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April 2009
In this issue! The grade 6
classes will be
going to the
Drama Club 2
Museum of Flight
Education Week(s) 2 and Aviation in The following students received
Hamilton on April 1st. This will be Chapters gift cards for the effort
Relay for Life 3
a full day trip and ties in nicely with they put into their Counting On You
Earth Day 3 the Science curriculum topic of program, and their regular
Flight. The cost of the trip is $16, attendance:
Local Heroes sought 3
but those students who had already
Keep children safe 4 paid $10 for the tubing trip to Mount Roget Morgan
Chinguacousy which was cancelled Daniel Panke
Reading as a Family 4
due to lack of snow, need only pay Mubarak Oseni
Settlement Services 5-6 the difference of $6. This promises Jasmeet Rai
Information to be an educational, enjoyable and Sanah Sediqui
worthwhile trip.
Celebrating Faith and Culture 7 Yusra Mukhtar
Panther Lunch 7
Term 3 begins on Tuesday march
April Calendar 8 24 and ends on Thursday May 14.
Grade 8 students are encouraged to Thanks, Amanda,
return their permission forms and Laurie
Principal: Mr. D. White $25 fee, for the Mandarin
Vice-Principal: Mrs. T. Morrison
graduation Luncheon to be held in Laurie Onizuka,
Guidance Counsellor: Ms L. Romaniello
June.
Head Secretary: Mrs. A. Stephenson Grade 8 Team
Asst. Secretary: Mrs. M. Domingues
Asst. Secretary: Ms M. Byrne
School Trustee: Mrs. B. Ford
Superintendent of Schools: Ms S. Teal
As part of our
Education Week
Term 3 is well underway
initiatives, Williams Parkway is
now!! Students are reminded to
hosting our first ever USED
hand in all overdue art assignments.
BATTERY DRIVE. It is hazardous
On a side note: String art
Learning Skill of the Month:
to the environment to dispose of old
projects will be started soon!
Fairness
batteries with your household
Their picture starters, portraits and
Character Education Theme:
garbage. If you have any used
perspective drawings have been
Initiative
batteries please send them to school
assigned for Term 3 so far. Be sure
with your child or drop them off to
you have submitted yours when it is
Mr. Metelnick in room 105. The
completed to receive a mark.
Used Battery Drive runs until
Friday, April 24, 2009.
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Abelard McInnes wouldn’t know a The Drama Club will also
vampire if it came up and bit him. accept donations of lumber and
Fortunately his niece Madeline is fabric. If you can donate or loan any
there to assist him. of these items please contact Mr.
Cooke or just drop them off at the
Also visiting the village is school.
Melisande, Melisande the Sorceress,
With just over a month to go until Melisande the Terrible, Melisande
our first performance, rehearsals for the Handmaid of Darkness.
Once upon a Midnight have moved Melisande has a plan to rule the
into high gear. world by linking her magical power
with the power of a vampire.
Once upon a Midnight is the story of Georgette is Melisande's assistant,
what happens when an evil sorcer- however, she isn't exactly the
ess, a not-so-evil vampire, and an sharpest knife in the drawer. At least
inept vampire-hunter meet. her heart is in the right place. Education week(s) at Williams
Problems start when Robert Parkway will take place the weeks
Evangeline is not your typical confesses his love to Evangeline. of April 14th – April 24th. This
vampire as she has never tasted She rejects him knowing that love year’s theme is “The Smile Within”
human blood. In her twelfth year between them could never be. and Williams Parkway has
Evangeline was turned by Kasimir Angry and disappointed, Robert interpreted this to mean “kindness to
the Destroyer, on the very night he vows to destroy Evangeline. our environment” since we can all
was defeated by Lord Alistair. Lord Meanwhile, Zoe has asked derive happiness from a cleaner,
Alistair took pity on Evangeline, Melisande to cast a spell to make greener environment which gives us
forced her to resist the urge to feed, Robert love her. hope for the future.
and before he left Windermere had
her swear a solemn oath before the And if that wasn't quite enough, In order to promote this “Smile
assembled villagers to never harm there is also a bratty little girl with a Within”, a medley of
them. fondness for mud pies, a talking cat, environmentally-related events will
and a village that has turned night be taking place in the school over
A century has passed. None remain into day for their beloved Evange- the course of the two weeks, from
of the villagers who witnessed line. our kick-off assemblies, to the class
Evangeline's oath, but their children workshops, (courtesy of the
and their children's children have Performances of Once upon a Brampton City Clean Programs), to
prospered. Evangeline endures, Midnight will take place during the our Community Clean Up on Earth
trapped in the body of a young girl. day on May 5th, 6th and 7th for Day, April 22nd during period 1.
Therein lies the problem, for Williams Parkway students and for
Evangeline is very beautiful, and the Grade 4 and 5 students from Massey, Our daily routines within the school
boys of the village often forget that Hilldale and Hanover. An evening too will exemplify our focus on the
she is a vampire. Once such boy is performance will take place on environment. Each homeroom class
Robert who has worshipped Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 PM. will be keeping track of their Acts
Evangeline ever since his was little. Tickets for this performance are of Green with the goal of reaching
$5.00 each and are available at the 1000 Acts of Green before the 2
Then there is Zoe, who has a crush door or in advance from the office. weeks are up. We will have a
on Robert, but who is too shy to talk “lights out” incentive every
to him. Zoe has a friend, Helene, afternoon. Our “used battery drive”
Items Wanted
who will do whatever it takes to has already commenced and will
The Williams Parkway Drama Club
bring Zoe and Robert together. continue. Additionally, with the
is looking to beg, borrow or steal a
knowledge that our school produces
number of items:
Visiting Windermere is Abelard no fewer than 25 bags of garbage a
• wooden barrel
McInnes the great-grandson of Lord week from our lunch periods alone,
• wagon wheel
Alistair. Abelard is a vampire hunter we will be promoting increased
• firewood
but he's not very good at it. In fact,
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recycling during lunchtime, in you to students Simran Uppal, Sky of paper would be saved.
particular, so that we can Williams, Jessie Smith, Dijnna That's 555,000 trees.
dramatically reduce this. Classes Foster, Destiny Empedrad; Savannah
825 and 826 will be enhancing the Hylton, Nina Mathura, Nikita This year, EDC is encouraging
garden out front of the school. Dharamdass, Filip Stranik, Arslan Canadians to go paperless with it's
Ahmed, and their parents, for going Save Trees - Not Paper initiative. In
Finally, we will be holding an to the trouble of baking all those partnership with Org-Matters
“Education Week Poster Contest” at yummy items to raise money for a Solutions Inc., producers of
all grade levels by encouraging all good cause and to help raise funds organizational and e-filing software,
students to submit a drawing which for the event so that fun, and safety, Canadians can access software at
incorporates the theme of “The can be assured. discounted prices that enables them
Smile Within” and “kindness to the to go paperless.
environment”, in the hopes of Parents and families of the students
To find out more about this
producing a mural for our school, as are invited to the event on May 22nd
initiative, visit Earth Day Canada's
a lasting memory that will always from 7 pm to 9 pm to join in some website at www.earthday.ca.
“keep us smiling”. fun activities and entertainment,
purchase some delicious food, to be
Local heroes sought for
part of the Opening Ceremony and
Elmer safety awards
Luminary Ceremony, and to hear
local celebrities speak. To date we
have had responses from Regional In partnership with the Ontario
Councillor Gael Miles, Trustee Beryl Provincial Police (OPP) and Peel
Planning for Relay is well underway. Ford, MP Dr. Ruby Dhalla, and are Regional Police, the Peel Children’s
Many students have already handed awaiting a reply from Mayor Susan Safety Village will host the 16th
in their pledge envelopes with the Fennel. annual Elmer Safety Recognition
minimum $50 collected and awards on May 2 from 1 p.m. to 3
Many previous Williams Parkway
subsequently have had their names p.m.
students who are now in Mayfield or
entered in the weekly raffles. We
North Park will be helping out with
have already raffled off 2 tickets to Children from junior kindergarten to
the event as part of their Volunteer
Silver City Movies, and gift grade 8 who have demonstrated
Hours for Secondary students. As
certificates from National heroic behaviour, good citizenship or
well, a number of parents and family
Sports. There are many more prizes performed an outstanding safety
members have already generously
to be given out, some during the deed can be nominated.
donated their time and are working
weekly raffles, and others at the
tirelessly to ensure this event is a
Relay event itself. Some examples Nominations are now being accepted
great success. Thank you to Shaila
of these prizes are: more movie for children living in Peel region
Kibria and Diane Brockie for their
tickets; a gift certificate from who go beyond expectations to
roles.
Chapters, courtesy of our own Mrs. contribute to a safer community. As
MacDougald; 2 tickets to a show at many as 10 children will receive a
the Rose Theatre during the summer; trophy and a certificate from Police
shopping sprees at Bramalea City Chief Michael Metcalf at the
Earth Day is April 22
Centre; a basketball and other items ceremony.
from National Sports; Family What are you doing to
bowling passes worth $70...and celebrate? Why not go The deadline for nominations is
much much more. paperless…. April 1. If you know a child whom
you wish to nominate, please contact
Some grade 6 students have been Did you know that the average pine Christie Hallett at 905-453-2121,
holding bake sales during the lunch tree yields about 9,000 sheets of pa- ext. 4071, or
hour in order to raise more money to per? According to Earth Day Canada admin@peelsafetyvillage.on.ca.
add to their team totals to try to (EDC), a national environmental Nomination forms can also be found
qualify for the pizza party which will charity, if every North American at www.peelsafetyvillage.on.ca.
be given to the registered team filed their tax return electronically
which raises the most money. Thank instead of mailing it, 5 billion sheets
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Keep children safe near storm sewers and waterways
Rising, fast moving water in lakes, ponds and creeks is a common occurrence in
spring. Children playing near storm sewers and watercourses, entering storm sewers
through the outfalls, and entering storm sewers through
access covers is dangerous. 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.
Reading as a family can instil a lifelong
love of reading
When parents and children read together, they develop an
important bond that can lead to a love of reading that lasts a
lifetime. Reading aloud together is one of the best ways parents
can help a child become a successful reader. Creating a positive
experience for your child through reading and learning doesn’t
take a lot of effort or time. When you make reading a joyful, fun activity, kids will keep coming back for more.
Create reading rituals
Start reading together as a family when your child is a baby. Set aside a special time and place to read together. Let
your child know that reading is important to you and she can expect to enjoy this time with you on a regular basis.
Make connections
Children need experience with all kinds of text—from shopping lists to the internet to street signs. Point out
different words around you. Help your child connect objects to the words that go with them.
Talk about it
When reading or telling a story, pause to discuss it. Ask open-ended questions like “What do you think will happen
next?” or “What would you do?” Describe things in your own words to help make the story clearer for your child.
Read it again
Children need to hear favourite stories over and over. This helps them recognize and remember words. It also helps
them learn how to predict what will happen next. Most importantly, as kids become familiar with a story, it gives
them confidence about reading.
Follow your child’s pace
Don’t push your child to read beyond his ability. Choose books suited to his age and development, and select books
that are interesting to him. Encourage your child’s reading and congratulate him when he learns a new word or
masters a new skill.
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If you would like settlement service, please contact Mr. Haadi Nanjiani at 905-791-4324 ext. 103
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Celebrating Faith and Culture - April 2009
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
April Mmaal Aboriginal Spirituality
April 3 Ramanavmi Hinduism
April 5 or 12 Palm Sunday Christianity
April 7 Mahavira-jayanti Jainism
April 8 Farvardingan Zoroastrianism
April 9 or 16 Holy or Maundy Thursday Christianity
Sunset of April 8 to 16 Pesach (Passover) Judaism
April 9 to 27 the month of Jalál Bahá'í
April 10 or 17 Good or Holy Friday Christianity and Canada
April 13 to April 17 Holy Week begins Christianity
April 13 and 14 Saka New Year Buddhism and Hinduism
April 13 or 14 Vaisakhi or Baisakhi Hinduism and Sikhism
April 12 or 19 Easter or Pascha Christianity
Sunset of April 20 to May 2 Ridvan Bahá'í
April 13 or 20 Easter Monday Christianity and Canada
April 21 Yom HaShoah Judaism
April 25 or 26 Zarathosht-no-Diso Zoroastrianism
April 27 Akshaya-tritiya Jainism
April 28 to May 17 the month of Jamál Bahá'í
April 30 to May 4 Ghambar Maidyozarem Zoroastrianism
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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