GRENOBLE PS NEWSLETTER issue #2

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October [Principal Message]

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Grenoble PS

November eNewsletter

Main Office: 416-397-2900

schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/Grenoble Twitter @TDSB_Grenoble

Principal: Melissa Carson Vice-Principals: Gina McMichael,

Mike Smith Office Administrator: Rosemarie Sandy

Director of Education: John Malloy Superintendent: Ian Allison

Trustee: Gerri Gershon

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GRENOBLE PS – A DYNAMIC SCHOOL COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN THIS ISSUE

Fall Is Here November is already here and I hope our families are enjoying the beauty of the changing seasons at this time of year. As the days get colder, it is important that children are dressed appropriately for the weather. Students should also be leaving indoor shoes at school. Classroom routines have been solidified and teachers are engaging their students in learning every day. You can enhance and solidify these experiences with your child/ren by asking things like:--‐ Talk about the best part of your day; --‐ Share an interesting fact or observation that you didn’t know; --‐ Show me what you are learning in math; and/or --‐ Talk to me about a story you are reading at school. What does it remind you of. The CAT7 Grade 3 testing has been completed and results will be shared with you if your child meets the criteria.

Please be sure to visit the Grenoble website regularly as we strive to improve regular communication with parents. At the moment, Progress Reports will be going home with elementary students on November 15th. Our website is up and running. Log onto http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/grenoble/home.aspx to keep up to date on all happenings at Grenoble. Also, please follow us on Twitter where we post and share all of the great things that are happening in our school. Follow us at Twitter@TDSB_Grenoble Finally, school photos will be taken on November 1st (JK--‐Gr.3) and November 2nd

(Gr.4--‐6).

Yours in partnership. Grenoble Administration

Safe Arrival 2 School Council 2 Character Education 3 Student Profiles 4 Trustee Message 5

Upcoming Events

*Progress Reports – November 15

*Parent/Teacher Interviews –

November 17th (evening)

November 18th (morning)

*JK French Immersion registration deadline – December 1, 2016. www.tdsb.on.ca/pars

School Hours

8:40 am to 3:15 pm

11:30 am – 12:30 pm lunch

Always remember to go to your child’s assigned door by going around the school. Thank you for helping us keep Grenoble students safe.

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The Grenoble School Council is up and running for the school year. The next Council meeting date and time:

Thursday, 24 November 2016 @ 5:30 pm.

Location:

Meeting is at Grenoble Public School

In the Library Babysitting is available for the evening in room 101A Please remember to call school Attendance Reporting Line at (416) 397-2906 if your child will be absent before 9:00 am. Messages can be left at this number 24 hours a day. One measure of keeping our students safe is to ensure that we can account for any absences or reasons for being late for school. We would like to remind you that if your child is going to be absent or late for any reason, we ask that you contact the school immediately and report the absence. If we are not informed about the absence, we will make attempts to contact you through our automated call out system to determine the

Our first council meeting was a success with a strong parent turn out! Topics discussed were school viability for playground enhancements, digital citizenship, parent volunteers and parent engagement. You can join the group or take a more active role and sit on the council. Elections take place November 24. To find our how this automated reason for the absence. To gain a better understanding of how this system works, please visit: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/HighSchool/Car ingSafeSchools/SafeArrivalProgram.as px

Want to know if your child’s bus is running late? Use this website for daily postings of https://www.torontoschoolbus.org/school-bus-delays/

School Council Corner

Please call!

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Congratulations to the following student s for being selected as their class recipients for the Empathy award for the month of October:

Character Education Winners for Empathy

For the month of November, we will be focusing on “Kindness and Caring”.

What is Kindness and Caring?

Showing understanding of others by treating them with compassion, generosity and a forgiving spirit

Being gentle, willing to help, friendly and considerate

Showing concern or sympathy for others

Being sensitive to the needs of others

Offering support

Giving your time, talents and resources to help others

Talking positively about others

Considering the needs of others, not just your own

What does Kindness/Caring look like?

Smiling at those you know and those you don’t know

Saying “Good Morning”

Reminding someone who is feeling down about how special he or she is

Saving to buy something nice for someone

Donating to a charity

Volunteering time to help others in need

Asking “How can I help?” or “How are you?”

Doing something nice for somebody – a random act of kindness

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Heval, Pihu, Natnael and Zahra volunteer to help keep Grenoble clean! Who says Toronto Clean Up Day only happens once a year?

Congratulations to Jafvanan (Gr. 5) who made it to the Conference Finals for Cross Country. Way to go, Jafvanan! An amazing accomplishment.

Congratulations to the Girls’ Softball Team for their participation and fantastic efforts. Thanks to Ms. Vink and Ms. Magder for their coaching extraordinaire!

Grenoble students surpassed their fundraising goal for Terry Fox this year by raising $1600. Way to go Grenoble!!! Is it possible that this is due to Mr. McNie’s challenge? Where did all his hair go?

**Sports teams and clubs are up and running. Check with your child to see if they have joined one of the many events happening here at Grenoble. Students are encouraged to listen to the morning announcements to find an activity that interests them.

Grenoble Students at their Best!

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Join us for the 10th Annual PIAC Parent Involvement Makes a Difference Conference Registration Now Open! (and closes November 11!)

All TDSB parents and guardians are invited to our free conference for an opportunity to make connections and participate in informative and empowering workshops. Saturday, November 19, 2016 8 am to 3:45 pm Earl Haig Secondary School, 100 Princess Ave.

Workshops Include:

What About Math?

Secondary and Post-Secondary Pathways and Transitions

French Programs

Specialized Programs

Supporting Literacy at Home with your Early Learner

School Councils

Homework help Details and registration at: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/HowtoGetInvolved/Conferences.aspx

10th Annual PIAC Parent Conference

School Information Nights

This school year has just begun but we are already thinking ahead to September 2017. Many students and parents are looking to a new school due to graduation, a pending move, or to meet a particular student interest, for example, the arts or technology.

To help you make an informed decision when choosing a school, TDSB schools host information nights for parents and students each year between October and January. Learn everything you need to know about our incredible variety of schools, programs and courses.

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http://www.tdsb.on.ca/HighSchool/GoingtoHighSchool/OpenHousesandInformationNights.aspx

Who Should I Talk To?

Parents often have questions about their child's school or the curriculum. Sometimes you may want more information about the a board policy. Or perhaps homework is an issue. Who do you call - the Teacher? the Trustee? What about the Principal? And when do you call the Superintendent?

We have developed a rough guide that might help you.

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/ContactUs/StepstoAddressQuestionsConcerns.aspx

School Websites Schools increasingly are making use of websites to communicate with parents and community. And Parent Councils can have the minutes of their meetings and agenda posted to their schools website. I know many parents that they find it easier to get information online or when they can't find the latest school newsletter stuck to the bottom of a backpack.

The TDSB provides a template which some schools us, while others have designed their own unique website. Below are good examples of each.

Bedford Park is doing a great job with their website. Take a look here: http://bedfordpark.ca/

Marc Garneau C.I. website provides parents AND students what they need in a simple website using the template provided by the TDSB - quick access to dates and current happenings at school. http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/marcgarneau/Home.aspx

To find websites for other Don Valley West schoolsgo to my website at: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/ward13/Ward13/Ward13Schools.aspx Questions or concerns? - speak to the Principal at your school.

Talking About Equity

The TDSB is a leader in equity and, to continue to improve student achievement and well-being, we must take a more strategic approach. Our vision is to create equitable learning environments to close the gaps and raise expectations for everyone. To do that, we have developed a draft Integrated Equity Framework Action Plan that will be the foundation for a system-wide, cultural shift. Real change will happen because schools will be empowered to address their own unique circumstances with the right tools, resources and supports from the larger system. This will create the conditions to

improve student achievement and well-being.

This is only the beginning of the conversation. Your voice and perspective will help inform the work that makes this vision a reality. Please learn more online, take a look at the framework (or the summary version).

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Would You Be Willing To Volunteer?

TDSB has made the Mental Health and Well-Being of all its students a priority. It is essential for student achievement and success.We need your help. Parents/caregivers play a key role in helping students be successful both in school and in life. We are looking for parents/caregivers interested in being a member of the Mental Health and Well-Being Parent Partnership Committee.

Why be involved? Be the voice of the parents/caregivers of TDSB students, to identify your needs as parents/caregivers regarding mental health and well-being. Guide the development of accessible education, resources and tools to support the mental health and well-being of every student.

Who are the members of the Parents Partnership Committee? The committee is comprised of parent/caregiver volunteers from across the TDSB.

What does the committee do? The committee educates parents/caregivers with a focus on the importance of mental health and well-being and the critical role they play in helping students to be more successful academically and resilient in life.

Where do the meetings take place? The meetings for 2016-17 occur monthly at 5050 Yonge Street 6pm - 8pm. 2016 - October 17th; November 14th; December 12th. 2017 - January 16th; February 13th; March 6th; April 8th; May 8th; June 12th.

How do I get involved? Please email us at mentalhealthandwellbeing@tdsb.on.ca

Grade Changes? Schools that feed into York Mills Collegiate are presently studying possible grade changes that would result in the Grade 9 students moving from St. Andrew's and Windfield's Junior High Schols to York Mills. Grade six in Denlow, Rippleton, Harrison, Dunlace, and Owen would then move to the Junior High schools which would become Middle schools. Instead of servicing students from grades 7-9 they would service students in grade 6-8.

The website can be found at http://www.tdsb.on.ca/accommodationreviews. Then select “Program Area Reviews” , “2016 – York Mills CI Cluster (JHS)”, and “Helpful Information”. The “Helpful Information” section includes data for two proposed models as well as a presentation that explains the plan.

Don Valley West Parent Meetings - JOIN ME!