2014

Saturday
Beryl Ford Public School
Day 1
Day 1
25
& 8 girls
Appreciation Day
 Bus Driver
Day 3
Day 3
29
22
Day 3
15
Day 5
Day 5
31
 Pizza Day
 Immunization Grade 7
Day 4
30
 Pizza Day
23
Day 4
Day 1
9
8

International Walk to
School Day
Day 1
2
1
24
17
16
 Pizza Day
 School Council
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
 Seniors’ Chai &
Chat 7:00 p.m.
Day 1
18
PA Day ~ No School
for Students
 Pizza Day
10
Day2
3
Thursday
Wednesday
20
(No School)
Happy
Thanksgiving !
13
Day 2
28
Dear Families of Beryl Ford,
Well we have made it through re-organization with much success thanks
to the exceptional team of Leaders at Beryl Ford! Staff have participated
in our Empowerment Day to continue building a positive school climate
and culture for all students to be successful.
Our entire school participated in the Terry Fox Run on September 24th.
Throughout the day we focused on the legacy of Terry Fox and the
wonderful work that he has contributed throughout Canada. Students
participated in our Annual ‘Leader in Me’ POW WOW, which was an
amazing experience for all. Students presented their class ‘Leader in Me’
Banners and their chants. On Friday, October 3rd students will witness
some of our staff having their hair cut to support cancer patients who
require wigs. Special thanks to the Terry Fox Leaders for organizing
such a worthwhile event for our students and staff.
Our Annual Fall Fair was very successful! Students, parents and staff had
an opportunity to meet with each other and share their summer stories. It
was a very enjoyable event - students participated in various activities,
arts & crafts, singing, dancing, having their hands done in henna designs,
face painting and even a food court serving BBQ burgers and hotdogs,
samosas and of course ice-cream.
As we begin this year we will be holding our first School Council
Meeting on Thursday, October 16th beginning at 7:00 pm at Beryl Ford.
It is important for parents/guardians to partner with the school to
continue developing our school for the community. We value your voice
and participation, so please join us. Please welcome our new 2014-15
Elected School Council Executive members: Chair, Mr. Ravi Hooda, CoChair, Mrs. Komalpreet Sandhu , Treasurer, Mr. Prashant Mitra ,
Secretary, Mr. Suresh Kureeckal Please join us, together we can make
a difference for our school community!!!
October 2014
Safe Arrival
Please support our school’s Safe
Arrival Program by phoning us before
9:00 a.m. every day your child will
be absent.
Call 905-794-0852, press ‘1’ and
leave a message with your child’s
name, teacher’s name and reason for
absence.
EQAO Scores
Student results on EQAO assessments
are an important source of information
about student strengths and areas for
improvement. As a school
community, we use them along with
other information, to guide school
improvement initiatives. The testing
results are also used by our school
board and the Ministry of Education to
direct support where needed. Both the
Peel District School Board’s and Beryl
Ford’s EQAO results from the 20132014 school year are shown in the
following table (percentage of students
achieving at levels 3 or 4):
26
19
School Scores
12
6
 World Teacher’s
Day
5
27
Day 2
21
14
Day 4
7
30
October is Walk 29
to School Month
Principal: Mrs. Connie Stella
Vice-Principal: Mrs. Sumitra Lad
Office Manager: Mrs. Marinka Hilton
Vice Principal: Mr. Joseph Pileggi
Office Assistant: Mrs. Linda Apa
Office Clerk: Mrs. Celia da Cruz
Office Assistant: Mrs. Kavita Mahadeo
Superintendent of Education: Mrs. P. Daws (905) 451-2862 Ext. 4230
School Trustee: Mr. J. Mann (416) 797-6718
Principal’s Message
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday
October 2014
Friday
Day 3
4
11
Future Leaders Embrace Change!
Please come and join us for our School Council Meeting!
Thursday, October 16, 2014 7:00 p.m.
Grade Reading: 72%
Writing: 78%
3
Seniors’ Chai and Chat
Thursday, October 16, 2014 7:00 p.m.
Grade Reading: 76%
Writing: 81%
6
PDSB Scores
Reading: 70%
Writing: 78%
Mathematics: 74% Mathematics:67%
Reading: 79%
Writing: 78%
Mathematics: 61% Mathematics:54%
Continuing Education International
Languages program for K-12 students
The opportunity to study a language in addition to English and
French can benefit all students, society in general and an
increasingly independent world. Any student who is currently
enrolled in a Peel District School Board elementary or secondary
school is eligible to attend. Classes operate each Saturday from
September 20, 2014 to June 13, 2015, except for holiday
weekends and school vacations. Continuing Education offers an online,
cashless registration process.
Please visit the website at
www.peelschools.org/conted/il for further information.
Peel Board Advantage Education Fair on Nov. 8
If you live in Brampton or Caledon, plan to attend the Peel Board
Advantage Education fair at Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary
School on Nov. 8. Drop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn
about our middle schools with regional programs and secondary
schools in Brampton and Caledon. Staff and students will be available to
answer questions about the schools’ academic and extracurricular programs.
The day will also include student musical performances and sport games in
the gymnasium. Snacks will be provided.
October is International Walk to School Month!
Our school is participating in International Walk to School Day on Wed.
Oct. 8th. On this day, walk, bike, blade, scooter, skip or hop to school….but
don’t drive! International Walk to School month is part of the Active & Safe
Routes to School program.
Visit www.saferoutestoschool.ca/ for more information.
Celebrate World
Teacher Appreciation Day
Since 1994, parents and students from around the world have celebrated
World Teacher Appreciation Day to commemorate the work of teachers and
their contributions to society. During the week of October 5, take the time to
let your child's teacher know he or she is truly appreciated. Thank your
child's teacher and let them know they are making a difference!
Help Keep Beryl Ford’s Students Safe
As members of the Beryl Ford community, we are all working together to
ensure the safety of our students. If you witness dangerous or aggressive
driving in the neighbourhood, the Peel Regional Police Service has a formal
reporting process called Road Watch. This program gives Peel Residents an
opportunity to keep the roads safe by reporting dangerous and aggressive
drivers to the police.
The report form is available at www.bramptonsafecity.ca and will need to
be faxed to 905-456-5911 or emailed to roadwatch@peelpolice.ca.
We encourage parents to make use of this valuable service.
Peel Board High School
Students
have Choice
Learn about the Peel District School
Board advantage and your local Peel
board secondary school at an
upcoming parent information night.
For date and time, visit
www.peelschoold.org/schools/
informationnights or call the school
directly. To find out which secondary
school your teen will attend, call 905890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212
or visit www.peelschools.org/schools/
findyourschool.
After School Program
Arrangements have been made with Family Day Care to offer a before and after
school program for our students. If you are seeking before or afterschool care for
your child, please call directly to Family Day Care at: 416-922-3434
Staffing Updates
Due to larger than projected enrolment at Beryl Ford PS, we have seen an increase to
our staff. We are very pleased to have welcomed the following new staff members
to our team of Teacher Leaders:

Grade 7: Miss Sarah Mason
September reorganization resulted in some student placement
changes at Beryl Ford PS due to higher than anticipated enrolment
across all grade levels. Classes are now more evenly balanced
which is far more beneficial for the students and the teachers. We
thank all of our families for their support and patience during this annual process.
Time for School ~ A Guide to Regular Attendance
Whatever path your teen chooses, we
want to make sure your entire family
is ready to embrace the many
opportunities that await your teen
upon graduation. Our Ready? Set?
High School! Parent Guide will
provide you with a snapshot of what
you need to know to help your teen be
successful. You can find it online at:
www.peelschools.org/parents/
helpyourchild/parentguide.
Elementary school is a wonderful time in the life of a child, a time of great
strides in learning and in social and emotional development. Many things
affect your child’s success, from the quality of his or hers teachers, to the
makeup of the class. One of the most important factors is your child’s regular
and timely attendance.
Getting to class on time, and avoiding absences, are critical if your child is to
get the most out of school. It seems obvious. But the fact is that elementary
students tend to miss an average of eight or more school days during the year.
What can you as a parent do to help ensure your child's proper attendance?
First, understand that getting to school, every day and on time, matters at
All of our schools offer a variety of
every level, perhaps even more so in elementary schools. That’s because
programs designed to unlock students’
important learning occurs daily, right from the start of class. By being
passion and potential. Some students
punctual and responsible, children are acquiring positive habits about school
have a strong interest in a particular
attendance. Some other things to consider:
area. For those students, a Regional
 By being late, children miss important social time with their peers before school
Learning Choices Program may be a
begins.
good option.
 Students who are late often feel embarrassed or self-conscious.
Coming in November
Nov. 7
Progress Reports Sent
Home (Grades 1-8)
Nov. 10-13 Dental Screening for
grades JK, SK, 2,4, 6 & 8
Nov. 11
Remembrance Day
Assembly (11 am)
Nov 12-14 Library Book Fair
Nov 13-14 Student Parent Teacher
Conferences
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Late arrivals can disrupt the routine of the classroom.
A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child, and get her to school in the
wrong frame of mind.
Missing even 5 or 10 minutes of the day can make it harder for the students to
understand the material being taught.
Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a child’s skills and knowledge base,
causing the child to fall behind his/her peers and hurt his/her self-esteem.
Too many missed school days can increase isolation, as the child stands out from
his/her classmates and misses opportunities to develop socially.
Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to develop a good rapport with the
teachers.
If you have any questions regarding any of the issues raised here about
lateness or attendance, or if you are looking for other tips on getting your
child to school, please talk to us. By working together, we can help support a
more successful school experience for your child. Visit our website at
www.peelschools.org.
Visit Beryl Ford’s
Website!
In order to help support Eco-School
initiative to use less paper, we
encourage you to visit our school
website at:
http://schools.peelschools.org/1415
We will be posting this newsletter on
the website every month. Our goal
is to have EVERY family read the
newsletter online instead of on
paper. Visit the Beryl Ford website
and click on Subscribe.
You will receive an email each time
there is new information on the
website. You will also find
information about the following
items:
contact information
calendar
enrolment data
school hours
mission, vision and values
registration information
printable forms
frequently asked questions
maps
Volunteer and Make a
Difference!
At Beryl Ford Public School, we
welcome and encourage participation of
parents and community members. Of
course, we also recognize the time and
energy these volunteers give.
There are many volunteer opportunities
available at our school that are flexible
and range from a few hours per month to
five hours a day, depending on your
schedule.
Please contact our teacher, Ms. S.
Brar if you're interested in
volunteering at our school.