Characteristic for the Month
of February: - Fairness
February Events
Friday, February 9
• Pizza Lunch
Friday, February 9
• Pizza Lunch
Tuesday February 13
• Reports sent home
Thursday, February 15 - evening
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 16 – PA Day
• Parent – Teacher Conferences
Monday, February 19
• Family Day – no school
Wednesday, February 21
• Beach Vacation Day
Friday, February 23
• Pizza Lunch
Tuesday February 27
• Bonhomme Carnivale
Wednesday, February 28
• Pink Shirt Day
• School Council Meeting 6:30
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Winter Weather and Student Transportation
From time to time, it may be necessary to cancel
student transportation, classes and/or programs
because of severe weather. On rare occasions, severe
weather makes it necessary to close schools,
administrative offices or sites.
With approximately 236,000 students in 583 schools,
any decision to cancel buses, classes and/or programs
or to close sites can have a significant impact on
thousands of families across Toronto. This decision is
not taken lightly. When schools remain open on days
with inclement weather, parents/guardians make the
final decision on whether to send their children to school
and they can keep children home from school if they so
choose.
Should a cancellation or closure be necessary,
information will be posted on the TDSB web site and
TDSB social media 6 a.m. Visit the website to learn
about Snow/Cold Weather and the Procedure for
Severe Weather.
Beverly Kirsh, Principal
Beverly Kirsh Marwa Hamid Weidong Pei Ara Aghnara
Superintendent Trustee Co-Chairs
416-394-3909 416-397-3061 School Council
 Winter Safety Tips Grade One Book Giveaway
This January the weather has been quite variable – cold, warm, Every year, all grade 1 students across Canada receive
windy, wet and slippery. Generally, we look to winter for its a book as part of a national reading initiative,
many wonderful opportunities for outdoor fun. If we are coordinated since 2000, by the Canadian Children’s
fortunate, the weather during the coming month will be more Book Centre (CCBC), in cooperation with school boards
amenable to outdoor winter play. In order to keep everyone and libraries across Canada. The goal of the program is
safe, here are a few winter reminders: to help all Canadian children develop a love and a
• Wear warm clothing, including hats and mitts. passion for reading by providing each child with a book
of their own to take home.
• Dressing in layers keeps children warmer, safer and more
comfortable and allows for fluctuations in temperature. Please This year’s book is Chaiwala!, written by Priti Birla
send indoor shoes to school so that the children can leave Maheshwari, illustrated by Ashley Barron and published
their wet boots and shoes at the back of the classroom. by Owlkids Books.. Learn more about the title
at https://www.bookcentre.ca/td-grade-one-book-
• There is NO SNOW THROWING at school.
giveaway/activities-and-resources
• Pushing games are not allowed.
Each book is meant to be taken home by Grade One
• Students are not allowed to run or play tag on or near the
students to read with their caregivers. The books are not
playscapes. They may not use the playscape when it is
intended for classroom or school libraries.
slippery or if the ground below it is frozen.
• I know you don’t need another reminder but…You are aware
of the dangers of scarves, cords and drawstrings on jackets,
hats and coats. They can catch on playground equipment, African Heritage [Black History]
escalators, fences, cribs, vehicles, etc. Please be alert to the Month
potential danger that these components of clothing present to
our children and make sure your child is dressed safely.
During the month of February, the TDSB proudly
recognizes African Heritage (Black History) Month.
It is an occasion to celebrate the many
Lunar New Year achievements and contributions of peoples of
February 10, 2024 — The Year of the Dragon African descent to Canada and the world. The
chosen theme of 2023-2024 is Our Black Is...
Chinese New Year 2024 is a Year
of the Dragon, more specifically,
To kick off African Heritage (Black History) Month
Wood Dragon, starting from
at the TDSB, we are excited to extend an invitation
February 10th, 2024, and lastingto all students, staff and the TDSB community to
until January 28th, 2025. join us in marking this significant month with
entertainment, and noteworthy speakers. Several
The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac are Rat, Ox, Tiger, educational opportunities are being organized for
Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, our students and staff throughout the month of
Dog, and Pig. February and beyond will be shared at the African
Heritage (Black History) Month Virtual Launch
celebration.

We'll be thrilled to have you join us! Details are

noted below and attached.
African Heritage (Black History) Month Virtual
Launch Celebration
Date: Thursday, February 1st, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Link: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/stream/LiveWebcast-
African-Heritage-Month.html

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 Tamil Heritage Month Web Sites
January 2024

Tamil Heritage Month is proudly recognized during the Check out the following websites for curriculum supports
month of January at the Toronto District School Board and activities.
since January 2016. This year, the theme for Tamil
Heritage Month is Our Memories, Our Truths, Our http://www.khanacademy.org/
Paths Forward: A Mosaic of Tamil Identity. To mark
www.starfall.com
Tamil Heritage Month, various educational opportunities
will be offered to students to learn about the history, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
culture, and traditions.
http://www.manythings.org
Somali Heritage Month Event:
http://www.superteacherworksheets.com
Invitation to Attend
February 9th, 2024 / 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm www.bogglesworldesl.com

We are delighted to announce the continued celebration Playground Pals

of Somali Heritage at the TDSB, an occasion marked by
recognition and appreciation of Somali traditions and Do you need someone to play with at recess?? Do
customs. In our commitment to providing enriching you need ANY kind of help??? Well you’re in luck!
experiences for our students, we extend a warm invitation There is something JUST for YOU!!
to all to join us in celebrating the richness of Somali PLAYGROUND PALS!!!! These awesome
culture on February 9th, 2024, at Kipling Collegiate students are here to help during recess periods.
Institute from 6-9 pm (flyer). Different teams of students come out FIVE times a
week during recesses. They can be spotted
Aligned with this year's theme, "Educate. Elevate. Excel.," outside during recesses by looking for 2 or 3
the event promises an immersive exploration of Somali people with brightly coloured vests.
heritage. The Somali Heritage Month committee, in
collaboration with the Somali Centre for Culture and If you are bored, the playground pals will be glad to
Recreation, has curated a captivating evening dedicated help you ANY time. ONCE AGAIN PLEASE GIVE
to cultural celebration, exploration, and affirmation. A BIG THANKS TO Ms. Rachshtul!!! Their job is
to keep everyone safe and make sure everyone
This cultural exploration through the arts will showcase a has LOTS of fun!!!
diverse range of talents, including spoken word poets,
digital and visual artists, and photographers. Attendees
can anticipate a vibrant panel discussion that delves into Kindergarten Registration
the intricate layers of Somali heritage, providing a
platform for insightful conversations and shared Registration for English Kindergarten programs begins
perspectives. at TDSB schools in February. For September 2024,
children who will be four by December 31, 2024, can
We invite you to join us in fostering a deeper start Junior Kindergarten. Families may choose to
understanding of the themes encapsulated in Somali register using the online registration system or
Heritage Month, as we come together for an evening of by booking a face-to-face meeting directly with the
unity, appreciation, and celebration. Your presence will school. More information and a link to the online
contribute to the collective spirit of education, elevation, registration form (beginning on February 1, 2024) is
available at www.tdsb.on.ca/kindergarten.
and excellence.

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 Carnivale
Ms. Khalil - Teacher
On February 27, 2024, we will celebrate Carnivale at
our school. The grade 1 to five students will rotate
indoors among five stations. They will enjoy fun
activities run by grade 4 French students and drink
hot chocolate. Bonhomme, Carnivale's mascot will
be there to celebrate with us.
The kindergarten students will enjoy the same
activities run by grade 5 French club students inside
their class.
We hope that you will enjoy Carnavale. We can’t
wait!
School Ambassadors
Cameron Public School is fortunate to have several
School Ambassadors that help welcome new
students to our school and country. They are fluent
in many languages and come from a variety of
different cultures.
They help new students get to know our school
better by introducing them to everything there is to
know. They gladly welcome newcomers and
guarantee that they will feel comfortable here in no
time.
Working Like Scientists
by: Ms. Zupnik
The Grade 2 students from Ms. Bankasingh,
Ms. Cutts and Ms. Zupnik’s
classes have been experimenting
with solids and liquids. They
have been exploring the
characteristics of each of these
states of matter. Additionally, the
children have learned to write a
hypothesis, a scientific guess,
prior to executing an experiment.
The second graders explored what happens
when a liquid (vinegar) interacts with various
solids (sugar, salt, baking soda and flour).
They also experimented with mixing water, oil
and honey together in a jar. A great
conversation ensued from the experiment, with
the students communicating why they thought
different layers of liquids were created in the
jar.
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