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December 2008
Inside this issue:
Counting on You 2
Food Allergies and Nut 2
Allergies We have now completed term one
Computers and homework
Toys for Tots 2 and congratulations goes to the
If students choose to use home students who put forth their best
EQAO Corner 2
computers to complete school work, effort each day both inside and
What is Child-to-Child 3 outside of the classroom. Some
they may want to consider using
Student Ambassadors 4 online tools such as Zoho and Google suggestions to help students be more
Docs. There are several advantages to successful in term two might be to
Web News 4
using such websites. Some of these participate in class, complete home-
EQAO Answers 4 work by the due dates, and prepare
advantages are:
Closing School Due to Bad 4 • No need to purchase expensive thoroughly for tests. We would like
Weather
software to thank the parents for supporting
the teachers as well as their sons and
Holiday Book Fair 4 • No worries about software
daughters. It is very much appreci-
Winter Bus Safety 5 compatibility among different
ated.
computers
Stay Warm this Winter 5
• If the printed final copy is
Honour Students for term One 6 misplaced by a student, their
Neighbourhood Police Boost 6 work can be accessed at school
School Safety and shown to their teacher.
Celebrating Faith and Culture 7 • Assignments can be worked on
by students no matter where they
High School Open Houses 7
are – school, home or anywhere
The Grade 8 students, with the help
School Calendar 8 with internet access.
of their parents, are beginning to look
Information online at programs for next year. There was
Principal: Mr. D. White a great turn out at the Grade 9 Parent
Vice-Principal: Mrs. T. Morrison Information Night held at Williams
Guidance Counsellor: Ms L. Romaniello You can access this newsletter
Head Secretary: Mrs. A. Stephenson online at: Parkway this month.
Asst. Secretary: Mrs M L. Hayden http:/wppantherpress.blogspot.com/.
Asst. Secretary: Ms M. Byrne The school's web site is: Students will continue to receive
School Trustee: Mrs. B. Ford
http://www.wppanthers.com/ more information. Those students
Superintendent of Schools: Ms S. Teal interested in special pro-
Grade 6 students grams...International Business and
Technology (IBT) at North Park,
Mr. Banerjee's Social Studies International Bacclaureate (IB) at
students are invited to visit Turner-Fenton, School of the Arts
Mr. Banerjee's blog at (Mayfield), etc...need to get their
http://class621.blogspot.com/ and try applications soon...We are looking
Learning Skill of the Month: forward to discussing students' pro-
their hand at the two games listed
Problem Solving gress on the evening of Thursday De-
there. These games will provide
Character Education Theme: cember 4th or the morning of Friday
additional information about the
Tolerance December 5th.
Vikings, our current topic in class.
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2. A circle is divided into
. sections of equal size.
“Toys for Tots” is a charitable
endeavour which was initiated by the
This term, we have had over 50 Peel Regional Police in 1993, in
students working on improving their partnership with the Salvation Army
literacy and numeracy skills after and Canadian Tire. During the
school. months of November and December
off duty members of Peel Regional
Those students who are interested in Police volunteer several hundred What is the probability that the
continuing the after school program, hours to collect cash, Canadian Tire spinner will stop on red?
Counting On You, should receive money, and new unwrapped toys F 1 out of 4
application forms in their Counting donated by the public which are used
On You class in December. to purchase or give as Christmas gifts G 3 out of 8
for many children in need. H 3 out of 4
Any Grade 7 or 8 students who are
not presently enrolled in Counting Here at Williams Parkway we would J 1 out of 2
On You, can get application forms like to kindly ask everyone to check
3. One of the numbers below meets
from their Homeroom Teacher or their glove boxes or any other corner
the following conditions:
Ms Onizuka (in Room 119). of your home and please generously
donate any Canadian Tire money you
may have to Toys for Tots campaign • It is a composite number.
that is initiated by Peel Regional • It is between 22 and 32.
Police. We will be collecting any • It has more than 4 factors.
Canadian Tire money you may have • It results in a prime number when
here in the office. We thank you for its digits are added.
all donations to a very worthy cause.
Which number is it?
A 23
B 25
C 28
Since students at our school have
severe allergies to peanuts and nuts, D 30
exposure to these product can cause
anaphylaxis, a serious life- 1. What is the value of in the 4. A watermelon has a mass of 2.4
threatening reaction. We're equation below? kg. What is the mass expressed in
requesting that you not send your g?
child(ren) to school with any food 21 - 4 X = 5?
products that may contain peanuts, A 240 g
F 2
peanut oil or any nut product. B 2400 g
G 3
C 2 400 000 g
H 4
D 0.0024 g
J 5
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* Every Wednesday with Miss Zimmermann
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The decision to cancel buses
and/or close schools is usually made
by 6 a.m. If you have reason to
believe bussing may be cancelled,
visit www.peelschools.org or call
1. H 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.
21 - 4 X 4 = 5
21 - 16 = 5 You will receive one of the following
5=5 messages:
The grade 8 student Ambassadors * remember order of operations
are a group of students who work Buses are cancelled. This message
together each year to help in and 2. J means that schools remain open for
around our school community. This 4/8 = 1/2 (equivalent fractions) students but transportation services
year, we have adopted the Chum provided by the Peel District School
City Christmas Wish as our 3. D Board are cancelled. If buses are
social cause. We will be Statement 1 - It is a composite cancelled, they will remain cancelled
fundraising through candy grams, number. Not A because 23 is a for the duration of the day. When
bake sales and other events to raise prime number because if is busses are not running, schools that
money to buy presents for kids ages divisible only by 1 and itself. rely heavily on bussing may be
12 – 16 in December. This group Statement 2 - It is between 22 closed.
was chosen as they are often and 32. B, C and D are between.
forgotten when people make Statement 3 - It has more than 4 Schools are closed. This message
donations around the holidays. If Factors. Not B because factors means that, due to bad weather
you would like to donate your time, are numbers that divide evenly conditions, schools are closed to
money or a gift to the Chum City Into them and 25 has only 1, 5 students.
Christmas Wish through the student and 25 as factors.
Ambassadors, please speak to Ms Statement 4 - It results in a prime All schools and Peel board facilities
Romaniello. number when its digits are added. are closed. This message means that,
Not C because 2 + 8 = 10 and it due to the severity of the weather
has the factors 1, 2, 5 and 10 but conditions, schools and board offices
3 + 0 is 3 which only has factors are closed to students and staff.
of 1 and 3.
4. B
2.4 kg (move decimal 3 places to
Williams Parkway's website is back the right because kg to g is like
online. Mr. Metelnick is in the proc- multiplying by 1 000; kg, hg, Dg,
ess of revamping the site to give it a g) = 2 400 g.
fresh, new look. Be sure to visit
www.wppanthers.com for school
news and information. As well, the Williams Parkway will be hosting a
quot;Teacher Pagesquot; feature of the site Holiday Book Fair starting
provides direct links to web pages November 26. The fair will run in the
maintained by individual teachers library for most of the time but will
where information on homework, be in the front hallway on the evening
assignments, and due dates can be of December 4 during the evening
found. As the fall progresses, more interviews. Parents are welcome to
teacher pages will be available. shop at that time. Students will have
Be sure to check periodically for class time provided or can visit after
During the winter months, inclement school.
updates to the school website and to
weather may disrupt bus transporta-
individual teacher pages.
tion and school operations.
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The following winter school bus safety tips will help to keep your child safe throughout the winter months.
• Allow extra time to get to your bus stop.
• Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in the early morning and late evening.
• Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when there is snow and ice.
• Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or road surfaces.
• Dress properly. Winter clothing, hats, and boots will keep you warm.
• Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other children waiting for the bus.
• Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street.
• Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt.
On very rare occasions, buses are late because of weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk to your
child about what to do if the bus is late. Here are some suggestions:
• When possible, wait with your child for the bus.
• Make sure your child knows a phone number where he can reach you or another trusted adult.
• Teach your child how and where to get help. Talk to your child about what a quot;safequot; stranger is.
• Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system so your child has someone to wait with for the bus.
Help your family prepare for the cold weather ahead
As the weather gets colder, we are more likely to catch colds. The best way to combat the cold weather is to
dress appropriately and maintain a healthy lifestyle. What you eat and drink and how you exercise, can make a
big difference in your health this winter. It's also important to stay warm at home and when you go out.
Canada Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying comfortable and preventing hypothermia
when working or playing outdoors:
• Wear a warm hat—most body heat is lost through the head. Kids should keep an extra hat at school.
• Wear layered clothing. Layers allow warm air to stay trapped around the body.
• Protect your feet and hands. Wear loose waterproof boots. If the boots have liners, carry an extra pair to
replace damp ones or take an extra pair of socks. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Carry an extra pair of
these to school, on outings, etc.
• Prevent dehydration and exhaustion, which can lead to hypothermia. Drink plenty of fluids and pace
yourself when doing vigorous activities.
• Stay fit by exercising and eating well—people who are fit are less susceptible to hypothermia.
• If you stay indoors, avoid moving from a hot environment to a cold one. Excessive sweating caused from
an extreme change in temperature increases the risk of developing hypothermia.
• Eat high-energy food such as nuts and raisins.
• If you are traveling (on the road or in the wilderness) carry emergency supplies.
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 8
Harman Brar - 611 Vatsa Gandhi - 711 Akanksha Garg - 811 Johann Tutor - 821
Hammad Hussain - 611 Matt Antler - 711 Jennifer Miller - 811 Navisha Weerasinghe -
Michelle Ivan - 612 Julie Nguyen - 711 Asma Omary - 811 821
Ayrdrie Peddle - 612 Shubhreet Kaur - 712 Amelia Ramsingh - 811 Matthew Wiley - 821
Gabrielle Tutor - 612 Karan Jandu - 712 Rebekah Scanga - 811 Shafieza Azeez - 821
Sarah Ward - 613 Tyrone Luckman-Hall - Michelle Bookal - 814 Sydney Emanuel - 821
Dan Sehayek - 613 712 Leed McNabb - 814 Ashley Hutchison - 821
Shane Barbeau - 613 Roslyn Ng - 712 Rebecca Ram - 814 Molly Linn - 821
Gala Cockovska - 621 Chaitanya Vazir - 712 Archit Saini - 814 Catherine Petschke - 821
Suliat Yakubu - 624 Isaac Jacobs - 721 Kelly Sewak - 814 Alex Cavanagh - 823
Lisa Pham - 624 Arjan Brar - 721 Jessie Doyle - 814 Carlena Hartshorn - 823
Christine Buckley - 722 Jennifer Ralph - 814 Erin Hickey - 823
Navya John - 722 Navine Samaroo - 814 Shubham Mistry - 823
Ayaz Mansuri - 722 Dion Singh - 814 Chi-Thien Phan - 823
Tiffany Bruschkewitz - 724 Kanisha Ramlochan - 821 Noorinder Sharma - 823
Jigar Lattar - 724 Danish Rishad - 821 Breanne Simon - 823
Surya Kumar - 724 Jessica Siapardanis - 821 Kristen Webster - 823
Laura Williams - 724
We're excited to welcome Constable Parsons and Constable Williams to our school. From
October 20 to April, these officer will be stopping by on a regular basis to help strengthen
our school's connection to the local police station and provide support for staff and students.
Now in its second year, the Feeder School Program increases awareness of crime prevention
and detection and supports building positive learning environments. The officers will visit
between six and eight middle schools within Peel.
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Celebrating Faith and Culture - December 2008
Date Celebration Faith and Culture
December Luut'aa Aboriginal Spirituality
December 7 Waqfatu' Arafat Islam
December 8 Eid-ul-Adha Islam
December 8 Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) Buddhism
December 9 Maun Agiyaras or Maunajiyaras Jainism
December 12 to 30 Masa'il Bahá’í
December 14 Amitabha Buddha's Birthday Buddhism
Eve of December 20 to 21 Yule Wicca
Sunset on December 21 to 29 Chanukah Judaism
December 21 Tohji-Taisai Shinto
December 25 Christmas Christianity and Canada
December 26 Boxing Day Christianity and Canada
December 26 Zarathustra-no-Diso Zoroastrianism
December 26 to January 1 Kwanza African-Canadian commu-
nities
Sunset of December 28 to 29 Hijra - New Year and Muharram Islam
December 31 to January 18 Sharaf Bahá’í
December 31 to January 4 Ghambar Maidyarem Zoroastrianism
If your grade 8 child is interested in attending one of the specialized programs offered around Brampton, or if you
are moving into a new North Brampton area, please be sure to attend you school's Open House. It is important to
remember that unless you have been accepted into a specialized program, you must attend the home school in your
area. If you have any questions about high school, please speak to Ms Romaniello in the office.
Brampton Centennial Regular & Regional Dec. 9th 6:45 pm
Central Peel Regular Nov. 20 7:00 pm
North Peel Vocational Nov. 20 6:30 pm
Port Credit Regional Strings Nov. 25 6:30 pm
Turner Fenton Regular Nov. 25 7:00 pm
North Park IBT Nov. 26 7:00 pm
Heart Lake Gifted and Regular Nov. 27 7:00 pm
Mississauga Regular Nov. 27 7:00 pm
Mayfield Regular Jan. 07 6:00 pm
Turner Fenton IB Jan. 08 7:00 pm
Fletcher's Meadow Regular Jan. 14 6:30 pm
Bramalea Regular & Regional Jan. 15 7:00 pm
Chinguacousy Regular & Regional Jan. 15 7:00 pm
North Park Regular Jan. 15 7:00 PM
Harold Brathwaite Regular Jan. 15 7:00 PM
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