May Newsletter 2024
Principal's Message
Hello Parents and Caregivers,
I am happy to have this opportunity to connect with you.
Spring is here and what a joy it has been. The playground has a whole new wonderful vibe. The play equipment is busy, students are skipping and the sandboxes are back to life.
Next week is Mental Health Week. Children’s mental health is so important thus we have some special events taking place
to celebrate this important week. It is vital to talk about mental health and to teach students strategies to support good mental health.
Next year, we will fully adopt a program called the Umbrella Project. During Mental Health Week we will give the students a little insight into this upcoming program. I want to give you a first opportunity to learn about it. Please click on this link to learn more: The Umbrella Project. You will learn a lot more about it as the 2024-2025 school year unfolds. I hope our curiosity is piqued.
For this month we are going to centre on the Umbrella Project skill of KINDNESS. This fits so well with the focus of Mental Health Week – A Call to Be Kind - Because Compassion Connects Us All. Please visit this link too: Mental Health Week
I continue to be grateful for the opportunity to lead the learning at Brookside Public School. I am positioned to do this well because of the wonderful students, the caring staff, and because of you too, the parents and caregivers who do the right thing.
As always please call the school or email me at: [email protected] if you have any concerns, questions, or ideas. Communication is key.
Respectfully,
Angela Cowley
Principal
Brookside Public School
Education Week & Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
As May approaches, Brookside School gears up to observe Mental Health Week from May 6 to 12. This year's theme, "A Call to be Kind," underscores the profound impact of compassion on mental well-being. Through simple acts of kindness, we can foster resilience and promote mental wellness within our school community. Stay tuned for family activity suggestions throughout the week, aimed at fostering connections and promoting well-being. On Wednesday, May 8,2024 staff and students are encouraged to wear Green.
Hannah DeBruyn
Brookside School Council
Mental Health Caregiver Liaison
May Lunch and Learn
May Caregiver Lunch & Learn Avon Maitland District School Board and HuronPerth Catholic District School Board, in partnership with local community agencies, are pleased to facilitate conversations about mental health and well-being among caregivers and their children. This monthly caregiver lunch & learn series introduces common mental health challenges that children and youth are facing as well as strategies that can be implemented by caregivers at home or in the community to support their children. This month, Holly Kaupa from CMHA Huron Perth will be presenting, “Addiction & Mental Health 101.
Food Orders
Milk and Pizza orders for June must be placed by May 17, 2023. There will be no late orders accepted. Please be mindful of your child(ren)'s year end field trips in June to avoid ordering on those dates. School Cash Online
School Council
Please join us for our next School Council meeting on Wednesday May 8 at 6:30pm .
Family Game Night A Success
Brookside School lit up last Thursday during its highly anticipated Family Game Night. Parents, students, and staff came together for an evening filled with board games and laughter. Brookside School Council would like to thank everyone for attending the evening and to the students and parents that volunteered during set up and take down.
Save the date for the Spring Carnival at Brookside Public School on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 10am - 2pm.
Join us at Brookside's Spring Carnival and enjoy a day of family fun! Admission is based on donations, and there will be snacks and refreshments for purchase. The event will feature games, a bake sale, a pie auction, Touch the Truck, a photo booth, and much more. All proceeds from the carnival will be used to enhance the playground for everyone to enjoy. If you are interested in volunteering for that day please contact Vicky Black at 519-357–8530 or email [email protected].
Sports and Intramurals
Mr. Beddow and Mrs. McDonald accompanied our senior girls and boys basketball teams to CHSS, while Mrs. Bross and Mrs. Elston traveled with our junior girls and boys basketball teams to GDCI. The teams displayed excellent sportsmanship and represented Brookside School with pride.
EQAO
Each year all students in grades 3 and all students in grade 6, across Ontario, participate in the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessment. If you would like to learn more visit: EQAO.
EQAO Dates for Grade 6 Students:
May 27, May 28, May 29, May 30, May 31
EQAO Dates for Grade 3 Students
June 3, June 4, June 5, June 10, June 11
Wishbone Day
Monday May 6th- Wear Yellow- Every year on 6th of May, people come together and celebrate Wishbone Day – an international awareness-raising day for Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Jump Rope For Heart
Brookside Public School is thrilled to join the "Jump Rope for Heart" initiative this year! Students will explore enjoyable methods to engage in physical activity, adopt healthy habits, and gain knowledge about supporting others, all while raising funds to combat heart disease and stroke. The event will take place on Friday, May 10,2024, where students will partake in various skipping activities and have the opportunity to contribute $2 on the day of the event.
Website: BPS Jump Rope 2024
Kick off Video You tube link: Kick off Video
May Calendar of Events
May 1- Classroom School Photos with Edge
May 3- Spirit Day-Wear your Brookside Bulldog Gear
May 6- Spirit Day - Wear yellow to support awareness for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
May 8- Spirit Day - Wear green in support of Mental Health Week
May 10- Jump Rope for Heart
May 12- Parent,Guardian & Caregivers Day
May 17- Spirit Day-Country & Western/Camo Day
May 15- SK Vision Screening
May 20- Victoria Day- No School
May 21- Track and Field at Rain Date May 22
May 28- HPPH Immunizations for Gr 7 Students
Save the Dates:
Tuesday June 4,2024- First Ride for all new to Kindergarten students for the fall will be held at 9:30am in the Brookside Gym
Friday June 7, 2024- PA DAY
Friday June 21,2024- Grade 8 Graduation starting at 7:30pm in the Brookside Gym.
Thursday June 27, 2024- Last Day Of School