Sunday 13 November 2016

Week of Nov 14th

A Message from the Administrative Team:
"Most comedy is based on getting a laugh at somebody else's expense.  And I find that that's just a form of bullying in a major way.  So I want to be an example that you can be funny and be kind, and make people laugh without hurting somebody else's feelings."      
                                                                                                         ~ Ellen DeGeneres

Bullying prevention week is coming up and it's a great time to talk to your kids about what bullying means to them.  It's a great opportunity to use the quotes in the Bulletin as a starting point for conversations, to get your child's ideas and have them share stories about their time with their friends.  Even if they are not being bullied, perhaps someone they know is.  Questions like, How is your friend feeling?  How can you help your friend?, has your child think about how they can advocate not only for themselves, but for others.  Our goal is to help students see how they can make a difference to their world around them.

Have a super week!
~ Ms Broderick and Ms Rosenbloom

Coffee Get Together with Trustee Gerri Gershon 
Tuesday November 15th 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

I am looking forward to our first Community Coffee of the 2016-2017 school year, this coming Tuesday, November 15th. These meetings are a great chance to chat about items happening in Ward 13 schools and an opportunity to network with fellow parents and your Trustee!

Unlike our regular Ward council meetings, there is no set agenda, so attendees have the chance to bring forward topics they would like to discuss.

I hope you have a chance to join us!
Thank-you,
Gerri


Google Map to Longo’s:  https://goo.gl/maps/DH4w2qEuauD2


From the Athletic Council:

The Bessborough Athletic Council is starting intramurals for both Grades 3 & 4s this coming week. Students will be eating in the lunchroom from 11:40 am - 12:00 pm. They will be picked up from there by a council member, and brought to the big gym. Intramurals takes place from 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm.
The schedule is as follows:
  • Mondays - Grade 3s  
  • Wednesdays - Mr. Khan’s Grade 4s 
  • Fridays -  Ms, Millan’s Grade 4s 
Make sure your kids are prepared with proper shoes, and a lunch.

The Bessborough Athletic Council is excited, and have prepared plenty of fun activities. This week, the game we will play will be decided by a vote, once we get to the gym.

Transitions & Upcoming High School Information Sessions
A reminder that the following High School Information sessions will be taking place the week of November 14  to November 18 that may be of interest to you:

November 15-Monarch Park-IB-7:00
November 16-Victoria Park -IB-5:30pm or 7:00pm                 
November 17- Rosedale Heights School of the Arts- 6:15pm or 7:00pm
November 18-Exams for MACs and Tops (Marc Garneau)
If you have any questions, contact bianca.angheloni@tdsb.on.ca.

SK French Immersion Info Night -
Wed Nov 23rd 2016 @6:30 pm (Northlea E&MS Library)

You are invited to attend a Sr Kindergarten French Immersion Information Evening.  Come and hear about:
P The French Immersion SK Program
P System Options & Placement
P Application Procedures
P and More . . .
For more information, please see the attachment.

Parent Presentation:  What IFing Our Way to Worry:  Anxiety in Children

Nov 23rd 2016 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker: Liza Finlay, Registered Psychotherapist

Dear Parents and Caregivers:
Your are invited to attend a special guest speaker presentation as follows:

Where: Blythwood Jr. P.S.
Who: All parents and caregivers at Blythwood Jr. P.S. and neighbouring schools. Feel free to bring a neighbour or friend.

Cost: FREE!

Refreshments will be served.
Babysitting available upon request

This presentation is partially funded by a PRO Grant from the Ministry of Education and the Blythwood PSC.

RSVP to: Lisa Windover at Lbuck_98@yahoo.com or 647-505-6015
Hope to see you there!
Blythwood PSC

Guys Night Out - Christmas Toy Drive
For more information contact Edward Wong [ewong@mapador.com].

Budget Vote Results
Thank you to all the parents who came out to our H&S meeting to vote on the Enrichment Budget.  All of the proposed items passed.  Our planned purchases are on the Home  & School website.

Lost & Found Look Through
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Our Lost & Found is FULL of sweaters and coats.  If you child has lost or left clothing at school, please come and see if it has made its way to the Lost & Found.  The clothing rack is located on the upper level of the school, around the corner from the office.  All clothing that is left after December 15th  will be donated to New Circles Community Services to help people in need.

Survey Says….
One more call out for feedback on this year’s Halloween Dance-a-Thon.  It was a huge success thanks to the wonderful staff, volunteers and parents who supported this fundraising event.  We raised $4,900 which will go towards a new initiative at Bessborough - a school wide Science Day!

We are always looking for ways to improve our events.  Please take a moment to fill out the short survey below.  Thank you!


Appreciation Corner
A big THANK YOU to Saba Al Mathno for collecting and organizing all the H&S memberships this year.  We have record enrolment, a great sign that our parents are excited and engaged in our school community.

And - our appreciation to all the teachers who are currently working hard writing report cards.

Visit www.bessboroughhomeandschool.com now for details on all of this and more!  
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