Get Active with your children!

Just a reminder that families are welcome to come out and enjoy an evening of fun and be active with our next two ZUMBA events. All are welcome on November 10 and 17th. Please contact the main office if you need more information.

JLPS Spirit

Today many of our staff and students joined in the Halloween spirit by dressing up. Our Kindergarten students joined in a short parade around the school and staff joined together for a fun, math costume. Many "on the spot" math equations happened, including a domino topple.

 

JLPS School Council for 2017-18

The following members of our community are the members of the 2017-18 JLPS School Council:

Aisha Chattha, Priya Shah, Shalini Saini (Co- Chair), Linda Lee, Marisa Harris (Fundraising Coordinator), Tina Patel, Arati Vaidya, Naudea Mair, Ayesha Ghafoo, Balvinder Mathon, Kamran Ashraf Chaudry, Tina Gandhi (Co-Chair), Nadia Akhtar, Natania Fernandez, Galit Goldberger, Rita Angellotti, Sarah Denney-Falsetta and Falguni Karia.

If you would ever like to contact one of the Co-Chairs to share a concern or ask a question they can be confidentially reached at: johnny.lombardi.ps@sc.yrdsb.ca

Important Dates

Please be reminded of the following dates:

October 26: School Council Meeting, 7:00pm
October 27: Movie Night, 6:30-8:00pm
November 1: Grade 8 Transition Day at Tommy Douglas Secondary School
November 3: Photo Retake Day
November 22: Progress Reports Go Home
November 23: Teacher-Parent Interviewing Evening
November 24: PA Day, no School, Teacher-Parent Interviews in the morning

Eco Challenge

Next week (October 30th to November 3rd) JLPS will be participating in a litterless lunch challenge!

A litterless lunch may include:

·         Reusable lunch bag/box

·         Reusable sandwich container

·         Reusable water bottle

·         Reusable containers (for veggies, yogurt, snacks)

A waste-free lunch does not include:

·         A paper or plastic lunch bag

·         Sandwich baggies

·         Individually wrapped lunches and snacks

At lunch,your child will receive a ballot for his/her litterless lunch. The ballots will be entered into a draw to win amazing Eco prizes  such as reusable water bottles, lunch box, containers and more.

Winners will be picked on Monday, November 6th!

Good Luck!

On behalf of the Eco Team, thank-you for supporting our efforts to helping our planet.

Movie Night

Just a reminder that our Movie Night is 

Friday, October 27 from 6:30-8:00 pm. All families are welcome. No charge for admission. Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be on sale.

JLPS Spirit Wear

Just a reminder that if you are interested in ordering JLPS spirit wear to please submit your child's order form by Thursday, October 26. We will not be ordering additional items, so all clothing must be pre-ordered.

Purple Day

Each year, students, educators and allies bring attention to the need for safer and more inclusive learning and working environments for everyone. October 19, 2017 is Spirit Day. It is an annual day in October when millions of North Americans wear purple to show their support for LGBTQ youth and to take a stand against bullying. Students, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals, celebrities and parents wear purple to send a message that LGBTQ youth are to be celebrated and respected for who they are.

On Thursday, October 19, we are asking our students to show their support for personal choice and to stand up against bullying by wearing purple. Students will be engaged in aged-appropriate conversations in their classes regarding choice and supporting others by being respectful.

Thank-you!

Thank-you to all families who supported our Indigo Love of Reading  fundraiser for our school Library.  Together we raised $430.00 that will go to the purchasing of new books.

Islamic Art Workshop

ISLAMIC HERITAGE MONTH WORKSHOP 

Discovering Islamic Art with Your Child Workshop

In recognition of Islamic Heritage Month, parents/guardians and children grades 1 to 8 are invited to participate in a free Art History Workshop facilitated by the Aga Khan Museum.

 This workshop will consist of an introduction to the Aga Khan Museum and an understanding of the diversity and pluralism in Islam through museum artifacts. Families will explore patterns from the art and architectures of the museum. Each participant will create and take home their own clay tile designs. 

York Region parents/guardians can register at any of the school locations. Registration will be confirmed via email from Inclusive School and Community Services.

Workshop Locations, Times and Registration:

HG Bernard Public School 245 Bernard Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1E1 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Registration Form shila.mahdavi@yrdsb.ca or 905-884-2046 ex.265 

Teston Village Public School 80 Murray Farm Lane, Maple, ON L6A 3G1 Thursday, October 19, 2017 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration Form wahid.khan@yrdsb.ca or 905-470-2227 ex.117 

Black Walnut Public School 30 John Allan Cameron Street, Markham, ON L6B 0P4 Monday, October 23, 2017 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Registration Form ayesha.syed@yrdsb.ca or 905-884-2046 ex.271

Festival of Lights, Diwali

Diwali  the Hindu Festival of Lights is celebrated on Wednesday, October 18th. Some Temples may celebrate this day on October 19th. Diwali , also known as the Festival of Lights is a Hindu, Sikh, and Jain festival that originated in India. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Diwali also signifies many different things to different people. It also may be the beginning of a new year for farmers who plant their crops after Diwali, as well as for business people and merchants who traditionally settle all accounts on this day and begin the new financial year. Everywhere it is celebrated, it signifies the renewal of life. To celebrate this joyous and important festival, people get together with friends and family, exchange gifts of sweets and greet each other with the words 'Subh Diwali’. Some set off fireworks and wear new clothes. Many light little clay lamps, called dipas or diyas, candles and even neon lights. 

The staff of JLPS would like to extend to our  community who celebrate Diwali, a happy and festive time with friends and family.

Parent Presentation on Emotional Regulation

Forest Run Public School  

Invites all parents and caregivers to join us for a free parent presentation  

A Simple Gift:  Emotional Regulation For parents of children birth to 12 years of age   

Negative emotions (e.g., anger, sadness, fear, jealousy) and the difficult behaviours that may follow (e.g. temper tantrums, whining) are normal in young children. Not learning to manage negative emotions in the early years may result in later problems. This presentation will provide information and practical strategies to help families.    

You will learn about:  What is emotional regulation  Long term implications of negative emotions  The importance of learning about your child’s unique temperament, strengths and areas of improvement  Triggers that set off emotions  The 8 principles of emotional regulation and how you can teach you child to identify and cope with their feelings 

  Location:  Forest Run Public School                      

  200 Forest Run Blvd., Concord L4K 5H3                     

Date:         Thursday October 26, 2017  

Time:         6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.    

Free child minding will be available   

 To register please contact: Oksana Majaski, 

Community Resource Facilitator Oksana.majaski@yrdsb.ca  or 416-568-2252   

This presentation is brought to you by Forest Run P.S. in partnership with Blue Hills Child and Family Centre and York Region District School Board