Random Acts of Kindness by Gr 6B

Ms. Leder's class, with her teacher candidate Ms. Poteck, have decided to do random acts of kindness throughout the school.  Today, a group of students from her class painted a message "Have only Positive Expectations" on the snow outside as inspiration for all of our students.

REMINDER: Yearbook Cover Contest ends March 9

March 9 is the last day for yearbook cover submissions.  Students from JK to Grade 8 may submit a cover for the contest.  Please make sure that Bayview Hill ES 2014 -2015 is included on the cover. Each submission should be on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper.  All submissions should go to Mr. Grant.

Presentation for Parents

Rapper shares an Anti-Bullying message

On Tuesday, students in grades 4 through 8 heard a presentation from  rapper Duane Gibson.  He shared his story with the grades 4 to 6 of when he was bullied and the strategies that students can use if they are bullied.  He referred to bystanders and the necessity to get help when someone is being bullied.  He presented his message partially through the musical form of rapping and partially through story and audience participation.  His focus for the Grade 7 & 8s was on thinking critically about media and what is truth and what might not be using the form of rapping to engage the students.  "Stand Up, Stand tall, Stay Driven and Defy the Odds".   Thanks to School Council for funding this presentation.

Gr 8 students participate in York Region Skills Challenge

Teams of grade 8 students participated today in the York Region Skills Challenge at Seneca College.  They were given a task and  a limited amount of time and materials to complete the challenge. Teams had to complete either a water wheel or create a TV/Video production (public service announcement)  that critically analyzes the role of a bystander in bullying situations.   Congratulations to our grade 8 teams who participated and special congratulations to our team who built a Water Wheel, earning a Bronze medal in the competition.  Thank you to Mr. Dan Grant for your coaching. 

Safety in the Loop

A few safety reminders for parents when dropping off students in the loop: 

• The loop is intended to be a "Kiss and Ride"; students need to be able to independently exit the vehicle; Adults should not exit the vehicle
• Students may be dropped off at any place along the curb lane in the loop but all vehicles should pull ahead as far as possible while in the loop; No stopping in the southern end of the loop.
• Do not turn left from the loop, as this creates a traffic gridlock and vehicles cannot move in the street or the loop 
• Buses have the right of way getting into the school lot; please do not block the entrance to the front of the school
• Do not do 3-point turns on Strathearn Ave in front of the school
• Do not allow your child to exit the vehicle while on Strathearn Avenue.  This is dangerous. 
• There is no parking for parents in the parking lot unless you have a handicapped parking decal or you have a tag for the daycare spaces.

Please abide by these rules to ensure the safety of all of our children.

Junior Girls' Basketball Try outs WEDNESDAY

Girls in grades 4 - 6 are invited to try out for the Junior Girl's Basketball Team on Wednesday at 1:10pm.