Parent Conference on Mental Health

KPR invites all parents and guardians to join us at our free, annual Parent Conference, to learn more about children’s and teens’ mental health.

2017 KPR Parent Conference – Minds Matter @ KPR

Saturday, October 21

8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Adam Scott CVI, 175 Langton St. (at Hilliard St), Peterborough

Keynote Speaker: Sara Westbrook

Three Habits of Resilient Families

Plus Choice of Workshops, Agency Displays,  

Refreshments & Child Minding for Ages 2 & Older

And it’s all FREE! Look for more information and on-line registration later in September on the home page at www.kprschools.ca .

Indigenous Student Self-Identification

An information brochure will soon be sent home by our school describing the voluntary self-identification initiative for First Nation, Métis and Inuit students. Your Indigenous heritage is a vital part of who you are. By identifying your child or teen as a First Nation, Métis or Inuit student, this helps us build the best possible school programs for all students. The information you provide when you self-identify will be private and confidential.

You may choose to self-identify either by completing the form included on the brochure or on the Student Registration Verification Form which will be sent home in the coming weeks.

For more information, please contact Sheryl Mattson, Indigenous Education Consultant K-12 – Sheryl_mattson@kprdsb.ca

 september 2017 newsletter.pdf 

Dear JMJ Families, 

Our first school council meeting will be  Monday, September 25 in the school library starting at 6:15. 

We welcome all interested parents/guardians to join us. 

Thanks, 

JMJ office

Dear JMJ community, 

JMJ offers a Breakfast Club every morning Monday to Friday 8:15-8:35.

 Breakfast club is located  near the gym. We have a a variety of healthy choices every day.

 Hope to see you there!

From Breakfast club volunteers

Our school Terry Fox walk will take place on Thursday September 28^th just after announcements.  We are walking in the school catchment area.

  The routes are posted below. 

Intermediate/Junior students will leave first at 9 am following this route:

-Mearns to Guildwood

-Guildwood to Sprucewood

-take Sprucewood past Hutton and Madden, to Mearns and back to the school

Kindergarten/Primary students will leave second (an announcement will be made when it’s time to leave) following this route:

-Mearns to Guildwood

-Guildwood to Sprucewood

-Sprucewood to Mearns, then back to the school

Superhero Day

September 28^th will also be a Superhero dress-up day in honour of Terry Fox.  Students in library club will be making signs for the walk to show that we think “Terry Fox is a superhero”.  Students will be encouraged to bring in a twoonie for Terry, with a fundraising goal of $800.00..

Additionally, each homeroom teacher will receive tattoos and stickers saying, “I am walking for…” for students to wear on the 28^th. 

Here is a video link about Terry Fox:

http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=23004&CategoryID=7480

  If it rains on the 28^th, we’ll postpone the walk to Monday October  

JMJ “Bee Kind” Thanksgiving Food Drive

Please help us support the Clarington East Food Bank by donating food during the week of September 25 – October 2.

Food will be collected from classrooms each day

after morning announcements.

Food items currently in need: canned pasta, canned veggies, canned fruit, crackers, jam, cookies, soup, juice (1l), pudding.

Thank you in advance for supporting our community!

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FREE KPR PARENT CONFERENCE ON CHILD, YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

Registration is open for KPR's free, annual Parent Conference on child and youth mental health.

Minds Matter @ KPR is the theme for the conference, as follows:

2017 KPR Parent Conference – Minds Matter @ KPR

Saturday, October 21

8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute

175 Langton St. (at Hilliard St), Peterborough

Keynote Speaker: Sara Westbrook

Three Habits of Resilient Families

Plus Choice of Workshops, Agency Displays, 

Refreshments & Child Minding for Ages 2 & Older

Parents also will be able to choose from a dozen workshops focused on different areas of children’s and teens’ mental health – from anxiety to addictions, and from concussions to kids’ stress. Community agencies serving the mental health needs of families in Northumberland and Peterborough Counties and the Municipality of Clarington also will have displays and resources available. 

Registration will continue until October 18 at www.kprschools.ca .  Although there is no charge to anyone attending the conference, parents and guardians should pre-register.  The venue is fully accessible

This is the fifth year that KPR’s annual conference has focused on child and teen mental health and well-being. 

Parents and guardians who do not have Internet access, who require assistance in registering, or who are seeking additional information after visiting the registration site should call Judy Malfara at the Education Centre, 705-742-9773 or toll-free at 1-877-741-4577, ext. 2001.

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For more information, please call Judy Malfara, School Liaison and Communications Lead, at 705-742-9773 or toll-free at 1-877-741-4577, ext. 2001.

 october 2017 newsletter edited.pdf

The Book Fair started today! Come and check it out after school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:05-4:00. The main Family Event is on Thursday May 3rd from 5:15-7:30, the same night as the Spaghetti Dinner.

Did you miss our recent Parent Conference on child & youth mental health? 

You can still benefit from the tips and resources offered, by visiting www.kprschools.ca Check out these conference presentations and handouts: 

• Addictions & Self-medication in Teens
  
  
• Concussions:The Hidden Injury
  
  
• Intro to Self-Regulation: The Difference Between Misbehaviour & Stress Behaviour
  
  The Steps of The Shanker Method
  Self Regulation-5 Domains of Self-Reg
  
  
• Keeping Kids Healthy & Happy- In Body & Spirit
  
  Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children &Youth
  Physical Activity of Canadian Children & Youth
  Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play
  Canadian Kids Are Inactive and They May Be Losing Sleep Over It
  
  
• Mindfulness and Mental Health
  
  
• My Child Has Anxiety:  What Can I Do?
  
  
• My Teen Has Anxiety:  What Can I Do?
  
  Book List
  Deep Breathing Strategies
  Grounding Exercises
  Progressive Relaxation
  The Anatomy of Anxiety
  Visualization- Mental Vacation
  
  
• Opioids Information Sheet for Parents
  
  
• Opioids Information Sheet for Teens
  
  
• Supporting LGBTQ Kids 

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board invites everyone in the community to join us at two special evening events being held in honour of Black History Month. 

All interested staff, students, parents/guardians and community members are invited to attend the following events: 

Karl Subban is a former school principal, father of five children – including three NHL players – and author.  He has dedicated his life to helping others reach their full potential.  The first 50 guests to arrive at his presentation will receive a small gift.

In White Like Me, well-known anti-racist educator and activitist Tim Wise explores race and racism through the lens of whiteness and white privilege.  The 69-minute documentary is based on Wise’s book, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  

Bus Driver Labour Negotiations Update for Routes Operated by First Student’s Bowmanville Branch

This note provides an important update on contract negotiations between First Student and Unifor, the union representing the company’s Bowmanville school bus drivers.

Negotiations are scheduled to continue February 7-9.  In the meantime, the union is in a position where it could call legally for a strike, with 72 hours’ notice.

If a settlement is not reached this weekend, it is possible job action could occur as early as Monday, February 12.

While there currently is no indication of a plan to strike, Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO) and our local school boards believe it is important that families know in advance that a school bus driver strike may be possible.

If there is a strike, NO school bus routes serviced by First Student Bowmanville will run in Northumberland County or the Municipality of Clarington. Unfortunately, this would result in your child or teen being without school bus service if a strike were to occur. 

We all remain hopeful that a settlement will be reached. In the meantime, we are monitoring negotiations and will let families know of any developments. We encourage all families of students who ride First Student buses in the Municipality of Clarington and Northumberland County to:

·         consider having alternative plans for getting their children or teens to school in case of a possible strike

·         check the STSCO website often at stsco.ca, and stay tuned to local news media, for any possible updates

·         follow @kprschools or @stsco_ca on Twitter for latest news.

**Please note: this message applies only to Clarington and Northumberland schools served by First Student buses. 

Friday, February 9, 2018

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  

Bus Driver Labour Negotiations Update for Routes Operated by First Student’s Bowmanville Branch

This note provides an update on contract negotiations between First Student and Unifor, the union representing the company’s Bowmanville school bus drivers.

We have learned that negotiations between the union and the company are continuing through the weekend, and are scheduled to resume March 19.  In the interim, busing will continue as usual for students who ride First Student Bowmanville buses.

Students, therefore, will be picked up at the usual time on Monday and over the coming weeks. As always, bus service will be cancelled only in case of inclement weather.

We will continue to keep families up to date on any further developments.

Thursday, March 15, 2018

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

Bus Driver Labour Negotiations Update for Routes Operated by First Student’s Bowmanville Branch

This note provides an important update on contract negotiations between First Student and Unifor, the union representing the company’s Bowmanville school bus drivers.

This afternoon, Thursday, March 15, members of Unifor voted in favour of a strike. This means that the job action could begin as early as this Wednesday, March 21, if continuing negotiations, which are scheduled for Monday, March 19 and Tuesday, March 20, do not result in a tentative contract.

We remain hopeful that a settlement can be reached by this Tuesday night. If a settlement is not reached by then, however, job action could occur as early as Wednesday, March 21.

If there is a strike, NO school bus routes serviced by First Student Bowmanville will run in Northumberland County or the Municipality of Clarington. Unfortunately, this would result in your child or teen being without school bus service, if a strike were to occur. 

We encourage all families of students who ride First Student buses in the Municipality of Clarington and Northumberland County to:

• consider having alternative plans for getting their children or teens to school in case of a possible strike

• check the STSCO website often at stsco.ca, and stay tuned to local news media, for any possible updates

•  follow @stsco_ca on Twitter for latest news.

   

**Please note: this message applies only to Clarington and Northumberland schools served by First Student buses.

Tuesday, March 20: This is an important update for all students who ride First Student school buses in Clarington and Northumberland. 

Negotiations are scheduled to continue until midnight tonight between First Student and Unifor, the union representing the drivers. Please stay tuned to stsco.ca for the latest developments to find out whether your family will be affected by the ongoing negotiations.

If a settlement is not reached by midnight, the bus drivers may go on strike starting tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21. If there is a strike, NO school bus routes serviced by First Student Bowmanville will run in Northumberland County or the Municipality of Clarington.  Affected families would be without school bus service for the duration of the strike.

Please note that only First Student busing at the following schools would be affected:

Baltimore PS 

Beatrice Strong PS 

Bowmanville HS 

C. R. Gummow PS

Central PS - Bowmanville

Charles Bowman PS 

CIS - Campus (CIS) Bowmanville

Clarington Central SS 

Clarke HS 

Cobourg Collegiate Institute 

Courtice Intermediate

Courtice North PS 

Courtice SS 

Dale Road Senior PS 

Dr. G.J. MacGillivray 

Dr. M.S. Hawkins Senior PS 

Dr. Ross Tilley PS 

Duke of Cambridge 

Enniskillen PS 

Grafton PS 

Hampton Junior PS 

Lydia Trull PS

M.J. Hobbs Senior PS 

Newcastle PS 

North Hope Central PS 

Orono PS 

Port Hope HS 

Roseneath Centennial PS 

S.T. Worden PS 

Terry Fox PS 

The Pines Senior PS 

Vincent Massey PS 

Again, please remember to visit www.stsco.ca for latest updates on the negotiations.

Update as of Wednesday, March 21, 2018:

Friday, March 23, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Tentative agreement reached, First Student bus service resumes Monday, March 26

A tentative agreement has been reached in contract negotiations between First Student and Unifor, the union representing the company’s Bowmanville school bus drivers, following three days of strike action. 

Busing for all students will resume as usual on Monday, March 26.

KPR and STSCO are pleased that both sides have been able to reach a tentative agreement. Bus drivers do an excellent job transporting our students safely to and from school each day and we are happy that they will be able to return to work on Monday.

We continue to be deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Humboldt, Saskatchewan.

We invite students and staff to participate in Jersey Day on Thursday, April 12th by wearing jerseys to honour the victims of the Humboldt Broncos and those affected by this tragedy. For those that don’t have a jersey, but wish to participate, you could wear their colours: green and yellow.

Wanted: your comments on the KPR Board’s new, draft policy on Safe, Caring and Restorative Schools. The draft policy has been updated to reflect changes in legislation and to stress our continued emphasis on school environments that are safe, welcoming, respectful and inclusive of all. KPR encourages parents, guardians, students, staff and community members to review the draft and send us their comments by Friday, June 1. To see the recommended policy and leave comments, visit the link on our home page at kprschools.ca or visit http://safecaringpolicysurvey.kprdsb.ca/ All schools also have paper copies for those who do not have Internet access. If you require an alternative format for review and comment, please call 705-742-9773, ext, 2001, and we will be happy to accommodate you.

KPR WELCOMES COMMUNITY AT THREE ‘EQUITY IN ACTION’ EVENTS

ORGANIZED IN HONOUR OF EDUCATION WEEK MAY 7-11

Everyone is welcome to attend three special evening events in honour of Education Week and its theme, Equity in Action.

KPR invites parents, guardians, students, staff and all interested community members to attend the following events:

            Anti-Homophobia: Including Everyone

            Monday, May 7

            7-9 p.m.

            Port Hope High School

            130 Highland Drive, Port Hope

            Islamophobia: A Teachable Moment

            Tuesday, May 8

            7-9 p.m.

            Duke of Cambridge Public School

            47 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville

            Poverty and Classism

            Wednesday, May 9

            7-9 p.m.

            Queen Mary Public School

            1445 Monaghan Road North, Peterborough

KPR has organized the free events in conjunction with local teacher federations.

The May 7 Anti-Homophobia: Including Everyone presentation will feature community partners, such as PARN, providing statistics and information on services for families. There also will be a special dramatic presentation by the Bowmanville High School GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) Club, and an opportunity for a round-table discussion on how we can make our schools even more inclusive for LGBTQ youth.

The May 8 Islamophobia: A Teachable Moment evening will feature a presentation and discussion by Gilary Massa from the National Council for Canadian Muslims in Ottawa, on the effects of Islamophobia on students and families, and on combatting Islamophobia in schools and society.  The National Council also provides Anti-Islamophobia workshops free of charge to educators. For more information, visit: www.nccm.ca

The May 9 Poverty and Classism evening will feature a presentation by Brenda Dales, from the Peterborough Social Planning Council. It will be followed by a panel discussion with local anti-poverty groups, including the Youth Political Activist Coalition, a group formed by Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute student Morgan Carl. 

The Equity in Action Community Events are in addition to many special activities taking place across KPR throughout the week, in recognition of both Education Week and Mental Health Week.

KPR’s 2018-2019 school year calendar has received final approval from the Ministry of Education. Here are the important dates you need to know for next year:

First Day of Classes – Tuesday, September 4, 2018
PA Days – August 30, September 28, October 26 (secondary schools only) and November 23, 2018; and February 1, April 5, June 7 (elementary schools only) and June 28, 2019
Winter Break – Monday, December 24, 2018 – Friday, January 4, 2019, with a return to class on Monday, January 7, 2019
Start of 2nd Semester - Monday, February 4, 2019
March Break – March 8-15, 2019
Last Day of Classes – Thursday, June 27, 2019

KPR is reviewing our policy on volunteers, and would like your input by June 30. To see the recommended policy and leave comments online, please visit the link on our home page at kprschools.ca .  All schools also have paper copies for those who do not have Internet access. If you require an alternative format for review and comment, please call 705-742-9773 or toll-free 1-877-741-4577 ext. 2001, and we will be happy to accommodate you.