Karen Rocca, Principal

Heather Thomas,

Vice-Principal

Liz Cook, Superintendent

Carrie Andrews, Trustee

Kathy McDonald, Trustee

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Aloma Crescent April Newsletter

From the Principal’s Pen... Dates and Reminders

April 2

Easter Monday

School is closed

April 11

School Council Meeting-

Please join us in the library at

9:15am or 6:00pm.

April 13

Our Jump Rope for Heart

Fundraiser begins today.

Parents keep your eyes out

for pledge forms.

April 16

Please join us for Chat and

Chai in the library at 9:15am

to meet our school’s

Occupational Therapist

April 23-27

Come celebrate Education

Week at Aloma by visiting:

Our Aloma Bookfair

which runs the full week

with extended hours on

April 25th from 4:30-

6:15pm

Our Spring Concert

hosted by our Grade 1 to

3 students will begin at

6:30pm in the gym on

April 25th

April 26

Character Assembly

Please join us at 9:30 to

celebrate the attributes of

Responsibility, Inclusion &

Respect

Hello Aloma families,

Welcome to spring! April marks the last

third of our school year and our

students still have lots to experience

and learn. Continued focus on school

work is essential for our last three

months, even as they participate in the

exciting extra-curricular activities

happening at Aloma.

April continues to be filled with many

activities for students and parents. Our

OFIP tutoring is in full swing for our

grade 3 students as is our junior girls’

club and our primary and junior social

skills club. A number of extra-curricular

opportunities in both athletics and the

arts are in full swing and we are

preparing for our upcoming Jump Rope

for Heart kick off and our Fun Fair in

May. Read the article in this newsletter

to update you on happenings for

education week.

On April 11th students are encouraged

to wear pink to support inclusion and

anti-bullying, and on each Friday in April

students are asked to wear blue for

Autism Awareness month. As always, at

each character assembly students will

wear their green Aloma shirts.

With the warmer weather the water in

the creek behind our school runs quickly

and the water levels are higher. We

want our students to be safe. Please

remind children that walk to and from

school along the path/bridge to stick to

the path and avoid the creek. Also with

significant weather changes from

morning to afternoon students need to

be dressed for outdoor play. Dressing in

layers is ideal to adjust for cool

mornings and warmer afternoons.

A quick reminder to please call the safe

arrival line to report your child’s

absence, if your child is going to be late

or if you need to pick your child up early.

All of this reporting needs to be done

prior to 9:00am.

A change is coming to Aloma around how

we collect funds for food days, field

trips, etc. All schools in Peel are being

moved to a cashless system called Cash

Online. Training for Aloma will take

place in May and we will be live in June,

which means we will not be able to

accept cash at the school after that

time. Please watch for more information

about this change in May and June

newsletters.

I look forward to seeing families at our

school council meeting and our spring

concert.

Mrs. Rocca

Lunchroom Supervisors Needed

If you are interested in applying for the paid position of a supply Lunch Room Supervisor, please submit your cover letter and resume to Mrs. Thomas.

Your Character is Showing…

At our March student recognition assembly, the following

students received awards for their outstanding demonstration of the

character trait of Cooperation:

Chase Dantaye Advika Subha Kashvi Davin Maghilini

Al Mahdi Asil Muhib Shaana Meghana Kolton Jase

Abdulhaadi Manojan Simran Sahasra Kelis Shrivarsha Aleena

Owen Malakhi Mustafa Andrew David Bhavyansh Riya

Tyarah Poonkalai Waniah Arav Jasmine Jordan

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone on this achievement!

In April, we will recognize the character attributes of Responsibility & Respect.

We can demonstrate Responsibility, Respect and Inclusivity by:

*Taking care of other people’s properly and belongings

*Treating everyone with respect and value

*Setting goals and staying focused to stick with the task at hand until completed

*Reaching out to others in a fair and equitable manner

*Respecting differences

*Remembering that there is always room for one more

Aloma’s Fun Fair!

On Saturday, May 26th, Aloma Crescent Public School will host its second annual Fun Fair in conjunction with the X-Movement outdoor education program for students held during the week! Please save the date so that you and your family can look forward to having fun:

Participating in the X-Movement game & skill building Fun activities for children and families Food will also be available to purchase

Do you have craft, home based business? If so, you can also rent a table at the fair to sell your goods to

the local community. The cost to rent a table is $20. Please contact Mr Hinsperger at Trevor.Hinsperger@peelsb.com for more information regarding booking a table for this event.

We look forward to seeing as many families as possible at this event and will be sending more information

closer to the date.

Important changes coming to SafeArrival system in May 2018

The Peel District School Board is currently using the SafeArrival system by

Synervoice Technologies. As Synervoice has been sold to West Communications,

there will be slight changes to our SafeArrival system and how you will report your

child’s absence from school. The phone number to report your child’s absence will

stay the same, but there are a few other changes.

First, the transition to a new company and system will require parents to set up a new

account with School Messenger SafeArrival as data will not be transferred from the

old system to the new. More information on how and when to set-up your new ac-

count will be coming in the next month. Beginning on May 14, 2018, all elementary

school parents/guardians need to report the following to our new School Messenger

SafeArrival system:

Absences (less than 5 consecutive days)

Late arrivals/Early pick ups

The phone number will stay the same (855-209-6155). The website has changed to

(go.schoolmessenger.ca). Or you can Download a new School Messenger App

(from Google or Apple). Please be sure to delete the old Safe Arrival app after May

11, 2018.

Alerting this system, ensures that we are able to ensure the safety of your child in

a timely and efficient manor

Come Celebrate Education Week At Aloma Crescent PS!

Each year schools across Peel, celebrate and host a variety of activities to share all the wonderful exam-

ples of learning our students engage in each year. This year, Aloma will be celebrating Education Week

from April 23 to April 27th, 2018.

Our Primary Spring Concert will be held on Wednesday April 25th at 6:30pm. Please join us in the gym

to be inspired by our amazing Grade 1’s, 2’s and 3’s!

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held throughout the week. Families are invited to shop between

4:30pm and 6:15pm on Wednesday April 25th, 2018.

Our Monthly Character Assembly April 26th at 9:30am in the Gym

Stay tuned for up coming classroom events!

Celebrate Administrative Professionals’ Day Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

Peel schools will pay tribute to administrative professionals on Administrative Professionals’ Day on April 25th, 2018.

The Peel board appreciates the important job administrative staff do each school day and April 25th pro-

vides an opportunity to give these individuals the recognition they deserve.

Aloma Crescent Public School Goes PINK on April 11

On Wednesday April 11, 2018, Peel District School Board schools will recognize Day of Pink. We celebrate Day of Pink at Aloma to remind everyone of the importance of Equity and Inclusion in their daily lives and how showing support for others can combat bullying. “Equity and inclusion is something that all Peel schools teach throughout the year and discuss with students daily—it is embedded in everything we do,” says Peter Joshua, director of education. “Day of Pink is just one more way for us to ensure students and staff learn, work and develop in environments that are safe, equitable, inclusive, respectful and nurturing for all.” Day of Pink began when a high school student in Cambridge, Nova Scotia, was bullied with homophobic language because he wore a pink shirt to school. The next day, hundreds of students at his school stood up to bullying and wore pink to school to show their support for equity and inclusion. Join us by wearing pink on April 11th.

We Welcome the World Centres The Peel District School Board’s We Welcome the World Centres located in Brampton, Malton and Mis-

sissauga, are the first point of contact for all newcomer families to become familiar with the educational

system in Peel. The centres are open all year—including the summer months— from Monday to Friday,

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, the We Welcome the

World Centres provide newcomers with a host of services including: reception, orientation, interpreta-

tion and referrals.

At each centre, parents/guardians and students will discover:

settlement service information

age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources

information about various community supports

translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process

What is Special Education Advisory

Committee (SEAC)

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is a legislated committee that makes recom-mendations to the board on matters affecting the education programs and services for stu-dents with special needs. SEAC meets month-ly during the school year and consists of three trustees and representatives from organiza-tions within Peel. An important focus for SEAC members is to bring forward the views of their organizations and assist parents in navigating the school system. You can reach out to your trustees or the appropriate organization to discuss any matters regarding special education or join us at one of our monthly meetings. All meetings are open to the public and includes a set time for questions from the community. For more information about SEAC and the meeting schedule visit; http://peelschools.org/parents/specialed/specedac/Pages/default.aspx

Help us to Encourage and Enhance

Parent Involvement in Peel

Apply for a position on the board's Parent Involve-ment Committee The Peel board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) meets regularly throughout the year to review the board’s plans for parent involvement as they relate to parent, family and community engage-ment, and to make suggestions to schools, councils and the board regarding additional parent outreach. As mandated by the ministry, the purpose of Peel board's PIC is to support, encourage, and enhance meaningful parental involvement, work collabora-tively with the school board to support student suc-cess, seek out the advice and ideas of school coun-cils, and other parents and partners, and to develop strategies for enhancing parental engagement and outreach. Parent application packages will be available on April 6 at www.peelschools.org/PIC. Forms must be returned by April 11th, 2018.

FAST—families and schools together at Aloma We are starting out FAST program again at Aloma. This is an opportunity for families to spend time to-

gether, build connections with other families in our school community, engage in activities with children,

and enjoy a meal together as a family.

If you are interested in being part of this program that runs on Wednesday evenings at our school,

please contact Mrs. Abid or Mrs. Rocca to register as soon as possible. It is on a first come, first served

basis. We will be starting the program in the middle of April and it will run until the middle of June.

Looking forward to creating new connections and enjoying time together with you through FAST.

Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes

Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily life?

Through the Continuing & Adult Education depart-ment, the Peel District School Board offers a wide varie-ty of English language classes that help parents experi-ence success in Canadian English in both listening/speaking and reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of basic, intermediate and advanced English (Levels 1 to 8) as well as the more experienced learner needing to prepare for an IELTS exam. Classes are ongo-ing - Register anytime.

All learners that complete a session will earn a certifi-cate of learning from the Peel District School Board. Classes

operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed adult centres at:

Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross

Road, Unit 3

Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700

Hurontario Street

Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117

To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000, then press 2

Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL

Keeping Children Safe in and around Storm Sewers, Waterways

Rising and fast moving water in lakes, ponds and creeks is increasingly likely during spring. Children playing in and around storm sewers and watercourses, entering storm sewers through the outfalls, and entering storm sewers through access covers is dangerous. The following information will help keep children safe: water flows in storm sewers and watercourses

are unpredictable and may change quickly toxic gases may be present in and around storm

sewers and watercourses access is restricted, making rescue attempts are

difficult tragic falls could take place Please review this information with your children and let them know how dangerous storms sewers and waterways are.

Cozy Up and Read!

Please remember to join us every Thursday morning from

8:10am until 8:50 am for a chance to cozy up and read together

as a family. We have a wide variety of books and online

reading materials available in our school library.

Hope to see you at our next session!

Raising Resilience

Resilience is an important part of well-being. It is being able to ‘bounce back’ from difficult times, setbacks, and other

significant challenges. It includes being able to deal effectively with pressure, and get through tough times.

Raising Resilience Tip:

Accept children & youth for who they are

Children and youth are more likely to be resilient if they feel accepted for who they are. Acceptance means we must resist

the temptation to judge and criticize. When people feel validated they feel worthy and valued, which means when they

encounter setbacks they will have the confidence to try again.

Letting children know specifically what you love about them or why you are proud of them can bolster resilience.

“I am so proud of how you treat others with respect. The way you encouraged your classmates outside the school this

afternoon made them feel so special!”

“You worked so hard at that activity today. I know you didn’t come first, but all that matters is that you tried hard – and it

looked to me like you gave it everything you had!”

When we let people know we accept and care for them, and offer them specifics, they feel like they can conquer anything!

Online parent portal to access important student information

The Peel District School Board is excited to announce the launch of ParentConnect, an online parent portal to access

important student information. The pilot program was introduced at select schools and phased in to all Peel schools on Feb. 23, 2018.

What is ParentConnect? ParentConnect is a safe and secure website, created by the Peel District School Board, that acts as a sin-gle point to stay informed and to access all electronic services provided to Peel board parents and legal guardians.

The parent-friendly website will allow you to:

view school-based alerts and information

access real time absence reporting

view current and historic elementary report card information

get up-to-date busing information

review secondary school credit history and diploma status

To learn more about the benefits of ParentConnect, visit our school website or www.peelschools.org/parentconnect

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Easter Monday

No School

3 4

5

Author Visit for

K-2 Students

6 Pizza Day

Gr. 1-5

7

8 9 10 11 Day of Pink

Wear Pink to celebrate diversity and inclusion!

Kindergarten Pizza Day!

School council 9:15 and 6:00

12 13 Pizza Day

Gr. 1-5

Jump Rope for Heart Kick off

Assembly

14

15 16

Chat and Chai

9:15 am

17

18 Kindergarten

Pizza Day!

19 20 Pizza Day

Gr. 1-5

21

22 23 Aloma celebrates Education Week!

Scholastic Book Fair runs during

the day throughout the week!

24

Book Fair

25 Kindergarten

Pizza Day!

Primary Spring Concert 6:30pm

Extended Book Fair hours

4:30-6:15pm

26 Character trait

assembly 9:30am

Book Fair

27 Pizza Day

Gr. 1

Book Fair

-5

28

29 30

ALOMA CRESCENT P.S.

April 2018