Welcome Back, Mount Royal families. The start of 2021 has truly been like no other. This year we are ready to serve your children, ensuring safety for all. January 4th was the start of remote learning for all students and Mount Royal Educators have been connecting with their students. Our mission is to ensure all our students are learning virtually and have access to a device. We are working hard to make sure all requests are being honoured to the best of our ability.
We will continue to communicate with you and update you whenever we hear new information. Our Electronic Sign is updated regularly with information including upcoming school programs and positive messages for everyone.
We encourage you to please connect with your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns. Staff are here to assist you and work together with you. Our office staff and administration are here to serve you throughout the instructional day. Feel free to contact the office with any queries at 905-794-4733. Please remember that the deadline for students to change school learning platforms is January 11th, 2021 at 12 p.m. Families will need to email at mountroyal.ps@peelsb.com the following information: Student Name, Student Number and Learning Model Choice (online or in school). These changes will take effect on February 10th, 2021. This will be the last opportunity to switch learning models this school year. After January 11th, students will remain in their chosen learning model until the end of the 2020-2021 school year. There will not be another opportunity to switch learning models.
Families, please know that we are here to support you. If you and your family have been affected by COVID19 and are seeking support, please reach out to me directly. We will do what we can to assist you and your family.
We look forward to having our next School Council Meeting on Tuesday January 26th at 7:00 p.m. Our School Council Chairs Mrs. Pawa and Mr. Hunter await your presence.
Please stay safe, stay humble and stay kind
With Gratitude
Aamer Zuberi
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Ontario Extends Teacher-Led Online Learning Until January 25th to Keep Students and Staff Safe
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate throughout the province, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is extending certain measures to keep students, education staff, and residents of Northern Ontario safe. This means, elementary students will not return to in-person learning on Jan. 11, 2021. Instead, kindergarten to grade 8 students will continue to learn remotely until Monday, Jan. 25, 2021.
Message from Trustee Balbir Sohi
Happy New Year to all Peel families and staff! This past year has been full of challenges for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty and disruption in our lives and continues to do so. We have shown our collective strength through our resilience and perseverance. It couldn’t have been done without the continuous support of staff and administration. They adapted to constant change in order to keep our students and families safe. I know that this is a difficult time for everyone and I emphasize the importance of reaching out for help if you need it. As your Board trustee, I am always here to support you and listen to your questions and concerns. Please do not hesitate to reach out and contact me at balbir.sohi@peelsb.com or 416 828-4330. As we enter the New Year, I wish all our families and staff good health, happiness and success, and remind everyone to stay safe
Online Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Next School Year
Children born in 2017 can start school in September 2021
The Peel District School Board is now accepting online kindergarten registrations for the 2021-22 school year. Registration is open for families of children born in 2017, as well as for children born in 2016 who did not enroll previously due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. To find out what school their child will attend, families can use the Find Your School tool on the board’s website.
At the Peel District School Board, Kindergarten is a place to play, wonder and learn. As co-learners, educators plan intentional play-based learning experiences that encourage children to explore, discover, and problem-solve. Families bring diverse social and cultural perspectives and are welcomed as valuable contributors to their children’s learning.
Register in three simple steps
1. Visit our online kindergarten registration portal and sign up for an account.
2. Fill in the registration form and upload copies of the following required documents:
- Proof of child’s age and legal name (one of the following)
- Birth Certificate/Birth Registration Card
- Citizenship Card/Certificate/Passport/Permanent Resident Card/Confirmation of Permanent Residence
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Refugee/Convention Refugee Permit
- Current proof of address (one of the following)
- Agreement of Purchase and Sale of House
- Latest Municipal Tax Assessment (MPAC) / Tax Bill
- Phone / Cable/ Internet Bill
- Utility Bill (water, hydro, gas)
- Bank Statement / Letter from Financial Institution / Credit Card Statement
- Government forms (e.g., Canada Post, Service Canada documents)
- Proof of Citizenship/Immigration Status (if applicable)
- Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement.
- Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated or an exemption form.
3. Submit your application and wait to be contacted by your child’s new school.
Registration support
Technical support is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Call 905-755-8849, option #1. For more information about the kindergarten program in Peel public schools, contact your local elementary school or 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2595.
For more information about the kindergarten program and how to register online, visit the board’s Kindergarten website. On this website, families will also find resources and activities to help their child’s transition to kindergarten, including a video overview of the program and an online information session with frequently asked questions for families.
Kindergarten planning for students with special needs
The Peel board’s Special Education Support Services department looks forward to working with families as planning for their child’s entry to school begins. A virtual parent information session will be held on Jan. 14, 2020 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to support Kindergarten entry planning for September 2021 for students with special needs via Microsoft Teams.
When registering, families will be required to complete the Planning for Entry to School Form and upload it in the online kindergarten registration portal. Schools will also follow up with registered families to support them closely and meet their child’s needs.
To learn more and prepare for registration, please review the following Parent letter – Enrolling students with special needs.
For more information, visit the board’s Kindergarten website.
Changes to inclement weather days to keep schools safe
This year, we have adjusted school routines in many ways to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and support the health and safety of our students, staff members and families. As we enter the winter months, we have made some important changes for days when buses are cancelled and/or school buildings are closed due to extreme weather conditions.
Bus cancellation days
This school year, when buses are cancelled for part or all of Peel region, school buildings will also be closed to all students in affected municipalities. Please do not send your child to school on these days. Instead, students will learn at home through live, online classes, where possible. Students already enrolled in online learning will continue with their regular school routines. Contact your child’s educator and/or principal for more information. When buses are cancelled, child care programs will remain open. Contact your child care provider for details.
Full board closure days
In the very rare instance that it is unsafe to open schools due to severe inclement weather, we will announce that school buildings and board offices are closed to all students and staff for the day. On these days, students who would typically attend school in person will learn at home through live, online classes, where possible. Students already enrolled in the online learning will continue with their regular school routines. All in-person activities at board offices and schools, including child care, will be cancelled.
Communication to families
During inclement weather days, the decision to close schools or cancel buses will be shared by 6:15 a.m. If no closures or cancellations have been announced by 6:15 a.m., buses are running and schools are open.
How to find out if schools are closed or buses are cancelled: · Peel District School Board’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media accounts. · Student Transportation of Peel Region website: http://www.stopr.ca · Peel District School Board’s website: http://www.peelschools.org. Subscribe to receive email alerts.
· School websites
· 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146
Speak to your principal to learn more. For more information and to view translations of this document, visit http://www.peelschools.org/parents/weather
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu amidst a pandemic
It’s flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible. Getting the flu shot this year is more important than ever, in order to reduce the chance of having an illness that can be confused for COVID-19. Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it.
Get your annual flu shot: The flu shot is your best defense against the flu. The flu virus changes frequently so you need to get the vaccine every Fall. There are many locations across Peel where you can get your flu shots by appointment only:
- Family Doctors’ offices
- Walk-in clinics
- Pharmacies
Remember to physically distance and wear a mask at the clinic to help protect yourself and others.
Be sure to contact your healthcare provider to book an appointment, as walk-ins are not accepted due to COVID-19 safety measures.
Keep children home when they’re sick: If your child develops flu-like signs and symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue), keep them home from school. Contact your health care provider if symptoms are severe.
Practice good hygiene: Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash. Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow, if they don’t have a tissue. They should also avoid touching their eyes, nose or mouth. This is how germs are spread.
Wash your hands: Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer, especially after they cough or sneeze.
For more information, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit http://www.peelregion.ca/flu.
Student Immunization for Grades 7 and 8
Due to COVID-19, Peel Public Health will not be holding immunization clinics in schools during the 2020-21 school year. Students that need a vaccine will be able to book an appointment with the Peel Public Health Immunization Program in a Brampton or Mississauga location.
There will be a phased approach for immunization clinic based on grade:
· Grade 8, 9 & 12 will be targeted first for immunization
· Grades 7, 10 & 11 will be targeted second for immunization. Peel Public Health will notify families when they can start booking for immunizations.
For current Grade 7 students who have not yet started their immunizations, Peel Public Health will notify you when to start booking for the missed immunizations. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
If you have not yet submitted a consent form for your child to receive their immunizations, you will have the opportunity to complete one when booking your student’s appointment.
For current Grade 8 students who missed their immunizations in the spring (while in grade 7) due to school closures you will have the opportunity to select a date and time to schedule an appointment that is convenient for you. Current grade 8 students can book an appointment online using Google Chrome: https://peelregion.inputhealth.com/ebooking.
If you are unable to access or complete the e-booking, please call 905-799-7700 for assistance.
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