E . W . FA R R FO X N E W S

May in Canada always reminds me of a new beginning.
In May we will be celebrating Education and Literacy Week. During the week of
May 2nd to 6th, students will be participating in different activities that will inspire
them to read, write and learn. Please see the insert explaining some of the fun
activities that are planned. There have been many other activities that began in
April and will continue throughout May. For example, Silver Birch Reading Club,
the Chess Club, and girls’ and boys’ Intramural Soccer are taking place.
As we move into May, classes are also extremely active with teachers, EAs, ECEs
and students engaged in important and valuable learning. Rich and engaging
learning tasks take place daily. What a great place to learn. Thank you to the
volunteers who help regularly in the school and the classrooms. Volunteers enrich
the learning environment at E. W. Farr.
M AY 2 0 1 6
E. W. FARR FOX NEWS
F r o m yo u r p r i n c i pa l
Although we are nearing the end of the school year, May and June are still
important and busy months of school. Many decisions are made about the current
school year and also about the next school year. For example, at the end of May
grade 3 students take part in the EQAO Assessment and Jump Rope for Heart is
planned for Friday, May 20th. As well, many activities outside of school are on the
calendar, such as track and field, school trips, and the Brock PALS program. It is
an exciting time in the school year.
On May 12 the community is invited to an Open House at E. W. Farr from 4 to 7
p.m.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Education Week
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Library News
2
Grade 3 EQAO
Yearbook Pictures
Grade 3 Track & Field
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Kindergarten Structures
Communication Matters
School Watch Program
Milk Prizes
Newsletter Draw
Health Deparment
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Education Week: May 2-6 #DSBNEdWeek2016
Many students can recall that first moment in school when the world
began to make sense, when their minds became open to new
concepts, ideas and possibilities. Although that’s an important time in a
student’s life, the reality is that education is a series of moments, each
one helping to build greater understanding, self-esteem and character.
From May 2-6 DSBN schools will showcase how they help students
experience those “a-ha” moments each day.
Mrs. Stewart
May 2-6, 2016
is Education/Literacy Week at E.W. Farr and Mrs. Stewart has lots of
fun activities planned including daily dress ups and in school competitions. Below is an outline of
the week:
MONDAY
Design your classroom door to portray a favourite book
“Reading Rocks Wear Some Funky Socks”
Students wear funny socks to school in celebration of Literacy Week.
TUESDAY
Drop everything and read to self (D.E.A.R)
“Hats Off to Books”
Students wear funny hats in celebration of Literacy Week.
WEDNESDAY
Book Swap in the library
“Be a STAR and Read”
Students will wear sunglasses to celebrate Literacy Week.
THURSDAY
Guess how many books there are in the library to win some cool prizes
“Score With Books”
Students wear their favorite team gear to show support for Literacy Week.
FRIDAY
Reading Buddies
“Curl up with a good Book”
Students wear their pyjamas to school to show their excitement for Literacy Week.
KINDERGARTEN STRUCTURES
E. W. FARR
MEMORIAL
PUBLIC SCHOOL
9 Alsop Ave
Fenwick ON, L0S 1C0
ph: 905-892-3251
fax: 905-892-3666
email: [email protected]
web: EWFARR.DSBN.ORG
SCOTT ANDERSON
Principal
WES HAHN
Superintendent
905-641-1550
DALE ROBINSON
Trustee
905-680-2427
GRADE 3 EDUCATION QUALITY &
ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (EQAO) TESTING
Please mark your calendars. All of our Grade 3 students will be writing their Provincial EQAO tests between
May 25 and June 8 this year. We ask that you do not schedule an appointments during these days as all
students in Grade 3 are required to write.
As a parent or guardian, you care about your child’s progress in school. EQAO assessments, along with
classroom assessment, can help ensure that your child is on the right track. There are a number of links on
the EQAO website (www.EQAO.com) to learn more about your child’s EQAO assessment.
The Primary Division (Grade 3) assessment tests the reading, writing and mathematics skills students are
expected to have learned by the end of Grade 3. These assessments are based on The
Ontario Curriculum.
The website provides sample assessment questions that you could use to see how the
students are assessed, as well as other valuable information for families.
Track and Field
Last Call for Yearbook Photos! If you
have any photos from this school
year, including school events,
classroom activities or school trips,
please email them to
[email protected] OR you can
send home a CD or USB stick with
Matthew Whitaker in Mrs. Thorne’s
class.
Good luck to all Grade 3 students who will
be participating in the school Track & Field
Day at E. L. Crossley on Monday May 9.
Even with the unpredictable weather of the
season, our athletes always seem to show
perseverance, determination and sportsmanship.
The top performers from that meet will
represent our school at the regional, or
Group 2, Track & Field Meet at Niagara
Olympic Park on Friday May 20.
We wish our Team the best of luck and
know they will represent our
school well!
Enjoy the many outdoor locations in Niagara that are smoke-free. In Niagara, all municipal and regional properties are smoke-free. This includes:
Parks and playgrounds
Sports and playing fields
Splash pads and outdoor pools
Arena properties
Festivals and events on municipal and regional properties
Properties such as town hall, libraries and recreation centres
All restaurant and bar patios are also smoke-free under the Smoke-free Ontario Act.
For more information or quit smoking support, contact the Tobacco Hotline at 905-688-8248, ext. 7393
Communication Matters
Smart Talk from your Board Speech-Language Pathologists
Develop Word Meanings to Improve Your Child’s Comprehension Skills
Understanding word meanings is essential for comprehending and understanding what you are reading. However, vocabulary is a weak area for many students.
Given a list of words to learn, many students will complete the task but may not actually learn what the words really mean in order to develop their spoken
language and vocabulary knowledge. Developing vocabulary as part of knowledge structure requires more energy and focus than simply memorizing words.
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Develop vocabulary by going beyond the ‘label’ and the ‘spelling’.
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Teach word synonyms (words that mean the same thing e.g. night, evening, dusk), antonyms or opposites (night and day), and multiple meaning words (e.g.
block; a lego block, a city block, a building block). Also teach categories, classifications and associations between words (e.g. a shoe and sock go together -are
associated; and belong in the clothing category as ‘things you wear).
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Illustrate new words. Show pictures or video clips that demonstrate the meaning of a word. Help your child draw and label something illustrating the meaning
of the word. "Flashcards" can be made more meaningful with pictures, as well.
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Play "vocabulary charades." Have your child draw a word from a hat and act it out.
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Play “find the word used in the real world”. Help your child identify when he hears or sees a new vocabulary word being used in the real
world - beyond the learning activities designed for school.
Check out the following web site for more ideas and fun ways to develop word meanings: www.enchantedlearning.com
SCHOOL WATCH PROGRAM
Although we are fortunate in our neighbourhood, in an
effort to keep vandalism, graffiti and after-hours
unauthorized activities on our property to a minimum,
we would like to encourage your participation in the on
-going DSBN SCHOOL WATCH PROGRAM.
Should you observe unusual activity at the school,
please call the emergency number 905-682-8065, in
confidence, 24-7. In the alternative, Niagara Regional
Police may also be called at 905-735-7811.
The cost of vandalism can add up, so there is a direct
benefit in reducing vandalism. Thank you for your
assistance.
APRIL MILK PRIZE WINNERS
Each month, random winners will be drawn from those
students who have submitted milk orders. Winners receive
a prize supplied by the Dairy Farmers of Canada through their
Elementary School Milk Program.
This month’s winners are:
Julian B, Megan B, Abby S, Hunter K
Please ensure your child’s name is on the order form.
NEWSLETTER DRAW
The winner of last month’s newsletter draw is Brandon R. Please fill out the ballot below and return to your teacher, before the
last Monday of the month, to be entered in a draw for a special treat.
Name(s):_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Class(es):________________________________________________________________________________________________