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PARENTS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 2016 • VOLUME 13

topic of the month INSIDE this issue HAPPY HOLIDAYS! This month’s issue provides some great information for PAGE 1 parents to share with their children, or teachers with Happy Holidays their class, on the various ways that the season is celebrated around the world. PAGES 2 - 7 Around the World Also, featured this month is an article entitled “Can Parents play a role in bridging the gap between the Have and Have PAGE 9 - 11 Not schools ?”. This article provides some suggestions on Can Parents Play a Role in how school councils might play a role through developing Bridging the Gap Between effective partnerships with other councils and improving the “Have” and the “Have the educational experience for students at both schools. Not” Schools? Whatever way your school recognizes PAGE 12 - 13 this holiday season, Parents Engaged in Education wish you peace and joy November Event Gallery as you celebrate with your parents and PAGE 15 extended school communities. Frequently Asked Questions HAVE A PAGE 16 Holiday Safety Safe & Happy Holiday Season!

ParentsEngagedInEducation.ca CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD The holiday season is celebrated by a wide range of communities in the multi-cultural rich country. This article is to briefly describe how the holiday season is celebrated around the world.

CANADA With a population that is made up of people from many different cultural backgrounds, there are With this country experiencing the complete many different types of celebrations that take place. opposite weather as , their Christmas is Many of the traditions and celebrations come actually celebrated at the beginning of summer!! from French, English, Irish, Scottish and Native/ First Nation influences as these were among the Fun facts: first to call Canada home. • Australians often go house to house singing Fun facts: carols on . • Canadians like to decorate their homes • They decorate their houses with bunches with Christmas trees, lights and other of Christmas Bush, a native tree of small seasonal items. green leaves and small cream flowers. • With the winter weather many Canadian’s • In each state capital city there are large ski, toboggan, skate etc. during the groups of carolers who sing in a candlelight Christmas holidays ceremony. • Turkey, , Mash Potatoes, vegetables • Australians love to put on Christmas are among the specialties at a “traditional” pageants in halls, parks or take part in Christmas meal. parades and firework displays. • The Parade in Toronto is one of • On most people go out and the oldest and largest street parades in the have barbecues and swim at the beach. world. It started in 1913 and is broadcast around the world.

2 SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER | 2016 BELGIUM Children in Belgium believe that “” brings them presents on December 6th, which is St. Nicholas Day. In Belgium there are 3 different official languages, Flemish (Dutch), French and German. This means that saying Merry Christmas might be heard as “Vrolijk Kerstfgeest” in Flemish, “Joyueux Noel” in French and “Frohe ” in German. and Fun facts: • Children put their shoes in front of the fireplace, together with some treats for Sinterklass. • Sinterklass arrives on a horse and comes down the chimney to leave presents in the shoes. • Just like in Canada, Sinterklass keeps a book with a list of all the children who have been “naughty” or “nice”. THE TORONTO • The visit of “Sinterklass” is a separate ARGONAUTS occasion than Christmas which is more of a religious festival. ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THEIR PARTNERSHIP TO CHINA SUPPORT PARENTS TO There is only a very small percentage of the population in China that celebrate Christmas. ENGAGE IN THE EDUCATION Because of this it is often the case that you will only see any kind of celebrations in the largest cities. AND THE PHYSICAL /MENTAL In Chinese Happy/Merry Christmas is “Sheng HEALTH OF THEIR CHILDREN. Dan Kuai Le in Mandarin and “Seng Dan Fai Lok” in Cantonese. There are other regional languages which have their own unique way of expressing this greeting. Watch for exciting Fun facts: events and resources • Santa Claus is called “Shen Dan Lao Ren” coming soon!! • If there are Christmas trees they are usually plastic. • A tradition of giving apples on Christmas Eve is becoming more and more common.

PARENTS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION 3 EGYPT JAMAICA Only about 15% of Egyptians are Christians and Christmas is a very special time in Jamaica and is they are the only part of the country that celebrate celebrated by the majority of the population. Christmas. Most Egyptian Christians belong to the Coptic Orthodox Church and the have their own very Fun facts: unique traditions to celebrate: • People might paint their houses and hang Fun facts: new curtains and decorations to celebrate Christmas. • Christmas Day is celebrated on January 7th, not December 25th. • The main Christmas meal is usually served on Christmas Eve. • The Coptic month leading up to Christmas is called “Kiahk”. • A traditional meal might include fresh fruits, meat, salt fish, fried plantains, boiled bananas • For 43 days before Christmas ,Coptic and freshly squeezed fruit juice or tea. An Orthodox Christians do a special fast where afternoon meal may include chicken, curry they basically eat a vegan diet. goat, stewed oxtail, rice and peas. • Although not many Egyptians celebrate Christmas as we know it, most celebrate it as a secular holiday. • In Egypt, Santa is known as “Baba Noel” INDIA () Christmas is actually quite a small festival in India, • In Arabic, Happy/Merry Christmas is “Eid Milad compared to other religious festivals due to the fact Majid” which means “Glorious Birth Feast” that only 2.3% compared to people who belong to • “Christmas” in Arabic is “eld almilad” other religions. Fun facts: • In Hindi Happy/Merry Christmas is “Subh krisamas”, in Urdu it’s “Krismas Mubarak”, in Chinese Christians celebrate Christmas with church Sanskrit it’s “Krismasasya shubhkaamnaa”, in services in their native Chinese. At most Anglican Tamil it’s “kiristumas valttukkal”, in Telugu churches, some of the services are offered in English it’s “Christmas Subhakankshalu” and there because of the number of Europeans who work and are many other languages in India which have live in Hong Kong. their own expressions for Merry Christmas. • Instead of a Chirstmas tree, a banana or mango Fun facts: tree is decorated. • and nativity scenes decorate homes, • Sometimes people use mango leaves to churches and other places. decorate their home. • In Hong Kong, Santa Claus, is known as “Sing • In India, Father Christmas or Santa Claus Daan Lou Yan” (Christmas Old Man) in delivers presents to children from a horse and Cantonese cart. • At this time of year Hong Kong celebrates • Santa is known as “Christmas Baba” in Hindi, “Winterfest”, a huge winter party. This is also “Baba Christmas” in Urdu, “Christmas famous for its New Year’s countdown and displays Thaathaa” in Tamil and “Christmas Thatha” in of lights and fireworks are seen all over the city. Telugu

4 SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2016 AND TOBAGO Christmas is a time of great celebration in with people having parties and celebrating with family, friends and neighbours. Fun facts: • Radio stations play Trinidadian Christmas carols and songs as well as carols from the US. and • Most people paint and make repairs to their homes. They often hang new curtains and lights to celebrate the season. • The Christmas day meal is usually prepared throughout Mid-December and sometimes into the new year. BOOKS • New Year’s Eve is known as “Ole year’s night” in Trinidad, and like in Canada people like to let off fireworks to ARE PROUD TO celebrate the New Year. ANNOUNCE THEIR PARTNERSHIP TO ZIMBABWE SUPPORT PARENTS Most people in Zimbabwe go to Christmas services first thing in the morning on TO ENGAGE IN THE Christmas Day. After church people party EDUCATION AND in their homes and often people go house to house, visiting friends and family. IMPROVE THE LITERACY Fun facts: SKILLS OF THEIR • Everyone wears their best clothes on CHILDREN. Christmas and this may be the only time of the year they get new clothes. • Children believe that Santa Claus brings their presents in the morning so Watch for exciting they can show their friends at Church or at one of the parties they will attend. events and resources • The special food eaten at Christmas is chicken with rice. Chicken is actually coming soon!! very expensive in Zimbabwe and is a luxury enjoyed at Christmas.

PARENTS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION 5 MEXICO PHILIPPINES Christmas is celebrated from December 12th to January Christmas is a long and festive season in the 6th. From December 16th to Christmas Eve, children will Philippines. Indeed it is not unusual for carols perform the “Posada” processions. “Posada” is Spanish for to begin being played in September. Most Inn or Lodging. There are nine Posadas. These celebrate the Filipinos are Christians with about 80% of the part of the Christmas story where Joseph and Mary looked population being Catholic. It is the only Asian for somewhere to stay. During this time, houses are decorated country with so many Christians. with evergreens and paper lanterns. Fun facts: Fun facts: • in the Philippines • Nativity scenes are one of the most popular decorations in are a mixture of western and Filipino Mexico and are known as “nacimiento”. They are often life customs. size figures. • “Parol” is a Christmas tradition • Christmas Eve is known as “Noche Buena” and is a family which is a bamboo pole or frame day. with a lighted star lantern on it. This • is popular around the country and is is the most popular decoration in the known as “” Philippines. • There are lots of fireworks on Christmas Day. • Most homes have a big open house to welcome family and friends and this is • Pointsettia flowers are known as “” known as “Noche Buena”. (Christmas Eve) flowers in Mexico. • Merry Christmas is said in eight • Some children believe that Santa Claus comes on different ways according to the 8 major December 24th, however in the south of Mexico most languages. A couple of interpretations expect presents on January 6th at the , which is are; “Malipayon nga Pascua” in know as “el Dia de los Reyes”. Sugbuhanon, “Maugmang Pasko” in Pangalatok .

PAKISTAN In Pakistan, December 25th is a , but it is in memory of Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Christians make SRI LANKA up a very small part of the population. Most Christians in Sri Lanka is a mostly Buddhist country Pakistan live in the country and are quite poor. with only 7% of people who are Christians. Christmas is celebrated as a public holiday by Fun facts: everyone. • Christmas is celebrated with a big procession that takes Fun facts: hours to reach the Cathedral to begin the services. • Christmas is known as “Bara Din” which in Urdu and • Christians in Sri Lanka, the Christmas Punjabi means the “big day”. season starts on December 1st and people let off fire crackers at dawn. • Christian areas will see houses decorated and with a star on the roof. • The Christians go to midnight mass all over the country. • The is an important decoration. • Merry Christmas is “Suba Naththalak • In Pakistan, Santa Claus/Father Christmas is know as Wewa” in Sinhala, which is spoken in “Christmas Baba”. Sri Lanka.

6 SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2016 HANUKKUAH THE WINTER SOLSTICE The Jewish population do not celebrate Christmas, but, do The Winter Solstice has always been a reverent period for celebrate this festive season known as Hanukkuah. Native people all over the world during the Christmas season. It’s a time to offer gratitude, honour family and is celebrated around the world for eight days ancestors, and follow a ritual observance of beliefs. and nights. RELATED Solstice Show: Last Meteor Shower of Year Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees or Ushers in Winter Israelites over the Greek-Syrian ruler, Antiochus about 2200 years ago. The fact that Theological historians also place significance on this same time period for the date of Christ’s birth makes A Menorah is a special nine-branched candelabrum, also the Solstice a vital component in holiday celebrations. A few known in Hebrew as a Hanukiah. days before Solstice, members of some tribes make prayer sticks in honour of an ancestor or native deity. They plant Each night of Hanukkah, an additional candle is placed the sticks during a ceremony on the Solstice. in the Menorah from right to left, and then lit from left to right. On the last night, all the candles are lit. Check various American Indian museums in the U.S. for Solstice celebrations. Many state museums, as well A dreidel, or sivion is a four-sided top that has a Hebrew as theNational Museum of the American Indian in letter on each side. Washington, D.C. hold events. Traditionally, Hanukkah is a time when children are encouraged and rewarded for their Torah studies. DANCING Consequently, it became fashionable to give the children Hanukkah money and presents during the holiday. Numerous Native American tribes host dances on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Celebrations can include Hanukkah is celebrated in the home beginning on the 25th a manger scene and a recreation of the Wise Men offering day of the Jewish month of Kislev. gifts to the Christ child. ABORIGINAL CELEBRATIONS Some Natives observe the similarity between the Chiefs of the Great Nations and the Wise Men; and the act of From Christmas.LoveToKnow.com, the following list is bestowing gifts onto the newborn babe to that of the Great a small sample of Native American Christmas traditions Thunderbird offering gifts to braves in the fields. observed by some tribes. READ MORE AT: THE HANDSOME FELLOW http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork. Many cultures have a “friendly figure” who treats children com/2013/12/25/native-traditions-celebrate- to candy and gifts during Christmas. For many Native christmas-day-152863 Americans, this gentleman is known as the Handsome Fellow. This is just a quick overview of some of the cultures that make Canada so rich. We hope that you will share this Legend refers to a Creek leader named Chief Hobbythacco, with your parent community and encourage them to which translates to English as ‘handsome fellow.’ He was talk about how Christmas is celebrated around the world part of the diplomatic efforts in Colonial America and with their children, so they have a better understanding would bestow other tribal chiefs with gifts to share among of how other students in their school will celebrate this their people. Some Native Americans encourage children holiday season. to believe that the Handsome Fellow is responsible for leaving presents on Christmas Day, while others believe Santa comes to visit. Parents Engaged in Education.

PARENTS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION 7 SCHOOL BOARDS THAT SUPPORT PARENT ENGAGEMENT in

IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTED ON THIS PAGE, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] CAN PARENTS PLAY A ROLE IN BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE “HAVE” & THE “HAVE NOT” SCHOOLS?

There has been a lot of research and comment regarding support of the parent community and a variety of other the perception of a great divide between the educational reasons. experience of students at some schools versus students in While I certainly do not pretend to be an expert on other schools. the funding formulas or what measures specific school School boards have tried many creative ways to ensure boards have in place to even the playing field, I do believe that all students have the same school experience and it is possible for parent communities to have a pivotal role have access to similar resources. Unfortunately, this in improving student experience at all schools. inequity often still exists in many school boards in the The following are steps that may help parent leaders province. While there is a uniform curriculum that must undertake a role in bridging the gap. be delivered, the perception exists that some schools have access to more or better technology, equipment or 1. Speak with your administrator to discuss the desire learning resources. of the parents to reach out to a neighbouring school community that would benefit from a partnership Can parent leaders play a role in bridging this gap? As or that might be willing to partner to improve the a strong proponent of school partnerships, I believe school experience at your school. they can. While it may not be easy at the outset to 2. Ask your administrator to support the plan to bridge this gap, and requires the support of the entire communicate the idea of partnering with the school community, it is imperative that the school identified school. administrators agree to any plan that is developed. 3. Decide if the best approach would be for your administrator to contact the school you would like The differences between the “Have” and “Have Not” to partner with, or, if it would be more effective for schools maybe because of the size of enrolment in the the school council parent leaders to contact to other schools, the neighbourhood the school is located in, the school council’s executive.

PARENTS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION 9 While it may not be easy at the outset to bridge this gap, and requires “ the support of the entire school community, it is imperative that the school administrators agree to any plan that is developed.

4. Arrange a joint meeting of the school councils, resources and improve the educational experience which includes the school administrators. of all students. 5. At this meeting, it is a great opportunity to take some SHORT TERM ” time to get to know each other’s council members and get a bit of background i.e. grades their children 1. Discuss specific ways that this partnership can attend, how long they have been on council etc. benefit the respective schools. Some areas you may Before generating a formal plan on ways the schools consider are: might benefit from an official partnership between • Are the schools in close proximity to allow for the two school communities, it is helpful to gather sharing of extra-curricular activities? These some data about the schools including: activities may include football, volleyball, clubs • School enrolment etc. Would it be feasible to invite a few students from the school which does not offer these types • Specialty programs offered of activities, to be part of a “combined team”? • Strengths of the school community • Are there celebrations like dances • Challenges of the school community that could be made even more fun by combining • Biggest needs of students (you may want to break schools? Even at the “have not” school they may this down by grade level) have a DJ that is fantastic and could make the event even better for the “have” school. • Level of parent engagement in the school • Is there a way to hold joint school council • How do schools raise funds for additional supports meetings. One school may only have 2 members for students learning? and the other may have 10, together they could • How is it anticipated that the school community will host meetings which are beneficial to both. respond to partnering with another school that has • The meetings could allow the first 30 minutes to high needs? be held separately so the business of the specific 6. Now that the partnering school councils have some schools can be discussed and any votes that are data to begin formulating a plan they are ready to required could be completed. The next 60 minutes begin to design a short and long term plan to share could be devoted to a topic of learning for all

10 SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2016 council members i.e. public health nurse to discuss healthy eating, how a school learning improvement plan is written, school safety etc. • Combining the talents of parents on the school councils at both schools will lead to ideas that benefit both schools. • Do both schools do similar fundraising activities? If yes, would the supplier allow the same discounts to the “have not” school as they do to the “have” school if they partner on an order? • Would the school community of the “have” FREE school support giving a portion of their this fundraising to the “have not” school for identified use that helps improves the educational experience for the students at that school. For instance, it may be used month to buy additional technology which is desperately needed at the “have not” school. STEPS TO BUILDING • Perhaps the “have” schoolsSUCCESSION Ahave SCHOOL an PARTNERSHIP PARTNERSHIP abundance of books for theirPLANNING library that Better Student Experience Communicate plan to could be lent to the “have not” school to Stronger Communities the community improve their library. Increased Opportunities Final plan to the appropriate 2. Once you have answered some Principalsof the for approvalabove DOWNLOAD questions, and others that will naturallyDevelop a plan which flow outlines pros and cons for each BUILDING from the conversation, it is timepartner to organize THIS FREE the information based on the highestArrange a meetingpriority with other SCHOOL council to discuss concept of BROCHURE item first and then list the otherspartnering in the order COUNCIL PARTNERSHIPS that both schools agree to. Determine one or two schools that appear to match your FROM OUR 3. To make this partnership successful,school ideals it needs 33 Creekwood Dr., to be a long-term arrangement as it takes time Present the idea of partnership Toronto, Ontario M1E 4L6 to council Research schools in WEBSITE. to get things up and running. At this point, 647.408.2091 the neighbourhood Subscribe to our free newsletter today at:

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PARENTS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION 11 IT’S BEEN A BUSY MONTH ATTENDING GREAT EVENTS FOCUSED ON PARENT AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT!

NOVEMBER 12TH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THERESA PASTORE AND VICE-PRESIDENT, LISA LANDRIAULT meeting parent leaders at the People for Education Conference in Toronto

NOVEMBER 19TH EXCELLENT JOB by Co-Chairs Trixie May Doyle and Wilmar Kortleever hosting a successful PIAC conference for TDSB parents

12 SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 23RD CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TORONTO ARGONAUTS for their Huddle Up Rally at Nathan Phillips Square for engaging over 3,000 students to take the pledge against bullying. It was inspiring to be amongst this great crowd of students and educators

NOVEMBER 27TH PARENTS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION participates in the Toronto Volunteer Fair

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Parents Engaged in Education’s mission is to promote and engage parents in their children’s education to increase their academic achievement and provide resources and skill building opportunities for parents/guardians and school council members to support children’s education in Ontario. www.ParentsEngagedInEducation.ca FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This space will be used to answer some of the questions that school council members come across in their work as council members. As a newly elected Chair, I am trying to make the transition taking over from a Chair that has had the position for the past 8 years. It is a priority that this goes well, however, there seems to be a feeling of FREE animosity among some of the older members. this I think a great deal of us have had this experience at some point in our work on school councils, board committees or other areas where we volunteer in a month group setting.

I would suggest that you make QUICKsure that TIPS at the first meeting as Chair, you spend some time Parent Engagement recognizing the efforts and accomplishmentsTEAM BUILDING STRATEGIES of Have a common goal. Focus on one or two is not about the power the outgoing Chair and her team.achievable If this goals forperson the year. is it is about the staying on as a member of the council,Frequent and thankclear communication. them DOWNLOADPARTNERSHIP for their continuing commitmentCommitment as well from eachas memberothers to their role on the school council. Key to successful school councils. who are returning. Theresa Pastore Utilize each person’s strengths to the best THISParents Engaged FREE in Education TEAM BUILDING advantage of the council. BUILDING

Make sure to communicate thatTalk new to each ideasother. Have doreal conversation, not STRATEGIES mean that previous work was notnot text successful, or email. it is BROCHURE FOR SCHOOL COUNCILS Work as a team. Play as a team. Take time to just a chance to revitalize the councilhave some and fun. its work. FROM OUR Everyone Can’t Lead – every task should It will also be helpful to let thehave a outgoingleader who has the mostChair interest in the subject matter. Try not to treat one or few provide the history on mattersindividuals that as more have important thanbeen others. WEBSITE. before the Council in the past and to defer to @parentengagcons them in matters where they were heavily involved PRODUCED BY: Parents Engaged in Education PARENTS ENGAGED 33 Creekwood Dr. prior to the elections which resulted in you being IN EDUCATION Toronto, Ontario M1E 4L6 made Chair. 647.408.2091 parentengagementconsultantsgroup.com If there continues to be a strained relationship between yourself and the previous chair, ask for time to meet outside of the council meeting to try and resolve the situation in order that the students ParentsEngagedInEducation.ca benefit from a cohesive school council

PARENTS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION 15 HOLIDAY Inspiring SAFETY Your Child

The holiday season is one of celebration and fun. Taking steps to be safe will help make sure that there are few to Learn and problems that arise during this important time with friends and families. Here are some helpful links:

FOOD SAFETY Love Math www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ publichealth/foodsafety/ WHEN YOU SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD SAFE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS TO LEARN, YOUR POSITIVE www.esfi.org/program/holiday-safety- APPROACH HELPS INFLUENCE 50?gclid=CJ_on6eR0dACFZJMDQodEL8EKQ YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS.

TRAVELLING SAFE OVER THE HOLIDAYS To access this important resource from the Council of www.livescience.com/53053-holiday-traveling- Ontario Directors of Education with-kids-safety.html is available at: PLANNING FOR SAFETY http://www.ontariodirectors.ca/ OVER THE HOLIDAYS parent_engagement-math/en/ www.parents.com/holiday/christmas/safety/ index.htm

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