1Forestview Falcon Review June Edition 2011

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We would like to congratulate the grade 8 students on a very successful year. We wish them

the best of luck as they enter into the secondary school system. We also take this time to say

good bye to families that are leaving our community, thank you for all of your contributions to

Forestview. It has been a pleasure to serve you and your children.

As the end of the school year is quickly approaching, we have already begun organizing for the

2011-12 school year. As we proceed to plan for our class organization, it is important for us to

know if any students will not be returning to Forestview, or if there are new families moving

into our area. If you are aware of either of the above possibilities, please let us know as soon as

possible. This information will assist us in more effective planning for September by minimizing

surprises and disruptions for class organization.

We look forward to seeing all of our students when school resumes on Tuesday, September 6th

at 8:55 am. All students in grades 1 to 8 will be escorted into the gymnasium with a welcome

back message from Mr. Bright. Class lists will be announced at that time.

On a personal note I want to thank the parents, staff and most importantly the students of

Forestview for my time here at Forestview. I have loved serving you as Vice Principal/Principal.

Always remember to treat each other how you would want to be treated!

Have a safe and restful summer!

Mr. Harley, Mrs. Ainslie and the Staff of Forestview

GOOD BYE

We say goodbye to: Ms. Sinclair, Miss Mimms, Mrs. Hillhouse, Mr. Milot, Mrs.Pokol,

and Mrs. Handy for their commitment to students. We thank them for their efforts

and their commitment to our students.

WELCOME

We would like to welcome new to our staff for the 2011/2012 year: Mr.

G.Porter, Mrs. Power, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Hare and Mrs. Ganski.

Welcome to Forestview!

FORESTVIEW STAFF FOR 2011/2012

Teacher Assignment Teacher Assignment

Mrs. Burnham JK/SK Mr. Dodman 7/8

Mrs. Korody JK/SK Mrs.Ainslie 8

Mrs. Hare Educational Assistant Mrs. Demers LRT

Mrs. Power 1 Mr. Tait MADD

Mrs. Kiemele Prep Mr. M.Elia P/J- Room 50

Mrs. Morton Educational Assistant Miss Bell Educational Assistant

Mrs. Ford 1 Ms. Wilcox Educational Assistant

Mrs. David 2 Ms. Dalcourt Educational Assistant

Mrs. Bautista 2 Mr. Porter J/I- Room 51

Mrs. Hunter-French 2/3 Mrs. Kirkwood Educational Assistant

Mr. Piovesana 3 Mrs. Ganski Educational Assistant

Ms. Dekay 3 /4 Mrs. Howard Primary Prep

Mrs. Bowman ELL Mrs. Pascoe ELL

Miss English 4/Jr. French Mrs. Holder Head Caretaker

Mr. Elia 4/Librarian Mr. Domenic Elia Night Caretaker

Mrs. Worrall 5 Ms. Sullivan Youth Counsellor

Mrs. Flower 5/6 Mrs. Stevenson Secretary

Mrs. Noble 6 Mrs. Barter Secretary

Ms. D. Hopkins LRT and Int. Math Mrs. Tuls-Herfst Vice Principal

Miss Darling 7 (Int French) Mr. T Bright Principal

ME TO WE

Thanks to all the dedicated members of the O Ambassadors/ Me to We Club and the Forestview

community who supported all the fundraiser and informative events! We appreciate all the enthusiasm

and support to make our school, our community and our world a better place! Remember change

begins with all of us! Thanks again and we look forward to another successful year!

HEART HEROES

Forestview is full of Heart! After collecting pledges for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the school took

to the field for two days of physical activity. We skipped, we jumped, we threw on target. With our

hearts pumping, students engaged in a variety of physical activites. A huge thank you to Mrs. Flower's

Grade 4/5 class who organized teams and ran the stations. Those sunny days were lots of fun!

Thank you to everyone for participating, whether you brought in $1.00 or $100.00, all of the money

went to a great cause. Congratulations to Mrs. David's class, who raised $758.00. Garrett Painter really

helped them out, being the top fundraiser for the school, bringing in $359.00! Mrs. David and Mrs.

Wilkinson's classes' top efforts were further rewarded with a trip donated by Safari Niagara.

After all our pledges and activity, Forestview's Grand Total was a heart-pounding $3934.80 !! From this,

we will receive almost $400 back towards our playground fundraising efforts. Way to go everyone!

MEET THE TEACHER BARBECUE AND FALL FAIR

Please mark down on your calendar for this coming September 29th as Meet the

Teacher Barbecue and Fall Fair. All profits will go toward the Forestview Playground

Fundraising Account. We need your help if you know of any interested businesses

who would be interested in donating money toward a playground fund please spread the

word!

SCHOOL COUNCIL

Thanks to our School Council for a very successful year. We welcome you to join us

for our first school council meeting on Tuesday September 20th at 6:30 pm. Thanks

to all for your contributions this year!

Jennifer Bomhof Mark Breese Chris Boccinfuso

Monica Edwards (Vice

Chair)

Sandra Hicks

Mary Ann Hostick

Mark King

MaryAnne Martin

Lesley Matson

Lisa Maves (Chair)

Karen Nicol

Sharon Oliver

Sandie Patterson

Juliette Pingue

Janet Soppitt

Mark Soppitt

Janice Smith

Leeanne Spelier

Todd Bright (Principal) *

Derek Harley (Vice

Principal/Acting

Principal/Secretary) *

Rotating teacher

representative *

*= non voting

member

A SPECIAL THANK- YOU

Our Forestview students have experienced yet another fun-filled and competitive year of athletics. This

would not have been possible without an amazing and dedicated group of Junior and Intermediate

students. The Forestview Falcons continue to exemplify responsibility, persistence, coach-ability, and

above all true sportsmanship. All character traits we at Forestview, strive to uphold and recognize at

our monthly assemblies. Thank-you to the numerous staff members who dedicated their time to

prepare the students for the multitude of teams throughout the year. A special thank-you is also given

to you parents, who supported your children as volunteer drivers, assistant coaches, and enthusiastic

spectators. Our young Falcons truly fulfilled the motto ... Pride is Forever.

TRACK AND FIELD

This year the Forestview Falcons earned many accomplishments through Track

and Field. Students in grades 4 through 8 had the opportunity to compete in a

total of three meets. Many students enjoyed the excitement of our own school meet

at Oakes Park. Over 65 of those Junior-Intermediate students then qualified for

the city meet a week later. With the spirit of determination and athletism, we returned from that

second meet earning a record 80 ribbons! The next level of competition was very challenging as 27 of

our athletes competed at the DSBN meet at Westpark. A special congratulation goes out to our

medallion winners, whom included Sara Kovac, Tea Vlatkovic, Mara Patterson and Rebecca Szambor.

This relay team earned their title “The Dream Team” as they brought back silver medals. Sara Kovac also

earned individual gold and silver medals in triple jump and long jump. We are very proud of our

students for their sportsmanship, perseverance, and determination. The following students competed

this year at our highest level of competition.

Atom Boys/Girls Pee Wee Boys/ Girls Bantam Boys/Girls Midget Boys/Girls

Lukas M Aleks S Noah S John G

Andrew S Roshelle M Ethan W Garret D

Jake M Alyssa B Konor A Tea Vl

Blake P Brooke W Kolin M Sara K

Tiana V Avery P Donovan V Rebecca S

Milicia R Donovan B Mara P

Dawysn P Britney C

Jessica M

Taylor G

WALK THIS WAY!

Forestview students and staff are true globe trotters! Equipped with pedometres, we tracked our steps

for four weeks between May and June. Thanks to Brock University, Forestview was asked to pilot a

project to inspire students to get a move on. Each morning, we put on the pedometres and took them

off before leaving. Within those 6 hours, we walked, ran, jumped, kicked and boxed our steps up. Each

evening, Dr. John Hay and his team of students from Brock tabulated the totals, and calculated a

corresponding number of kilometres walked.

On average, we stepped 1.5 MILLION STEPS PER DAY! After 20 days, we had crossed the globe. At

major points of interest, we received symbolic tokens from the places we visited: leis from Hawaii, maps

and brochures from the Japanese embassy, soccer balls when we crossed Jordan, dvds about Egypt,

flags from England, and bracelets from the Canadian Military when we returned to our country. At the

celebration assembly, students learned that they would get to keep their pedometres. We were further

encouraged to keep active when every student received a skipping rope to keep. In addition to this, top

walking classes for each division - Mr. Piovesana, Mrs. Flower and Mrs. Darling's s classes- was rewarded

a second pedometre.

Top Steppers in the school - Primary : Alex Avdian Junior: Michael Avdian Intermediate: Emily Bilon

Staff: Mrs. Wilkinson AWESOME JOB!

THANK YOU to SPORT CHECK who generously donated the soccer balls (1 per class) and skipping ropes

(1 per student).

THANK YOU also to Dr. Hay and his team. They really went out of their way to keep our enthusiasm for

the project high:speaking to corporations, bringing us learning resources, calculating our totals and even

teaching us some great physical education games.

What an active start to summer, keep it up!

1Forestview Awards Assembly

June 2011

Class/Grade Achievement Effort Optimism

JK/SK AM- Mrs. Korody Makenna T Ainsley M Braxton L

JK/SK PM- Mrs. Korody Teo d M Cameron T Alana C

JK/SK AM- Mrs. Burnham Paige H Eshan J Connor B

JK/SK PM- Mrs. Burnham Daeja P Alexander N Austin P

Gr. 1- Ms. Sinclair Rahma H Griffin R Ibrahim A

Gr. 1- Mrs. Ford Amy E Diya P Moaiz A

Gr. 1/2- Mrs. Wilkinson Ashley H Jayde W Adriana A

Primary/Junior Class

Mr. M. Elia

Carol Ann P Dontay J Neven B

Gr. 2- Mrs. David Keyonna G Anthony F Vanja K

Gr. 2/3- Ms. Bautista Brenna A Cameron T Johnson L

Gr. 3- Mrs. Hunter-French Nikola Z Abby W Destiny W

Gr. 3- Mr. Piovesana Beth HF Micah L Gabriella D

Junior/Int. Class –

Mrs. Worrall

Ashley S Bryce M Justin B-L

Gr. 4- Miss English & Mr.

Elia

Hailey C Devanshi P Jacob F

Gr. 4/5- Mrs. Flower Lauren C Isaiha P Mile S

Gr. 5/6- Mrs. Noble Avery P Ben D-B Mackenzie G

Gr. 7- Miss Darling Alex K Sam C Cheyenne R

Gr. 6- Mrs. Hopkins Dhvani S Braden L Kelsey M

Gr. 7/8- Mr. Dodman Mahreen A Yasmine G Breanna M

Gr. 8- Miss Pokol Tea V Ayah A Keri A

SUPPLIES FOR SEPTEMBER

Below is a list by division of school supplies needed for September start up!

FORESTVIEW FALL SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2011-2012

Students entering Grades 1, 2 and 3

Grade 1

• 1 box of Laurentian pencil crayons (12 colour pack)

• 3 ‘duotang’ report covers (1 red, 1 green, 1 blue)

• 2 boxes of tissues (Kleenex)

• 1 box of Crayola crayons (8 colour pack)

• 2 Elmer glue sticks

• 1 container of Playdoh play dough

• Indoor running shoes for gym

• headphones

Grades 2 and 3

• 6 pencils (sharpened)

• Pencil Crayons (sharpened)

• Crayons

• Erasers

• Scissors

• Glue Sticks

• 30 cm ruler (cm/mm)

• 4 duotangs - (1 red, 1 blue, 1 green, 1 yellow) NO BINDERS PLEASE

• Markers

• Indoor running shoes for gym

In addition for Grade 3 only:

• A calculator

• A reusable water bottle

• Gym clothing (t-shirt, shorts)

• headphones

• tissue box

• highlighter

Students entering grades 4,5,6:

• 1 - 1" binder

• lined paper - 3 ring

• pens (blue or black and red) Grade 6 only

• pencils (sharpened)

• glue sticks

• calculator

• pencil crayons (sharpened)

• thick markers

• 12 duo-tangs - various colours - with labels

• scissors

• erasers

• pencil sharpener

• math set (protractor/compass)

• 30 cm ruler (mm/cm)

• pencil case/box (that stays closed)

• Gym clothes - indoor running shoes, shorts, t-shirt, deodorant, (gymbag to carry these

items in)

• 3 ringed blank paper (1 pkg)

• Dudley combination lock, Key locks and 3-digit locks are not permitted

• back-pack with the student’s name inside

• water bottle

• Kleenex

Students entering Grades 7 & 8:

Students in the above mentioned grades will need to purchase the following supplies for

September 2011. It is important that your child has these items on hand at all times. As the items

get used up, you will need to resupply so that the students can fully take part in all activities at

school.

• Two - 3 ring binders (2-1/4" are the best)

• tabbed binder dividers - cardboard tabs if possible (not clear) (enough for 10 subjects)

• 3 ringed binder paper lined

• headphones

• French/English Dictionary

• 3 ringed blank paper (1 pkg)

• extra duo-tangs to hand in individual projects

• pencil case/box (that stays closed)

• pencils - sharpened

• thick markers

• scissors

• pencil crayons – sharpened

• erasers • calculator

• blue & red, black pens • back-pack with the student’s name inside

• hi-lighters •5 - CDR’s or Memory Stick for assignments

• pencil sharpener school monogrammed gym clothing - t-shirt, shorts(available

• glue sticks for purchase in the fall)indoor running shoes, deodorant,

• ruler - 30 cm (mm/cm) gym bag to keep these items in.

School Council

A School Council provides a valuable forum for the discussion of

issues that have an impact on the learning environment of a

school. The School Council provides input and advice to the

Principal and Vice Principal and a communication link to parents

in order that the school’s policies, programs, ,services and

procedures serve the need of the school community. Our School Council is made up of dedicated

members who meet on a monthly basis to discuss educational matters which impact our school

and community. Please consider becoming a member of the Forestview Public School Council for

the year 2011-2012. Our first School Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday September 20 at

6:30 pm in the Library.

Should you have anyquestions, please contact:

Mr. T. Bright, Principal

905-354-6261

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INTEREST FORM

I am interested ____________________________________________________ (name)

in being a Forestview Public School Council Member for the 2011-2012 school year. Interested

members will then elect the Executive for the School Council at our first meeting on September 20,

2011.

Please return this form to Forestview Public to the attention of Mr. Bright by Monday September

19, 2011.