Westervelts Corners Public School
20 Brickyard Way
Tel: 905-459-3456
Principal: Ms. S. Fraleigh
Office Manager: Mrs. J. Turner
Date
January 15
January 19
January 27
Vice-Principal: Ms. C. Paisley
Office Assistant: Mrs. K. Celenza
January 28
Event
Silly Hat Day
PA Day
Cosima Grunsky Performance
for Kindergarten students at 9:45
Grade 1-5 Trip to Toronto Symphony
January 29
Twin Day and
January 30
February 4th
February 2,3,4 & 5
February 6
Character Education Assembly
Inclusive at 2:20
Westervelts/ St. Cecilia’s movie
night – Big Hero 6
"Mad Scientist" program for our
Grade 3.
Kindergarten Registration
Report Cards for Grade 1-5
Students Go Home!
Details
Students can wear a silly hat all day!
No School for Students
Cosima Grunsky offers a fun filled, interactive
music experience for children.
Wow! A trip to the world renowned
Toronto Symphony Orchestra!
Ms. Lookman, Ms. Saleem and Mr.
Hancock hosting.
Details to follow!
The scientists will be visiting the
school the whole day to support our
science unit on Strong and Stable
Structures.
For all children born in 2010 and 2011
We can’t wait to share with you how
well your chid(ren) are doing at school.
Westervelts News
We hope that you had a wonderful winter break with your family! December was the month of caring,
and this is clearly evident throughout the Westervelts school community. We would like to acknowledge
and thank a number of families for a variety of special contributions made in the spirit of giving; we
received mittens, hats, scarfs and food for our community. Thank you!
Our Holiday Concert was WONDERFUL!
We sang, we rang bells, we played recorders, we danced and we had a fabulous time celebrating all of
our holiday traditions! A special thank you to our holiday committee Ms. Lehman, Ms.Gardash, Ms. Steel,
and Madame Bisson for helping to coordinate this outstanding event. Thank you to our guest musician
Mr. Vaidya and an extra special thank you to Ms. Lehman for all of her hard work and commitment to
our students in creating and bringing us this magical performance.
Mr. Ambury’s class hosted a garage sale to raise money for Free The Children on
December 4th. His grade 4/5 class raised a whopping $750! Mr. Ambury’s students demonstrated
caring for others, to help create a better world! Thank you to everyone who donated to and
supported this event.
Westervelts Corners Student Competed In the
2014 First Lego League WORLD CLASS Challenge
Our Eye Educators competed in the First Lego League Saturday, November 29th. Our school team
learned to design, build, test and program robots; they applied real-world math and science concepts,
learned critical thinking skills, and team building skills. Congratulations to Stajen, Tarnjot, Vikram,
Lisa, Shahzeb, Cynthia, Mohiswara, Pulkit, Shivali, and Jacquelline for their determination and success
in the FLL World Class Challenge. A special thank you for Mr. Ambury and Mr. Jackson for their
endless hours after school and on weekends to support our students’ success!
Grade 1-5 Trip to Toronto Symphony
January 28
Our staff is thrilled to offer our students the opportunity to experience the
excitement and wonder of music offered by the world renowned TSO.
Westervelts/ St. Cecilia’s movie night – Big Hero 6- Friday, January 30
“An action comedy adventure about brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a
criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his
closest companion-a robot named Baymax-Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on
a mission to save their city.” We will send you details about our movie night later this month.
Kindergarten Report Cards and Parent Interviews
Our Kindergarten teaching teams will contacting parents and guardians over the next couple of
weeks to set up an interview time to meet with you to your review your child’s progress in
kindergarten and give you your child’s Report Card.
Drivers We Need Your Help
With the cold weather upon us, we are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of families using the “Kiss and Ride”
located at the front of the school. Every day at 9:05, teachers are on duty ready to supervise your children as they
quickly and safely exit your vehicle and then walk along the pathway to the rear of the school. During this process, you
may remain in your car. We understand that there are a lot of cars using these lanes and we ask for your patience and
understanding during this time. We also ask that you continue to respect the guidance of the teachers on duty and
move your vehicles forward to unload the children. Unfortunately, we have had a number of situations which have
almost resulted in accidents as a result of drivers not adhering to school guidelines.
At the end of the day, a staff member escorts all “kiss and ride” students to the front of the school. As you pull up to
the school, using the designated lane, your child will be able to meet you without delay. Again, there is no need for you
to leave your vehicle.
We are sure that you would agree that student safety is most important! Thank you for helping us to make Westervelts
Corners a safe learning environment for all of our students!
Student Attendance
Please note that the school starts at 9:20 every day. It is important that all students are in class, prepared to
learn at the start of the school day.
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If students are not in their class at 9:20, they are late!
Students miss important social time with their peers before schools begins
Students feel embarrassed or self-conscious
Late arrivals can disrupt the routine of the classroom
A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child, and might get them to school in the wrong frame of
mind
Missing five or ten minutes of the day can make it harder for the students to understand the materials
being taught
Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a child’s skills and knowledge base, and can cause the child to
fall behind their peers and hurt their self-esteem
Parents, you can support your child by ensuring that you bring your children, on time, every day to school. If school is
cancelled due to weather, announcements will be made on the board website, on the radio and on the local news. If
schools are open, and busses are running, it is important that your child comes to school, on time! We thank you for
your support!
Bus cancellation & closing schools due to bad weather
During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather. Listen to the
radio for updates. Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio and television
stations listed below and posted at www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca. Information will also be available on Twitter
@Peelschools, Facebook at www.facebook.com/peelschools or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.
Winter is Here!
We encourage outdoor time as
much and as often as possible as
it is important for your
child(ren)’s health and
development to get regular fresh
air and exercise – and it’s a lot
of fun to play in the snow!
Please make sure that your child
is dressed appropriately for that
day’s weather before they leave
home. Coats, mitts, toques,
scarfs, and proper footwear are
necessary. In regards to indoor
recess, we make decisions at each
individual recess time based on
Environment Canada weather
reports and current existing
conditions at the school, and will
have indoor recess when the
weather is extremely cold
outside.
Please make sure that your
child’s clothing and footwear
are marked with his/her name,
as there are numerous students
who have the same color and
make of clothing/footwear.
Thank You!
Register for French Immersion by Jan. 30, 2015
The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m. Registrants after that date will be
put on a waiting list. The FI school for our area is Agnes Taylor Public School.
How to get more information:Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/French.
 Call Agnes Taylor Public School at 905-451-2531.
 Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/.
For more information, look out for the conference flyer at your child's school in February or visit
www.peelschools.org/parents/conference.
Conference helps parents make a difference in numeracy and beyond
The Peel District School Board is hosting its annual parent conference on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Fletcher’s
Meadow Secondary School in Brampton. This year, the conference will focus on numeracy—25 out of 60 workshops
help with math. Parents will still have the opportunity to attend workshops on other topics, including literacy,
special education and science.
This free learning event is open to Peel parents of students at all grade levels.
Registration opens February 2, 2015
Stay up-to-date! For more information, look out for the conference flyer at your child's school in February or
visit www.peelschools.org/parents/conference.
It's time to register children born in 2010 and 2011 for kindergarten
Register at Westervelts Corners on February 2, 3, 4 & 5
We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child
was born in 2011, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2015. Registration will be held at our
school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 2, 3, and 4 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 5.
Registration appointments will be in place for Thursday, February 5th.
What you will need to bring to registration
Proof of child's age
 Canadian birth certificate
 Canadian passport
 citizenship card/certificate
 Permanent Resident Card
 confirmation of permanent residence
 work permit
 refugee permit
Proof of address
 Ontario driver's license
 utility bill
 bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution)
 credit card statement
 federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents)
 purchase agreement
Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living
arrangement
Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated
Important information about immunization
In order to attend school in Ontario, your child must have an up-to-date immunization record. When you register your child for
school, you will provide a copy of your child's immunization record and the school will send it to Peel Health. After registration,
keeping your child's records up to date is your responsibility. Peel Health reviews immunization records regularly. Students who
are not completely immunized and do not have a valid exemption may not be allowed to attend school.
For information about immunization, or to get a copy of your child's record call Health Line Peel at 905-799-7700. Translation
services are available.
Extended-day program for kindergarten students- PLASP
Families have the option of enrolling their child in before and after-school programs developed by the Ministry of Education to
complement the kindergarten program. These programs are run by qualified, experienced staff from our childcare partners. At
registration, we will ask families to tell us whether they are interested in the extended-day programs. The programs can only
run if there is enough interest among families.
Registering students with special needs
Students who have a demonstrated developmental disability, physical disability, hearing or vision loss or
ASD/PDD diagnosis may require specialized support in the school setting.
The Peel board's Special Education Support Services department looks forward to working with families
as planning for their child's entry to school in September begins. For information about this planning
process, call 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2315.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2015
Registration by appointment will be held on:
Thursday, February 5, 2015
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
If you have neighbours who have children born in 2010 / 2011, please encourage them to
contact Westervelts Corners P.S. at 905-459-3456.
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PLEASE DETACH AND RETURN TO WESTERVELTS CORNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
WESTERVELTS CORNERS PUBLIC SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN (Born in 2010/ 2011) PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
CHILD’S NAME: _______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________
BIRTHDATE: ____________________________ HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER: _____________________
PARENT'S NAME: ______________________________________________________________________