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Queen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
https://queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca #QEEagles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFxjyra244pbhqJWbjlyDQ?app=desktop
When you are part of a school community like Queen
Elizabeth, you know you are a part of a tradition that
goes back to 1938. You are a part of a strong School
Council who works collaboratively with administration
to enrich indoor and outdoor learning environments.
You connect with parents and guardians, ensuring
there is a solid, supportive partnership. You are part
of an excellent team of educators who care for the
whole child, nurturing passion and curiosity while
building skills that will foster everyone’s growth. You
are a part of children’s lives, who make you smile everyday and ground you in your work.
It is for these reasons I thank Queen Elizabeth for my time here as principal. I am forever grateful for
every memory; you have taught me much. In September I will be the principal at Buckhorn Public
School and Drew Beaton will be Queen Elizabeth’s new principal. Drew is currently the principal at
Highland Heights.
Each person who comes to Queen Elizabeth leaves an ever-lasting impact. We are lucky to have had
these staff as part the Queen Elizabeth family as they pursue other opportunities. Ben Kirkwood is
going to Queen Mary, Rachel Hensen is going to Buckhorn, Mark Paton is moving to Prince of Whales,
Wayne Ihamaki is headed to Thomas A Stewart and Brikena Pazari is promoted to Vice Principal at
Edminson Heights. Best of luck to all.
June will be a month of change towards a positive September start.
• Thank you to all those who participated in our Domino’s fundraiser. Together we
raised $270.00!
• Vaccinations are readily available, just look on
https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-info/ to
get yours.
• KPR COVID-19 updates can be found at http://www.kprschools.ca/en/COVID-19.html.
• Please look for an email with instructions on returning loaned Chromebooks as we get closer to
the end of the month.
• If the lockdown extends, please look for an email with instructions on picking up student
belongings.
• The opportunity to opt in to, or out of virtual learning will be open in August for you to confirm
your child(ren’s) September registration https://optin.kprdsb.ca/
Thank you for everything Queen Elizabeth.
Sincerely,
Rachelle Duffus
Queen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
https://queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca #QEEagles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFxjyra244pbhqJWbjlyDQ?app=desktop
for your contributions
to our community, school and students
Jennifer Rachel Hensen,
Kelsey D’Altoe, Wayne Ihamaki, Ben Kirkwood,
Biederman, Maternity Leave
PCA Head Custodian Grade 2/3
LTO Grade 3/4 Grade 3/4
Gail McQuigge,
Cheryl Leighton, Mark Paton, Brikena Pazari, Nicole Repetto,
Office Assistant,
LTO Grade 3/4 Section SERT PCA
Retired
We wish you well!
Queen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
https://queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca #QEEagles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFxjyra244pbhqJWbjlyDQ?app=desktop
King Elizabeth, Wayne Ihamaki
Wayne Ihmaki is leaving his beloved Queen Elizabeth after ten years as her head custodian.
Referred to in the community as King Elizabeth, Wayne started his career in Havelock, and worked at
Crestwood, North Shore, Cavan, Millbrook, Highland Heights and Adam Scott prior to coming to Queen
Elizabeth.
Wayne always interacted with children by name, often taking under wing students who were shoveling
snow or raking leaves as part of their learning. He always had words of advice and kindness to share.
Wayne’s wife says that he, “treats that school as his baby,” and anyone who has walked the halls of QE
knows this to be true. Wayne does so much more than keep the halls shining; he is instrumental in
“getting things done.” With Wayne at my side, we have tackled the refresh of QE starting with the roof
and making our way to the basement tunnels. This has included new roof, paint (inside and out),
corkboards, windows, fencing, raised garden beds, signage and removal and cleanup of lots of broken or
outdated materials. We have also grown QE’s teaching spaces. With the help of Wayne and School
Council our courtyard now hosts raised vegetable gardens and the beginnings of a naturalization space.
Queen Elizabeth wishes Wayne all the best as he looks to new adventures. His work and contributions
will continue to live on in the halls and playgrounds of Queen Elizabeth.
Thank you, Wayne the King of Queen Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
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S. Mason / W. Booth, FDK S. Mason / W. Booth, FDK B. Kirkwood Grade 1/2 S. Palmer, Grade 1 / 2
Michael C., FDK Autumn K., FDK Escher Todd, Gr. 1 Penny R., Gr. 2
BBranrand
S. Palmer, Grade 1 / 2 S. Palmer, Grade 1 / 2 C. Leighton, Grade 3 / 4 I. Reid, Grade 4 / 5
Henry C., Gr. 1 Michael R., Gr. 2 Vivienne D., Gr. 3 Wyatt N., Gr. 5
E. Holton, Grade 5 / 6 A. Sullivan, Grade 7 / 8 A. Parnall, Grade 7 / 8 A. Parnall, Grade 7 / 8
Tom P., Gr. 6 Chris W., Gr. 8 Romeo D., Gr. 8 Benishii T., Gr. 8
A. Parnall, Grade 7 / 8 A. Parnall, Grade 7 / 8 A. Keller, LLS T. Loucks, LLS
Isabel M., Gr. 7 Josie W., Gr. 8 Shane B., Gr. 7
Ryan G., Gr 8 / Willem M., Gr. 5
Any time you are struggling with How to Use Google Classroom for Parents!
technology, you can call or email (email https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgS-hoSIjnw
preferred) the KPR Tech. Support line. Parent Resource for Edsby
1-877-741-4577 Ext 3002 https://www.kprschools.ca/en/staff/departments/ict
Elementary_Helpline@kprdsb.ca /ParentResources.html
Queen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
https://queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca #QEEagles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFxjyra244pbhqJWbjlyDQ?app=desktop
In June we celebrate the KPR Character Education Trait of Perseverance. To persevere means:
• I finish what I started even when it is difficult
• I do not give up when faced with challenges or obstacles
• I complete all tasks and assignments to the best of my ability
Since February we have been recognizing the Seven Grandfather
Teachings as they relate to the character education traits.
To cherish knowledge is to know WISDOM.
To know LOVE is to know peace.
To honor all the creation is to have RESPECT.
To face life with courage is to know BRAVERY.
To walk through life with integrity is to know HONESTY.
HUMILITY is to know yourself as a sacred part of creation.
TRUTH is to know all of these things.
WELCOME TO OUR 2020-2021 QUEEN ELIZABETH STUDENTS.
IF YOU HAVE A CHILD WHO WILL BE FOUR YEARS OLD BY DECEMBER 31, 2020,
PLEASE REGISTER FOR SCHOOL AT www.kprschools.ca/kindergarten
Watch our Kindergarten Information Video on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djIWdJptkCg&t=65s
Queen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
https://queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca #QEEagles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFxjyra244pbhqJWbjlyDQ?app=desktop
8:30 - 8:50 Breakfast (if possible)
9:00 – 9:05 Entry, Announcements
9:05 - 10:00
Period 1
10:00 - 10:40
Period 2
10:40 - 11:00
Recess
11:00 - 11:20
Lunch
11:20 - 12:20
Period 3
12:20 - 1:00
Period 4
1:00 - 1:20
Recess
1:20 - 1:40
Lunch
1:40 - 2:40
Period 5 with
5-minute
meditation
2:40 - 3:20
Period 6
3:20
Dismissal
Queen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
https://queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca #QEEagles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFxjyra244pbhqJWbjlyDQ?app=desktop
2021-2022 Bell Schedule
8:30 - 8:50 (if permitted) Breakfast; enter / exit lower doors.
Breakfast will not be served after 8:50 nor will students have access to
the building. Food bins will be outside the main office daily.
8:40 – 9:00 Supervision begins on Primary and Junior / Intermediate yards.
9:00 – 9:05 Music will start to give student the heads up that they need to be
settled in class. After the music we will have announcements and attendance.
9:00 – 10:00 Period 2
10:00 - 10:40 Period 3
10:40 – 11:00 Recess / 11:00 -11:20 Lunch
11:20 - 12:20 Period 3
12:20 - 1:00 Period 4
1:00 - 1:20 Recess / 1:20 – 1:40 (if permitted) Lunch NOTE: Grade 7/8 students who sign
out for lunch will not be able to come into the building until 1:55 p.m.
1:40 - 2:40 Period 5 settles in with a 5-minute meditation. This will sound
like guided breathing or calming meditations played throughout the school; a
great way to focus ourselves for the last learning block.
2:40 - 3:20 Period 6
3:20 Dismissal. Parents are asked to wait outside until students are dismissed by teachers. If
you need to pick up your child early, please go to the office and they will be paged.
3:40 Supervision ends on Primary and Junior / Intermediate yards.
Walk to School
“Walking to school is great physical exercise. It wakes kids up. It
helps them concentrate once they’re in class.” Many teachers report
that kids who walk to school are more alert and ready to learn than
those who arrive by car– and you won’t have to hunt for a parking
space when you arrive!
During our community walk, students “build their social skills along
the route, become street smart, gain self-confidence and a sense of responsibility, and become more
independent,” says Guy Faulkner, a professor of health and exercise psychology at the University of
Toronto (excerpt from The Toronto Star, 2016/04/10).
Queen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
https://queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca #QEEagles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFxjyra244pbhqJWbjlyDQ?app=desktop
It's normal for children to feel anxious about change and the unknown.
Thank you for your partnership in supporting our students as they coped
with stress and anxiety this year.
Queen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
https://queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca #QEEagles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFxjyra244pbhqJWbjlyDQ?app=desktop
Keys to Happier Living
Western neuroscience (the science of the brain) has now
confirmed what Eastern wisdom has known for a long time:
happiness is a skill we can learn.
Research shows that happiness, compassion and kindness
are the products of skills that can be learned and enhanced
through training, thanks to the neuroplasticity of our
brains.
Every month we will present you with a challenging action to
take to increase your happiness.
Yes, you can help peers. Be there, listen and support.
QEPS Kindergarten Playground Fundraiser
School Council at Queen Elizabeth
PS is fundraising to purchase new
playground equipment for the
kindergarten yard. This will be an
ongoing project and every little bit
helps! We are hoping to raise the
funds one piece at a time, starting
with the Log Climber. This piece
costs $1,322. Please help us reach
our goal by donating today!
Use KPRDSB School Cash Online to make a donation:
account https://kprdsb.schoolcashonline.com/
Queen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
https://queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca #QEEagles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFxjyra244pbhqJWbjlyDQ?app=desktop
Essential Skills for Reading Comprehension – understood.org
Reading comprehension can be challenging for kids for lots of reasons.
Whatever the cause, knowing the skills involved, and which ones your
child struggles with, can help you get the right support.
Here is an essential skill needed for reading comprehension, and tips on
what can help kids improve this skill.
Making Inferences
In order to make inferences about something that is not explicitly stated
in the text, students must learn to draw on prior knowledge and
recognize clues in the text itself.
Visualizing
Studies have shown that students who visualize while reading have better recall than those who do not
(Pressley, 1977). Readers can take advantage of illustrations that are embedded in the text or create their
own mental images or drawings when reading text without illustrations.
Number Sense and Numeration / Patterning and Algebra
FractionsQueen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
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Summer Fun Ideas…
Peterborough has an abundance of summer
activities available for children and families this
summer. Activities range from beaches and
wading pools, free programs in local parks to
sport and day camps offered at the
Peterborough Museum, Peterborough Sport and
Wellness Centre and Peterborough Naval
Association.
Click here to be directed to the Peterborough Summer Fun Guide!
This is the tentative school organization for 2021-2022.
Due to opting in / out of virtual school, we anticipate this will change.
Office Staff Custodial Staff
Drew_Beaton@kprdsb.ca, Principal To be hired@kprdsb.ca, Head Custodian
Karen_Karsikas@kprdsb.ca, Office Assistant Dale_Nelson@kprdsb.ca, Night Custodian
Taylor_Black@kprdsb.ca, Custodian
Primary
Amy_Keller@kprdsb.ca, Kindergarten, room 101 Junior / Intermediate
Wendy_BurtonBooth@kprdsb.ca, Kindergarten ECE, room 101 Ian_Reid@kprdsb.ca, Grade 4/5, room 118
Indrani_Talapatra@kprdsb.ca, Kindergarten, room 102 Edward_Holton@kprdsb.ca, Grade 5/6, room 111
Wendy_BurtonBooth@kprdsb.ca, Kindergarten ECE, room 102 Anglea_Parnall@kprdsb.ca, Grade 6/7, room 108
Stephanie_Palmer@kprdsb.ca, Grade 1/2, room 205 Annmarie_Sullivan@kprdsb.ca, Grade 7/8, room 110
Francis_Perrin@kprdsb.ca, Grade 2/3, room 204
Tracey_Leson@kprdsb.ca, Grade 3, rom 118 Support & Planning Teachers
Sarah_Mason@kprdsb.ca, Special Education Resource
Specialized Programs Stephanie_Palmer@kprdsb.ca, Early Intervention Teacher
To be hired@kprdsb.ca, Learning & Life Skills, room 107 Derek_Weatherdon@kprdsb.ca, Music, Library & Planning
Tara_Loucks@kprdsb.ca, Learning & Life Skills, room 120 Charles_Phillips@kprdsb.ca, French, Planning, room 118
To be hired@kprdsb.ca, planningQueen Elizabeth
Eagle’s Eye
830 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough, K9H 5V9 705 742 6331 Fx 748 9782 Safe Arrival 1-844-434-8119
https://queenelizabeth.kprdsb.ca #QEEagles https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFxjyra244pbhqJWbjlyDQ?app=desktop
7 School Council mtg 6:30; contact Rachelle_Duffus@kprdsb.ca for the link
11 PA Day; no classes
21
25 Report cards sent home.
28 Grade 8 Graduation; details to follow based on COVID protocols.
29 Last day of classes.You can also read
