Community Update - November 24
Good morning, Bellwood Community, the home of the Bobcats where we Belong, Believe and Succeed!
It has been another great week at Bellwood P.S. Our junior and intermediate cricket teams played in their tournament this week and enjoyed themselves representing our school. Our junior volleyball teams have also been doing well in their games and tournaments and we look forward to seeing how they do as the season continues.
Our next School Community Council Meeting (SCC) will be held on Thursday November 30, 2023, from 6 – 7 p.m. This will be an in-person meeting held in our school library learning commons. For those who cannot attend in – person a link will be sent at 5:30 p.m. so you can join us virtually. We look forward to seeing you there!
We will be having a Holiday Winter Concert on December 20, 2023 @ 1:15 p.m. in our school gymnasium. Stay tuned for more information! Doors will be opened at 12:45 p.m.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Twoonie Tuesday is Tuesday November 28, 2023
The Ignite Durham Learning Foundation (IDLF) is proud to launch their first system wide event: TOONIE TUESDAY on November 28, 2023! To kick off the giving season we are bringing the entire DDSB Community together to Make Tomorrow’s Brighter on Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday takes place globally on November 28. This year we are launching a version of Giving Tuesday branded Toonie Tuesday — imagine how many students we could support if everyone brings in a Toonie on this day! Please see flyer attached for additional information Toonie Tuesday 2023 Community Letter (1).pdf Toonie Tuesday Information Notice for Schools (1).pdf
Please consider filling our Twoonie Jar in our office by bringing a Twoonie to school on Tuesday November 28, 2023.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Bellwood! Our school’s Scholastic Book Fair will take place December 4th to December 9th. Each class will have a chance to go to the library to view the Book Fair either on Monday or Tuesday that week.
Students will have a chance to write a Wish List and view the items at the fair. Please do not send money with your children on Monday or Tuesday, these days will be for viewing the Book Fair only.
The Book Fair will open for purchases starting on Wednesday, December 6th during the school day. Also, students can shop at the fair with their parents/guardians after school on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday until 4:30pm. Please note that the Book Fair will also be open on Saturday, December 9th during our Breakfast with the Bobcats!
Your support for this event helps our whole school. All purchases earn Scholastic Dollars that can be redeemed for books and educational resources for our school’s library. We are looking forward to a great school Book Fair!
Community Engagement Activities for December
Breakfast with the Bobcats: Our SCC and school staff will be hosting Breakfast with the Bobcats on Saturday December 9, 2023 from 9am -12 pm. Bring you family out to have breakfast with the Bobcats. We will be looking for donations to support this initiative.
Please click on the link to find a donation letter for this event. Breakfast with the Bobcats donation letter.docx Our Scholastic Book Fair will also be open.
Entry to this event is FREE however we will have boxes set up for donations of perishable items to give to our local food banks. Please click on the link for more information and to sign up for how you may be able to help us with this event. https://forms.gle/KZ1DvYvGrbD1ADQs5
We will have craft stations set up for families to attend, there will be a photo booth with a nominal cost to get a family photo and we will be having 3 basket draws. Students have been making “Rainbow Loom” Bracelets that will also be on sale with all the proceeds going towards Sick Kids Hospital. We look forward to seeing everyone out for this great community event!
We look forward to seeing everyone out for this great community event!
Ignite Foundation Chew Chew Train Food Drive
The classes are set to start collecting non-perishable items for our Chew Chew Train Food Drive for the DDSB Ignite Foundation. The class to bring in the most food items will win a pizza party! We will be collecting these items until Friday December 15, 2023.
The class that brings in the most donations will be receiving a Pizza Party!!
Volunteering at our School
We have had some parents ask about volunteering at the school. If you would like to volunteer at the school, there is a package that will need to be filled out as well as you will need to have an updated vulnerable sector criminal reference check completed and submitted as part of the package.
If you would like a package, please come into the office to pick one up.
Save the Date
- Nov. 28 – Twoonie Tuesday
- Nov. 30 - SCC meeting at 6 p.m.
- December 9 – Breakfast with the Bobcats
- December 12 – 15 – Senior Kindergarten Vision Screening
- December 15 – End of Chew Chew Train Food Drive
- December 22 - Last day of school Before Winter Break
- January 8 – School Resumes after Winter Break
Holiday Markets in Whitby and Oshawa
Get into the holiday spirit at the Candy Cane Market!
E.A. Fairman P.S. located at 620 Walnut Street Whitby
Join us on Saturday November 25, 2023 from 9 - 3 for a festive extravaganza featuring 47 amazing vendors, including 7 talented student vendors showcasing their creative talents. With a wide variety of goodies to choose from, you'll find the perfect gifts for your loved ones or treat yourself to something special.
But that's not all! We have an exciting Raffle Draw where you can win fantastic prizes. Plus, indulge in the warm and cozy atmosphere with a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. And don't forget to satisfy your cravings at our snack stand, which is proudly run by Grade 8 students.
Best of all, entry is absolutely free, and there's plenty of parking available. We encourage you to support local businesses and shop local this holiday season. So, bring your reusable shopping bag and get ready to discover unique treasures while supporting our community.
Here's an extra sweet treat for you! The first 500 people through the doors will receive a free candy cane. ????????
The Glen Street P.S. school community would like to invite you to attend Glen Street’s Winter Market at 929 Glen Street, this Saturday, November 25th from 10-4! There will be 60 vendors, a raffle table and 50/50 draw. All proceeds will go to Glen Street Public School. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sent on behalf of the Glen Street School Community
Dates of Significance
December 2nd
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, December 2, marks the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV) of December 2 1949).
The focus of this day is on eradicating contemporary forms of slavery, such as trafficking in persons
December 3rd
International day for Disabled Persons
Theme: Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world
Inspired by the seventy-seventh session of the General Assembly opening on 13 September under the theme, “A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges”, and in recognition that the world is at a critical moment in the history of the United Nations, it is time to act and find joint solutions in building a more sustainable and resilient world for all and for the generations to come.
The complex and interconnected crises facing humanity today, including the shocks resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and other countries, a tipping point in climate change, all pose humanitarian challenges of an unprecedented nature, as well as threats to the global economy.
Most often, in moments of crises, people in vulnerable situations such as persons with disabilities are the most excluded and left behind. In line with the central premise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to “leave no one behind”, it is crucial for governments, public and private sectors to collaboratively find innovative solutions for and with persons with disabilities to make the world a more accessible and equitable place.
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
December 5 is International Volunteer Day
This year, we mark International Volunteer Day (IVD) by recognizing the power of collective action: if everyone did.
If everyone volunteered, the world would be a better place. Imagine more than eight billion of us volunteering. Limitless possibilities for sustainable development – food and education for everyone, clean environment and good health, inclusive and peaceful societies, and more.
Volunteerism is an enormous renewable resource for social, economic and environmental problem-solving throughout the world. As the world faces mounting challenges, volunteers are often the first to help. Volunteers are at the fore in crises and emergencies, often in very testing and dire situations.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (UN)
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is observed in Canada on December 6 each year. Informally called White Ribbon Day, the day marks the anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre in 1989. As we reflect on the act of senseless violence that claimed the lives of 14 women, we emphasize our dedication to fighting the hatred that inspired the tragedy.
December 7 - 15 is Hannukah
Hanukkah, [known as the Festival of Lights], celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its defilement by the Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE. When the Jews sought to light the Temple's Menorah(the seven-branched candelabrum), they found only a single jar of olive oil that had escaped contamination by the Greeks. Miraculously, they lit the menorah and the one-day supply of oil lasted for eight days, until new oil could be prepared. Central to the holiday is the lighting of the menorah, an eight-branched candelabrum to which one candle is added on each night of the holiday until it is ablaze with light on the eighth night.
December 8th
Bodhi Day
In Japanese Zen, Bodhi Day is called "Rohatsu" and is the observance of enlightenment of the historical Buddha. Zen monasteries observe this day with a meditation retreat lasting several days. On the last night of a Rohatsu sesshin, monks and students often sit in meditation until dawn, as the Buddha did 25 centuries ago.
The enlightenment of the Buddha is among the most significant events in Buddhist history, and it's an event commemorated annually by many Buddhists. English speakers often call the observance Bodhi Day. The word bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali means "awakening" but is often translated into English as "enlightenment."
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