March 20092

March 2009

include: quot;A Fly in a Pail of Milk
In this issue!
The Herb Carnegie Storyquot; by Herb
Carnegie, quot;George Washington
Relay for Life 2
We are nearing the end of term two Carver The Man Who Overcamequot;
and are quite pleased with the
Black History Assembly 2 by Lawrence Elliott, and quot;Bill
students who have worked diligently Cosby Family Funny Manquot; by
Girls and Boys! Wrestling 2
and have put forth their best effort. Larry Kettelkamp.
Tournament
Students are encouraged to make the These books will
Black History Month Assembly 3 last term their best yet by staying continue to be
focused in class, submitting
Literacy and Beyond 4 available after the
assignments by the due dates and month of
Parent Tip Sheet 5
asking for help February.
when necessary.
Cyberproofing 6
Also, the grade
Keeping children safe during 6
seven students have
the spring thaw
one more skating
Celebrating Faith and Culture 7
date on March 12th.
Panther Lunch! 7
We have several school trips that
School Calendar 8
occur throughout the year at
Williams Parkway. These trips
Principal: Mr. D. White
often have students from several
Vice-Principal: Mrs. T. Morrison
If you have been accepted to any of
Guidance Counsellor: Ms L. Romaniello classes across all grade levels
the following programs of schools,
Head Secretary: Mrs. A. Stephenson attending. Some classes only have
Asst. Secretary: Mrs M. Domingues please tell Ms Romaniello in the two or three students attending
Asst. Secretary: Ms M. Byrne
counselling office: these trips. Therefore it is still an
School Trustee: Mrs. B. Ford
expectation that students not a
Superintendent of Schools: Ms S. A. Teal
Mayfield Regional Arts Program attending these trips come to school
IB at Turner Fenton S.S for the regular program.
St. Thomas Aquinas (Regular or
Arts Program)
Holy Name of Mary
Learning Skill of the Month:
Citizenship
Character Education Theme:
The second term of Counting On
Independent Work
You ends on Thursday March
Ms. Foskett has had a wonderful 5th. The third term will begin on
display of literature, fiction and Tuesday March 24th and end on
non-fiction, on display for the Thursday May 14. If you are
The grade 6's will month of February as a part of interested in this program for Term
be going tubing quot;Black History Monthquot;. Some of 3, please give Ms Onizuka a
on the afternoon the titles are: quot;Bud, Not Buddyquot; by completed permission form, or see
of Tuesday, Christopher Paul Curtis, and quot;The Ms Onizuka in Room 119. Thanks
March 10th. The cost is $10 for Skin I'm Inquot;, by Sharon G. Flake. to everyone for making this such a
unlimited runs using Mount Chin- Both of these novels have won successful program!
guacousy's tubes. awards. Various (auto) biographies

WILLIAMS PARKWAY SENIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL 1285 Williams Parkway, Brampton, ON L6S 3J8 Tel: (905) 791-4324 Fax: (905) 791-8861

Pledge envelopes and Team forms It is with pleasure that
have gone out to all those students the Child to Child
who have brought in their program at Williams
Registration Forms. Parkway Senior Public A big congratulations goes out to
School presents The Black History the Williams Parkway Wrestling
Many people are doing an awesome assembly: Evolution is Now! on Club, who not only organized a very
job of raising money for cancer and assembly. The afternoon is for the successful tournament on February
it is so very much appreciated. students during school hours, 21st at North Park Secondary
Along with money raised by whereas the evening assembly is School, but also did extremely well
gathering pledges, some students are intended to convenience the many in the competition.
currently organizing bake sales to family members that have work
add to the amount their team will obligations during the daytime Over 250 wrestlers from all over
have raised. hours. This exciting event takes southern Ontario came out to the
place at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm and aims wrestling festival. Our school
All those students who raise $100 or to educate and entertain the entered 21 wrestlers who all did
more will receive a CCS t-shirt and Williams Parkway community and great against more experienced
have 2 chances for some great family members, while honouring wrestlers from private wrestling
prizes. For every $50 raised, your the rich African/Caribbean clubs. For most of our wrestlers, it
name will go into the pot for a community prevalent in Canadian was their first tournament. They
chance to win at one of the draws. Society. showed drive and determination and
The draws will take place after came out with 2 gold medals, 8
The evening promises a student
March Break when most of the silver medals, and 5 bronze
Fashion show, singing, guest
pledge forms with the money have medals...an outstanding
speaker Lilly Johnson to speak on
been returned. Students may then show!!! Many grade eight
the subject of Sickle Cell Anemia.,
still continue to raise money for leadership students, parents and as
not to mention Performance from
cancer, and may continue to have always, Ann Beams helped out with
established musicians.
events that add to the total money the tournament set up, food selling,
their team raises. It is asked that each person, coaching, and scorekeeping. Thank
planning on attending the evening you so much everybody. This was
The team with the most money by assembly, contribute on dollar as the wrestling clubs' first tournament
May will receive a pizza party. The admission for the assembly, of the season; other tournaments
Class with the most money and the contribute one dollar as admission. include: Cambridge, Hagersville,
most participants by May will Each dollar contributed will go Durham, Orillia and Thunder
receive an ice cream party. The towards the Sickle Cell Association Bay. Our guys and gals are only
student who collects the most of Ontario. For each dollar spent a going to get better and we are
pledges will receive a prize as well. raffle ticket will be awarded. The looking forward to the
prizes include Gift Certificates, Art competitions. Thanks once again to
We’re looking forward to an work and others. everyone that helped out and all our
incredible, safe, fun, and profitable wrestlers for the spirit and hard
We will collect your donation the
(for cancer) event on May 22nd. work you have shown thus
evening of the assembly.
Don’t miss out. far. Keep it up!
Please return this form to
Miss Johnson or Ms Zimmermann
Stay tuned to the Williams Parkway Sincerely,
as soon as possible. We look
we-site at wppanthers.com, then go Mr. Marcovici and Mr. Smith
forward to seeing you there!!
to quot;teachers’ pagesquot;, then click on (Coaches)
Regards,
Mrs. Lazare 624, for updates to Mr. White (Manager)
Child to Child, Miss Johnson,
news about the Relay.
Ms Zimmermann and Mrs. Petgrave


CHILD TO
CHILD

EVOLUTION IS NOW
(EVOLUTION IS NOW)

The Ontario Literacy
and Numeracy Secre-
tariat

Conference helps parents 'make a
difference in literacy and beyond'
The Peel District School Board is hosting its eighth annual parent literacy conference on April 4 at
Sandalwood Heights Secondary School in Brampton. The conference, Make a difference in literacy
and beyond – practical ways parents can boost learning, features sessions by leading experts who
will provide helpful tips and ideas.

This year's keynote speaker is Joe Rich, a guest therapist on the TV show CityLine. Rich will share
his insights as a social worker for 25 years in his keynote: Parenting: The Long Journey.

Workshops for parents of children in kindergarten to grade 5 include: building literacy with storytel-
ling, making science fun, helping your child succeed in math, building self esteem, developing
strong social skills and helping your family cope with stress. Sessions for parents of middle school
students discuss how to: develop good study skills, build strong literacy skills through the arts and
help your teen make a successful transition to high school.

This free learning event includes lunch and is open to Peel board parents of students at all grade
levels. Parents, this is your chance to learn practical ways to boost learning.
Take one day to:
• experience a powerful keynote presentation
• learn from Peel educators recognized throughout Ontario as experts in literacy
• explore valuable exhibitors representing community organizations, regional services and educa-
tional products and browse publisher displays of children's' books and educational resources

Register for this free conference by March 13, 2009!
Conference and registration information is available in the quot;Spotlightquot; section of the board's web
site, www.peelschools.org.


Cyberproofing – protect your teen on the
Internet
Peel Regional Police want to remind parents that cyberproofing is a safe
practice. Through education, teens will learn the necessary skills to help keep
them safe on the Internet.

Cyberproofing techniques can be used by your teen at home. Here are a few guidelines from
Peel Police that may assist you and your teen:

Maintain open lines of communication with your teen.
•
Tell your teen to never, under any circumstances, reveal personal information online.
•
Remind your teen to never agree to meet in person, an individual met on the Internet.
•
Teach your teen to stop immediately if they see or read anything that upsets them.
•
Restrict access to the Internet when there is no supervision available.
•
Be sensitive to the actions of your teen on the Internet.
•
Monitor your long distance telephone bills for unknown telephone numbers.
•
Select a family-friendly Internet service provider. Before subscribing, ask:
•
- if they have programs in place to block obscene material
- if they maintain a list of recommended internet sites that are family-friendly
- what actions they take towards individuals who act inappropriately through their service
• Acquire software to assist in protection from the Internet.
• Take a course on the use of the Internet or have your teen teach you. Make this a family activity.

Keeping children safe during the spring thaw
Now that winter's heavy snowfall has begun to melt away it's important
that children be aware of the dangers of playing near waterways and
storm sewers.

Rising and fast moving water in lakes, ponds and creeks is increasingly
likely as temperatures continue to rise and the forecast of rain spurs on
the spring thaw. The City of Brampton has provided the following
information to help keep children safe:

water flows in storm sewers and watercourses are unpredictable and
•
may change quickly
• toxic gases may be present in and around storm sewers and watercourses
• access is restricted, making rescue attempts difficult
• tragic falls could take place

Parents are encouraged to review this information with their children and let them
know how dangerous storms sewers and waterways are.


Celebrating Faith and Culture - March 2009
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

January Xsaak Aboriginal Spirituality
Sunset March 1 to 20 Alá (Fasting month) Bahá'í

March 2 Mehergan Zorastrianism
March 2 Great Fast Begins Christianity
March 6 World Day of Prayer Christianity
March 8 or 9 Milad-ul-Nabi Islam
Sunset of March 9-10 Purim Judaism
March 11 Hola Mohalla Sikhism
March 11 Holi Hinduism
March 14 New Year Sikhism
March 15 Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva's Birthday Buddhism

March 15 to 20 Ghambar Hamaspath-meadem Zoroastrianism
March 16 Kwan Yin Day Buddhism and Taoism
March 17 St. Patrick's Day Christianity
March 20 Lady Day (Ostara) Wicca
March 20 Shunki-sorei-sai Shinto
March 20 Spring Ohigon Buddhism
March 21 Naw Ruz Zoroastrianism and Bahá'í

March 26 Khordad Saal Zoroastrianism
March 27 New Year's Day Hinduism
March 27 Vasant Navaratri Hinduism

MONDAY - Patties - $1.00
Samosas - $.50
TUESDAY - Pizza - $2.00 per slice
WEDNESDAY- Pogos $1.25
THURSDAY - Pizza - $2.00 per slice
FRIDAY - Hot Dogs - $1.00
Pizza Pockets - $1.00

EVERY DAY
Popcorn - $2.00 per bag


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