"I raise up my voice, not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard...we cannot succeed when half of us are held back. "
~ Malala Yousafzai
We would like to wish Renee Cronier a wonderful maternity leave and thank her for always caring for our students, parents and staff. She will be taking some time to get ready for her second baby. We look forward to meeting him or her soon! We will miss you Renee!
There will be lots of events happening in February, which means lots of forms to return. Please make sure you check your child's backpack as well as your email as some forms are sent electronically.
Have an incredible week!
~ Ms Broderick and Ms Rosenbloom
Please check our school calendar for upcoming activities:
- Parents Only Math Night (Feb 8)
- Winter Activity Day (Feb 16) - permission forms will be going home soon
- Gr 6 Sheldon Outdoor Ed Trip (Feb 21-24)
- Gr 8 Graduation Trip (June 12 - 16) - Forms will be sent soon. Parents can register online at www.edutravel.com/redeem.
- Blue Jays game (April 20) - Save the date! (Note: We will let teachers know how many parent volunteers each class will need. Parent volunteers will need to pay for their own ticket and TTC).
February 16 & 17 2017
Kindergarten registration will take place on Thursday February 16th & Friday February 17th. If you know of parents who are registering their child, please ask them to call the office to book an appointment for registration.
More information can be found on our school website!
The yearbook committee is looking for your photos! Don't forget to send them in.
The Yearbook Committee is holding a winter photography contest. All students are invited to enter. Simply snap a photo of your favourite winter wonderland scene and email it to bessboroughyearbook@gmail.com.
We are looking for photos that do not show people's faces. Contest closes January 31.
Last week the Wellness Group focused our daily announcements around tips to help get back into a healthy routine (eating well, getting to bed on time, staying organized, etc.). Our Mindful Minute on Guided Meditation can be found here https://youtu.be/dEzbdLn2bJc.
This week, the Wellness announcements will focus on ways to demonstrate respect. Our Mindful Minute on Progressive Muscle Relaxation can be found here Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise.
Winter Lunch ProgramsThe following sessions will be running this week. Please ensure students who normally eat lunch at home, bring their lunch to school that day.
For more information about the lunch programs, please contact Jacqui Dickens at jacandphil98@hotmail.com or Laura Rumble at laura.rumble10@gmail.com.
The Bessborough Athletic Council is running intramurals for grade fives and sixes. Because there is no school on Friday, only the grade fives will have intramurals this week, Thursday at lunch.
Students participating will be picked up from the lunchroom at 12:00 and brought to the big gym to begin their first intramural. Please make sure they are prepared with proper shoes and a lunch.
The Bessborough Athletic Council is excited to continue more fun intramurals in the weeks to come.
Junior Boys Basketball
Junior Boys Basketball
Thanks to all those who tried out. Team will be posted on Monday. Practice next week will be on Tuesday after school (until 4:20) and Wednesday morning (7:45).
Movie Making ClubAttention future directors, cinematographers, script writers, designers and actors. Do you have a story to tell? Are you interested in learning more about how your favourite films are made? Have you started to make movies with your friends and want to learn new skills to make your films more professional?
If so, you are invited to join Bessborough's new Movie Making Club. Any students in Grade 6 - 8 who would like to attend are invited to meet Mr. King and Ms. Reid at 3:30pm on Wednesdays in the Library.
Junior Boys Club:
Meeting next week at 8:00am in the staff room. Any questions? Contact Mr Baker.
School Clubs
Many staff have dedicated their time to provide opportunities for students to be leaders, have an impact at the school or community. Please see the schedule below for the clubs and times these are available.
Many staff have dedicated their time to provide opportunities for students to be leaders, have an impact at the school or community. Please see the schedule below for the clubs and times these are available.
Name of Club
|
Teachers Involved
|
Student Grade/Division Applicable
|
Location
|
Day of the Week
&
Time of Day
|
Tech Committee
|
Tina S, Laura & Caroline
|
5-8
|
Rm 10
|
All year - lunch (Mondays)
|
Smoothie Chat (Aka Girls’ Group)
|
Bianca & Karen H.
|
7&8
|
Staff Room
|
Wed All year- before school
|
Movie Making Club
|
Mark K & Tina R
|
6-8
|
Library
|
Wednesday after school starting in January
|
Yearbook
|
Sue
|
6-8
|
Rm 17
|
Wednesdays after school
|
We Club
|
Mirela & Bianca
|
5-8
|
Rm 31
|
Every Friday at lunch
|
Folkfest
|
Heather & Nancy
|
3-6
|
Gym
|
Tues lunch Feb - May
|
Primary STEM
|
Karen H. & Mark
|
1-3
|
Rm 1
|
Wed October-May
|
Library ambassadors
|
Tina S
|
5-8
|
Library/
Rm 10
|
Tuesday, all year, lunch
Thursdays, all year, lunch
|
Junior Boys Club
|
Mubarak
|
4-6
|
Rm 11
|
Thursdays @ beginning of lunch
|
ECO club
|
Steph G & Kelly
|
1-8
|
Rm 2
|
Thursday @ lunch Jan-May
|
Concert Band
|
Justin & Laura
|
7-8
|
Music Room
|
Thursdays after school (3:25-4:25), all year
|
Student Engagement
|
Bianca,Stephanie W& Mirela
|
6 to 8
|
Rm 31
|
Thursday @ Lunch
|
Wellness Group
|
Sarah
|
3-8
|
Rm 9
|
Wednesdays, Lunch
(November-June)
|
Lego Robotics
|
Neil, Ryan, Laura, Jeff
|
6-8
|
Rm 30
|
Tuesdays @ lunch (now-Jan)
|
Junior Girls Club
|
Steph & Melika
|
5/6
|
Rm 12
|
Tuesdays @ Lunch - 12 pm start
|
Choir
|
Tina R & Ryan D
|
3-8
|
Music Room
|
Wednesday morning
(8:00 am - 8:30 am)
|
Trustee Gerri Gershon - Update
Pizza Party!
The next Pizza Lunch is THIS Thursday January 26th so no lunch packing required on Thursday if your kids are signed up.
Ready to Read!
Thanks to funds from H&S, the Forest of Reading program has kicked off at Bessborough.
Here’s a look at the books set up in the library.
Families keen to learn more can click here: https://sites.google.com/a/tdsb.on.ca/bessborough-library/forest-of-reading-2017 or check out the twitter feed: @Bessborough_FOR
You’ll learn about ongoing activity related to the Forest of Reading as the kids start rating and talking about the books.
Thanks to Ms. Surdivall and all our staff who have volunteered as readers in this program.
Well Wishes
We’d like to send our best wishes to Renee Cronier who is leaving early on maternity leave. Thank you for everything you do for Home & School and all our Bessborough families.
Appreciation Corner
THANK YOU to our Social Series Chairs Cabrina Skillen and Lauren Morgan for organizing Sub Lunch Days at Bessborough!
Visit www.bessboroughhomeandschool.com now for details on all of this and more!
