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Please read the attached letter to families about the possibility of service interruption for our students.  first-student-possible-service-interruption

November 2016

MIND, BODY, CONNECTION  for Women:  Join us in a multi-session group for women  who want to learn the practice of mindfulness and meditation in a safe and supportive group setting. Topics will include: stress and anxiety reduction, connecting with your mind and body, enhancing your self-worth and self-esteem, and learning about general relaxation and happiness.  Tuesday November 1/16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. OR Wednesday November 2/16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 4600 Bathurst St.- Lipa Green Centre for 6 sessions OR Wednesday November 2/16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 35 Madison Ave. for 7 sessions.

LIFE SKILLS FOR TODAY’S WOMAN– A six session wellness group for women wanting to discuss relevant issues and wanting to make a change in their lives. Topics include: Time and stress management; building self-esteem; becoming more assertive and improving communication skills. Monday November 7/16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 9600 Bathurst St.– Lebovic Community Campus.

ADULT CHILDREN LOSING A PARENT– A six session group for adult children who have recently lost a parent. Topics include: coping with grief, loss and legacy and resolving unfinished business. Tuesday November 8/16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.at 4600 Bathurst St.- Lipa Green Centre.

WIDOW/WIDOWERS under 65 BEREAVEMENT- A six session evening group for men and women under 65 years of age and who have recently lost a partner or spouse. Topics to be discussed may include: coping with grief, living with loneliness, changing relationships, and new beginnings. Tuesday November 8/16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.  at 4600 Bathurst St- Lipa Green Centre.

LOOKING AHEAD– A six session group for newly separated or divorced individuals who are dealing with the initial feelings of loss, anger, loneliness and wanting to let go of the past and move forward. Tuesday November 8/16 from 7 to 9 p.m.at 9600 Bathurst St.- Lebovic Community Campus.

WIDOW/WIDOWERS 65+ BEREAVEMENT- A six session daytime group for men and women over 65 years of age and who have recently lost a partner or spouse. Topics to be discussed may include: coping with grief, living with loneliness, changing relationships, and new beginnings. Wednesday November 9/16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 4600 Bathurst St- Lipa Green Centre.

THE CHALLENGE OF ANGER FOR WOMEN– A six session group for women who want to learn how to express their anger in an assertive, non- aggressive way. Topics include: understanding what triggers your anger; emotional and physical responses to anger and alternative techniques to express your anger. Wednesday November 9/16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 4600 Bathurst St- Lipa Green Centre.

LIVING WITH TEENS– Parenting your adolescent without losing your cool. A six session group for parents of teenagers. Topics include: setting appropriate limits; learning to let go; parent’s rights and responsibilities; keeping the lines of communication open; realistic expectations, and the pressures of drugs, alcohol, dating and sexuality. Wednesday November 9/16 at 9600 Bathurst St.- Lebovic Community Campus from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

ONE FAMILY, TWO HOMES-  A six session series for families experiencing separation and divorce. Children participate in separate age appropriate groups which will help them to: feel better, deal with some of the myths and know where to get support. Topics for parents include: tips for keeping the kids out of the conflict, trends in family law and the impact of separation and divorce on children. Thursday November 10/16 at 4600 Bathurst St- Lipa Green Centre  from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

EFFECTIVE PARENTING– A four session group to help parents learn what they can do to raise a happy, motivated and well behaved child. For parents of children ages 2 to 10 years. Topics include: how to nurture self-esteem; encourage problem solving; increase communication and set appropriate limits and discipline. Thursday November 10/16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 9600 Bathurst St.- Lebovic Community Campus.

BEYOND THE CHUPPAH, BECOMING A COUPLE– A five session Marriage Preparation group for engaged couples who are going to be married in the next year. Topics include: Changing roles and expectations; finances; conflict negotiation and resolution; effective communication and Jewish home and family life. This program is offered in partnership with the Rabbinical Assembly- Ontario Region. Tuesday November 15/16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Beth Tzedek Synagogue.

SEPARATION 101– Join us for a one session workshop being provided by Gelman and Associates for those who have questions about many of the common issues that arise when dealing with the prospect of divorce. Topics to be discussed include:  child custody, spousal support and division of property and assets. Wednesday November 16/16 at 4600 Bathurst St.- Lipa Green Centre from 7 to 9 p.m.

CHANGING YOUR ADHDitude: LIVING WITH ADULT ADHD– A 4 session group for ADULTS who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and want to learn the necessary skills and strategies to take charge and create positive change in their lives. Topics include: Defining and understanding your ADHD; reorganizing the disorganized mind; taking charge of your issues and learning to focus; and establishing realistic expectations of yourself and others. Thursday November 17/16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 35 Madison Ave.

NAVIGATING Social Media and Technology for Youth with Learning Disabilities- Join is for a one session workshop presented by Integra that will explore the ever changing world of social media and technology and discuss the potential risks in navigating the social environment for youth with LD’s and/or ADHD. Tuesday November 22/16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4600 Bathurst St. – Lipa Green Centre.

PARENTING THE CHILD/TEEN WITH ADHD-This is a four week group for parents of children/teens diagnosed with ADHD who are wanting to learn more about ADHD and develop strategies for assisting their children at home and at school.  Tuesday November 29/16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4600 Bathurst St. -Lipa Green Centre.

As with all of our programs, registration is required. Our groups and workshops are open to all members of the community regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background and we offer a sliding scale for those who require fee reductions. For more information or to register please call Shawna Sidney at 416-638-7800 Ext # 6215 or go to our website at www.jfandcs.com/groups

 

 

Shawna Sidney
Coordinator, Family Life Education

Jewish Family & Child
4600 Bathurst Street | Toronto, ON | M2R 3V3
w: 416-638-7800 X 6215 | f: 416-638-7943
ssidney@jfandcs.com
www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs

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School Fundraiser – Entertainment Books:

Entertainment Books (Toronto Edition) are now available on School Cash Online.  Each book is $35.  Grades 1-4 students received one sample book to take home and show to family and friends.  Grades 5-8 students received a flyer describing the entertainment books.  A sample book is on display in the office, if anyone would like to see it.

There will be prizes awarded based on the number of books sold per child.  Please see the detailed flyer that went home with your child this week. entertainment-books-2016

Music Program:

Recorders are now available on School Cash Online for grade 4 students. $8 each.  Coming soon, mouthpieces, swabs and method books with or without play along CD.

Entertainment Books and Music items are available on SCHOOL CASH ONLINE

Spirit Wear:

Don’t be disappointed.  Get your VPPS Spirit Wear which is great for spirit days. Orders are available only until Monday, October 24^th.  You can find long and short sleeve t-shirts as well as hoodies, and jogging pants.  CLICK HERE FOR THE ORDER FORM

 

Please take a look at the schedule below…A friendly reminder that the photographers use a green screen as a background.  Please DO NOT DRESS YOUR CHILD IN GREEN.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 20, 2016 SCHEDULE

TIME	TEACHER	CLASS
9:20	Kasmani	1C
9:30	Kesisyan	1D
9:40	Celli	1B
10:00	Bove Morgani	1A
10:10	Minchopoulos	1E
10:20	Mihai	2A
10:30	Cowan	2B
10:40	Sherman	2C
10:50	Cunning	2D
11:00	RECESS
11:30	Graham	2E
11:40	Moccia	3B
11:50	Melanson	3C
12:00	Aziza	3A
12:10	Rowlatt	2/3A
12:40	LUNCH
1:55	Rubinoff	2/3B
2:05	Walters	4A
2:15	Lofsky	4B
2:25	Gallicchio	7A
2:35
3:20

FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 2016 SCHEDULE

TIME	TEACHER	GRADE
9:20	Toth	4C
9:30	Arro	4D
9:40	Freedman	4E
10:00	Shifman	8A
10:10	Armstrong	8B
10:20
10:30
10:40	Ugarenko	7B
11:00	RECESS
11:20	Kwendo	5A
11:30	Phillips	5B
11:40	Dakran	5C
11:50	Feldman	5D
12:00	Babin	6B
12:10	Forde	6A
12:40	LUNCH
1:55	Hoo	7C
2:05	Hivert	6C
2:15
2:25
2:35
3:20

The Area Cross Country Meet was held on October 6, where VPPS sent more than 75 enthusiastic Grade 4 – 8 runners to Concord/Thornhill Regional Park.  As a result of our excellent showing at the Area Meet, 18 VPPS runners qualified for the Regional Cross Country Meet that will be held on October 19 at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville.

At the Area Meet, VPPS won 3 pennants!  These 3 teams and individual runners have qualified for the Regional Meet:

Grade 4 Girls – Camilla V.

Grade 4 Boys – First place overall team: Joseph L., Matto B., Zachary F., Jeremy N. and Tyler Z.

Grade 5 Boys – First place overall team: Matthew T., Kayden L., Koby P., Devin P. and Neel S.

Grade 6 Girls – First place overall team: Valentina F., Alissa G., Alina R., Arli M. and Maia K.

Grade 6 Boys – Nick T.

Grade 8 Boys – Justice S.

Some individual top finishes out of approximately 150 runners were:

Joseph L., 4th place; Matto B., 6th place; Matthew T., 1st place; Kayden L., 8th place; Valentina F., 2nd place; Alissa G., 4th place

We finished 3rd overall for the junior division!

Congratulations to all of our awesome VPPS runners. Thank you to our coaches Mme Shifman, Mme Forde, and M. Babin for leading our talented Viking runners! Mme Shifman and Mme Armstrong will lead our Regional Runners to Bruce’s Mill on October 19. Go Vikings Go!!!

 

IMPORTANT – New Safe Arrival System -when reporting your child’s absence it must be done before 9 a.m. on the day of the absence.

If you know that your child will be away either for a Religious Holiday or medical appointment you may enter it in advance of the day of the absence.

Please make sure you receive a confirmation that the absence has been entered and completed.

If you miss the 9 a.m. cut off on the day of the absence, than we cannot intercept the system, you will receive an automated call and at that time you can answer the prompts in regards to your child’s absence.

Prior to the new safe arrival system this year, parents were requested to complete a blue form indicating future absences.

Those absences now need to be entered via the new system by families.  Also, if you are experiencing issues when you log into the website,  yorkrdsb.schoolconnects.com , please call us to confirm your email address matches what the school has on the Student Information System (Trillium) which is connected to your child’s information.

Thank you for your continued support.

Just a note to all to let you know that most of our buses are delayed due to Dufferin Street having been reduced to 1 lane between the 407 and Centre Street.

Friday October 14 is our first major spirit day of the year!!!  Students, staff, and parents at VPPS are encouraged to wear their Toronto Blue Jays clothing (or blue and white clothing) to show support for the Toronto Blue Jays as they continue their playoff run.

Once again, Ethan, Madison, and Avery need your help to support those less fortunate. Please click the link for more information: milkbagsannouncement

On the Horizon at VPPS…

1. Monday October 10 – Thanksgiving Day – NO CLASSES TODAY
2. Monday October 17 –Workshops “My Life Online” for all Grade 4 – 8 students
3. Tuesday October 18 & Thursday October 20 – Bus evacuation training
4. Wednesday October 19 – Regional Cross Country Meet
5. Friday October 21 – Special Guest Performance for Grade 5 – 8 students
6. Thursday October 27 – Monthly Character Assembly
7. Friday October 28 – PA Day – NO CLASSES TODAY
8. Saturday October 29 – Diwali