High School Registration

Registration forms for YRDSB high schools were distributed to students today. Here are some important deadlines for you to be aware of.

 

January 28th  - Registration packages due

 

February  18 -  myBlueprint electronic course selection submissions due

 

February 22 - Printed and signed “Course Request Sign-off” sheets due

 

Please speak to your child’s homeroom teacher if you have any questions about high school registration.

York Region Skills Challenge Application

Snow Tubing at Lakeridge

The Grade 7 and 8 students will have an opportunity to go tubing at Lakeridge Resort on Friday, March 1, 2019. Please ensure the following: 

1. Register and pay on School Cash Online

 2. Complete the double sided consent form and return it to the homeroom teacher by December 21, 2018 

Lakeridge Bussing & other Details: 

Buses will be leaving Sir Wilfrid Laurier P.S. at approximately 9:00 am and will be returning to the school at approximately 2:30 p.m. from Lakeridge 

Ensure your child is dressed for an entire day outdoors in winter weather. We recommend: dressing in layers, snow pants, hats that cover the ears, gloves, boots, extra socks, warm jacket 

Students are encouraged to bring food to eat throughout the day. There is a cafeteria on site at Lakeridge for those who bring money for purchase of snacks - PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TUBING PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET 

 We will be in need of parent volunteers for this excursion. If you are able to participate, please indicate in the volunteer section of the School Cash Online form. Your child's homeroom teacher will be in contact with you if your presence is needed for the trip.

Graduation Shirts

The grad shirts were such a huge success, that we are opening up ordering one last time! You will have until December 20th to place your orders on Cash Online, and the shirts will arrive in January.

 If you missed out on ordering, or want to order another shirt, such as a t-shirt, this is your last chance! Order now until December 20th.

Me to We Holiday Gifts

WE Are Rafikis is a WE Schools fundraising campaign that helps empower artisans in developing communities to earn a living and take charge of their futures. For every gift you buy, half of the proceeds will go towards a WE Villages country and Pillar of Impact that your child's school has chosen to fundraise for.

There is a huge selection of bead necklaces available for $10.00. You can also order your gifts online at www.wearerafikis.com

If you want gifts before December 25th, the last day to order is December 17th, 2018.

School Apparel for Sale!

School Apparel

 

The SWLPS clothing is now available on School Cash Online for those who are interested in purchasing. 

Please complete your order by Friday Dec 14^th, 2018.

 

PET information session

A reminder of the PET Open House tonight ! FI presentation begins at 6:30, general presentation at 7 pm!

High School Timelines!

Grade 8 Transitions Timelines

Below are the timelines listed for Grade 8 transitions. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Friday, February 1, 2019	Registration Forms (and transfer forms, if applicable) are due to home secondary schools (please note separate due date for course selection process)
Tuesday, February 5, 2019	Date by which Regional programs (IB, ARTS, and BCSS) must provide a list to secondary and elementary schools of the Grade 8 students who have been offered and accepted placement
Wednesday February 6, 2019	Secondary Transfer meetings to be completed and students contacted by schools
Monday, February 11, 2019	Date by which students can begin locking in course selection
Friday, February 22, 2019	All course selections must be entered in myBlueprint
Monday, February 25 to Wednesday, February 27, 2019	Course Request Sign Off forms printed from myBlueprint by students, signed by parents/guardians

Ottawa Information Night

A reminder that Brightspark will be hosting an information session at Sir Wilfrid Laurier this Wednesday, November 7th at 6 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dress in Purple to Support Children's Aid Society

Dress Purple on October 24^th

 

Every October, Children’s Aid Societies across the province work with key partners to raise awareness about the rights of children and youth to safety and well-being, and the responsibility of adults and community services to help children, youth, and families who need support.   October 24 is Ontario Dress Purple Day Schools and communities across the province will dress purple.

 

To show support for children’s rights to safety and well-being, we invite students to dress purple on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

 

 

Grade 8 Trip Survey

We are looking at taking our Grade 8 class on a trip this school year. We are looking to travel in April 2019.

At this time, the price of the trip is dependent on the destination we choose and the number of participants. Trips include:

Motor Coach Transportation

Night Security

Tour Leader

Hotel accommodation

Breakfast/ Dinner

Admission to all group attractions

 

*The above is included in all of the destinations we are looking at but are subject to change for Niagara Falls and/or Blue Mountain

 

This is a fun, hands on learning experience for your child to discover the wonders of these great destinations!

Please follow the link below and complete the form to indicate your preference.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhvxEo8R-rSfso0pJkmLDaMR4dsNkACQCyAgcEaJggmoirbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Introduction to the Global Read Aloud

Walk TO

On Friday October 12th,  the Grade 8 students will be going on a field trip to Toronto to participate in an educational walking tour called Media on the Streets,  with WalkTO.

As part of our Media Literacy curriculum, students will explore what makes some messages powerful with a visit and walking tour to CBC’s headquarters to look at how stories are produced and explore advertising on the street. Students will using different media outlets to act as reporters to gather material for that day’s news.

The cost for this trip is $21.00 per student, which includes the workshop and bus. We will be leaving Sir Wilfrid Laurier at approximately 9:15a.m. Please send a packed lunch with your child as we will be having lunch at the conclusion of the tour.

Please fill out the permission form and submit the payment using Cash Online by Friday October 5th.

Thank you!

Picture Day!

Hello SWL Guardians & Parents!

 

 

Picture day is coming on Friday, October 19.

 

Make it simple by ordering your portraits online, using your Picture Day ID and child's first name to get started. If you prefer to order on paper, we will be sending an order form home as well.

 

Remember to smile and have fun!

Terry Fox

Terry Fox Run/Walk 2018

Date: Friday, October 5th
9 – 9:30 Grades 2 and 3
11 – 11:30 Grades 4 – 6
2 – 2:30 Grades 7 – 8

Rain date: Friday, October 12th

Donations can be made by visiting the website:
www.terryfox.ca/SirWilfridLaurierPSMarkham
or by sending money to school.

International Baccalaureate Program

Grade 8 Curriculum Presentation

We look forward to meeting you all tomorrow evening! In case you cannot make it, here is our presentation for Curriculum Night!

Curriculum Night

A friendly reminder that Curriculum Night will be held this Thursday September 27th, in Room 208. There will be 2 sessions; the first from 5:30 to 5:55 pm, and the second from 6:00 to 6:25 pm. Please attend the session that works best with you. We look forward to meeting you on Thursday evening.

The Grade 8 Team.

Stem Updates!

Hello families!

Due to popular demand, STEM MINDS has opened another section of LEGO Robotics on Thursdays after school from 3:00 - 4:00 starting next Thursday September 27.

You can view the attached flyer or visit the following link for more details:
https://stemminds.com/product/lego-robotics-sir-wilfrid-laurier-fall-2018-after-school/

Additionally, there are just 2 spots left in the Robotics 101 program on Wednesdays at lunch, so don't delay if you are interested in registering for the program!
https://stemminds.com/product/robotics-101-sir-wilfrid-laurier-fall-2018/

Please contact STEM MINDS at info@stemminds.com if you have any questions.

Stem Explorers

Hello families!

We are excited to announce the launch of new programs in partnership with STEM MINDS!

We will be offering a variety of programs on Wednesdays at lunch starting September 26.

STEAM Explorers is for ages 6+ and will provide students the opportunity to discover everything the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math have to offer! From building exciting hands-on projects to exploring the latest and greatest technologies, students will foster their creativity as they design, create, build and explore.

Robotics 101 is for ages 4-7 and will help students take their coding skills to the next level as they explore awesome coding apps and learn to program the BeeBot robot through a variety of problem-solving challenges, games, and activities.

LEGO Robotics is for ages 8+ and is an exciting opportunity for students to learn coding in a fun, hands-on, challenge-based environment using the LEGO® EV3 Mindstorm® Robots.

Please see the attached flyers for more details and the links to register.

There are limited spots in the programs, so don't miss out on your chance to be involved in this exciting STEM opportunity!

If you have any questions about the programs, please reach out to STEM MINDS at info@stemminds.com.

Important School Information!

Lunch Assistants Needed

We have job openings for School Lunch Assistants at Sir Wilfrid Laurier P.S. starting immediately. This is a paid position and the hours are from 12:20pm-1:20pm, Monday to Friday. If you are interested in applying for a position, full-time or part-time to support our school, please contact the school office at 905-927-1452. Thank you to our parent community for your continued support.


Agenda Sales

Our agendas have been delivered to the school. We will be selling them on Thursday and Friday, at morning and lunch recess, in front of the office, for $5.00. Please send exact change in with your child if you are choosing to purchase one.


Dismissal time

Our apologies about the typo in the Start Up Package.
Please note dismissal time is 3:00 p.m., not 3:30 p.m.

The Wellness Corner

This year, I am excited to announce that we will have a Wellness Corner in the classroom! Students are encouraged to take 5 minute mental health break during extended work periods. During this time they can knit, yoga, meditate, colour, or read!

Welcome back to School!

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the beginning of an exciting school year at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School! I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer. Mme. Campanaro (Homeroom, English, Math, Health), Mr Hamelin (French, Science), Mr Cherette (Physical Education), and Mme Skead (Music), Mr. Gratton (History/Geography), and Mme. Bilton (Visual Arts), have the pleasure of teaching your child this year. I am looking forward to working with each and every one of you, as well as the opportunity to meet with you on Curriculum Night.



Home-School Communication


It is important that your child has a personal organizational tool this year to keep track of homework and assignments. For students who choose to purchase them, agendas will be sold in the front foyer during the first week of school for $5 on a first-come/first-serve basis. You can also choose to purchase your own. As well, I will be posting homework on Google Classroom and classroom blog.


Sign up for Class Dojo


I will be using an app called classdojo. Class Dojo is an online behavior management system intended to foster positive student behaviors and classroom culture. Students earn ‘Dojo Points’ based on their classroom conduct. Teachers use Class Dojo to keep parents up to date on student progress and classroom happenings. Class Dojo is completely free for users. Class Dojo’s primary goal is to encourage positive student behaviors and to provide a means for teachers and parents to communicate frequently and effectively about student development. I have included the sign up procedure.


Technology


I would like to encourage your student to bring their own device if they have a laptop. This will help to increase the number of devices we have available to us when working in class. Many students in grade eight have cell phones which can often be a distraction in class. I am requesting that cell phones are either left in lockers or turned off in class. We may periodically use them for curriculum purposes but only at the direction of the teacher. If you need to reach your child urgently during the day, you can contact the office who will promptly relay the message.


Supplies and Binders


Students are expected to have the correct supplies at school every day. It is very important that their items be kept in a pencil case labeled with their name. Below is a list of suggested supplies:


Geometry Set

Scientific Calculator

Ruler

Eraser

2 Binders

Three hole punched, lined paper

Kleenex box donation

Dividers




Completed Assignments/Tests

During the school year, when students bring home work, please sign and return back promptly. I will also be posting marks on Google Classroom which you can ask your child to show to you. This will allow you to catch a glimpse of the level of work that your child has been producing and address any concerns.

Lockers

Students are expected to purchase a combination lock by Friday, September 7th to secure their belongings. Laser locks and locks with keys are not permitted. Please review with your child the following security measures: students must keep their combination lock locked at all times. All their belongings should be in their locker and not on the floor and finally, under no circumstances should they share that combination with another student.


Individual Student Needs

In order for me to get to know your child better, please complete and return the attached “Parent Survey.”


Schedule


Your child will be given a copy of their schedule and a copy will also be posted on Blog.

I greatly appreciate all of the support and guidance that parents provide for students throughout the school year and look forward to working with you to provide an engaging and challenging educational environment for your children.


Yours sincerely,




A. Campanaro




(905) 927-1452 x 203




andria.campanaro@yrdsb.ca