May - Teston Village Public School

Teston Village Public School
80 Murray Farm Lane, Maple, Ontario L6A 3G1
Tel: (905) 417-0555 Fax: (905) 417-8368
E-mail: teston.village.ps@yrdsb.edu.on.ca
Website: www.testonvillage.ps.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
Principal
Mr. David Nimmo
Vice Principal
Mrs. Mary Oppedisano
Superintendent of
Schools
Mr. Robert Dunn
(906) 764-6830
Trustee
Ms. Anna DeBartolo
60 Wellington Street
West, Aurora, Ontario
L4G 3H2
(416) 969-7170
Ext. 2829
Inside this issue:
JK/SK Registration
Welcome to Kdgn
Are you moving? /
EQAO Information 2
Golden Garbage 2
Attendance Award 2
Health Corner 3
Important Dates 3
School Council 3
Character Corner 3
Parenting Corner 4
Literacy Corner 5
Calendar 6
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From the Office:
May 2009
The good weather has finally arrived! We are thankful for that. On
Friday, April 24 th , 2008, Teston Village P.S. held is second annual 20
minute makeover. We all went outside and picked up garbage to do
our part to keep our community clean. The yard and park next door
looked great! The students should feel really proud of a job well
done!
All year our grade 3 and 6 teachers have been working very hard preparing
their students for the EQAO testing that will occur this
month. The EQAO test is not a test that students can study for in
the last weeks leading up to the test. The test is an application of
the skills they have been working on over the last three years. If you
have a child in grades 3 or 6 we kindly request that you not make any
appointments for your children during the day during the testing
weeks. It is important that your child write the test in an environment
very similar to their regular classroom setting with all the other
students.
With the increased concern over the H1N1 outbreak please know that
the Board is working in close cooperation with York Region Community
and Health Services. Board staff are in daily communication with
health authorities in the region and we will take our direction from
them. Having said that it is important that we all practice good personal
hygiene like: Wash hands well and often with soap and warm
water. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. Cough
and sneeze into your sleeve or arm. Our goal is to keep everyone
healthy!
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2009.

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Junior/Senior Kindergarten Registration for
September 2009
Children born in 2005 are eligible to attend Junior
Kindergarten in September, 2009. Children born in 2004, and
not currently attending public school, are eligible for senior
kindergarten in September.
Documents required for registration include:
• Proof of child’s age (birth certificate/passport)
• Proof of residency (for child and parent/guardian)
• Citizenship and immigration status (where
applicable)
• Direction of school support form
Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis
starting on Monday, January 12th, 2009. If you require
further details, please telephone the school.
ARE YOU MOVING?
Please let us know if you are planning a move. This
information helps us immensely when planning for
next year. Please notify the school office, or send a note in
with your child as soon as possible.
Thank you.
VOLUNTEER TEA
We, the staff and students at Teston Village Public
School, would like our show our appreciation to all
those who have volunteered with student activities
this year. We invite all of our volunteers to an appreciation tea
on:
May 22nd, 2009
In the School Library from
EQAO ASSESSMENT
GRADES 3 & 6
Please be aware that the EQAO testing for Grade 3
and 6 will be during the week of May 25th to June 5th.
These dates will be the same for all Ontario Schools.
For the parents of these students in grades 3 and 6,
please ensure that this testing period is free from appointments
(doctors, dentist, etc….) as well as family
trips and vacation days.
Also, please be ensure that these students arrive
on time every day, as testing will be begin
when the school bell rings.
Thank you
WELCOME TO JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN
2ND INFORMATION SESSION
We are having another session for those who
missed the first one on
Wednesday May 12th, 2009
at
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the School Gym
Please come and meet our Kindergarten teachers and learn
about our program.
Hope to see you there!
Class Placements for 2009/2010
We have begun our plans for the school organization
for the 2007/2008 school year.
Teacher assignments will not be finalized until the end of the
year as we continue to grow.
In late May, our staff will meet to discuss student placements
for next year. Both the sending and receiving teachers
will have input, as well as special education teachers,
reading recovery teachers, the ELL teacher, along with any
other teachers who teach your child. Our staff will carefully
consider each individual child when deciding class placements.
The following criteria are used for placing students
into classes:
• Class size, based on Board-allowed staffing formula
• Balance between male and female students
• Matching the student’s learning style with the teacher’s
instructional style
• Coordinating students with special education/ELL staff
• Combining/separating students for optimal learning
• Pertinent input from parents/guardians which would assist
staff in making their decisions
If you have any special requests regarding class placement,
please notify the office in writing to Mr. Nimmo before May
8th, 2009. We will attempt to accommodate all requests;
however, due to the nature of the task, it is not always possible.
This is a difficult task, but it is important for you to
know that we have experience in placing each student in the
best possible learning environment.
GOLDEN GARBAGE CAN AWARD
CONGRATULATIONS TO
MRS. NAKALAMICH
FOR THE CLEANEST CLASS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
ATTENDANCE AWARD
CONGRATULATIONS TO
MR. DIVITO’S CLASS
FOR BEST ATTENDANCE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

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Health Corner
According to Statistics Canada at least 25 per cent of Canadians aged two to 17 are overweight. Canada's
Physical Activity Guide advises that children should aim for 90 minutes a day of physical activity. This may include
walking to and from school, going for a family bike ride, playing at the park or swimming. Parents should
reduce "non-active" time spent on TV, video, computer games and surfing the internet, by at least 30 minutes per day.
Healthy Snack of the Month
Fiber Is Fantastic For Kids!
One reason kids are falling short on fiber is that they aren’t meeting food group recommendations for fibercontaining
whole grains, fruits and vegetables. They’ll love the tasty ideas below for including more of these nutritious
foods in their meals and snacks.
• Keep whole grain cereals, bagels and English muffins on hand for quick breakfasts.
• Serve snacks such as frozen grapes, strawberries and banana chunks. Or serve apple or pear slices to dip into
fruit-flavored yogurt.
• Slip extra veggies into meat loaf, soups, stews, spaghetti sauce. Try minced or pureed carrots, peppers, zucchini, tomatoes
or spinach, or mashed beans.
Create a “trail mix” of a whole grain cereal such as POST Honey Nut Shredded Wheat, raisins and peanuts. Scoop it into sealable
plastic bags to tuck in back packs for after-school fuel.
…..Important Dates …..
May 01 - P.A. Day
06 - Scientists in the School - Gr. 1
06 - Welcome to Kindergarten 9:30—11:30 a.m.
07 - Gr. 7’s & Gr. 8 Girls Immunization
07 - Wizard of Oz 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 P.M.
08 - Scientist in the School - Gr. 1
12 - Gr. 7 Junior Achievement
12 - Patty Days
12 - School Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
12 - Welcome to Kindergarten 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
13 - Scientist in the School—Kdgn
13 - Grade 4’s Bruce’s Mills
14 - Scientists in the School Kdgn
15 - Track & Field Day
18 - Victoria Day - No School
19 - Track & Field Day - Rain Date
22 - Pizza Day - Mon/Wed Kdgn
22 - Volunteer Tea - 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
25 - EQAO TESTING BEGINS
26 - Samosa Day
SCHOOL COUNCIL
MEETING
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
In the school Library
7:00—8:00 p.m.
Please note:
This is the last
meeting for this
school year!
CHARACTER CORNER
This months focus is:
Honesty
We behave in
a sincere,
trustworthy,
and truthful
manner.

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PLAYGROUND SAFETY
Source: http://www.aap.org/advocacy/archives/maytra.htm
Source: http://www.aap.org/family/playgrd.htm
• The playground should have safety-tested mats or loose-fill materials (shredded rubber, sand, wood
chips, or bark) maintained to a depth of at least 9 inches. The protective surface should be installed at
least 6 feet (more for swings and slides) in all directions from the equipment.
• Equipment should be carefully maintained. Open “s” hooks or protruding bolt ends can be hazardous.
• Swing seats should be made of soft materials such as rubber, plastic or canvas.
• Make sure children cannot reach any moving parts that might pinch or trap any body part.
• Never attach—or allow children to attach—ropes, jump ropes, leashes, or similar items to play equipment; children can
strangle on these.
• Make sure metal slides are cool to prevent children's legs from getting burned.
• Parents should never purchase a home trampoline or allow children to use home trampolines.
• Parents should supervise children on play equipment to make sure they are safe.
BICYCLE SAFETY
Source: http://www.aap.org/family/bicycle.htm
Source: http://www.aap.org/family/tbikmyth.htm
• Do not push your child to ride a 2-wheeled bike until he or she is ready, at about age 5 or 6. Consider the
child's coordination and desire to learn to ride. Stick with coaster (foot) brakes until your child is older and
more experienced for hand brakes.
• Take your child with you when you shop for the bike, so that he or she can try it out. The value of a properly fitting bike
far outweighs the value of surprising your child with a new one. For more information on finding the proper fit, go to http://
www.aap.org/family/bicycle.htm#choosing
• Buy a bike that is the right size, not one your child has to "grow into." Oversized bikes are especially dangerous.
• Your child needs to wear a helmet on every bike ride, no matter how short or how close to home. Many accidents happen in
driveways, on sidewalks, and on bike paths, not just on streets. Children learn best by observing you. Whenever you ride, put
on your helmet.
• When purchasing a helmet, look for a label or sticker that says the helmet meets the CPSC safety standard.
• A helmet protects your child from serious injury, and should always be worn. And remember, wearing a helmet at all times
helps children develop the helmet habit.
A helmet should be worn so that it is level on the head, not tipped forwards or backwards. The strap should be securely fastened,
and you should not be able to move the helmet in any direction. If needed, the helmet’s sizing pads can help improve
the fit.
SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, IN-LINE SKATING AND HEELYS SAFETY
Source: http://www.aap.org/advocacy/archives/marskate.htm
• Children should never ride skateboards or scooters in or near traffic.
• All skateboarders and scooter-riders should wear a helmet and other protective gear; wrist guards are
particularly important.
• Communities should continue to develop skateboard parks, which are more likely to be monitored for
safety than ramps and jumps constructed by children at home.
• While in-line skating or wearing Heelys, be sure to wear appropriate protective equipment and only skate on designated
paths or rinks and not on the street.

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MAPLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS – May/June 2009
10190 Keele Street, Maple, Ontario L6A 1G3 (905) 653-READ (7323)
BORN TO READ
Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.
Join us for an interactive program for parents and caregivers
with infants up to 18 months. We will share stories, songs,
rhymes and early literacy activities that you can continue to
enjoy at home! Please drop in!
TODDLING TO READ
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
This program features stories, songs, and action rhymes for
toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, with their parents and
caregivers. Toddlers will enjoy lots of stimulation and activity.
Please drop in.
READY TO READ
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a half-hour of stories, finger plays and activities
for children aged 5 years and under and their parents and caregivers.
Come share great ideas for developing early literacy
skills and a love of reading. Please drop in.
HOORAY FOR FATHER’S DAY!
Help us celebrate Father’s Day at the library! This family
story time features stories, songs and finger plays in honour
of our dads! For children of all ages with a parent or caregiver.
Please drop in.
NEW AT MAPLE LIBRARY -
LIBRARY SETTLEMENT WORKER
Vaughan Public Libraries is working with Catholic Community
Services of York Region (CCSYR) to provide a Library Settlement
Partnerships (LSP) initiative funded by Citizenship &
Immigration Canada (CIC).
The Library Settlement Worker, Zohra Bawari, is based at
the Maple Library. In addition to English, Zohra speaks Dari,
Farsi, Hindi, Urdu, and Pashto. Currently, the program schedule
is as follows:
Mondays
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs and finger plays in celebration of our
moms! For children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. Please
drop in.
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
RED CROSS BABYSITTING TRAINING
Saturday, May 23, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Canadian Red Cross will prepare you for your first babysitting
job. For ages 11 to 16 years. Admission is $49.00. Please
pre-register at the Check Out Desk.
SEKAI NO ANIME
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 11, 7:00 p.m.
Can’t get enough anime? Is manga the only thing you read? Do
you love Pokémon, Yu Gi Oh and InuYasha? Come and read the
latest manga, learn to draw anime-style and watch your favorite
episodes too! For ages 8-12. Please drop in.
KIDS’ BOOK CHAT
Monday, May 25, 7:00 p.m.
Pick up your copy of the book, read it, and then come and let us
know what you thought of it! Our selection is Diary of a Wimpy
Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney (books available April 28).
For ages 8-12. Please pre-register at the Information Desk.
Alternate Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Zohra is available to provide information about and make
referrals to free government and community services for
newcomers and other members of the community requiring
this support. Information can be provided on services related
to careers and employment, schools and education,
health care and housing, the law, immigration. No appointment
is necessary and all services are free and confidential.
For further information about the Library Settlement Partnerships
program, please feel free to contact Maple Library.
Zohra can be reached by phone at 647-271-3877 or by email
at zbawari@ccsyr.org. Information is also available on the
LSP website at www.lsp-peb.ca.