Brownridge Public School

This is a reminder that grade 8 graduation photos are Tuesday, Feb.3. Students should wear a white shirt. Boys should also wear a tie.

The Library is one place in our school that all students and teachers access regularly We are currently looking for volunteers to help in our Library. If you would like to help in any way please contact Mrs. Sanita at victoria.sanita@yrdsb.ca. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Brownridge is planning on building an outdoor classroom.

What is an outdoor classroom?

An outdoor classroom is a space that brings learning outside.  Teachers and students can gather or work there and experience nature while enjoying the outdoors.  It may include trees, benches, gardens, fitness and balance elements.

Benefits of outdoor learning

Everyone benefits from learning outdoors, especially young people. Our students will receive educational and health benefits from this nature-based programming.  Some of the benefits may include:  happier students, enhanced appreciation for the outdoors through interaction, improved learning experiences for tactile and experiential learners and incorporation of physical activity across subject areas.

Bingo Night proceeds will launch the fundraising for this project

Pictures of sample outdoor classrooms will be on display at Bingo Night on Thursday. We are in the early phases of planning this project, so stay tuned for more details as the spring arrives.

Kindergarten registration for the 2015-16 school year will begin on January 16, 2015. Please bring the required documents when you come to register. The school office is open from 8:30-3:30.

Required Documents:
•Proof of child’s age (Birth Certificate/Passport)
•Any legal documents related to custody arrangements if applicable
•Proof of Residency of the student – two documents, one from each of the categories below showing the home address;
◦Category A – notice of tax assessment, current rental/lease agreement, agreement to purchase including proof of purchase provided before the pupil attends the school, or property tax bill, and
◦Category B – utility bill, bank statement or other official document.
If you have questions about registration, please contact your local school.

Registration form and kindergarten questionnare are available to download on the YRDSB public site. http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/Kindergarten/Pages/default.aspx

We would like to celebrate our Canadian Junior Hockey Team victory at the World Junior Hockey Tournament as they won GOLD!!! If this post reaches you before your children dress for school (Tuesday), please suggest wearing any Canada gear or red and white to show our national pride.

Felicitations Canada!!