ParentConnect is Coming to YOUR School This Fall! The Peel District School Board is excit- ed to announce that ParentCon- nect, our new parent portal, is launching this fall at your student’s school. ParentConnect is a safe and secure application that provides access to electron- ic services for your Peel student(s). From alerts to busing, absence reporting to earned credit his- tory, ParentConnect offers easy and convenient self-service access to important K-12 student information. Best of all, ParentConnect is mobile friendly so you have access when you’re on -the-go. Registration is easy. With the Student ID Number and a ParentConnect token passcode, you can access information about all of your children from one website, virtually any time! Watch for your unique ParentConnect token passcode via email, then go online and register. Want to learn more? Visit YouTube.com and search ‘Welcome to ParentConnect.’
The Peel B The Peel Board Recognizes oard Recognizes Crossing Gu Crossing Guar ard Apprecia d Appreciatio tion n Day on Jun Day on June 13 e 13 The Peel board will recognize the contribution of school crossing guards on Crossing Guard Appre- ciation Day, June 13. The board encourages students, parents and staff to take a mo- ment to thank the neighbourhood crossing guards who help to ensure a safe journey to and from school for thousands of students every day.
Religious Accommodation Available to All Faiths , Reflects Board Commitment to Inclusion All Ontario school boards are legally required to offer religious accommodation (as per the On- tario Human Rights Code) and have a religious accommodation procedure in place (as per the Ministry of Education’s 2009 Provincial Equity and Inclusive Education strategy). While the Peel District School Board has been providing religious accommodation to its students and staff for over 15 years, the board has revised its formal Religious Accommodation Operating Procedure , which has been in place since 2012. The Peel board recognizes and values the religious diversity within its community and is com- mitted to providing a safe, respectful and equitable environment for all, free from all forms of discriminatory or harassing behaviour, including those based on religion. Who can make a religious accommodation request? Parents of Peel students or staff of any faith background can make a religious accommodation request. How can a student or staff member make a religious accommodation request? Parents of Peel students or staff should contact their school principal or site supervisor in early September (or as early in the school year as possible) to submit a religious accommodation re- quest. What religious accommodation can be requested? For many students and staff in Peel schools, there are a number of areas where the practice of their religion that may result in a request for accommodation: observation of major holy days, ceremonies, commemorations, and celebrations school opening and closing exercises prayer and rituals dietary requirements fasting religious attire modesty requirements religious leave For more information on religious accommodation, visit our website at: www.peelschools.org/aboutus/equity.
Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily life? Through the Contjnuing & Adult Educatjon department, the Peel District School Board ofgers a wide variety of English language classes that help parents experi- ence success in Canadian English in both listening/speaking and reading/writjng. Courses are designed for a range of basic, intermediate and advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced learner needing to prepare for an IELTS exam. Classes are ongoing - Register anytjme. All learners that complete a session will earn a certjfjcate of learning from the Peel District School Board. Classes operate from six locatjons in Brampton and Mississauga with three spe- cially designed adult centres at: Bramalea - Adult Educatjon Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3 Brampton - Adult Educatjon Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street Mississauga - Adult Educatjon Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117 To learn more or to register, call 905 - 270 - 6000 Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducatjon or follow us on Twituer: @PDSBLearnESL
Three Steps to Quality Summer Child Care for Your Child If you have a school - age child, finding summer child care can be a real challenge. But you can follow these three simple steps to help you choose a program that’s best for your family. It will mean a summer full of fun and learning for your child— and peace of mind for you. Step 1 Call Child Care Info Peel 905 - 890 - 9432 or 1 - 888 - 836 - 5550 Child care experts provide specific information about summer camps and other child care providers in your neighbourhood. They can answer your questions and give you information to help you choose the program that’s right for your family. It’s a good idea to call the info line early to give yourself enough time to investi- gate potential programs and make your decision before the program fills up. Step 2 Schedule an appointment to meet with the program director or to speak over the phone, so that you can get more information about the program. If possible, visit the program or the facility in which it will be held. The more information you have, the better you will be able to decide if this program is a good "fit" for your child and your family. Step 3 When you are checking out summer programs, don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions—it’s the best way to make sure you have all the information you need. In general, you will want to ask questions about the program, staff, health and safety practices, food provided, and costs. For more information, call Child Care Info Peel or visit www.cdrcp.com/ccip.html.
THE SAFETY OF STUDENT IS OUR TOP PRIORITY Throughout the school year, incidents in our school communities happen. Our staff take precautions to emphasize street-proofing skills with your child. However, we feel that it is important that you take an opportunity to review safety procedures with your child. Peel Police have provided the following safety guidelines if your child encoun- ters a stranger: Tell your children to never go anywhere with a stranger, not to talk to strangers and never take anything from them. You also have to teach them what a "safe stranger" is in case they need help. A safe stranger includes a police officer, a cashier, a fire fighter, etc. Remind your child to never walk alone — always walk with a group. Develop a "what if" game for the kids to get them thinking of how they would respond if they felt threatened or afraid. Know who your children play with and where they go. This includes keeping a list of their friend's addresses and phone numbers. Remind your children not to take short cuts through parks, ravines, or other secluded areas. Your child's body is private. Tell your child that no one may touch the area their bathing suit covers. If some- one does or tries to touch them, they should advise you immediately. Teach your children to talk to you immediately when someone does anything that makes them feel strange or uncomfortable. Listen when your children are trying to tell you about something that bothers them and pro- vide them with support and understanding. Tips for riding the bus: Take a seat as quickly as possible, put belongings under the seat and stay seated. Never stick anything out of the window, including part of your body. Refrain from eating on the bus. If a choking incident occurs, the driver may not be able to help immediately. Wait until the school bus stops before standing up to exit the vehicle. Tips for exiting the bus: When getting off the bus, take two large steps away from bus. If you have to walk in front of the bus, do so at least three metres (10 giant steps) away from the bus. The driver must be able to see students exiting the bus and will give a signal when it is safe to cross. If more than one student is crossing in front of the bus at the same time, they should cross in single file. Children must never reach for something that is under the bus without the driver’s permission. Let the driver know that something is under the bus or wait until the bus moves out of the way. Tips for walking to school: Help your child establish a safe, direct route to school. Avoid po- tential safety hazards such as train tracks, busy intersections, and reinforce what safety precautions to follow. Stay on sidewalks whenever possible. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road and walk facing traffic. Cross streets at intersections and at crosswalks and learn to look to the left, the right, and the left again before proceeding. Wait until traffic comes to a stop before crossing. Make sure drivers see you before you cross. Don't assume the driver will stop for you.
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