March 2016 Newsletter - Parkway Elementary School

The Parkway Eagle
225 Kinney Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3P2
Phone: 250-770-7686
Fax: 250-492-7226
email: [email protected]
web page: www.parkwayeagles.org
March 2016
PAC MEETING
Our monthly PAC Meeting is Monday, March 7th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in our library.
Please come out to support the school and find out what is happening at Parkway.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Our executive is:
President:
Leslie Silvius
Vice President:
Laura Burroughs
Treasurer
Liz Harmon
Secretary
Michael Schutz
House team points are given out to everyone that attends the meeting.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards will go home with all of our students by Friday, March 11th. Please
read the reports carefully and then sign the envelope and return it to the
classroom teacher. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your
child’s teacher. Thanks.
ADDITIONAL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REDESIGNED CURRICULUM
Earlier this school year the Ministry of Education announced 10 hours of noninstructional time to help prepare teachers for the implementation of the
revised curriculum. As schools will be closed to students for two days to
facilitate this process, changes have been made to school and district
calendars throughout the Province.
At the February 1st, 2016 Public Board Meeting, the Board of Education passed a motion that
approved the following two dates as the additional non-instructional days:
1. Wednesday, April 27th, 2016
2. Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME – MARCH 13th
Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead an hour and remember to check those smoke
alarm batteries as well!
DOGS
The Parkway playground is a dog-free zone for obvious reasons. Please do not
bring your dog onto the school property without a leash. We take this stance for
the safety of our students and their shoes. Please do not bring dogs into the
school. Thanks for your support.
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Children born in 2011 are eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2016. Parents who feel their child
is not yet ready for kindergarten may defer enrollment for one year. Please contact Wendy Hyer (250770-7700) at the School Board Office for information on this.
Placement in your neighborhood school kindergarten is based on your address and registration date. The
earlier you register, the more likely your child will attend a school close to your home.
Register at your neighborhood school during regular school hours. A birth certificate will be required
as well as your child’s BC Care Card or BC Services Card, parental BC Care Card or BC Services
Card and proof of address (i.e. driver’s license, utility bill, lease agreement).
TRANSFER REQUESTS FOR SEPTEMBER
The window for students requesting transfers from their catchment / current school to another school in
SchoolDistrictNo.67fortheSeptember2016/2017schoolyearis8:00am,February1,2016to4:00pm,April
15,2016.TransferrequestsreceivedpriortoFebruary1willbedate/timestampedas“February1,2016,
8:00am”andtransferrequestsreceivedafterApril15maynotbeconsidereduntilSeptember2016.Although
asibling’sattendanceataschoolwillbegivenpriorityasperChoiceandFlexibilityPolicy#305,itshouldnot
beassumedthatthetransferisapproved.Atransferrequeststillneedstobecompletedandmustgothrough
thetransferprocess.Ifyouareunsure,pleasecheckwithyourschoolsecretary.
HOUSE TEAM TOTALS
Red Hawk Eagles: 27570
Blue Sea Eagles: 28140
Yellow Golden Eagles:
Green Bald Eagles:
26960
27700
ABSENCES AND LATES
As you know, it is very important that your children are at school every day possible
and just as important that they are here on time. Students should be arriving at
school by 8:30 a.m. every morning to ensure they have time to get their boots, etc.,
off and be in class before the last bell at 8:45 a.m.
Our records show that too many students are missing too much valuable time in the mornings as
a result of being late. We do appreciate your support in getting your children to school on time.
The Safe Arrival phone number is 250-492-3976.
GRADE 4 & 5 BASKETBALL
Basketball Season Highlights:
Our team had an excellent turnout with 40 Grade 4 & 5 basketball players.
Our students showed enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the team. The team played games
with four other schools (West Bench, Queen’s Park, Carmi and Kaleden). The students will be
recognized at an assembly with certificates. We had excellent support from our parents at the
games. Thank you to our wonderful coaches: Mr. LaPointe, Mr. McIntosh, Mrs. Raitt, Ms.
Navrot and Mrs. Dech.
CHEERLEADING
Thank you to our great girls’ cheerleading team! Thanks for all of your hard work this
season, girls! We are looking forward to your upcoming performance.
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS PROJECT
Our Grade 4/5 Random Acts of Kindness project in Mrs. Raitt/Ms. Wiens’ class was a HUGE
success! We exceeded our goal. Our Parkway students brought in a total of 475 items.
The food was delivered to the local Food Bank and Soupateria. The Soupateria served 152
people on Thursday and the food donations from our school were really appreciated. Kindness
letters were also delivered to the Food Bank to make Valentine’s special.
The class who donated the most food items (besides Mrs. Raitt/Wiens’ class) was Mrs. Byrnes’
grade 1 class. They received McDonalds gift certificates.
Thank you to all the parents and students who supported our Random Acts of Kindness
initiative.
LIBRARY NEWS
Parkway Elementary School hosted a Scholastic Book Fair during the early dismissal day in
February. Parkway will receive $1,900 in new books for the school library. Thank you, Mrs.
Openshaw. And thank you Parkway families for supporting the Book Fair!
BREAKFAST PROGRAM DONATION
Track owner Johnny Aantjes presented a cheque for $817 to Parkway Elementary
School Principal, Kelly Jones, for Parkway’s amazing breakfast program! Thank you race fans
for supporting our community through the Penticton Speedway 50-50 raffles!
Ready Set Learn
Do you have a 3 or 4 year old?
You are invited to a special event in the Kindergarten Room on Thursday, April 7th
from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Please phone the school at 250-770-7686 to register
Why should you and your child come?
1. We’ll have drinks and goodies!
2. You can meet the Kindergarten teachers.
3. You can expose your child to wonderful educational toys.
4. You can help your preschooler become comfortable in the classroom and with the teacher.
5. The Public Health Nurse will be there to answer questions.
PLAYGROUND EXPECTATIONS
With Spring right around the corner, it seems an excellent idea to review these playground
expectations with your children!
Rights
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know and obey the out-of-bound areas (parking lot, creek, front of the school,
outside fence, behind portables)
hands/feet off
play safely; know the rules of games and play fairly
use equipment safely – slide down, take turns/wait patiently, play tag away from the
adventure playground
if you have a problem you can’t solve, get adult help. Use your WITS
Respect
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care for and support others in play
work out problems in a peaceful way
share equipment (return it to the classroom or equipment bin afterwards)
throw garbage away; keep grounds litter free
listen to supervisors when they speak to you, and treat them with respect
Responsibility – teaching children to be socially responsible
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learn new games and activities
if indoors, work/play quietly
have a plan during breaks – Who will I meet? What will I do?
share, cooperate and include others
play together and create a respectful, safe place
SUMMER SWIM CLUB
Interested in joining a Summer Swim Club? The Penticton Pikes Summer Swim Club is an
excellent opportunity for your child to learn swimming skills in a fun, encouraging way while
promoting personal development and team spirit in an atmosphere of family
involvement. Opportunities to attend swim meets are offered to all participants.
Our season begins May 2nd. Registration is on Sun., April 17th from 4:30-6:30pm
at Penticton Community Centre. Find out more at http://www.pentictonpikes.com
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
Requires
HOMESTAY FAMILIES FOR 2016 / 2017
FAMILIES COMPENSATED $750/MONTH
School District No. 67 is looking for prospective homestay families in Penticton and Summerland
to host international students for one year, one semester, three months, one month and/or on a
short term (respite) basis. Placements are needed for both male and female students from
Germany, Japan and Korea who will be attending one of our local secondary schools. Host
families must be English-speaking and have a desire to welcome the student into their home as
part of the family. Close proximity to a secondary school is an asset.
Host families are expected to provide:
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a fully furnished private bedroom for each student;
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a clean, safe, caring environment conducive to student studies;
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meals;
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the opportunity to participate in Canadian family life; and
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a completed criminal record search for all adult members residing in the home.
School District No. 67 will provide:
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support and guidance by a homestay coordinator who will monitor the student/homestay
experience;
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monthly compensation of $750; and
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temporaryplacement/respite homes for host families, if required, for holidays and emergencies.
If you are interested in this great opportunity to exchange cultural experiences with an
international student, please pick up an application form at the School Board Office, 425 Jermyn
Avenue in Penticton, download the form off the District website at www.sd67.bc.ca, or contact Ms.
Brenda Kotzian, Homestay Coordinator at (250) 490-0422, or by email [email protected]
PEER CONFLICT, MEAN BEHAVIOUR AND BULLYING
What’s the difference?
Whenachildishavingaproblemwithherorhispeers,itcanbehardforparentstoknowwhatisreallyhappening–isit
bullying?Orisitsomethingelse?
Eachtypeofbehaviourmustbehandleddifferently,tokeepchildrensafeandhelpthemlearnhowtogetalongwith
others.
PeerConflict
Conflictbetweenandamongpeersisanaturalpartofgrowingup.Childrenwillhavetimeswhentheydisagreeandcan’t
solvetheirownproblems.Theymayevenbecomesofrustratedthattheysaymeanthingsoractoutphysicallyby
hitting,kickingortryingtohurt.
Ifit’speerconflictyouwillbeawarethatthesechildren:
• usuallychoosetoplayorhangouttogether;
• haveequalpower(similarage,size,socialstatus,etc.);
• areequallyupset;
• arebothinterestedintheoutcome;and
• willbeabletoworkthingsoutwithadulthelp(aftercalmingdown).
Adultscanrespondbyhelpingthechildrentalkitout,andseeeachother’sperspective.Thisisoftenreferredtoas
“conflictresolution”.
MeanBehaviour
Childrenmaytryoutbehaviourstoassertthemselves–sometimessayingordoingmeanthings–suchasmakingfunof
others,usingahurtfulname,takingsomethingwithoutpermission,leavingachildout,or“budging”inline.
Ifitismeanbehavior,usually:
• itisnotplannedandseemstohappenspontaneouslyorbychance;
• itmaybeaimedatanychildnearby;
• thechildbeingmeanmayfeelbadlywhenanadultpointsouttheharmthey’vecaused.
Whenadultsseemeanbehaviortheyshouldnotignoreit.Adultsshouldrespondquickly,firmlyandrespectfullytostop
thebehavior,toletkidsknowthattheiractionsarehurtfulandtore-directchildrentomorepositivebehaviour.
Thisquickresponsestopschildrenfromdevelopingapatternofmeanbehaviourastheirwayofinteractingwithpeers,
andpreventsmeanbehaviorfromescalatingintobullying.Itisaloteasiertocorrectachildforonenastycommentthan
tochangeapatternofcrueltythatgrowsovertime.
BullyingBehaviour
Bullyingisseriousbehaviorthathasthreekeyfeatures–allthreemustbepresentforthesituationtobeconsidered
bullying:
• Powerimbalance--Onechildclearlyhaspowerovertheother(s),whichmaybeduetoage,size,socialstatus,
andsoon.
• Intentiontoharm--Thepurposeofthebullyingbehaviouristoharmorhurtother(s)–it’sintendedtobemean
andisclearlynotaccidental.
• Repeatedovertime--bullyingbehaviourcontinuesovertime,andgetsworsewithrepetition.Thereisarealor
impliedthreatthatthebehaviourwillnotstop,andinfactwillbecomeevenmoreserious.Theeffectonthe
childwhoisbeingbulliedisincreasedfear,apprehension,anddistress.Oftenbythetimeadultsfindoutabout
whatishappening,thechildhastriedmanywaystostopthebullyingbutcannotdosoontheirown.
Adultsmustaddressthebullyingbehaviourandensurethesafetyofthestudentwhohasbeentargeted.Theyalsoneed
toreassurethechildrenwhomayhavewitnessedthebehaviourthatadultsaretakingcareofit.
Whenschoolsrespondtobullying,staffwillalsohelpthechildwhohasbeenbullyingotherstotakeresponsibilityfor
theiractions,andchangetheirbehaviour.Theywillmonitorthesituationtoensurethebullyingstops,andwillsupport
thechildwhohasbeenbulliedtoregainconfidenceandasenseofsafety.Staffmayfollow-upwiththestudentswho
observedthebehaviourtohelpthemlearnwhattodowhentheyseebullying.
The“conflictresolution”styleofbringingthechildrentogetherisnotrecommendedinbullyingsituations,until
considerabletimehasgonebyandallchildrenarefeelingsafeenoughtotalkaboutwhathappenedsothatrelationships
canbehealed.
UPCOMING DATES
PAC Meeting
School Closure Decision Day
April Hot Lunch Ordering Closes
Report Cards Go Home
Schools Close for Spring Break
Good Friday – Schools Closed
Easter Monday – Schools Closed
Schools Reopen
Ready, Set, Learn
Talent Shows
Transfer Request Deadline
Curriculum Implementation Days – No School
Professional Development Day – No School
Victoria Day – Schools Closed
Last Day of School for Students
Administrative Day (students not in attendance)
March 7
March 9
March 10
March 11
March 11 (last day of school)
March 25
March 28
March 29
April 7
April 8 & 15
April 15
April 27 & May 24
May 6
May 23
June 29
June 30
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARCH 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Thursday
Breakfast Club @ 8:00
Choir Practice – Lunch
6
Daylight
Savings
7
8
Breakfast Club @ 8:00
1:00 – Assembly
Bricks 4 Kidz
Choir Practice – Lunch
PAC Mtg 7:00 pm
Concorde Readers
Gr. 4 After School
Gym Program
4
5
Hot Lunch
– Panago
Multicultural Club – Lunch
10
April Hot Lunch
Ordering Closes
11
Green Day – School
Spirit Day
Gr. 4 After School
Gym Program
School Closure
Decision Day
Saturday
3
9
Breakfast Club @ 8:00
♫ Choir to
Music Festival
Friday
2
Hot Lunch –
Booster Juice
Multicultural Club – lunch
12
Food Forestry
Book Launch
and Keynote
Speaker @
Parkway
1 – 4 pm
Report Cards Home
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14
15
16
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24
25
26
Good Friday
27
28
Easter Monday
No School
29
First Day Back
to School
30
31
Super Hero
School Spirit Day
***Please call SAFE ARRIVAL before 9:00 at 250-492-3976 if your child will be late or absent***
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about Parkway School, please write them below. We are always
looking for input.
Kelly Jones, Principal
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