April 21st, 2016 – Weekly School-Day Update

  1. Upcoming Dates

April 22 – PA Day, no school for students

April 27 – Jump Rope for Heart Kick-off Assembly

May 2 – Music Monday

May 5 – Kindergarten 2016 Information Night

May 14 – School Grounds Spring Clean-up Day

 

  1. Boston Pizza Fundraiser Night

Mark your calendar!  Boston Pizza (Erbsville location) is partnering with Sandhills PS for a fundraising event.  On Wednesday May 11th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Boston Pizza will donate 10% of your sale to Sandhills PS.  Reservations are recommended.

 

  1. Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Survey

Safe, Caring & Inclusive School surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey captures perceptions from students, parents, and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment.

Please take the opportunity to complete the Safe Caring and Inclusive Schools Survey, which can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCISParent_Guardian.

The survey is open until May 13.

 

  1. Looking for a tutor?

If you are looking to hire a tutor for your student, please consider contacting Lisa Hilverda at

519-572-8515. Ms. Hilverda is available after school and early evenings Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.  She is especially interested in tutoring students in grades 1 – 9 who would like help with French or Math.

 

  1. Parent Night at Westheights PS

May 19th from 6-7pm is the Westheights PS Grade 6 parent information night.  All Gr. 6 students & parents are encouraged to attend.

 

  1. Coding Club

Our grade 4,5&6 Coding Club competed this week at a Sphero competition at Westmount PS.  Their skills were put to the test and they made Sandhills proud.