February 17th, 2017
February 17, 2017 – Weekly School-Day Update
1. Upcoming Dates
February 17 – Report cards go home
February 20 – Family Day Holiday – no school
February 22 – Pink Shirt Day
February 23 – Math Showcase Night – save the date
March 7 – MacMillan’s Cookie Dough pick up day
March 13 – 17 – March Break Holiday – no school
- Kindergarten Registration for 2017-2018 School Year
Online registration began February 1, 2017 and will continue throughout the month of February.
Children born in 2013 are eligible to attend junior kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year. Children born in 2012 are eligible to attend senior kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year.
Visit https://www.wrdsb.ca/register to begin your registration online. Following your online submission, call the office to book an appointment to complete the process.
Children currently attending junior kindergarten at Sandhills will automatically be registered to continue into senior kindergarten next year.
- Registration for Before & After School Programs for 2017-2018 School Year
Registration is now open for our before and after school programs for next year. Please visit www.wrdsb.ca/beforeafter for more information.
- Math Showcase Night
Our staff and students are eager to demonstrate the exciting and innovative math strategies, teaching and learning that have been happening at Sandhills! Many activities are planned for the evening including demonstration lessons, sphero and coding demonstrations, math games for all ages. Learn more about Caribou math contests and math tools for learning, all through the lens of our students who have planned ‘math performances’. Plan to visit Math Showcase Night and you could WIN a StarWars BB8 Sphero!
- Parking Reminders
The volume of cars dropping students off near schools can cause difficulties for all students who need to move past these cars to get to school. This is a problem in many school communities. In the interest of student safety, our municipal Bylaw officers visit schools sporadically to enforce parking rules. Designated parking areas have been optimized for safe parking; any parking outside the designated areas can be considered to be creating additional hazards for our students. Please park safely and avoid being ticketed!
Did you know?
People who walk and ride their bikes to school are happier? A study conducted by Green Communities Canada found that students (and the parents who accompanied them) enjoyed a deeper connection to their community, nature and other people. This connection was found to decrease stress, and to increase happiness.
- Popcorn and Frozen Yogurt Sales
Thank you to Sandra Ward who has been volunteering her time to help our Suns in the sales of these items. Each Monday at second break, popcorn and frozen yogurt will be available for sale in the main entry foyer; all proceeds will go to School Council initiatives. Butter and salt flavoured popcorn will sell for $2.00 per bag. Chocolate / vanilla swirl low fat frozen yogurt will sell for $4.00 per cup. Sales will be cash only each Monday while supplies last.
- Summer Soccer Camp
Please see information below for summer soccer camp registration for children aged 5 to 13.
- Attendance Line
Our attendance line is 519-570-8125 ext. 3041# it is available 24 hours for your convenience. It is busiest between 7:45am and 8:30am. Please remember to call if your child will be away from school.
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