November 8, 2024
Dear Fieldstone Community,
We hope everyone enjoys this long weekend as we reflect on the successful completion of our first term and the wonderful accomplishments of our students. We continue to applaud the efforts and enthusiasm of our students and teachers, and we are, as always, grateful to be part of such a supportive, caring community.
We held a Remembrance Day Ceremony on Thursday to respectfully acknowledge Remembrance Day and show gratitude to those who served and sacrificed for our country. Our students looked lovely wearing their Number One uniform and their poppies. Joey (SK), Danilo (Grade 5), Jordana (Grade 7) and Niko (Grade 5) shared personal accounts of heroism and valour of family; they brought medals of honour and personal belongings of their veterans to the assembly. Aarav (Grade 4), Sydney (Grade 5) and Dylan (Grade 7) recited moving poems in French and English, and Jordana recited the Commitment to Remember. A moving rendition of O Canada by our school choir and band and a nostalgic song from 1917 ‘Back Home in Indiana’ was performed by Mr. Morales and Fieldstone’s musical talent: Sophia (Grade 6) on the violin, Peter (Grade 11) on the piano, and Keeyan (Grade 10) on the drums. A recording of the Rouse was played, and a two-minute silence was observed. We are incredibly proud of our students and would like to thank the parents who came to the assembly and those who shared their precious familial histories with us. We appreciate the many donations received for the Royal Canadian Legion.
A reminder that if you wish for your child/ren to have photo retakes taken, please let us know by Monday, November 11, by sending us an email (frontdesk@fieldstoneschool.org). We will be taking Kindergarten Grad pics and retakes on Friday, November 15th.
Take care, and have a wonderful long weekend.
Sincerely,
Shumaila Khan
Head of School
Remembrance Day Assembly (November 7th, 2024)
Toronto Public Health
Click HERE to read the Toronto Public Health (TPH) Letter for better safety and health this season.
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
Monday, Nov 11
PD Day – No classes |
Tuesday, Nov 12
Badminton (Girls and Boys) Grades 7 – 12 3:30 – 4:15 |
Wednesday, Nov 13
Open Gym (Girls and Boys) Grades 7 – 12 3:30 – 4:30 |
Thursday, Nov 14 Spike Ball (Girls and Boys) Grades 5 – 7 3:30 – 4:15
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Friday, Nov 15
Open Gym (Girls and Boys) Grades 7 – 12 3:30 – 4:30 |
Fall Clubs next week
Monday, Nov 11
PD Day – No classes |
Tuesday, Nov 12
French Night Club Yearbook Club |
Wednesday, Nov 13
Math Square Art Club |
Thursday, Nov 14
Drama Club |
Friday, Nov 15
The Book Nook |
Coding K – 4 | Chess | Coding G5 + |
Monday, November 11 | PD Day – No classes |
Tuesday, November 12 | Term 2 begins |
Friday, November 15 | Picture Day – Retakes & Grad Pictures
FPA Event: Tea Party for Parents in the Library |
Friday, November 22 | FPA Event: World Cultures Day – 2:10 – 3:30 p.m. |
Friday, November 29 | FPA Event: Pizza & Grub Day – Cowgirls & Cowboys
November Reports issued at 4:30 p.m. |
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.
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 | 195 |
Fox | red | 290 |
Peterson | navy blue/blue | 360 |
Richler | grey | 260 |
FDS Houses List
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.