155 Cherrytree Drive
Brampton, ON L6Y 3M9 t 905.454.2251 f 905.454.0216 http://schools.peelschools.org/1577
Principal:
Mrs. Laura Temple-Smith
Vice-Principal:
Mrs. Sally Ann Gibson
Office Manager:
Mrs. Rajinder Chahal
On Wednesday, October 8 th we will be having our Open House. Please come and join us. Meet your children’s teachers and stop by the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing you.
Attached to this Newsletter you will find a list of our new School Council members. We had 5 parents volunteer to serve on the council, so no elections are necessary this year. Thank you to the families of Cherrytree for your ongoing support. As soon as the Executive Council meets to decide roles, an information letter will be sent out to parents.
Scaring Hunger Away Food Drive
Friday, October 31 is Halloween. Halloween is a Canadian celebration with a long tradition. In early pioneer times, Halloween was often the last gathering before the snow came. Families came long distances to one central farm to celebrate the harvest and enjoy time together.
Activities included bobbing for apples, carving pumpkins, dancing and special games.
Traditionally, this is a time when Canadian children help other children. This year at Cherrytree, we are helping local children in need by participating in a canned food drive to “Scare Hunger
Away”. This food drive is promoted by the Save the Children Fund. Longo’s and Campbell’s are major supporters of this initiative.
Cans will be collected daily from Friday, October 24 until the food drive ends on October 31 st.
All donations will be picked up by The Knights’ Table, a local organization that the police have suggested urgently needs support.
Wearing a Costume on Halloween
Students are invited to wear a costume on Halloween or, if they prefer, to dress in black and orange. If the costume is comfortable, students are encouraged to come to school wearing their costume and keep it on for the day. Please do not have your child wear heavy make-up or masks.

If you do not want your child to participate in the Hallowe’en Parade, please send in a note. An alternate activity will be provided.
As always the Cherrytree Code of Conduct is in place. Weapons (e.g., fake swords, guns, knives) are not permitted.
At approximately 9:15 a.m., we will have a whole school costume parade. We will begin in kindergarten and parade through the halls. Weather permitting, we will walk outside around the field so everyone in the parade can see the costumes.
Because of the severe allergies and the safety of all our students, staff cannot distribute treats or food which has been sent in from home. If you wish to remember your child’s birthday or wish to send in a class treat, please consider items such as pencils, special erasers or a little note book. Bags containing candy or food items cannot be distributed.
To help keep our students safe, it is important that the school has up to date information for each student. Please ask yourself these questions:
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Have I changed my telephone number—home, cell or work?
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Have I moved?
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Have my emergency contacts changed? (The school can’t release your child to an adult who is not listed on the emergency contact list.)
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, please contact the school so that we can update our Student Information System .
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Since 1994, parents and students from around the world have celebrated World Teacher
Appreciation Day to commemorate the work of teachers and their contributions to society.
During the week of October 5, take the time to let your child's teacher know he or she is truly appreciated. Thank your child's teacher and let them know they are making a difference.
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According to the 2011 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card, 93 per cent of children and youth are not meeting Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines. These declining activity levels are linked to obesity, illness and chronic diseases (i.e. cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer).
Using active transportation for the school journey is one of the easiest ways for students to get regular daily physical activity. Managing time to allow for the walk or bike ride to school will become a positive habit that leads to children arriving on time, refreshed and energized for the school day. In fact, University of Illinois research has found that just 20 minutes of easy walking boosts performance in the areas of the brain that support math and reading achievement.
Walking to school also helps out the environment. Eliminating just four short trips per week can reduce emissions by up to 100 kg. of carbon dioxide per year. Families that participate in active travel to school can prevent almost 1,000 kg of carbon dioxide per year and save money in fuel costs as well. Also, when more children walk to school and fewer parents drive their children, the areas near school zones become safer for pedestrians.
That is why our school will be participating in International Walk to School Month on October 8.
On that day—and throughout the month, if you can—walk, bike, blade, scooter, skip, or hop to school….but don’t drive!
International Walk to School month is part of the Active & Safe Routes to School program. Visit wwwsaferoutestoschool.ca/ for more information.
School bus safety week is October 20 to 24
According to the Canada Safety Council, it is 16 times safer per kilometre to travel on a school bus than in a family vehicle. However, while bus transportation is safe, accidents do occur and many of these incidents involve individuals outside the bus. To ensure children stay safe in and around school buses, it is important to reinforce the following safety reminders:
Tips for riding the bus
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Take a seat as quickly as possible, put belongings under the seat and stay seated.
Never stick anything out of the window, including part of your body.
Refrain from eating on the bus. If a choking incident occurs, the driver may not be able to help immediately.
Wait until the school bus stops before standing up to exit the vehicle.
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Tips for exiting the bus:
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When getting off the bus, take two large steps away from bus. If you have to walk in front of the bus, do so at least three metres (10 giant steps) away from the bus.
The driver must be able to see students exiting the bus and will give a signal when it is safe to cross. If more than one student is crossing in front of the bus at the same time, they should cross in single file.
Children must never reach for something that is under the bus without the driver’s permission. Let the driver know that something is under the bus or wait until the bus moves out of the way.
Tips for walking to school:
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Help your child establish a safe, direct route to school. Avoid potential safety hazards such as train tracks, busy intersections, and reinforce what safety precautions to follow.
Stay on sidewalks whenever possible. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road and walk facing traffic.
Cross streets at intersections and at crosswalks and learn to look to the left, the right, and the left again before proceeding.
Wait until traffic comes to a stop before crossing. Make sure drivers see you before you cross. Don't assume the driver will stop for you.
For more information about school bus safety, visit www.elmer.ca or www.safety-council.org.
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.
Kobo
Peel families now have access to the following exclusive offers from
Kobo:
 kobo arc 7” HD - $135 with free shipping
 kobo arc 10” HD - $199 with free shipping
To learn more, or to purchase a Kobo product visit www.kobo.com/peel
or www.peelschools.org/aboutus/21stCentury/byod/devices and enter promo code KOBOPEEL at checkout.
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Dell Canada
Dell Canada Inc. offers reduced pricing and extended warranty benefits on select laptops and tablets. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, parents will have zero per cent financing for one year on all purchases of $499 or more.
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 more information, visit www.dell.ca/peel .
Peel schools will pay tribute to bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Oct. 29. The day will be celebrated with special activities and events that provide teachers, students and parents an opportunity to thank the people who safely transport over 36,000 students to and from school each day.
If your child rides the bus to school, take this opportunity to thank the bus driver for his or her contribution and ask your child to do so too. The Peel board appreciates the important job bus drivers do each school day and Oct. 29 provides an opportunity to give these individuals the recognition they deserve.
If you live in Brampton or Caledon, plan to attend the Peel Board Advantage Education Fair at
Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School on Saturday, Nov. 8. Drop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn about our middle schools with regional programs and secondary schools in
Brampton and Caledon. Staff and students will be available to answer questions about the schools’ academic and extracurricular programs.
The day will also include student musical performances and sport games in the gymnasium. Snacks will be provided.
Learn about the Peel District School Board advantage and your local Peel board secondary school at an upcoming parent information night. For dates and times, visit www.peelschools.org/schools/informationnights or call the school directly. To find out which secondary school your teen will attend, call 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212 or visit www.peelschools.org/schools/findyourschool .
**Please note that dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please contact the school directly.
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Whatever path your teen chooses, we want to make sure your entire family is ready to embrace the many opportunities that await your teen upon graduation. Our Ready? Set? High
School! Parent Guide will provide you with a snapshot of what you need to know to help your teen be successful. You can find it online at www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild/parentguide .
All of our schools offer a variety of programs designed to unlock students’ passions and potential. Some students have a strong interest in a particular area. For those students, a
Regional Learning Choices Program may be a good option. Find out more about our programs, including information night dates and times, at www.peelschools.org/parents/program
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