A Message from the Administrative Team:
~ Unknown"Fair isn't everyone getting the same thing. Fair is everybody getting what they need in order to be successful."
We will have our Remembrance Day assembly on Friday in the gym. Parents & community members are welcome to join.
There is an important Home & School meeting this Tuesday. See below for more information.
Teachers will begin to schedule interviews to go over questions you have about your child's report cards. Please wait for your teacher to let you know what their scheduling procedures will be.
Have an incredible week!
~ Ms Broderick and Ms Rosenbloom
Home & School Enhancement Budget Vote -
Tuesday November 8th 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Americans are not the only ones voting on Tuesday November 8th! So is Bessborough's Home & School!
Home & School members will be voting on where to allocate dollars raised through H&S events and activities (such as Dance-a-Thon, Men with Axes and the Street Crawl) that allow us to enhance school spirit and strengthen community relationships. In the past, funds have helped pay for: library books; reading, drama and dance programs; art supplies; school athletic team jerseys; wellness and guidance initiatives and; technology tools and student workshops.
Here is a link to the draft budget so you can review it before the meeting. It is also on the Home & School website.
Don’t forget to bring your phone - you need it to vote!
Babysitting will be provided in the mini-gym.
It's daylight savings and we love getting an extra hour of sleep. Don't forget to FALL BACK and set your clocks one hour back.
Enjoy the extra sleep!
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 . . .
P and More . . .
For more information, please see the attachment.
A reminder that the following High School Information sessions will be taking place the week of November 7 to November 11 that may be of interest to you:
November 8
- Danforth Collegiate-MaST - 7:00
- Wexford School of the Arts-Visual & Media - 7:00
November 9
- Bloor Collegiate-Tops - 6:30pm
- Wexford School of the Arts-Performing Arts - 7:00
November 10
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI-IB - 6:30
Grade 8 Specific:
1. Students have been re-acquainted to myBlueprint and completed surveys in reference to: Learning Styles, Personality, Interests, Motivations and Knowledge. Students have been encouraged to share their results with you, website for access is www.myblueprint.ca/tdsb In December the aforementioned data will be used as a guide to begin high school course planning.
2. Students have received a copy of the Choices for 9 brochure, which is a summary of the Transitions presentation that has been delivered. For reference a copy has been attached.
Grade 7 specific:
1. Students have created myblueprint accounts (www.myblueprint.ca/tdsb) and have completed Learning Styles surveys..next focus will be on goal setting.
Remembrance Day Assembly - Nov 11th @ 10:45 am
We will be having our Remembrance Day Assembly this Friday November 11th at 10:45 am to honour those who have fought for and supported peace for our nation.
Parents and community members are welcome to join us in the large gym.
Parents and community members are welcome to join us in the large gym.
Dental services are offered to children (0-17 years), parents enrolled in selected Toronto Public Health programs and seniors (65 years and older).
To be eligible:
Services Include:
To be eligible:
- You must live in Toronto
- You cannot have dental insurance
- You are not able to pay for dental care
Services Include:
- examinations
- fillings
- root canal treatment on selected teeth
- extractions
- partial and full dentures - a fee may be required for dentures
- prevention and education
- fluoride treatment
- cleanings
- sealants
For more information, please see the attachment.
For information on Nutrition and Food access go to http://ow.ly/S09nc .
H&S Meeting/Vote - THIS WEEK!
It’s not too late to join Home & School and have a say in where our fundraising dollars get spent in the school. Our next meeting is THIS Tuesday, November 8th from 7:00-8:30pm in the library. It is open to all parents and will focus on the enrichment budget.
We will be voting on where to allocate dollars raised through H&S events and activities (such as Dance-a-Thon, Men with Axes and the Street Crawl) that allow us to enhance school spirit and strengthen community relationships. In the past, funds have helped pay for: library books; reading, drama and dance programs; art supplies; school athletic team jerseys; wellness and guidance initiatives and; technology tools and student workshops.
You MUST be a H&S member to vote. If you don’t have your membership yet, you can get the form by clicking here or go to the H&S website under the tab ‘Who We Are’. Please submit with a $20 cheque made out to Bessborough Home & School to the office. Or, you can bring them to the meeting on November 8th.
Here is a link to the draft budget so you can review it before the meeting. It is also on the Home & School website.
Don’t forget to bring your phone - you need it to vote!
Babysitting will be provided in the mini-gym. See you on Tuesday!
That’s a Wrap!
This year’s Halloween Dance-a-Thon was a huge success due to the wonderful staff and volunteers who made this event happen. Thank you to all of our parents who chose to support this fundraising initiative.
Our kids had a blast moving and grooving with their friends and just over $4,500 was raised for the school. The fundraising committee is pleased with the event overall, but we do recognize that there is always room for improvement. Please take a moment to fill out the short survey below. Thank you!
Appreciation Corner
A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who made this year’s Cross Country season such a big success. Pam Horwood, Tony Hammill, Sheila Allen, Michelle Rinaldo, David O’Connor, Robyn Israel, Ms. Thurow, Mr. Baker, Mr. Casey and all the parents who guarded the corners, passed out popsicle sticks and helped out at the meets.
Another big thank you goes out to the Dance-a-Thon crew who helped pull this fantastic event together - Jenn O’Donnell, Andrea Jeffery, Leyli Goodale, Katherine Weinman, Shawna Hogan, Saba Al Mathno and Laura Rumble.
Visit www.bessboroughhomeandschool.com now for details on all of this and more!
