Friday File

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 

 

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 +    

 


Weekly Updates: 

Kindergarten – Grade Four

Grades Five – Seven


IMPORTANT DATES
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.  


Drop-off and Pick-up Routines 

Parents are requested to follow the route marked in the diagram below.  


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. 


Buddy Day

Help Fieldstone grow! If you know someone who’s interested in Fieldstone, send us an email so they can experience our unique programme.


Fieldstone Houses 
House  House Colour  House Points 
Carr  dark green/green  195 
Fox  red  290 
Peterson  navy blue/blue  360 
Richler  grey   260 

FDS Houses List  


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.