Save the Date: Kindergarten - Grade 2 Holiday Concert

On December 16^th, at 2:00, students from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will be performing in a Holiday Concert. Parents are welcome to attend! (Please note: if December 16 is a Snow Day and buses are cancelled, the Holiday Concert will take place on December 17^th, at 2:00).

Holiday Heroes Campaign

Have you ever wanted to be a hero? Now is your chance!

Starting Nov 17th to Dec 18th, Trillium Woods students in partnership with York Region police are participating in Holiday Heroes Food Campaign. Bring in your non-perishable food items to the boxes in the foyer between Nov. 17-Dec. 18. 

You should donate because you can become a holiday hero and help families that need support in York Region.

Sincerely,

The Holiday Heroes Student Crew

Library Research Resources at Home

Students have a virtual world at their fingertips simply by being a Trillium Woods student. There are many valuable library resources available at home and school, including our school library catalogue, encyclopedias, KidsInfoBits, Science in Context and many more online resources.

Click here for a brochure listing instructions on how to get to this amazing virtual library.

Kindergarten Registration begins January 15

Kindergarten registration for 2016-2017 begins January 15th. If you have a child entering kindergarten for the first time, please stop by the office to pick up the required forms.
 

The York Region District School Board welcomes you and your child to our schools. We are proud to be one of Ontario’s top achieving school districts and to provide quality educational programs for all our students. Kindergarten is a big step on the journey of learning and this is an exciting time for you and your child. We strongly believe that forming strong partnerships with our parent community is a main factor in achieving success; and encourage you to engage in your child’s education.

The York Region District School Board’s mission is to advance student achievement and well-being through public education, which motivates learners, fosters inclusion, inspires innovation and builds community. We look forward to having your child join us and working with you toward his/her success.

Progress Reports and Parent Teacher Interviews

Posted below is important information as our school returns to normal working conditions following the recent job action.

Elementary Progress Reports

Our teachers are currently completing the fall progress report for students in Grades 1-8. As referenced in the Director of Education’s letter on November 3, 2015, these reports will be distributed in our school on December 11.  If your child’s teacher has concerns with your child’s progress, she/he will contact you to set up a meeting. If you have questions about your child’s progress and a meeting has not been set up, please speak with your child’s teacher. Please note that because progress is tracked differently, reports are not being completed for distribution to students in Junior or Senior Kindergarten.

Parent Teacher Interviews

These meetings will be initiated by your child’s teacher where there are concerns regarding student progress and may occur on the evening of Thursday, November 26, 2015 or during the day on Friday, November 27, 2015. Teachers remain committed to ongoing communication with parents regarding student progress.

Kindergarten Progress

Your child’s teacher will initiate a meeting with you if there are concerns regarding progress. As always, if you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher directly.

Individual Education Plans

If your child has an individual education plan (IEP), you will receive an updated copy during the next reporting cycle in January. If you recently had an individual placement and review committee meeting, your child’s IEP will be provided to you prior to January. Please contact your child’s special education resource teacher (SERT) if you have any questions.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our parent community for your ongoing commitment to Trillium Woods and for your patience through the recent labour situation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the main office.

Alex Mac Arts Presents CINDERELLA

Click here for the flyer

Cheque Drive

Thank you to all of the families who have already generously donated to our 2015-2016 cheque drive. The funds we collect go towards enhancing our programs in many ways. This year's proceeds will be used to purchase technology and musical instruments, and to support healthy school initiatives, library programs, and phys ed.

The last day to donate is Monday, November 16th. Please return the completed form and cheque with your child if you intend to contribute to this fundraiser.

Click here to download the donation form:

 

Inclement Weather and School Bus Cancellation Information

Below is information regarding school buses and cancellations that may occur due to inclement weather.  Please keep a copy so that you can be informed of potential cancellations.

Congratulations Running Club!

On Saturday morning, members of the Trillium Woods Running Club participated in the Angus Glen Charity Run in support of the Markham Stouffville Hospital's Stollery Family Centre for Childcare & Childbirth. Staff, students, and parents have been training after school for this run since September. It was great to see so many families running and cheering. The team did Trillium Woods proud! Congratulations to all team members, and congratulations to Luxsmy, Connor, Mrs. McLeod, Ms. Bird, and Ms. Walsh for their prize qualifying times. A special thanks to Mrs. McPhail, Ms. Frohlinger, Mr. Tranter, Ms. Coleman, Mr. Hildebrandt, and Ms. Cosens for their time and efforts in organizing our fall running club and encouraging participation in this event to promote healthy active lifestyles, and support community outreach.

Go Tornadoes!

Trillium Woods Annual Cheque Drive starts Monday

On Monday, students will bring home donation forms for our school council's annual cheque drive fundraising campaign.

WHAT is the cheque drive?

• an opportunity for a one-time donation put towards enriching the educational experiences for all of the students at TWPS.

WHY do we do it?

• to focus on ONE major fundraising effort to enrich the experiences of our children
• so we do not sell chocolate, wrapping paper, cookie dough, etc. door to door where only a percentage of the money collected comes to the school
• You will receive a charitable donation tax receipt for a donation $25 or more

HOW does it work?

• School Council provides a one page donation form on November 9th
• you choose how much you would like to donate
• complete the front and back of the form and submit back to the school with your donation by November 16th

WHEN is the money spent?

• All money donated will be spent on enriching the educational experiences for all of the students this school year

NOTE:  The School Council may lead other fundraisers throughout the year such as pizza days to further support program enhancement. As well, throughout the year, separate fundraisers for non-profit organizations may be supported by the school (Terry Fox, MS read-a-thon, Jump Rope for Heart, etc). These monies are forwarded directly to the charity. 

This cheque drive is our ONE major fundraiser.  We thank you in advance for your support!

Remembrance Day

Wednesday, November 11 is Remembrance Day. We will be having an observance assembly after recess in the gym (starting at 10:45am). As always, parents are welcome to join us as we gather to honour the men, women, and their families who sacrificed for our freedom.

Last Day for Photo Orders

Monday, November 9th is the last day to submit photo orders. If you are interested in ordering prints of your child's photos, please complete the on-line or hard copy order form provided with the photo proofs. Retake proofs will be sent home in the upcoming week.

A Letter from the Director

Below is a letter from our director regarding new developments in the labour situation.

Trillium Woods is a Nut Safe School

Parents and students are reminded that Trillium Woods is a nut-safe school. Many of our students have a life threatening allergy to products containing nuts. After Hallowe'en, we often see an increase in the numbers of items brought in snacks and lunches that are unsafe for students with life threatening allergies. Please check the label on the products your child is bringing and take the opportunity to remind your child not to share food at school. 

Shared Responsibility: Working Together to Promote Mental Health

Supported by the Ministry of Education Parents Reaching Out Grant

Shared Responsibility: Working Together to Promote Mental Health

Emily Carr Secondary School
4901 Rutherford Road, Woodbridge, ON L4H 3C2

PRESENTS

Expert Guest Speaker Series

With Michelle Cassidy
YRDSB Mental Health Lead

We all have mental health and strive to be mentally healthy. What we do to promote our own and our children’s mental health, and how we respond in times of stress is critically important. There is a lot we can do to impact positively on mental health. A collaborative approach is essential, and families and schools working together to support child and youth mental health is ideal. What does this look like? What steps can we take to promote mental health? Join us for this session to learn more.

 
Tuesday November 17th, 2015
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Reserve your spot online at http://emilycarr.ss.yrdsb.ca/