This Week at Sunnybrae PS - March 27-31, 2023
This Week
March 25: Earth Hour from 8:30 to 9:30 pm (Turn off you lights, go to https://www.earthhour.org/ for more information)
March 28, 29 & 30: Dental Screening
March 30: Vango Art Program with Ms. Greatrex & Ms. Thompson’s classes (Payment due by March 29th)
Upcoming
April 3rd: Purdy’s chocolate pick up 3:30 to 6:30 pm
April 3rd: Ultimate Dance Steps begins for Grades 1 to 8 in class sessions (Cost is $12.00 per student)
April 4th: School Council Meeting - all are welcome to attend @ 5:30 in the library (change of date from Apr. 3rd) If you wish to attend via Zoom, here is the link: Sunnybrae Council Meeting - April 4 @ 5:30
April 4th: Junior Boys Basketball Tournament at Maple Ridge SS after school
April 12th: Immunizations for Grade 7 students
April 18th: Grade 8 photo retake day & sibling photos
Movie Night: Mark your calendars, Bulldogs - we will be having another Movie Night in the gym on Friday, April 21st. Drop off your children at the front door of the school at 6:00 pm, pickup is at 8:30 pm. Cost will be $10 per child, and includes popcorn and a drink. We will be showing Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (rated PG). Kids are welcome to wear their PJs and bring a comfy blanket or pillow and a reusable water bottle. This night is for Sunnybrae PS students only. Payment must be made in advance through schoolcash online by April 19th.
Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary-School Students:
Register for this webinar and learn about EQAO assessment results and Ontario’s large-scale assessment program at the elementary-school level. EQAO will review highlights from the 2021–2022 assessment results. The session will also highlight how the primary-division (Grade 3) and junior-division (Grade 6) assessments have been modernized. The presentation will be approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by a live Q & A session with EQAO staff. March 28th or April 4th. Registration: www.eventbrite.ca/e/451955981507
How is your infant, toddler, or preschool child developing? Is your child meeting their milestones? Age-appropriate speech and language skills are critical to your child’s ability to read, write and be successful in school as well as to their ability to engage with their peers. Free services are available to support you with your child’s development. Preschool speech and language programs are located across the County of Simcoe. Call (705) 739-5696 or 1-800-675-1979 to complete a developmental screen. The earlier we work together, the better!
Join us! A learning series for parents/guardians with Pine River Institute Mental health and well-being continues to be a key strategic priority within the SCDSB. We are pleased to continue our partnership with the Centre for Family Initiatives at Pine River Institute (CFI@PRI) to provide several curated learning sessions focused on student mental health and well-being to SCDSB families, staff and within the SCDSB’s broader school communities.
There are five webinars in the learning series specifically planned for parents, guardians, and other caregivers during this school year. The remaining sessions include:
March 2, 2023 Emotional Regulation for Kids and Adults
April 27, 2023 The Biology of Stress
We hope you save these dates in your calendar and join us for these learning opportunities. For more information and to register, please visit the SCDSB website: https://bit.ly/3jGaC74
Pine River Institute is a live-in treatment centre and outdoor leadership experience for youth aged 13 to 19 struggling with addictive behaviours and often other mental health issues. Combining therapy with a fully-accredited education program, PRI reinforces the healthy life skills required for a successful future. CFI@PRI extends PRI’s knowledge, experience and evidence-informed treatment approach to families and care providers in the community to support youth mental wellness and prevent the need for more intensive interventions. Learn more about PRI by visiting their website at www.pineriverinstitute.com
Unlearn Community Session: “You are invited for an interactive community session from “unlearn” on Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30pm until 7:30pm at Innisdale Secondary School in The Little Theatre. “unlearn” is a group that aims to engage people to think critically, participating and conversing to reimagine their thinking and help create a world without discrimination in schools, workplaces, homes and communities. This interactive session is framed with the understanding that parent/guardian figures play a vital role in education, making connections from the classroom to the home. When parents/guardians and caregivers are involved, our schools become more thriving and positive places to learn and grow.
This session will explore the mechanisms that can be used to interrupt bias, stereotypes and discrimination by challenging the societal norms that marginalize others. Participants will be taken on an in-depth journey through the concept of “unlearning” by examining our unconscious biases, beliefs, and conditioning.
This session is open to all parents/guardians and students. In order to accommodate all attendees, please complete the attached Google Form with your intent to attend and number of people attending: https://bit.ly/unlearnISSCommunitySession
Math @Home parent series: Fostering a strong school-home partnership is an important part of reinforcing math learning at school and extending the learning beyond the classroom. Families are a child’s first educator and help build a strong foundation for future success. The virtual math series outlined below is intended to support a positive attitude towards mathematics, enhance motivation and ultimate success.
The SCDSB math department is pleased to offer three evening virtual sessions for families and caregivers of SCDSB students. These sessions will focus on practical and fun ways to support students with their mathematics learning and engagement at home. The first 200 registrants will receive a path pack of resources to use at home. Participants must pre-register for each of the sessions.
- Making Math Connections @Home on Wednesday, April 12, 7 – 8 p.m. This session will explore where we find numbers, patterns, measures, and shapes in our daily lives. Participants will learn about practical ways to help their child notice and wonder about the math in their world.
- Problem Solving @Home on Tuesday, April 25, 7 – 8 p.m. This session will explore how to encourage children to be active thinkers and problem solvers, both in math and around the house. Participants will learn about how solving problems at home can help their children solve problems in math class.
- Having Fun with Math Facts @Home on Thursday, May 11, 7 – 8 p.m. This session will explore practical, intentional, and fun ways to practice math facts at home. Participants will leave with ideas, games, and activities to support their child with becoming fluent with their math facts
Participants must pre-register for the sessions they wish to attend. Registered participants will receive a pack of hands-on resources that will be sent to the school indicated on their registration form. Use this link to register: https://bit.ly/23MathAtHome
Covid Screening: All students and staff are encouraged to complete the daily COVID-19 self-assessment screening tool prior to entering SCDSB schools and buildings and follow the direction of the screening tool. We have some RA Test kits here at the school. If you need one for your family please let your child’s teacher know and we will send it home with them. School and Child Care Screening: https://www.ontario.ca/school-screening/