2016 Teach Nutrition Innovation Award Winner

Congratulations to the students in Mr. Durgana’s Grade 4 homeroom for capturing the 2016 Nutrition Innovation Award. This year students produced a bilingual public Service Announcement promoting healthy eating. In addition to their captivating television advertisement, students used the basic principles of JavaScript to design an innovative Minecraft-themed video game that takes players on a healthy adventure! 

The, “Teach Nutrition Awards” contest recognizes health initiatives set forth by schools province wide. This year judges on the panel voted Trillium Woods Public School as one of the most creative school in Ontario for their brilliant health initiative. Congratulations Tornadoes on your prestigious achievement!

For more information please visit http://ontario.teachnutrition.ca/ 

UPower Student and Parent Presentation

On Monday, we had the pleasure of hosting Sara Westbrook at Trillium Woods. Sara is a motivational speaker specializing in resilience and respect. Her message to parents and students included a decision making formula where students learn to base quality character choices on a desired end result, despite any circumstances that might get in the way.

In the evening, families learned about how their participation in activities with their children helps kids feel confident and supported, allowing them to bounce back from life's challenges and to better handle stress. Sara talked about how learning these skills is an ongoing process for children and adults that takes time to build habits of positive decision making and maintaining focus on a goal.

We were pleased to see almost 100 families from Trillium Woods, Beynon Fields P.S., and Silver Pines P.S. come together to hear Sara's Presentation. Thanks to Ms. Moses, Ms. Chilvers, Mrs. Clubine, Mrs. Campbell, and Mr. Seto for giving up their time to support the evening. A huge special thank you to Ms. Moses for her efforts in organizing this fantastic event for our school. Click here for parent resources from Sara.

Bus Cancellation Procedure

This is a reminder for all parents that in the event that buses are cancelled:

If buses are cancelled in the morning, they are also cancelled for the afternoon.

For safety reasons, you may choose whether or not to send your child to school; however, if you keep him/her home and your child is NOT bused, you MUST call the school and report the absence. Our Safe Arrival Program dictates that we know the whereabouts of all absent students.

There may be a modified program in your child’s class due to numbers of students attending and absences of some teachers. If your child does not attend school on a day that buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, your child will not face attendance related repercussions.

Once students arrive, they are expected to stay. You can, however, make arrangements ahead of time to pick up your child at lunch.

When buses are cancelled – there are:

·         NO Lunch Service Arrangements or Special Lunches.

·         NO Special Events days or field trips. 

·         Please send a lunch with your child.

Please note:

Dress for the weather – bus cancellation does not mean automatic indoor recesses.

Information regarding bus cancellations is posted at www.schoolbuscity.com, conveyed to GTA radio/television stations, and available on the Board’s Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/#!/YRDSB.

Trillium Woods Choir Rocks the Air Canada Centre!

Congratulations to the TWPS choir for their outstanding performance at yesterday's Toronto Marlies game. The choir entertained a sold out crowd of more than 8000 fans during both intermissions on Saturday. Our choir is comprised of dedicated students from grades 1-8 who meet weekly under the leadership of Mrs. Greenspoon and Mrs. Gipp. 

This event could not have been made possible without the team of amazing parent and teacher volunteers. Thank you to all who came out to support our school. A huge and special thank you goes out to Mrs. Greenspoon and Mrs. Gipp for their hard work and efforts leading this outstanding group and organizing this once-in-a-lifetime experience for our students.

Go Tornadoes! Way to Catch the Storm!

Marlies Tickets Are Here!

The big day is only a week away! The TWPS choir will be performing at the Air Canada Centre next Saturday. 

Choir member families attending the Marlies game at the ACC on February 20 may pick up their tickets in the main office on Tuesday or Wednesday. Any tickets not picked up by Thursday morning will be sent home in the report card envelope with attending choir members. 

We look forward to this exciting event at Trillium Woods! 

Go Tornadoes! Catch the Storm!

Winter Play Day-Thursday, February 25.

On Thursday, February 25, students in Kindergarten-Grade 3, will be participating in the Trillium Woods P.S. Winter Play Day. 

Students in Grades 1-3 will be participating after recess, until lunch time, and Kindergarten students will take part in the activities after lunch, until the end of the day. There will be a combination of both indoor and outdoor activities. Students will be placed on teams for the event, with the goal being to have fun in a non-competitive, team-building environment, focusing on fostering our school’s character traits that we strive to promote every day!

Please ensure your child is wearing appropriate winter outerwear - winter hat, mittens, scarf, snow pants, winter coat and winter boots, and comfortable clothing underneath, for active indoor activities. 

We are looking forward to a great day for the students and staff!

Message from our Trustee

Although winter still feels far from over some days, we are now halfway through the school year.  With report cards coming home, this is a good time to review progress and celebrate what your children have learned both inside and outside of the classroom. This is also a good time to set goals for the months ahead.

One of our goals set out in the Board of Trustees’ Multi-Year Plan is to “continuously increase student achievement and well-being through a culture of caring and learning.” Developing this supportive culture includes engaging parents/guardians and other members of the school community in public education and working together to create safe and supportive school environments that enable students to thrive.

As parents/guardians, there are many ways you can get engaged in your child’s education and support their learning, including talking with them about school, communicating with teachers, attending school events or school council meetings, and volunteering in the school. However you get involved, know that you are making a difference.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I wish you all the best an enjoyable and successful second term.

Corrie McBain