OCTOBER 2018

NEWSLETTER

Tom Longboat JPS 37 Crow Trail

Toronto ON M1B 1X6

Tel 416.396.6610

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Before 8:30AM

Principal

Andrea Chisholm

Office Administrator

Desleigh Russell

Secretary AM

Voula Gountas

Superintendent

Kerry-Lynn Stadnyk

Trustee Ward 21

To Be Elected

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

After a very successful start to the school year, we are now jumping

feet-first into fall!

With the recent reorganization of Ward boundaries in Toronto, the

TDSB has realigned some areas and staff to coincide with these

changes. As such, Andrew Howard has moved to a different area

into the TDSB. Mr. Howard has been a tireless advocate of student

well-being and achievement here at Tom Longboat. We wish him all

the best in his new Learning Network. At this time we would like to

welcome Kerry-Lynn Stadnyk as our new Superintendent for Tom

Longboat and our Learning Network. Ms. Stadnyk is a very

experienced Superintendent who has championed student success

in schools and with families in several regions throughout the TDSB.

We look forward to having her join the Tom Longboat family!

On September 27th, we held our annual Terry Fox run which was our

first community fundraiser for the year. Together we raised $381.30 to

donate toward cancer research. Way to go Tom Longboat!

This month is filled with many exciting opportunities for our students.

The first is our annual cross country run on October 11th at Thomson

Park. Our students have already been practicing several mornings

each week in preparation for the big race.

We also have our annual Move-a-Thon scheduled for October 31st.

This year our goal is to raise $5000 toward purchasing classroom

schoolyard sports equipment, and to replace our broken basketball

hoops and ball hoops outside. Our kick off assembly was held on

October 9th, students will be bringing home pledge forms. A reminder

that students are only to ask family and friends to sponsor them for

the Move-a-Thon. Students are NOT to go door-to-door asking for

sponsorship from strangers. Students will also have the opportunity to

purchase groovy glow-in-the-dark items from our cosmic store on the

day of the Move-a-Thon. Let’s work together to keep our kids moving

both indoors and out!

Sincerely,

Andrea Chisholm

Principal

GET YOUR EYES CHECKED

Is your child ready for learning this school

year? Help prepare your child for success by

booking an eye exam with an optometrist.

It is covered by OHIP for all children and youth

aged 19 and under.

Did you know?

-age children may have a

vision problem that if undetected could

affect their ability to learn

problems are much more

easily treated when detected at a young

age

comprehensive yearly eye exam is

recommended for all students

up to 19 years old

For more information, visit Toronto Public Health website or call Toronto Health

Connection at 416-338-7600 and speak with a Public Health Nurse.

Our Book Fair was a HUGE success!

Thank you to all of our students and

parents for supporting the Fair.

For hosting the Book Fair we were

able to raise $998 for the school

library. That means we will be able

purchase many new books in for the

library.

Please note the following school day

times.

Student Supervision Starts at 8:30 AM

Morning Entry 8:40 AM

School day End 3:10 PM

Student Supervision Ends 3:25 PM

Please remember that dropping off your children after morning entry is always

via the front door and they must first check in with the office.

Any early pick-ups before 3:10pm should also be via the office. Parents will

be asked to sign their children out and students will be called to the office at

that time.

NO PARKING AREAS

. @ TOM LONGBOAT

We have a number of buses that

transport students to Tom

Longboat JPS and need to

ensure the loop is available at all

times for buses to enter.

We would like to remind parents

that the loop is for drop offs and

pick ups – ‘Kiss & Ride’.

It is not to be used for parking or

idling a vehicle.

Under no circumstances should you

park and leave the vehicle. This

follows the Toronto Municipal Code

Chapter 915.

Should you need to leave the

vehicle please use the designated

parking areas or park on the street

in the designated parking areas.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct 11 Cross Country

Oct 22 Municipal Election @ Tom Longboat

Oct 25 Operation Conservation Toronto Zoo – Grade 6 students

Oct 31 Move-a-thon

Nov 1 Operation Conservation Toronto Zoo – Grade 6 students

Nov 9 Parent Council Meeting – 9:00am

Nov 12 Pediculosis Check

Nov 14 Pizza Lunch

Nov 14 Progress Reports go home at end of day

Nov 15 Parent Teacher Interviews 3:10pm-7:00pm

Nov 16 PA Day – NO SCHOOL

Nov 16 Parent Teacher Interviews 8:30am-11:30am

Dec 7 PA Day – NO SCHOOL

Dec 12 Pizza Lunch

Dec 13 Pancake Breakfast

Dec 24–Jan 4 Winter Break

2019

Jan 7 School Resumes

Jan 14 Pediculosis Check

Jan 16 Pizza Lunch

Jan 17 Parent Council Meeting – 9:00am

Jan 18 PA Day – NO SCHOOL

Jan 29 Rocks & Rings

Tournament

Feb 13 Pizza Lunch

Feb 13 Report Cards go home

Feb 14 Parent Teacher

Interviews 3:10-7:00pm

Feb 15 Parent Teacher

Interviews 8:30-11:30am

Feb 18 Family Day – NO

SCHOOL

Feb 22 Sight & Sound Clinic

Feb 25-27 Grade 6 Kearney Trip

TERRY FOX RUN

By: Suvan and Deepesh

On Thursday, September 20, the

entire school participated in the

Terry Fox Run. Once the day

arrived, we all knew what was

around the corner, we came

dressed in our best sports gear to

run. We were running to keep

Terry’s legacy, spirit and dream

alive, which we achieved and

collectively we raised $381.30!

In the morning, the kindergartens

walked for about 25 minutes.

Later in the afternoon, the juniors

and primaries had a 1 hour run.

The primaries ran the school’s field

while the juniors ran Horsley Hill’s

field.

We are hoping the next

generation can keep Terry’s

legacy, dream and spirit alive!

LOOK AT OUR LONGBOAT LEADERS…

CHARACTER TRAIT FOR SEPTEMBER – RESPECT

Class Teacher Student

K1 Ms Shnayderman Nicholas

K1 Ms Shnayderman Kavisa

K2 Ms Rajani Ariana

K2 Ms Rajani Armaan

K3 Ms Paris Amsan

K3 Ms Paris Aryaa

1 Ms Borsk Evangeline

1 Ms Borsk Rayyan

1/2A Ms Sawyer-Hazell Adrianna

1/2A Ms Sawyer-Hazell Jayanee

1/2B Ms Williams Ahishan

1/2B Ms Williams Sarun

2/3 Ms Bonnell Garaniga

2/3 Ms Bonnell Ajay

3/4 Ms Stephen Ayana

3/4 Ms Stephen Dylan

4 Ms Tesler Rithan

4 Ms Tesler Emmanuella

4/5 Ms Yung Emanuella

4/5 Ms Yung Kofi

5 Mr Maskerine Destiny

5 Mr Maskerine Sina

6A Mr Mark Suven

6A Mr Mark Luke

6B Mr Birta hafsa

6B Mr Birta Shimon

HSP Mrs Riding Neandra

HSP Mrs. Riding Haya

ISP Ms Vasilopoulos Chandra

ISP Ms Vasilopoulos Kaymari

ORANGE SHIRT DAY – EVER CHILD MATTERS

Orange Shirt Day is an annual event on September 30th, that started in 2013 to

recognize the legacy of Residential school system for First Nations, Metis and Inuit

families and communities. It is a show of support and understanding of the history of

the school system that impacts many First Nations, Métis and Inuit families today.

The phrase “Every Child Matters” reminds everyone that children are such an

important and integral part of our communities and that they are our future

generations of change makers. By wearing orange, we have an opportunity to bring

awareness to the history of residential schools and to stand up against other injustices

that may impact our children/students. This link gives the story of Phyllis Webstad, who

started the campaign.

http://www.orangeshirtday.org/