April 27th, 2018

April 27th, 2018 – Weekly School-Day Update

 

  1. Important Dates

May 2 – “Walk in their Sneaker” Day

May 3 – Kindergarten Information Night (for students new to school for Sept. 2018)

May 4 – P.A. Day – No School For Students

May 9 – School Council Meeting – 6:30pm, everyone welcome

May 16 – All Junior Students Trip to KW Symphony

May 17 – Grade Six information night at Westheights 6:30 – 8:00

June 1 – P.A. Day – No School For Students

June 4 & 5 – Sandhills Track and Field Meet for Junior Students

June 12 – Grade Six visit to Westheights

June 12 – Save The Date – Fun Fair

June 13 – Kindergarten Field Trip to Brantford Zoo

June 27 – Save The Date – Grade Six Graduation 9:00am more info early next week!

June 28 – Last Day of School!

  1. Traffic Safety

An important school safety notice was sent home with your child this week.  As a family, please review the traffic safety information and determine how your family can use active transportation to get to and from school.  We have dangerous traffic congestion around our school.  The Walking School Bus and Trailblazer programs increase the safety and fun of walking to school, find out how you can be involved.  If you must drive, check out the map for the “drive to 5” locations and make a change to show you care about the safety of our neighbourhood.

  1. Walk in their Sneakers Day

Police and Bylaw Officers are lacing up to join the walk to school.  Meet an officer at the start point or join them along the way as the crowd grows. See link for more information and a map of the route.  https://schools.wrdsb.ca/shl/files/2018/04/Sandhills-1.pdf

  1. Cobs Bread Fundraiser

The Boardwalk location of Cobs Bread will provide 10% of your purchase back to Sandhills to support our school.  Just be sure to let the cashier know that you are a Sandhills family before your purchase is complete.  Stop in to purchase a treat or any of their delicious breads and support the school at the same time! www.cobsbread.com

  1. Clothing and E-Waste Collections Continue

The Sandhills community is coming together to collect used clothing and electronic devices you no longer need as an Earth Day initiative.  There is a bin located toward the back of the parking lot by the gym where you can place your donations until Friday, May 4th.  The bin will be open this Saturday and Sunday from 2-4pm for donations. Thanks for your support.

https://schools.wrdsb.ca/shl/files/2018/04/OES_Whats_Accepted.pdf .

  1. Staffing Update

Mrs. Young has accepted a Head Secretary position at Glencairn Public School.  We wish Mrs. Young all the best in her new position beginning May 1st. For the remainder of the year her position will be shared by Mrs. Bin and Mrs. Statz.

      7. Grade Six Transition to Westheights PS

There are two important visits set up for our grade six students to get to know their new school for September.  Grade six students and their parents are invited to visit the Westheights Information Night on Thursday, May 17th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.  Students will return to Westheights with their teachers on June 12th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm for a student guided tour.  The easiest way to make your Westheights experience awesome is to get involved!  Be sure to take part in these important events to find out how to get involved!

  1. Waterloo Regional Police Open House

Saturday, May 12th from 10 am til 3pm at 200 Maple Grove Road in Cambridge.  It will be a fun filled family day with activities for children, community and police information booths.  Free admission, donations to the food bank gladly accepted.

https://schools.wrdsb.ca/shl/files/2018/04/Waterloo-Region-Police-Open-House-May-12-2018.pdf

  1. Lost and Found

The lost and found bin is overflowing.  All items are currently displayed in front of the office.  Please encourage your child(ren) to pick up lost items, also feel free stop in a take a look for yourself.  Any items not claimed will be sent off to charity with the Earth Week collection.

  1. Parking Lot Attendant Needed

We are still looking for an interested community member to serve as our parking lot attendant for 1 hour per day.  This is a paid position.  Please contact Mr. Ernst (tom_ernst@wrdsb.ca) or Mrs. Murovec (nancy_murovec@wrdsb.ca) if you are interested.

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