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IMPORTANT:Night school credit classes at the Adult Education Centre located at 100 Elm Drive in Mississauga have been cancelled for this evening ( February 8, 2010). ESL classes at 100 Elm Drive will run as usual. |
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Feb. 5, 2010 |
$400,000 donation will "provide life-saving support to Haitian children," says UNICEF president Peel District School Board students and staff raised almost $400,000 during a board-wide Send Hope to Haiti campaign. Schools planned a variety of fundraisers in support of UNICEF Canada, raising $390,000. The remaining $10,000 was donated to other charities. Nigel Fisher, president and CEO of UNICEF Canada, will attend the regular meeting of the board on Feb. 9 to accept the donation and provide an update on UNICEF's relief efforts in Haiti. |
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Feb. 3, 2010 |
Peel board provides parent tips to prepare children for kindergarten Parents can register children born in 2006 for kindergarten between Feb. 8 to 19. At registration, parents will receive a Stepping into Kindergarten package of tips and activities to help prepare their child for school. Registration dates for each school are available at www.peelschools.org by clicking on 'Kindergarten Registration' from the home page, or by calling the school. |
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Guidelines to assist school administrators during the months leading up to the municipal elections. |
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Peel implementation of full-day early learning for four- and five-year-olds |
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Bus cancellations and closing schools due to bad weather. more information | ||
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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. | ||
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The board has streamlined the process to enroll newcomer students. Find out how we are making it easier for families to register for school. | ||
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Find out more information about Kindergarten Registration. | ||
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At the Jan. 26 regular board meeting, Peel board trustees will consider a recommendation to change the boundaries and organization of Hillcrest and Whiteoaks schools. Effective September 2010, it is recommended that Hillcrest become a middle school, with grades 6 to 8. Students in kindergarten to grade 5 who previously would have attended Hillcrest are recommended to attend Whiteoaks school. | ||
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update on pH1N1 | ||
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Province-wide consulation on elementary curriculum - Have your say | ||
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The Ministry of Education is conducting a survey on a draft parent engagement policy. They welcome input from parents, caregivers, Parent Involvement Committee members, school council members and all others with an interest in education. |
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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. | ||
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New January deadline set to register children for French immersion flyer report to board visit Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) |
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From 2006 to 2009, the Peel board conducted a review of the gifted education program. |
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Board report on results of community consulation regarding proposed change to the Lorne Park Secondary School boundary | ||
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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. |
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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. | ||
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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. Administrative report. | ||
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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 | ||
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Peel board considers changes to busing service for students in elementary French immersion and extended French programs. Full details. | ||
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Student programs will expand on Britannia Farm thanks to new development plan Full Story | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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Teachers and caregivers can pick up recycled creative materials at the Creative Zone. |
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Preview The Smile Within, the Peel board's 2008 Annual Report. previous reports |
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Find out how to Go Beyond Words with human rights. |
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Find out more about how to order Powerful communication materials for your school or district. Order today! |
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See the goals document for 2005-2008, System planning for student success, the Student success 2005-08, 2-pg flyer (pdf file), and the System Planning for Student Success: Consultation Summary |
Highlights of the January 26, 2010 Meeting of the Board of Trustees
- Board hears special presentation on Peel Children and Youth Initiative
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Principal Marlyne King recognized as one of Canada's outstanding principals
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