May 26th, 2017

 May 26, 2017 – Weekly School-Day Update

 

1.Upcoming Dates

May 27 – Ramadan begins

May 31 – Sandhills Stroll in Monarch Woods

June 2 – P.A. Day – no school for students

June 9 – Spirit Day – dress to show your hobby

June 28 – Grade Six Graduation Celebration at 1:30 p.m.

June 29 – Spirit Day – dress to show your Canadian pride

June 29 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for students

June 30 – P.A. Day

 

NEW!

You can email your child’s absence information to shlattendance@wrdsb.on.ca remember to include the child’s full name, date(s) of the absence and reason for the absence.

As always, you can phone the attendance line at 519-570-8125 ext. 3041# available 24/7.

 

  1. Message from the W.R.D.S.B.

The month of June is pride month. Beginning on June 1st and for the remainder of the month, the Education Centre and all W.R.D.S.B. schools will raise the Pride flag.  Many of our students, parents/guardians and community members identify as members of the Rainbow (or LGBTQ+) community. Flying the Pride flag not only signals that our schools are safe spaces for everyone, it also aligns with our Operational Goal of student and staff well-being and our new Strategic Priority that staff are supported in their wellness and students experience a sense of belonging in a caring learning environment that addresses their well-being.

 

  1. School Council Updates

School Council is planning two fun events to round out the year.  The Sandhills Stroll in Monarch Woods is scheduled for May 31st at 6:30pm.  Everyone is invited to participate.

The Trivia Trail event is scheduled June 21st at 6:30pm.  Come explore the neighbourhood and complete the trivia challenges.

The Sandhills Council is excited to announce that they were the successful applicants for a grant from The Grand River Rotary Club for $1500!  These funds will be used to complete the buddy bench project.

 

  1. Global Issues – Ring Pop Fundraiser

This term the Global Issues group is raising money to buy supplies for the KW Humane Society as our local project. We have been selling Ring Pops as our fund raiser! Today was the final day for orders. The Ring Pops will be delivered on Tuesday May 30th at the end of the day.

Thank you for supporting our hard working group members in their efforts to make the world a better place!

 

  1. EQAO Testing

EQAO assessments for Grade Three students have been completed this week.  Grade six students will complete the assessments on May 30th, 31st and June 1st.

 

  1. Walking School Bus Update

The School Travel Planning Committee is excited to announce that plans are moving forward for launching the Sandhills Walking School Bus in September 2017!  A Walking School Bus is a program where a group of children walk to school with one or more adults.  The group follows a structured route with meeting points and a timetable.  The program is supported by the W.R.D.S.B. and is run by a regularly rotated schedule of trained volunteers. Get out your walking shoes and stay tuned for more details!

 

  1. Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Survey – Extended Until May 31st

WRDSB conducts a Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Survey for students, staff and parents/guardians.  The survey, includes questions about Teaching and Learning, Relationships, Safety, and School Environment.

The purpose of the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Survey is to:

  • provide information to the Board about the experiences of our students, staff and families,
  • provide information to the Board to assist with decisions to expand programs and/or provide resources to help students from all cultures, faith groups and learning exceptionalities, and
  • ensure that the Board continues to support learning in safe, caring and inclusive environments.

The Parent/Guardian Survey:

The parent/guardian survey is completed online and should take no more than 30 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous and you may choose to skip any questions or stop answering the survey at any time. To access the parent/guardian survey, please go to the following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017SCISParent_GuardianSurvey

 

  1. Before and After School Programs

We are pleased that the JK – 2 extended day program provided by the W.R.D.S.B and the grades 3 – 6 before and after school programs provided by the Y.M.C.A. will continue for the 2017/2018 School Year.  The rates for the JK – 2 program will be $10.75 for before school and $14.50 for after school. The rates for the grades 3 – 6 program will be $10.30 for before school and $15.45 for after school. Registration information for both programs can be found at www.wrdsb.ca/beforeafter

 

  1. Are you moving?

We are already busy preparing for next year.  Accurate enrolment information is key to good planning.  If you are moving and your child will no longer attend Sandhills, please send a note to the school office to let us know the final date of expected attendance at Sandhills and the name of the school you will be transferring to.  You will need to register at the school you will be attending.  Registration forms for schools within the W.R.D.S.B. may be picked up in the office.

  1. Did you know?

Did you know that 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.

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