Dear Parents and Guardians of Broadview Public School,
I’ve included some new updates as well as some older ones in this message. Please see the bottom of the message for important links to additional information.
Student Vigilance in the Community
Now that Spring has finally arrived, it’s a good time to remind children of the importance of being vigilant in the community between home and school. For our grade 8 students participating in Mini-Enrichment courses next week, it’s of particular importance as well! When not accompanied by an adult, children should walk with a friend, not approach unfamiliar adults (strangers) and make sure a parent knows their travel plans. Any encounters with unfriendly individuals should be reported to both home and school. We will follow up with our School Resource Officer, if necessary. Students should also be respectful of homeowner’s properties by sticking to the streets and sidewalks.
Students who bike to school must lock their bicycles in the bike parking areas with a good lock and must always wear a helmet. Bikes must be walked when anywhere on school property (including in our parking lots).
Dress for the Weather
Outdoor play supports an engaged indoor learner. At Broadview we send students out for recess whenever we can. Please send students to school with clothing appropriate for the weather. We will not send students out for recess in they will be soaked by a downpour or if there is lightning nearby, but they can expect to be out in a light drizzle.
School Climate Survey
Thank you to the 18 parents who have completed our school climate survey! I really appreciate that you took the time to do so. To the other 1000 parents, please do consider taking the time to complete this survey. Being in my first year at Broadview, this data is exceptionally important feedback that I will inform my planning for the coming years here at Broadview. The parent survey is open now until to May 11, 2018. Use this link to access it:
http://www.ourschool.net/broa18
Yearbook
Broadview has two yearbooks available for purchase, and this has caused some confusion. This year’s yearbook is produced by our intermediate students and is primarily for our intermediate students. It is available for purchase for $20 and can be ordered online at ybpay.lifetouch.com with the code 12444418 for Broadview.
We are also have a yearbook that was published in 2016 to mark Broadview’s Centennial anniversary. This is for sale on School Cash Online for $10. When purchasing a yearbook, please be sure you are purchasing the correct book.
Book Bonanza (Thursday May 10-Saturday May 12)
This year marks Broadview Public School's 43rd Annual Book Bonanza!! This is one of the school's largest fundraisers and we need lots of help to sort, organize, and sell thousands of books. Come and meet other parents within the Broadview community or bring some friends and enjoy the fun, social atmosphere. Thanks for lending a hand!! Sign up to help with this year’s Book Bonanza!
Helpers! http://signup.com/go/ruYdXGd
Bakers! http://signup.com/go/CbMBSVC
Sellers! http://signup.com/go/hTikOiO
Broadview Bears Hit The Red Carpet at Our Annual Family Dance
May 31st 6-8pm, $5 Per Family: Tickets available at the Door
Top 10 Reasons Why Broadview’s Family Dance Will Be The Event of the Year!
10) We will have 2 Bubble Machines!
9) There will be a 200 Balloon Drop from the ceiling!
8) We will have a Red Carpet Photobooth where each family can pose and get a free print of their family photo shoot!
7) HOT 89.9 is providing speakers and music!
6) Great snacks and helium balloons will be for sale!
5) Ottawa Life Magazine is coming to the dance and will write a story about it in their magazine!
4) Great opportunity to dance with your friends and stay up late!
3) The proceeds from the dance will go towards our sister school York St. P.S.
2) The Dovercat will be there!
1) Broadview's own DJ Princi-PAL (aka Mr. Dennis Pare) will be the DJ!
Your Broadview Parent Council Student Well-Being Committee is very excited to announce it's first Speaker Series that will be offered to Broadview parents.
These events are to provide information, resources, and practical advice for parents on a variety of topics that are relevant to many children, teens and families.
To register for these free events, please sign-up on-line:
"Relational Aggression" with Dr. Denise Rousseau TONIGHT, May 3rd, Thursday at 7pm http://signup.com/login/entry/865378238030
"Anxiety" with Jamie Brooks May 24th Thursday at 7pm http://signup.com/login/entry/1066991295825660023
Thank you for reading through!!
Regards,
Dennis Paré
Principal - Broadview Public School
[email protected]
Upcoming Events - these events can be found on the school calendar. Consider adding our school’s Google calendar to your own as it will be the most up to date source of information about Broadview events:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/ocdsb.ca_9dndt1k5m7h5gdt1o3af85ltbs%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Thursday, May 3: Relational Aggression with Dr. Denise Rousseau (Broadview Public School, 7:00 pm)
Monday, May 7 - Friday, May 11: Education Week
Tuesday, May 8: School Council, Canadian Museum of Nature (EF4A, 4B, 4C)
Thursday, May 10 - Saturday, May 12: Book Bonanza
Friday, May 11: Ottawa Bach Choir Assembly Performance (11:15 - 1:45)
Sunday, May 13: Happy Mother’s Day!
Monday, May 14: Parliament Buildings (Grade 5)
Tuesday, May 15: Arts Alive, Agriculture Museum (Kindergarten - Gour/Whitehead)
Thursday, May 17: Spring Concert (Broadview Public School, 6:30 pm in the gym)
Friday, May 18: Twin Day
Monday, May 21: Victoria Day (school is closed)
Tuesday, May 22: Agriculture Museum (Kindergarten - Litt/Herz-Fischler)
Tuesday, May 22 - Friday, May 25: Grade 8 Band Trip to Québec City
Wednesday, May 23: Agriculture Museum (Kindergarten - Kight/O’Halloran)
Thursday, May 24: Anxiety with Jamie Brooks (Broadview Public School, 7:00 pm in the gym)
Tuesday, May 29-Thursday, May 31: EQAO - Grade 6s
Thursday, May 31: Family Dance, Museum of Nature (Grade 1)
Tuesday, June 5: Friday Schedule
Thursday, June 7: Crazy Hair Day
Friday, June 8: PA Day - Report Card Writing Day
Tuesday, June 12: School Council
Wednesday, June 13: Petrie Island (Gour/Whitehead)
Wednesday, June 13 - Friday, June 15: Muskoka Woods Sports and Leadership Camp
Thursday, June 14: Petrie Island (Kindergarten - Herz Fischler/Litt)
Sunday, June 17: Happy Father's Day!
Monday, June 18: MacSkimming (C. McCay)
Tuesday, June 19: Parc Omega (Grade 2 Field Trip), Aviation Museum Field Trip (Kathron/Hill)
Thursday, June 21: Primary Play Day, Primary Assembly
Friday, June 22: Junior Play Day
Tuesday, June 26: Report Cards Go Home
Wednesday, June 27: Grade 8 School Leaving Ceremony
Thursday, June 28: Last Day of School
Friday, June 29: PA Day - No classes for students