Upcoming Dates
Jan. 4—First School Day of 2016
Jan. 8 MADD Presentation – Grades 7 & 8
Jan. 8 – 1st Pizza Day
Jan. 11 – Grade 7 & 8 Immunizations
Jan. 13 – Jr. Girls Volleyball Tournament
Jan. 14 – Jr. Boys Volleyball Tournament
From the Eagles Nest
January/February 2016
Thank You IPS Families!
Jan. 18 – PD Day – No School
Jan. 20 – School Council Meeting at
7:00PM
Jan. 20 – Grad Photo Day – Gr. 8 only
Our 2nd Annual Cram-A-Cruiser event was a resounding
success. As a school we collected over 1300 nonperishable food items. We were able to cram these in
12 cruisers! Ways to go IPS!
Jan. 21, 26 & 27 – Field Trip to Peel
Safety Village – Grade 1
Jan. 22 – Eagle Arts Assembly
Jan.27 – Staff vs. Student Volleyball game
Jan. 29 – Kindergarten Reports Go Home
Feb 1-4 – Kindergarten registration
(Mon. – Thurs. 9:00-3:00 and
Thurs. - 5:00- 8:00PM)
Feb. 1-5 – Kindergarten Interviews
Feb. 4 – First Pita Pit Lunch Day
Feb. 9 – Grade 7 Cross Country Trip
Feb. 10 – Grade 8 Cross Country Trip
Feb. 12 – Term 1 Reports Go
Home
Feb. 15 – Family Day – No
School
Feb. 16 – Watoto Children’s
Choir Concert
Feb. 19 – Eagle Assembly
Also, a tremendous thank you to all the families who
donated warm clothing items including hats, scarves and
socks. These have been delivered to families in need.
We continue to collect board game donations and hope to
distribute those to classrooms throughout the school.
Bus Cancellation
If buses are cancelled in the morning, there
will be NO bus service in the afternoon.
Parents are expected to pick their child(ren) up
promptly at 2:30PM.
Parking Lot and Road Safety
Our staff works diligently before and after school to ensure your children arrive and leave school
safely. We are asking you as parents to do the same. Whether you are using the Kiss & Ride or parking
on the adjacent streets, please drive carefully and be courteous to your fellow drivers. This includes
utilizing car seats, obeying the rules of the road and being aware of pedestrians.
Student safety is a priority at Ingleborough!
Do your part to ensure the safety of all our
children! Drive Safely!
Black History Month - Watoto Children Choir Concert live at Eagles Nest!!!
Ingleborough is proud to be hosting a presentation by Watoto – a children’s choir from Uganda,
East Africa. The presentation will be on Tuesday, February 16 at 9:15 am. Following the
performance there will be a small market with the sale of DVDs, CDs, Watoto promotional items
and also many treasures from East Africa. For more info, please visit: www.watoto.com
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 Ingleborough Public School 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.
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day – Feb. 9, 2016
At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each
student – each and every day. Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that
we can’t address on our own, like providing food for families that may go without or supporting
communities after a crisis. That’s why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of
United Way of Peel Region, a key partner and supporter of Peel families.
This year, the Peel board has declared Feb. 9 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed
funds for United Way of Peel Region and the network of social service agencies it supports.
Whether it’s providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton, matching a child who
is at risk with a mentor in Caledon, or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that
would otherwise go hungry, United Way of Peel Region offers hope and possibility to thousands
in our community.
A donation of:
 $2 may go towards a warm winter coat for a child.
 $10 supports a child with interactive, recreational outings for one year, including healthy
snacks and transportation, to help them build their social skills and self-esteem.
 $25 matches a teen with a caring adult mentor who will meet with him or her several times
each month for fun activities.
This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome. Whether you send
a loonie, toonie or cheque made out to your child’s school, your contribution will make a
difference. Pledges of $25 or more will automatically receive a tax receipt from United Way of
Peel Region. To receive a receipt, you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to
school with your donation by March 29, 2016.
Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most. Together, we can Inspire
Possibility!
Closing schools due to bad weather
During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement
weather.
Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be posted as soon as possible at
www.peelschools.org, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Peelschools, and on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/peelschools. You can also call in using 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2016-17
Soon, 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.
As our partners, families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection. We
encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account.
Additionally, parents/guardians and students can review Chart Your Course, the Peel District
School Board’s common course calendar, at
www.peelschools.org/students/commoncoursecalendar. 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. If you have
questions or are looking for course suggestions, please contact your teen’s teachers or
guidance counsellor.
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills, a specialized program
for grade 9, 10 students
Explore High Skills (EHS) is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows
secondary schools with Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique
specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 students. The program will open with grade 9
only during the 2016-17 school year. Starting September 2016, grade 9 students will have the
opportunity to participate in one of the EHS programs at any of the following schools:
Explore High Skills Programs 2015-16
Secondary school
Arts and Culture
Cawthra Park
Heart Lake
Business
Harold M. Brathwaite
Meadowvale
North Park
Sandalwood Heights
TL Kennedy
Construction and Engineering
Meadowvale
Health and Wellness
Mississauga
Hospitality and Tourism
Rick Hansen
Turner Fenton
Information and Communications Technology
Castlebrooke
Heart Lake
TL Kennedy
Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services
Harold M. Brathwaite
Manufacturing
Rick Hansen
Sports
Castlebrooke
EHS is a specialized program with unique learning experiences designed to engage grade 9
students as they transition to high school. Students can focus their learning on an area of
interest as they build self-confidence and learn essential skills. Through experiential learning
and certification programs, students develop a sense of belonging in their school community.
There are no program fees and no application fees associated with EHS programs. Busing will
not be provided. This sector-based program is available to grade 9 students at all skill levels and
in all pathways.
Grade 8 students/families can apply online or get additional information at
www.peelschools.org/ExploreHighSkills. The application is open from Jan. 4 to 22, 2016.
Apply for Extended French by Jan. 29, 2016
If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2016, one of the important choices you will
make is whether you want to consider Extended French (EF). To find out more about the
program, visit www.peelschools.org/French
The application form for Grade 7 EF for the 2016-17 school year will be available online at
www.peelschools.org/French as of Monday Nov. 23, 2015 at 1 p.m.
The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at 4 p.m. Applications received after the deadline
will be placed on the school’s waitlist.
How to get more information
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Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/French.
Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/.
Apply for French Immersion by Jan. 29, 2016
If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2016, one of the important choices you will
make is whether you want to consider French Immersion (FI). To find out more about the
program, visit www.peelschools.org/French
The application form for grade 1 FI for the 2016-17 school year will be available online at
www.peelschools.org/French as of Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 at 1 p.m. The deadline to apply is
Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at 4 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will not be included in
the random selection process and will be placed on the school’s waitlist.
Enrolment cap and random selection process
As there is a grade 1 FI enrolment cap in place, there are a limited number of spots available for
students entering the program. The cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolled in
grade 1.
Spots are not assigned on a first come, first served basis. A random selection process system is
used to identify students gaining entrance into the grade 1 FI program.
All students who apply by the deadline will be assigned a rank using a computerized random
selection process. Once students have been assigned to all available spots, remaining students
will be placed, again in rank order, on the school's waitlist. Each school has its own waitlist.
How to get more information
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Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/French.
Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/.
Special technology offers for Peel board students, parents and staff
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 and staff.
Renewed Computer Technology (RCT) offers low-cost, quality refurbished computers to
families with a low-income. Qualified applicants can purchase:
 desktop for $60
 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.
Peel families now have access to the following exclusive offers from VIG Solutions:
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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 peelregion before
proceeding.
Microsoft
Microsoft offers reduced pricing on select products. For more information, visit
http://pdsb.me/1X2RtMF.
The Peel board’s initiatives are part of the ongoing effort to create greater equity of access to
technology for Peel students, parents and staff and do not represent an endorsement of any
company or product. For all BYOD information, visit
www.peelschools.org/aboutus/21stcentury/byod.
Insπre. Gr23ness. 2gether.
Everyone is a math teacher, parents included
Parents and other adults in our students' lives are important partners in children's
mathematics education. By engaging your children in thinking and talking about
mathematics, you help support their numeracy success.
To help you with this, one great resource is the Ministry of Education's Doing
Mathematics With Your Child. You can find this guide for parents of children in
kindergarten to grade 6 online at
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentGuideNumEn.pdf. For more math
tips and tools for parents of kindergarten to grade 12 students, visit ABC 123 at
www.edu.gov.on.ca/abc123/eng/tips/ and the Peel District School Board’s Math Help
site at www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild/math.
REGISTER TODAY
Saturday, April 2, 2016 – 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Rick Hansen Secondary School, Mississauga
Plan to attend our annual, free conference for Peel District School Board parents on
Saturday, April 2, 2016. Take one day to enjoy:
 a powerful keynote presentation focused on math success
 your choice of 61 practical workshops facilitated by Peel board staff
 a display area with educational exhibits from local organizations
 free lunch and an opportunity to meet Peel parents
This year, a large number of morning workshops will provide parents with strategies to
help you support math success at home. Flyers are being sent home with Peel students
now—look for yours. Register today at www.peelschools.org/parents/conference
Nutritious lunches help children learn
Use Canada’s Food Guide to help your child get nutrients and energy needed to have a
successful school day.
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Try to give your child some choice about what to take for lunch. If possible, get your child
involved in preparing meals.
Give your child a variety of healthy choices. Keeping your child interested in lunch is the first
step to making sure it is eaten.
Make the food easy to eat. If it will take your child a few minutes to unwrap a sandwich, it
may be skipped.
Resist the temptation to routinely send sweets, pop, chips and cookies in your child's lunch.
Save treats for special occasions.
Try to avoid fast food or pre-packaged, convenience lunches, which are often high in salt
and fat.
Do your best to role model healthy eating behaviours for your family.
To speak to a registered dietitian about healthy food choices, call EatRight Ontario at 1-877510-5102.
For more information about the policy, visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools. If
you have questions about how we are implementing the School Food and Beverage Policy,
please call the school.