May 2017 Newsletter
Office Message
Happy Spring! May is upon us and with only two months left in the school year there are many activities that occur along with the regular delivery of classroom curriculum. Just a reminder to please check your child’s backpack regularly for any school notes announcing any upcoming activities or events. We extend a warm welcome to Ms.
Cairncross as she joins our Anne Hathaway staff as our new vice-principal.
EQAO Dates – Grades 3 and 6 Students
Our Grade 3 students will be writing the Primary Provincial Assessment from May 23 to May 26 and our Grade 6 students will be writing the Junior Provincial Assessments from May 30, June 1 and June 2. Please try not to schedule any appointments during this time. It is extremely important that students arrive to school each day on time to complete the assessment with their classmates. The students have done a lot of work for the last 3 years and we want them to show the best of their abilities on the assessment. Thanks for your support encouraging your child to produce the best work possible.
Dates to Remember
- Mon. May 8th – PA Day (no classes)
- Wed. May 17th – Family Fun Fair (evening event) Mon. May 22nd – Victoria Day (no classes)
- Mon. May 23rd – Fri. May 26th Primary EQAO
- Tues. May 30th, Thurs. June 1st, Fri. June 2nd – Junior EQAO
- Fri. June 9th – PA Day (no classes) Thurs. June 29 – Last Day of Classes
Wheels
With the appearance of nicer weather, more students are wanting to bike, scooter, skateboard and rollerblade to school. Once a student comes on to the school grounds, these items may no longer be used until home time. Students are strongly encouraged to lock their bikes in an effort to discourage theft.
Dismissal Procedures
Dismissal can often be a very busy time in the hallways and at the office with parents arriving and students leaving. To ensure the safety of all students, we ask that parents picking up students after school meet them outside at the back doors. This leaves the foyer and exit doors clear so that we may safely load bus students and dismiss students as well as deal with any emergencies that may arise.
School Council Fun Fair
We’d like to remind families of our Fun Fair. Come join us for an evening of food, games and fun.
Hope to see you there on Wednesday, May 17th from 5:30-7:30. This family event is an evening of fun with games, “Touch a Truck”, outdoor photo booth, outdoor dance party, coffee, cupcakes, and cotton candy provided free of charge. Be sure to enter your game ballots to win one of our four family prize packages! Feel free to bring a picnic supper or purchase food items from Domino’s Pizza and Ken’s French Fries. Don’t forget to place a bid on a favourite item from our Silent Auction. Please consider volunteering some time to help run one of our games. The more volunteers we have, the more games we will be able to offer. Hope to see you there!
Before and After School Program
We are welcoming Child Care Supervisor, Krystle Linden back from parental leave mid-May!
Registration forms for the YMCA Summer JK/SK Ready, Set, Go program are available. To register your child, for more program information, and cost, please contact Ashley Rose, Jenn Davis, or Krystle Linden at (519) 271-0480. The last three PA Days of the year are fast approaching on May 8th, June 9th, and June 30th. If you need care on any of these days, please register at your child’s Before and After School Program or call Alenka Watson at (519) 273-9622.