Newsletter - Upper Grand District School Board

Stride For Life
Congratulations Ms. L!
Please join me in congratulating Ms. LagundzijadeFreitas on her promotion to Principal of Ross R.
McKay Public School in Hillsburgh. We want to
wish her the very best. We will miss you at Island
Lake.
Thanks for the Great Year
On behalf of all of the staff of
Island Lake, I would like to thank
all of you for your great support
throughout the year. It has been a
busy year as we have recognized
the good character of our students
at our Character Education Assemblies, celebrated
several “spirit” days and participated in many extracurricular learning experiences.
As teachers sit down to write report cards, they
have a chance to reflect on the academic
accomplishments of our students. It is my favourite
time of year as I get an opportunity to read the
reports to see how well our students have done.
Congratulations to all of our students!
Colleen Egan
June 9th is this Saturday! Are you ready?
Our fifth annual Stride for Life will take place on
Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at Island Lake
Conservation Area.
You can register on-line at: www.runningroom.com
or on the school website: www.ugdsb.on.ca/
islandlake. You can also register the day of the event
at 9:00 am.
If you are not a runner, you can still come out to the
family event. There will be kid’s games, face
painting, food and drinks.
For more information, to donate funds or to help
with the event, please contact Erin Kipps at
519-940-8588 or sc.islandlake@ugdsb.on.ca or
contact the school.
Here is an update on some of the great donations
available in the Silent Auction:
1 Year membership, 3 personal training sessions
Access Fitness
Gift Cards
Running Room
1 month free membership
Johanis Karate plus gi
PD Day workshops
Final Assembly of the Year
Thursday, June 28th is the final day of
school and we will be holding an
assembly at 9:00 am. At this assembly,
we will recognize a number of students
who have won awards, thank our volunteers and
celebrate a very successful year. Please join us.
Sweet and Savoury Studio
Gift Basket
Mochaberry
Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake
Dairy Queen
Moving???
If you are moving out of our area over the summer, would
you please let Kathy know in the office. Thank you.
Posting of Class Lists
“In keeping with privacy legislation and to
keep our children safe, the Upper Grand
District School Board will no longer publicly
post class lists or make class lists available to
parents.”
S. Krueger, Freedom of Information Co-ordinator for
the Upper Grand DSB.
Therefore, on the first day of school on September
4th, students will go to their new
classes. More information about this
process will be given in the end of
June newsletter.
School Council
The last School Council meeting is on Tuesday,
June 12th beginning at 7:00 pm. Please join us.
Babysitting is available. Please call Kathy Dickson.
Year End Library Reminder
Just a reminder that ALL
library books are due back at
the Library on or before
Thursday, June 7. Overdue
notices will be sent out
beginning June 12. Please
look around your house for any stray
books.
As usual, there will be prizes for the
first classes to return all their books!
Summer Hours
Thanks! Mrs. Wray Teacher-librarian
The office will be closed from July 1st, 2012 to
August 28th, 2012. If you have any questions over
the summer, please leave a message on Ms.
Egan’s voicemail, ext 223.
Orangeville Public Library Summer Program
If you know of any new students who will be
registering for the fall, please
let them know that registration
day will be on Wednesday,
August 29th, 2012. The school
will be open August 28th—
August 31st, 2012.
Join Ready Set Read @ Orangeville Public
Library. A free program intended for independent
readers in grades three and under, facilitated by a
certified teacher. Attend one session weekly at
either location.
Call the Library for details @ 519-941-0610 or
check the website www.orangeville.library.on.ca
3rd ANNUAL FAMILY TOONIE BBQ—Enjoy a family evening out for good eats, great
beats and free kids’ activities!
Come out to the Family Toonie BBQ at Monora Park in Orangeville on Tuesday, June 26th from 5:00
pm - 8:00 pm. Enjoy live music and a meal deal (hamburger or hotdog, drink, cookies) all for only $2.00.
Free activities for kids include face painting, pony rides, bubble station, remote control cars and Brando
the Clown. Learn about brain injury prevention and safety with special guest speakers—the Fearsome
Foursome, a car seat clinic presented by the OPP, the Orangeville Police and Drivewise. Hosted by the
Headwaters Acquired Brain Injury Group (a volunteer group under the umbrella of the not-for-profit
Ontario Brain Based Injury Association).
Twin Day
Funky Hat Day
Get ready Island Lake! Thursday, June
14th is coming soon! Are you
prepared?
What’s that? A hat!
A crazy, funky, junky hat.
Overslept, turned slightly
Tryna look like Karen Knightly.
We’ve been there, we’ve done that.
We see right through your funky hat!
June 14th is our annual TWIN DAY!
If you would like to participate in this
event, please find a friend or more and
pick out some unique outfits to make
this day full of fun.
Don’t forget to wear your funky hat on
Thursday, June 7th .
Vanessa & Karleigh
So get ready Island Lake Public
School for an
AWESOME day!
Report Cards
Vanessa & Karleigh
Report cards will be coming home on
Wednesday, June 27th. The grades and
comments reflect the progress your child has
made from February to June, 2012.
Sunscreen and Hats
Please try to return the parent tear-off portion on
Thursday, June 28th, the last day
of school.
We are into warmer June weather already.
Please consider sending a hat and sunscreen with your child on high UV days.
Thanks so much.
School Volunteers
As we come close to the end of our school year, we
would like to thank all of the parents and community
members who have been such great volunteers at the
school this year. We really do appreciate your support
for the students and staff and hope that you will
continue your contributions during the next school
year!
June 2012
Safe fun in the sun
As the weather gets warmer, remember to stay safe in the sun. Before you and your child head outside,
check the UV index on The Weather Network or Environment Canada websites.
When you go outside, wear sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen (SPF of 15 or higher). And if the UV index is 6
or more (high), also stay in the shade.
Keep in mind that babies and children burn more quickly from the sun. Sunscreen is not recommended for
babies under 6 months old, but is safe to use on children.
For more information about sun safety, visit Health Canada at www.healthcanada.gc.ca.
Newsletter Trivia
When will students find out whose class they are in next fall? ____________________
What school will Ms. L. be at next year? __________________________
What time is our final assembly? ______________________
When are library books due back in the library? ______________________
When is Twin Day? ___________________________
Can parents ride the school bus with their children on the first day? _________________
Please submit your responses by Friday, June 15th. The winner will
receive a $20.00 gift card for Dairy Queen. Congratulations to Caitlin’s
family who won the movie passes in May.
SOS - Save Our Subscriptions!
Our QSP Family Reading Magazine
Program will be returning this
FALL, so please save your
magazine orders (new or renewals)
and order them through our school
program.
We all benefit!
Our school earns profits through magazines people already purchase.
QSP prices are up to 85% off of newsstand prices. A single magazine can cost as little
as $1.00 per issue. That’s a great investment in literacy!
Any reading material, including magazines, will encourage children to read and a
parent who reads is a great role model!
If you can’t wait until our program starts, you can order early and still support our
school by shopping online! It’s easy…just visit www.QSP.ca.
Plan Ahead and Help Even More………
Consider giving magazine subscriptions as gifts this year!
Let friends and family know about our upcoming fundraiser and ask them to
save their orders for our campaign or to order online now at www.QSP.ca!
QSP Customer Service – 1-800-667-2536
This summer, your great Ontario adventure starts with the Ontario Fun Pass!
It’s packed with great money saving coupons for Ontario kids. Use them for a free child’s
admission when accompanied by a paying adult at 22 terrific Ontario attractions. Plus, families will
save $2 on a daily parking permit at over 300 Ontario parks.
Starting in June, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will offer the Ontario Fun Pass online at
www.ontariofunpass.com. Just type in your child’s last name and school board, print the coupons
and redeem them at any of the participating Ontario attractions. It’s that simple!
The Ontario Fun Pass – Your child’s ticket to the world of history and science, art and nature.
Get out and play in Ontario this summer!!