2022 - 2023
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Website: http://www.centralpark.ps.yrdsb.ca
Twitter: @CPPSMarkham
School Map
Hot Lunches Are Back!
Central Park
School Council
Hybrid School Council Meeting:
Monday, January 16, 2023 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register your attendance here.
YORK REGION SCREENING TOOL
Parents/Guardians of Elementary students are required to complete on-line self-assessment COVID-19 School and Child-Care Screening Tool (please click on Check for Symptoms Daily) on a daily basis, prior to your child entering the school.
Visual Aid for COVID Symptoms and Guidelines
School Year Calendar
All-Elem-Reg-SS-Calendar.pdf
The York Region District School Board has now released its Guide to the School Year 2022-23. This detailed guide provides important information about the York Region District School Board and its schools. It includes information about who to contact if you have a question or concern, and covers a range of information such as busing, homework and parental engagement, items dealing with health and safety, as well as many board policies and procedures.
If this is an emergency, please contact 911. Any criminal activities may be reported to Crime Stoppers.
If a student needs immediate counselling, you can contact Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) or 1-855-310-COPE at any time.
GSuites (Google) - Edsby - Online Payments - IT Support for Families - Translation Tools - Privacy Considerations - Attendance - Pathway Planner - ect...
YMCA
Childcare Services at Central Park P.S.
Please contact Central Park's YMCA for updated information.
Childcare Services at Central Park P.S.
Please contact Central Park's YMCA for updated information.
Before and After Program Information.pdf
December 20, 2022
Grade 1 French Immersion Information Session
Dear Senior Kindergarten Families,
A face-to-face information session will be held on Thursday, January 19th from 6:30 p.m. until 7:15 PM at Reesor Park P.S.
December 4, 2022
Grade 1 French Immersion Information Sessions and Registration
The following information is regarding French Immersion registration for Senior Kindergarten families.
What is French Immersion?
In French Immersion, students receive instruction in French in a variety of subjects from a teacher who speaks French fluently.
The French Immersion program begins in Grade 1 and is designed for children whose first language is not French.
In Grades 1, 2 and 3, all subjects are taught in French. Starting in Grade 4, time is shared equally between French and English instruction.
The French Immersion program continues in high school.
Secondary school students must earn at least 10 French Immersion credits to qualify for the French Immersion Certificate upon graduation.
Important Considerations
For the first few months of Grade 1, the children do not acquire skills identical to those learned by children in an English program as the focus is on learning in French.
There may be certain lags in English Language Arts skills in the first few years of the program, but by the end of the elementary grades, successful French Immersion students perform as well as their peers in a regular English program.
Communication with parents/guardians is in English including, but not limited to, report cards, newsletters and parent-teacher interviews.
Reading to a child at home in a child's native language can strengthen literacy skills. Research studies confirm that children achieve greater academic success when parents read frequently (daily) to them.
There is only one entry point into French immersion in YRDSB; Grade 1.
Information Sessions
This year our Information session for Grade 1 entry into the French Immersion (FI) program will take place in French Immersion schools on January 19, 2023. Program locations and additional information is available on our website. If you’re unable to attend the information session, you can hear all about the French Immersion program on the Tune In YRDSB: French Immersion Podcast.
Registration
FI registration will begin on January 20, 2023. Parents or guardians of Senior Kindergarten students entering Grade 1 in 2023, and wishing to enrol in the FI Program, can email or call their home school office and indicate their intention to enrol. The home school will
notify the French Immersion school, and the French Immersion school will contact you by phone or email to collect any necessary information. You are asked to register by February 6, 2023. Registration during this period is not first come, first served.
Late Registrations
Late registrations are those submitted after February 6, 2023. Late registrations will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis and will be considered subsequent to registrations received during the registration period should overflow be necessary.
Accommodation Plan
YRDSB’s FI Accommodation Plan provides long-term consistency and equity of access to all students in York Region and will enable YRDSB to continue to offer the FI program to all who wish to enrol. The FI program will be offered in Dual Track or Single Track settings, in a variety of configurations. In order to meet community needs and optimize available space in our schools, a community's Grade 1-8 FI program may be provided over more than one school during the course of a student's FI education. Space requirements at some schools may mean that siblings are in different schools for primary dual track French Immersion programs due to differing grade structures. Like any of our schools across the Board, changes to school boundaries, and/or the accommodation model for the French Immersion program may need to be considered when new schools open, a school experiences enrolment growth and program changes occur. This will allow flexibility in addressing community needs and the opportunity to use existing space in schools.
More information is available on the Board’s website: www.yrdsb.ca. Please note: Some of the FI accommodation plans will require facility modifications or the development of new schools and will require short-term transition plans that might include overflow while we work toward the long-term vision. Overflow refers to situations in which the Board directs students to attend a school other than their community school or optional program for a specific period of time, as defined in Policy #108.
YRDSB Parent Flyers
SC-Parenting-Traps-Strategies.pdfCommunity Building Event.pdfDecember 1, 2022
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Thank you to students, parents and staff for your participation in interviews and student-led conferences. We hope that the dialogue initiated will support regular communications between home and school as we work collectively for the betterment of our students. Parents who haven’t met with their child’s teacher are expected to do so. Staff will welcome the opportunity to work with families to collectively support our students.
Charitable Campaigns
Central Park Public School’s Community Outreach Committee is running a charitable campaign during the holiday season. They are spearheading a campaign to collect nonperishable food items for our local food banks, as well as toys for York Regional Police's Holiday Toy-Drive Campaign. Our students continue to develop their social consciousness and understand that they can make a difference to support those in need both in our community and beyond. All donations will be collected from students' homeroom classes. We would like to thank families in advance for your continued support and generosity. Please watch out for further information regarding the opportunity to support these campaigns that will run over the next few weeks. Well done Eagles!
Get Involved!
Every Student Counts Survey 2022-23
This communication is also available in the following languages: Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hebrew, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Dear Families,
Student and family input is important to us. The York Region District School Board will be conducting the Every Student Counts Survey with students (Grades K-12) to help us better understand our student population and school communities.
The information will be used to inform Board and school planning that aims to improve student achievement and well-being, identify and eliminate barriers, and create more equitable and inclusive school environments.
The surveys will include questions related to:
engagement and learning
well-being and mental health
course pathways in high school
safety, discrimination and bullying
relationships with peers and staff
equitable and inclusive learning environments
student identity (demographics)
We ask questions about students’ identities (e.g., race and gender) to support understanding how learning experiences may differ among groups of students.
In the Spring of 2023, students in Grades 4-12 will be invited to complete the student survey and will be provided with in-class time to complete it. Students from Grades K-3 will be invited to complete a survey at home with their parent, guardian or caregiver. Translated versions of the K-3 survey will be available.
Help us learn about students in our school community.
To ensure equitable access to the survey, accommodations will be made for participants with varying exceptionalities. For your reference, a copy of the survey will be available on the Board website prior to the survey implementation.
Surveys are voluntary and confidential but not anonymous. This means that students will not be asked for their identifying information, such as their name. Individual responses will not be reported. Storage and retention of data will follow Board Policy and Procedure #160.0 Records and Information Management.
This important initiative offers students and families an opportunity to share their experiences so the Board can understand the needs of various groups of students and identify barriers to learning. Results from the surveys will be shared with Trustees, schools, Board departments, and the public during the 2023-24 school year.
Families will have the opportunity to provide feedback during the survey development phase. More information will be communicated to families when available.
In 2018, YRDSB conducted our first Every Student Counts Survey and the data from that survey is available on the Board website.
If you have questions about the survey, please visit the Board website for more information or contact research.services@yrdsb.ca.
Thank you for your support.
November 25, 2022
Cold & Flu Season
Cold and Flu season are here. Be prepared by getting the flu shot and consider getting a COVID booster shot as early as possible.
What do the experts say?
Experts say children can easily transmit illnesses to each other, whether it’s a cold, the flu, or COVID-19.
Experts are urging parents not to send children to school if they’re sick, even if their illness isn’t COVID-19.
They note that children can spread diseases quickly, and schools are prime locations for illnesses to thrive.
Experts say a child should stay home from school for a minimum of 24 hours after symptoms have disappeared, and even longer if the illness is COVID-19.
Health experts are urging parents to keep their children home when they’re sick, no matter what their illness may be.
How can the colds, the flu and COVID be avoided?
Get vaccinated!
Wear a mask when indoors or amongst large crowds of people
Wash your hands well and often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw the tissue out immediately. Wash your hands afterward. Cough into your upper sleeve if you don’t have a tissue.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Avoid large crowds and stay home when you are sick
Keep common surfaces and items clean and disinfected
We kindly ask that families don't send their children to school when they are exhibiting symptoms.
Severe Weather Days
School Transportation Cancellations
School transportation (buses and taxis) may be cancelled due to extreme cold or inclement weather. On these days, schools will remain open unless otherwise stated. If school transportation is cancelled in the morning, it will also be cancelled in the afternoon. Any special or hot lunch days and field trips will also be cancelled.
Families should use their best judgment to decide whether to send their children to school on extreme cold or inclement weather days. Students will not be penalized for missing school on those days. For safety reasons, please let the school know if your child will not be attending school that day.
School Closures
Emergency closures will be considered when conditions may not be safe for students and staff members to attend school for the full day. This may include events that significantly limit school operations or access to the school site (e.g., widespread, prolonged power failures or downed power lines).
In keeping with our current practice, we will continue to keep our schools open as much as possible. However, it is important that families have alternate childcare arrangements planned for the rare occasions when schools may be closed. Before and aftercare programs will not operate if schools are closed.
Communication to Families
Decisions about school transportation and school closures will be made as early as possible and no later than 6:00 a.m. We will do our best to notify families in advance when we may be considering closing school and Board offices. Transportation cancellations or school closures are communicated through:
Student Transportation Services - www.schoolbuscity.com or 1-877-330-3001
Board and school websites
@YRDSB Twitter account
Radio and TV media outlets
For more information on severe weather days, please visit our website www.yrdsb.ca.
November 16, 2022
After-School Virtual Tutoring Programs
Jump Math YRDSB.PDFReading Rocks YRDSB.PDFNovember 15, 2022
November 14, 2022
YORK-#14123292-v1-Immunization_Not_Given_Memo_-_School_campaign_2022_2023.pdf
November 11, 2022
Lest We Forget
A time to reflect at Central Park P.S.
Thank you to the Art Club for their beautiful Remembrance Day display.
Wonderful to see classes and students engaged in class Remembrance Day activities. Especially wonderful to see students in uniform paying their respects.
Terry Fox Fundraiser Update
Thank you to our Central Park families for your incredible generosity with this year's Terry Fox event. Terry Fox's marathon of hope is very much alive at our school. Thanks to your generosity we raised a record-breaking $4601. Congratulations to Mr. Bilton's class for being the top donating class and thank you to everyone who donated to make a difference in finding a cure. I would like to also thank Mr. Bilton and the rest of the staff for making this event such a success.
November 4, 2022
Progress Report Distributions to Families
Progress Reports will be distributed electronically to families between November 23 - 25. Though families won't have the reports in advance of parent-teacher interviews, teachers will be able to share the results of the report with parents/ guardians.
Grade 3 Gifted Screening
Stage 1 of the gifted screening assessment for Gr. 3 students will commence the week of November 28 – December 2. For students who miss the testing, there will be an opportunity to write the screening assessment at a mutually convenient time. Students successful in stage 1 will proceed to stage 2, in the early new year, where a board Psychologist will administer further testing to identify gifted students.
We kindly ask parents to avoid placing any undue pressure on your children to succeed. We hope is that all students develop a positive mindset towards school and their studies so that they become life-long learners.
Gifted Screening Parent Letter 2022-2023.pdf
October 31, 2022
Central Park Picture Retake Day - Nov. 3rd
Dear Central Park Families,
Thursday, November 3rd will be Picture Retake Day for those students who were absent from our initial picture day.
Once our photographer captures all missed students he will provide an opportunity for any other student who wishes a picture retake. Students wanting a retake must bring their initial proof.
October 28, 2022
High School Information Nights
Dear Central Park Grade 8 Parents,
Dear Central Park Grade 8 Parents,
YRDSB high schools are hosting Grade 8 Information Nights for
incoming students! Dates vary for each school. Visit the YRDSB website for a
full list of information night dates.
School Immunization Clinics for Students in Grades 7-12
York Region Public Health is offering an immunization clinic at your child’s school for Hepatitis B, HPV & Meningococcal vaccines. Vaccines are available for free to students in grades 7-12.
The Scheduled clinic day is Tuesday November 1st
It’s not too late to submit a consent form.
If your child was vaccinated at a YRPH public health catch-up clinic (in 2021 or earlier in 2022) please submit a new consent form to ensure they can be immunized at school.
Click on the link, for further information regarding these vaccines.
For more information about the school immunization clinics or eligibility for vaccines please call York Region Public Health at 1-877-464-9675 or visit york.ca/immunization
Come to School Dressed for the Weather
During the cold fall and winter months, students can stay warm by wearing layers of loose-fitting clothing, a hat, scarf, and mittens or gloves. If students walk to school, bright coloured and reflective pieces of clothing help make them visible to motorists and traffic. Students should also consider bringing extra pants and socks in case they get wet. We recommend that students bring extra masks to school to ensure that they are wearing dry masks while inside the school.
The principal decides at the time of each recess whether students will remain inside, or go out for shortened or full period recess by keeping a close eye on weather conditions, including temperature, wind chill, sun/cloud conditions and wind velocity. Send your child to school dressed and ready for outdoor play. Students will be supervised in their classroom during recess and lunch hour whenever an indoor recess is necessary.
It's Flu Season
Flu season is here. Be prepared by getting the flu shot and consider getting a COVID booster shot as early as possible.
How can the flu and COVID be avoided?
Get the flu shot!
Wear a mask when indoors or amongst large crowds of people
Wash your hands well and often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw the tissue out immediately. Wash your hands afterward. Cough into your upper sleeve if you don’t have a tissue.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Avoid large crowds and stay home when you are sick
Keep common surfaces and items clean and disinfected
SC-Parenting-Sessions.pdfOctober 22, 2022
Parent-Teacher Interviews for students in JK through Grade 8 will be scheduled for after school on November 17, 2022, and on the morning of November 18, 2022. You will have an opportunity to meet with your child(ren)’s teacher(s) in-person and learn more about the classroom.
Central Park P.S. will continue to use an online process through Edsby to manage our Parent-Teacher Interviews scheduling.
Families can use Edsby to schedule a meeting time with their child(ren)’s teacher(s). You will receive an invitation to sign up for a meeting time once the schedules are available. Edsby is a cloud-based platform that lets families easily reserve times to meet with your child(ren)’s teachers. YRDSB in partnership with Edsby has created a secure platform that protects the privacy of information for families.
Families that already have an Edsby account may use their previously created account. The username is the full email address that is on file at your child(ren)’s home school and the password is the one created at activation. If you have forgotten your password, you can find resources on the Board website to help, including how to reset your password. The Parent-Teacher interview schedule will open for bookings on November 1st at 9:00 a.m. and will close on November 9th at 9:00 a.m. Teachers will send confirmation e-mails to parents or guardians who booked an interview on or before November 16th.
Families who do not have an Edsby account will need to create one to access the online appointment scheduler for their child’s teachers for the virtual conference. An up-to-date and valid email address must be provided to your child’s home school. For help creating an Edsby account, instructions can be found on the Board website. An email from York Region District School Board with instructions on how to create an Edsby account will be sent to your email inbox. If you do not receive the email, please check your junk mail folder to ensure you do not miss this opportunity. Only families that create an Edsby account, prior to the scheduler being opened on November 1st, will have access. If you need help setting up your account for the first time, or have any other questions about the process, please contact the school office.
For help signing up for Parent-Teacher interviews, please visit our board website.
Important Timelines:
Oct 24 - 28
Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) to create Edsby accounts if you haven't done so already.
Nov 1
Parent-Teacher Interviews schedule opens at 9:00 a.m. for booking, an invitation to book appointments will be sent to your Edsby inbox with a notification to your email. Instructions for signing up for interview slots are found here.
Nov 9
Parent-Teacher Interviews scheduler closes at 9:00 a.m.
Nov 16
Teachers e-mail Parents and/or Guardian(s) who made an appointment with details regarding their scheduled interview.
Nov 17 (evening) and Nov 18 (morning)
Parent-Teacher InterviewsNov 23-25
Report Cards distributed electronically to parents/guardians
October 18, 2022
Central Park GSA
Central Park PS is thrilled to announce that it is starting up its GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance). A GSA is a club for students who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and for students who want to be allies in supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The club is supervised by teacher advisors.
Our school and the York Region Board of Education believe that all students must be treated with respect and dignity and all students must have access to schools where they feel safe, welcome, accepted and included.
At Central Park, we are committed to eliminating harmful biases and prejudice that lead to discrimination and exclusion of our 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff and families. Having a GSA at our school not only provides a safe place for our 2SLGBTQ+ students and their allies to meet, discuss topics of interest, and work on important initiatives, it also signals to all students that we will not stand for bullying of any kind, including bullying against 2SLGBTQ+ students.
We are committed to upholding the principles outlined in the following:
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Ontario Human Rights Code
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Bill 157: Keeping our Kids Safe at School
Policy 119: Developing and Implementing Equity and Inclusive Education Policies in Ontario Schools
YRDSB’s Equity and Inclusive Education Policy
YRDSB’s Caring and Safe Schools policy
YRDSB’s Equity Action Plan
The Director’s Action Plan
We also recognize the diversity within our 2SLGBTQ+ communities and acknowledge the intersectionality of other often marginalized identities (e.g. indigenous, racialized, disabled, etc.).
Thank you for your support of this extremely important club which will only serve to make our school a safe place for all!
The Return of Chess Club to Central Park P.S. for Students Grades 1 to 6
October 14, 2022
Central Park's Autumn Celebration
October 31, 2022
October 31, 2022
Thank you to Krista Ng, a community member and former Central Park parent, who has graciously donated her time and talent to create this year's Halloween display. She never ceases to amaze us with her artistic and creative abilities. On behalf of the staff and students, we thank you, Krista!
We welcome the return of Central Park's Autumn Celebration. On October 31st, Central Park will engage in activities that promote the spirit of celebrating our community. Activities will include a primary costume/autumn colours parade, a pumpkin decorating contest, a dance, and a Spook-a-thon raffle. Every child will be given a complimentary raffle ticket to put towards a raffle prize of their choosing. Through School Cash Online, parents can purchase additional raffle tickets for their children. Students will receive their tickets on the day of Spook-a-thon and be given an opportunity to place their tickets towards the prize of their choosing prior to the raffle draw. All proceeds raised will go towards supporting school based initiatives in consultation with School Council.
Each year, many students choose to show off their Halloween spirit by dressing up in costumes that meet our school’s dress code. This year, students will be able to dress up on Monday, October 31st.
In order to support our Covid-19 guidelines, please consider the following:
costumes should be attire-based and worn to school; students are discouraged to use washrooms to change into costumes
emphasize simple costumes with limited accessories and without excessive makeup that might prompt students to touch their face
no Halloween masks are to be worn ( students are still encouraged to wear medical masks) and no gloves that might interfere with regular hand hygiene routines
students may also consider wearing orange and black or autumn colours instead of costumes
Please note that on October 31st, the focus of the day remains on instruction, any Halloween related activities are optional, and students will have a choice to participate in alternative activities.
While students will be allowed to dress up, they must follow Board Protocol. York Region District School Board’s Safe Schools Policy #668.0 in accordance with the Ontario Safe Schools Act, includes the following mandatory expulsion criteria: “A student shall be expelled from school if the student commits one or more of the following infractions while at school or engaged in a school-related activity (as set out in the Ontario Code of Conduct): (a) possessing a weapon or replica weapon, including a firearm.” Students celebrating this occasion in costume at our school must comply with this policy. Costume accessories including, but not limited to, toy guns, knives, axes, swords, etc. are not in compliance with York Region District School Board’s Safe Schools Policy #668.0.
Similarly, costumes should be respectful of others. For example, if something is representative of a person’s culture or religious beliefs, then it should not be worn as another person’s costume. Costumes that caricature social identities through stereotyping are not permitted. Please ensure that the costumes our students wear to school do not trivialize or devalue the lives of our Indigenous Peoples or various cultural/racialized groups.
As always, we wish to promote healthy eating at our school, and strongly discourage students from bringing candies that are in abundance around Halloween to school. We kindly ask our community to be especially mindful that nut and nut products —often found in Halloween candy—are not brought into the school, as well. Central Park P.S. strongly encourages healthy snacks, where snacking on such items as fruits and vegetables, is preferred.
We hope all our students who celebrate have a fun, safe, and healthy Halloween!
Central Park
Curriculum / Meet the Teacher Night
Curriculum / Meet the Teacher Night
Grateful for our Curriculum / Meet the Teacher Night turnout. It was wonderful to welcome families back into the building. Thankful to our staff who embraced our families and engaged in discussions focussed on student success. We value our partnership with families and we hope to establish an ongoing dialogue throughout the course of the school year.
Markham Fair Success
Congratulations to Ms. Shaw's class, Ms. Yoon's class, and Ms. Lin's class for their 1st place entries in this year's Markham Fair. Special shout out to Ms. Palmer for supporting these classes with the creation and submission of their artwork. Way to go eagles!
October 8, 2022
Central Park
Terry Fox Run - Oct. 11th
Terry Fox Run - Oct. 11th
Thank you to our Central Park families for your incredible generosity in past Terry Fox events. Terry Fox's marathon of hope is very much alive at our school. We have a modest goal this year of raising $2000 but in the past, we have surpassed that mark. On October 11, 2022 (Rain date - October 12), staff and students will participate in a neighbourhood walk/run in support of cancer research. Your contribution and generosity in support of this event are very much appreciated. Donations can be made online using links that will be shared by your child's teacher. Thanks again to everyone for your support and for making this a successful event.
Curriculum/Meet the Teacher Night
We are looking forward to connecting with our Central Park families face-to-face on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 at the following times:
Session One
from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Session Two
from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Teachers will deliver their sessions twice to allow families with multiple children to participate in varying sessions.
October 4, 2022
October 2022 Parent Sessions.pdfOctober 2, 2022
Affordable Technology Offers for YRDSB Students
RCT application link: https://form.jotform.com/210054491659255
Dear parents/guardians,
As part of a partnership between YRDSB and Renewed Computer Technology (RCT), families with children enrolled in our Board have the opportunity to purchase quality refurbished computers at a reduced cost. Click on the notification below for further details. This offer ends November 18, 2022.
RCT Flyer Fall 2022.pdfRCT application link: https://form.jotform.com/210054491659255
October 1, 2022
TVO Resources and YRDSB Online Resources for Students
In support of Ontario's families this school year, TVO has assembled free K-12 learning resources and tools to complement in-class learning or to be used on their own by students and families that are curriculum-based, free digital learning resources.
TVO Kids is specific to preschool and school age from Kindergarten to Grade 5 with programming and games to get them ready for school and learning.
TVO Learn
TVO Learn has expanded to include new adult-guided Learning Activities for Grades 1 through 12 in mathematics, language, science and technology, and social studies.
TVO Learn mPower offers 65+ free games to support students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 to develop fundamental Math skills through math and STEM games.
TVO Learn Mathify
TVO Mathify offers free, 1:1 math tutoring with Ontario Certified Teachers for Grades 4 to 12. Now available 7 days a week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET, and Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm ET.
TVO Today has articles, videos of stories, current affairs, documentaries, and podcasts.
TVO ILC
High school students in Ontario can access 144 courses developed by Ontario Certified Teachers. These not-for-credit courses are designed for independent study or study support.
Student Digital Tools and Resources -YRDSB
YRDSB also has resources to support learning at home that includes the following:
Online Student Tools
Research Databases
Books, Media, Music, and Videos
Math Resources
French as a Second Language
Adolescent Literacy (Grades 7-12)
Students can access all available digital resources via the Research Databases section of the Student Tools and Resources public page. Need Help? Click on each resource link to further access information and navigation tutorials if available.
Consider attending a virtual tutorial. Sessions are listed in the weekly YRDSB Communication, Professional Learning & Training. Additional enhanced content for educators is available on the Professional Resource Library site.
CENTRAL PARK AREA
CROSS-COUNTRY MEET
CROSS-COUNTRY MEET
So proud of all our students that represented Central Park so well at the Area East Cross-Country Meet. Their conduct and participation were exemplary. Many thanks to our staff for providing this opportunity and to parents who came out to support our students. Special shout-out to Ms. Stedman for her coordination of our school's participation. Thank you, as well, to Mr. Leung for his video footage. We are so appreciative to see the return of these events.
Grade 7 girls XC.mp4Central Park
Picture Day
Thursday, October 6th, 2022
September 26, 2022
September 28, Raising Confident Competent Children.pdfSeptember 23, 2022
Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30th
Every year on September 30, Canadians observe Gchi Piitendaagoziwag Binoojiinyag- Every Child Matters ᑭᒋ ᐱᑌᐣᑕᑯᓯᐘᐠ ᐱᓄᒋᐣᔭᐠ Orange Shirt Day. It is a day to educate and promote awareness of residential schools and their lasting legacies of trauma, suffering and genocide of Indigenous Peoples. These institutions were designed to assimilate Indigenous children and to eradicate Indigenous cultural practices. The topic of residential schools first appears in curriculum content starting in grade 6, however, given the observance of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, many educators K-12 will take on this topic as part of their instructional program.
In 2021, First Nations independently began to locate the unmarked graves of thousands of Indigenous children at the sites of former residential schools. This has sparked many Canadians to rethink what they thought they knew about these institutions and revisit the way they speak to students about them. We encourage YRDSB staff and students to wear an orange shirt on September 30, 2022, to recognize the resiliency, bravery and survivance of Residential School Survivors and those who did not come home.
To facilitate conversations around the difficult topic of residential schools, some suggested activities and resources for all grade divisions have been prepared for educators in both English and French (intended for French Immersion). These resources are available to our school staff through the YRDSB.
Resources for Families and Students
There are a number of resources on the York Region District School Board website (www.yrdsb.ca) that families and students may find helpful.
Translation
There is a built-in translation tool on the website that translates website content into over 100 languages.
The translation page has tips on using translation options in other tools, such as Google, Edsby and YouTube. The page also includes videos in 13 languages about how to use the translation tool on the website.
Family Resources
The Family Resources page (www.yrdsb.ca/familyresources) offers families quick access to:
Helpful resources, including tech support, privacy tips, translation information and more.
Online tools and resources, including Edsby, School Cash Online, and Google. You can also find tips and supports in using these tools. Click “need help” under each tool or link for more.
Links to information about family engagement, student support, elementary and secondary school programs and more.
Online Student Tools
Online Student Tools (www.yrdsb.ca/students) offers students quick access to:
Online learning platforms and tools, such as Google and My Pathway Planner, as well as tips and supports in using these tools. Click “need help” under each tool or link for more.
Learning resources and databases to help with homework.
Quick links to information about students' supports and tips.
Community Supports
There are community organizations who can provide support finding food, clothing, housing, financial assistance, mental health support, legal or employment support, and more. Identity-specific supports are also available. Learn more about the supports and resources available in your community at www.yrdsb.ca/communitysupports.
September 16, 2022
Class Re-Organization for September 26th
Parent Letter from Director Regarding Re-Org.pdf
Parenting Supports
MH Newsletter September 2022.pdfSC-Power-of-Positive-Parenting.pdfSeptember 15, 2022
September 13, 2022
YORK REGION PUBLIC HEALTH
Dear Grade 7 & 8 Families,
Please see this message from York Region Public Health regarding the upcoming Fall 2022 campaign of In-school immunization clinics offering Hepatitis B, meningitis, and HPV vaccines to students in Grades 7-12.
Reminder: School Start-Up Forms
Dear Parents/Guardians,
At the start of each school year, schools share with families a package of information about the school. Families will also receive a copy of the Guide to the School Year booklet in the coming weeks. We also ask families to complete some important forms. These forms are now available online.
Please complete and submit these online School Start-Up Forms through your child’s YRDSB Google account.
You can access your child's YRDSB Google account via a web browser. For best results, use a computer rather than a mobile phone.
The username is your child's YRDSB Student Number. Your child will receive their login information from the school at the start of the year. If you
or your child do not know the password to log in to their Google account, please contact your child's teacher or the school office.Frequently asked questions and additional information on how to complete the forms are available on the Board website under Family Resources (click on the “Need Help” link for Family Start-Up Forms.
It is important that these forms are completed as soon as possible at the start of the school year. There are both mandatory and optional forms. The forms are to be completed for all students, whether they are attending school in person or participating in remote, online learning. Your child's school will access the information.
Please complete a separate form for each child attending our schools. Secondary school students will also be asked to review important school and Board policies and to indicate that they have reviewed this information on forms sent to their student GAPPS account.
If you prefer to complete the forms on paper or have questions about the information in the forms, please contact your school office.
Thank you.
September 12, 2022
Dear Central Park Families,
As we start a new school year, it is important to us that we provide a caring, safe and inclusive environment in our school that supports the academic achievement and well-being of all students. We are holding an assembly on Friday, September 16, 2022, to talk about some of the important elements of a caring and safe school. You may want to have a conversation with your child about what they are learning about and what we discuss. Topics covered include:
Inappropriate Behaviour
Students are learning about racism, discrimination and bullying and this learning will continue through the school year. Instances of racism, discrimination and bullying, are not acceptable and are addressed through progressive discipline.
Students also need to know about safe behaviours in schools including what not to bring to school such as peanut products, vape products, and weapons including replicas.
Reporting Behaviour
Standing up for one another and reporting when something does not feel safe is part of a caring and safe school environment. Students should report incidents that make them or others feel unsafe or uncomfortable including acts of racism, discrimination and bullying. Students can report incidents by:
Telling a caring adult
Using the YRDSB’s “Report It Button” (located on our school website) YRDSB’s online Report It button allows students and families to share information about inappropriate behaviour and/or incidents of hate or discrimination. Please see this video for additional information.
Contacting Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)
September 2, 2022
YRPH-Backtoschoollettertofamilies2022-2023.pdfSeptember 1, 2022
Class Placement Communication
Dear Central Park Families,
The board is implementing a new data collection system and they will be fine-tuning the system over the next few days. Our intention was to share class placement letters with families on Friday, September 2, 2022; however, the board’s current directive is to share this information on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. With the anticipation of the new school year looming, we thank you for your understanding and patience. We hope you have a fantastic long weekend.
August 31, 2022
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WELCOME!
We wish to welcome all of our Central Park Families to another exciting school year.
At Central Park P.S., we are privileged to work with our amazing students and their families in a partnership that focuses on preparing lifelong learners for the challenges in our ever changing world community. We strive to create an inclusive, safe and supportive school environment that helps maximize student achievement and well-being.
Creating strong connections between students, families and staff is important to us as we work to ensure that every member of our diverse community feels valued, nurtured and encouraged to succeed. We work collaboratively together to focus on initiatives that support the York Region District School Board’s goals in the areas of Mathematics, Equity & Inclusivity, Mental Health and Well-Being and Modern Learning.
We look forward to working with all members of our school community as we share the important task of educating our students and future leaders. Please do not hesitate to contact the school to ask questions or share any insights you may have regarding your child's education and school experience. We welcome the opportunity to connect with you!
Finally, as we near the start of the school year, more information will be forthcoming regarding your child's classroom teacher and room assignment. We are looking forward to an exciting school year full of new beginnings and opportunities for our entire community.
Your partners in education,
Central Park's Administration Team
YRDSB COMMUNICATION
Dear families,
We are so excited to be welcoming our students, staff and families back to school for the 2022-2023 school year. For most students, the school year will start on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
We know you have many questions in advance of the start of the school year.
Health and Safety
The health and safety of our students, staff and families remains our first priority, and we will continue to follow the direction and guidance of the Government of Ontario and York Region Public Health.
The Ministry of Education has provided direction on supporting a return to a more normalized learning experience for students while maintaining specific protective measures.This includes:
· Students, staff members and school visitors are not required to wear masks in school. Individuals who feel more comfortable or who are advised to wear a mask can continue to wear a mask and will be supported in doing so.
· Students, staff members and visitors should continue to use and adhere to the COVID-19 School and Child-Care Screening Tool (please click on Check for Symptoms Daily), prior to entering the school daily.
· Hand hygiene and cleaning and disinfection protocols will continue. In addition, we will continue to follow our current ventilation practices, optimizing air quality in schools through improved ventilation and filtration.
Additional information about health and safety measures are available on the Board website at www.yrdsb.ca/school-reopening.
We also encourage families to read this important message from York Region Public Health about the return to school.
September 6, 2022, PA Day
We have received questions regarding the September 6, 2022, PA Day for Elementary and Secondary schools. This year, the Ministry of Education has required school boards to schedule a PA Day to ensure education staff complete the Ontario College of Teachers’ mandatory Sexual Abuse Prevention Training before the middle of September. Scheduling the training early, allows for more continuity as the school-year gets underway.
School Start-Up
In the coming weeks, families will receive an email from the board with important forms that you are required to complete at the start of each school year. They include important permissions and consents. Please take the time to complete the forms for each child when you receive them. The forms will be available in 13 additional languages.
Resources to Support Learning
Our Family Resources page includes helpful links to support your child’s learning. Visit www.yrdsb.ca/familyresources for information:
· on how you can engage in your child’s education
· what they are learning at school
· how to connect with Board personnel or your Trustees if you have a question or concern
· for quick access to online tools and resources. Click “need help” for support using these tools.
· fFind out about translation options, tech support, privacy tips and more.
Families can also access helpful links to resources and supports available in your community at www.yrdsb.ca/communitysupports. Find information about community organizations that offer accessibility, housing, clothing, food, legal, mental health and transportation services and more. Identity-specific supports are also available.
Stay up-to-date with what’s happening in York Region District School Board throughout the year by visiting our website at www.yrdsb.ca, or following us on Twitter @YRDSB or Instagram @yrdsb.schools.
Welcome Letter to Kindergarten Families - Supportive Entry for the First Day of School - Sept. 7, 2022
Kindergarten Supportive Entry Communication.pdf
Action Item
CPPS SCHOOL START-UP PACKAGE
CPPS SCHOOL START-UP PACKAGE
The board will centrally communicate and deliver a digital start-up package to each family. Please carefully read through the Central Park Start-Up Package which is offered to the right of this message. Once you have completed reading the Central Park Start-Up package please complete the digital sign-off forms that will be emailed centrally by the school board. Please take the time to review the package and sign-off all required forms. These forms provide important information that is essential to our school's operation and to your child's safety. We kindly ask all families to complete these forms at your earliest convenience, preferably prior to the start of the school year.
cpps-2022-2023-school startup package****Updated Health Forms
We are sharing a number of health-related forms that need to be completed for students with anaphylactic and/or other medical conditions. These forms have now been updated to allow you to fill them in electronically, and they are linked below.
If your child has an anaphylactic condition please complete an Anaphylactic Health Care Plan. Similarly, complete an Asthma Health Care Plan, a Type 1 Diabetes Health Care Plan or an Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder Health Care Plan, as needed. Finally, if your child has any other medical condition please complete a general Health Care Plan. We’d kindly ask that any of these forms be completed and delivered to our office staff at your earliest convenience, as appropriate.
Please note, these forms must be completed annually for children with an anaphylactic and/or other medical conditions. We thank our community for their help with gathering this important information.
We would like to share with our community that our first virtual School Council meeting and elections will be held on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m. Those wishing to serve on the School Council as chair or co-chair, secretary, treasurer, or as an executive member need to complete a School Council Nomination Form (fillable form linked and also contained within the forthcoming electronic School Startup Forms Package). The completed form can be returned to the school office with your child, e-mailed back to the school email account, or completed within the forthcoming board electronic School Startup Forms Package. Those seeking a position must be in attendance at the first meeting. It is expected that School Council Executive members attend all regularly scheduled School Council meetings and events.
Please note that there can be many parents, guardians and community members who consistently attend School Council Meetings and strongly support School Council events who are not executive members. Everyone is welcome to attend and support the work of the school.
We will continue to conduct meetings virtually and links will be shared with parents/guardians who wish to attend. If you are interested in attending the first School Council Meeting and Elections, please register using this short form. The meeting link will be shared prior to the meeting with all registered participants. We thank you for your continued support of our school.
We look forward to working with the School Council this year!
NEXT VIRTUAL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
GET INVOLVED.
LUNCH PROTOCOLS
Students are expected to bring their lunch and snack to school at the start of the school day. In the event that lunch is forgotten, parents can make arrangements with the office to drop off a lunch for their child.
In addition, students are strongly encouraged to remain at school for lunch. There may be circumstances where students are given permission to go home for lunch at 12:50 pm so we kindly ask that students when they return from home, enter through the main doors so that we can track their attendance.
BOOMERANG LUNCH
To minimize waste and enhance our cleaning efficiencies we need students to participate in our boomerang lunch program. This means that students will generate zero waste and will be expected to take home any green bin waste and all wrappings. Everyone's cooperation with this initiative will allow more time for our care taking team to engage in enhanced cleaning protocols throughout our school.
A waste-free lunch/snack contains no throwaway packaging and produces no food waste. Food and drinks are packed in reusable containers within a reusable lunch bag. As already mentioned, a boomerang lunch/snack means that any uneaten food and any waste material produced is returned home. For sanitary purposes, it is important that food and waste packaging be taken home in a resealable container or bag. Both a waste-free and a boomerang lunch allow parents to see what their children are actually eating during the day. A significant amount of waste is made up of unopened packaged foods, uneaten fruit, full juice boxes and half eaten sandwiches. Some Waste-Free Lunch/Snack Tips:
Use a reusable container for packing snacks/sandwiches (no more squished food)…empty margarine containers work well.
Cut fruit/vegetables into pieces so that some can be eaten at lunch and some can be saved for a snack later.
Label reusable containers to ensure they are easy to identify if they are misplaced.
Avoid drinks in packaging that cannot be resealed (especially for younger students) – NO glass bottles. After a few sips, drinks are often thrown out.
The Dollar Store carries reusable container and lunch bags – great deals!
* Please join in us in supporting this important initiative. We are
making a difference one lunch at a time!
NUT-FREE ENVIRONMENT
This is a reminder that Central Park is a nut-free environment due to the numerous students who may suffer the effects of anaphylaxis – a deathly reaction to allergens such as nuts, specifically peanuts or peanut by-products. We kindly ask that parents refrain from providing lunches that include nuts. In addition, we continue to have parents who purchase food items from various establishments and we respectfully request that parents stop this practice. Establishments such as McDonald’s and Tim Hortons no longer ensure that their products are nut-free so we kindly ask that families respect the safety of our children and not send these food items to school.
NO McDonald’s or Tim Hortons Products at School
Finally, we encourage parents/guardians to avoid the use of substitute peanut butter products. These products, such as Wowbutter, tend to look, taste, and smell very much like peanut butter. While the product is nut-free, it mimics a known allergen that causes anaphylaxis in some children to the degree that it is indistinguishable from the allergen. It is a convincing substitute, opening up the possibility that it can be confused with peanut butter, or worse yet, peanut butter could be confused with this soy-based product.
Thank you for your continued consideration and understanding.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are making plans and preparations to launch our lunch program. Please stay tuned for further information. More information regarding dates will be forthcoming.
If you have not already registered for online payments for each of your children, please click on the link below and register now. This is a one-time registration process that will serve your child(ren) throughout elementary and secondary school. Instructions are attached in case you need assistance with the registration process. All payments for field trips, spirit wear, lunch programs, extracurricular activities, etc. will be collected through School Cash Online.
https://yrdsb.schoolcashonline.com/
Registration instructions are linked to help you register your child(ren) for online payments. The multiple language feature in this program supports translation and makes registration easy for all. You will need your child’s student number to register. This nine-digit number can be found on your child’s Edsby information screen. If you have trouble locating this number, please contact the school and we will look it up for you.
Please take a moment today to register now for School Cash Online.
SCO Parent registration - Central Park PS.pdf
If you’re new to the York Region District School Board or have not yet set up an Edsby account, you will receive an invitation to do so. Edsby is an intuitive, cloud-based platform that allows families to engage with the school in various ways, including enabling parents to report student absences or to schedule a Parent-Teacher Interview in November.
If your already have an Edsby account, there’s nothing you need to do. If you do not have an Edsby account, please anticipate an email with instructions on activating your account. If you require any assistance with setting up your account, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.
Our thanks for your support.
School Agendas
School agendas will be shared with students. This is one of many tools that can be used to develop students' time management skills and support home and school communications. The cost of the agendas is $5 and we kindly ask families to submit their payment through School Cash Online. Funds collected will be allocated to support school programming.
Bring Your Own Device to school is a practice accepted at Central Park. Even though we exercise strict cleaning protocols when handling devices, students may still feel more comfortable using their own personal devices where they have exclusive access to their own technology. The use of all technology is subject to the board's appropriate use policy. Please click on the adjacent image for further information.
Student Drop Off
We kindly ask that parents drop-off students in our Kiss-&-Ride area at the front of the school. Parents are not to enter the staff parking area to drop off students this area is reserved for staff or visitors to the building. Parent parking is only permitted if you have an appointment with the school office.
Be Mindful of Your Online Presence and Digital Footprint
It’s important to manage your online presence and digital footprint!
This past year, kids have faced unique challenges, as many of their in-person activities have been replaced with an increased use of technology. This has resulted in an unprecedented increased online presence and digital footprint for most of us, adults, and kids alike.
Everyone should assume that what is shared online will remain online forever. Every action you take online, and information posted about you contributes to your “digital footprint” which can straddle our personal, student and professional lives. Improving our awareness of the traces of data we leave online and recognizing how our individual digital footprints vary can help to improve the protection of our data online.
Topics and tips:
Access the embedded links to find out more (links will take you to different websites):
Understand what you post shapes your online reputation and becomes part of your digital footprint. Always strive to establish a positive presence online.
Minimize the risk of being a target of online harassment. Avoid sharing too much information online and be safe on social media.
Know that posts are not always private.
Delete accounts (and associated information) that you no longer need – old accounts and data can be a risk.
Navigate safely. Take the quick self-assessment on Internet Safety.
Videos
The CAM videos created by ECNO and the Ministry of Education are perfectly tailored to be played on school hallway/atrium TVs. With simple yet effective animations, and close captions/subtitles embedded into the videos, they can easily be played on repeat with no sound distractions. They can be found at the below links:
Be mindful of your online presence and digital footprint - Amara
NEW! CPPS Library and Learning Commons Resource
Dear Central Park Families,
Our teacher librarian, Ms. Khorakchi, has designed a new resource for staff, students and families. Please take an opportunity to explore this amazing site found in our navigation menu. Be sure to check out this site for updates as Ms. Khorakchi will continue to share new resources on a regular basis. Thanks, Ms. Khorakchi!!!
