Offence Declaration required for returning volunteers
Parents play an important role in the development and education of their children and in the
success of the school community. At Parkway Public School, we welcome and encourage the
participation of parents and community members, and are grateful for the countless hours our
volunteers contribute throughout the school year.
To volunteer at our school, you must complete a short interview and a criminal record check. A
criminal record check is required for all school volunteers in Ontario. Even if you want to
accompany your child on a field trip, you need this record check.
Once you have completed the process, you are on file with the Peel District School Board as
being a school volunteer. All returning volunteers will be mailed an Offence Declaration Form
that must be filled out and returned to the board office each year. You will not be able to
volunteer with the Peel board if you do not return this form. Forms will be mailed home in
February.
Parkway Public School puts the spotlight on Black Heritage
In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History
Month, following a motion introduced by the first black Canadian woman elected to
Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine.
During Black History Month, students, staff and parents from across Peel will participate in a
number of activities that promote the understanding of the many contributions made by black
Canadians. Here is a list of events happening at Parkway:
Black History Month Assembly February 12th, 2016, Black History Month Assembly February
12th, 2016,
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 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.
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CITYPULSE
CHUM AM1050
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FM93.1
CBC99.1
GLOBAL NEWS
CFTR AM680
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CTV
One of the following messages will be announced (highlighted text only):
Peel District School Board buses are cancelled.
This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus
cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All
activities that require bussing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and
other activities in schools will operate as usual.
All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed.
This means that all schools and Board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in
schools and board offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits.
All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled.
This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing
education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.
All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled.
This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing
education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.
Register now for kindergarten!
If your child was born in 2012, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2016
We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! Peel
schools will hold a Kindergarten Registration Week with special registration activities during
Feb. 1 to 4, 2016. Visit Parkway 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.
If you can’t make one of these times, no problem! You can register your child at any time during
regular school hours.
For more information, visit www.peelschools.org/kindergarten
School closed for PA Day on April 11, 2016
As a result of labour settlements with various federations and employee groups, the Ministry of
Education has directed all school boards to create an additional Professional Activity Day this
year and for each school year going forward.
For the 2015-16 school year, the additional PA Day for the Peel District School Board will
be April 11, 2016. All Peel board elementary and secondary schools will be closed to students
on this day. The next day, April 12, will remain a Day 4 for students.
What you need to know about head lice
What is head lice?
Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp where they lay their eggs. They have three stages: the
egg (nit), the nymph and the adult. Head lice do not spread diseases and cannot be spread between
animals or pets and humans, only through direct contact between people.
Head lice spread easily, especially where people are in close contact. They are very common among
school-aged children or children attending child care, where they spread through direct hair-to-hair
contact or directly by sharing things like hats, combs, hairbrushes or headphones.
One of the first signs of head lice is an itchy scalp. However, children can have head lice for several
weeks with no symptoms. If you think your child has head lice, check their hair for nits right away, then
again after one week and after two weeks.
What to do if your child has lice
Parents are advised to keep their child at home until they have been treated for lice. Students may only
return to school if they are “nit-free.” If your child has live lice, ensure that they avoid head-to-head
contact with other children until the lice are gone. Children should not share combs, hairbrushes, caps,
hats or hair ornaments. You should also check all family members for head lice. Be sensitive to your
child’s feelings and let them know that having head lice does not mean they are not clean.
Head lice can be treated with the following approved insecticides:
 pyrethrin (found in R&C Shampoo + Conditioner)
 permethrin (Nix Creme Rinse or Kwellada-P Creme Rinse)
 lindane (Hexit Shampoo or PMS-Lindane Shampoo).
Conference helps parents make a difference in numeracy and
beyond
The Peel District School Board is hosting its annual parent conference on Saturday, April 2, 2016,
at Rick Hansen Secondary School in Mississauga. Once again, the conference will focus on
numeracy—26 out of 61 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 is now open.
Stay up-to-date!
For more information, look out for the conference flyer at your child's school or visit
www.peelschools.org/parents/conference.
Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes
Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work,
study or daily life?
Through the Continuing & Adult Education department, the Peel District School Board offers a
wide variety of English language classes that help parents experience success in Canadian
English in both listening/speaking and reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of
basic, intermediate and advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced
learner needing to prepare for an IELTS exam.
Winter courses begin February 8, 2016.
All learners that complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the Peel District
School Board.
Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed
adult centres at:
 Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3
 Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street
 Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117
To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000. Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation
or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL
Facts matter:
Understanding the revised Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum
There’s been a lot of information and misinformation circulating about the revised HPE
curriculum. At the Peel District School Board, we want our families to make an informed choice
based on facts. That’s why we created a neutral, fact-based parent guide that outlines:
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the curriculum is not new and has been taught since 1998
our professional staff teach in a sensitive, age-appropriate manner
parents will get advance notice of lessons
teaching of human development and sexual health delayed to spring 2016
there will be only two to five lessons per year
the material that will be covered in each grade
parents play a vital role in supporting the curriculum
To read the full parent guide and learn more, visit www.peelschools.org/HPE
The guide is available in English and the top languages spoken by Peel families:
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.
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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.
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!
United Way Giving Day
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Make cheques payable to your local school
All proceeds go to the United Way of Peel Region. Pledges of $25 or more will automatically receive a
tax receipt if a complete address is provided below and pledge form is submitted to your school by March 29, 2016.
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