Kindergarten Registration is Coming Soon!

Island Public School will be holding Kindergarten registrations at the school on the following days:

Tuesday, February 2 - 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 3 - 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 4 - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

The following registration time will take place cityside:

Thursday, February 4 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Please call (416) 393 - 1910 to set up an appointment.


Note: Children must be 4 years old before December 31 to be eligible for Junior Kindergarten.

Dear Parents,students and community members,

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a restful and fun-filled holiday.

The next couple of months will be filled with a number of events.

Our Grade 6 students will be busily visiting a number of Open Houses throughout the month of January to prepare for that all important transition to Grade 7. A list of Open Houses has been sent to all Grade 6 parents. Please see our Grade 7 Transition section for important information around Optional Attendance.

A reminder that our 'Family Skate Night' will be on Thursday, January 28th from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Parents will pick up their children at the Ferry docks and then walk down to the Harbourfront Skating Rink to meet staff for an hour of skating.

Kindergarten Registration will begin in February. An update will follow when dates are confirmed.


Please continue to visit our website for updates. Also, read the monthly 'Island Breeze' to hear and see what's happening in the school and in our classrooms.

All my best in 2010!

Karen Urban

Severe Weather—
Work With Your School For Student Safety


Occasionally, severe weather conditions may require the Toronto District School Board to cancel transportation and close schools. This may occur before the beginning of the school day or, if conditions become severe, during the school day. To ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff during school hours, the Board Severe Weather Procedures will guide decisions and operations.

The safety and welfare of students is a shared responsibility. It is important for everyone to understand how the Board operates under unusual weather conditions. Parents and guardians should familiarize themselves with the procedures and communication plan to ensure the safety of their children.

Keep Your Child Safe
In the event of severe or rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, please keep children at home if possible.

Decision to Close Schools
The decision to close schools is made by the Director of Education.

Listen to the Radio or Television for School Closures Before the Opening of Schools.
School closures or transportation cancellation of transportation services will be announced from 6:30 a.m. onward on the following stations/web sites:
AM CFRB 1010
FAN 590
CHUM 1050
CFTR 680
AM 640
FM CBC 99.1
CHFI 98.1
VIRGIN 99.9
CHUM 104.5
JACK 92.5
CFNY 102.1
Q107
Z 103.5
FLOW 93.5
EZ ROCK 97.3
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Rev. Dec. 11, 2008
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TV The Weather Network
CP24
Global TV
CTV
CITY-TV
OMNI
ROGERS
.COM www.globaltv.com
www.thestar.com
www.cp24.com
www.tdsb.on.ca

School Closures or Bus Schedule Changes during the School Day
Should schools close during the school day or transportation schedules change,announcements will be broadcast on the radio stations above by 12:00 noon. If there is no announcement about school closing before 12:00 noon,schools will remain open for the day.

Pick Up Your Child
Please be prepared to pick up your child or make arrangements for your child, if required, should schools close early or if transportation schedules are advanced.

- Students-JK to Grade 5
Parents will be notified and suitable
arrangements for the child’s safety will
be made.

- Students- Grades 6 to 12
Parents are required to designate in
writing if the student is to be dismissed
early or to remain at school to be picked
up. This form will be sent home by the school.


The Principal’s Responsibility
Principals will provide supervision for all students whose parents or guardians have not been contacted or who have not previously indicated in writing their intentions during severe weather conditions. Students must remain inside the school until they have been picked up.


Help Us Reach You
Please ensure that the school has an emergency number where you, or a responsible adult to whom you are willing to
entrust the care of your child, can be contacted.

For questions or additional information, call
or e-mail the school.

Thank you to our School Council for their generous donation of a piano!

Also, a big thank you to our parents and to Parks for ensuring the safe and timely delivery of the piano.

It is a wonderful addition to our music programme and just in time for Winterfest.

Dear Parent(s), Guardian (s),

It’s here – another school year at the Island Public/Natural Science School!
Welcome to our new families and welcome back to those of you who are returning from what I hope was a relaxing and enjoyable summer.

I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself and say how excited I am to be at the Island Public/Natural Science School. Little did I know while completing my final teaching practicum at no other than the Island Public/Natural Science School so many years ago, that I would once again return to that very same school in the role as Principal. I’m thrilled.

I look forward to working with a dynamic staff, School Council, parents and our broader community in continuing to create a safe, inviting and inclusive environment; an environment where children flourish and our belief in them mirrors their belief in themselves. Our goal as a community – teachers, students, and parents working together – is to maintain the caring school culture we are so proud of. We strive to provide an environment where all students can realize their academic potential as well as their potential to make a difference in their community. We encourage full participation, critical thinking, independence, responsible self-esteem, and appreciation of others. It is this shared effort that provide our students with the tools and skills necessary for the future.

Sincerely,

Karen Urban