Week 26 - Feb 26 - March 2


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…
Basketball
This week saw both our Intermediate Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams compete in the Central Area tournaments. Both teams represented Bayview Hill with skill and fair play. We thank the players, coaches and parents (who had to get their child to games and early morning practices) for all their hard efforts. Basketball is becoming an increasingly more competitive game in elementary schools, and our players rose to the occasion. Go Bengals!





Skills Challenge
Mr. Chow took several grade 7 and 8 students to the York Region Skills Competition. As a school community, we would like to extend a congratulation to Hannah who placed 3rd overall in the intermediate prepared speech competition, and our TV and Video production students, Katie and Kim were successful in creating a Public Service Announcement on the theme of 'wellbeing' from scratch including planning, filming, editing, and rendering all within less than 4 hours. Go Bengals!

Electives
Although the forecast called for rain on Wednesday, February 28th, our Intermediate and Junior electives day went forward. We were rewarded with NO rain, and great spring conditions to enjoy a day outdoors. Thank you to all our teachers who volunteered their time to co-ordinate this extra-curricular event. Our students had a great time!



Special Needs Summer Camp



Ontario Special Needs Summer Camp Listings
Here is an awesome Link providing parents of special needs students with summer camp information for Ontario. 

X-Fusion Is coming April 3-5.
Welcome to X-Fusion! An interactive experience where students learn self-regulation tools and strategies in order to discover the power of their own self-realization! X Fusion uses high intensity energy flows along with yoga inspired moves to experience different energy levels and affirms the learnings with the "Feel, Choose, Fuse!" mantra!

You and your family are invited to come and enjoy the X Fusion experience as well as learn some important self-regulation tools and tactics!
More details will be sent home in the coming weeks.

Diversity Night
Hello BHES families! School council has started planning for our annual Diversity Night. As a way of celebrating the cultural diversity that makes our school special. We invite BHES families to highlight their cultural background through this event. Diversity Night will be held on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. We are looking for parent volunteers to represent their country and share their cultural food, arts, and/or crafts.






If your family or a team of families wants to represent their culture with food, your responsibilities would be:

1.       To purchase and/or find local restaurants to sponsor food that represents your country. A donation letter from the school is available.
2.       Provide or make a flag.
3.       Design a bristol board sign with information about your country.
4.       Submit two questions and answers from information on your bristol board display. This will be for student passports.
5.       Wear traditional clothing.
6.       You must be available to attend from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm for set up and clean up.

If your family of a team of families wants to represent their culture with arts and/or crafts, your responsibilities would be:

1.       To purchase arts/crafts and/or find a local artist/performers that represents your country.
2.       Provide or make a flag.
3.       Design a bristol board with information about your country.
4.       Submit two questions and answers from information on your bristol board display. This will be for student passports.
5.       Wear traditional clothing.
6.       You must be available to attend from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm for set up and clean up.

We welcome your participation.

If you are interested, please follow the steps below:

1.  Email your NAME, EMAIL, PHONE NUMBER and COUNTRY to Bayview.hill.ES@sc.yrdsb.ca with the subject heading Diversity Night
2.  All entries must be submitted by Friday, March 9th, 2018.

Once entries have been received we will contact you to confirm your participation and send out an email with full details about the event.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS

We are also looking for high school volunteers for this event.  ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FROM 5 TO 9 PM AND MUST BRING THEIR APPROVED VOLUNTEER FORMS WITH THEM.
If you know of any high school students wanting to help, PLEASE HAVE THEM SEND AN EMAIL WITH THEIR FULL NAME, SCHOOL AND GRADE to mike.carlin@yrdsb.ca with Diversity Night Volunteer in the subject heading. R.S.V.P. by March 9th, 2018. Spots are limited. First come, first served. We will contact you by email to confirm the student’s participation.

If you have any questions about the event, please include them when you sign up.
Thank you and we are looking forward to a successful Diversity Night!

Sincerely,
Lise Tang and Pegita Pirnia

The Week Ahead…

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, March 5th

Tuesday, March 6th
Grade 6 Trip to Science Centre
Wednesday, March 7th

Thursday, March 8th
International Women’s Day
Friday, March 9th


March Break – March 10th to March 18th
Classes resume Monday, March 19th at 9:00 a.m.

On-going Events…
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


Week 25 - Feb 20 - 23

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…
Lunch Drop Off
This is a reminder that all parents, grandparents, guardians and visitors are to report to the main office each and every time they enter the school. This procedure is in place to keep all persons in the building safe. If families are dropping off a lunch for their child or children, they are not to walk down the halls or up the stairs to deliver the lunch in person. There is a table in the front hall specifically for lunch drop off. When you drop off a lunch please make sure you put your child’s name on the lunch. Our students know that if they do not have a lunch, they are to check the table. We appreciate your attention to this important safety consideration.


Summer Institute
Looking for summer learning and fun activities for students entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8? Summer Institute offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum.
The program runs for six weeks during July and August. It is offered at 11 school sites around York Region.
For more information on dates, programs and locations, please visit the Summer Institute page on www.yrdsb.ca.
Registration opens March 7.  Families can now register online, as well as in person or by mail.
Base Registration Weekly Fees:
York Region District School Board students: $105 (4 day weeks) $120 (5 day weeks)
Non- York Region District School Board students: $130 (4 day weeks) $155 (5 day weeks)

The Week Ahead…

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, February 26th
Intercalary Days (Baha’i Faith)
Intermediate Boys’ Area Basketball Tournament
Tuesday, February 27th
Intermediate Girls’ Area Basketball Tournament
Wednesday, February 28th
Intermediate Winter Electives
Junior Elective at the ROC - Salvaggio, Chapman, Jankelow 4s, Bowman, Dayah
Thursday, March 1st
Purim (Judaism)
York Region Skills Challenge
Friday, March 2nd
The 19-Day Fast (Baha’i Faith)
Holi (Hinduism)
Grade 8 Grade Photos

On-going Events…
Yearbook
CIA
Intermediate Boys and Girls Basketball
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


Week 24 - Feb 12 to 16

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…

Each year we run our School Lunches Fundraising Program (i.e., Pizza, Milk, Swiss Chalet and Lunch Lady).  The chart below outlines our fundraising plan for the 2017-2018 school year. The funds that are raised this year need to be spent this year.
School Improvement Plan for Student Achievement

School Fundraising Plan Items




Teaching & Learning
Math – Parent Night Supports
·         Math Presentation for Community

Modern Learning – Learning Commons (K to 8)
·         Forest of Reading
·         PebbleGo

Mental Health & Well-Being
·         Self-Regulation Bins (K to 8)
·         Resiliency Presentations for Kids and Parents
·         EQAO Snacks

Teaching & Learning Subtotal
$1000
$3400

$15,000
$2500
$900


$6000
$1700
$150


$30 650

Technology

Hardware – Cost-sharing (K to 8)
·         Refresh Older Tech

Technology Subtotal

$6250
 $12,000

$18 250
Equity &
Inclusivity
“Angel” Fund – Funds to support children who could not otherwise take part in school events/trips (K-8)
Angel Fund Subtotal
$3000

$3000


Engagement/
Well-Being
DPA Materials for each class (K to 8)

Basketball Nets/Posts in yard

Graduation – Awards, trophies, medallions, plaques, event support (Grade 8)
Council-Sponsored Evenings:
Movie Night (license & food) (K to 8)
Diversity Night (K to 8)
Basketball/Skate Night
Dance-a-thon (K to 8)
Carnival (K to 8)
Lice Crew (K to 8)

Engagement Subtotal
$1500

$3000

$4000


$750
$3000
$1000
$2000
$7000
$2600

$24 850
TOTAL

$76 750.00


Chinese New Year
Friday, February 16th marks the celebration of the Lunar New Year which is also referred to as Chinese New Year. This year is the year of the Dog. Many students were away as they celebrated with their families, however, many students were also in attendance at school with several wearing festive clothing.

Cardboard Boat Challenge/Robotics



BHES participated in two separate skills challenge events in the last couple of weeks. The Cardboard Boat event saw students designing, creating and racing a cardboard boat in a 25m swimming pool while a separate BHES video team captured the process and created a video. The Robotics event used our Lego EV-3 units (purchased by School Council) to complete challenges against other teams.

The Week Ahead…

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, February 19th
Family Day – Holiday
First Day of Lent (Christianity)
Tuesday, February 20th
3:45-5:00 – Intermediate Boy’s Mini Basketball tournament at BHES
Wednesday, February 21st
9:00-3:30 – Intermediate Winter Electives
9:00-3:00 – Junior Winter Electives for Grades 5 and 6
Thursday, February 22nd
9:00-3:15 – Grade 4s to Medieval Times
Friday, February 23rd
9:00-12:50 – SK Vision Screening

On-going Events…

Yearbook
CIA
Intermediate Boys and Girls Basketball
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




Week 23 - Feb 5 to 9

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 (except in February).
All parents are welcome to attend.

The Week in Review…

En Garde!
Les Trois Mousquetaires have descended on BHES as the Grade 8's are completing their unit on famous Francophones of the 19th century. Students have been busy reenacting the Alexandre Dumas classic in an adapted ‘piece de theatre’ version of the novel in their French classes. They read the play, made elaborate props and makeshift costumes, and used drama all in a spirited attempt to capture the finesse and the chivalry of the era. The students rose to the occasion with lots of practice and verve, making this truly a fun learning experience. In the end, thankfully the heroic Mousquetaires saved the monarchy and the Queen’s 'collier de diamonds'. 

Tous pour un et un pour tous!

Rafiki Bracelets
For students who have ordered Rafiki Bracelets, they will be receiving them on Valentine's Day!
Make sure to Track your Impact using the code on the back on your Rafiki Bracelet package.






The Week Ahead…

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, February 12th
3:45-5:00 p.m. – Intermediate Boys’ Basketball at BHES
7:00 p.m. – School Council meeting in the Learning Commons
Tuesday, February 13th

Wednesday, February 14th
Valentine’s Day
2:00-3:15 p.m. – Intermediate Valentine’s Dance
Thursday, February 15th
3:30 – Reports Go Home
Friday, February 16th
Lunar New Year (Buddhism)

On-going Events…

Yearbook
CIA
Intermediate Boys and Girls Basketball
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



Week 22 - Jan 29 to Feb 2

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…

Molly (a former BHES student) presented Helia, Cheryl .C. and Connie (Grade 6 students in Ms. Leder’s class) with certificates and letters from Sick Kids Hospital to acknowledge their leadership within the class to help Molly with her Sick Kids Book Drive. The books were delivered over the December break and helped to make a difference in the lives of many of the patients at Sick Kids. The entire class also received a certificate and a letter to thank them for all the generous book donations. A special thanks to the parents for supporting this initiative.





Message From Our Trustee

With report cards coming home, this is a good time of year to review your child’s progress and to set goals for the rest of the school year.

As trustees, our goals are set out in the Board Multi-Year Plan. In the coming months, trustees will be reviewing and updating this plan. This process will include opportunities for public input, and trustees will be out in the communities talking about this. More information will be shared about this in the spring.  

Developing and reviewing the Multi-Year Plan is just one of our responsibilities as publicly elected officials. Trustee responsibilities also include hiring the Director of Education, setting Board policies and the annual budget, and communicating with the public.

This is a good time to learn more about the role of trustees with the next municipal election taking place later this year on October 22, 2018. York Region District School Board has 12 trustees, elected by ratepayers. As a trustee, listening and communicating with families is an important part of my role. Students, families and members of the public are welcome to attend and observe any public Board, Advisory or Board Committee meetings and to share their views with us on policy and Board governance.  

As we move into the second half of the year, I hope that you are seeing evidence of your child’s learning and progress, and finding opportunities to get involved in their learning and the life of the school.

I wish you all the best for a successful second term.

The Week Ahead…

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, February 5th

Tuesday, February 6th
3:45 Intermediate Boys’ Basketball game at BHES
Wednesday, February 7th  

Thursday, February 8th

Friday, February 9th


On-going Events…

Yearbook
CIA
Intermediate Boys and Girls Basketball
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

Week 21 - Jan 22 to Jan 26

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…
Student Safety
This is a reminder to all families that our supervision for students on the yard does not begin until 8:45 a.m. Please make sure that your children are not unsupervised by ensuring that they arrive on or after 8:45 a.m. In addition, students are to remain outside on the playground until the bell sounds for them to line up. School staff are assigned to supervise entry. During rainy days or extreme cold (i.e., -20°C or colder) we will bring the students in sooner, and follow our indoor entry process.






Parents of Kindergarten students who are arriving late to school are asked to bring their children into the school through the front doors and sign them in at the office. Please do not knock on the classroom door or walk them directly to class. All visitors, including parents, must report to the office and get a visitor pass.



Sports
The Intermediate Girls’ Basketball team played their first game against 16th Ave this week. The team played well and worked hard. Go Bengals!







The Jr. Volleyball team played in the Area Tournament this week which was hosted by Bayview Hill. The team has worked hard a group and have improved their volleyball skills. They placed third in their pool. Go Bengals!




The Week Ahead…

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, January 29th
10:40 – Grade 4 and 5 Silver Birch meeting in Room 215
Tuesday, January 30th

Wednesday, January 31st

Thursday, February 1st
Jr. Regional Volleyball Tournament
Cardboard Boat Challenge for 7C and 8D
Friday, February 2nd
PA Day – no school for students

On-going Events…

Yearbook
CIA
Intermediate Boys and Girls Basketball
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






Week 20 - Jan 15 to 19

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…
School Safety
This is a reminder to parents that our drop-off and pick-up times are the busiest times around the school. All drivers are reminded to use extra caution when travelling through school zones. Students are reminded to use sidewalks, and not take short cuts through our parking lots. In the interest of student safety, we respectfully ask that parents do not enter the parking lot before dismissal as this only encourages children to walk unsupervised through the parking lot.

Recycling Awareness
In the past, we have used plastic bags in our recycling bins. Plastic bags have become a very large concern in our landfills and as a school we are trying to reduce our environmental footprint. To help diminish this problem, we are removing plastic bags from recycling containers in most classrooms.
In classrooms, the recycling bins will be used for paper products only! This will remove leaks and odours from the classrooms. Large blue recycling bins will be placed in the halls during lunch for wet recycling products (e.g., Swiss Chalet containers, coffee cups, pop cans). Please have a conversation with your child/children to help them understand the new process, and to appreciate the need to help the environment.

Social Media
I recently had a conversation with a parent who was concerned about their child’s online profile on a social media app called Sarahah. The app is a social networking service for providing anonymous feedback to users. The concern is in its potential for cyberbullying. As with all social media platforms, parents are urged to closely monitor their child’s incoming and outgoing communications, and report to the school any forms of on-line bullying.

Sports Update
Congratulations to the Jr. Volleyball Team. They played in a tournament on Wednesday and placed 3rd. The team played well as a group, and improved with each game. Go Bengals!









The Week Ahead…

Date
Event/Activity
Monday, January 22nd
Dental Screening
Tuesday, January 23rd
Dental Screening
9:00-3:00 – Grade 5 to Science Centre
7:00-8:00 Grade 8 Parent information session at Bayview Secondary School
Wednesday, January 24th

Thursday, January 25th
BHES is hosting the Jr. Area Volleyball Tournament – Be aware that there will be additional traffic congestion around the school.
6:30-7:30 – Grade 8 Quebec Trip information Night in the Library
Friday, January 26th


On-going Events…
CIA
Jr. Volleyball
Intermediate Boys and Girls Basketball
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