25.00 per child for the PA Day. Parents must email our centre or speak to your child’s afterschool teacher to inform us if your child will be attending.

Extra Clothes

It is an expectation that all children are independent using

the washroom. That being said, accidents do happen so please send a change of clothes in a plastic bag, labeled with their name. These clothes should be left in your child’s knapsack.

It’s head Lice Season!

Head-lice incidence peaks shortly after school starts, particularly among younger children.

“These tiny head invaders are most often found in preschoolers and elementary-school students because children that age tend to play together and have close head-to-head contact in closed spaces, which makes transmission easier,” says Bernard Cohen, M. D., a pediatric dermatologist at the Children’s Center.Try using a shampoo containing tea tree oil or add a drop of tea oil to your

child’s existing shampoo.

Letters to the editor or Staff

If you have any comments or questions about the

newsletter or any other inquiry please feel free to contact us at:

rosethorne@bellnet.ca

Thank you to all our staff who contributed to our

Newsletter.

Paul Gauchi: Chief

Reminders

Please be advised that October”s fee is based on

a 5 week period. Our center will be closed

on Monday October 14th for Thanksgiving.

Arrival, pick up & Absentee Procedure

To ensure the safe arrival and departure of children from our program, please make sure that they are escorted to and from the program and

for children in Grade 1 through 5, signed out on the attendance. Please also ensure that a staff is aware when your child is leaving either with the

parent or designated person authorized for pick up. If your child will be going home with someone other then the

designated person, please advise our staff.

In the event that your child is going to be away from the

program, please make sure the center is notified as well

as the junior school. Please call 416-239-4682 and inform us of the child’s

name and which group they are enrolled in.

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To help children develop new interests and skills, the after school program will be introducing a ‘Football House League’, in

addition to our regular program. Football is more than just running, throwing and kicking. The children will put their teamwork skills to the test for the month of October. We will be practicing and playing games during outdoor times to build upon skills. To foster teamwork and a health atmosphere of sportsmanship, scores will be kept of the games and a standings system will be placed in the gym. At the end of the month there will be a playoff round and a championship game. The top two teams will be playing for the Excellence Bowl.

More information will be given to parents when we get closer to the championship game. Until them:

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBAAAAAALLLL!!!

If you have any questions please feel free to speech with any staff member.

Future Plans

It is our objective to get our pre-school program up and running as soon as we can. We are looking for more families who require care for their

child for up to 3 hours/day in the morning. We will use the portable for these children in the morning and school age children will occupy the space after school. If you know of

anyone who would be interested in our program, please send them our way.

News Flash

Miss Adriana had a beautiful baby boy name . Reinhard.

He came september 11th at 1:30 She is home enjoying her new

little boy and trying to get some sleep!! Miss Jenny came for a visit, and

believe it or not, Julia is already 7 months old.Jenny is busy exploring stroller

aerobics, and creative play times with other moms in her

community.

General News Continued...

Ms. Adriana’s baby Reinhart.

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Thank You

We would like to thank all families for their patience

and understanding during the first few weeks of September as we experienced delays with the kindergarten classroom. We are going to be moving yet

again, to our permanent classrooms in the October, rooms’ 1A and 2B located closer to the entrance of the Kindergarten wing. We are also eagerly waiting for the landscaping and playground to be completed sometime in the upcoming weeks.The children are settling into their

new routines, making new friends and getting acquainted with their teachers. Please read the articles specific to your child’s group to get details of upcoming events and information.

Classroom 2 News

Welcome everyone to a brand new and exciting school

year in Ms. Larysa and Ms. Anna’s kindergarten classroom. We are delighted to be your child’s teachers in the before and after school program! The month of October is going to be a busy time filled with hands-on activities that will stimulate your child’s curiousity and their natural desire to learn. We invite all of you to visit our classroom and participate in our afternoon circles. Happy Birthday to 3 little munchkins! They grow so fast!• Zachary- October 13• Keira- October 14• Dylan- October 29 Your child is free to bring treats on

their special day. All goodies must be peanut/nut free to ensure safety for all children. The most popular treats include cupcakes, ice-cream or cake, however healthy choices like fruits and vegetables are also welcome! Every Friday afternoon, the children will participate in a Book Share. The children are encouraged to bring a book from home that they would like to share with their friends. Listening and discussing stories during circle time will enhance children’s reading skills and their oral language. Special Events• Friday, October 11 - The children

will prepare special treats to munch on in the afternoon. - Ingredients

Classroom 1 News

Hello! Welcome to Miss Paula and Mina’s Kindergarten

class! We are very excited to start a remarkable year with your child. We will do our best to provide educational, enriching activities that are also fun and enjoyable. Here are some of the themes and

special events we will cover in our program this month. 1. Show and Tell• Every Friday, an assigned student

will have a chance to bring in s special book, toy , photograph or something the child has made to share in front with classmates. We will send out a calendar with the students’ names written, so parents can help children prepare for Show and Tell.2. Fall, Thanksgiving, and

Halloween• October is a beautiful month

of fall. We are planning to go on a “Nature Walk day” and stop by Foodland to pick a pumpkin. Exact date and time will be announced beforehand. • Halloween celebration will be held

on Thursday October 31st. Children who wish to participate may come dressed in their costumes. 3. P.A day• We are planning to bake with

the children using some ingredients harvested in the Fall.Thank You Ms. Paula and Ms. Mina

will be provided by the childcare centre • Monday, October 25 - Walking

to the local Foodland store in search of the perfect pumpkin for our pumpkin carving activity! Address: Foodland at 1500 Islington Avenue Time: 3:30 P.M to 4:15/4:30 P.M (approximately) • Monday, October 28 - Pumpkin

carving activity. The children will work together to create the best Halloween pumpkin ever! • Thursday, October 31 - Halloween

Party in the classroom. Warning: Your child may be consuming sugary treats which may result in large amounts of energy :) Your child is free to bring their costume to the after school program. Thank You Ms. Larysa and Ms. Anna

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Satellite Childcare Local NewsGrades 1 & 2

NewsAutumn greetings to all the

parents of grade one and two students! We cannot believe September is already past us when it seems like just yesterday that we met our group on the first day back to school! Respect and good sportsmanship were key words we learned on the first week; on the second week, we welcomed fall through various activities; on the third week, we continued to celebrate autumn. The students have also enjoyed learning yoga from Ms. Kayce through fun games. It is our hope and purpose that the afterschool experience for the children will be one that is bursting with fun and learning at the same time. We hope you will not hesitate to speak to us if you have any concerns or ideas for our program. Just a reminder to continue to sign out your children when your child leaves the centre, at the round table in front of the gym.

Thank you and have a great October!

Thank YouMs. Kayce and Ms. Sunny

Grades 3, 4, 5 News

September has been a rock n rolling month for the 3, 4’S,

and 5’s. We have made a few changes in our groups and our teachers. The Eagles are with Miss Angela, the Lions are with Miss Katherine, The Bears are with Miss Roxanne and The Dolphins are with Mr. Paul. The children will be occupying the Library, gym, room 10 as well as the portable that was once occupied by the Kinders. The portable will allow the children to have the opportunity to take part in creative projects, sensory, science, and dramatic play. (Please refer to our board located at the parent sign out table for a complete rotation schedule.)

We are introducing a new program called “selfless acts”. Once a month we will be doing something to help give back to our community. For our current project children have been refurbishing Mrs. F’s kindergarten classrooms kitchen furniture. They have sanding down and repainting the pieces. The children have been very involved and are enjoying this project. In the future we plan on getting the children’s input on future projects.

We have been focusing on building new relationships and friendships. The children have been talking about Thanksgiving and Halloween the last week so our planning will be reflecting their interest. Looking forward to October! If you have

any questions please do no hesitate to speak with your child’s teacher. Thank You

HomeworkAt the beginning of our indoor

time, all children are asked if they have homework. We understand that you are balancing many activities and if we can simplify your evenings without homework, we are happy to help. Please mention to your teacher if you require extra days of homework, specific days etc. that would h elp manage the family dynamics for the evenings.

School Age Recycling Centre

We are creating a recycling center in our program for the children to use. The purpose of the recycling center is to bring in recycled materials for the children to create and construct. This promotes ideas that waste materials can be useful resources. Here is a list of materials we will be collecting:

- Glass Jars - Cans- Plastic Bottles/Containers - Magazines-Material(sheets, drapes, carpet, etc)-Anything that is recyclable or

that you are not using anymore- Ceramic Tile - Buttons- Corks- Marker Tips- Cardboord/Paper Materials

Thank YouMs. Angela, Ms. Katherine, Ms. Roxanne & Mr. Paul.

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Ms. KimMy name is Kim Preston and I am the operator of both Rosethorn

Satellite Child Care and Kindergarten Care at Rosethorn. I graduated from the University of Waterloo back in 1982 and started my first Child Care Centre one year later. Born and raised in Etobicoke, my husband and I purchased our first home near Rosethorn Junior School.

In 1996, Rosethorn Junior School re-opened its doors and I started the before and after school program as a parent of two children who attended Rosethorn.

My son Robert, now 25 years old, attends graduate school at the University of Western in Actuarial Science. My daughter, now 20 years old, is in her third year of nursing at Villanova. I am very proud of their accomplishments and it all started right here at Rosethorn!

I am proud to say that I love what I do. Rosethorn is a place that relationships are built, trust is paramount, opinions are valued and children are loved.

The gift of a child is a beautiful one.

Ms. Yosi

My name is Yosi Von Biela – Gomes. In 1998 shortly after I completed my ECE, I joined

the Rosethorn Satellite Team. Back then the center was made up of 3 staff, 30

school age children and 20 Kindergartens. Today, we have an enrollment of 130 children and 10 staff.

I have hung up my shoes as an afterschool kindergarten teacher, to focus on my leadership role as Supervisor of both the Satellite and KCR programs.

I have a wonderful little boy named Logan, who has started JK this year. I look forward to another wonderful year working with your children

Meet the teachers of KCR & Rosethorn Satelitte Childcare

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Ms. AnnaHello. My name is Anna and this is my first year working at Kindergarten

Care at Rosethorn. I was born in Poland and moved to Canada with my family when I was 11 years old. Through my experience as an ESL student, I have overcome many obstacles which shaped me into the person that I am today. I completed my ECE diploma at Humber College and recently graduated from Teachers College. I have worked with children since year 2007. This is my passion and I wouldn’t change it for the world. I also have a strong interest in working with children with special needs and various developmental disabilities. I am currently volunteering at the Geneva Centre for Autism and tutoring a lovely Grade 4 student with Autism. I am constantly growing as a teacher and always greeting others with a smile on my face. I am thrilled to be working with such amazing co-workers and wonderful children!

Ms. MinaHello to all! My name is Mina Kim, and it is very nice to meet you all. I graduated from

the University of Western Ontario with degrees in Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education. I am so pleased to be joining Rosethorn this year as a Kindercare teacher. I fully appreciate the opportunity to grow as an educator, and to work with such wonderful team members and students. Aside from working at Rosethorn, I also work at a church as an organist and choral conductor, and have a small studio of private piano students. I look forward to developing an enriching and fulfilling program this year for your little ones!

Ms. LarysaMy name is Larysa Kalimbet. I am very happy to join the team of Rosethorn Before & After School Program as a Kindergarten teacher. I have been an elementary teacher and a music teacher for more than twenty years. I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Kharkiv University in Ukraine. After moving to Canada in 2006, I have achieved my ECE Diploma with Honors from Humber College. I have had an excellent opportunity to get my experience working as an Early Childhood Educator with the children of different ages. I have three daughters. My oldest one, Nataliya, is in her final year of Nursing at York University. Yevgeniya obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities and Psychology from York University. My youngest daughter, Valeriya, is a student of Law and Business Program at Ryerson University. I love to spend the time with my adorable three grandchildren: Ivan, Masha and Dasha. I enjoy singing, dancing, knitting and skating. I believe that together we will be able to create a loving and friendly environment where all our children will be happy!

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Ms. PaulaHello my name is Paula Jones. I am so glad to

be a part of the team at Kindergarten Care at Rosethorn.. I have 23 years of experience working with children. 5 of those years I spent as a supervisor. . I also have worked with special needs children and the elderly.

I have four children 3 girls, 1 boy and a grandson that’s 2 years old. My philosophy is that children learn through play in a nurturing environment. My goal in the future is to open up my own childcare centre back home in Jamaica. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to approach me at any time to discuss your child education.

Ms. Katherine

Hello everyone! My name is Katherine O.B. I am a positive person that enjoys helping others,

reading, traveling and various sports. I completed my undergrad at York University and recently graduated from Medaille College where I completed my degree in elementary education. In light of my education and working with students, I have acquired the knowledge and experience needed to become an effective educator and team player. I am excited to be part of Rosethorn Childcare and I look forward to a wonderful year building great relationships with staff, students and parents!

Ms. Roxanne

My name is Roxanne, and I am the mother of three well-rounded boys. I also work with children with exceptional needs. In my

spare time I support my children’s extra curricular activities, read and sew. My strength is my ability to problem solve and think outside the box. I believe no one should be placed in a box and we should all be allowed to express ourselves free from judgment. We should accept and celebrate our differences, as everyone has contributions to make. Because of this my mantra is,”it is what it is”. I believe we are all on this earth to learn valuable lessons from each other. This is how we will learn life’s secret. My weakness is time management, sometimes I tend to have too many projects on the go. I like to have fun and be spontaneous. I hope to be a positive light in your child’s life as we all grow and learn together. * Stay blessed*

Pg. 9Ms. Angela

Hello, My name is Angela A. Boyer and I have recently relocated to Toronto from Thunder Bay, Ontario, with my dog Phoebe. I am

very honored and excited to be a part of Rosethorn Satellite Childcare and will be working with Grades 3, 4 &5. My background consists of attending university for three years where I took the Bachelors Of Early Childhood Education Program. I finished my Early Childhood Education Diploma Through St. Lawerence College. I have been running a School Age Program for the last five years at a child care centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario. I worked in a Reggio Emilia Based program and emergent curriculm. I am looking forward to this new journey and learning experience and working with all the children and getting to know everyone. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask me at anytime. Thank you, Miss Angela

Ms. SunnyHello to everyone! I’m grateful to start a fresh

school year at Rosethorn Satellite Childcare. It’s a pleasure to meet you for the first time, or it’s great to see you again =). Thank you to all of you who sent me off to teacher’s college last summer with such warm hearts. Thanks to you all, I have successfully finished the 8-month program and now am looking for a job. In the meantime, I’m glad to enjoy another year at Rosethorn, where I’m sure I’ll learn so many things from the wonderful students, colleagues and parents. I enjoy baking, scrapbooking, and jogging. I hope, one day, to become a teacher who “is what she teaches and is the lesson herself”.

Ms. KaycelynHi! My name is Kaycelyn and I am happy to join the

Rosethorn Satellite Team! I am an ECE teacher and I am currently working with the grade 1’s and 2’s. I have experience working with children through kids yoga and have been teaching kids yoga for the past three years. I have spent most of my time volunteering at community centers offering yoga for youth at risk and volunteered in an orphanage in Peru. I have recently returned from completing my international practicum in Hong Kong, China, teaching Kindergarten. After Hong Kong, I continued my travels to Mainland China, Vietnam and Indonesia. As a teacher, I hope to share the importance of play and grow as an educator. Along with teaching, I enjoy the outdoors, volleyball, biking, rollerblading, painting and watching the discovery channel. I love to travel and I hope to one day visit all the continents. I live life following 3 simple guide lines. Live, Laugh, & Love. Live every moment, laugh every day and love beyond words.

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By Paul Gauchi Sept. 2013

Mr. PaulHello, my name is Paul C. Gauchi. I am currently working with the grades 3, 4 and 5 children when I am not a supply

teacher. I have been an ECE teacher for a long time but I have also worked as a creative/graphic designer in other workplaces. The one thing you should know about me is that I love all art forms but especially drawing, writing and music.

I discovered that when I inspire others, they in turn inspire me. My creativity comes from the people around me. Hopefully, I can inspire others as they have inspired me. I enjoy working with children bringing an extra level of

creativity to them through many extra curricular activities or Clubs. Some of these clubs include computers, Art (such as drawing, painting sculpting) and sports. Please, feel free to ask me any questions and I look forward to a fun filled year.

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