February 10th, 2017
February 10, 2017 – Weekly School-Day Update
1. Upcoming Dates
February 14 – R.W.P. Day – wear red, white or pink!
February 15 – MacMillan’s Cookie Dough orders due
February 15/16 – Caribou Math Contests
February 17 – Report cards go home
February 20 – Family Day Holiday – no school
February 23 – Math Showcase Night – save the date
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 math activities 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!
- Popcorn and Frozen Yogurt Sales
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.
- Lost and Found
Are you missing a mitten, a pair of snow pants, a shoe? The lost and found bin is very full; please encourage your child to search the bin for any missing items. Remember, it is always helpful to label your child’s items.
- Parking Reminders
Parents parking and dropping off their children near Westforest and Victoria: please obey all parking signs as marked. Double parking is causing difficulties for local homeowners to drive through the street and may lead to increased by-law officer attendance and ticketing.
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.
- 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.