We’d like to welcome Mrs. Fatima Jessa to our school community! Mrs. Jessa is a seasoned educator who has spent many years in the York Region District School Board and is dedicated to the well being and achievement of all of students. Let’s give her a thunderbolt welcome!!!!
Hello families,
It is so wonderful to be able to interact with you both in person and online. It is a different year and although much has changed, as educators we are happy to be able to interact with your children this year!
We have reached the end of the 2019/2020 school year. It has been a tumultuous year to say the least. We thank you for your continued partnership, resilience through the many challenges that presented themselves, and trust in us as we worked to serve our scholars to the best of our ability. If you weren’t able to join us at the virtual assembly, please enjoy the creativity and cherised moments at the following link. Thank you to all who contributed to this virtual event and to Ms. Signer, Ms. Angel and our BFPS student tech crew for all their efforts to make this event possible!
You are now able to access your child’s report card. If you are having difficulty, please see instructions at the following link.
We wish you all a safe and enjoyable summer ahead!
Letter to Families – Elem Report Card Jun 17 (Simplified Chinese)
Log into YRDSB Student Google Acct (Simplified Chinese)
Log into YRDSB Student Google Acct (Tamil)
Letter to Families – Elem Report Card Jun 17 (Tamil)
Dear Beckett Farm Families,
We are very happy to see all of our students finishing off yet another amazing and unusual year. Although this year has been one with challenges and one of unprecedented times, we are grateful that our scholars and families adapted to our new normal the best you can! There was certainly lots of new learning curves for us all- scholars, staff and families! Navigating school and life through this Pandemic was not an easy task, but we made it! We know that this Pandemic is not over and we hope and wish that everyone stays healthy and safe throughout the summer months. Thank you all for your unwavering support, committment, flexibility, patience and understanding as we muddled through together, learning together and alongside each other. We believe that with every obstacle in life comes opportunities and valuable skills that are gained. Resilience, innovation, patience and adaptability are just a few of the skills that hopefully were highlighted and experienced by all. Spending more quality time with our families, engaging in hobbies that we normally do not have time for (cooking, reading, exercising) and slowing life down a little was an opportunity that came out of this for many we hope.
We do not know what the future lies ahead for us, but we do know that we are much more equipped and ready and resilient than before!
Thank you once again for all your support and confidence throughout the school year!
We wish you all a happy, healthy and safe summer!
“SEE” you all in September!
Students on this team have selected 10 books to be read virt
ually and live throughout the month of June to the students in our community.
Tune in to each live session to hear the story and learn more about Pride Month!
Please see attached flyer for ways that YRDSB is celebrating our Grads!
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Dear Beckett Farm Families,
Please join us for our end of year “virtual” assembly this Friday, June 19th at 1:00.
See attachment for more details.
Hope to see you there!
Dear Beckett Farm Families and Students,
As many of you may know, my time at the Farm has come to a close. I will be moving to 2 new schools next year within YRDSB.
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Vice Principal for the past 2.5 years. It has truly been an honour and a privilege serving the Beckett Farm PS community. It has given me the opportunity to get to know you, your strengths and your unwavering dedication to learning and making BFPS an amazing place to be! Thank you for all your support, kindness and confidence throughout these years- you are a community of heart and soul. I hope you have felt my sincere desire to support and promote excellence in student achievement and well-being. I wish the students all the best in their future endeavours and I hope our paths may cross in the future.
I would like to take the opportunity to welcome your new Vice Principal, Ms. SriPriya Rajan. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge to support student achievement and is excited to join the Beckett family. I know that each one of you will support and embrace Ms. Rajan with the same warmth and welcome that you have given me at my time at Beckett Farm PS.
All the best,
Fayza Prebtani
Dear Families,
Re: Student Material Retrieval and Return Process
Thank you for signing up for material retrieval to safely pick up items your children may have left at school and return items that belong to the YRDSB for Monday June 15 and/or Tuesday June 16. Families who are unable to sign up for a scheduled time should email our school email address (beckett.farm.ps@yrdsb.ca) and school office staff will help.
Safety protocols will be in place as you enter school building, and will include:
You are asked to wear a personal face covering (non-medical mask such as a cloth mask or bandana) to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets to protect others. For more information about how to use face coverings properly, visit www.york.ca/covid19. Masks and gloves will not be provided.
If you are currently using a board-issued laptop and you are returning to a YRDSB school in the fall, please keep your laptop for use over the summer. If you are not returning to a YRDSB school in September, you must return all YRDSB technology (e.g., laptop, chromebook, etc.). All students are expected to return the following items which belong to the school:
Guidelines for Visit
Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe and supportive process to allow for the retrieval of materials and return of school property. We know this has been a most challenging year, and we thank you for your cooperation as we facilitate a safe and organized process.
Sincerely,
Administration
Attached please find the parent’s guide and material retrieval & return process for your reference.
Student_Material_Retrieval_Guide_for_Parents
Student Material Retrieval and Return Process
While schools remain closed, we continue to offer credit and non-credit summer school program opportunities for elementary and secondary students.
All programs will be offered in a remote learning environment with a mix of synchronous (realtime) and asynchronous learning. YRDSB continues to follow direction from the Ministry of Education and public health authorities to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. If there are any changes to our program delivery model, we will communicate those changes.
Adult Learning Programs
In addition, adult learning programs are also available by phone or online. If you have a
question or would like to register for one of these classes, please email uplands@yrdsb.ca or call 905-731-9557 or 905-305-4122 and leave us a message.
For more information, please see flyer below.
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Students on this team have selected 10 books to be read virtually and live throughout the month of June to the students in our community. Families can use the link in the flyer to stream the story time live!
Tune in to each live session to hear the story and learn more about Pride Month!
Stream the session live using this link
Stream the session live using this link
Stream the session live using this link
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Letter from Director – May 27 (Simplified Chinese)
June is Pride Month around the globe. This month was chosen to commemorate the Stonewall Riots which took place in New York City at the end of June 1969.
History of Pride Flag
The Pride Flag is internationally recognized as a symbol of pride, hope and diversity. In 1978, Gilbert Baker, a San Francisco artist, designed the Pride Flag as a response to the need for a symbol to support the LGBT rights movement. The current flag has six stripes, each with its own meaning:
At Beckett Farm PS and within the greater York Region District School Board, we believe that:
Unfortunately, we see examples of bullying, hate propaganda, cyberbullying, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other expressions of discrimination in our society which can sometimes spill over into our schools.
We acknowledge that everyone – government, staff, students, parents and members of the wider community – has an important role to play in creating learning and working
environments which are respectful, safer and inclusive.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the administration.
Congratulations to our very own Ms. Angel who has received the prestigious York Region District School Board’s Excellence Award – East Area! Ms. Angel will receive an award in the fall and an announcement will be made on Board Media channels! Way to go Ms. Angel- very deserving indeed!
Students on this team have selected 10 books to be read virtually and live throughout the month of June to the students in our community. Families can use the link in the flyer to stream the story time live!
Dear Families,
We know there have been many inquiries regarding if/when student belongings and materials can be retrieved from the school. YRDSB is working on a protocol for this. Once we receive direction from the board, we will certainly communicate the process with all families. Thank you for your patience with this matter.
Administration
While schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year, we will continue to support your child’s learning and well-being. We know that learning at home looks different for each family. We have developed a number of resources and tips to help students and families. Please see attached letter:
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In an effort keep our students connected and feel a sense of “normalcy” during these trying times, Beckett Farm PS has created a BFPS Announcements Website where students (and families:) can access announcements, activities such as Mindful Moments, Jokes of the day, Tips and Tricks, Useful links, and other relevant information to help our scholars stay connected!
If you haven’t already done so, please encourage your children to visit this site.
ESL for Citizenship
This program may be right for you if you are:
YRDSB is still offering adult programs through distance learning. Improve your skills at home. Courses available include:
· Adult Literacy and Basic Skills
· English as a Second Language
· Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
You can access learning by phone or online. You can register and start learning at any time. If you have a question or would like to register for a class, please:
· Email uplands@yrdsb.ca.
· Call 905-731-9557 or 905-305-4122 and leave us a message.
Dear Families,
During the month of February, York Region District School Board held a student poster contest to determine our official Black History Month poster for 2021.
We received over 250 submissions, and a panel of experts has narrowed it down to four finalists. In order to determine the winner, the Board will be holding a virtual vote open to all YRDSB students and staff. Voting will take place via this Google form that will also be distributed over social media.
Voting is limited to one vote per person and will take place from June 3-5.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
You are invited to join a unique and FREE live tour from Beit Hatfutsot, The Museum of the Jewish People, on June 16th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Please see the attached flyer for more information. The tour explores synagogues from diverse Jewish communities around the world including from the Caribbean, Egypt, Ukraine, Germany, India, Ancient Greece, Italy, and Poland. You will have the opportunity to view Beit Hatfutsot’s world-renowned collection of synagogue models and their associated original artifacts.
This opportunity was coordinated for mid-June, following the month of May designated as Jewish Heritage Month, as a way for interested YRDSB families and parents to take part in learning about Jewish culture and heritage. We recognize that there are opportunities all year-round to learn about the diverse communities that make up our schools, in addition to the heritage months throughout the year. For instance, Ontario’s Arts Curriculum encourages students to learn about a variety of works of art and artistic traditions from diverse communities, times, and places.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please register using the online registration form by June 12th to book your spot for the live tour on June 16th. This opportunity is made available for free to YRDSB students and their families. If you would like additional information about the tour and have any questions, please email YRDSB’s Community Partnership Developer leonora.buskin@yrdsb.ca. Alternatively, leave her a voicemail with your name and number at 905-727-0022 x 4101 and your call will be returned.
After completing the registration form, you will be sent an email receipt with information on how to access the live tour with a link to the live tour. The live tour is made available through the ZOOM video platform. You do not need to download ZOOM to participate. To ensure privacy, the primary video footage presented during the live tour will be of the tour guide and the tour itself, and participants’ videos will be disabled and muted. This set up is to ensure privacy of our participants. You will be able to ask questions during the live tour through a chat box feature. For a small group, it may be possible for participants to ask questions unmuted; however, the chat box will nevertheless be used as the primary method for asking questions.
Thank you for taking the time to read about this opportunity!
Beit Hatfutsot Family Engagement Flyer
Want to learn more about YRDSB’s Learning and Caring Plan?
York Region District School Board launched a podcast called Tune In YRDSB in February as a way to entertain, inform and inspire learning through storytelling. Tune In YRDSB has six episodes uploaded and accessible to the community.
The most recent episode is called Learning and Caring During COVID-19. On this episode, Associate Director of Education Dr. Steven Reid speaks with Superintendents Kate Diakiw (Student Services and Well-Being) and Heather Sears (Curriculum and Instructional Services) about YRDSB’s Learning and Caring Plan and answers some common questions related to it.
All episodes are available on Anchor.fm/yrdsb and you can subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to get future episodes as they are released.
While schools may not be open, families can still register for Kindergarten. Our school, along with all elementary schools in the Board, is now offering online registration. Families can access the online Kindergarten registration information at bit.ly/KindergartenYRDSB.
Please note: A laptop or desktop computer is strongly recommended to complete the online registration, rather than a mobile device.
Alternatively, families can also complete the elementary school registration form and email it directly to the school. Once schools re-open, families will need to bring in their documents (e.g., birth certificates) for verification.
Families new to York Region District School Board registering a student in Grades 1-12 can submit the registration forms via email.
1. If you are required to register through the Reception Centre, please send a completed elementary or secondary school registration form to reception.centre@yrdsb.ca. Families can contact the Reception Centre directly with questions or if additional support is required.
2. Families who do not need to register through the Reception Centre can send a completed elementary or secondary student school registration form to their school email address. Use the school locator tool to identify your home school. School email addresses are available on the school websites.
We look forward to welcoming our new students and families to our school. Families are welcome to send questions regarding registration to the school’s email address found on schools’ website.
YRDSB Students – Registration opens March 9, 2020
myPathway Planner. Please refer to the My Pathway Planner 
tip sheet to register.Non-YRDSB Students – Registration opens March 9, 2020
registration form.This program is available at the following summer school locations:
More information is available from Continuing Education.
Dear Families,
We are beginning the process of organizing classes for September 2020 with the ultimate goal of ensuring student achievement and well-being!
This is not an easy process and a great deal of time and thought go into balancing individual student need and classrooms meeting the needs of all students both academically and social-emotionally. Our goal is to place students in the most positive learning environment possible; given each individual student’s skills, knowledge, attitudes, and work and social habits.
When staff and administration meet, we strive to create balanced classes based on the following criteria:
As parents/guardians, if you have any input regarding your child, questions or comments, please share with Bernadette.smith@yrdsb.ca or Fayza.prebtani@yrdsb.ca – IN WRITING by Monday, May 11 2020. It is important to note that the final decision regarding your child’s placement will be that of the School’s Administration and Staff.
Thank you.
Ms Smith and Ms. Prebtani
