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THE BULLDOG BANNER

Principal:

Mr. A. Meyer

Vice Principal:

Mrs. K. May

Office Manager:

Mrs. J. Slater

Office Assistant:

Mrs. J. Shaw

Superintendent of

Education:

Ms. H. Mason

Trustee:

Mr. D. Green

Address:

491 Bartley Bull Pkwy.

Brampton, Ontario

L6W 2M7

Phone: 905-459-3661

Fax: 905-459-9365

For more information check out: http://schools.peelschools.org/1573

@DavisBulldogs

Congratulations Davis!

Last month, Orlando Bowen from One Voice, One Team (former Toronto Argonaut) came to Davis and presented us with a challenge —The challenge was to see which school (W. G. Davis, Royal Orchard, or Calderstone) could raise the most amount of money for the organization, One Voice, One Team. All three schools held a dance-a-thon to help fund-raise. The students of Davis were excited about this endeavour and were even more ex-cited about the prizes. The school that raised the largest amount of money would be the host to a celebrity basketball game. Individual students would also be entered into draws for prizes. Students who raised over $20.00 could would win an iPod Nano, over $50.00 could win an iPod Touch, and raising over $100.00 could win an iPad.

In true Davis spirit, our students did an outstanding job raising money. After counting all of the money, it was announced at our last assembly that Davis students had raised over $6,000.00. With much excitement, Davis students were also told that they had raised the most money between the three schools and had been awarded the celebrity basketball game. Aneesh K. (8I) won the iPod Nano, Mankirat M. (7K) won the iPod Touch and Jacob L. (7I) won the iPad.

Congratulations goes out to all of our students for their great fundraising efforts and a huge thank you to all families who helped contribute to our $6,000.00 fundraising effort.

In This Issue:

☺ Floor Hockey

☺ Badminton

☺ Police Appreciation

☺ School Bus Infor-

mation

☺ Anxiety

☺ Internet Safety

☺ Grade 7 Parents

☺ Upcoming Dates

Extra, Extra, Read All About It....Boys Hockey Team Wins North Peel Championship!!!! That's right, you heard it here...the 2012 Hockey Bulldogs won it all and bring home the first banner of the school year to hang proudly in the gym. This year’s tournament was a two day tournament, with a round robin being played the first day and playoffs (crossover) format on the second day. On the first day, the boys came out flying with a huge 11-1 victory in their first game over Earnscliffe. Sean led the way with 4 goals, while Antonio held down the fort in net, letting in only one goal that ricocheted off a bunch of play-ers before going in. The second game was a little more of a tight game, but the boys came out on top defeat-ing Calderstone by a score of 3-1. The last game of the day proved to be the toughest as first place in the division was on the line. Regulation ended in a 2-2 tie with both goals, including a late one to tie the game up, off of the stick of Justin. Overtime proved nothing and this one was going to be determined by shoot-out. After a superb game of Rock-Paper-Scissors by the Davis Coach to determine which team would have 'last licks', Sir John A MacDonald was forced to shoot first. After 3 rounds of shooters, no ball had found the back of the net as both goalies were play-ing tremendously. It took 5 shooters a side to seal the deal, when Liam C. went backhand top shelf (where grandma keeps the cookies) to finally end the game with a win. This meant the Bulldogs finished in first place and would live to see another day in the playoffs the following day. The playoffs flew right by as the first game wasn't much of a contest. The Bulldogs beat up on Mountain Ash putting up a 5-1 score and held back from scoring down the stretch. The Finals saw Davis up against SJAM once again. This game was a nail biter as both teams traded chances and played some tough hockey. What separated the win-ners in this game were special teams and a group of Davis Boys that worked hard in practice and executed a power play to perfection. Shout out to Daniel, Sean, Davy, Liam, and Harrison for working that play and making it look po-etic! The game ended in a 1-0 regulation victory for the Bulldogs! The championship was theirs! MVP goes to Liam C. for not only his GWG in the round robin, but his 'in-your-face' defensive play that had opposing teams dumbfounded. Well done Boys!!! Thanks to all the parents who came to support their child and the team at both locations....it is al-ways better when you are playing for fans. Mr. Campbell

Way To Go Hockey Girls Strong-minded and powerful are just a few words to describe the Girls Ball hockey team throughout their tourna-ment. The Davis Girls’ Ball hockey team proved themselves to be incredible and unstoppable as they placed 2nd as they made their way to the playoffs, we even had staff and students growing their playoff beards!! The girls started off with a slow start, but stepped it up several notches both offensively and defensively and ended up winning 7-0 against Sir John A Macdonald and the girls made sure that the opposing team only got a glimpse of our net. Rammiyah was quick to move, Vanita scored her first career hat trick, Pauline got her first career shutout and Jade went bar down with just 16 seconds left in the game. It was winning this game that took us to the playoffs. The girls were faced with an uphill battle as they went into the playoffs short 3 players. The girls persevered and never gave up. They were down 2-0 with 3 minutes left and our offensive line scored a goal and tried their level best to tie the game. The girls came in fourth and nevertheless made their school and their coaches very proud. Excellent job girls! Team: Savannah- Assistant Coach, Rammiyah- C, Jade-LW, Vanita-RW, Lina-RW, Ivy-LW, Rehanna, Kieran, Rebecca, Aneesh, Akanksha, Mackenzie, Jasmine-D

Ms. Datta

Badminton Congratulations Badminton Players! We finished 4th overall with the Grade Seven doubles team of Michael and Taron finishing in 7th place. In the singles competition, Vithusan finished in 6th place. Way to go: Liam, Terry, Sahaj, Rohit, Vithusan, Michael, and Taron. Mr. Ford-King

Peel Schools Honour Police Officers During Police Appreciation Week The Peel District School Board will pay tribute to police officers by holding Police Appreciation Week from May 6 to 12, 2012. Peel students and staff will show their appreciation for the tremendous job being done by police to protect schools, homes and communities. Police Appreciation Week coincides with National Police Week. National Police Week pays tribute to the work of police officers across Canada. "The Peel board appreciates the dedication and commitment of police officers who work to keep our schools and communities safe," says Janet McDougald, Peel board chair. "Police Appreciation Week is our way of thanking offi-cers who dedicate themselves to protecting our community. It's also a way to give these officers the special recogni-tion they deserve." During this week, students, staff and parents in schools throughout Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga will honour the work of police officers and thank them for enhancing public safety and security.

School Bus Information Geoquery Website - http://businfo.stopr.ca This website also allows parents to login and find their child’s transportation information by following these instruc-tions:

• type in the website address: businfo.stopr.ca • click “student login” • enter your child’s OEN number, street/house number, school and grade • click “login”

This will automatically display the child’s transportation information, if they are eligible. This capability for “student login” will be available for parents starting the second last week of August until the end of June each year. This feature will be locked down during the summer for route planning purposes. Additional features of this website are, School Information, Which School Do I Attend and Transportation Eligibility and Delays and Cancellations STOPR Website A STOPR website is - www.stopr.ca. The items available in this website, include the following:

• “About Us” – background information on Student Transportation of Peel Region • “Policies and Procedures” – STOPR procedures and Peel and Dufferin-Peel Transportation Policies • “FAQ” – frequently asked questions in regards to student transportation • “School Forms” – the forms that go with the STOPR procedures • “Operators” – a list of all the school bus operators in Peel Region and their telephone numbers • “Links” – Ministry of Transportation links i.e.: booster seat legislation • “Contact Us” – STOPR contact telephone numbers by area • “Inclement Weather” – updates on a daily basis for inclement weather cancellations • “Which School Do I Attend” – a direct link to our Geoquery website • “Am I Eligible for Transportation” – a direct link to our Geoquery website • “Your Child’s Busing Information” - a direct link to the student login on our Geoquery website • Dufferin-Peel CDSB and Peel DSB logos – click one of these logos and it takes you directly to the school

board home website page Transportation Eligibility Policy: The Peel DSB Transportation Eligibility Policy: Kindergarten 1.0 km Grades 1 – 4 1.6 km Grades 5 & 6 2.0 km Grades 7 & 8 3.2 km Secondary 4.8 km The Dufferin-Peel CSB Transportation Eligibility Policy: Kindergarten – Grade 1 1.0 km Grades 2 – 4 1.6 km Grades 5 — 8 2.0 km Secondary 4.8 km

Important Bussing Information 2012-2013 Dear Parent(s)/guardians(s), Please note the following school bus information for the start of the 2012-2013 school year: The distance criteria for transportation eligibility is: Kindergarten students – greater than 1. km. Grades 1 – 4 students – greater than 1.6 km. Grades 5 – 6 students – greater than 2. km. Grades 7 – 8 students – greater than 3.2 km. Secondary students – greater than 4.8 km. If your child is moving to Grade 1, 5, or 7, or is entering secondary school in the 2012-2013 school year, their eligibility status for bussing may be changing. Eligibility information can be accessed at www.stopr.ca. If your home address will be changing during the summer, please notify the office staff at your child’s school prior to June 30, 2012. Address changes received after this deadline may not be reflected in the planned bus routes to commence in September 2012 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 service is arranged. All transported kindergarten students are required to be met by a parent/caregiver when disembarking from their bus on their return trip from school. Please be aware that during September and early October 2012, STOPR priorities include eligible students requiring transpor-tation service, bus overloads, and route timing adjustments. Requests for additional or adjusted bus stop locations, route ad-justments, and challenges to eligibility status will not be addressed until late October 2012. Courtesy transportation, (which is assignment by the school principal of ineligible students to available, empty seats on buses), will not be initiated prior to October 3, 2012. Parent(s)/guardian(s) wishing to apply for courtesy transportation must complete the Courtesy Transportation Request Form (TFL004) found at www.stopr.ca and submit the form to your child’s school. Please be patient. STOPR has an operations staff of 15 that oversees transportation services for approximately 62,000 stu-dents to 350 schools on 1,300 buses. Every effort is made to complete required adjustments as quickly as possible. As STOPR is responsible for all transportation operations, please contact us regarding all bussing questions and concerns. Please do not contact school board staff or individual trustees with any bussing questions or concerns. Contacting STOPR Internet: www.stopr.ca . This website provides information specific to school and transportation eligibility, access to

specific bus stop locations and pick up and drop off times, up to date bus delay and inclement weather cancellation details, and policies, procedures and frequently asked questions.

Telephone: Transportation East (areas generally east of Highway 10) 905-890-6000

Transportation West (areas generally west of Highway 10) 905-890-6000 Special Education Transportation 905-890-6000 Toll free 1-800-668-1140

11 Tips For Helping Children Cope With Anxieties

Parents can help children learn techniques to manage anxiety. Here are some tips to try: Reduce stress : Excessive stress and tension in your home can have a negative effect on your child. Look for ways to reduce stress by doing calm activities together and deal with conflict as it arises, avoiding raised voices or arguing around children. Make a routine: A regular routine for meals, homework, quiet time and bedtime can be comforting to an anxious child. Give consequences: Anxiety does not excuse inappropriate behaviour. It is important to set limits and expecta-tions and follow-through with realistic consequences, rewards and praise. Children are happier when they know what the rules are and what will happen if they break them. Be supportive: It is difficult for children to face their fears. Don't laugh at your child or minimize your child's fears. Let your child know it is normal to have fears and listen to your upset child and let them know it is okay to talk about feelings. Help your child figure out ways to handle difficult situations. Ask, "How can we make this eas-ier for you?" Encourage independence: Although it is tempting to do things for your child when they are anxious or fearful, it is much more beneficial to help children learn to do things for themselves and take some risks. By doing this, you will help your child develop the skills and abilities to cope with life. This can include giving your child respon-sibilities around the house or brainstorming ideas for solving problems. Be supportive but don't take over. Avoid giving excessive help and reassurance: Giving constant help and reassurance can prevent your child from learning how to cope on his own. Teach your child to answer their own questions and model problem solv-ing for them. Build self-confidence: Praise your child for their accomplishments in facing their fears. Involve your child in activities that help him feel proud. Have realistic expectations: It is important your child is taking steps forward, even if they are small steps. Help your child set and achieve goals that can be more easily met, perhaps at a slower pace. Have realistic expecta-tions for your child. Take care of yourself too: It can be very difficult dealing with an anxious child. Make sure you manage your own reactions and take care of yourself. Remember the basics of eating well, getting enough rest and give yourself permission to take some time off. Take risks : Model brave behaviour for your child by trying new things together. Anxious children need to try new things and take some risks in order to develop increased confidence and skills. Avoid avoidance : Anxious children want to avoid things that cause them anxiety. Although this temporarily decreases distress, it also allows fears to grow and can make coping more difficult in the future. It is better to support your child in facing their fears-small steps at a time. Source: Anxiety BC website (www.anxietybc.com)

Equity and Inclusive Education Policy expands board’s commitment to help all students achieve to best of their ability The Peel District School Board is committed to providing and maintaining safe and healthy environments conducive to learning and working for all. To improve student success and achievement, we must ensure that students know they are safe, nurtured, wel-comed, respected and included. The board’s Equity and Inclusive Education Policy (#54) reflects the board’s philosophies and framework, as outlined in its strategic plan, the Report Card for Student Success. One of the board’s key goals is the following: "Achieve equity for students and staff—we provide equity of access and opportunity for students and staff to learn, work and develop in an environment that is safe, nurturing, engaging, respectful and inclusive." The policy affects all areas of the board’s programs, guidelines and practices. This ranges from curriculum and assessment (ensuring that students see themselves represented in lessons, and that assessment of work is equitable and free of bias) to reli-gious accommodation, creating a welcoming school climate and preventing discrimination and harassment. “With the importance we’ve always placed on these principles, the Peel board is well positioned to build on our delivery of equitable and inclusive education,” says Tony Pontes, the Peel board’s director of education. “This will continue to be an integral focus of all our operations, so that our students and staff can learn, work and develop in a safe, caring and inclusive environment.” To help shape the policy and its implementation, th e board invited feedback from parents, students, st aff, school council members, residents, faith leaders and community mem bers. The policy was updated to be consistent with the Ministry of Education’s new Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy for the province and replaces the board’s Antiracism and Eth-nocultural Equity Policy, which was put in place in 1995. To read the full Equity and Inclusive Education Policy, please visit the Peel board’s website at www.peelschools.org/departments/diroff/policies/policy_54.htm.

Religious Accommodation Operating Procedure reflects board commitment to provide safe, respectful and equitable environments for stu dents and staff The Peel District School Board recognizes and values the religious diversity within its community and is committed to providing a safe, respectful and equitable environment for all, free from all forms of discriminatory or harassing behaviour, including those based on religion. As part of this commitment, the board has established its Religious Accommodation Operating Procedure to recognize, value, broaden the awareness of, and take all reasonable steps to accommodate, the religious diversity within the board’s community. Examples of accommodation For many students in Peel schools, there are a number of areas where the practice of their religion may result in a request for ac-commodation on the part of the school and/or the board:

· observation of major holy days, ceremonies, commemorations, and celebrations

· school opening exercises

· prayer/rituals

· dietary requirements

· religious attire

· modesty requirements

· participation in daily activities and curriculum

How can a student make an accommodation request? Parents of Peel students should submit a religious accommodation request in writing to their school principal in early September (or as early in the school year as possible). Collective responsibility Freedom of religion is an individual right and a collective responsibility. The board and the community it serves must work together to foster an inclusive learning environment – one that promotes acceptance and protects religious freedom for all. The Religious Accommodation Operating Procedure applies to all Peel board locations and functions and is aligned with the board’s Human Rights Policy (51) and Equity and Inclusive Education Policy (54), as well as the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Minis-try of Education’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy. The Religious Accommodation Operating Procedure can be downloaded in the Religious Accommodation section of the Equity and Inclusive Education Policy posted on the Peel board’s website at www.peelschools.org/departments/diroff/policies/policy_54.ht.

Keep Your Child Safe On The Internet Even without trying, children can come across materials on the internet that are ob-scene, pornographic, violent, hate-filled, racist or offensive in other ways. Here are some steps to help you ensure that your children use the internet as safely as possible: • make sure your children understand what sites are appropriate for them • keep the computer in a common area of the home like the kitchen or family room • discuss the meaning of an ‘unsafe’ site with your children • explain to your children what they should do if they reach an unsafe site • make exploring new websites a family activity • pay attention to the games your children may download or copy look into software or online services that filter out offensive materials or sites It's important to review safety tips with children regularly. It is possible for children to meet unsafe strang-ers on the internet. Ensure your child knows the following rules: • never give out personal information (including name, address, phone number, age, school name or location) • never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone they meet online • never use bad language or send mean messages • never respond to e-mail messages that make them feel confused or uncomfortable • tell an adult immediately if something on the internet makes them feel uncomfortable

WANTED: Grade 7 Parents We are looking for any interested parents who are available to help with the planning, organization, and supervision of our Grade 8 Graduation dance. We are looking for Grade 7 parents so that our Grade 8 parents can attend their child’s graduation. Grad 8 Graduation Information: Date: Thursday, June 28th Grade 8 Graduation Dance: At Davis The Graduation ceremony will be at Mayfield Secondary School (for our Grade 8s and their families.)

Dates To Remember

May 2nd Blue Jays Trip May 10th Spring Concert May 11th PD Day—No school for students May 16th Gauss Math Contest May 24th Feeder School Information Night at Davis May 28th Muskoka Woods Trip May 31st Immunization Clinic—Part 3/3 June 4th Quebec Trip June 11th PA Day—No school for students June 28th Grade 8 Graduation (at Mayfield S.S.)