May 31st, 2019

LOOKING AHEAD………..

 

June 6 & 7 – Track n Field Day – Grades 4, 5 & 6 (Sandhills)

June 12 – School Council Meeting

June 13 – Junior Track & Field meet at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School

June 20 – Family Fun Fair at Sandhills – 5:30pm to 8:30pm

June 26 – Grade 6 Graduation – 9:00am (Gymnasium)

June 27 – Last Day of School

 

Parking at Sandhills

Students and staff alike would like to thank our wonderful community for ‘doing their bit’ with regards to our Parking Program over the last few weeks. We appreciate you adhering to the Parking Policy and using our Drive to 5 drop off areas.

In particular, a huge thank you to the Parent Volunteers who have given up their time to enforce our parking policy each and every day come rain or shine. Your efforts have not been fruitless. The safety of our students has increased every day. They are our highest Priority. Our staff has also seen a huge improvement as they find parking so that they may start their shift on time and support our wonderful Extended Day Programs.

A link to our Traffic Safety Booklet (which includes the Drive to 5 areas) is also attached.

Let’s keep up the good work!

Sandhills traffic safety booklet Nov 18

 

Goodbye and Welcome

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Mrs M.J.Seaman as she retires on Friday 31st May. Mrs Seaman has been with Sandhills for 5 years and I am sure you will all join us in celebrating her contribution to Sandhills and dedication to her students and colleagues.

As always, with every goodbye comes a ‘Welcome’. Chantel-Marie Stickel joins us on Monday 3rd June 2019 in Class 2/3B. Miss Stickel will be popping in during this week to meet the students to ensure a smooth transition.

All the best for the future Mrs Seaman and ‘Welcome to Sandhills’ Miss Stickel!!

 

Spirit Wear

Thank you to everyone who placed an order for Spirit Wear. Spirit wear is a wonderful opportunity to show your pride in our school.

We anticipate that orders will be delivered to the school no later than June 14th. Stay tuned.

 

June Pride Month – Flying the pride flag to celebrate diversity and inclusion

The pride flag is a celebration of diversity and a visual reminder that WRDSB welcomes and supports each and every student – regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

We believe that our schools are safe spaces for everyone that walks through our doors. Our strategic plan emphasizes that the well-being of all of our students and staff are met through a focus on inclusivity. We have several policies and procedures in place that speak to our commitment to equity and inclusion. Raising the Pride flag demonstrates this commitment to our students, staff, parents, caregivers and community members.

We know that those who identify as LGBTQ+ are at higher risk of experiencing bullying and harassment. Our school board will not tolerate this kind of behaviour. We will continue to create inclusive and safe spaces for anyone who enters any of our schools or buildings.

For more information please visit our Board website at:

Flying the Pride Flag