Dear Parents and Guardians of Broadview Public School,
Welcome to Spring!! I hope you enjoyed this past Easter weekend and the warmer weather that came with it. Alli, Alison and I are in the thick of staffing our school for next year. This process, which takes around 3 months from start to finish, is probably the single most important task we have as school administrators. We have the task of placing teachers in teaching assignments and hiring any new teachers. We also decide school facility utilization, figure out timetables and consult with teachers and parents to create class lists. Our school is projected to grow again next year, so we will be hiring new staff.
Class Placements for 2018-2019 - Info due Monday, April 29, 2019
In April, the Principal, with the advice of staff, begins the process of developing and refining class lists for the coming school year. A range of criteria are used, such as balancing the needs of children academically, grouping children appropriately for special education or English language learning services, matching teaching/learning styles where possible, grouping or dispersing students appropriately based on social/behavioural needs, and balancing the number of boys and girls in the class. This process is one of the most important decision-making tasks of the school year. As such, we work in a professional manner to achieve the best possible results for all of our students. If a parent feels there are important learning and/or social factors that should be taken into account for his/her child’s placement for 2019-2020, they are invited to send this information to me by Monday, April 29, 2019 by completing this form. https://forms.gle/izxPQ3SqgQbvV6bb8
The content of the input should only reflect the learning and social needs of the child. Requests for staff certain staff members will not be considered.
Yearbook
To parents of Intermediate students: Intermediate yearbooks are on sale now.
They are $20.00 - Go to ybpay.lifetouch.ca and use the Yearbook ID Code: 12444419 for Broadview Public School. The deadline was April 18, but has been extended to April 24th.
Cash, or a cheque addressed to Broadview Public School, can also be used. An envelope as part of the flyer went home to use, or send it in an envelope with your child's name and homeroom teacher, attention: Ms. Cowan.
New Student Information Night - Monday, May 6, 2019, 6:00 pm
Broadview will be hosting a parent information night for families new to Broadview. Please spread the word to your families, neighbours, and friends who might be interested in knowing more about Broadview Public School.
Grit on the Pavement
Our icy conditions this year meant lots of grit and salt were deployed throughout the winter. With Spring here, we’re finding that the paved areas of our yard are covered in grit - the small stones that are used throughout the winter to add traction. Our amazing Chief Joe is doing his best to look after the pavement until May when the street sweepers will be able to come and do a full clean up. Until then, I ask that you please use care when walking on the paved areas of our yard. We’ll ask the students to do the same through our morning announcements. Mr. Joe has been doing a great job of looking after the basketball courts and four square play areas - thanks, Joe!
Parking Lot/Safe Driving
A reminder to all parents and guardians that our parking lots are reserved for staff only and are not suitable locations for pick up and drop off of students. Please do not park your vehicle in our main parking lot during the day.
Please refer to the attached map for ideal pick up and drop off locations around the school. Please note that Broadview Public School does not have a dedicated pick up/drop off lane. Our main parking lot drop off lane is reserved for OSTA vehicles only. As many students walk through this lot, pickup and drop off by the community is not permitted outside the hours of 8:30 - 4:15.
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1RFEN-VUAJnSj1FNjML70Z0668x_dFieygEBT2fjOAjY/edit?usp=sharing
Dogs on School Property
A reminder to all pet owners that dogs may not be brought on school property. This includes the school parking lot areas, play areas, and in our buildings.
Mid Day Student Pick Ups
Many of our students need a pickup during the day for events such as appointments, hockey tournaments, or family trips. The school wants to accommodate these requests as efficiently as possible. In order to help us do so, please ensure the following:
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Send all absence notices via email to [email protected] or call our 24 hour attendance line: (613) 728-1721.
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If the adult picking up the student is not a parent or guardian, please provide the office with appropriate authorization in advance of the pickup. i.e., a note/email/phone call indicating who you are, who the child is, and who will be picking up your child.
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If sending the teacher a time for release, allow travel time for your child to get to the office. E.g., If you need them in the office, at 2:30 and are sending the teacher a note, request a release from class at 2:25.
For pickups between 3:30 and 3:45, please try to have this arranged in advance as much as possible to avoid having to wait for your child. If your child is in EDP or an after school camp, please make sure you contact these programs directly to indicate that your child will not be in attendance.
Please do not attempt to pick up your child at the bus stops. Our staff need to verify your identity as someone with authorization for a pickup, and this can only occur in our school office.
School Yard After 4pm
After 4pm our yard is used by our Extended Day Program. In order for our staff to ensure the safety of our students, parents and non-EDP students should vacate the yard by 4:00 pm at the latest.
News from Your Trustee - Erica Braunovan
I will be joining Trustee Ellis in hosting a discussion on the OCDSB budget, Tuesday May 14th, 7pm in the library at Hillcrest HS. Everyone is welcome to attend and give input.
I have also been asked to pass along information from the Centretown Community Association and Dundonald Park Working Group regarding an Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 27th.
Posters for both events are attached.
Finally, a reminder that I do write a monthly column for both the Centretown Buzz and Kitchissippi Times, and try to remember to share them on my social media platforms when they come out.
Warm regards,
Dennis Paré Alli Hunter Alison Boyd
Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal
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Upcoming Dates
Thursday, April 25: Monday Schedule
Thursday, April 25 - Tuesday, April 30: Book Bonanza Setup (Stage Unavailable)
Thursday, May 2 - Saturday, May 4: Book Bonanza
Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10: Enrichment Mini-Course Program (Grade 8s)
Monday, May 6: New Family Information Night
Tuesday, May 14: School Council
Thursday, May 16 - Friday, May 17: Broadview Jazz Band at MusicFest Canada Nationals
Friday, May 17: 80s and 90s Retro Day
Monday, May 20: Victoria Day (School is closed)
Wednesday, May 22 - Friday, May 24: Band trip to Québec City
Tuesday, May 28: Kinder Information Night
Wednesday, May 29: “Honk & Blow” Musical Instrument exploration and registration for all current Grade 5 students
Tuesday, June 4: Friday Schedule
Wednesday, June 5: Spring Concert
Thursday, June 6: Beach Day
Friday, June 7: PA Day - No school for students
Tuesday, June 11 - Thursday, June 13: Sports and Leadership Camp for Grades 7 and 8s
Tuesday, June 11: School Council
Tuesday, June 25: Report Cards Go Home
Wednesday, June 26: Grade 8 Leaving Ceremony
Thursday, June 27: Friday Schedule, Last Day of School
Friday, June 28: PA Day - No school for students