November 15, 2024
Dear Fieldstone Community,
We hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend. Term Two has started very well, and we continue to make each day fun, engaging, and productive.
As the weather becomes cooler, children become more susceptible to respiratory viruses. Toronto Public Health strongly recommends layers of protection (e.g., masking, vaccinations, stay-at-home if sick, frequent hand-washing, and clean surfaces) to help keep children and others safe. Please read the letter from Toronto Public Health HERE.
We have our November Pizza Lunch and Grub Day on Friday, November 29. This month’s theme is Cowboys & Cowgirls! Students can come to school in cowgirl or cowboy attire or in school uniform as scheduled. We hope our Spirit Days this year allow our students to express themselves creatively and have some fun!
We are always very focused on the academic success of our students. Please continue to share your thoughts with us as you see your child progressing and learning. We look forward to seeing you at the Parent Teacher Interviews on Friday, December 6. On this day, we will have an early dismissal for our students (at 11:40 a.m.). Appointments will be 5 – 10 minutes, depending on the grade and subject, and are available from 1:00 – 6:30 p.m. Bookings begin on Friday, November 22, by emailing frontdesk@fieldstoneschool.org. After-care will be available until 3:30 p.m. The rate is $10 per hour. If your child(ren) is staying past 11:40 a.m. on this day, please inform frontdesk@fieldstoneschool.org.
Take care, and have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Shumaila Khan
Head of School
Nominate your child’s teacher for the Prime Minister’s Award in Early Childhood Education!
More information HERE.
Toronto Public Health
Click HERE to read the Toronto Public Health (TPH) Letter for better safety and health this season.
November Lunch Order Form
Please click HERE for the November Lunch Menu form.
FPA Pizza & Grub Day form 2024 – 2025
Please click HERE to view the Pizza & Grub Day form.
Please click HERE to view the FDS monthly calendar (Sept – December). Thank you, Ms. Pasceri of FPA, for this calendar!
Sports next week
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Monday, Nov 18
Soccer (Girls and Boys) Grades 4 – 6 3:30 – 4:15
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Tuesday, Nov 19
Badminton (Girls and Boys) Grades 7 – 12 3:30 – 4:15 |
Wednesday, Nov 20
Open Gym (Girls and Boys) Grades 7 – 12 3:30 – 4:30 |
Thursday, Nov 21
Spike Ball (Girls and Boys) Grades 5 – 7 3:30 – 4:15
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Friday, Nov 22
Open Gym (Girls and Boys) Grades 7 – 12 3:30 – 4:30 |
Fall Clubs next week
| Monday, Nov 18
Earth Cubs |
Tuesday, Nov 19
French Night Club
Yearbook Club |
Wednesday, Nov 20
Math Square Art Club |
Thursday, Nov 21
Drama Club |
Friday, Nov 22
The Book Nook |
| Coding K – 4
(Final Session) |
Chess | Coding G5 +
(Final Session) |
| House | House Colour | House Points |
| Carr | dark green/green | 195 |
| Fox | red | 290 |
| Peterson | navy blue/blue | 360 |
| Richler | grey | 260 |
| Tuesday, November 19 | Field Trip to Toronto Aquarium 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday, November 22 | House Games |
| Friday, November 29 | FPA Event: Pizza & Grub Day – Cowgirls & Cowboys
November Reports issued at 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, December 5 | Fall Clubs end |
| Friday, December 6 | Parent-Teacher Interviews 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Early dismissal at 11:40 a.m. |
| Friday, December 13 | FPA Event: Pizza & Grub Day – Festive Attire
Winter Showcase – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, December 18 | House Games (Holiday Themed) |
| December 20, 2024 – January 3, 2025 | Winter Break |
Parents are requested to follow the route marked in the diagram below.
If you refer new students to Fieldstone and they enroll, you will receive a $1,000 tuition subsidy or cheque per new student as a token of appreciation.
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Character Counts! Pins Programme
Character building is important at Fieldstone, where we truly believe that character counts. The Character Counts! programme has found that there are at least six values that should be taught to all children. These are known as the “Six Pillars of Character”. Fieldstone students work diligently towards earning their Character Pins (photos on the right). We are very proud of them! Several students have been working diligently on their Character pins! You can find out more about the Character Counts Pin Programme HERE. If your child would like to participate in this wonderful programme, please ask your child to see Ms. Butcher.
Community Reminders and Updates
A reminder that smoking/vaping is not allowed within 20 meters of the school perimeter and is strictly prohibited on school property. This is both a school policy and provincial law.
There may be some children in your child’s class who have peanut and/or tree nut allergies. A friendly reminder that Fieldstone is a nut-free school. Please provide your child with nut-free snacks and lunch.