Parent-Teacher interviews and student-led conferences

Thornhill Woods P.S. Update
Tel: Fax: eMail:	905.326.8626 905.326.8057 thornhill.woods.ps@yrdsb.ca

Nov 4, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Once again this year, we will be booking our Parent-Teacher Interviews and Student-Led Conferences for SK – Gr. 8 students using an online booking system. 

In order to access the booking system you need to go to https://www.schoolinterviews.ca  and enter the school code ym5a7.  Once there, you will be prompted to put in your name, your child’s first name only and your email address.  Your email address is required for you to get confirmation of your appointment times, but it is an optional step.  In other words you can still book your appointments without inputting an email address.  Just be sure to make a note of the date and time.  It is a very simple process, just input your child’s name, his/her grade and select the teacher.  Then you can choose the time that is convenient to you.  The event will open on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7^TH AT 7:00 P.M.

Please remember that the interviews/conferences are 15 minutes in length and we ask that you are prompt and that you don’t go over your allotted time.

If you are unable to meet the teacher on the evening of  November 24th or the morning of November 25th, and if you would still like to communicate with the teacher regarding your child's progress, please call the school and leave a voicemail message for your child's teacher(s).  They will return your call and set up a time to talk on the phone sometime after November 25th.

Should you have any problems with the system, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Green in the office.

Thank you!

Lynne Cohen                        Michelle Vanderzon             

Principal                                Vice-Principal

Gr. 1 Trip to Pleasant Ridge Library

On Thursday, November 3rd, all our Gr. 1 students, their teachers and some wonderful volunteers walked up to the Pleasant Ridge Library.  They were met by Stephen Lewis S.S. Gr. 11 and 12 students (some of whom were our former students!) and their teachers.  

The high school students read their publication "The Dairy of Margaret Reaman" to our students, interspersing a few interesting details about the history of the Thornhill Woods community.  Then each student was provided with his/her own copy of the colouring book format of the publication.   Our students worked in groups, each led by a high school student and coloured in parts of the book. 

In addition, they were treated to some snacks and a juice box and then walked back to school. It was a great opportunity to partner with our high school peers and colleagues!

  

GR. 8 Information Night at Stephen Lewis S.S. and Westmount C.I.

Information nights for September 2017 enrolment: 

Stephen Lewis S.S.   November 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.


Westmount C.I.         November 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Yearbook Cover Contest!

Hard copies of this form  go home with students Tuesday, October 18th.

Inspirational words for Josh Donaldson tonight - from the students in Mr. McInnis' Gr. 4 class!

Go Blue Jays!!!

Eye see...Eye learn: complimentary eye exams and glasses for Junior Kindergarten students

For more information please go to http://www.optom.on.ca/OAO/ESEL/aboutESEL.aspx

Time to remind children about being safe in our community

It’s time to remind children about being safe in our community.

It’s a good time for parents to remind children about personal safety. 

Here's what children need to know:

• Their name, age, telephone number, address, city and province.  This can be done through rhyme or song.
• How to contact their parents at any time, by memorizing cell or work numbers.
• How and under what circumstances to call 911.
• To never approach or enter a stranger's vehicle.  A responsible adult would never ask a child for directions or any other question for that matter.
• Make sure they know they have a right to say "no" to an adult, especially when the adult is asking them to do something they have been taught is wrong or feels uncomfortable.  Reminding children of this right is important because children are taught from a young age to respect adults.
• To always tell parents where they will be and to never enter someone's home without their parent's permission.
• If home alone, never admit it when answering the phone. Never answer a knock at the door or speak through it.  Adults can be very persuasive.  Teach your child to call you if there is a knock at the door and if they fear for their safety, teach them to call 911.  Make sure they know that police officers are there to help them and would not get mad if it were a false alarm.
• If they think they are being followed or are in danger they should run home or to a public place.  If someone grabs them, they should try to get away, yelling and screaming while doing so.
• It is important to play in safe areas, never take shortcuts and stick with a buddy whenever possible.

It is never too early or too late to teach children the importance of personal safety.  Common sense, communication and consistency are the keys. Remind children to alert a responsible adult if something strange happens that makes them feel uncomfortable. Remember, crime prevention is everyone's responsibility.

For more information on this subject, visit www.yrp.ca.