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B U T T O N V I L L E B A N N E R

PRINCIPAL

Asha Rathod

VICE-PRINCIPAL

Tricia Frolic

SUPERINTENDENT

Peter Tse

TRUSTEE

Ron Lynn

SCHOOL DAY TIMES

8:30am

Entry Bell

8:35am-9:15am

Learning Block

9:15am-10:15am

Learning Block

10:15am-10:45am

Recess

10:45am-11:25am

Learning Block

11:25am-12:25pm

Learning Block

12:25pm-1:25pm

Lunch

1:25pm-2:05pm

Learning Block

2:05pm-3:05pm

Learning Block

3:05pm

Dismissal

A Message from the Administrative Team

The beginning of September has been very busy and we have had a smooth start to the school year.

The Buttonville staff have worked very hard to ensure a smooth transition and our students have

settled in well. Throughout the year we will continue to build strong relationships between home and

school in order to support our children in reaching their full potential.

One way that we can work together to ensure our students’ success is by supporting the develop-

ment of learning skills and work habits. It is important to encourage your child to take responsibility

for their learning while providing support. The development of learning skills and work habits begins

early and are often an indicator for future success.

This month our students will learn about responsibility and stewardship. Our students will learn that

they have an important role to play as empowered citizens who will shape the future.

Please stay tuned for information regarding our upcoming Curriculum Night as well as an invitation to

be a part of our school council.

We look forward to hearing from you, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or con-cerns.

Asha Rathod Tricia Frolic

Principal Vice-Principal

A Message from School Council

On behalf of the Buttonville School Council we would like to welcome new and returning families to the

2019/20 school year. Our council is made up of parent volunteers; our aim is to encourage and promote

positive interactions within the school, the parent body, and the community at large. The success of our

School Council is only as strong as the volunteers associated with it, and we would love for you to share

your time by volunteering at a school activity. Whether it’s helping to deliver lunches to the students at

lunch time weekly or monthly, or coming out at night and volunteering at many of our school functions,

any help is greatly appreciated!. With our last year activities, we managed to raise enough money to

purchase or fund the following items: various forms of technology for the school, phys ed equipment

and flexible seating. We also funded visits from The Lice Crew and finally gave a contribution towards

the Grade 8 Graduation.

We have many school events already scheduled for this school year such as: lunch days from Mr. Sub,

pasta from Mother’s Deli, and Mine Sushi as well as new lunches from Astoria Greek and Swiss Chalet!

Please purchase the lunches you are interested in ASAP via School CashOnline so we can start next

month. The lice crew will be visiting Sept. 17 and revisiting Sept. 20 as well. As you will see, School

Council promotes a lot of fundraising throughout the year via Dance-a-thon, Investment in Education,

End of the year BBQ, popcorn cookie sales and the list goes on. We look for support from the Button-

ville Community so we can continue to purchase materials for the school and the students. We look for-

ward to seeing you at future gatherings and hope you can help out.

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Please join us for our first School Council Meeting which will take place on Wednesday September 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the

school library where we will be electing our new School Council Executive Members.

Sincerely

Neely Noticewala and Imma Petrou

Executive Chair

Message from Our Trustee

A Message from School Council Cont…..

I am so pleased to welcome all of our new and returning families to another school year. As your school board trustee, it is my role to advocate for quality public education in York Region, and to ensure that our students remain at the centre of all of our decision making. The Board of Trustees makes policy and budget decisions, and communicates with the public, among other re-sponsibilities.

We are also responsible for setting direction for the school board, through our Multi-Year Strategic Plan. This plan sets out four priorities: Foster Well-Being and Mental Health, Build Collaborative Relationships, Champion Equity and Inclusivity, and Empower Ethical Leadership.

As we start the new school year, I want to highlight the importance of relationships. We want to build and maintain relationships with our families that are built on trust, respect and responsive communication. To support that, I will continue to keep you in-formed of our work and priorities, and I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. You can also find the message from the Chair of the Board on the Board’s website.

In addition, I invite you to share your feedback on our Board policies. Policies govern everything from field trips, school volun-teers, equity and inclusive education, student discipline and much more, and we greatly value input from families on these im-portant matters. We regularly post on our website the policies that are under review and available for comment as well as infor-mation about how to share your feedback. I hope you will take a look.

I know school staff are excited to welcome back students, and I look forward to meeting more of our families throughout the up-coming school year. I encourage you to build a relationship with the staff members and community at your school. There are so many different ways to get involved and support your child’s education. I hope you have a great start to the school year and wish you a happy, safe and successful year ahead.

Ron Lynn

Trustee, Markham Wards 2, 3 and 6

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TERRY FOX RUN AT BUTTONVILLE

WALKING or CYCLING to SCHOOL

Walking or Cycling to School

As we start the 2019—2020 school year, we would like to remind and encourage families to consider walking or cycling with children to and from school. There are many benefits to walking and cycling to school. It:

Improves student academic performance by making children more alert and better prepared to learn.

Contributes to the daily goal of 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous activity for children, improving their health and over-

all fitness.

Reduces traffic congestion and improves safety for everyone in school zones.

Promotes life-long habits that foster independence and active lifestyles, preparing children for their future.

For those who can’t walk or cycle to school every day, choosing active travel once, twice or a few days a week can still provide benefits. You can also consider parking a block away from the school and walking the rest of the way. Include active travel as part of your daily rou-tine!

Terry Fox Run T-Shirts!

Coming up on September 27th, Buttonville will be participating in our 19th annual Terry Fox School Run. When you buy a Terry Fox Run T-shirt, you are helping to keep Ter-ry’s Canadian legacy alive as well as supporting cancer research. It’s also a great way to help reach our school’s fundraising goal and show support for our Canadian hero on Run Day.

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HALLOWEEN—LET’S MAKE IT SAFE

Here are some helpful tips from York Regional Police and Health Canada to keep in mind as your

children head out to trick or treat:

Parents should know the route that older children are going to take

Tell your children to stay in a group, walk slowly and communicate where they are going

Wear reflective clothing or reflective stripes on dark costumes

Don’t wear masks that can restrict vision. Face make up is a better choice

Carry a cell phone in the event of an emergency

Children should remain on well-lit streets and always use sidewalks

Remind kids to never enter a stranger’s home or car for a treat

Throw out any treats that are not wrapped, those in torn or loose packages, or any that have

small holes in the wrappers

Discard homemade candy or baked goods

Remember, when it doubt, throw it out

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

Each year, many of our students celebrate the long-standing tradition of Halloween. Students cele-

brating this occasion in costume at our school must comply with the Safe School’s policy. Costume

accessories including, but not limited to, toy guns, knives, axes, swords, etc. are not in com-

pliance with York Region District School Board’s Safe Schools Policy #668.0. Please DO NOT

send these accessories to school with your child. Please note that this policy applies to all

students at all levels, including Kindergarten. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to

having a safe and enjoyable Halloween.

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School Cash Online - How to Register

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Specialty Lunches

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Buttonville Library Book Exchange Information

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Eco Theme September—Litterless Lunch

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Please make sure your child has a pair of indoor shoes for school. With wet and slushy weather, outdoor shoes track in mud into the hallways and classrooms. If the students are able to change into indoor shoes when they are in the building it will

contribute to a cleaner school environment for us all.

INDOOR SHOES

Sept. 10 Ashura

Sept. 17 Lice Crew

Camp Muskoka parent info night

Sept. 18 School Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 20 Lice Crew Re-Visit

Sept. 23 P.A.—No School

Sept. 24 Grade 7’s (Hep B & HPV – boys and girls )

Sept. 26 Meet the Teacher Night 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 Area East A & B Cross Country Meet

Sept. 27 Terry Fox Run

Sept. 30 Terry Fox - Rain Date

Rosh Hashanah

Oct. 1 Rosh Hashanah

Swiss Chalet Lunch

Oct. 2 Area East A and B Cress Country Meet (Rain date)

Oct. 2 Pizza Lunch

Upcoming Dates/Events (Please check our school website for regular Calendar updates)