Flu Season

Snack Program Volunteers Needed

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The Snack Program offers a nutritious snack daily to all of our students in the school. Students have received fruits, melba toast and breakfast bars to name a few. It is an important part of helping to ensure students are ready for a day of learning.

Currently, we are in need of volunteers to help with the program. Your help would include distributing food items into classroom bins at around 9:40 a.m. each day. If you are able to help support this, please call our school office at 905-479-4795. We thank you in advance.

Parent Engagement and Network (PEN) for Chinese Families

Parent Engagement and Network (PEN) for Chinese Families.pdf

Halloween at Unionville Meadows PS

Halloween can be a very exciting time for children and adults. While there are many ways to celebrate, we must also be aware that not everyone celebrates Halloween and we must demonstrate equity and inclusivity in all we do. 

Please note the following when it comes to Halloween at Unionville Meadows PS:

 1.  Costumes should be respectful of others. For example, if something is representative of a person’s culture or religious beliefs, then it should not be worn as another person’s costume.

 2.  Masks may only be worn if teachers allow time for a mask to be worn in class and under the teacher's supervision. They may not be worn at any other time (i.e., recess, lunch, etc.)

 3.  Students may not bring weapons or replica weapons to school.

 4.  Students will be engaged in curriculum-related activities throughout the day; some of which may be connected to Halloween. 

 SAFETY

 For families who go trick or treating, here are a few safety tips:

 1.  Cross at street lights or stop signs. 

 2.  Carry a flashlight or a lit-up object so kids/adults can be seen at night in the dark.

 3.  Kids should go with parents/guardians and/or in groups.

 4.  Never run across the street. Look both ways before you walk.

 5.  Only knock on doors of houses with lights on.

 HEALTH

 A few tips:

 1.  Brush your teeth after consuming sweet treats. It helps reduce plaque and tartar build up. 

 2.  Limit quantity of treats each day following Halloween.

 3.  Limit quantity of treats on the night of Halloween. 

 Thank you for your understanding and your support.

P. A. Day - Monday, October 22/18

This is a reminder that Monday, October 22 is a P. A. Day for all York Region D.S.B. schools.  Students will need to stay home on this day as teachers and staff will be engaged in professional development to enhance student learning. 

The agenda for the day will be:

Date: October 22, 2018
Location: All Elementary Schools
Program: Focusing on the Fundamentals of Mathematics

A.M.
• Mathematics Minds On Activity
• The Director’s Annual Plan (DAP)
• Comprehensive Math Program
• Fundamentals of Mathematics Teacher’s Guide
• Connecting with Families to Support Math Learning at School and at Home
• Review of Resources to support teaching and learning Math

P.M. Teacher-directed professional time

Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) Results for Unionville Meadows PS (2017-2018)

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Below you will find a snapshot of EQAO results for Unionville Meadows Public School for the 2017-2018 school year.

To find detailed information, go to eqao.com and search for our school.

Cannabis Legislation

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As of October 17, 2018, it will be legal for individuals 19 and older to buy, use, possess and grow recreational cannabis.

For more details, please see the linked letter below.

Cannabis Legislation

School Council Meeting Minutes from October 4/18

Please access the School Council Meeting Minutes from October 4/18 at the link below. Minutes are in English and Simplified Chinese.

Thank you.

School Council Minutes_October 4, 2018

Every Student Counts Survey - Accommodation for Kindergarten to Grade 6 Students

The Every Student Counts Survey will be taking place sometime during November 12-30, 2018.

Kindergarten to grade 6 students will be completing the online survey at home with their parents.

If parents need a paper copy of the survey (i.e., they do not have access to internet on a computer at home), parents must request this accommodation by the new deadline of 9:00 p.m. on October 10, 2018 by calling the call centre (1-866-450-4907).

Supervision begins at 8:15 AM in the morning

Welcome back! Just a reminder to all parents and guardians that supervision @UMPSMarkham in the morning begins at 8:15 AM. No students should be dropped off before that as it is a safety issue with no supervision. Thank you for keeping our children safe!

Save the Date - Grade 8 Graduation

Grade 8 Parents and Guardians,

Please save the date! Tuesday, June 25/19 is our Grade 8 Graduation. It will be held at Bill Crothers Secondary School, beginning at around 6:00 PM. Details to follow later. Thank you!

Chinese version:

请预留时间！

8年级家长和监护人：请预留时间！ 2019年6月25日星期二是我们8年级的毕业典礼。 它将在下午6点左右在Bill Crothers中学举行。 我们稍后会提供更多细节。 谢谢！

Mandarin

Cantonese

Question & Answer Meeting with Ms. Hall and Mr. Yao - October 9/18 at 8:30 a.m.

Have any questions for the Principal or Vice-Principal about Unionville Meadows PS? Join us October 9/18 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Q & A with Ms. Hall and Mr. Yao （校长答疑会）:  
October 9th 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 10月9日上午8:30-9:30

School Picture Day - October 5/18

A reminder to all students and parents that our school Picture Day is on October 5, 2018.