Peel District School Board

What new

	Nov. 3, 2009
	Peel implementation of full day learning for four and five year olds The province has now announced further details about the phased implementation of full day learning for four and five year olds. Parents may have questions about which Peel schools are expected to host the program starting in fall, 2010. At this point, we are working with clearly defined ministry criteria to develop a list of proposed schools to implement the full day program in September, 2010. This will be a difficult process in Peel because of the issues of space, the need to ensure fairness and equity in the location of sites, the importance of considering the social risk index and the lack of capital funding in the first year of the program. This list of proposed Peel District School Board schools will be reviewed by the ministry and we expect to receive back from the ministry an approved list of sites at the end of January, 2010. At that point, we will inform the schools, and put in place a communication plan for parents and staff. For more information on the program, visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/earlylearning/

	Oct. 16, 2009
	Date set for French immersion information evenings Is French immersion right for your child? Find out more at special information evenings at all French immersion schools in Peel on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 7 p.m. Hold the date and watch for more information from your school. Remember the deadline to register for French immersion is Friday, January 29, 2010.

	Nov. 6, 2009
	Peel board students, staff honour war veterans Students and staff across the Peel District School Board will recognize Remembrance Day with special events and activities. Staff will also participate in a special ceremony at the HJA Brown Education Centre to remember and honour those who risked, and even today, risk their lives to stand up for what Canada believes in.

	Nov. 5, 2009
	Peel board staff and students raise close to $12,000 for victims of Asia-Pacific disasters Peel District School Board staff and students have raised $11,796.97 to help individuals and families affected by last month's three separate natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. According to UNICEF these disasters have affected millions of people and caused death, widespread flooding and destruction.

Spotlight

	October update on pH1N1

	Province-wide consulation on elementary curriculum - Have your say

	Proposed New Sites for French immersion The board will consider a report creating five new French immersion sites and resulting boundary changes for elementary schools. The board will discuss the report on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 6 p.m. in the Brampton Room at the HJA Brown Education Centre. The board is expected to vote on the report at the regular meeting of the board on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m.

	It's never been easier to 'Get the Facts' and answers to the most frequently asked questions on the Peel board's web site. Looking for general information about the Peel board or your child's education? Call 905-890-1010 for our switchboard. They will direct you to the right individual or department to answer your questions.

	The board has streamlined the process to enroll newcomer students. Find out how we are making it easier for families to register for school.

	The Holy Days and Holidays calendar 2009-2010 helps acknowledge the rich diversity of faith traditions of Peel board staff and students. Some of the days of commemoration are listed in the calendar.

	New January deadline set to register children for French immersion flyer report to board visit Canadian Parents for French (Ontario)

	From 2006 to 2009, the Peel board conducted a review of the gifted education program. executive summary full report literature review

	Board report on results of community consulation regarding proposed change to the Lorne Park Secondary School boundary

	Find out more information about Kindergarten Registration.

	Replacement of sewage system at Palgrave Public School: The existing sewage system at Palgrave Public School will be replaced, to coincide with the construction of the new replacement school.

	See the board's Annual Planning Document to learn more about new schools, additions to existing schools, identification of schools for potential consolidation, identification of schools for an accomodation review, boundary changes, community maps, information items, enrolment statistics and 10-year projections.

	Streetsville accommodation review - An accommodation review has been established for the following schools: Russell Langmaid, Ray Underhill, Vista Heights, Willow Way and Edenrose public schools. Final ARC report.

	An Accommodation Review Committee has been established for the following schools: Allan A. Martin Sr. Public School, Byngmount Beach Public School, Lyndwood Public School and Neil C. Matheson Public School. More information. Final ARC report. Administrative report

	Peel board considers changes to busing service for students in elementary French immersion and extended French programs. Full details.

	Student programs will expand on Britannia Farm thanks to new development plan Full Story

	2009 Education Development Charges By-Law Policy Review Report Background Study

	The Discover Diversity School Program was developed to introduce common values that cultures and faiths share as responsible and committed members of the Canadian Mosaic. More information

	To guide our review of the special education delivery model, the Peel board held Future Search: Reshaping special education for Peel students. This three-day consultation process proved invaluable in establishing shared goals, standards, implementation strategies and curriculum priorities for the board. More information and full report

	Teachers and caregivers can pick up recycled creative materials at the Creative Zone.