October 6th, 2017

October 6, 2017 – Weekly School-Day Update

 

  1. Important Dates

Oct. 9 – Thanksgiving Day Holiday – no school

Oct. 11 – School Council Meeting (and Election Night) 6:30 p.m. everyone welcome

Oct. 12 – Peas and Love – Healthy Kids special presentation for Grades Two and Three

Oct. 17 – Sandhills Stroll – 6:30 p.m. in Monarch Woods

Oct. 26 – Sciensational Snakes – presentation for Grade Two students

Oct. 30 – All Kindergarten Students trip to Shantz Family Farm

 

  1. Staffing Update

As a result of a recent reorganization undergone at Wellesley Public School a new Kindergarten class has been created. Please join me in extending a warm congratulations to Mr. Wellhauser as he embarks on this new journey at Wellesley Public School. Although, this is a loss for Sandhills Public School, this is a wonderful opportunity for Mr. Wellhauser. Mr. Wellhauser’s last day will be Friday, October 6th.

We are looking forward to adding a new teacher to our already strong Kindergarten team. Ms. Fisher and Ms. Brush, the Designated Early Childhood Educators assigned to this class, will do everything they can to ensure that the transition is a smooth one for both the students and the new hire.

 

  1. Terry Fox Run Update

Terry’s Marathon of Hope took place in 1980 with the simple objective of informing Canadians of the importance of finding a cure for cancer. With fierce determination, he ran an average of 42 kilometres (26 miles) every day for 143 days. Terry was forced to end his run on September 1, 1980 when the cancer spread to his lungs.

Sandhills students participated in their own Terry Fox Run on September 28th.  Our very generous students raised $1580.00 for cancer research!  Way to go Suns!  There will be a special cheque presentation during an assembly on October 10th.

 

  1. School Council Update

Did you know?

The Sandhills Stroll in Monarch Woods will take place on Tuesday, October 17th, at 6:30 p.m.  Join your neighbours and explore this beautiful park.

If you dine at Boston Pizza, keep your receipt, and bring it to the school we receive a 10% donation of the value of the receipt. This is a great way to support a local business AND help our fundraising efforts here at Sandhills. Money raised goes to support initiatives that benefit all students. Thanks to Boston Pizza for their ongoing support of Sandhills!

The Loyalty Funding program new to Sandhills this year is one way that you can support Sandhills. This program allows one time purchases or monthly recurring purchases of gift cards for a variety of local businesses. Give gift cards to friends and family or use as a budgeting tool for places you shop at anyway! Everything from groceries to gas is available, so check out www.loyaltyfunding.ca/sandhills.

 

  1. Stem Lab Robotics

New programs in Science and Engineering are available from Stem Lab Robotics.  Please visit www.stemlabrobotics.com for more information.

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