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It’s hard to believe that February has already almost passed. 100s day has come and gone which puts us over the half way mark for the school year. 100s day was cause for much celebration by our primary division who participated in a variety of activities revolving around the number 100.
The groundhogs are calling for an early spring although looking out the window you would never guess. Students have received their report cards and are busy setting goals and assessing their own progress as we head into second term. Please take time to carefully review your child’s report card with them. Discuss their strengths, and areas for improvement and help them set goals and plan for the remainder of the year. We know that when parents are engaged in the learning process student achievement improves.
The Grade 8s have selected courses for next year and the intermediate division is pumped up for Rivalry Week. Grade 3 and 6 classes are actively prepping for EQAO with weekly focus groups.
We wish you all a safe and restful March Break starting on March 8th. Classes will resume on March 18th.
Karen McCready Principal Paul Khajuria Vice Principal
Do you have a child that was born in 2015? If so then it is time to register for Kindergarten. Visit DDSB.ca to start the process.
Do you have a child that was born in 2015? If so then it is time to register for Kindergarten. Visit DDSB.ca to start the process.
This observance was first launched in 1926 in the United States by Carter G. Woodson during the second week in February as Negro History Week. It evolved over time and became Black History Month in 1976. In December of 1995, the Parliament of Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada. During February, the significant achievements and contributions in the areas of medicine, human rights, art, culture, politics, and public service made by people of African and Caribbean descent throughout history, as well as their struggles to overcome colonialism and racism, are officially recognized and celebrated.
This observance was first launched in 1926 in the United States by Carter G. Woodson during the second week in February as Negro History Week. It evolved over time and became Black History Month in 1976. In December of 1995, the Parliament of Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada. During February, the significant achievements and contributions in the areas of medicine, human rights, art, culture, politics, and public service made by people of African and Caribbean descent throughout history, as well as their struggles to overcome colonialism and racism, are officially recognized and celebrated.
The Lunar New Year begins between the 21st of January and 21st of February. The beginning of the new year is calculated based on the new moon located nearest the start of spring in the northern hemisphere. Most of the time, the new year begins 11 days before the date on which the previous year began. If this does not fall between January 21 and February 21, a leap month is added and the Lunar New year occurs 18 or 19 days later.
Each year of the Chinese lunar calendar is associated with one of the twelve animals of the Chines zodiac, all of which have different characteristics. The New Year says farewell to one animal and welcomes the next.
February 5th, Lunar New Year
February 5th, Lunar New Year
February 14th –Saint Valentine’s Day
February 14th –Saint Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day honours two different saints named Valentine. However, customs for the holiday have nothing to do with the lives of these saints. The customs come from the ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia, which took place on February 15. The festival honored Pan, the Roman god of nature, and Juno, the goddess of women and marriage. During this festival young people drew names from a box and exchanged gifts. Gradually the custom of giving gifts was replaced by sending cards. Today Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, is a time to display love and affection. People send cards, candy, or flowers as valentines to their sweethearts, friends, and family.
February 20 – Family Day
February 20 – Family Day
Family Day is a statutory holiday that is observed in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan on the third Monday of February. This holiday celebrates the importance of families and family life to people and their communities. It was established on October 11, 2007 following the 2007 fall Ontario election campaign when Premier Dalton McGuinty was re-elected. The first Family Day in Ontario took place on February 18, 2008.
Family Day is a statutory holiday that is observed in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan on the third Monday of February. This holiday celebrates the importance of families and family life to people and their communities. It was established on October 11, 2007 following the 2007 fall Ontario election campaign when Premier Dalton McGuinty was re-elected. The first Family Day in Ontario took place on February 18, 2008.
February 20th - World Day of Social Justice
February 20th - World Day of Social Justice
At its sixty-second session, in November 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed February 20 as World Day of Social Justice. The day was observed for the first time in 2009. The observance of the day should contribute to greater awareness and action for social change regarding social justice issues associated with the dimensions of diversity – including, but not limited to; ability (physical and intellectual), age, culture, gender, gender identity, heritage, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status. World Day of Social Justice also recognizes the further consolidation of the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all.
PINK SHIRT DAY
PINK SHIRT DAY
On February 27, students and staff are encouraged to wear a pink article of clothing to send the powerful message that discrimination related to homophobia, transphobia, and sexism will be challenged. This Anti-Bullying Day grew from a student protest against an incident of homophobic, sexist bullying in a Nova Scotia high school. This positive social action was initiated by David Shepherd and Travis Price, who bought and distributed over 50 pink shirts to raise awareness in response to the incident, where a male student was called a homosexual for wearing a pink shirt on the first day of school.
Please keep the above EQAO assessment dates in mind when planning trips and booking appointments. Absences should be avoided during these dates.
Please keep the above EQAO assessment dates in mind when planning trips and booking appointments. Absences should be avoided during these dates.
It’s Hearing and Vision Screening time!!!
It’s Hearing and Vision Screening time!!!
School Screening Association will be visiting our school this year on Friday, March 1st to conduct their clinic.
Your child’s hearing and Vision should be screened every year
- Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear problems and one of the best ways to prevent hearing loss is early detection of middle ear function issues.
- Two ways to have your child’s hearing tested:
- You can talk to your child’s doctor and ask for a referral to a Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist (Otolaryngologist) – this service is covered by OHIP.
- You can make an appointment with an Audiologist – referral by your family physician is not required. However, if the Audiologist is not in a hospital clinic, the visit may not be covered by OHIP and a fee upwards of $50 maybe charged.
- Your child’s hearing is not being monitored unless they are being seen by an Audiologist or and E.N.T.
- Free vision screening is included wit the Hearing Clinic. Eye examinations are covered by OHIP.
A fee of $15.00 is collected to help offset the cost of bringing this clinic to our school.
A permission form was sent home with your child approximately 2 weeks before the clinic date. Please fill out the form, include $15.00 fee and return to the school prior to the clinic date.
Good Grades start with Good Hearing and Vision
Thank You Sport Chek Ajax
Thank You Sport Chek Ajax
Bellwood Intermediate students would like to send out a huge thank you to SPORT CHEK in Ajax for kindly sharpening all of our skates prior to the skating trip. Your generosity ensured that everyone was able to participate and have a good time.
Bellwood Intermediate students would like to send out a huge thank you to SPORT CHEK in Ajax for kindly sharpening all of our skates prior to the skating trip. Your generosity ensured that everyone was able to participate and have a good time.
Grade 3s Visit Animal Rescue
Grade 3s Visit Animal Rescue
My favourite animals at Soper Creek Animal Rescue was the red fox and the ground hog. The red fox was one of my favourites because it was furry and we learned that red foxes are not just red they can be brown or black. My second favourite is a ground hog because it was very cool. I never touched a ground hog . It was so soft . I forgot to mention my third favourite was the porcupine. We learned that if you pet it toward its head you can get some needles in your hand but if you pet it downward by the tail you will not get hurt by the needles. This is what I learned from Soper Creek.
My favourite animals at Soper Creek Animal Rescue was the red fox and the ground hog. The red fox was one of my favourites because it was furry and we learned that red foxes are not just red they can be brown or black. My second favourite is a ground hog because it was very cool. I never touched a ground hog . It was so soft . I forgot to mention my third favourite was the porcupine. We learned that if you pet it toward its head you can get some needles in your hand but if you pet it downward by the tail you will not get hurt by the needles. This is what I learned from Soper Creek.
By: Khadijia
By: Khadijia
Bellwood's Eco Team, comprising of students in Grades 5-6, have been busy these past months on several eco-initiatives. They would like to welcome all families in our community to participate in the following actions to help keep our world green:
- Reduce garbage and food packaging by sending lunches and snack foods in re-usable and washable containers.
- Remind your children to bring all food leftovers home for proper composting.
- Provide re-usable water bottles for your children to re-fill at our water station, to help reduce the number of plastic water bottles in the world which are polluting our oceans.
- Bring in your old HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES for recycling and keep them out of landfills. Students can drop them off in the office in the battery collection box.
- Bring in plastic labelled MILK BAGS to be donated and made into sleeping mats for people in need.
- Bring in your old pens, markers, and mechanical pencils for our Operation EcoPen recycling program.
Thank you for helping us to do our part in helping the environment and teaching our students the importance of taking care of our Earth.
Go Green! Go Bellwood!
Intermediate Girls Basketball
Intermediate Girls Basketball
Some say basketball is an easy sport, but if it were, everyone would be playing it. Michael Jordan once said, “Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players court play with one heartbeat”. After weeks and weeks of strenuous practice and preparation, an all-star season for the Intermediate Girls Basketball came to an end, shortly after their area playdowns at Whitby Shores PS. The team was selected in early January, and consisted of 10 players. Practices were held every Tuesday and Thursday morning. They played outstandingly- Shooting with great accuracy, executing stunning plays, and dribbling with prominence.
A great thank-you to Mr. Marshall for coaching the 2019 intermediate girls basketball team..
Alya J. R.
Intermediate Boys Basketball
Intermediate Boys Basketball
The intermediate boys basketball season, consisting of 11 ambitious boys, has recently come to an end. The coaches, Mrs. Calder and Mrs. Rose took time out of their lunches and routines after school, in order to prepare the boys for each of their games and tournaments. They also played a major role in training the team to compete with outstanding teamwork and
great determination. They played one tournament, Petty John, and were successful in winning all five games for their division. Following the tournament, the team represented Bellwood proudly in the Area Playdowns where they played three hard-fought games as a closing to their season. Unfortunately, they were defeated, yet continued to demonstrate great sportsmanship, and should be proud of their performance this season.
-Zaryab T. & Isha C.
Dates of Significance
Dates of Significance
Feb. 27th Pink Shirt Day
Feb. 27th Pink Shirt Day
Feb. 27th Rivalry Week Game (intermediates)
Feb. 27th Rivalry Week Game (intermediates)
Feb. 28th Character Assebly
Feb. 28th Character Assebly
March 1st School vision/hearing screening
March 1st School vision/hearing screening
March 4th SCC Meeting All are welcome
March 4th SCC Meeting All are welcome
March 5th Taste of Tech Part 2 -At Anderson
March 5th Taste of Tech Part 2 -At Anderson
March 8-17th March Break
March 8-17th March Break
March 18th School Resumes
March 18th School Resumes
March 27th Backwards Day
March 27th Backwards Day
March 27, 28th Kindness Dog visiting Gr. 1, 2
March 27, 28th Kindness Dog visiting Gr. 1, 2
March 29th Character Recognition Assembly
March 29th Character Recognition Assembly
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