Parkview Spirit Wear: It’s Not Too Late to Order!
With the holiday season already upon us, are you looking for that “perfect” gift? Great news! We have a solution to your shopping needs because Parkview is pleased to present our new and improved Parkview Spirit Wear. With a new logo and improved design features, our Parkview Spirit Wear will be what’s “hot” in 2016.

Simply access your SchoolCash Online account to see the wide selection of clothing (T-shirts, sweatpants, shorts, hoodies, caps and toques available in our school colours and at affordable prices) we have waiting for you. You can even personalize some of the items. The Parkview Spirit Wear clothing sale ends on December 8th so that your order is ready in time for the holiday break.

The Culture of Compassion Presents: Parkview Toy Sale
It’s that time of year again!!! It’s time for the Parkview P.S. Toy Drive. During the week of December 8-12, the Culture of Compassion Club will be hosting a Toy Sale during morning recesses for charity. This is your opportunity to buy toys that are new to you and donate at the same time to help someone else in need. All proceeds will be forwarded to the Free The Children organization to pay for children’s education in Africa. To help us organize for the event, all of this week and next week we will be accepting any new or gently used toys you might have so that they can be used in the Toy Drive. Donations can be dropped off in boxes provided in the front foyer. Thanks in advance for your help. Toys can bring joys; We are the world; So LET’S GET GIVING!!!

FunScript: Support Parkview’s fundraising!
FundScrip is an innovative program to earn cash rebates for our school while you buy everyday items like groceries, gas or gift cards! Buy a gift card for $25 and receive a card for $25. Parkview gets a cash rebate. There are over 150 participating retailers including electronics, restaurants, sports and toys!

Go to www.fundscrip.com and click on Support Your Group.
Parkview’s code is GW5HZN.
A flier was sent home with students this past week with additional information. A copy of the flyer can be downloaded her at FundScrip Parkview flyer PDF.

Reminder for parents of Grade 8 Students
Ottawa/Montreal Trip Information Night
Tuesday December 8, 2015
in the Parkview Library
Trip date: late May 2016

Message From Our Trustee
It is that time of year when our schools brim with energy and excitement for the many diverse celebrations taking place across our region. I am always happy to join the festivities happening in our schools and appreciate the efforts of our students, staff and community members to bring the holiday season alive.

As we wind down 2015, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our parents and guardians for their support of our students and staff over the past few months. A school community is only as strong and welcoming as the people who make up that community. Our students, staff and community members have continued to demonstrate respect, character and commitment in their work and interactions over the last few months. As a trustee, I consider myself very fortunate to work with such supportive community and staff members.

On behalf of all of the trustees and staff of the York Region District School Board, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy holiday season.

All the best for 2016!
Billy Pang

Immunization Clinic
Dear parents of female Grade 8 students and parents of all Grade 7 students:
This is a reminder of the upcoming immunization clinic planned for our school.

York Region Public Health will be visiting our school on Tuesday December 15 to offer immunization against meningococcal disease (grade 7 students) and HPV human papillomavirus (grade 8 female students) as part of their school immunization clinic program. If you would like your child to be immunized, ensure York Region Public Health has your completed consent form on or before the day of the clinic.  If you have not already mailed in a completed consent form to York Region Public Health, you can download and print an immunization consent form from the School Immunization Clinics page on york.ca. The completed consent form can be sent to school with your child the day of the clinic.

For questions regarding vaccines or the school immunization program you can call York Region Public Health’s Immunization Program at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 73452.
www.york.ca/immunizations

The Week at a Glance

Monday December 7:

• Order Parkview Spirit Wear
• JK In-Class Observations for Parents

Tuesday December 8 :

• LAST DAY to order Parkview Spirit Wear
• JK In-Class Observations for Parents
• Grade 8 Over Night Trip Information session 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• School Council Meeting – all parents welcomed 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Grade 3 Gifted Screening

Wednesday December 9

• Northern Karate Lunch Program
• JK In-Class Observations for Parents
• Junior Co-ed Volleyball Team: Exhibition game @ Don Cousens PS
• Grade 3 Gifted Screening

Thursday December 10:

• Last Day for JK In-Class Observations for Parents

Friday December 11:

• Northern Karate Lunch Program
• Hot Lunch|Pizza Day

Next Week: Monday December 14 (no scheduled events)