PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
THIS ISSUE:
Principal’s Message 1
Eco Info 2
SCC Info 2
Student Voice and
Wellness
3
School Info 4—
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Dates to Remember 13
Rosebank Road P.S.
FEBRUARY 2017
M. Goslin
Principal
C. Craggs
Admin Assistant
Safe Arrival
1-844-350-2646 or
attendance.ddsb.ca
Rosebank Road Public School is committed to fostering mutual respect, honesty, and
responsibility among the school community so students can achieve at their highest level
of learning.
FEBRUARY 2017
WE BELIEVE ALL STUDENTS CAN
SUCCEED
It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through our school year, and we must share with
you how proud we are of our hardworking and caring students who continue to inspire us
with their curiosity, commitment to others and challenging questions. Our school plan identi-
fies three key areas to support student achievement and well-being: Assessment For, Of
and As Learning, Student Voice to enhance critical thinking, and Guided Instruction. This
newsletter includes a variety of worthy websites for parents and students to explore at
home. We hope you find them valuable and your feedback is always welcome. Report cards
go home Feb. 15, and we encourage all families to read them together, set achievable goals
and continue to maintain strong partnerships with your child’s teachers. As we move into
the second half of the school year, Rosebank staff continue to offer your children opportu-
nities to lead, learn and grow. The 21st Century classroom provides our young citizens to
experience learning that is meaningful to their world.
Mrs. Schmidlechner, Your Guest Principal. Thank you for your warm welcome!
Principal update: Mrs. Goslin’s absence has extended until March Break, due to the passing
of her father, Mr. Lake. The Rosebank community extends its sincere sympathy to Mrs.
Goslin and her family at this sad time. If you would like to donate, you can donate to
www.pancreaticcancercanada.ca or the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital.
The next SCC Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30 pm in the library.
Your SCC Members are:
Kim Naylor Steph Campbell Stephanie Hoffe Nicole Sampson Lee Woodbine
Terri Plaitis Michell Gonsalves Lisa Robinson Charlene Schenuneman Naj Zaheer
Pencil Grams and Kettle Corn Popcorn order forms went home yesterday with the students. The cost of the popcorn is
$2 and it is separate from the Wacky Wednesday Snack Days.
Lunches for March to June will be posted on School Cash Online on February 6th until the 24th. We will not be accep-
ting late orders for this group of lunches.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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ECO CLUB INFO
We are ECO HEROES because we:
Turn off lights when not in use.
Turn off electronic equipment when not in use.
Close windows and curtains at the end of the day.
Sort and recycle items in the blue and red bins correctly.
Class members participate in the boomerang program.
Vents are kept clear.
Use GOOS (Good On Other Side) paper.
Bring litter-free lunches.
Boomerang our lunch—we take our garbage and compostables back home.
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STUDENT VOICE...
“Be the change you want to see in the world”
Members of our Equity Team went to the DDSB Office on Thursday, January 12th to con-
tinue our initiative of supporting Equity within our school environment. The students had
an opportunity to talk to student leaders from other schools about issues of equity and
inclusion.
STUDENT WELLNESS...
What is Self-Regulation?
Self-Regulation is the ability to control one’s emotions, change our energy levels to meet the demands of a task, to
avoid distractions, to understand social interactions and how to connect and care for others in how they are thinking
and feeling.
Self Regulation and Student Success
Through research over the years, it has been proven that one of the major keys to student success is self-
regulation.
When students are able to control their emotions, focus on the tasks at hand and tolerate frustration, they will be
more successful in school and in life.
At Rosebank, we are dedicated to making sure all students have access to self-regulation strategies in and out of the
classroom.
If you have any questions about self-regulation and how the strategies are implemented in the school, please feel
free to contact the school and speak to Mrs. Colhoun.
CHARACTER EDUCATION
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Telephone pre-registration for Junior and Senior Kindergarten programs for September 2017 began on January 17,
2017. Parents should phone the school after 9:30 a.m. to pre-register their child. Please do not call prior to this time as
phone lines will be tied up for the safe arrival program. Proof of the child’s birth date and other information will be re-
quested later. Students currently in Junior Kindergarten do not need to pre-register.
Please share the above information with neighbours who may have children who fit into these categories and do not have
siblings attending our school.
JK in September 2017, a child must be 4 years of age by December 31, 2017.
SK in September 2017, a child must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2017.
ALLERGIES AT ROSEBANK
Thank You For Keeping All ROSEBANK Students Safe! We continue to thank all our students, staff, families and
visitors for continuing to ensure that all our students are safe at school. Please, do not bring the following food items to
school: PEANUTS OR ANY NUT PRODUCTS
We recognized excellence in the 4A’s—
Academics, Athletics, Arts and Attitude at
our January assembly. This month we will
be shining a spotlight on Integrity, Our
next Character Ed assembly will be in the
gymnasium. We hope that you are able to
join us on February 22 at 9 am.
Oral Language Talking is one of the most important things we do in life. We get to know each other through talk. We share
our thoughts and feelings through talk. We learn through talk. We teach through talk. We use talk to shape our ideas and
reach into new worlds of experiences.
How can I help my child with speaking and listening?
· Involve your child in conversations, plans, and discussions
· Talk about familiar things with your younger child and ensure your child has a wide range of experiences to talk about
· Provide an example of good listening and avoid responding with “Mmm” or “just a minute”
· Talk about topics of mutual interest (a family trip or shared experience) with the expectation that your child will listen and
respond
· Play board games and language games (I spy or Snakes and Ladders) that encourage conversation and teach social skills, such
as turn taking and winning versus losing
· Make mealtimes talking times and encourage all family members to participate
· Teach your child to use the telephone
· Ask your child to retell a story or explain a favourite part
· Encourage your older child to listen and respond to others’ opinions. Support your child in developing confidence to express
his or her understanding and thoughts.
From Parents as Partners: Helping Your Child’s Literacy and Language Development (First Steps)
Black History Month provides an opportunity to share and learn about the experiences, contributions and
achievements of peoples of African ancestry. It was initiated in Canada by the Ontario Black History Society,
which was founded in 1978. Through the efforts of the founders of the Ontario Black History Society, in-
cluding Dr. Daniel G. Hill and Wilson O. Brooks, a petition was presented to the City of Toronto to have Feb-
ruary formally proclaimed as Black History Month. In 1979, the first-ever Canadian proclamation was issued
by Toronto. In 1993, the Ontario Black History Society successfully filed a petition in Ontario to proclaim
February as Black History Month. Black-Canadians have contributed to all areas, enriching the Canadian edu-
cational, political, business, religious, and cultural landscapes. Early contributors worked within the Black
community, without much public recognition. Sometimes, a Black person would gain high office due to their
skill, experience, wealth, or commitment that made their race less of an issue. Later, as more opportunities
were fought for, or opened up, more African-Canadians could enter a wider range of public positions. African-
Canadians were at the forefront of the anti-slavery movement in the 1800s and were equally involved in hu-
man rights struggles in the 1960s and 1970s. Canadian segregation was addressed, and dealt a severe blow
through the Viola Desmond incident, but more work had to take place across the country to loosen the hold of
negative laws, behaviours, and practices. Those who worked to create change and who have taken a risk on
behalf of the rights of others have helped to recast Canadian society. Of recent note is this year in Ontario
we have officially marked January 21 as Lincoln Alexander Day highlighting the work of yet another promi-
nent Black Canadian.
For more information: http://www.biography.com/tv/classroom/about-black-history-month
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/multimedia/video/bhm/pierpoint.asp
Online Treasure Hunt – BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/games/museum/index.asp
The Underground Railroad – A Journey To Freedom (documentary trailer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60oFmPwLz8U&feature=related
Underground Railroad: The William Still Story – 60 minute documentary
http://video.pbs.org/video/2181724307
Ontario Black History Society http://www.blackhistorysociety.ca/index.php
Who’s Who in Black Canada (This site showcases Black Canadians who excel in their lives and contributions
to the community. One goal of this site is to inspire the pursuit of excellence)
http://www.blackincanada.com/
Literature
http://www.cbc.ca/books/black-canadian-literature.html#igImgId_33865
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
As February is upon us, and we may have more time to spend indoors with our families, here are some websites to
help warm up our wintry evenings:
Reading / Writing (Primary/Junior):
www.raz-kids.com
www.readtheory.org
http://www.readingresource.net/websitesforkids.html
www.scholastic.com/teachers/student-activities
writingfix.com/writingfix_for_kids.htm
www.starfall.com
www.highlightskids.com
www.shortlineonline.net
www.readwritethink.com
www.kidsclick.org
www.owlkids.com/ChickaDEE/index.html
www.pbskids.org/games/reading
Reading / Writing (Junior/Intermediate)
www.readwritethink.com
https://sites.google.com/site/gameonlearning/la-middle-school-
games
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/k12links.htm
eduscapes.com/tap/topic86.htm
French:
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/
http://www.tfo.org/fr/jeux
The encyclopedia—French.eb.com/junior
Homework help—http://voilalearning.com/en/free-online-tutoring/)
Rosebank students learn how to be successful in math.
HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Robotics: Problem solving and Innovation This fall we launched a robotics team for grades 6-8. Using Lego Robotics NXT kits, we engage in the engineering design
process by building robots that meet the design requirements for specific challenges. We have an opportunity to learn the
basics of programming, understand logical program sequencing, and engage in creative problem solving using the NXT drag-
and-drop programming tool. We are looking forward to using Sphero SPRK+ next!
We are: Kailey, Sara, Taylor, Isobel, Olivia, Nicole, Nyah, Christos, Cole.
Makerspace: A Place to Create
Makerspaces are creative, DIY spaces where students can gather to create, invent, and learn. This approach integrates the
STEAM fields and emphasizes student learning through exploration, collaboration, research, design, modeling, tinkering, and
prototyping. We make things that we are curious about, things that spring from our imagination, things that inspire us and
things that we admire.
Currently, we have students working on recycled art sculptures, building contraptions that test the laws of physics, and
building microscope adaptors. Every Tuesday after school our learning commons transforms into a Makerspace. What will
you make?
These young engineers are trying to un-
derstand why their robot wasn’t able to
turn. With some problem solving and
teamwork, they were able to locate the
issue: a faulty port!
The Juniors share messages of Social Justice.
We are proud of our Rosebank Kindy author.
One of our Kindy’s work.
Anne-Marie Laginski - Superintendent of
Pickering Schools (905) 666-6486
Eleanor McIntosh - Administrative Officer
for Pickering Schools (905) 666-5500
Trustees:
Chris Braney (905) 509-2426
Paul Crawford (905) 852-0575
DATES TO REMEMBER
591 Rosebank Road South
Pickering Ontario
L1W 2N6
Phone: 905 509 2274
Fax: 905 509 2617
Email:rosebankroadps@ddsb.
ca
http://www.ddsb.ca/school/rosebankroad
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SCHOOL BELL TIMES Morning Entry Bell: 8:40 a.m. Morning Recess: 10:15 a.m. Lunch Bell: 11:25 a.m. Afternoon Entry Bell: 12:25 a.m. Afternoon Recess: 2:00 p.m.
Dismissal: 3:10 p.m.
FEBRUARY—Black History Month
2—Gr 1 French Immersion Parent Info Night at
Frenchman’s Bay PS @ 7 pm
10—SK and Gr 8 Graduation Photos
14—Valentine’s Day
15—Report Cards go home
20—Family Day (school closed)
22—Pink Shirt Day
Rosebank Road P.S.
MARCH
10—17 March Break
23—Hearing Test