WE ARE BUILDING IT TOGETHER
January 2016
LORENVILLE LYNX
NEWSLETTER
Upcoming Events:
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Karate Kids – Wednesdays at 1:00 until
March 9th
Pizza Days – Wednesdays at 11:00 in
January
Milk and Cookie Day – Fridays in January
January 11 – 15 Grade 4 CCAT Testing
January 12 – ELC Class to Heart Lake S.S.
January 13 – Grade 4 and 6 Invasive Species
Presentation
1. Renewed Computer Technology (RCT) offers low-cost,
quality refurbished computers to families with a low-income.
Qualified applicants can purchase a desktop for $60 or a
laptop for $150
Prices include software, a two-year warranty and tax. For
more information, contact RCT directly, call 905-795-0627 or
visit their website at www.rcto.ca.
2. Peel families now have access to the following exclusive
offers from VIG Solutions:
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Special Technology Offers for Peel
Board Students and Parents.
Does your child need a computer or tablet for
school? Equity of access to technology is a
key priority for the Peel board. That's why
we've worked with a number of technology
companies to offer discounted devices to Peel
families.
ATTENDANCE LINE
905-453-7091 press 1 to
leave your child’s name,
teacher, and reason for
absence.
Intel Dual Core, 2GB, 160GB computer with a 17-inch
LCD monitor -- $110
10-inch netbook with 1GB ram, 160GB hard drive, Wi-Fi
capability and Windows 7 -- $60.
Taxes and shipping will be applied to product costs, and all
items come with a six-month warranty. To purchase
products, visit www.refurbitstock.ca/peel and enter peel
region before proceeding.
3. Microsoft Office is now free for families in Peel. Visit
Microsoft.ca/freeoffice to install the program for free on up
to 5 devices.
Health & Nutrition News
Engaging in regular physical activity helps
you to sleep better, burn off excess
calories, increases happiness, and helps
maintain a healthy body weight. Children
should be engaging in regular physical
activity for at least 60 minutes 3 times per
week. Need some tips to get your family
more active? Check out these Region of
Peel information sheets:
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/hlmvs/pa-ap/05paap-eng.php
http://www.participaction.com/make-roomfor-play-2/take-action/
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center
/staying_fit/active_kids.html
It's Time to Register Children Born
in 2012 for Kindergarten
We inspire success, confidence and
hope in each student…and it all starts
in kindergarten! If your child was born
in 2012, he or she can start
kindergarten in September 2016. You
can register your child at any time
during regular school hours—just visit
the school he/she will be attending to
register.
Peel schools will also hold a
Kindergarten Registration Week with
special registration activities during
Feb. 1 to 4, 2016. Visit Lorenville P.S.
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2, 3
and 4 and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 4.
Board Policy for Extreme Temperatures
For your information, the board policy
for outdoor play on very cold days is as
follows:
1. Reduce amount of time children
(grade 8 and under) spend outdoors
when the temperature is –20 degrees
Celsius or colder, with or without the
wind chill.
2. Keep children indoors when the temperature is -25
degrees Celsius or colder, with or without a wind chill. As
a school, we make decisions about outdoor play and follow
this policy strictly.
Please be aware that if children are outside playing in cold
temperatures, we have checked the weather before
sending them outside
January has started out to be an extremely cold month and
students need to come prepared for the weather. Please
ensure that children are wearing all of their warm winter
clothing in order to stay protected from the cold. Warm
hats, mitts, and scarves are essential right now as skin can
freeze in minutes when we are experiencing frigid
temperatures.
L’IL LYNX AT THE LIBRARY
L'il Lynx storytime is a program for 2 and 3 year olds
who will be future Lorenville students. Children will
have the opportunity to interact with some student
helpers and participate in a storytime, sing some
songs and do a craft. L'il Lynxes will also have the
opportunity to sign out a library book.
L'il Lynx storytime is held once a month on the last
Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Our next L'il Lynx meeting will be on Wednesday,
January 27th. If you would like to join our L'il Lynx
program, please contact Mrs. Walker at the school to
let her know your child's name and age. If you have
any neighbours that would be interested in the
program, please let them know as well. We look
forward to seeing you in the library!
Lorenville Public School
Follow Lorenville Public School on Twitter
10 Lorenville Drive
Brampton, ON L6X2Z9
Phone: 905-453-7091
Fax: 905-453-4516
We are building it Together!
@LorenvillePS. Staff at Lorenville use Twitter
as a one way communication tool to
complement current communication efforts.
Principal: Mrs. Anderson
Vice Principal: Mrs. Ferrill
Office Manager: Mrs. Antonacci
Superintendent: Dr. Gale
Solomon-Henry
Trustee: Mr. David Green
From the Guidance Office. . .
Helping your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2016-17
This month, current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9. Before they
do, we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers,
guidance counsellor, if applicable, and their parents. Please note that the information
provided below applies to all Peel Secondary Schools and would therefore apply if your
child is currently in our ELC and going to Heart Lake Secondary School or their home
high school, or the new secondary school opening Sept. 2016 (currently referred to as
Credit Valley Secondary School).
As our partners, families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course
selection. We encourage parents to become familiar with the process by creating a
myBlueprint account. Instructions for this was sent home with your child’s Progress
Report. Additionally, parents/guardians and students can review Chart Your Course, the
Peel District School Board’s common course calendar
(http://www.peelschools.org/students/commoncoursecalendar/201617/Pages/default.aspx). This guide will help you understand the course selection
process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary
schools.
You can also visit www.myBlueprint.ca/peel, an online planning tool that includes
the following:
 high school planner for course selection
 goal-setting
 career spectrum for finding your learning style
 occupation planner for exploring careers
 post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school
The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Jan. 4 to Jan. 22, 2016.
Students will choose courses at school with the support of their classroom teacher and
guidance counsellor.
Thank you for your support during this exciting time!
Important Dates and Timelines for Grade 8 Course Selection
Please note that the following applies to all Peel Secondary schools
DATE
Jan 4-22
SCHEDULED EVENT(S)
o Course selection begins on myBlueprint. Students will choose
courses at school with the support of their teachers. All
students will choose courses unless they 100% sure they will not
be returning to a Peel District School Board school.
o Explore High Skills applications open (see below for more
information)
By Jan. 22
o Course Verification sheets will be sent home. Please sign and
return to the classroom teacher by Jan. 22.
Feb. 8-16
o Round One of Regional Program offers are made. Students who
are accepted will chose courses during this week on myBlueprint
and are asked to bring in a copy of the email they have received
with the course codes.
Feb. 16-26
o Round Two of Regional Program offers are made. Students who
are accepted will chose courses during this week on myBlueprint
and are asked to bring in a copy of the email they have received
with the course codes.
After Jan. 22
(non-regional
programs)
and Feb. 26
(regional
programs):
o All course selection changes must be made at the
secondary school as myBlueprint will be closed.
TRANSPORTATION TO REGIONAL PROGRAMS IN GRADE 9
Please note that there is NO bussing to regional programs (IB, IBT, AP, RAP, SciTech) offered in
grade 9 with the exception of the Vocational Program at Turner Fenton S.S.
Visit: http://www.stopr.ca/Pages/default.aspx to investigate paid bussing options.
CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
If you are applying to a Catholic secondary school, please ensure that you inform Ms. Kunica if
accepted. Please note that it is the responsibility of each student to obtain the necessary
information regarding Catholic Secondary School registrations.
EXPLORE HIGH SKILLS
Information
1. Where to find information:
A detailed program overview and a list of secondary schools offering Explore High Skills
(EHS) programs can be found at http://www.peelschools.org/students/makingmyway/explorehighskills/Pages/default.aspx
Parent/guardians and students can view a video and click links to see program details
for each secondary school offering the EHS program.
2. Program application process:
The EHS on-line application will be available from January 4 - 22, 2016 and will be
found on the EHS link above.
The application includes:
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general student information
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a current parent/guardian email address
one question for students to write a short response (maximum 500 characters)
about their interests and pathway goals
 an opportunity to select up to three EHS program choices
The application may be completed at home with the support of parent/guardians.
3. Timelines:
Offers to the program will be sent the same time as regional program offers. Students can
only accept one offer. All offers by other schools will automatically be declined once one is
accepted.
First round offers
First round acceptances
Second round offers
Second round acceptances
Waitlist closes
February 8, 2016 9 a.m.
February 12, 2016 4 p.m.
February 16, 2016 9 a.m.
February 19, 2016 4 p.m.
February 26, 2016 4 p.m.
Once a parent/guardian accepts an offer on behalf of their child, their
parents/guardians will receive an email with specific instructions on how to make
course changes using myBlueprint for the program (if applicable)*. This would
need the support of the guidance counsellor.
*PLEASE NOTE: Students who have been accepted to:
Sports at Castlebrooke S.S. or Business or Justice, Community
Safety and Emergency Services at Harold Brathwaite S.S. will not need to
change their courses.
MENTAL HEALTH AFFECTS US ALL
Check out the following websites:
General:
www.inurhead.ca
www.kidshelpphone.ca
www.cmha.ca
http://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/about_us/member_profile.php?id=158
Anxiety:
http://www.anxietybc.com/parent/index.php
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/anxiety.html
Self-Harm:
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/self-harm
Suicide
http://www.youthsuicide.ca/
Depression
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen_teenagers.htm
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our
attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up. ~ John C. Maxwell
Celebrating Faith and Culture
January 2016
DATE
CELEBRATION
FAITH AND CULTURE
Month of January
K'aliyee
Aboriginal Spirituality
January 1 and 14 (J)
New Year’s Day
Christianity and Canada
January 1
Gantan-sai
Shinto
January 1
Temple Day
Buddhism
January 5
Birth of Guru Gobind Singh
Sikhism
January 6 and 19 (J)
Epiphany or Feast of Theophany
Christianity
January 7
Christmas
Christianity
January 11
Seijin-no-hi
Shinto
January 13
Lohri
Hinduism
January 13
Maghi
Sikhism
January 17
World Religion Day
Bahá'í
January 17
Sakyamuni Buddha’s
Enlightenment
Buddhism
January 19 to February 6
Month of Sultán
Bahá'í
January 24
Mahayana New Year
Buddhism
Sunset of January 24 to
25
Tu B’Shevat
Judaism