October 3rd-7th

On By Parkview PS

Orange Shirt Day:  It was wonderful to see so many staff and students in orange on Friday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day!  As we learn more about this day and its significance, we are encouraged to commit to reconciliation year-round.  Murray Sinclair, the former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission states, “This important work of reconciliation is not a one-day affair. As we say, it will take us several generations to ensure this is forever made a part of Canada’s national memory.”

Colour House Run:  Thank you to our families for coming out to cheer our panthers for our first Colour House Run! What a great way to demonstrate school spirit and bring our Parkview community together!

Book Fair:  The Parkview Library will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair the week of October 3rd to October 6th. In order to deter large crowds in the library, the Book Fair will only be open during class time and the library will be closed during recess and lunch time. Only one or two classes at a time will be visiting the Book Fair.

Each class will have a chance to visit the Book Fair in the library twice.  The first visit will be to browse and create a wish list. Then, the students will bring home their wish list to discuss with families which books or other items that they might like to purchase.  It is always up to each family whether or not your child will purchase any books or other items.  If you choose to allow your child to purchase items from the Book Fair, please send money or a cheque made out to Parkview Public School when your child’s class comes for his/her 2nd visit.  Here is a schedule so you know when your child is coming to browse or buy items at this year’s Scholastic Book Fair.

The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open the evening of October 6th during our meet and greet for families to browse and purchase items.  The Book Fair will be open from 6PM until 8PM that evening.

On Friday morning after announcements we will have a last call to purchase items and then the Book Fair will be packed up.  We will plan to have another Book Fair this winter.

A portion of each sale will go back to the school library. 

Thank you in advance for your support of the Scholastic Book Fair!

K. Vikse (Teacher-Librarian at Parkview PS)

Newcomer Session:  A reminder for newcomer families to join us on Oct 3rd to receive more information about the school and community. The session will be hosted by our MLL teachers and School Settlement Worker.  Details for the virtual and in person session were emailed out to families.

Meet and Greet:  Meet and Greet will take place on October 6th.  This is an opportunity for families to meet with your child’s teacher and hear about programming expectations for the classroom. Details for the evening were emailed out to families.

Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee:  The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) is calling on community members to apply for membership on the Board’s Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC).  The committee advises and supports the Board in fulfilling its commitment to ensuring that YRDSB schools and workplaces are equitable and inclusive places to learn and to work. Membership requires a commitment to attend meetings six times a year. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2022. More information about this volunteer opportunity, including how to apply, is available here.

YRDSB Anti-Asian Racism Research Project:  YRDSB is conducting research on the experiences of Asian students, educators, staff, and community members, in an effort to dismantle anti-Asian racism and to foster belonging and create safer spaces for Asian members of the YRDSB organization. If you are an Asian identifying member (East Asian, South Asian, South East Asian) of the YRDSB, then you are invited to participate in a virtual focus group (small discussion group) to talk about your experiences within the YRDSB institution. For your participation, you will receive a small gift.  If you are interested, please go to this link and RSVP by the deadline. 

Raising Resilient Children:  YRDSB is offering a free parent presentation for elementary parents and caregivers. The topic for this virtual session on October 6th at 10:00 a.m. will be: Triple P- Raising Resilient Children.  See this link for more information

Additional Math Supports:  Parents looking for additional Math challenges for students are encouraged to refer to this link, which has a number of board approved resources that can be used to support Math at home. 

TVO Resources and YRDSB Online Resources for Students:  In support of Ontario’s families this school year, TVO has assembled free K-12 learning resources and tools to complement in-class learning or to be used on their own by students and families that are curriculum-based, free digital learning resources.

TVO Kids is specific to preschool and school age from Kindergarten to Grade 5 with programming and games to get them ready for school and learning. 

TVO Learn has expanded to include new adult-guided Learning Activities for Grades 1 through 12 mathematics, language, science and technology and social studies.  

TVO Learn mPower offers 65+ free games to support students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 to develop fundamental Math skills through math and STEM games. 

TVO Learn Mathify TVO Mathify offers free, 1:1 math tutoring with Ontario Certified Teachers for Grades 4 to 12. Now available 7 days a week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET, and Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm ET. 

TVO Today has articles, videos of stories, current affairs, documentaries and podcasts.  

TVO ILC High school students in Ontario can access 144 courses developed by Ontario Certified Teachers. These not-for-credit courses are designed for independent study or study support.

Student Digital Tools and Resources – YRDSB:  

YRDSB also has resources to support learning at home that include the following – 

● Online Student Tools 

● Research Databases 

● Books, Media, Music and Videos 

● Math Resources 

● French as a Second Language 

● Adolescent Literacy (Grades 7-12)

Students can also access all available digital resources via the Research Databases section of the Student Tools and Resources public page. Need Help? Click on each resource link to further access information and navigation tutorials if available.

Future Dates: A reminder to families that picture day will take place on Wednesday, October 12th.

School Name: Parkview Public School
Picture Day Date: Wednesday, October 12

Upcoming Faith Days:  For faith observances this month, please see the YRDSB Multifaith Calendar located on the new revised YRDSB School Calendar page.

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