February 2008.pub (Read-Only) - 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 2
Winter Carnival 2
Teston Prize Bonanza
York Region Live 2
School Council Date 2
Faith Dates/Family Day
Nut Free Alert
Health News
Breakfast Program
Teston Tornadoes 3
Black History Month 3
Literacy Corner 4
Maple Library 5
Triple P Program 6
Important Dates 7
Calendar 8
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From the Office:
February 2008
The snow has finally arrived and it finally feels like winter! Many of our
students are still coming to school without the proper clothing to play outside
during recess and lunchtime. Please make sure that your child leaves
home dressed for the cold weather: (sweater, coat, hat, scarf, gloves/
mittens and boots).
A reminder: Late arrivals and Absences have a huge negative impact on
student learning. As mentioned in last months newsletter, we need to make
sure that students arrive on time for each and every day. That means children
should be lined up to enter the school at 8:10 a.m. It is the parent’s
responsibility to make sure that this happens.
We need to work together to ensure that your child achieves to high standards.
In addition to maintaining good attendance, students need to practice
developing skills at home every night! Reading every day for at least
20 minutes makes a huge impact on Literacy achievement. Literacy is
the most important gift we can give our children. It opens the doors to
many venues. You are encouraged to listen to your child read, prompting
them when they cannot figure out words, and discussing the text’s content.
Encourage your child to think about the text’s message and the important
ideas linking to the author’s intention. As well, dialogue that encourages
thinking beyond the text, perhaps even questioning it, is powerful. Reading
is the most important homework your child can do!!
Parents: Please take note of the Fire Route signs in our driveway! There is
a $100.00 fine from the Town of Vaughan for parking in a Fire Route. This
is a safety issue for all students, staff and parents who are in our building.
The By-law officers will come around at any time, we have already has parents
ticketed.
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2008.

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Junior/Senior Kindergarten Registration for
September 2008
Children born in 2004 are eligible to attend Junior
Kindergarten in September, 2008. Children born in 2003, 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 serve basis
starting on Monday, January 14th, 2008. If you require further
details, please telephone the school.
TESTON VILLAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL
is having their
1ST ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL
FEBRUARY 11Th—FEBRUARY 15Th
WHAT:
WHERE:
BENEFIT CONCERT
To Ease The Pain of HIV/AIDS In Africa
York Region Live! II Benefit Concert
Featuring Student and Staff Rock Bands
From The York Region District School Board
Vaughan City Playhouse
1000 New Westminster Drive
WHEN: March 19 th 2008.
TIME:
TICKETS:
PRICES:
7:00 pm
Contact Michael Frankfort
c/o Carrville Mills Public School
Michael.Frankfort@yrdsb.edu.on.ca
905-709-2646 x225
$15.00 per ticket
Make sure you read the flyer that went home for all the exciting
activities that will be going on!!!
Let’s all participate and make it a great success!
Aisha Braimoh (JK/SK)
Ali Irfan (Gr. 7)
Asadullah Jalib (Gr. 5)
Ayra Nazeer (JK/SK)
Basima Shaikh (Gr. 4)
Don Thien Vu (JK/SK)
Ethan Dang (JK/SK)
Faiqa Roohi (Gr. 4)
Faizan Noor (JK/SK)
Faraz Ahmed (Gr. 2)
Halla Sadaf (Gr. 2)
Harsa Ahmad (JK/SK)
Hira Ahmad (Gr. 8)
Jeffery Valladoyes (Gr. 8)
Jessica Vo (JK/SK)
Johnny Wang (Gr. 1)
Melissa Chau (SK)
Kick Off Assembly
February 8th - 10:35 a.m.
Carnival Finale Assembly
February 15th - 12:45 p.m.
THANK YOU !!
Thank you to the following students’ families who have made voluntary
donations to support the running of our Breakfast program.
Your contributions have been critical to the possibility of this program.
Lucas Santo (Gr. 5)
Malaika Rana (JK/SK)
Matthew Vella (Gr. 4)
Meghan Vella (Gr. 2)
Melissa Chau (JK/SK)
Miguel Santo (JK/SK)
Nidhi Mistry (Gr. 1)
Paul Granada (Gr. 6)
Razi Ullah (Gr. 2)
Sabrina Loc (Gr. 1)
Korby Tekyi-Annan (Gr. 4)
Umamah Saleem (Gr. 5)
Vishah Noor (JK/SK)
Wagas & Imran Serbeh (Gr. 4)
Waleed Ahmad (Gr. 2)
Waleed Irfan (Gr. 3)
William Lyle (JK/SK)
Come out and support our School Band,
headed off by Mr Eakins, and also featuring
Mr Krikst & Mr Khan. This dedicated crew
has some exciting numbers lined up for the
Benefit Concert. Don’t miss it!
School Council Corner
Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, February 12th,
2008
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
FAMILY DAY
NO SCHOOL
FEBRUARY
18TH, 2008
SIGNIFICAT FAITH DAYS - FEBRUARY
February 7th, 2008
LUNAR NEW YEAR
TESTON VILLAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL
IS HAVING THEIR
FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
TESTON PRIZE BONANZA
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR ALL THE EXCITING PRIZES
THAT WILL BE WON!

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NUT FREE SNACKS
BREAKFAST PR0GRAM
Teston Village Public School is a nut safe environment.
Please ensure that you read the enclosed
information about ANAPHYLAXIS carefully. We
appreciate your support in working towards a safe
environment for all of our students.
Here is a list of some products that currently do not contain
nuts and would be okay to take to school.
• Kellogg’s NutriGrain Cereal Bars
• Christie Fig Newtons
• Christie Chips Ahoy and Chewy Chips Ahoy
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Christie Oreo Cookies: large ones only.
Mini Oreo cookie snack packs may contain
nuts
• Betty Crocker Dunkaroos
• Nestle Smarties, Kit Kat, Aero and Coffee Crisp chocolate
bars
• Kraft Magic Moments pudding snacks
• Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Squares: original flavour only
(avoid the chocolate version which may contain peanuts
and the peanut butter variety which contains peanuts)
• Christie Barnum’s Animal Crackers, Christie Teddy Grahams
• Peak Frean’s Family Digestives and Fruit Cremes
• General Mills Golden Graham Treats, Crisp
Graham Squares and Chewy Marshmallow
• Kraft Jello-O pudding snacks
• Delmonte Rich ‘n Creamy pudding cups
PLEASE DO NOT SEND
SANDWICHES WITH NUTELLA
(THIS IS NOT A NUT FREE PRODUCT)
GO TORNADOES!!!!
Over the last two months, the junior volleyball
team has busily prepared for their area
tournament on January 30th.
With teamwork and dedication, the team finished as the
first seed overall to move on to the area finals.
In the end, the junior team finished with an amazing
result of 2nd in the west area.
Mr. Chan and Ms. McIndoe would like to congratulate the
team members for an awesome season, and a huge thanks
all the supportive parents, helpers, and fellow teachers!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Teston Village continues to provide cold
cereal and toast to students who miss
breakfast at home, or who arrive at school and are still
hungry.
This will give students the opportunity to start their
day with a full stomach to maximize
learning.
Breakfast will be provided DAILY from
8:00—8:15 a.m. in the kitchenette.
HEALTH CORNER - February
Health Fact: SOME WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY
• Eat a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables
• Drink water and milk most often
• Limit screen time What's screen time It's the amount of
time you spend watching TV or DVDs, playing video games and
using the computer
• Be active
Snack of the month: YOGURT
• an excellent source of protein, calcium, riboflavin and
vitamin B 12
• a way to get calcium for the people who can not tolerate
milk products
• live and active cultures in the yogurt help to boost the
immune system and
encourage the right kind of bacteria to multiply in the gut. These
bacteria help to digest food and prevent stomach infections
February is Black History Month in Canada
Throughout the month, daily morning announcements
will celebrate the significant
contributions that Afro-Americans and Afro-
Canadians have made and are making to our
rich ethnic diversity.
CHARACTER CORNER: INITIATIVE
We act without being prompted by others.
We are eager to do what needs to be done
without having to be told to do it. We take
the first step towards the achievement of a
goal.

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Recently, Teston Village P. S. provided training for parent volunteers who were interested in supporting our primary children in the
area of reading and reading comprehension. Our goal for the session was to provide our volunteers with tools that they could use to
foster the use of independent reading strategies in our young readers. We created a 'bookmark' that provided prompts for reading
coaches to use when listening to children read. The front of the bookmark, 'Our Great Reading Strategies', gives prompts that
coaches can use when children are reading to them; that is, during the reading, to help a child solve for an unknown word. On the
opposite side of the bookmark are prompts that reading coaches can use, after the reading, to facilitate the child's increased understanding
of the story. There was such a positive response to the bookmark that we decided that it would be a useful tool for parents
to use when listening to their children read to them at home.
COACH YOUR CHILDREN WHEN THEY READ TO YOU …
Prompt them to help them solve for unknown words and Ask questions to Check for Understanding:
Comprehension
Choose one or two activities (after the reading)
Retell the story (fiction)
Look for: child sequencing the story accurately, using
vocabulary from the story (e.g. characters name) and
retell is in his/her own words.
Beginning – Characters, Setting, Problem
Middle – List at least 4 events
End – Solution
Summary (non-fiction)
Look for:
Identifies topic of text.
Summarizes main idea with supporting details.
Uses his/her own words.
Sequences information logically.
Interprets charts, pictures and tables.
Making Connections
Look for: can child make connections to the story using
his/her background knowledge
Prompts (you may use to support child)
This reminds me of when…
This story makes me feel…because…
This reminds me of the story…
What other books did you think of while reading
This happened in another place…
4. Asking Questions (Reflect)
Who is/were the main character(s)
Describe the …..(e.g. setting)
I wonder how…
I wonder why…
I wonder where…
I wonder who…
I wonder what…

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MAPLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS – January/February 2008
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, fingerplays 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.
WINTER CARNIVAL
Wednesdays, Jan. 16 – Feb. 6,
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Light up the dark days of winter!
Come on out to our Winter Carnival!
For ages 8-12. Please preregister
at the Information Desk
KIDS’ BOOK CHAT
Monday, Jan. 28, 7-8:00 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 25, 7-8:00 p.m.
Pick up your copy of the book at the library, read
it, and then come and let us know whether you
loved it or hated it! Our selections are Skybreaker
by Kenneth Oppel
Jan. 28 – books available Jan. 2) and Schooled by
Gordon Korman (Feb. 25 – books available Jan. 29).
For ages 8-12. Please pre-register at the Information
Desk.
CHINESE NEW YEAR STORYTIME
Monday, Feb. 4, 7-7:30 p.m.
Ring in the Chinese New Year at the library! Listen
to stories and celebrate the Year of the Rat. For
children of all ages, with a parent or caregiver.
Please drop in.
BE MY VALENTINE
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7-7:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled Storytime featuring songs,
activities and fingerplays as we celebrate Valentine’s
Day! For all ages. Please drop in.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH STORYTIME
Saturday, Feb. 23, 11-11:30 p.m.
Join local educator and storyteller Angela Royes
for an exploration of Caribbean history and its
connections to Canada through poetry, storytelling
and singing. For families with children ages 5 and
up. Please drop in.

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Inclement Weather/Bus Cancellations
If conditions of the roads force cancellation
of school bus service, the following
local radio stations will be informed by 7:00 a.m.
Parents have the right to keep their children at home in severe
weather conditions. The school will remain open for
parents that wish to drive their children.
CKYC (590), AM 640, NEWS 680, CBC (740), CJBC
(860), CFRB (1010), CHUM (1050), CJCL (1430), CHIN
(1540), CKDX (88.5), CISS (92.5), CKAY (93.1), CHFI
(98.1), CJEZ (97.3), CKFM (99.9), CHUM (104.5), Q107
(107.1), SRC (90.3), CITY TV (CH #7 TV).
Please remember that if you drive in the morning, you will
have to make arrangements for your children to be picked
up at 2:50 p.m. If the buses are cancelled in the morning,
they will also be cancelled in the afternoon.
Cold Weather is Here!
A reminder that ALL students are expected to go outside for recess. Please ensure that your child(ren) is/
are dressed appropriately for winter. If your child is not well enough to be out at recess, he/she is
probably too ill to be at school.
A change of clothes would be helpful for primary children, should they get wet during the day. Please make sure all
items are labeled with your child’s name. Our “Lost and Found” bin gets filled up quickly and belongings often go unclaimed.
Please make sure your child has a pair of indoor shoes for school.
…..Important Dates …..
Feb 01 - Education Day - NO SCHOOL
06 - HPV Vaccination - Gr. 8 Girls
08 - Carnival Day Kick off Assembly
08 - The Power of One (Bullying Presentation)
11-15th - Carnival Week
15 - Carnival Finale Assembly—12:45 p.m.
12 - School Council Meeting
18 - Family Day - No School
19 - Grade 4’s going to the Air Canada Centre
22 - Good News Assembly
22 - Pizza Day
27 - Fundraising Early Bird Draw
Mar 03-06 - Dental Preventative Program
04 - School Council Meeting
04 - Tue/Thurs JK/SK Report Cards go home
05 - Report Cards go home
06 - Fundraising Final Assembly
07-14th - March Break
19 - School Band performing at the York Region Live Benefit Concert
21 - Good Friday – No School
24 - Easter Monday - No School
28 - Pizza Day