Lake Views--October 2017

YORK REGION Lake Views--October 2017 DISTRICT SCHOOL 80 Wildwood Ave., Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 3B5 BOARD Tel: 905 773-5381 Fax: 905 773-6238 Email: [email protected] http:// lakewilcox.ps.yrdsb.ca Principal: D. Dal Bello Vice Principal: C. Tulipano We unite in our purpose to inspire and prepare learners for life in our changing world community. Lake Wilcox Public October, 2017 Special points of in- terest: From the Administrators' Desk…. Peanut Safe School have been running very from last year’s EQAO Dismissal Procedures We have experienced a phenomenal start to the smoothly. Thank you for standardized tests. As a New School Council new school year. Stu- keeping the traffic mov- school, we were pleased Character Matters As- dents are engaging in ing and for being safe. with the results, and rec- semblies authentic learning ex- Let’s continue to work ognize there is always periences that promote together to ensure the room for improvement Halloween critical thinking and effi- safety of all. as we strive to continu- Parking Lot Procedures ally raise the achieve- cient problem solving Our Open House was ment bar. Monthly Calendar strategies. The halls and buzzing with excitement classrooms continue to as we had the opportu- We are looking forward be hot spots for engage- nity to open our class- to another month of ment and innovation. We rooms to the community. learning and fun. would like to thank all We would like to thank students and educators all that attended as well for their commitment in as the teachers who D. Dal Bello making Lake Wilcox a made your visits so wel- C. Tulipano safe and inclusive school. coming. Character Matters October Our grade four and grade Morning drop offs in the seven students will be R esponsibility bus loop and parking lot receiving the results “I must do something” always solves more prob- Volunteers in our school lems than “something must be done”. The York Region District School Board welcomes the use of volunteers in all schools. Volun- teers, when used effectively, provide a valuable service to students and schools in support of student achievement and well-being. They are education partners that can increase positive communication between the school, parents and the community. Trustee: Corrie McBain Just a reminder that ALL volunteers in our school must have obtained a Vulnerable Sector (905) 727-0022 Screening from York Region Police (Police Check) PRIOR to volunteering, and MUST produce this to the office, where we will retain a copy. Every September you will be asked to sign a Superintendent: Rita Russo volunteer annual offence declaration stating you have had no convictions since your last police (905) 884-4477 check. Thank you, for your continued cooperation in keeping our students safe. Page 2 Lake Views--October 2017 EQAO Results 2016-2017 In the spring of 2017, our grade 3 and 6 students participated in the Education Quality and Accountabil- ity Office (EQAO) standardized test. This provincial assessment provides a snapshot of our grade 3 & 6 students’ achievement in relation to the provincial standard. Students meeting or exceeding the standard (Level 3 & 4), have demonstrated most or all of the re- quired reading, writing and mathematics knowledge and skills expected at this stage in their education. Outlined are the results for our school. Over the next several weeks we will analyze the EQAO results along with several other sources of data to plan effective instruction with the goal of increasing student achievement. Kids Kitchen is available at LWPS Q.S.P. Magazine Subscriptions It may be time for you to re-new your magazine subscrip- This hot lunch option is offered on Tuesdays to all Lake Wil- tions. If you ordered magazines with Q.S.P. in the past cox students. through the school you are still able to enjoy these HUGE savings by going on line to: www.QSP.ca and putting in our For information about menus and to place orders check out school group # 9972. their website at: Lake Wilcox will receive $$ for every magazine purchased, so www.kidskitchen.ca every order counts. Renew or choose something new. There are new titles every year so make sure you go online an check out what’s new. Happy reading…... Page 3 Lake Views--October 2017 Information Night for Grade 8 Students interested in Bill Crothers S.S. Information Nights at: Bill Crothers Secondary School, 44 Main Street, Unionville, Ontario. Bill Crothers Secondary School (BCSS) is a system-wide school with a focus on healthy active living and sport. The school is open for Grade 9 to 12 students. Students and parents from across the region are invited to attend an information evening. Information will be shared regarding the vision, mission, schedule, programs, the transfer policy, and application process. Due to building capacity regulations, we request that only students and parents interested in attending BCSS for the school year 2018 – 2019 attend one of these evening. Parking is limited so we ask that parents car- pool or park at the GO Station. Markham By-law officers regularly enforce the parking regulations on school property, so please abide by the posted parking regulations. Thursday October 12th, 2017 – Students in the West and Central area of Region Information sessions will be from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the school cafeteria and/or Gym A Applications will be available from the Bill Crothers school website: Friday, October 13th, 2017 Applications are due: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 Information Night for Grade 8 Students interested in the IB Program IB INFORMATION NIGHT October 17, 2017 The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is student-centred with a focus on developing intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills for students who live, learn and work in a rapidly changing world. The program emphasizes critical and compassionate thinking, community involvement, and intercultural understanding. It is founded on international standards and assessment. Students who complete the Programme earn both an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and an IB Diploma. Current Grade 8 students and families interested in the Programme are invited to attend an information session at the school which will be offering the IB Programme in their area. During each session, information about the Programme and the application process will be shared. To determine your area please visit the YRDSB school locator. Alexander Mackenzie High School @ 7:00 p.m. Bayview Secondary School @ 7:00 p.m. Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School @ 6:30 p.m. Maple High School @ 6:30 p.m. Milliken Mills High School @ 7:00 p.m. Page 4 Lake Views--October 2017 Dismissal Procedures Anti Spam Legislation Parents of walking JK/SK students are ensure safety for our students. It is asked to pick their children up in the also important to be on time if you are fenced-in kindergarten yard. All other picking your child up at school. If, If you do not wish to receive any students will be dismissed from their however, something unforeseen hap- electronic messages which may regular doors. Parents should meet pens and you are going to be late, contain advertising or promo- their child(ren) outside their dismissal please call the school and let us know. tions such as school fundraiser, doors. In order to follow the Board’s We will bring your child into the office lunch programs, field trips, sale Safe School Policy; please do not wait to wait for you. of yearbooks etc. please visit our for your child in the school building or school website and un-subscribe at the bus loop. We have staff supervi- to receiving these electronic sion outside the dismissal doors, in the messages. kindergarten yard and at the Pick up- at: Zone from 2:35 until 2:45. Staff have http://lakewilcox.ps.yrdsb.ca been instructed to bring any students who have not been picked up by 2:45 to the office. The front doors and the front area of the school are reserved for bus students only. It is important to keep this area clear to Remember to We are a Peanut Safe School Lunch Drop – Off label your Within our school community The children in our school with Cooler units are located outside there are several students who severe peanut allergies, and the entry doors near the door child’s lunch have a potentially life threaten- their families, would like to join buzzer for lunch and snack drop ing allergy (anaphylaxis) to us in thanking you for your off. Please ensure that when you drop foods, predominantly to pea- understanding and cooperation your child’s name and nuts and nuts. Please keep this by not sending peanut and nut their teacher’s name are them off in the in mind as you prepare lunches products to school. and snacks for your child. clearly marked on their coolers outside Since even a minute amount of lunch bag. the allergic substance can cause Students will be responsible for the office door a life-threatening reaction, coming down to get their lunch keeping it out of the classroom when the bell rings. near the buzzer. is our best method of prevent- ing a serious reaction at school. Healthy Snack Program at LWPS In an effort to promote healthy like to make use of our pro- living, Lake Wilcox has part- gram should to come to the Healthy Snacks nered with Food for Learning main foyer and take whichever and is continuing a Healthy snack they would like. We are are available at Snack program for our stu- happy and proud to help our dents.

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