Event at Windfields Middle

Windfields Middle School Council presents a workshop with…

 Ron Lancaster

“Mathematical moments for parents and their children”

 

Viewing the world through a mathematical pair of glasses, enjoying puzzles & games, and novels & movies

 

Windfields Middle School │ 375 Banbury Rd

April 9^th, 2019 │ 7 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Register at www.eventbrite.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mathematical-moments-with-ron-lancaster-tickets-59238875070

Ron is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto where he teaches mathematics methods courses for future middle and high school teachers. He has over 20 years of experience teaching grades 7-12 mathematics. Ron’s professional activities include consultations and conference presentations in North America, Asia, England, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar and Africa. Ron is an author for the NCTM (The Mathematical Lens) and member of the Advisory Board for the Museum of Mathematics in New York City. He is the recipient of the 2015 Margaret Sinclair Memorial Award Recognizing Innovation and Excellence in Mathematics Education awarded by the Fields Institute.

Letter to Families – RE: April 4

Dear Families,

As you may have heard, some students in Ontario are planning a walkout for April 4, 2019. We have heard that this may occur at St. Andrew’s as well. Please click the link below for further details.

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St. Andrew’s Sizzle – March 29, 2019

A lot to Celebrate! What a great week it has been. We had students trying out for Track & Field events, students out at a Fluid Power Challenge, a Girls’ Hockey Event, Earth Hour, and an incredible Drama Showcase! Students are busy in so many ways at St. Andrew’s…It is really amazing to be a part of this incredible family of learners!

Twitter Make sure you are following us on twitter @standrewsms1 Students will be ‘owning’ our twitter account now, so the posts you will be seeing, with be the voices of our incredible students!

School Council Attached are the draft minutes from the March 1, 2019 St. Andrew’s Parent Council meeting.  There are two meetings left before the end of the school year: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 (6:30-8pm) Friday, May 31st (9-10:30 am) If you have been meaning to attend, please do so.  It would be nice to see you there. Thank you, Denise Vavaroutsos Chair SAMinutesMarch 1st 2019 draft

A Message from Trustee Chernos Lin Attached is a flyer for Trustee Chernos Lin’s upcoming Community Coffee Meeting this Monday, April 1st, 2019. This special evening coffee meeting will be taking place in the upstairs meeting room at the Leaside Longo’s (93 Laird Drive) between 7 and 9pm. 2019_04_01 R. Chernos Lin Community Coffee Meeting Flyer

Dates on the Horizon Talent Show – April 16th – 6pm Jazz Night – April 25th – 6:30pm Grade 8 Quebec Trip – April 30th – May 3rd MusicFest in Ottawa – May 13-May 15th EQAO – Grade 6 – please do not book any appointments or trips during these dates! – May 23-30 – Grade 8 Graduation – June 12, 2019

Scorpion Sizzle – March 22, 2019

Celebrating Science Four Grade 8 students from St.Andrew’s M.S. competed in the TDSB Technology Skills Competition.  They spent the day designing and building a model of a hydraulic device that could be used to clean plastic from our oceans. The team was awarded first place and will be moving on to compete in the Skills Ontario Competition on May 6.

Pizza Lunch We are looking for people to join a committee that would oversee our wonderful Pizza Lunch program, as our current committee of parents is graduating. Pizza Lunch has gone through a number of different refinements over the years, and we feel like we really have it down to a science now! Please see the attached message which details the committee roles and time commitments. Thank you for your continued support of this wonderful program that our students enjoy! Pizza Lunch Committee Details Current

Budget Online Survey The TDSB 2019-20 Budget Survey is available for TDSB staff, parents/caregivers, students and community members. We encourage you to complete the survey and share your views. Your feedback is valued and will help trustees develop this year’s Operating Budget in alignment with our Multi-Year Strategic Plan. The deadline is Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

Joint Ward Forum Finding the Balance Thursday March 28, 2019 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Cosburn Middle School, 520 Cosburn Ave How do messages about health impact your children and families? Join our panelists as they share their perspectives on navigating messaging about health, recognizing when eating and exercise behaviours may be harmful, and how to support young people who have a challenging relationships with food, exercise and body image. We will hear from parents, clinicians, and individuals with lived experience of an eating disorder. Come out to learn more about health, disordered eating and exercise, and how to navigate the difference. This panel is open to all family members who have an interest in learning more about food and weight preoccupation, disordered eating, and supporting healthy lifestyles within their families. Guest Speakers: A panel comprised of parents, doctors, therapists, and staff from the National Eating Disorder Information Centre With Chris Moise, Trustee Ward 10, University – Rosedale and Toronto Centre; Rachel Chernos Lin, Trustee Ward 11, Don Valley West; Jennifer Story, Trustee Ward 15, Toronto-Danforth; and Michelle Aarts, Trustee Ward 16, Beaches-East York Child care will be available. Please see the attached document.  Joint Ward 10, 11, 15, 16 Health Forum

Dates on the Horizon Talent Show – April 16th – 6pm Jazz Night – April 25th – 6:30pm Grade 8 Quebec Trip – April 30th – May 3rd MusicFest in Ottawa – May 13-May 15th EQAO – Grade 6 – please do not book any appointments or trips during these dates! – May 23-30 Grade 8 Graduation – June 12, 2019

Grad Photo Retakes

Grad photo retakes are tomorrow, Friday – March 22 after lunch. If you would like your child to have a retake, it is best if they are wearing a white collared shirt. See the smiles tomorrow!

Parents as Partners Conference 2019

Parents as Partners Conference 2019

The Parents as Partners Conference 2019 is on Saturday, March 30 and all parents are welcome!

This free conference – planned by parents, for parents – includes a variety of workshops and resources that will help any parent to support their child in their achievement and well-being at school and at home.

Transportation, food and interpreters are all provided, as well as free Day Camp for children ages 4-12 to support participants while attending the conference. Register now at www.parentsaspartners.ca

Click the link below for more information!

Parents as Partners

Scorpion Sizzle – March 8

We want to wish all of you a wonderful March Break! We look forward to seeing everyone on March 18th and hearing all the awesome adventures of the week!

We also would like to take a moment and wish Ms. Michkowski a wonderful new beginning as she graduates from St. Andrew’s Middle School and moves on to a new career path at a TDSB Secondary School. We cannot thank her enough for her thoughtfulness, care, knowledge and sense of humour. We wish you the best and look forward to hearing about your new chapter. Thank you for everything you have brought to St. Andrew’s MS.