OCTOBER 2012
905-791-2333
Principal: Judy Barron
S u p e r i n t e n d e n t : J a n C o u r ti n , N F O 9 0 5 - 4 5 1 - 2 8 6 2 e x t . 4 3 7 0
T r u s t e e s : B e r y l F o r d , C B O , 9 0 5 - 7 9 3 - 0 8 0 0 a n d H a r m i n d e r M a l h i , CB O , 4 1 6 - 6 5 9 - 0 8 1 3
School Council Meeting
Wednesday October 10, 2012
7:00-8:00 pm
All are welcome to attend!
Dear Grenoble Parents and Guardians:
I would like to thank you for your understanding and cooperation as Grenoble PS went through a reorganization this fall.
We needed to declare a teacher excess and the impact was felt
at several grade levels. One additional combined grade class
was formed.
Ms. A. Singh was reassigned to Beryl Ford PS. We thank
Ms. Singh for her positive and professional attitude, great sense
of humour and her ability to connect with students. We wish Ms.
Singh all the best in her new location.
EQAO Results
Last June, our Grade 3 students completed the annual Primary
Grade EQAO assessment in reading, writing and math. The
individual student resutls have already been sent home and
overall school results were discussed at the September School
Council meeting. Our overall scores are as follows:
Reading:
Writing:
Math:
Grenoble 73%; Peel Board 66%
Grenoble 77%; Peel Board 76%
Grenoble 57%; Peel Board 67%
Congratulations to our staff, students and parents for strong
Reading and Writing results for the 2011-2012 school year! I
look forward to working together to achieve our Student Success
goals for this upcoming year – including a focus in the area of
Math.
Kindergarten Addition
Our addition is progressing quickly. We hope to have Ms. Brown
and Ms. Taylor’s Kindergarten classes in their new classrooms
by the end of October or beginning of November.
Visit us on-line at grenoble.peelschools.org/
See you at our Open House!
Mrs. J. Barron, Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
October 3
Family Literacy Program 6:30 pm in the Library
October 3
Picture Day 
October 4
Open House 6:30-7:30 pm
October 5
World Teacher Appreciation Day
October 8
Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL
October 10 Walk to School; School Council 7:00-8:00 pm
October 12 Pizza Day
October 16 Dance-A-Thon – Beach Theme
October 17 Bus Driver Appreciation Day
October 18 IEPs go home; Gr. 1 Albion Orchard Trip
October 26 Pizza Day
October 31 Dress Up Day with parade 9:05 – K-5
For our school Calendar visit grenoble.peelschools.org/
Arty’s Book Club – Volunteers Wanted
We are looking for parents who would be
willing to volunteer once a week (20
minutes during the first or second nutrition
break) in our Arty’s Book Club. Parents
would read a children’s book in their first
language and then translate it into English to the group of
students. Ms. Kotova and/or Mrs. Ramnarine will be there to
assist parents with the club and the students. If you are
available, kindly call Ms. Kotova at 905-791-2333. Please be
advised that if you are a new volunteer, you will need to make an
appointment with Mrs. Barron for a quick interview and to receive
our Volunteer information package information.
Immunization Records
Peel Public Health is currently reviewing the immunization
records of all students at our school. In order to attend school in
Ontario, your child must have a complete immunization record. It
is your responsibility to make sure your child's record is updated.
If you do not update the record by the date indicated on your
letter, or you do not have a valid exemption, your child will not be
allowed to attend school.
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Go online to www.immunizepeel.ca and click on 'Report
your child's immunization'
Fax the record to 905-502-7109
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without approval from police or the school. This means
parents/guardians will not be allowed to enter the building.
The term shelter in place will be used for an environmental
or weather-related situation where it is necessary to keep
everyone within the school to protect them from an external
situation. During shelter in place, no one will be allowed to exit
the building.
Phone 905-799-7700 (Toll free: 1-888-919-7800).
Translation services are available to find out if your child's
record is complete, and for information about free
immunization clinics for students who do not have OHIP
(Ontario Health Insurance Plan) or a record of immunization,
call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700. Caledon residents
can call toll-free at 905-584-2216.
Celebrate World Teacher Appreciation Day
Friday, October 5, 2011
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.
Brampton Fall Fair
We had several entries that were prize
winning pieces at the fall fair this year that
were produced by Grenoble students. These
pieces of art work are hung in the front hall
so that visitors can appreciate the skills of
our young artists. Congratulations to these
students and to Mrs. Farrow, Mrs. Kopas and Mrs. Ramnarine
who co-ordinated this effort.
Say “Thank You” to Our Bus Drivers
Peel District School Board schools will pay
tribute to bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation
Day, Oct. 17. The day will be celebrated with
special activities and events that provide
teachers, students and parents with an
opportunity to thank the people who safely transport 36,000
students to and from school each day.
Terry Fox Run
All of our staff and students took part in the
nation-wide Terry Fox Run on September 27th
2012. Thank you to Ms. Powell and Mr.
Co’Dyre for organizing this event. We will
report on the total raised in the November
newsletter.
Family Literacy Program
The Family Literacy Program is for families with children aged 0
– 6 years. Families come together for story times, snack and
activities. Research from the University of Toronto has shown
this program makes an impact to a child’s Early Literacy skills
along with their family’s support.
Procedures Keep Peel Students Safe
Peel schools provide a safe environment
for students and staff to learn and work.
Staff have been trained on what to do if
faced with an emergency situation. Here
are the responses schools may take to an
emergency situation, depending on the
type of threat.
A school will initiate a lockdown if there is a major incident or
threat of violence in or near the school. During a lockdown
students and staff inside the school will:
 go to the closest room, close the door and lock it, if possible
 turn off the lights and lie down on the floor away from doors
and windows
 remain on the floor quietly until further directions are given
Students and staff outside the school will:
 move as far away from the building as possible
 remain outside until further directions are given
Every school will review the key points of the lockdown
process with students. The drill is rehearsed twice per year to
make sure staff and students know what to do in the unlikely
event of a real lockdown.
The term hold & secure will be used when it is necessary to
secure the school because of a situation outside and not related
to the school. During hold & secure, classes continue normally
inside the school, with the exception that all exterior doors and
windows are locked and no one enters or exits the building
The program will be held in the Library on Wednesday nights
from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. for nine weeks, starting October 3 and
ending November 28. We welcome all families with children
under 6 years, as well as older children in your family. Please
register by calling 905-791-1585 x 7222 or visit our website at
www.peelregion.ca and click on Child Care. We hope to see
you there.
October is international Walk to School Month
Our school is participating in International Walk to School Day on
Wednesday October 10. On this day, walk, skip, hop or jump to
the bus stop or school......but don’t drive.
International Walk to School month is part of the Active & Safe
Routes to School program. Visit www.saferoutestoschool.ca/ for
more information.
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