"Happy people focus on what they have. Unhappy people focus on what's missing." ~ Andrew Matthews
Just a reminder to have an extra pair of clothes and indoor shoes as the grounds become very wet and muddy. This will help keep our floors and carpets clean throughout the school.
Our Winter Activity Day is Thursday Feb. 16th and is part of our Health & Physical Education program. If your child is not planning on attending and not on an early Family Day weekend vacation, students are expected to be at school. Please notify the school via phone (416) 396.2315 or email at bessborough@tdsb.on.ca and reason for your child's absence.
Friday is also a PA Day for all students so enjoy the long family weekend!
Have a phenomenal week!
~ Ms Broderick and Ms Rosenbloom
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!
Wellness Group
This week's wellness announcements focused on ways to stay stress-free at school. During our meeting this week, the Wellness Group watched a video about test anxiety, then we discussed strategies to help alleviate stress leading up to and during tests. We will be sharing some of our best suggestions during the morning announcement next week.
On Wednesday, we did our breathing exercises for the Mindful Minute. Here is the link:
Thank you for those who were able to attend! It was great to see such an active group and hear some good discussions occur at the tables.
You can view the presentation (and see other items not covered). Visit www.mathplay.net --> Presentations to access it and other materials.
Here is a copy of the presentation. Feel free to email caroline.rosenbloom@tdsb.on.ca if you have any questions about supporting your child with math.
You can view the presentation (and see other items not covered). Visit www.mathplay.net --> Presentations to access it and other materials.
Here is a copy of the presentation. Feel free to email caroline.rosenbloom@tdsb.on.ca if you have any questions about supporting your child with math.
Yearbook Committee
Winter Activity Day Photos
The Bessborough Yearbook Committee is looking for some photos of the upcoming Winter Activity Day for the yearbook. If any parent volunteers have an opportunity to snap a couple pics this coming Thursday, we would love you to share them with us.
Please send your best quality photos to bessboroughyearbook@gmail.com. Be sure to send the largest file size you have (best resolution) or if sending from your iPhone, please send “Actual Size”. We’re always looking for photos, so send any you want to share from any other recent school event too. For any questions, please email Sue Thurow at susan.thurow@tdsb.on.ca or Corey Ferguson at c.ginou@sympatico.ca.
This Monday, Movement Matters will be taking place again, in the gym at 8:20am. We are inviting all grades 1-6 to join us, and participate in some fun activities, and get some exercise to start the day off right. We hope to see you there!
Lunchroom Supervisors
We are looking for lunchroom supervisors who are willing to come and supply when needed. Supervisors will receive calls prior to 9:00 am to work at 11:40 am. If you are interested or have questions, contact caroline.rosenbloom@tdsb.on.ca.
Parent Presentation - Untangled: Getting Girls Ready for the World
For more information go to
https://www.havergal.on.ca/experience/faculty-staff/hcpd/parent-speaker-series/untangled/
Thursday, February 23
7 – 9 pm
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Damour
Location: Havergal College, 1451 Avenue Road, Toronto, Canada
Cost: $25 (in Canadian funds)
Dr. Damour will address parents to help them understand:
- The key stages of teenage development;
- How parents can help girls move successfully through the teenage years;
- How to know when to hang back and when to step in with help.
For more information go to
https://www.havergal.on.ca/experience/faculty-staff/hcpd/parent-speaker-series/untangled/
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
|
Ms Surdivall
Ms Collins
Ms Rosenbloom
|
5-8
|
Rm 10
|
All year - lunch (Mondays)
|
Smoothie Chat (Aka Girls’ Group)
|
Ms Angheloni
Ms Ho
|
7&8
|
Staff Room
|
Wed All year- before school
|
Movie Making Club
|
Mr King
Ms Reid
|
6-8
|
Library
|
Wednesday after school starting in January
|
Yearbook
|
Ms Thurow
|
6-8
|
Rm 17
|
Wednesdays after school
|
We Club
|
Ms Ciobanu
Ms Angheloni
|
5-8
|
Rm 31
|
Every Friday at lunch
|
Folkfest
|
Ms Cook
Ms Willoughby
|
3-6
|
Gym
|
Tues lunch Feb - May
|
Primary STEM
|
Ms Ho
Mr King
|
1-3
|
Rm 1
|
Wed October-May
|
Library ambassadors
|
Ms Surdivall
|
5-8
|
Library/
Rm 10
|
Tuesday, all year, lunch
Thursdays, all year, lunch
|
Junior Boys Club
|
Mr Baker
|
4-6
|
Rm 11
|
Thursdays @ beginning of lunch
|
ECO club
|
Ms Gamm
Ms Pornaras
|
1-8
|
Rm 2
|
Thursday @ lunch Jan-May
|
Concert Band
|
Mr McMillan
Ms Collins
|
7-8
|
Music Room
|
Thursdays after school (3:25-4:25), all year
|
Student Engagement
|
Ms Angheloni
Ms Ciobanu
Ms Wong
|
6 to 8
|
Rm 31
|
Thursday @ Lunch
|
Wellness Group
|
Ms Buksner
|
3-8
|
Rm 9
|
Wednesdays, Lunch
(November-June)
|
Junior Girls Club
|
Ms Wong
Ms Azodi
|
5/6
|
Rm 12
|
Tuesdays @ Lunch - 12 pm start
|
Georgia Walsh Memorial Wall Donation
With 100% support from voting H&S members, we will contribute to the Trace Manes Rejuvenation Project with a $1000 donation to the Georgia Walsh Memorial Wall. The balloon will recognize ‘Families of the Bessborough Home & School Association’. Our thanks to Alison Steinman, Laura Rumble, Lauren Morgan, Lindsay Blakely, Rebecca Handford, Tyler Lang and their families for bringing this proposal forward. Unanimous support and a relatively high number of votes says it all. A very worthy, feel good effort.
Appreciation Corner
A big thank you to Caroline Rosenbloom and the many teachers who led the Math Curriculum Night for parents. With learning goals based on excitement and taking chances, we got to explore the tools and strategies available to our kids. They are very lucky to have such dynamic thinkers leading them in the classroom.
Visit www.bessboroughhomeandschool.com now for details on all of this and more!
Trustee Gerri Gershon - Update
