Paisley Road Public School Newsletter
An dr ew Cr eight on , P ri ncip al
Jane B ibby, Vic e Pr incip al
Dear Parents/Guardians,
It looks like the rain may have finally stopped and we may be in
for some warm weather – something we have all been waiting for!
Contents
Principals Message
Petite Blanche
Summer Fun
Math and Reading
News from the Library
Talking Mental Health
Calendar
Insert: Questions about Hearing
Upcoming Events
June 4th - City Wide Track
June 5th - Boat House Library Trip
June 6th - ½ PD Day Dismissal @
12:05 p.m.
June 10th Bike Rodeo Gr. 4/5
June 16/17
Kindergarten Graduation
June 17 School Council Meeting
6:30-8:00 p.m.
June 18 Ultimate Frisbee
June 19 - Petite Blanche
Art Festival 5:00-8:00 p.m.
June 24 - Primary Play Day
June 24 – Report Cards go Home
June 25 – Gr. 6 Willow Road Visit
June 26 – Gr. 6 Graduation
June 27 – Celebration Assembly
June 27 – Last Day of School
As happens every year, June is a very busy month with a widerange of activities. We have our Grade 6 Graduation, Playday, the
EQAO test for our grades 3 and 6 students, Petite Blanche, and
many other fun events. I look forward to sharing these events
with you over the final school month. I want to thank all of the
staff and parent/guardian volunteers who have worked hard, not
just for the events in June, but throughout the year. Your hard
work and enthusiasm makes Paisley Road a very special place.
There will be one more school newsletter coming home before the
end of the school year, so I will save good-byes for that time. I
do, however, want to congratulate Jane Bibby who has been made
the principal of FA Hamilton Public School. Jane has been an
excellent vice principal here at Paisley and we know she will be an
excellent principal. Trisha Drohan-Bordeur, who is currently
teaching kindergarten, has been made the vice principal at Ken
Danby Public School. Trish has been a vital part of our school
team and we know she will be appreciated in her new role at Ken
Danby. Congratulations, Jane and Trish! I would like to welcome
Marina Harrison as our new vice principal. Marina is currently in a
vice principal position at Rickson Ridge. Welcome, Marina!
As you may have seen in a letter that went home on Thursday, our
school will have some construction work done in preparation for
Full Day Kindergarten in the fall. The work will begin on the
evening of June 6th and will continue throughout the summer. I
wish to thank our staff members who have worked very hard to
prepare for these renovations. Please be assured that the safety
of our students is our foremost concern and a great deal of work
has gone into the preparation for changes resulting
from the construction.
Enjoy the onset of warmer weather!
Mr. Andrew Creighton, Principal
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Petite Blanche Arts Festival
Thursday, June 20th – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Join us under the big white tent for an evening of fun for the entire school!
Organized by your school council, the Petite Blanche Arts Festival will certainly be another amazing evening.
Please watch for notices going home with more details. There are many ways to get involved, including volunteering
on festival night. We need your help to make this festival a success!
Here are a few things to look forward to at the Petite Blanche Arts Festival :
--Art activities. The Children’s Art Factory has donated their splatter booth and potions table again this year. Or
use sidewalk chalk to turn the school yard into your canvas! We will also be making sculptures and adding to the
Paisley Peace Bunting. Come and see last year’s finished Peace Bunting!
- - Games. More games. More fun!
--Face Painting and Juggling! Visit Cleo the Clown under the tent! Enjoy the talents of The Circus Academy!
--Student art exhibits and special performances. Come wander the halls to see what our talented students have
created, including The Inspiration Garden created during the month of June by our entire school!
--Live music! Listen to our special guest buskers, as well as The Royal City Big Band! Or visit the bucket drum tent
to make some music of your own!
--Live Art Demonstration! Get inspired by watching Guelph artist Ryan Price create a work of art.
--Portable Poetry! Write a poem in French or English on the side of a portable using our giant magnetic poetry set.
--Delicious Food! This year’s menu will include something for everyone! Hot dogs, veggie dogs, spring rolls, chicken
satay, samosas and pizza!
--Bake Sale and Cotton Candy! Take home a delicious treat from the bake sale table! Four flavours of cotton
candy to enjoy!
--Silent Auction! Bid on one of our amazing silent auction items and go home a winner!
--The Guelph Water Wagon! There will be no bottled water at the festival this year. Instead, the city will be
bringing their wonderful water wagon for filling reusable cups or bottles. Haven’t got a cup or bottle? You can
purchase a special Paisley Road reusable cup at the festival for only $1 and take home a souvenir of the night!
Please note: All art activities and performances are absolutely free, but face painting, reusable cups, food, and
some games, require a $1 ticket that can be purchased at the festival.
The proceeds of this event will fund the needs at Paisley Road; a portion will also follow students headed to John
McCrae in the fall.
Plus, Scotiabank will generously double our total raised funds, up to an additional $5000!
Bell Time Change for 2014-15
Please be aware that our bell times will shift by 5 minutes for next year. Our school day will begin at 8:55 and the
day will end at 3:25. Please note the attachment in the newsletter that indicates the school day, including our
break times.
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Playing and Having Fun in the Summer Sun
Play helps children of all ages build social skills, be more creative, and solve problems. Children who play often are
happier and healthier.
Children need free time every day to play. It is important for children to choose how they would like to play and
what they would like to play with. Younger children may choose to build with blocks, play chasing or tag games,
paint, draw, make a puzzle or play with dolls, cars or trucks. Older children might like building a fort, riding a bike,
playing ball, building with a construction set, or playing a board game.
Encourage your child to play actively more often than they play video games and watch T.V. Children enjoy playing
with water or sand, playing games like hide and seek, or with bean bags, balls, skipping ropes or bikes.
Many children enjoy putting things together and taking things apart. Children also like to play games in which they
can pretend such as dress-up, puppets and role playing. What did you like to do when you were a child?
Play is good for adults too. Adults who take time to play and relax are less stressed and happier. Have some fun
this summer!
For ideas about toys and play at different ages go to:
http://www.parents.com/baby/development/growth/how-they-play/
For information on pretend play go to:
http://www.hanen.org/Helpful-Info/Articles/The-Land-of-Make-Believe.aspx
For ideas for outdoor play go to:
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/family/travel/play-outside-47060105#slide-29
Math and Reading This Summer
This summer don’t forget about math and reading! On a rainy, cool summer day (I know after the winter we’ve
had, hopefully they will be few and far between) check out these websites.
Parents of Elementary Students:
Find tips on helping your child with reading, writing and math, as well as tips on homework, talking to teachers
and more. Tips are available in multiple languages at Ontario.ca/abc123
Paisley Road is Jumpcredible!
On April 29th, our school participated in fun skipping activities. Everyone from Kindergarten to Grade 6 worked
together to develop jump rope skills and tricks, and altogether we had a great time raising money for the Heart
and Stroke Foundation. The community of Paisley is living proof that although small, together we can make a big
difference, and we did. We raised $15,407.07 for Heart and Stroke and as a result of our participation we will
be receiving funding for sports equipment for our school. Congratulations to all who worked hard at getting
sponsors and those who sponsored so generously.
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Big Book Round Up
It is that time of year again! All books need to be returned to the Library June 6th.
It is time to return all your library books so that we can organize the library collection and undergo the
inventory. Please search for missing books and send in a note if books have been lost or damaged. We
appreciate the support of our families in paying for lost or damaged books so we can purchase
replacements. If you have questions or concerns please contact Ms. Richer in the Library so we can come
up with a solution together. Classes that have all their books returned (or paid for if lost) by the due date
will be entered in the Big Book Round Up Contest. First Prize will be an ice cream party. The Second and
Third Prizes will be a bonus outdoor play and Freezies. Good luck classes!
Forest of Reading
Our annual Boathouse Trip is on June 5th. Students who participated in the Silver Birch and Le Prix
Tamarac Reading Clubs and read a minimum of 5 books from one of the clubs will be attending this reading
celebration. We will be walking to the Boathouse for Ice Cream and have a celebration at Royal City Park
afterwards. We have had a very enthusiastic group of over 75 readers this year! We were also proud of
our students Hannah, RJ, Micah, Ruth and Sadie who attended the Festival of Trees in Toronto and
represented our school so well.
Summer Reading
Summer is quickly approaching, and while your school library might not be open during summer break, your
student can access our digital collection 24/7! Help your child keep their reading skills strong this
summer with eBooks and audio books from Overdrive accessible through UG2GO.
Students can login to Overdrive using their Windows network login. Digital books can be enjoyed on a
computer, tablet, Smartphone or eReader device. Read right in the internet browser or download using
the free over drive app. At the end of the lending period, titles automatically expire so there are never
any late fees. Our digital collection can be accessed anywhere in the world, as long as there is an internet
connection. Visit our digital collection at https://www.ugdsb.on.ca/ug2go and make sure your student
starts summer vacation off right! Look for the Overdrive button under the Read section of UG2GO.
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Talking About Mental Health May 2014
The Importance of Sleep
As the days get longer and the light lingers into the night, all of us tend to stay up later. Unfortunately, we still
have to get up at the same time to go to school or work, which means we may not be getting enough sleep. For some
of us, this lack of sleep is an ongoing concern. Going to bed late, not being able to fall asleep or waking up in the
night all disrupt our ability to get a good night’s sleep.
A good night’s sleep is very important for our mental and physical well being. For children and youth, it is extremely
important to get enough sleep. Sleep is the foundation on which we build all of our well being. Sleep allows our bodies
to rest, re-charge, consolidate learned information and be ready to take on another day’s challenges. Good sleep
contributes to feeling well, doing well in school and to positive mood and behavior. Getting enough sleep leads to
better concentration, less hyperactivity, less depression or anxiety and less aggression.
Each person needs a different amount of sleep, with children and youth needing more sleep than adults. You know
you are getting enough sleep when you don’t feel drowsy or tired during the day. Sleep problems are very common.
You are more likely to experience sleep problems if you are experiencing significant stress in your life. Simple
changes in your child or youth’s daily routine can make a big difference to their ability to sleep well and feel rested.
Do:
1. Go to bed at the same time each day.
2. Get up from bed at the same time each day.
3. Get regular exercise each day, preferably in the morning. There is good evidence that
regular exercise improves restful sleep. This includes stretching and aerobic exercise.
4. Get regular exposure to outdoor or bright lights, especially in the late afternoon.
5. Keep the temperature in your bedroom comfortable.
6. Keep the bedroom quiet when sleeping.
7. Keep the bedroom dark enough to facilitate sleep.
8. Use your bed only for sleeping.
9. Use a relaxation exercise just before going to sleep such as muscle relaxation, imagery, massage, warm bath, etc.
If you lie in bed awake for more than 20-30 minutes, get up, go to a different room (or different part of the
bedroom), participate in a quiet activity (e.g. non-excitable reading or television),
Don't:
1. Exercise just before going to bed.
2. Engage in stimulating activity just before bed, such as playing a competitive game watching an exciting program on
television or movie, or having an important discussion with a loved one.
3. Have caffeine in the evening (coffee, many teas, chocolate, sodas, etc.) .
4. Read or watch television in bed.
5. Use alcohol to help you sleep.
6. Go to bed too hungry or too full.
7. Take daytime naps.
8.. Command yourself to go to sleep. This only makes your mind and body more alert.
If you or your child/youth continue to have sleep problems, talk with your doctor or mental health professional.
Here are some helpful websites with information and activities to help with good sleep.
http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/wellness-module/wellness-module-6-getting-a-good-nights-sleep
http://sleepfoundation.org/
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Grade 5
Earthkeepers visit
Wednesday
4
City Track &
Field
Thursday
5
BoatHouse
Library Trip
Rain date for
City Track &
Field
Grade 3 EQAO
8
9
10
Grade 4 & 5 Bike
Rodeo
11
Art Studio trip
for Gat/Mano
12
Friday
6
Tribes
Saturday
7
Library books
due
Construction
begins
½ PD Day
Dismissal
12:05 p.m.
13
Yearbook
orders due
14
Popcorn sale
15
16
17
Safety Patrol
training
18
Ultimate
Frisbee-Paisley
to host
School Council
Mtg. 6:30-8:00
22
23
Kindergarten
at Funmazing
24
Primary Play Day
Kindergarten at
Funmazing
School Council
Potluck 6:00
Report cards go
home
29
30
25
Grade 6 visit to
Willow Road PS
19
Petite Blanche
Arts Festival
5-8pm
20
Ellis and
Lehoux
fieldtrip to The
Museum
Rain date for
Ultimate
Frisbee
Popcorn sale
26
Grade 6
graduation
27
Celebration
Assembly
Grade 3 Doon
Heritage Village
trip
Last day of
classes for
students
21
28