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Community Update - January 19

Posted On Friday January 20, 2023

Good evening, Bellwood Community, the home of the Bobcats where we Belong, Believe and Succeed!!

Just a reminder that there will be NO school on Friday January 20, 2023. 

Have a wonderful long weekend!

See you on Monday January 23, 2023!

Please see below for our weekly updates;

Kiss and Ride

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for making our Kiss and Ride a safe drop off zone for our students.  There are just a few reminders;

  • Drop off and pick up should only be done in the Kiss and Ride unless you have parked and are walking your students to their line ups
  • Please do not park in front of the kindergarten enclosure at the front of the school or in front of the garbage hut, we will be asking you to go back through the Kiss and Ride
  • The parking lot in front of the school is for parents
  • The parking lot at the east end of the school is for staff only.  Please do not park in the staff parking lot as this causes issues especially for our supply staff.

Bell Let’s Talk Day: January 25, 2023

Bell Let’s Talk promotes mental health awareness, acceptance and action.  On Bell Let’s talk Day and every day through the year, we can all take part in meaningful action to create positive change.

On January 25, 2023 our school will be raising the Bell Let’s Talk flag in recognition of Bell Let’s Talk Day. 

School Climate Survey

The surveys will be open from Monday, January 9, 2023 – Tuesday, February 28, 2023.  Please click on the link to complete the School Climate Survey for Bellwood P.S.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CWB22-23Par430

Survey Instructions:

  • Responses from this survey will be used to enhance school safety and bullying prevention plans and their support is greatly appreciated.
  • The information being collected is anonymous, it is not linked to individuals unless personal information is voluntarily written in the open comment sections.
  •  It is very important that surveys be completed to the last page as carefully as possible.
  • While taking the survey, respondents are able to go back to previous pages and update existing responses.
  • Respondents must click the ”Done” button at the end to complete the survey.
  • Do not close the browser by clicking on the “X” in the top right – be sure to click ”Done” first.
  • When ”Done” is clicked, the survey will close and the browser will go to the DDSB website

A Message from the Durham Region Health Department

Does your teen need to get caught-up on vaccines?

The Durham Region Health Department (DRHD) has resumed their immunization clinics. Please visit www.durham.ca/immunize to book your appointment.

SCC Family Movie Night Fundraiser

We are excited to offer another Movie Night as an SCC Fundraiser.  The NEW date for this is Thursday February 16, 2023 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

The cost for the Movie Night will be $2 per person or $5 per family.  We will be selling treats at this event.

French Immersion Information Night

Each school year our Elementary French Immersion Schools (dual and single track) offer an information event for parents/guardians of students entering grade one in the following school year. This evening session provides DDSB families with important information on our French Immersion program and the benefits for students when developing a second language.

The French Immersion School in our area is John Dryden Public School located at 40 Rolling Acres Drive, Whitby.

If your child is entering grade one for the 2023 – 2024 school year and you would like to find out more about the DDSB French Immersion there will be an information session on Thursday February 2, 2023 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at John Dryden Public School.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year

Beginning Tuesday, January 10th, online registration for Year One (JK) Kindergarten students will open for families looking to register their child(ren) to attend a Kindergarten program at the DDSB for the 2023-2024 school year! Every year, the DDSB welcomes approximately 4500 new young learners and their families to our school communities. For families who are interested in registering their child(ren) for a Kindergarten program at the DDSB, please visit our Kindergarten Registration web page for access to the online portal, as well as information and resources to help your child prepare for this very exciting time!

As a reminder, online registrations will not be confirmed until the school has met with a parent/guardian to verify all required documentation and information within the application. Your designated DDSB home school will contact you in the coming months via phone or email to arrange a time for you to visit the school, review your child’s Kindergarten application, and finalize the registration. During this scheduled time, you will have the opportunity to discuss required documents (i.e., Immunization records, special education needs, medical requirements, Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) classes, transportation requirements, etc.), and any additional questions you may have.

Human Trafficking Community Awareness Event

Durham Region Police Services is sending out a community event that has to do with Human Trafficking on Wednesday January 25, 2023.  Please see the attached flyer for more information HT Event.pdf 

Sex Trafficking Education and Prevention (STEP)

The Positive School Climates Department (PSCD) of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) is committed to the safety and well-being of all students. As part of this commitment, we have developed a long-standing relationship with Victim Services of Durham Region (VSDR), who has been providing staff and student education on the topic of Youth Sex Trafficking.

The PSCD is pleased to share with you this opportunity hosted by VSDR, for parents/guardians to participate in an educational opportunity Sex Trafficking Education and Prevention Program (January 2023) on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 from 6 to 8 pm – Online via Zoom.

Please see attached flyers STEP Program - January 2023 (2).pdf    STEP Program - January 2023.pdf  and/or register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sex-trafficking-education-and-prevention-program-january-2023-tickets-488848116877

Save the Date

  • January 20 P.A. Day, No school for students
  • January 25 Bell Let’s Talk Day and raising the flag at Bellwood PS
  • January 25 Dodgeball Tournament at Williamsburg PS

Dates of Significance

Lincoln Alexander Day January 21, 2023

Since 2015, January 21 has been recognised across Canada as Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Alexander’s legacy is marked by many firsts for the Black person in Canada. Alexander was the first Black Member of Parliament in the House of Commons, the first Black federal Minister, and the first Black Chair of the Worker’s Compensation Board of Ontario. These firsts are only a few of the accomplishments that have and will continue to inspire generations of African, Caribbean and Black identifying people across Canada.

Lunar New Year January 22, 2023

The year of the Rabbit. This is the year 4720 in the Chinese Lunar calendar and the most important holiday. It is a three-day holiday in China and Hong Kong. The Chinese clean and decorate their homes with the 5 lucky signs of happiness; new clothes are worn and even the poorest buy new shoes, for it is considered bad luck to step down on the ground into old shoes. Vietnamese call it the 'Tet' Festival.

Basant Panchami/Saraswati Puja (Hinduism) January 26, 2023

Basant Panchami in Northern India heralds the approach of spring and yellow-coloured clothes are symbolically worn. Even the food is coloured yellow by using saffron. This festival honours Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, Wisdom, and the Creative arts.

 

 

Your Admin Team,
 

Sharon Knights and Gavin Ruddock