Week 34 - April 23 to 27


Please take the time to share this information with your child/children.
It is a good way for families to connect with the school.

School Council Meets on the third Monday of each month.
All parents are welcome to attend.

Junior Girls’ Area Basketball
Congratulations to the Junior Girls’ Basketball Team. They placed 2nd at the Area tournament. They worked hard, played really well as a team and made Bayview Hill so proud! Go Bengals!









CIA Together We’re Better
The York Region District School Board hosted the 23rd, student conference on equity and inclusivity for intermediate students (grades 7 and 8) on April 26, 2018. Last year, approximately 1,000 intermediate students participated in the program, which included a keynote presentation, speakers and a wide variety of interactive workshops. This year, the Together We’re Better Conference was a collaborative event in partnership with the Harmony Movement. The Harmony Movement is engaging schools across Canada in a youth conference called: Voices of Canadian Youth. We are collaborating together to achieve the following learning goals for our school district:
·         Explore the roles of personal and social identity;
·         Enhance understanding of the lived experience of discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes;
·         Increase awareness of cultural diversity, or cultural/racial/ethnic/religious issues affecting the full participation in Canadian society and the economy; and
·         Take action to promote inclusion, diversity and social change.
7 members of CIA attended this year’s conference, and are in the process of creating a plan of action for BHES.

CIA Walk for Water
Bayview Hill students participated in our Walk for Water Event on Friday, April 27th! They had the opportunity to simulate what it is like to walk and carry water. Our school has raised over $7000 dollars, and provided clean drinking water for 290 people for life. Thank you to our school community for supporting the CIA's initiative and for your generous donations! We will announce the winning class on Monday. Thank you to our Children in Action committee for all the work they did in promoting this very worthwhile event. Our community is extremely generous and supportive of initiative that help others. Go Bengals!



Boys and Girls Badminton
Congratulations to the Badminton Team who participated in the Ashton Meadows P.S. Invitational Badminton Tournament.  Our students represented our school very well. Their sportsmanship, hard work, game play, perseverance and teamwork led to the team winning the Overall Champions banner.
Every person on the team contributed to the team's success.  The results are as follows:
Boys Doubles:  Ammar and Jerry - 1st Place
                           Daniel and Justin - 2nd Place
Girls Doubles:  Michelle and Jocelyn - 2nd Place
                           Olivia and Anna - 4th Place
Mixed Doubles:  Henry and Gloria: 5th Place
                             Star and Alice - 8th Place

Good luck at the Area Tournament next week!  Go Bengals Go!

Dance-a-thon



Date
Event/Activity
Monday, April 30th
Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, May 1st
Autism Awareness Month – Wear Blue on Tuesday
Scholastic Book Fair
9:00 a.m. – Richmond Hill Fire safety inspection
Area Badminton Tournament at Langstaff Secondary School
Wednesday, May 2nd
Scholastic Book Fair
Grade 7 vaccinations – Hep B, HPV, Menactra (Meningitis)
Thursday, May 3rd
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Scholastic Book Fair
6:30 p.m. – Arts Night Primary Showcase
7:30 p.m. – Arts Night Junior and Intermediate Showcase
Friday, May 4th
Scholastic Book Fair
9:00-3:30 School Council Dance-a-thon

On-going Events…

Grade 6-8 Boys’ and Girls’ Badminton
Yearbook
CIA
Band
Choir
On-line Chess club on Day 4
Grade 6-8 Dance Fitness Club
Student Council
Grade 4-5 Dance Club
Eco-Club




Week 33 - April 16 to 20


Please take the time to share this information with your child/children.
It is a good way for families to connect with the school.

School Council Meets on the third Monday of each month.
All parents are welcome to attend.

Talent Show Performers
On behalf of all the parents, students and teachers who were entertained by your unbelievable talent, we would like to extend a huge Bengal congratulation! Your hard work and dedication paid off! As always, I would like to thank our dedicated staff who volunteered their time to make bring the talent show to the stage.

Junior Girls’ Basketball
Our Junior Girls’ Basketball team represented Bayview Hill at the area tournament this week. The girls played well and developed their basketball skills. Congratulations to the girls, and a big thank you to Ms. Sawchuk and Ms. David for volunteering their time to coach. Go Bengals!








Children in Action – Walk for Water
Every day women and children must walk hours to collect clean water, often from unsafe sources. This affects their health, livelihood and education. We’re the generation that’s out to change this. Because when communities have access to clean water, girls can attend school, parents can run sustainable farms and families can break the cycle of poverty. We are helping to raise money to provide clean water in communities that need it.

Did you know... $25 gives one person water for life?

On Friday, April 27th students will be walking in support of this cause. Classes are competing to raise the most money and to earn a pizza party for their class. 

Donations: Cash donations can be sent to the homeroom teacher, if you wish to donate online and receive a tax receipt check out our donation website (visit - https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/we-walk-for-water-bayview-hill-es) Please note, if you donate online make sure to write in the Comment section whose class the money is going to or print off a copy of the donation email with your student so we are able to keep track easier for the competition!

YRDSB Town Hall Meetings
We want to hear from YOU!
What matters most when it comes to your children?

Join us at a town hall meeting to share your thoughts about education. Your input will help inform our plans for improving student achievement and well-being.
Trustees are revising the strategic plan that sets the direction and priorities for the Board. Family and community input is an important part of this process.
Trustees invite you to attend one of the following town hall meetings that are taking place across the region. A light meal will be served. Child care is available. Please register at www.yrdsb.ca/myp

The next available sessions are:

Sir William Mulock Secondary School
700 Columbus Way, Newmarket
Sunday, April 22, 2018
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Maple High School
50 Springside Rd., Maple
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Bayview Secondary School
10077 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill
Saturday, April 28, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Asian Heritage Month Celebration




eBooks 
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks and streaming video from our school collection. Read them anytime, anywhere on your phone, tablet or computer. visit http://yrdsb.lib.overdrive.com
If you are new to ovverdrive, use the following steps to borrow digital books:
1. Go to http://yrdsb.lib.overdrive.com
2. Sign in with your student ID or school login
3. Borrow a book
4. Go to you checkouts page (under your account). From there click the 'Read' or 'Listen' button to open the book in your browser.

Note: Borrowed titles will automatically return at the end of the lending period. You can also return titles to free up space in your account.

Questions???
Visit help.overdrive.com to learn more about getting started and for help troubleshooting.

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, April 23rd
Grade 3 – Dairy Farmers presentation
Tuesday, April 24th
Wear Blue for Autism
Grade 3 – Willowgrove Farm visit
Wednesday, April 25th
9:00 a.m. – We Assembly: Walk for Water Grade 3-6
Thursday, April 26th
3:45 – 7:00 p.m.: Badminton Tournament
Friday, April 27th
Walk for Water Event
Saturday, April 28th
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Town Hall Meeting at Bayview Secondary School.
Sunday, April 29th
Asian Heritage Month Celebration

On-going Events…
Grade 6-8 Boys’ and Girls’ Badminton
Yearbook
CIA
Band
Choir
On-line Chess club on Day 4
Grade 6-8 Dance Fitness Club
Student Council
Grade 4-5 Dance Club
Forest of Reading
Eco-Club

Week 32 - April 9 to 13



Please take the time to share this information with your child/children.
It is a good way for families to connect with the school.

School Council Meets on the third Monday of each month.
All parents are welcome to attend.


Talent Show
On Tuesday, April 17th, Bayview Hill will be hosting a Talent Show. We are looking forward to seeing all the acts. Students have been working hard since December to get their acts perfected. I would personally like to thank all the staff who have volunteered their time to work with the performers and to ensure we have an entertaining show.

Diversity Night
This is a reminder that our School Council is hosting a diversity night on Thursday, April 19th. We have many countries being represented. Please register through School Cash On Line for this free event. There will be food, performances and crafts. Hope to see you there!






Earth Day
Earth day will be taking place at Bayview Hill of Friday, April 20th. Many classes will be engaging in a yard clean up as well as reducing the number of lights being used in the hallways and classrooms. There are also some great Earth Day activities happening in the Learning Commons Makerspace for all students to engage in.







The Week Ahead…

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, April 16th

Tuesday, April 17th
9:00am to 10:40am - Talent Show Rehearsal (gym)
11:15am to 12:30pm – Talent Show for Grades K to 4
2:00pm to 3:15pm – Talent Show for Grades 5 to 8
Wednesday, April 18th
1:30pm to 3:30pm – Grade 7/8 Author Visit – Kenneth Oppel (Gym) 
Thursday, April 19th
8:00am to 6:00pm - Junior Boys Basketball Tournament
6:00pm to 8:00pm – Diversity Night
Friday, April 20th
BHES Earth Day & Monthly Yard Clean-Up
9:00am to 11:30am – Grade 2/3, 3 and 3/4 Tree Planting
Saturday, April 21st
Rivdan (Baha’I Faith)


On-going Events…
Junior Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball
Grade 6-8 Boys’ and Girls’ Badminton
Yearbook
CIA
Band
Choir
BHES Talent Show
On-line Chess club on Day 4
Grade 6-8 Dance Fitness Club
Student Council
Grade 4-5 Dance Club
Science Fair
Forest of Reading
Eco-Club

Week 31 - April 3 to 6


Please take the time to share this information with your child/children.
It is a good way for families to connect with the school.

School Council Meets on the third Monday of each month.
All parents are welcome to attend.

The Week in Review…
















X-Fusion Family Night
On Thursday, April 5th, X-Fusion ran a Family Night in the gym. There were about 50 people in attendance. We learned about Self-Regulation, and the importance of the use of movement and meditation to help control our emotions. Thanks to School Council who funded this event.



The Week Ahead…

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, April 9th
Spring Photo Day Individual and/or with Siblings
7:00 – School Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 10th

Wednesday, April 11th
International Day of Pink
Thursday, April 12th

Friday, April 13th
Vaisakhi (Sikhism)
Chaitra/Chithirai New Year (Hinduism)
Miraj-un-Nabi (Islam)

On-going Events…
Junior Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball
Grade 6-8 Boys’ and Girls’ Badminton
Yearbook
CIA
Band
Choir
BHES Talent Show
On-line Chess club on Day 4
Grade 6-8 Dance Fitness Club
Student Council
Grade 4-5 Dance Club
Science Fair
Forest of Reading
Eco-Club


Week 30 - March 26 to April 29


Please take the time to share this information with your child/children.
It is a good way for families to connect with the school.

School Council Meets on the third Monday of each month.
All parents are welcome to attend.

The Week in Review…
Arts Night
Bayview Hill Arts Night will be on May 3, 2018. The showcase for Primary students will be at 6:30 and the Showcase for Junior and Intermediate students will be at 7:30. The Book Fair will run in the Library between 4:00 and 8:30. Refreshments will be sold in support of 360KIDS a local Youth Charity.



Spring Photos
Life Touch called to remind us of the following:
On April 9th they will arrive with a 3 camera crew for the spring photo session.

X-Fusion
Thanks to the support of School Council, X-Movement, a high-energy wellness-focused organization, will be coming to Bayview Hill. They will see every class at the same time on each of the three days they are booked – April 3rd, 4th and 5th, either in the Gym or the Learning Commons. The focus will be on developing self-regulation through sessions that support students in using movement, mindfulness and “mateship”.
On Thursday, April 5th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, we will be hosting a parent evening that will bring X-Fusion to parents. We hope to see you there.

The Week Ahead…

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, April 2nd
Holiday
Tuesday, April 3rd
X-Fusion all day
Grade 4’s to Swan Lake
Wednesday, April 4th
X-Fusion all day
Grade 4’s to Swan Lake
5:00-9:00 – Regional Parent Symposium
Thursday, April 5th
X-Fusion all day plus the evening session from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Grade 4’s to Swan Lake
Friday, April 6th
Holy Friday (Eastern) - Christianity

On-going Events…
Junior Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball
Grade 6-8 Boys’ and Girls’ Badminton
Yearbook
CIA
Band
Choir
BHES Talent Show
On-line Chess club on Day 4
Grade 6-8 Dance Fitness Club
Student Council
Grade 4-5 Dance Club
Science Fair
Forest of Reading
Eco-Club