News from Blue Willow PS

A message from Spirit Committee...

The final week of 2018 is almost here! To celebrate, the Spirit Committee has planned a fun week! 

Monday December 17, 2018:  Wear Red, Green and White 

Tuesday December 18, 2018: Ugly Sweater Day 

Wednesday December 19, 2018: Crazy Sock Day

Thursday December 20, 2018: Dress Your Best  

Friday December 21, 2018: Pajama Day

Show your spirit, Blue Willow!

Hot Lunch Food Order

Just a friendly reminder for families to please go to SchoolCashOnline by Wednesday, December 19 to place a hot lunch food order.  The first hot lunch will be served on Monday, January 7, 2019.

Season's Greetings

On behalf of everyone here at Blue Willow PS, we would like to wish the Blue Willow community a safe, enjoyable winter holiday and all the best for New Year.  We look forward to seeing you on January 7, 2019.  

School Council Meeting

Just sending a friendly reminder that the next date and time for School Council Meeting is Monday, October 29, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.  Please consider joining us at this meeting to learn about how parents can become involved in activities which support their child's school.   

Important News from Blue Willow PS

A Message from Lunch Lady

It is that time of year again!  One day we are still in shorts and thinking winter will never come, and then all of a sudden it’s here!

IF THE BUSES ARE CANCELLED ON A LUNCH LADY SERVICE DAY – THERE IS NO LUNCH LADY DELIVERY!  

You will need to pack a lunch from home for your child.

All Lunch Orders will be CANCELLED and credited to your Lunch Lady Account. 


Eco News!
Blue Willow PS has taken a pledge to bring Litterless and Healthy lunches to school every day!  We are taking on this challenge to help the environment by limiting the amount of garbage ending up in our landfills.  Also sending nutritious snacks and lunches help our students stay healthy and strong.

Photo Retake Day
The school photographer will be here at Blue Willow PS on the morning of Wednesday, October 24, 2018 for photo retakes.  

PA Day
Just a friendly reminder that Monday, October 22, 2018 is a PA Day.  There is no school on that day.  

School Council Newsletter

2018-19 School Council

Andre Tsopelas - Co-chair 

Anita Verma  - Co-chair 

Maggie Prataviera - Secretary

Josephine Petix -  Treasurer & Co-Chair Hot Lunch Subcommittee 

Linda Ek - Co- Chair Hot Lunch Subcommitte  

Hardip Sangha -  Community Outreach Subcommittee 

     Additional Voting Members - Jema Delacruz Cuaresma, Kulvinder   

     Gill, Kiran Nagra 

A Message from the Chair to All of the Blue Willow Families

                                                          Welcome back to our school!

We invite you all to attend our council meetings and upcoming community events.We encourage your participation and we value your feedback and input.

Come say Hello. All School Council members will be wearing name tags on Curriculum Night.

Mark Your Calendars

New members are always Welcome!

Upcoming Council Meetings:

October 29, 2018

December 3, 2018

February 4, 2019

May 6, 2019

Time: 6.30 pm Place:  School Library

Hot Lunch Corner

Fall Semester Hot Lunch Offerings:

Monday - Lunch Lady 

Tuesday - Pizza 

Wednesday - Subs

Thursday - Lasagna or Pasta 

Friday - Chicken Fingers or Rice Balls

IB Information Night for Grade 8 Parents

Photo Day at Blue Willow PS

Exciting News to Share!

Curriculum Night - September 27

Curriculum Night for Blue Willow PS has been scheduled for September 27. Similar to last year's format, we will have the community engagement portion from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.. The local fire truck, ice cream truck, and some food trucks will be there. Families are invited to attend this portion of the night. The in-school portion of Curriculum Night will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., with two 20-minute sessions and a 10-minute travel break between the sessions. We look forward to seeing you at this event!

Terry Fox Run - September 28

Our school will be holding the annual Terry Fox Run on September 28 in the afternoon.  The school's Terry Fox committee has been busily working on event details to ensure a positive experience for everyone.  Students are asked to dress appropriately for the weather and event.  We are amazed by the efforts made on the part of students and families thus far as we try to reach our goal of $1,500 in donations.  Way to go Blue Willow!    

Eco News!

This year, Eco Club will be making Milk Bag Mats! We plan to make a few and donate them to someone in need this winter. You can help by sending clean milk bags with your child to school. We will be collecting them until December 3rd, as we will need a large number of bags. You may send them along with your child or drop them off in the "Got Milk Bags?" bin outside main office.  

This is a great initiative towards being global citizens and making our world greener by reusing plastic bags instead of letting them sit in landfills.

Let’s work together to take care of our world!

Blue Willow’s Eco Club

Curriculum Night - Thursday, September 27, 2018

The school will be holding Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 27.  This special event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..  Food trucks will be onsite starting at 5:30 p.m.. and offering items such as french fries, pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, and ice cream!  A fire truck will also be there!  We ask families and students to join us inside the school from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. to learn about classroom instructional programs and initiatives designed to support student well-being and achievement.  We hope to see you there!

A Message from YRDSB Director and Chair

WELCOME BACK BLUE WILLOW PS!

On behalf of the entire team at Blue Willow P.S., we would like to extend a warm welcome to our new and returning students.  We look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growing.  

Teachers have been in the school throughout August to prepare their classrooms for the school start and they all look fantastic.  The caretaking team has been working hard all summer to ensure that everything is just right for the first day of school.  A huge thank you is also extended to our office staff for all their efforts with registering new students, creating class lists, answering phone calls, and completing many general tasks to make the start of the school year a positive one.

We would like to take this time to welcome our newest school members.

FDK Teacher - Ms. Bruk

FDK DECE - Ms. Ramsarran

Grade 2 Teacher - Ms. Gehlaut

Grade 4/5 Teacher - Ms. Correia

Grade 7 Teacher - Ms. Cutter

French Teacher - Ms. Bajwa

French Teacher - Ms. Armstrong

Prep Teacher - Ms. Nardi

Prep Teacher - Ms. Hallick

Vice Principal - Mr. Tran

Safe Arrival

Student safety is a priority at Blue Willow PS.  One way of ensuring student safety is the Safe Arrival Program.  This program is in place at all YRDSB schools.  Parents/guardians are partners of this program, and as such, we ask that they contact the school at 905-851-0043 whenever their child(ren) will be absent, late, or dismissed early due to an appointment.  In the event the school is unable to verify a child’s absence, the school will contact York Regional Police for assistance.  This procedure follows YRDSB policy. 

Book of Forms

A book of important forms has been sent home with your child.  We ask that families review and sign the forms, and return them to their child’s teacher by Friday, September 14, 2018.  Thank you!

Blue Willow PS School Council

  

The Council is a non-competitive, friendly forum for the discussion

of school related issues and activities.

It is a good opportunity to provide your input and to make new 

parent and school connections.

Parents who are not voting members of council are always 

welcome to attend and contribute.

Council Sub-Committees:

Community Engagement

Fundraising

Hot Lunch

Special Events

Nomination Form is included in the Book of Forms that recently went home.

First Council Meeting: September 17, 2018

Time/Place: 6:30 pm School Library

LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR AGENDA FOR NEXT YEAR!!!!!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER FOR NEXT YEAR!!!

ORDER YOUR AGENDA NOW!!!

Dear Parents/Guardians of our current Year 1(SK) to Grade 7 Students,

Pre-order your Student Agendas for the 2018-2019 School Year on www.schoolcashonline.com.
The agendas are offered at a cost-recovery amount of only $4 until this Friday, June 22, 2018.  

Once schoolcashonline closes, a limited amount of agendas will be available for purchase on a
first-come-first-serve basis.

Students will receive their pre-ordered agendas during the first week of school in September, 2018.

Please contact the office with any questions at

(905) 851-0043.

Thank you!

AGENDAS OFFERED FOR A LIMITED TIME

ORDER YOUR AGENDA NOW!!!

Dear Parents/Guardians of our current Year 1(SK) to Grade 7 Students,

Pre-order your Student Agendas for the 2018-2019 School Year on www.schoolcashonline.com.
The agendas are offered at a cost-recovery amount of only $4 until this Friday, June 22, 2018.  

Once schoolcashonline closes, a limited amount of agendas will be available for purchase on a
first-come-first-serve basis.

Students will receive their pre-ordered agendas during the first week of school in September, 2018.

Please contact the office with any questions at

(905) 851-0043.

Thank you!

SUMMER FUN at VAUGHAN PUBLIC LIBRARIES

EARLY DISMISSAL ON JUNE 28, 2018

RE: EARLY DISMISSAL ON JUNE 28, 2018

All schools in the York Region District School Board are committed to improving student achievement and well-being.  On Thursday, June 28, 2018, an early release day will take place to allow elementary teachers and support staff to take part in meetings during the afternoon of that day.  These meetings will allow for school staff to engage in culminating activities regarding the review and revision of the School’s Improvement Plan as well as year-end and transition activities that support student success. 

As has been our practice in the past, students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 28, 2018 only.  Students will be dismissed early that day at 11:25 a.m.  Arrangements will be made to ensure that students who are normally bused to and from school will receive transportation at this time.  Parents/guardians whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate arrangements to address this change in schedule.

Did someone say BBQ?

A Message from our SCHOOL COUNCIL

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A message from fellow parents of Blue Willow School Council:

Please help make our Teacher and Staff Appreciation Lunch a success. 

We are organizing a special lunch to honour the teachers and staff of our wonderful school. It is our way of saying “Thank you” for all that they do for our students and our school. 

You are invited to contribute one of your delicious home-made specialties or store-bought favourites to show appreciation to our wonderful teachers and staff at Blue Willow. Everyone who contributes a dish is welcome to stay and enjoy the pot-luck lunch and mingle. 

Date: June 22, 2018

Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm

Please send an email to blue.willow.ps@sc.yrdsb.ca to let us know what you will be sharing and if you have any questions.  Your generosity and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated! 

Also, if you are able to attend, please join us for this year’s final School Council Meeting on Monday, May 28 @ 6:30 pm at Blue Willow Public School. 

Thank you,

Blue Willow School Council

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SUPPORT

Instructions to Register your child online for Jump Rope for Heart:

1)    CLICK this link for the Blue Willow PS 

Homepage:http://support.heartandstroke.ca/site/TR/Jump2018/JUMP2018?team_id=43278&pg=team&fr_id=5473

2)    Above school progress CLICK the button “Join School”

3)    Select “Student Fundraiser” and continue to create LOGIN(when login is created you will use the username and password to go on student’s fundraising page)