November Newsletter 2015 - Wyevale Central Public School

November 2015
Wyevale Central Public School
20 Concession 5 East,
Wyevale Ontario, L0L 2T0
(P) 705-322-2734 (Fax) 705-322-2039
Twitter: @WyevaleP
Upcoming events:
Nov 2rd:
School Council 6:30 pm
Nov 13th:
PA day
Nov 16th:
Gr. 7/8 immunizations
Nov 26th:
Golf in schools
Gr. 5-8
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Principal: Mr. Chris Harding
From the Principals Desk:
This month we will take some time to remember those who have
sacrificed so much to help make our country the best place in the world.
Our Remembrance Day assembly will take place on Wednesday,
November 11th, 2015 at 10:30 am. Family members are welcome to
attend - please sign in at the office.
Our Cross Country team represented our school with great enthusiasm
and Wildcat pride this season. Congratulations to all our runners and
our group of four who qualified for the area competition at Mt St. Louis.
Our Boys Volleyball and Girls Basketball teams continue their strong
play as they work towards areas. Best of luck as your seasons
conclude.
Chris Harding
Novembers Character
Trait is:
Courage
– “We do the right thing
even when it’s difficult.”
Wyevale Central
School Hours
2014-2015
8:50 - 10:30
10:30 - 10:50
10:50 - 11:10
11:10 - 12:50
12:50 - 1:10
1:10 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:10
3:10
Period 1 & 2
Nutrition Break
Fitness Break
Period 3 & 4
Nutrition Break
Fitness Break
Period 5 & 6
Dismissal
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also
what it takes to sit down
and listen.”
Winston Churchill
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2014-15 Annual School Report
Dear Parents/Guardians and members of our school community,
Wyevale Central Public School had an incredible year! The Wyevale School Council would like to reflect on our many
accomplishments and activities that took place during the 2014-2015 school year and to acknowledge the outstanding effort of our
volunteers.
The School Council held five meetings on the first Monday of the month, every two months, beginning on Monday September 8 th,
2014. These meetings were well attended and open to the public to encourage input from all interested parties. Our team consisted
of Chris Harding (Principal), Nicole Pagliaro (Chairperson), Alex Hopkins (Secretary), Sharon Foster and Allison Walker
(Community Representatives) Pat Smith (Teacher Representative) and numerous supportive team members.
The School Council would like to thank our many volunteers for their time and commitment to fundraising initiatives such as
Boston Pizza - Operation Education, Norcard (Deanna Woods), Campbells Soup label collection (Allison Walker), Spirit Wear,
Barrie Colts tickets and assembly (Nicole Pagliaro), Treasure Sale (Sharon Foster), Poinsettia and Wreath Sales (Allison Walker &
Laura Moon), Nicholyn Lunch (Kim Masin), Milk Program (Luanne Wood), Little Caesars Pizza Kits (Angela Johnston) and Pansy
Bowl Sales (Laura Moon).
Many of the funds raised were used to support our school athletic program by offsetting the cost of t-shirts and to purchase new
sports equipment, special events and presentations, Adopt a Family, Literacy Brigade supplies, Gr. 4 trip to Geneva Park, Gr. 7/8
trip to Ottawa, new tables, as well as several field trips.
The activities organized by School Council for the students include the traditional holiday dinner and healthy snack program
(Allison Walker). The Literacy Brigade team was hugely successful in making connections and improving the literacy skills of our
young readers during the ten-week volunteer program. The Wyevale School Choir (Sharon Foster) enjoyed the opportunity to sing
the pre-game national anthem at the Barrie Molson Centre. A Rocks and Rings curling program came to Wyevale to teach students
how to curl. A slideshow was prepared for the Welcome to Kindergarten event to reflect on the year and invite new parents to
attend School Council meetings. Many thanks to all volunteers not mentioned, for their supporting roles.
The School Council applied for a grant and received $2,000 from the National Bank – One for Youth program to purchase five new
Chromebooks. Also, an application was made for PRO Grant funding to be utilized during the 2015-2016 school year for a parent
engagement project.
The support our school community provides the students of Wyevale Central Public School is extraordinary. Please, consider
joining the Wyevale School Council and make your mark on our future community.
Sincerely,
Nicole Pagliaro
Wyevale School Council Chairperson
Dressing for the weather!
The warm of a great fall is disappearing and the wind and cold of winter is starting to show. Please
make sure that you send your children to school in appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather. We
will be outside enjoying our Canadian Climate and need students to be dressed properly for it!
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School Council News
Although it was a bitterly cold day, our Wyevale school community came together to parade at the
Elmvale Fall Fair. Many thanks to students and families for their support and enthusiasm - We clap
our hands, we stomp our feet, we have spirit that can’t be beat!
The Dieleman Fundraiser was greatly successful! Many thanks to Deanna Woods and family for
their efforts and organising. Your generous support will see funds used for school presentations,
Commencement and athletics. Orders will be available for pick up during the week of November
23rd.
Please consider supporting the annual Wye Nursery Poinsettia and Wreath Fundraiser. Keep on
the lookout as order forms will be available soon.
Also, our next School Council meeting is on Monday, November 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in the library. If
you are unable to attend, kindly send your questions and comments to
councilchairwye@scdsb.on.ca.
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Lowest-cost Snow Pass for Grade 4 and 5 students
Do you have a child in Grade 4 or 5? The Canadian Ski Council offers the Grade 4 and 5 SnowPass to children across Canada,
providing low-cost access to ski and snowboard hills across the country, including many in Simcoe County! Visit
www.skicanada.org/grade-4-5-snowpass/ for further details.
Intermediate Boys’ Volleyball
The Intermediate boys’ volleyball season is in full swing with five games under their belt. It is remarkable how well these
players get along and just how far they’ve come together as a team. Their skill set has improved ten-fold, and it’s great to see
their “accuracy before power” on the court.
My mid-season highlight was a selfie taken during a timeout. The opposition was serving some powerful points, so to break up
the service, I called time. With camera in hand, the boys huddled for a selfie.
These Wildcats represent the Wyevale community so well with their utmost sportsmanship and good hearted fun. Keep up the
great work!
Mrs. Pagliaro
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2014 - 2015 School Year Calendar
Simcoe Country District School Board
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Parent Portal gives parents real-time access to attendance, grade information
The SCDSB Parent Portal is a secure online tool that provides parents/guardians (of students less than 18 years
of age) with quick access to their children’s attendance and, in secondary school, grades. Grades for elementary
school students will be added to the system in the near future.
The program includes the option to sign up for email notifications. It will be available at all Simcoe County District
School Board schools.
To access the Parent Portal, parents/guardians will need their child’s SCDSB Student Number, which can be
found on the Student Information Verification Form, as well as an Access ID. The Access ID will be provided in a
sealed letter in the fall with instructions on how to create an account. If you lose the Access ID, you can visit us in
the school office and we’ll provide it to you after verifying your identity.
Update on Progress Reports
As you may be aware, the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is currently engaged in provincial work-to-rule
job action. As a result, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), along with most other affected school boards in the
province, is postponing elementary Progress Reports and Kindergarten Conference Forms. In addition, on the November 13 PA
Day, teachers will be holding interviews with parents of children whose progress they wish to discuss. Teachers will contact the
parents/guardians of those students to arrange the interviews. As always, if you have questions about your child’s progress, you
can contact his or her teacher for information.
November is Financial Literacy Month
Each November, Canadians celebrate Financial Literacy Month. Take control of your financial future, learn how you can increase your financial literacy skills and discover new ways to become more savvy with your money – and show your kids how
to be financially smart as well! Learn more with ABC Life Literacy’s Financial Literacy tools: abclifeliteracy.ca/financialliteracy.
Making homework time less stressful for all!
Children need good study habits and routines in order to be successful at homework. However, for some children, homework
can be a time of stress. Sometimes children have problems with homework because of poor planning, because they don’t understand the work or because they would rather be doing something else. Parents can help children develop good homework routines with preparation, encouragement and by showing an interest in the work that they are doing.
To find out more, call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 and ask about the Triple P – Positive Parenting
Program solutions for homework problems or visit www.triplepontario.ca.
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Bus cancellation information in case of inclement weather
Winter is just around the corner in Simcoe County, and with it comes the possibility of severe weather, challenging winter driving
conditions and, as a result, possible bus and school event cancellations.
All information regarding cancelled buses in Simcoe County is posted on the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium’s
bus information website at www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca. Our school is in the North zone. When buses are cancelled, please
remember that schools are still open (unless otherwise noted) for student learning.
The Consortium, in conjunction with bus operators, will make the decision to cancel school buses before 6 a.m. and as such, will
make every effort to post announcements between 6 and 7 a.m. Parents should also note that inclement weather cancellations are
effective for the whole day and buses cancelled in the morning will not run at the end of the day.
You can also subscribe to receive bus delay notifications here: https://scstc.ca/Subscriptions and you can follow the Consortium on
Twitter @SCSTC_SchoolBus.
We need your help to keep students safe at arrival and dismissal
The safety of students is our top priority. Arrival and dismissal are busy times at our school. We need to work together with parents/
guardians and childcare providers to make sure students are safe.
Here are key points to be aware of when planning pick up and/or drop off of students:
 Supervision starts fifteen (15) minutes before bell time and ends fifteen (15) minutes after bell time. School staff will contact
the parent/guardian, followed by emergency contact, for any student who is not picked up within this time. If late pickup happens
often, additional support services may be involved.
 If parents/guardians arrange for other people to pick up their children, like a private childcare provider, the parent/guardian is
responsible to ensure the alternate person/program is picking up on time.
 Designated bus loading zones are out-of-bounds during arrival and dismissal times, with the only exception being Simcoe
County Student Transportation Consortium buses. Private childcare providers will be asked not to use these areas. Parents are also
not allowed to drop off or pick up in the bus zones.
 Once buses have departed and the loading zone has been opened up by school staff, vehicle traffic may begin to flow through
the area to pick students up. Traffic must be in constant flow in this area at all times, meaning no unattended parked vehicles in this
area.
Unattended vehicles must be parked in an approved parking space, outside of the kiss and ride area, with the engine turned off.
A full description of the Supervision, Arrival and Dismissal Procedures is available at www.scdsb.on.ca – Parents – Safe and
Healthy Schools – Procedures.
Advanced Placement: Students can earn a university credit while still in high school
Grade 11 and 12 students at 12 Simcoe County District School Board high schools have the option to take Advanced Placement
(AP) courses. These courses are designed to cover the Ontario Curriculum, while providing accelerated and advanced level
programming to prepare students to write American College Board examinations. Students can earn a university credit while still in
high school, gain admission to university or both, depending on the university.
For more information on AP courses available this school year, visit SCDSB’s website at www.scdsb.on.ca/Programs/Pages/
Advanced-Placement.aspx or contact your Guidance Department. The AP exams for the 2015 school year will be administered over
two weeks in May 2016 and fees are due by January.
A message from the Health Unit: Updating your child's immunization record
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is required by law to keep up-to-date immunization records on file for every student who
attends elementary or secondary school in Simcoe County. Parents need to provide the health unit with the updated status each time
students receive a vaccine from their health care provider.
The immunization requirements for attending school have recently changed and you will need to ensure that your child’s
immunization status is up-to-date. Children need to have proof of immunization against meningococcal disease, whooping cough,
and for those children born in 2010 or later, chicken pox, to attend school. If proof is not provided your child could be temporarily
suspended from school.
Go to www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/immsonline to update your child’s record, or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1877-721-7520 (toll free).