June 2019 Newsletter

JUNE 2019

NEWSLETTER

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Tom Longboat Day – June 4, 2019

June 4th is officially Tom Longboat Day in Ontario. Bill 120, the Tom Longboat Day Act, received Royal Assent in 2008 in Ontario. The day Tom Longboat JPS officially celebrates Tom Longboat’s birthday of June 4, 1887. Tom Longboat, whose Iroquois name was Cogwagee, was born in Ohsweken, Six 37 Crow Trail Nations Indian Reserve on June 4, 1887. He belonged to the Wolf Clan in the Toronto ON M1B 1X6 Onondaga Nation. Tom Longboat was a distance runner from the Six Tel 416.396.6610 Nations of the Grand River First Nation Indian Reserve near Brantford, Ontario. During his running career, he raced in several major races including Safe Arrival the Victoria Day Race in Caledonia, Around the Bay in Hamilton, The Boston Marathon, the 1908 Olympics and the Madison Square Garden Race in 1909 416.396.6610 Press 1 Before 8:30AM Tom Longboat was not only one of the most celebrated and accomplished athletes in Canadian history, but also one of the world’s greatest long distance runners. He helped establish marathon running as an international sport and won marathons in record breaking times, beating competitors from all over the world. His running had earned him international fame.

At the age of 29, he set aside his athletic career to enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces to fight in World War I for his country. As a dispatch carrier with the 107th Pioneer Battalion in France, Longboat ran messages and orders between units. The famous runner was wounded twice during his time of service. Tom Longboat died of pneumonia on January 9, 1949 at the age of 61.

Principal In 1955, Tom Longboat was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame Andrea Chisholm and the Indian Hall of Fame. In 2000, the first Tom Longboat Run was held at I.L. Thomas School in Ohsweken, where 30 of our students also ran on June 4, 2019. Office Administrator Desleigh Russell This year, for the second time in our school’s history, we celebrated Tom Longboat Day, honouring his legacy and learning about his importance in Secretary AM First Nations and Canadian History. Tom Longboat students participated in a Voula Gountas run designed to pay tribute to our school’s namesake. Then, students participated in a variety of indigenous learning activities. Our hope is to remember Tom Longboat’s legacy as one of the greatest First Nations Superintendent peoples and Canadians who ever lived. Kerry-Lynn Stadnyk

Trustee Ward 21 Sincerely, Yalini Rajakulasingam Andrea Chisholm Principal

TDSB CELEBRATES!

June is…

Italian Heritage Month

National Aboriginal History Month

Portuguese Speaking Heritage Month

PRIDE Month (Toronto)

For more information, please go to www.tdsb.on.ca

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Did you know? Students who miss 13.5 days of school every year from JK to grade 12 will miss 1 full year of learning by the time they graduate! You can make a difference on your child’s absences going forward. We appreciate your help.

Congratulations to the following students for having perfect attendance in the month of May!

Student Class Teacher Student Class Teacher

Dillon JKSK1 Ms Shnayderman Abirami 2/3-AM Ms Bonnell Jaswin JKSK1 Ms Shnayderman Ajay 2/3-AM Ms Bonnell Karshiga JKSK1 Ms Shnayderman Akshayah 2/3-AM Ms Bonnell Kavisa JKSK1 Ms Shnayderman Aruran 2/3-AM Ms Bonnell Racina JKSK1 Ms Shnayderman Charlie 2/3-AM Ms Bonnell Siddiqa JKSK1 Ms Shnayderman Ivan 2/3-AM Ms Bonnell Aajanan JKSK2 Ms Rajani Sagith 2/3-AM Ms Bonnell Athiran JKSK2 Ms Rajani Simran 2/3-AM Ms Bonnell Harish JKSK2 Ms Rajani Dylan 3/4-AM Ms Stephen Luxana JKSK2 Ms Rajani Nithula 3/4-AM Ms Stephen Vithuushan JKSK2 Ms Rajani Sahana 3/4-AM Ms Stephen Aabriella JKSK3 Ms Paris Zayan 3/4-AM Ms Stephen Ayomipo JKSK3 Ms Paris Emanuella 4/5-AM Ms Yung Joseph JKSK3 Ms Paris Emnet 4/5-AM Ms Yung Pavanis JKSK3 Ms Paris Hareny 4/5-AM Ms Yung Shahanaa JKSK3 Ms Paris Nathaniah 4/5-AM Ms Yung Sophia JKSK3 Ms Paris Pirethiga 4/5-AM Ms Yung Abiran 1/2A-AM Ms Sawyer Shanthosh 4/5-AM Ms Yung Adrianna 1/2A-AM Ms Sawyer Thenuka 4/5-AM Ms Yung Athena 1/2A-AM Ms Sawyer Yusuf 4/5-AM Ms Yung Jayanee 1/2A-AM Ms Sawyer Chantz 4-AM Ms Tessler Kelina 1/2A-AM Ms Sawyer Emmanuella 4-AM Ms Tessler Sahl 1/2A-AM Ms Sawyer Fennel 4-AM Ms Tessler Thivyan 1/2A-AM Ms Sawyer Jimmy 4-AM Ms Tessler Ahishan 1/2B-AM Ms Williams Mithula 4-AM Ms Tessler Archaya 1/2B-AM Ms Williams Rithan 4-AM Ms Tessler Ranumi 1/2B-AM Ms Williams Zakeyyah 4-AM Ms Tessler Risigan 1/2B-AM Ms Williams Asaad 5-AM Mr Maskerine Sarun 1/2B-AM Ms Williams Judgebell 5-AM Mr Maskerine Sathurshaa 1/2B-AM Ms Williams Madina 5-AM Mr Maskerine Sharleez 1/2B-AM Ms Williams Majaravan 5-AM Mr Maskerine

3 Student Class Teacher Student Class Teacher

Ranudi 5-AM Mr Maskerine Niravine 6A-AM Mr Mark Sonali 5-AM Mr Maskerine Saamiat 6A-AM Mr Mark Thiebika 5-AM Mr Maskerine Zaynub 6A-AM Mr Mark Bill 6A-AM Mr Mark Theepiga 6B-AM Mr Birta Deepesh 6A-AM Mr Mark Saniyahh 6B-AM Mr Birta Jacob 6A-AM Mr Mark Asauni 6B-AM Mr Birta Jaden 6A-AM Mr Mark Aisha 6B-AM Mr Birta Jananie 6A-AM Mr Mark Pranhavi 6B-AM Mr Birta Joelline 6A-AM Mr Mark Shimon 6B-AM Mr Birta John Kurt 6A-AM Mr Mark Aaruksha HSP-AM Ms Riding Muhammad 6A-AM Mr Mark

CALL OUR DEDICATED TOLL-FREE NUMBER TO REPORT YOUR CHILD’S ABSENCE by 8:30am

1-833-250-2290

If your child is going to be absent for the morning or afternoon ONLY, please continue to call the office before 8:30am and leave us a voicemail message. Tel 416.396.6610 Press 1.

CLEAN TORONTO TOGETHER

Friday, April 26th was the City of Toronto’s School Yard Clean-up day. Due to the weather we were unable to participate until early May. Tom Longboat joined over 200,000 residents, students, businesses, organizations and community groups as we came together for the 16th annual city-wide cleanup of public spaces.

UPCOMING EVENTS– NO SCHOOL

June Character Trait: Perseverence June 7 PA Day – NO SCHOOL June 11 Parent Council Meeting – 9:00am** (Revised Date) June 11 Track & Field City Finals – Birchmount Stadium June 13 Taste of Longboat – 5:00pm-7:00pm June 21 Longboat Leaders – 9:00am June 24 Spirit Week Monday: Crazy Hat Day Tuesday: Culture Day Wednesday: Twins Day Thursday: Red & White (Celebrating Canada Day) June 25 Grade 6 Graduation – 1:00pm June 25 Report Cards go home June 27 Last Day of School Sept 3 School commences

GRADE 6 GRADUATION

The grade 6 graduation will take place on June 25, 2019 at 1:00pm. Invitations were sent home to parents of graduating students, please contact the office if you did not receive your invitation.

TASTE OF LONGBOAT

Mark your calendar now for the Taste of Longboat.

June 13, 2019 – 5:00-7:00pm

Enjoy cultural events and food. Be sure to return your menu cards as soon as possible.

6 MARVELOUS TREE ART FROM MR MASKERINE’S CLASS The Grade Five students from Mr. Maskerine’s class did a very fun art activity. They made a piece of tree art work using a glue gun.

The materials you will need are:  Canvas  Primer (white)  Napkins  Glue guns  Glue sticks for the glue gun  Paint: orange, red, yellow, black, dark purple, light purple, dark blue, & light blue.

Steps: 1. The first step is to get the canvas. 2. Next you will get the primer and prime the canvas. 3. Then you will get the glue gun, turn it on. When it is warm and melty you will draw a tree with the glue gun on the canvas. 4. When you are done drawing with the glue gun, let it dry for about an hour. 5. When the glue is dry you will prime everything on the canvas including the tree on it. 6. Then you will wait until it dries. 7. When it is dry, you will choose if you want to make a sunset or a sunrise. If you want a sunset you will put red paint at the top, orange paint in the middle, and yellow paint at the bottom. If you want a sunrise you will put yellow paint on the top, orange paint in the middle, and red paint on the bottom. 8. Each time you paint on a new colour you will blend the colours into each other. 9. Now will wait until the paint dries. 10. When it is done drying you will get the black paint. When you get the black paint you will add some water and make the black paint thinner. 11. Then you will get the napkin and scrunch it up into a ball. 12. After that you will put the black paint onto the canvas. 13. Before the paint dries you will take your napkin and add another layer. You will have to do that a few times. 14. Then you will let the paint dry. 15. When the paint is dry you will get the purple and blue. 16. You will do the same thing that you did with the black except using the purple and blue. If you choose to use purple you will use dark purple and light purple together. If you use the blue, you will use the dark blue and light blue together. 17. Then you will let the paint dry. When the paint is dry you are done. 18. If you would like you can put it in a picture frame.

LOOK AT OUR LONGBOAT LEADERS… CHARACTER TRAIT FOR MAY – INTEGRITY

Class Teacher Student K1 Ms Shnayderman Akshaya K1 Ms Shnayderman Racina K2 Ms Rajani Xavier K2 Ms Rajani Aajanan K3 Ms Paris Joseph K3 Ms Paris Jathurshan 1 Ms Borsk Benicia 1 Ms Borsk Melanie 1/2A Ms Sawyer Sahl 1/2A Ms Sawyer Athena 1/2B Ms Williams Sharleez 2/3. Ms Bonnell Adrin 2/3. Ms Bonnell Sowmiya 3/4. Ms Stephen Madujan 3/4. Ms Stephen Bhargvi 4 Ms Tessler Jashvihaa 4 Ms Tessler Fiza 4/5. Ms Yung Emanuella 4/5. Ms Yung Hareny 5 Mr Maskerine Judgebell 5 Mr Maskerine Sonali 6A Mr Mark Bill 6A Mr Mark Zaynub 6B Mr Birta Bojan HSP Ms Riding Thiluckshica HSP Ms Riding Christian

SUN SAFE BEHAVIOUR

Getting students outside and active is good for their health but too much sun can have serious side-effects, including burns, eye damage, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. We encourage all students to practice “sun safety.”

What exactly does sun safe behaviour look like? • Cover up: Even on days with a moderate UV index students should wear a hat and sunglasses, especially if they'll be outside for over 30 minutes. • Stay cool: Students should stay in shady areas, particularly at midday when the sun is strongest. • Use sunscreen: Choose sunscreens with SPF 15 or higher that include protection from both UVA and UVB rays.

SUMMER INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES ELEMENTARY & AFRICAN HERITAGE

Register your child in TDSB’s half and full day international languages summer programs. Open to all students from SK to Grade 8, our language learning programs involve cultural activities like games, songs, dance, storytelling, traditional crafts and writing. Classes begin July 2 – 26.

Visit www.ILEprograms.ca for a complete list of participating schools and language classes. @TDSB_ConEd

Elementary summer programs are tailored to increase engagement and build self- confidence in our students. This summer, we are opening schools across the city to offer an engaging curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. These locally driven programs support students to build literacy and numeracy skills through a creative curriculum that can include technology, physical fitness, art, music and drama. Summer school is July 3-26, 2019.

Application forms can be found online and are submitted to the summer school directly.

https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/Elementary-Summer-School

SNACK PROGRAM The last day of the Snack Program this school year will be Friday, June 21, 2019. Please ensure that your child comes to school with snack for the last week of school. Thank you for your support and donations. Without your donations . Thank you to Ms Daniels for coordinating the program this year.

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MS TESSLER’S CLASS FUNDRAISER BENFITTING SICK KIDS HOSPITAL

In the last 10 day of May, Ms Tessler’s class did a fundraiser for toys, benefitting Sick Kids Hospital. Thank you to parents and students who donated all the toys that the classroom received. The results of their efforts in 10 days is absolutely fabulous and we are very proud of their efforts.

CREATING FRACTION POSTERS & FRACTION GAMES

Ms Stephen’s class was learning about Fractions and found that there were many ways to create what fractions look like. Check out these students learning about equal parts.

10 DEAR MOM………….

Students in Ms Stephen’s class completing the water colour art messages to Mom, writing their letters to honour their amazing moms and the finished product!

FAMILY HEALTH & WELL BEING NIGHT Thank you to the families came out on May 1, 2019 to participate in the Family Health & Well Being Night. Activites including, dental hygene, healthy eating, physical activity, mindfulness.

11 TOM LONGBOAT DAY

We are very proud that our school is named after Tom Longboat. In 2008, June 4 was officially declared "Tom Longboat Day" in Ontario with the passage of Bill 120, a Private Member's Bill.

Thomas Charles Longboat (June 4, 1887 – January 9, 1949), whose Iroquois name was Cogwagee, was an Onondaga distance runner from the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, Ontario, and for much of his career the dominant long-distance runner of the time.

20TH ANNUAL TOM LONGBOAT DAY RUN by Arvin & Deepesh

On June 4th, a group of 32 students and 5 adult supervisors went to Six Nations Grand River to participate in the 20th Annual Tom Longboat Walk/Run/Bike Day. As soon as we got there, we saw a massive Tom Longboat statue! It was amazing! It was 10:30 a.m. and we were ready to start our run.

After our 10k run and 5k walk, we (Tom Longboat Junior Public School ) were invited by an Indigenous school (I. L. Thomas Elementary School), which was shaped as a turtle. We finished our lunch and attended an assembly. After that we had a tour around the whole school meeting magnificent students and magnificent staff members, and had a chance to listen to the schools 2nd language Cayuga (In Cayuga Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ) a Northern Iroquoian language.

Back at school, staff created innovative and creative workshops, teaching students about Tom Longboat’s Heritage and inspiring them to dig deepr into a vital part of our history. The day began with our very own race.

Thank you to all staff for making the Tom Longboat Day activities so memorable and relevant to our school’s indigenous heritage.

JUNIOR DIVISION ZOO TRIP

On May 16, 2019 the Junior Division visited the Toronto Zoo. One class was invited to the Washed Ashore-Art to Save the Sea. Washed Ashore is an aesthetically powerful art installation that is built completely from plastics fond in oceans and waterways from around the world. Find out what YOU can do to make a difference in your day-to-day life and experience this important and timely exhibition with 10 larger-than-life sculptures including an eight foot tall penguin, a twelve foot high jelly fish and Washed Ashore’s newest sculpture, an 800 lb shark. Exhibit is Free with Zoo admission and runs until November 2019.