Claude Watson School for the Arts Weekly Update Friday October 19, 2018 Upcoming Events October 22 Student Vote 2018 Toronto Election 2018 October 24 Grade 8 Scientist in the School October 25 Grade 4 trip to McMichael TDSB X-Country Finals October 29 School Council October 31 Pizza Lunch Halloween November 6 Photo Re-Take Day November 9 Remembrance Day Assembly Uniform Day November 13 Progress Reports go home November 15 Parent Teacher Interviews (4:00pm 8:00pm) November 16 PD Day and Interviews Terry Fox Campaign 2018 On Thursday October 18, 2018 a representative from the Terry Fox Foundation visited CWSA to present us with a 30 year banner. This banner honours thirty years of work by CWSA students, staff, parents and community raising money for cancer research. We would like to congratulate the entire CWSA community for this fantastic achievement. We are almost at our goal for 2018 2019 Keep going CWSA! Thanks to the Parent Council On behalf of the staff I wish to thank the CWSA Parent Council for the fantastic breakfast on Tuesday October 16, 2018. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful food. CWSA Boys Soccer Team: By Ray M. Congratulations to the Grade 7/8 Boys Soccer Team for moving on to the next round- the Conference Finals! On October 11, we played against both R.J. Lang and Lawrence Heights. We won both games despite playing both of them in a row. The 7/8 Boys Soccer Team will be playing again on October 23 where they hope to seek another victory in the Finals. Go Phoenix Go!!! Claude Watson Runs Congratulations to our Cross Country Team who travelled to Earl Bales Park for the North Conference Finals. CWSA had eight runners who qualified for this meet and all did very well; Gloria C. (71), Richard X. (75), Odin B. (20), Sophie L. (42), Yuan C. (18), David Y (6), Michael L. (22) and Elliot J. (34). Odin, Yuan, David, Michael and Elliot will be going on to represent Claude Watson at the City Finals next Thursday. We wish them the best of luck. Thank you to Ms. Mackay for stepping in and helping the team out. Claude Watson School for the Arts Page 1
Used Uniform and Dancewear Sale We still have a large number of items available from our used uniform and dancewear sale. We have decided that we are going to give families another opportunity to purchase items. On Thursday, October 25, we will be displaying items in the Multi-Purpose from 3:30-4:15 and on Friday morning from 7:30-8:15. This will be the last opportunity to purchase used items. Following the sale, we will need time to reconcile all sales. Items not sold will be returned to students in their homerooms. Funds acquired through the sale of items will be distributed in early November. Parents will receive a notice of payment. Please be patient. Please Note: After the Class will be relocated to the library on Thursday October 25, 2018. Wool You Help? Ms. Mongillo is looking for help. The Grade five students will be starting a weaving unit using looms and wool. We are searching for donations of wool that people might not be using. We would be happy to take full or partial rolls of wool, any style and a variety of colours. Donations can be dropped off at the main office. Secondary Transition Night We would like to thank all of the parents who came out last night to our Secondary School information night. We hope you got all the needed information. This week we are publishing the Optional Attendance Form with the weekly update. Please use this form if your child is applying to specialized programs. This form must be signed by Mr. Lucas so please ensure you get his signature before you submit the form to the Secondary School. This week you can find the following files attached to the weekly update: TDSB Optional Attendance Form A copy of the Power Point that was presented last night at our Secondary School information night A link to TDSB Secondary School Information Nights A link to find your home school A link to find your gifted home school Grade 8: A Message from TOPS @ Marc Garneau There will be an alternative exam date for students taking other exams and applications on November 16th. The alternative exam date is Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7AM. There will be 150 spots available for this alternate date, which will be given by a first come, first serve basis. Registration for this alternate exam date will begin within the next few weeks on our website, so it is recommended to check back regularly to register: http://www.topsprogram.ca/tops-entranceexam-2/. Additionally, if anyone is writing on this alternate date, please have them arrive slightly in advance - around 6:45AM - and no later than 7AM to get settled Please ensure you contact the office if your child is going to be late because they are writing the TOPS exam. Claude Watson School for the Arts Page 2
CWSA Performance Uniform Day CWSA will be having a performance uniform day on Friday November 9, 2018. On this date all CWSA students are expected to be at school in their performance uniform for the full day. Complete details on the performance uniform are available below. Students are able to bring a sweater/sweatshirt to wear in class as required. CWSA Performance Uniform Claude Watson School for the Arts has a performance uniform that students must wear when the school is performing (Celebrations, Reflections and other opportunities). Students might also be required to wear their performance uniform during trips to concerts, galleries or performances. Each autumn CWSA has a performance uniform day to ensure all students have the required uniform for upcoming performances/school trips. We have 2 dates in November where students need to have their uniforms: Friday November 9, 2018 Full Uniform for Check Day/Remembrance Day Assembly Thursday November 22, 2018 Grade 5 students must wear their uniform on their trip to the theatre Here are details about the uniform: Each student is required to wear the CWSA blue navy blue polo this is only available from CWSA and can be purchased using School Cash Online Each student is required to wear Khaki pants or a khaki skirt. We do not sell the khaki pants or skirt here at CWSA. We strongly recommend families use Old Navy to purchase the pants or skirt. The Old Navy colour we use is rolled oat Here are links to the correct items: o Boys:(https://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=3 3970&pcid=5924&vid=1&pid=284361013) o Girls: Pants (https://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=36684 &pcid=36516&vid=1&pid=656300003 ) o Girls: Skirt (https://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=36689 &pcid=36516&vid=1&pid=223441013) Students who wear pants must wear a black belt Students who wear a skirt should have navy stockings or tights please note: no leggings please Students should have black socks and black dress shoes Please contact the office if you have any questions about the uniforms. Claude Watson School for the Arts Page 3
Uniform Support CWSA requires all students to have a performance uniform. Please contact the office if you need any assistance getting the required uniform items. We are committed to ensuring all children in our school have the items they need to successfully participate in all aspects of our program. Dance Clothing Over the past few years it has become harder and harder for CWSA to order the dance shirts for students. This autumn it has become evident that CWSA will no longer be able to order the same shirts that we have ordered in the past. Of course CWSA will always allow students to wear the orange/blue dance shirts as they are wonderful items and they support our program well. Today we are opening up Cash Online to sell the rest of the dance clothing we have in stock. We have a limited supply. We have reduced the prices and hope to get this clothing out to our students. If you are interested please check out our online store. On your right you will see a full list of remaining items. Items will be sold on a first come first serve basis. If we run out of an item we will of course offer the family a full refund. Colour Type Size Stock Orange Short Sleeve Youth Small 4 Blue Short Sleeve Youth Small 2 Orange Short Sleeve Youth Medium 0 Blue Short Sleeve Youth Medium 0 Orange Short Sleeve Youth Large 2 Blue Short Sleeve Youth Large 0 Orange Short Sleeve Youth Extra Large 4 Blue Short Sleeve Youth Extra Large 0 Orange Short Sleeve Adult Small 5 Blue Short Sleeve Adult Small 5 Orange Short Sleeve Adult Medium 5 Blue Short Sleeve Adult Medium 0 Orange Short Sleeve Adult Large 1 Blue Short Sleeve Adult Large 1 Orange Short Sleeve Adult Extra Large 0 Blue Short Sleeve Adult Extra Large 1 Orange Long Sleeve Youth Small 3 Blue Long Sleeve Youth Small 5 Orange Long Sleeve Youth Medium 3 Blue Long Sleeve Youth Medium 7 Orange Long Sleeve Youth Large 4 Blue Long Sleeve Youth Large 0 Orange Long Sleeve Youth Extra Large 4 Blue Long Sleeve Youth Extra Large 5 Orange Long Sleeve Adult Small 4 Blue Long Sleeve Adult Small 6 Orange Long Sleeve Adult Medium 2 Blue Long Sleeve Adult Medium 12 Orange Long Sleeve Adult Large 5 Blue Long Sleeve Adult Large 5 Orange Long Sleeve Adult Extra Large 2 Blue Long Sleeve Adult Extra Large 0 Claude Watson School for the Arts Page 4
From the Student Council Hallowe en 2018? This Hallowe en, the Student Council has planned many exciting events as follows: Scary Story Contest: There will be two separate contests, one for the juniors (Grade 4-6) and one for the seniors (Grade 7-8). Students are invited to write an original story that is scary and Hallowe en themed. The stories should be within 500 words, and must be school appropriate. The submissions will start this week, and you may submit your story to the Student Council email: cwsa.council@gmail.com. The winner will have their story on the weekly update, and everyone will receive a participation prize. Art Showcase: Students are invited to participate in this year s Art Showcase. Please submit online art to the Student Council email and any other type to the office. Any art that is entered will be posted around the gym for the students to admire during the dance, and will be returned after Halloween. It must be school appropriate, and it can be in any size. The art submissions will be starting this week. All students who submit an artwork will be awarded a participation prize. DIY Costume Contest: This year, we are continuing the tradition of the DIY Costume Contest. Your costume must be put together by yourself. Store bought items will not count, unless you have modified them or added them onto your handmade costume. There will be a prize for each class winner, and participation prizes. We will be taking a picture of the winners, which will be on the weekly update after Halloween. Food Drive: Our food drive begins Monday, October 22nd and ends Friday, November 2nd. The food collected will be donated to the food bank located in Corvette Junior Public School. You are encouraged to donate non-perishable boxed food, canned food, toiletries, baby food, and other items people would need. Please make sure that this food is not past its expiry date. A Reminder about Hallowe en Costumes Dressing up for Hallowe en is fun and exciting, but this day also provides an opportunity to discuss costume choices with our children. Dressing in a way that reduces a culture to a caricature suggests that that culture is less important than others. We ask that parents and students be sensitive as they select a costume to wear at school. In 2015 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada published their recommendations to help all Canadians address the impact of residential schools on First Nations peoples across Canada. We are reminded of the important role First Nations peoples have in the continued development of Canada. The truth is that wearing an authentic Indian costume for Hallowe en caricaturizes significant regalia such as headdresses and jingle dresses, negating the fact that the right to wear these must traditionally be earned. On behalf of the Claude Watson community and the School Advisory Council I would like to extend a big thank you to the moms who generously gave up their time to assist with the Used Clothing Sale. Without your efforts the sale would not have been such a success. Congratulations! Claude Watson School for the Arts Page 5
Thanks to all the Volunteers We would like to extend a big thank you to the moms who generously gave up their time to assist with the Used Clothing Sale. Without your efforts the sale would not have been such a success. Congratulations! We would also like to thank Monica for her leadership and hard work getting the uniform sale up and running. A job well done! Please Sign In at the Office Parents, guardians and guests are reminded that it is a requirement of the TDSB that all adults sign in at the office when they enter the school. Ms. Larmour our Office Administrator will maintain a sign in / sign out binder on the main counter. Parents, adults and non-cwsa Staff/Students must report to the office before going anywhere in our building. WE NEED YOUR HELP: IF YOUR CHILD IS GOING TO BE AWAY OR LATE PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE DAILY (BEFORE 8:20) BY CALLING 416-395-3180 This is a safety issue please do not just tell a teacher please let the office know. We appreciate your attention to this issue. Claude Watson School for the Arts Page 6