February 21, 2025
Dear Fieldstone Community,
February keeps getting busier! The halls and classrooms of school are a-buzz with the sounds of learning and laughter, just the way we like it. Our students are working collaboratively across grades on their Cultural Showcase exhibits, and independently on their Science Showcase ones. The Grades K – 4 have already recorded their Science Showcase experiments and we are very proud of their ‘findings.’ We hope you will all join us at the Science Showcase later this month.
Our Elementary Girls Volleyball team have completed all their games. The tour made them a stronger team. We are extremely proud of the way our girls conducted themselves, and of the passion and grit they displayed at every single game. Brava, ladies! A huge thank you to Mr. Makubuya for his support and training and to the teachers who chaperoned the girls and cheered them on. There will be more tournaments down the road, and we’ll be rooting for you!
The verve was strong at the Valentine’s Day Dance, organised by the Fieldstone Parents Association. Our students had a lot of fun! Thank you to the FPA for always being there!
Our Public Speaking Contest finalists for the Intermediate group (Grade 7) will be presenting their speeches this Sunday (February 23), at a Royal Canadian Legion branch. The Primary (Grades 2 – 3) and Junior (4 – 6) group contestants will be presenting the Sunday after (March 2), a rescheduled date on account of the snowstorm. We are looking forward to seeing and supporting our contestants. Parents accompanying their child are requested to please remember to bring the original form with them to the branch. No more than two accompanying guests are permitted.
The next two weeks before March break are packed with fun and educational co-curricular activities. We have House Games, led by our newly elected House Captains and Vice Captains, a Karaoke Evening to raise funds for the Children’s Aid Society, Class group Photo Day, Cultural Showcase, Science Showcase, and – oh yes – a Ski Trip! Our younger students (K – 4) will enjoy an excursion to Legoland, kindly organised by the FPA, while the older students enjoy a day at the slopes!
And finally, some exciting news: Fieldstone will be participating in the Canada Super Spelling Bee! After the March Break, we will have class “Bees” leading up to a “Fieldstone Bee.” Please find word lists for the different grade groups below. We wish our bees the very best of luck!
Until next week, take care, have a fantastic weekend.
Sincerely,
Shumaila Khan
Head of School
FDS Elementary Girls Volleyball – February 18 v Hudson College
February 20 v UTS
House Games – February 19, 2025
Click HERE to read the Toronto Public Health (TPH) Letter for better safety and health this season.
Girls Volleyball Tournament (January 14 – March 3, 2025)
Schedule of play
Feb 25 FDS v ARS (3:00 p.m. away games)
March 3 CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT (Top Four Teams)
February After School Sports Schedule:
Winter Clubs (January 20 – March 7) & Tutorial Schedule
Please review the schedule by clicking the linkHERE.
Please fill out the Winter Clubs form HERE before January 17.
NEW! Lunch Recess Cooking Club: Hands-On Fun with Food!
Does your child love getting creative in the kitchen? Join the Cooking Club for hands-on, food-themed fun! This 6-week series of interactive classes is perfect for budding chefs in grades 3-7, combining creativity with practical kitchen skills. Each week, kids will make their own edible creations to take home.
Details:
- Cost: $120 for 6 classes
- When: Wednesdays during lunch recess, 12:20–12:40
- Start Date: Wednesday, January 22
Register by emailing [email protected]. Give your child a fun and tasty way to spend their lunch recess.
Class Highlights:
- No-Bake Energy Balls: Roll wholesome bites with oats, sunflower seed butter, and a hint of honey, perfect for after-school fuel.
- Rice Crispy Treats: Whip up puffed rice treats using a touch of honey and nut-free seed butter for a more nutritious option on the classic.
- DIY Trail Mix: Build a personalized trail mix packed with seeds, whole-grain cereal, and dried fruits for an energy-boosting snack.
- DIY Chocolate Bark: Design better-for-you chocolate bark topped with dried fruit and seeds.
- Handmade Pasta: Shape homemade pasta dough into fun designs to cook at home with your favourite sauce.
- Chocolate-Covered Pretzels and Fruit: Dip pretzels and fresh and dried fruit into melted chocolate, then decorate with toppings like sprinkles, seeds or coconut flakes for a fun treat.
After-School Clubs Coding
K – 4: January 14 – March 4 Tuesdays 3:25 – 4:25 p.m.
5 – 7: January 16 – March 6 Thursdays 3:25 – 4:25 p.m.
Please click HERE to register your child for after-school Coding.
After-School Clubs Chess – NEW
Please note that there is a change of date for one session:
Previous date: March 19th.
New date: April 2nd.
The remaining sessions of Chess Club will be on: February 26; March 5; March 26; April 2.
February Lunch Menu
Please click HERE for the February 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!
New Student Referral Programme
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.
Help Fieldstone grow! If you know someone who’s interested in Fieldstone, send us an email so they can experience our unique programme.
| House | House Colour | House Points |
| Carr | dark green/green | 420 |
| Fox | red | 415 |
| Peterson | navy blue/blue | 610 |
| Richler | grey | 435 |
| Wednesday, February 26 | Ski Day Grades 5 – 7 (7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Legoland Trip Grades K – 4 (9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) |
| Friday, February 28 | Fieldstone Science Showcase (1:45 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.) |
| Monday, March 3 | Picture Day – missed photos and class groups |
| Wednesday, March 5 | House Games (2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.) |
| Thursday, March 6 | Karaoke evening (3:15 – 4:15 p.m.) |
| Friday, March 7 | Cultural Showcase
March Reports available on the Connect portal |
| Monday, March 10 | March Break begins – No classes |
| Monday, March 24 | March Break ends – Classes resume |
| Tuesday, March 25 | In-Class Spelling Bees |
| Thursday, March 27 | Fieldstone Spelling Bee (Grades 1 – 7) |
| Friday, March 28 | FPA Pizza Lunch & Career Day |
| Tuesday, April 1 | Spring Clubs begin |
| Friday, April 4 | Early dismissal – Parent teacher Interviews 1:00 – 6:30 p.m. |
Parents are requested to follow the route marked in the diagram below.
Social Media
Please follow us on social media to keep up with our latest events, photos, and activities. Click below for links.
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.