Dr. C.F. Cannon PS. The Staff of Dr. C.F. Cannon wish you a safe and happy March Break. Remember on March Break:

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1 Success. Every Student. Every Day. Dr. C.F. Cannon PS March Cedar St Oshawa, ON L1J 3S2 Phone: (905) Fax: (905) March Break March 10 - March 17 return March 20th Oshawa Trustees Michael Barrett Michael.barrett@ddsb.ca Larry Jacula Larry.jacula@ddsb.ca Principal: Vice-Principal: Website: Twitter: Ms. Sparkman Mr. Ruddock Principal s Message The Staff of Dr. C.F. Cannon wish you a safe and happy March Break. Remember on March Break: Keep away from open water Read a book Visit the Library Spend me with your family and friends Spend me outdoors Linda Stone Linda.stone@ddsb.ca Oshawa Superintendent : Silvia Peterson Silvia.peterson@ddsb.ca

2 Notes from the Music Department We always thank Ms. Sparkman, Mr. Ruddock, Mrs. Hynes & Mrs. Agnew for their support of our program! As of this newsle er, we congratulate the following on their admi ance into the O'Neill Performing Arts Program Camryn A ield, Victoria Murrin and Jada Bell. Our final total for the Cutest Pet Contest was $136! All money, and a list of those who contributed dona ons were turned in to the office cheque will be proudly sent to the Humane Society of Durham. Your kindness and generosity was greatly appreciated!!!! The following grade 8 students will be performing solo entries at the Kiwanis Music Fes val in a few weeks Troy Baumhour, Jada Bell, Camryn A ield, Merisa Hebert, Aus n DeSilva, Nyesha Stone, & Victoria Murrin. We wish them all the best!!!! The Concert Band has been working hard to prepare for the Kiwanis Music Fes val in early April. Permission forms will be given out as soon as we secure our performance me. Family and friends may a end... Jr./Int. Choir rehearsal has begun; Thursday at 11:30 in the music room. We are very happy to have so many new members; especially boys!!! Special thanks to Mr. Kreider for his assistance with our male voices!! The Music Department ORFF Room is now in use check out the picture :) May Bring A Parent/Guardian to the Music Room Night; gr. 7 & 8 May 17 at 10:30 a.m. - Concert Band at Canada's Wonderland May Int. Chamber Music Recital June 7 th - Primary Concert June 14 th - Jr./Int. Concert June Talent Show 12:30 p.m. Upcoming Dates April 7 th - Kiwanis for Concert Band and April 7 Soloists Competition at Westminster United Church in Whitby

3 Dates of Significance for March 2017 March 13 th Holi (Hinduism) Holi is the Festival of Colour dedicated to Krishna or Kama, and observed particularly in India, Guyana, Trinidad and Nepal. The festival includes the symbolic burning of evil. In addition, people may participate in throwing coloured powder and coloured water at each other to celebrate the coming of spring colours and life. At noon, these activities stop, and people head inside to take baths, dress in white, and relax for the rest of the day. Holi is also marked with the giving of gifts and sweets. March st - Naw-Ruz (Bahá'í)* This date marks the New Year for people of the Bahá'í faith. The first month of the year is called Baha, meaning Splendour. In the Badi calendar of the Bab, Naw-Ruz is the day of Baha of the month of Bahá'í, a day called by the Bab the Day of God (yawmu llah). The observance begins the evening of the day before, marking the end of Ala, the month of fasting. Thus, the day begins with a meeting for prayer and then dinner. March 21 st - United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racism Beginning in 1966, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has been observed annually on March 21 st around the world. On this day in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid pass laws in Sharpeville, South Africa. This incident provoked outrage and an increased desire to see racial discrimination of all sorts eliminated.

4 Mark Your Calendar * March 22: DDSB Science Olympics * April 19 20: Ba le of the Books Semi Final Compeon * April 27 May 5: Hot Docs Film Fes val * June: Scholas c Book Fair # 3 Stay Connected Mr. Kreider Teacher Librarian Please join us for breakfast each school day morning. Breakfast is available in room 109, across from the north side of the office. Star ng at 7:50 a.m. un l 8:20 a.m. Keep in mind the bell goes at 8:25 a.m. We really hope to see you each school day morning in room 109. Please phone us at to Pre Register for Kindergarten. Please share this informa on with anyone who may need to call.

5 KODIAK DATES TO REMEMBER Coming up: March 8 Grad Retakes, SK and 8 bring original si ng form March Break Starts March 10 to March 17 return to school March 20th 8:25 a.m. bell March 22 Li le Caesars Pizza Kit orders due to the school (Cash Only) Delivery April 4th 2 4 p.m. pickup April 5 Family Fun Night Details to follow April 14 Good Friday April 17 Easter Monday April 19 SCC Mee ng 3:30 p.m. Library May 15 Hep B #2 and HPV #2 for grade 7 male/female and HPV #2 for grade 8 female Pizza every Friday or Every Thursday if the Friday falls on a PA Day. Hot yummy Pizza $2.00 per slice