Oscar Peterson Jazz Weekly Week of March 26, 2018 to March 30, 2018.

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1 C 5120 Perennial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5M 7T6 Telephone (905) Fax (905) Principal: Kerri Dunford Vice-Principal: Kimberly Daries Acting Vice Principal: Torrey Sleeman Office Manager: Allison Boodoosingh Office Assistant: Janice Hancock Leanna Duncan Mon. March 26 Day 3 Oscar Peterson Jazz Weekly Week of March 26, 2018 to March 30, Tues. March 27 Day 4 Grade 3 OFIP tutoring 3:30-4:30 Wed. March 28 Day 5 Thurs. March 29 Day 1 POPCORN SALES $2.00 Fri. March 30 Day 2 Good Friday Upcoming Dates: April 2 nd - Easter Monday April 10 th - Grade 4/5 Basketball Tournament April 11 th Day of Pink April 17 th - Grandparent s Tea Follow us on Twitter! Our OP twitter account name

2 Beginning next week, the Jazz will be coming home bi-weekly. - Please do not have your children arrive before 8:55, there is no supervision outside - Parents need to remember not to park at Erin Centre or walk across their field, please use the sidewalk It's time to register children born in 2014 for kindergarten We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2014, he or she can start kindergarten in September You can register your child at any time during regular school hours just visit the school he/she will be attending to register. What you will need to bring to registration Proof of child's age (one of the following) Canadian birth certificate Canadian passport citizenship card/certificate Permanent Resident Card confirmation of permanent residence work permit refugee permit Proof of address (one of the following) Ontario driver's license utility bill bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution) credit card statement federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents) purchase agreement Proof of custody children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement Proof of immunization proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated Parent resources help you support your child s learning At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each child. There is no doubt that families play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal. As our partner in education, we hope you'll stay connected to your child's learning throughout his or her entire school experience. Visit to explore all resources available to parents. There you will find easy-to-navigate buttons that connect families to tip sheets and web pages on a number of different topics, including math, homework, special education, EQAO and mental health.

3 Prevent the flu. It's in your hands. Hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Always wash your hands with soap and water when they are dirty. Clean your hands before: i. touching your eyes, nose or mouth ii. touching/preparing food or drinks iii. eating or drinking iv. caring for someone in your home who can easily get sick (baby, elderly or someone who has an unhealthy immune system) v. first aid Clean your hands after: i. touching pets or other animals ii. touching raw meat, particularly chicken iii. touching surfaces such as a railing or grocery cart iv. touching money v. touching objects sick people have touched vi. touching blood or body fluids such as urine, vomit or feces vii. contact with those who have a cold, the flu, diarrhea or virus of any kind viii. changing diapers ix. wiping your own or a child's nose x. sneezing or coughing xi. using a facial tissue xii. using the washroom xiii. removing gloves xiv. cleaning xv. gardening What to do when you cough or sneeze: i. cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve ii. put used tissues in the wastebasket iii. clean your hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer For more information call Peel Health at or visit

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6 Grade Three Makerspace -building famous landmarks using Lego Mme. Souaid's class in Music solving the mystery animal of the Cuckoo Bird from "The Carnival of the Animals". Finger Puppets Making owls

7 We are so proud of Pritika for representing Oscar Peterson at the regional French speech competition this Thursday, March 22 at the Peel Board Office. Way to go! The Big Gulp 3CM/3TN K 111

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