MISSION Captain Michael VandenBos P.S.

STATEMENT Flying High for Excellence

OUR SCHOOL
COMMUNITY WILL
CREATE A SAFE
AND MOTIVATING
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
THAT EMPOWERS website ~ http://www.vandenbos.ddsbschools.ca/ NOVEMBER 2009
STUDENTS TO
BECOME
SUCCESSFUL
LEARNERS AND
TO ACQUIRE THE It certainly seems like the month of October went in a flash. We just turn around and it’s
SKILLS NEEDED November already! The colourful leaves in the trees and this cold and windy weather have
TO BECOME
certainly confirmed for us that Fall is in full swing! To all of us that feel November is cold, grey,
RESPONSIBLE
CITIZENS OF rainy…this is a reminder that snow is just around the corner! Now is the time to be preparing
TOMORROW for those colder winter months. Please make sure that your child/children are coming to
3121 Country Lane school with clothing appropriate for these colder temperatures.
Whitby, Ontario And since we are talking about wet and cold weather…we are asking that primary students
L1P 1N3
bring an extra pair of clothes (just in case!). Please make sure to label your child’s clothing,
Safe Arrival especially coats, sweaters, hats, mitts/gloves as these are typically the items that end up in
our lost and found box. Our box has been growing at a steady pace since the beginning of the
Line
school year and we are encouraging parents to drop by and look at its content. A huge Thank
4pm to 8am
you to Laurie Carson, one of our SCC members, who has taken the responsibility (and the
905-665-2001
courage!) of looking after our lost and found box. Laurie has recently gone through the box
Monique de Villers and put every item on hangers or on the shelf for a better view! Please have a look…we have
Principal lots of lost treasures!
Chris vanderMeer We no longer think of school as just beginning for this year, as the report card “season” is
Vice Principal just only a few weeks away! Report cards will be going home on December 2 with Par-
Monica Porteous ent/Teacher Interviews scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd and Friday, December 4th.
Carolyn Copithorne Please mark these dates on your calendar.
Admin. Assistants

John Bowyer
Superintendent REPORT CARDS & PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
905-666-5500
Please note that this year many of our staff members are in the process of improving
Anne-Marie Laginski
Admin Officer
our format of the parent/teacher interviews by using three way conferencing. The request
905-666-5500 for interviews and literature regarding three way conferencing will be sent home in the near
future. Thank you for your support.
John Dolstra
905-668-9595
Christine Winters
905-430-6050 SAFETY GUIDELINES directions from children.
5. Always let your parents know if there
1. Always walk with a buddy to and
has been a change in your plans.
from school.
6. Avoid taking short cuts through
2. Do not talk to strangers.
fields and parks.
3. Inform your parents and the school if
7. Never walk alone, especially at night.
a stranger approaches you.
4. Remember, adults do not ask for
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DOGS AT SCHOOL HEAD LICE CHECK

Although dogs are “man’s best friend” some of
our students have allergies to
them, while others are intimi-
dated by them. We ask that
you leave your dogs at home
when you drop off/pick up your
child from school. Your co-
operation is appreciated.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
As the weather gets colder, we would like to remind
students that dressing appropriately for personal
comfort and protection from the elements is important.
Children are reminded that “doing up
their coat” as well as wearing a hat,
gloves/mittens are wise choices
as the weather changes.
P l e a se rei n f o rc e th ese
personal guidelines with your
child/children.
Please make a thorough check of your child’s
head on a weekly basis to check for Head Lice.
Watch for itching behind the ears or in the nape of
the neck. If you detect Head Lice, please call the
school.
PLASTIC HANGERS NEEDED
If you have any extra Plastic Hang-
ers around your house that you can
donate to the school please send them
in with your child…thank you
Thank you to Mrs Garland…
and her girl guide troop for
planting bulbs in our front gar-
den to support breast cancer
research...We look forward to
the spring to see the lovely
flowers appear in our garden.

VOLUNTEER OF DISTINCTION
At CMV, staff and students enjoy welcoming and working with our parent volun-
teers. They are a valuable part of the school community and every year we have
an opportunity to recognize one for exceptional commitment to assisting the
school. This year’s recipient of the Volunteer of Distinction Award is Nikki Tsimiklis.
Nikki is one of our regular volunteers who never stops supporting our school, from
taking minutes at our SCC meetings, to reading to students, helping with the pop-
corn/pizza days, taking photos for our yearbook, to name a few activities, she just loves to get involved! Nikki’s ef-
forts were recognized by Durham District School Board Officials at the Volunteer of Distinction Award Ceremony
held on Thursday, Oct. 22! Félicitations Nikki! Congratulations Nikki! And a big MERCI to all of our parent volun-
teers
On behalf of the staff and community, a special thank you goes out to all of the parents who have contributed
their time to organize our QSP magazine campaign, the popcorn days, pizza days, Spirit Wear, Operation Christ-
mas Child, to name just a few of our events. Merci to all of you!
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Dates of Significance for November 2009

**Please bear in mind that this is not meant to be an exhaustive list and there may be other celebrations and religious dates that are not addressed.

Nov. 1 - All Saints’ Day (Roman Catholic and Anglican) ~ Since very early times, Catholics have had a practice of observing the
anniversary of the death of a martyr for the faith. As the number of these martyrs grew, there was a fear that some martyrs would be
missed, and/or that some would be honoured more than others. For this reason, the Catholic church instituted All Saint’s day.

Nov. 2 – Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Sikhism) ~ Guru Nanak Dev Ji, born in 1469, was the first of the Ten Sikh Gurus and
was the founder of the Sikh faith. He wrote many of the hymns found in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, which are the Sikh scriptures.

Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day (Canadian) ~ World War 1 came to an end at 11 o'clock on November 11, 1918 and special services
have been held on this day ever since the first one in 1918. This day was known as Armistice Day for many years. In 1931 the Ca-
nadian Parliament changed the name to Remembrance Day and November 11th is now a time to remember those who served Can-
ada in past wars and also those who continue to provide military service to Canada today.

Nov. 12 - Birth of Baha'u'llah (Baha’i) ~ While Oct. 20th is recognized by Baha’i's as the birth of the founder of the religion, Siyyid
'Ali Muhammad, on November 12 the birth of Mirza Husayn ' Ali (Baha'u'llah) is also recognized. Baha 'u'llah was known as the
Great Divine Teacher and appeared soon after Bab. He was interested in improving the lives of the entire human population. He
encouraged education for everyone and equality for the sexes. He told his followers to reach out to followers of all religions in spirit
and friendship. This is a day of great celebration for Bahai's around the world.

Nov. 16 - Louis Riel Day ~ This day commemorates the life of Louis Riel, a Canadian politician, Métis leader, and a founder of the
province of Manitoba. He envisioned a world that embraces all cultures. Riel was the leader of two resistance movements against
the Canadian government in an attempt to ensure Métis rights–the Red River rebellion and the North-West rebellion. Riel was ulti-
mately executed for advocating for the rights of his people. However, in recent years, there has been more widespread appreciation
of his cause and his contribution to Canada

Nov. 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (UN) ~ On Dec. 17, 1999 the General Assembly of
the United Nations designated November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The date
came from the date of the assassination in 1961 of three of four Mirabal sisters on orders from the dictator, Rafael Trujillo, of the
Dominican Republic. The Mirabel sisters were political activists.

Nov. 26 - Hajj (Islam) ~ On this day, Muslims on Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) attend a service on the plains on front of Mount Ararat.

Nov. 27 - Eid al-Adha (Islam) ~ Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is the concluding act of the pilgrimage that all
able-bodied Muslims are expected to make to Mecca at some point in their lives. Eid al-Adha celebrates a story found both in the
Koran (Islam's holy book) and the Bible (Christianity’s holy book) in which God tests Abraham's obedience. Abraham is ordered to
sacrifice one of his sons for God. Abraham was so obedient to God's will that he prepared the altar and even got his knife ready. At
the last minute God told Abraham to sacrifice a ram instead, and Abraham was rewarded for his obedience. To recognize this event,
many Muslims today have a meal of lamb on Eid al-Adha. In many devout Muslim families, a ram is bought and killed according to
Islamic law and the meat is divided among family and the poor. Eid al-Adha is also a time of family gatherings and exchanging of
gifts.

13 ..... Superhero/Princess Day

13 ..... Mathletes gr 3-6 all day in gym
18 ..... Domino’s Family Pizza Night
19 ..... Popcorn Day
24 ..... Pizza Lunch
NOVEMBER
24 ..... Scientists In School - Mrs David’s class am
3 ....... Picture Retakes
25 ..... Kdgn Pizza Lunch
4 ....... Picture Retakes
25 ..... Scientists In School - Mme Sullivan’s class am
4 ....... Author’s Showcase
......... Mme Hamilton’s class pm
10 ..... Hep B Clinic/HPV Clinic
26 ..... Scientists In School - Mme Goss’ class am
10 ..... $$$ Due for Ski/Snowboard Club Registration
......... Mme Blanche’s class pm
11 ..... Remembrance Day
......... SCC Mtg - 6:30pm
11 ..... Pizza $$$ Due
27 ..... Squadron Colour Day
12 ..... Mathletes gr 3-6 all day in gym
28 ..... Oshawa Generals Game
12 ..... SCC Regional Mtg
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ECO BAGS ORDER Please make a note that

any orders will be sent
Student Name: home within 2 weeks.

Teacher

Room #

__ 1 Bag $3.50

__ 2 Bags $6.00

IN FLANDERS FIELDS We are the Dead. Short days ago

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
- John McCrae, 1915

WE REMEMBER!

Printer Toner Cartridges ~ inkjet, bubble jet., laser…

Canadian Tire $ ~ needed to purchase items for the school

Campbells Labels ~ from soups, vegetables ~ any Campbell products

Plastic Hangers ~ needed for our lost & found items

The above items support the students of Captain VandenBos
Old Eye Glasses ~ frames, lenses for the Lion’s Club
Old Cell Phones ~ any old cell phones go to the Denise House
Pop Tabs ~ to go towards the purchase of wheelchairs
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STUDENT DROP OFF & PICK UP

With the cooler, wet weather approaching, more
students seem to be driven to school. Keeping this in
mind, we need your cooperation in ensuring our
VandenBos community is safe. We have several safety
tips to share with you once again.
With respect to the flow of traffic, please use the municipal parking lot when picking up or dropping off your child.
Please do not park in front of the kindergarten yard and then walk your child to his/her class. This completely
disrupts the flow of traffic. Also, please be sure to respect the “no left turn” sign when leaving the municipal
parking lot.
Please use the pedestrian crosswalks on school property when walking your child from the parking lot or the
street.
Always yield to the school buses by not blocking the entrance to the driveway.
Above all, please drive slowly and cautiously, and be patient and respectful of others.
Thank you for your assistance in helping us keep our students, staff and parents safe at VandenBos.

♦ Remove all rings and wet your hands with warm running water
♦ Put a small amount of liquid soap in the palm of one hand. Bar soaps are not as hygienic as liquid soaps be-
cause they stay moist and attract germs. If a bar soap is the only option it should be stored on a rack so that the
bar doesn't sit in water.
♦ Rub your hands together for 20 seconds so you produce lather. Make sure you scrub between your fingers,
under your fingernails and the backs of your hands.
♦ Rinse your hands well with clean running water for at least 10 seconds. Try not to handle the faucets once
your hands are clean. Use a paper towel to turn off the water.
♦ Dry your hands with a single use paper towel. If you use a hand towel be sure to change it daily. During cold
and flu season you may want to give each family member his or her own hand towel.
♦ Use hand lotion to put moisture back into your skin if your hands are dry.
♦ Model good handwashing technique to your children. Have them sing a song like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
while rubbing their hands together to teach them the amount of time it takes to clean their hands properly.

The Operation Christ- YEARBOOK POEM MINI-CONTEST

mas Child boxes have Welcome to the first yearbook contest of the year. The year-
been distributed to the book cover will be special this year. It will have student photos as
well as other fun stuff. We are asking students to write a small
students. If you’d like to
poem. It could be in English or French. Any student can submit a
fill a box and did not yet
poem. It must meet the following criteria in order to be consid-
receive one, please send ered:
a note to your teacher. ♦ Tell us how you feel about the flypast on the first day of school.
Deadline: Boxes must be returned by ♦ Tell us a little bit about Captain Michael VandenBos.
Nov. 10. Thank you... ♦ Tell us what makes our school special.
The winner will have their poem printed on the cover. The winner’s
name, as well as their photo is guaranteed to be on the cover.
Hand in your poems to your teacher by Fri. Nov. 27th.
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SPACE AVAILABLE!!
Schoolhouse Playcare offers an exciting before and after
school program for children aged 6-12 years. Our qualified staff
provide a safe and stimulating learning environment where your
child can participate in activities such as arts & crafts, science ex-
periments, building/construction and physical activity. A variety of
nutritional snacks are also provided. We are located at Captain
Michael VandenBos P.S. and are open from 6:45 -8:15 am and
2:50-6:30 pm.
Please contact Brandy at 905 665-0342 for more information.

Healthy Snacks for

Recess/Lunch
With an increasing awareness of
healthy snacks in elementary
schools, we recommend that stu-
dents bring non-sugar snacks for
recess and lunch. Some sugges-
tions for healthy snacks: yogurt
cup or tube, cheese string, whole
grain crackers, milk pudding cup,
fruit or vegetable slices and rice
crackers.

EARLY DISMISSAL
On Fri. Dec.
18th, students
will be
dismissed ONE
HOUR EARLY at
1:50 p.m. Bused
students will be picked up by
their respective buses one hour
earlier. Please make arrange-
ments for your children.

Are you looking for great holiday gifts for family and friends? Go shop-
ping at www.qsp.ca and support our school at the same time! Subscrip-
tions can be sent to any Canadian address! Remember: If you ever have
questions about magazine orders, call QSP directly at 1-800-667-2536.
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CHARACTER
A Foundation for Your Future!

Restorative Practice ~ Staff are being in-serviced on Restorative Practice which is a proactive way of
thinking and being that commits to building positive relationships in the learning/working/living environ-
ment. It has its roots in the cultural traditions of Indigenous people and has been refined for use in
school settings. It is a process that gives staff, students and community the knowledge, strategies and
skills required to develop and sustain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Character Education ~ The last two months we have focussed on Teamwork and Responsibility
with a lot of success. Starting in November the teachers with their students will be concentrating on
Respect as the character trait of the month. Daily thoughts of the day on the morning announcements
incorporate these character traits by reading a famous quotation.

Respect ~ I treat other people the way I want to be treated. I am courteous and polite. I listen to what
people say. I don’t insult, ridicule or name call. I protect property and the environment. If you have an
opportunity, please have a discussion about what respect mean to you with your child.

Month Character Trait

November Respect
December Perseverance
January Optimism
February Kindness
March Integrity
April Honesty
May Empathy
June Courage

School Spirit Day Dates for 2009-2010 Feb. 19 Red and White
Nov. 13 Superhero/Princess Mar. 26 Hat Day
Nov. 27 Squadron Colour Day Apr. 9 Crazy Hair
Dec. 11 Twin Day Apr. 23 Green, Blue, and Brown
Jan. 8 Squadron Colour Day May 7 Beach/Hawaiian Shirt
Jan. 22 Pajama Day May 28 Squadron Colour Day
Feb. 5 Squadron Colour Day June 18 Sunglasses Day

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We require parents to help out with our Hepatitis B, Meningococcal & HPV vaccines in Nov.
10, 2009, Jan. 28 & May 18, 2010. Please return this form to your child’s teacher if you are
able to volunteer.
Name:

Child’s room: Date(s) available:

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On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians are asked to pause and remember the thou-
sands of men and women who sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom and democracy during the First World
War, the Second World War, the Korean War and during peacekeeping missions.
During the First World War, (1914-1918) more than 600,000 soldiers volunteered to go overseas. As of No-
vember 2004, Veterans Affairs Canada is aware of 8 veterans of the First World War who are still alive. One is a
woman. Their average age is 103. These soldiers fought in a series of costly and bloody battles and by the end
of the war, more than 69,000 Canadian soldiers had died and 172,000 were wounded. They died fighting at
Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, Bourlon Wood, Mons, Passchendaele and Ypres. In Ypres, Canadian soldiers were ex-
posed to German gas attacks, yet continued to fight. They showed amazing tenacity and courage in the face of
danger.
During the Second World War, (1939-45) more than one million men and women from Canada and New-
foundland served in combat in the army, air force and navy. More than 47,000 men and women did not come
home from that battle. Canadians lost their lives fighting in Dieppe, Normandy, the North Atlantic, defending
Hong Kong, during the liberation of Italy, and in many other important air, sea and land campaigns. As of No-
vember 2004, 268,110 veterans from this world war were alive, with an average age of 82.
In Korea, 516 Canadian soldiers died during the 1950-53 conflict, in which 26,791 Canadians served. The
battles of Hill 355 and Hill 187, among others, saw Canadians fighting in swamps and rice fields, through torren-
tial rain and snow, in the air and at sea. In 2003, Canada marked the 50th anniversary of the Korean War Armi-
stice by unveiling the Monument to Canadian Fallen at Confederation Park in Ottawa.
The words "WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU BRAVE SONS OF CANADA" are inscribed at the base of the
monument, which also contains the names of all 516 Canadians who lost their lives in Korean War service or
subsequent Korean peacekeeping service.
In 2004, Canada also remembered the 60th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, where Cana-
dian troops suffered 18,444 casualties. Among them, 5021 were killed. Of all the divisions which formed part of
the 21 Army Group, none suffered more casualties than the 3rd and 2nd Canadian. It was a huge sacrifice – and
a huge factor in turning the tide of the war against Hitler's Germany.
The first Remembrance Day, held in 1919 throughout the Commonwealth, was originally called Armistice
Day. The day commemorated the end of the First World War on Mon. Nov. 11th, 1918, at 11 am the 11th hour of
the 11th day of the 11th month.
THE POPPY ~ The association between the poppy and war dates back to the Napoleonic wars when a writer
saw a field of poppies growing over the graves of fallen soldiers. During the Battle of Ypres in 1915, Canadian
Lt.-Col. John McCrae was inspired to write the poem In Flanders Fields on sighting the poppies growing beside
a grave of a close friend who had died in battle. The poem was a great inspiration in adopting the poppy as the
Flower of Remembrance in Canada, France, the U.S, Britain and Commonwealth countries. The first poppies
were distributed in Canada in 1921. Today the volunteer donations from the distribution of millions of poppies is
an important source of revenue for the Royal Canadian Legion that goes toward helping ex-servicemen and
women buy food, and obtain shelter and medical attention.

This year on Remembrance Day, our school will remember the sacrifice of tens of thou-
sands of Canadians in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, Afghanistan con-
flict and in the peacekeeping and security operations throughout the world. Two morning
ceremonies will be held in our hangar with a special presentation by a guest speaker. Two
CMV students will also present a wreath at the Whitby Cenotaph on behalf of our school
community.
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Congratulations to Colin
McKay in room #115 who
won free popcorn for his
class this November in the
Oct. 21st draw. Popcorn
Day will be Thurs. Nov. 19th –
50¢/bag. Be sure to colour the flyer this
month for a chance to win FREE POP-
CORN FOR YOUR CLASS! Approx.
$351 was raised for the Athletic Dept. in
October and all of November’s proceeds
will go to purchasing toys for the DUR-
HAM POLICE TOY DRIVE. (Additional
donations will be accepted.)

ECO SCHOOL
We are trying our best to live
as an “Eco School” and are,
therefore, doing what we can to
reduce the amount of paper and
waste that we produce in the
school. We are asking our stu-
dents to continue to participate
in our boomerang lunches and
also we encourage parents to
Captain Michael VandenBos P. S. is preparing for the flu and cold season
read our monthly newsletters on
by being proactive. Therefore, if your child is experiencing flu like symptoms line. Your child’s agenda will
please keep your child home. If your child is experiencing flu like symptoms have a note of when a newslet-
at school, you will be notified and we are requesting that you please arrive as ter has been posted, don’t forget
quickly as possible to take your child home; your child will not be sent back to to regularly
class. In order to be proactive, please ensure that you have made alternative check our
website. We
arrangements for someone to pick up your child if you are unable to do so in
have added
a timely manner. To ensure that parents are able to be contacted right away,
some links
please provide the school with the most up to date phone numbers. For more and are con-
information on the flu strands, please visit the DDSB web- tinuously
site or Durham Region website www.durham.ca or for working on
more information call Durham Health Connection Line at 1- improving
800-841-2729 or 905-666-6241. the content.
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LATE ARRIVAL
Now that colder weather has begun, we all need to wear layers after layers of
clothing and this might mean taking longer (for some of us!) to get ready in the
morning. Teachers and school staff would appreciate if students make a real ef-
fort to arrive at school on time. Every morning we have a group of students arriv-
ing late for school. In many cases, it is the same students who arrive late, day
after day. When arriving late, children miss important beginning exercises and instruction. The core subjects
(i.e., language, math, etc) are often taught early in the morning, and therefore being in the classroom right
from the beginning of the lesson is highly important. The bell rings at 8:15 and every student should arrive at
that time or shortly before. We would appreciate your support and cooperation in this matter.

Ancient Greek Olympics CONGRATULATIONS TO!

Mrs. Sinclair's grade 5 English
classes competed in the Ancient
Greek Olympics at the Coliseum
at Captain Michael VandenBos.
Congratulations to the following
Olympiads who won their event
and received an Olive Wreath.
Monkey Toss: Rebeccah Churchill, Tyler Henry
Sandle Kick: Zev Daway, Adrian Greig
Crabwalk Race: Matthew Gillespie, Turner Carson
200 Metre Backwards Race: Matthew
Gillespie, Tyler Henry
O Ambassador Books For Africa
Thank you to all the
wonderful staff and students
who made book donations for
our Books For Africa Drive. Our
school collected 50 boxes of
books to be sent to Africa. I
know the adults and children will
be very excited to receive them. Thank you all for
your generosity. http://oambassadors.org/global
O Ambassadors " Making Hope In Kenya"
The O Ambassadors in Mrs. Sinclair's grade
5 English classes are once again raising money
for children in our adopted village near Kenya.
We are holding our first major fund raiser on
Dec. 3, 4-8 p.m. This will be a silent auction. If
you have any new items that can be auctioned,
please send them to portable 1 by Nov. 30th.
Please include your name and approximate
value of item. Thank you for your kindness
during this busy season.
Sincerely, Mrs. Sinclair and her wonderful students
Jessica Webster, a grade 8 student at our school, who has
been selected to join 18 other students from across the province in
serving as a Page at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in Toronto.
This program offers the opportunity to Grade 7 and 8 students in On-
tario to have hands on experience with our government. Interested
students must have an average of 80 per cent and a demonstrated
interest in current affairs. Jessica’s term as a Page started on Octo-
ber 16 and she will return to CMV on November 9th. Jessica will be
sharing her experience with her classmates upon her return. What an
amazing opportunity! Félicitations Jessica!
Abby Martin who represented Whitby as one of the five area
finalists in the Police Chief for a Day essay contest. This contest in-
vites Grade 5 students from across the Durham District School Board
to write an essay on the topic of what it would like to be the police
officer. Abby’s essay was selected among all of the submissions en-
tered by the Whitby schools, this is quite an achievement! On Octo-
ber 2nd, Abby, accompanied by her mother, left the school in a police
cruiser to read her essay in front of judges at the Regional Headquar-
ters. The judges and officers were impressed with Abby’s essay,
some officers even had teary eyes while listening to Abby. All of the
area finalists were also honoured on October 19 at the DDSB board
meeting. Congrats Abby, you represented your school extremely
well!!!!
Alexandria Lamontagne-Maycock A special congratulation
goes out to one of our Grade 8 students Alexandria LaMontange-
Maycock, for her U14 girls BMO National Soccer Championship ear-
lier this month. Alex, who plays for the Ajax Strikers, and her team-
mates represented Ontario in this year’s BMO National Champion-
ships in Sydney, Nova Scotia. They played 5 games over the course
of five days and dominated the entire way.
The championship game was against British Columbia where the
girls were victorious with an outstanding 3-0 shut out. We want to
recognize Alex for this wonderful achievement…Well done Alex, keep
up the hard work!