Important Notices
Week of November 15th, 2009

H1N1 Updates

Beginning Wednesday, November 18th, The Regional Municipality of York will begin immunizing all residents over the age of six months who want and need protection.

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Reporting - Joint Letter

If your child is ill, please keep your child at home until s/he feels better and is no longer exhibiting flu-like symptoms. For information on how to care for your child and what indicators of severe illness might cause you to seek medical attention, go to www.york.ca or www.fightflu.ca.

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Scholarships and Awards

The following scholarships listed below are available for all graduating students to apply to. The application forms and more information are available in the blue bin in the guidance office. Announcements are made regularly regarding new scholarships and application deadlines. If you have any specific questions, please speak to Ms. Axelrod in the guidance office.

Name of Scholarship   Application Deadline
  • Loran Award: Sponsored Applicants
   October 2, 2009
  • Waterloo Unlimited
   October 15, 2009
  • Global Young Leaders Conference (Declaration Date)
   October 20, 2009
  • Loran Award: Direct Pool Applicants
   October 27, 2009
  • TD Canada Trust
   October 23, 2009
  • Chinese Canadian Youth Achievement Awards
   October 26, 2009
  • Wendy's Classic Achiever
   November 2, 2009
  • Mackenzie Financial Top Teen Philanthropist
   November 2, 2009
  • OSSTF Student Achievement Awards
   November 9, 2009
  • OTSC Pin and Medal Design Competitions
   November 16, 2009
  • House of Commons Page Program
   December 7, 2009
  • University of Guelph National Scholarship Program
   January 13, 2010
  • Responsible Gambling Writing Contest
   January 18, 2010
  • The Curtain Club Cicely Thomson Scholarship
   January 31, 2010
  • Vari Scholarship
   February 1, 2010
  • CHFT Diversity Scholarship
   February 17, 2010
  • Wolfe Family Entrance Scholarship
   June 1, 2010

Accessibility Concerns?

The York Region District School Board is committed to eliminating obstacles to accessibility for all members of our school communities, including students, parents, staff, volunteers, visitors, suppliers, trades people, and anyone else who may come in contact with our school system.

Recognizing that barriers to access often remain unknown to able-bodied persons, and that those with disabilities may not wish to draw attention to themselves, a method of submitting suggestions electronically has been created. Anyone concerned with a potential barrier to access a building or service is invited to report the concern online at the Board’s website. Please visit www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca:

• Click on the “ACCESS FOR ALL” icon on the bottom left hand side of the page;

• On the “Accessibility Planning” document click on the “Barrier Buster Report” on the top right hand corner; and

• Complete the “Barrier Buster Report” and click “Submit”.

This reporting procedure will allow all members of the school community to identify and describe particular impediments they or someone they know is experiencing in obtaining access to Board services or buildings. Some barriers may be easily resolved simply though an adjustment to processes or other physical conditions, while others may require consideration for extensive planning and capital investment. All submissions will receive a prompt response.

Congratulations

Stay tuned.

Workshops &
Presentations

Chairman Danny Wheeler, York Regional Police Services Board, and Chief Armand LaBarge invite you to hear a police presentation on:

ENGAGING OUR YOUTH

Come out and hear how the York Regional Police respond to these and other questions:

  • What are the crime trends among today’s youth?
  • What are the police doing to create positive police-youth interactions?
  • What crime prevention programs help youth make healthy lifestyle choices?
  • What can parents and teachers do to help youth avoid the use of drugs and alcohol?
The Board welcomes your questions and comments at the conclusion of the presentation.

Time: Wednesday, November 25 at 1 p.m.

Location: The Regional Municipality of York Administrative Centre Committee Room A – Main Floor
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON

  

To RSVP: by Monday, November 23 to: Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director at psb@yrp.ca or 905-830-4444 or 1-877-464-9675 (toll free), ext. 7906.

Richmond Hill High School Council Presents:
Dr.Glenn DiPasquale, PhD. C. Psych.
Ret. Chief Psychologist YRDSB

Giving a presentation on:

Positive Parenting of Teens in our Diverse Community

Areas of discussion:

  • Teens selecting positive peer groups
  • Guiding your teen to make informed choices

Time: Monday, December 7 at 7 p.m.

Location: Richmond Hill High School
201 Yorkland Street,
Richmond Hill, ON
L4S 1A2

 

To RSVP:
rhhsschoolcouncil@gmail.com

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Visit glenndipasquale.ca

"Teenagehood: Dispelling the Myths"

workshops

 

A Series of Workshops for Parents & Teens together. Childcare available. Brought to you by RH-EACH
Richmond Hill Engages All For Community and Home

Dates:

  • Wed. November 25th - Anxiety. What is Normal Adolescent Behaviour?
  • Wed. January 27th - Internet Safety / Cyber-Bullying
  • Wed. February 18th – Pathways; Setting Your Children Up For Success in High School
  • Wed. February 24th - Teenage Moods: Keeping It Positive
  • Wed. April 28th – Healthy Lifestyle (drugs, relationships, friends, etc.)
  • Wed. May 26th – Support For Parents

Time: Refreshments, 6:30 p.m.
Workshop & Discussion, 7-9 p.m.

Location: YRDSB - Community Education Centre Central
317 Centre St. E.
Richmond Hill

  

Cost: This program is free.

To Register: Call
(905) 884-4775 ext. 330

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What's Happening

TUESDAY, November 17th

  • Swimming @ Wave Pool & Library, 9:10 – 11:30 a.m., Room 1042 (Shakespeare, Hughes)

WEDNESDAY, November 18th

  • Graduating Students are invited to attend an information session on applying to university and or college. Students are to come to the library at the beginning of any period that they have a spare or lunch.

THURSDAY, November 19th

  • Vaughan City Playhouse, 9:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Room 1042 (Shakespeare, Hughes)
  • Black Creek Pioneer Village, 9:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., ESL classes (Tate)

FRIDAY, November 20th

  • OCAS Deadline
  • “LIGHTS OUT FRIDAY” (Green School Initiative)
  
 
 

Upcoming Events

TUESDAY, November 24th

  • Swimming @ Wave Pool & Library, 9:10 – 11:30 a.m., Room 1042 (Shakespeare, Hughes)
  • Sports Entertainment @ Air Canada Centre, 12 – 11 p.m. (Hatzimalis, Mulla)

WEDNESDAY, November 25th

  • Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge, period 1 & 2, Library
  • “Jersey Boys” @ Toronto Centre for Arts, 12:45 – 5:45 p.m., (Christopoulos)
  • Science Centre, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Room 1137 (Rout)

THURSDAY, November 26th

  • Pro Bowl, 9:15  – 11:30 a.m., Room 1037C (Haghjoo)
  • Pacific Mall, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Room 1037 (Borshiov)
  • RED CARPET AFFAIR – SEMI FORMAL

FRIDAY, November 27th

  • EID-UL-ADHA, (Muslim)
  • “Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe”, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 1137 (Rout)
  • Debate Club Tournament @ Days Inn – London, 11 a.m. (Nov. 27th) – 10 p.m. (Nov. 28th), (Doganoglu)
  • “LIGHTS OUT FRIDAY” (Green School Initiative)
  
 
 

The Bottom Page

Thoughts

Marriage Woes

In a dark and gloomy room, the fortune teller was startled by 
what she saw in her crystal ball. She looked up at her customer, sitting across the table. 'There's no easy way to say this, so I'll just be blunt. Prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent and horrible death this year.'
 
Visibly shaken, the woman stared at the psychic's lined face, then at  
the single flickering candle, then down at her hands. She took a few deep breaths to compose herself. She simply had to know.
 
She met the fortune teller's gaze, steadied her voice, and asked:  
'Will I get away with it?'

 


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