Winter Math

Winter break is right around the corner! This is a great opportunity to take time with your child and connect math to the real world. Below are some ideas that will help get you started:

• Grocery shopping can involve money, budgeting, estimating, adding, subtracting, and measuring
• Cooking can involve weighing, measuring, ordering, estimating, adding, and multiplying
• Organizing for a party can mean matching numbers of people to plates, cutlery, area of tables, ordering food, and seating arrangements
• Going on a trip by car or plane involves time, distance, budgeting, speed, comparing various routes, and shape scavenger hunts
• Completing a half finished symmetrical design using playdough (e.g., half a butterfly, tree)
• Building a snowperson can involve measuring, spatial reasoning, and estimating

These ideas will help your child see the importance of math in their everyday lives through fun and interactive ways.

http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/math/schoolleader/ideas_for_school_leaders.html

The Ontario Ministry of Education recently released information for families about Focusing on the Fundamentals of Math.  You can access this information at  

https://math.thelearningexchange.ca/training/provincial-math-training-learning-modules/parents2/

Outdoor Play And Active Travel In The Winter Months

Do you have these items at home?

"You're The Chef" is a program that will be run at Unionville Meadows PS this year. We are short a few items and are wondering if you have any of these items at home that you could donate:

* 2 wooden spoons
* 1 colander
* 1 grater
* 2 sets of measuring spoons
* 1 set of measuring cups
* 1 pair of oven mitts
* 2 chef knives

If you are able to donate any of these items to the school, please bring them to the office. We thank you in advance.

Grade 8 Open House: Markville Secondary School

All grade 8 students and their parents are invited to attend Markville Secondary School’s annual Grade 8 Open House. It will be held on Wednesday, December 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the evening until approximately 8:30 p.m.  Please note that Markville S.S. is closed to transfers so parents and students must reside within our boundaries in order to attend our school.  We hope you are able to attend on the 12th and get a glimpse of many aspects of school life at Markville S.S.

Monthly Math Message from YRDSB

Problem Solving

At school, students have opportunities to engage in problem-solving tasks. At home, mathematical problem solving can take on many different forms. For example, budgeting, time scheduling, measuring and constructing are all situations where children would need to problem solve. Problem-solving, being the process of finding solutions to challenging issues, is an essential component of your child’s mathematical journey.

As your child works through problem-solving tasks at home, here are some strategies you can encourage them to use and questions you can ask them...

Click here to access YRDSB sample problems and strategies.

Workshop: English Language Learning & Special Education Supports

Reminder: Every Student Counts Survey

Every Student Counts Survey (ESCS) at UMPS

UMPS Scholastic Book Fair

THE BOOK FAIR IS BACK        

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!

What better way to promote reading to our students than by supporting this important event.

Book Fair Dates:   

November 19-23

Open during the day for classes / recess for students

TUESDAY Nov 20 3:00-3:45

THURSDAY Nov 22 3:30-7:00 pm

FRIDAY Nov 23 8:30-10:00am

Location:    Learning Commons

         Your child’s class will be coming to the fair during the week.

If you would like them to be able to purchase a book,

please send an appropriate amount of money (ie.$10)  for book buying.

       You’ll find hundreds of quality books
at our Book Fair with awide assortment for all reading levels.

The Book Fair flyer provides a preview of only a FEW of the many books available to purchase at our Fair.

Remember the book fair supports our school Library Learning Commons

Picture Re-Take Day

A reminder that Picture Re-Take Day takes place in the morning this Friday, November 16, 2018.
#smile #saycheese

Remembrance Day Assembly

Remembrance Day Assembly. #lestweforget #werememberthem #peace

Online Booking for Progress Report Interviews or Conferences Through Edsby

As per last year, Unionville Meadows Public School will continue to use Edsby in order to book and manage Parent Teacher Interviews/ Student-Led Conferences for all SK to grade 8 students on either the evening of November 22 or the morning of November 23, 2018.

Please click on links below for letter and audio files.
Edsby Letter and Translator Request
Edsby_Mandarin Audio
Edsby Translator Request_Mandarin Audio
Edsby_Cantonese Audio
Edsby Translator Request_Cantonese Audio

Congratulations to the Intermediate Boys and Girls Volleyball Teams!

Proud of our @UMPSMarkham Int. Boys & Girls Volleyball Teams! You rock! You have come such a long way since the beginning of the year! Way to go--good play at the Area Tourneys! Thank u to Ms. Su & Ms. Grace for coaching! #teammatesforlife #learningtogether

Spirit Wear

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.