Posted September 9, 2019
BI-WEEKLY UPDATES What’s happening in September: Wed, Sept 18th– Picture Day Wed, Sept 18th– School Council in the Library, 6:30pm Fri, Sept 20th– PD Day (no school for students) Tues, Sept 24- Tuck Shop opens ~ weekly Tues & Thurs Fri, Sept 26th– Terry Fox Run Mon, Sept 30th– Orange Shirt Day Please […]
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Posted May 31, 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
Categories: The Scoop Tags: Weekly Update
Posted May 10, 2019
LOOKING AHEAD………..
May 6 to Jun 4 – Ramadan
May 16 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
May 17 – Jump Rope for Heart
May 20 – Victoria Day – No School
May 21, 22, 23 – Grade 3 EQAO
May 28, 29, 30 – Grade 6 EQAO
May 29 – Community Nature Walk – Doon Huron Forest Conservation Area
Did you know?
The WRDSB community believes in Safe Caring Inclusive Schools (SCIS).
We recognize that providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe, caring and respectful society is a shared responsibility in which the Board and schools play an important role. Schools that have a variety of prevention and intervention strategies foster a positive learning and teaching environment that supports academic achievement for all students and helps students reach their full potential. A positive school climate is a crucial component of prevention. Not having appropriate prevention and intervention strategies adversely affects a school’s ability to educate its students, students’ ability to learn, as well as healthy relationships and the school climate.
“Building a safe, caring and inclusive school culture means teaching it minute by minute, day by day, integrating it into discipline practices and curriculum, using instructional models that provide practice in social and relationship skills and, most importantly, modelling it.” – Vicki Mather
Safe Caring Inclusive Schools WRDSB
Here at Sandhills, we value input from teachers and parents on our SCIS committee. If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute to an important team next year, please consider joining the fun with the SCIS team. There are 4 formal meetings, and minimal input needed between meetings. We look forward to hearing from you. Together we can make a difference!
Community Nature Walk – Doon Huron Forest Conservation Area
Save the Date!! On May 29th at 6:30pm we will have a Community Nature Walk at the Doon Huron Forest Conservation Area. This event is co-sponsored with our Walking School Bus. It is free and all are welcome. No registration, just show up with your family!
Spirit Wear is LIVE and now available Online
Sandhills is proud to announce that students, parents/caregivers/families and staff will have the opportunity to purchase Sandhills’ branded spirit wear.
We have taken considerable time to ensure that our spirit wear is good quality and perfect for the whole family. Items for purchase will include hoodies, baseball shirts, t-shirts, sports pants, golf shirts, toques, baseball caps and sweatpants to name but a few. As if that wasn’t enough, we are also including the opportunity to have your child’s first or last name placed on the back (bottom) of your spirit wear t-shirt or pullover/hoodie. This is optional and will incur a small charge of $8.
Ordering is easy with a direct link to our supplier. The deadline for Spirit Wear is Friday, 24th May 2019.
Sandhills Spirit Wear Website
In addition, we are proud to announce that our fantastic Grade 6 graduates will have the chance to purchase a T-shirt and/or Hoodie with ‘Class of 2019’ on the front and a design of signatures from their graduating year on the back. This is a unique and practical way to remember their years at Sandhills; one which, we are sure, will be popular. Again, the deadline for Grade 6 Graduation Spirit Wear is Friday, 24th May 2019.
You will find the Grade 6 Graduation Spirit wear using the same link as above. Please ensure you select the Graduation T-shirt/Hoodie item correctly.
Samples (if you require to view sizes) will be available in the main office to try on!
Flyers will be available as well but we would prefer all orders to be placed online with the links provided above.
SandhillsPS_School_Spiritwear_OrderForm
SandHills_GraduationShirtsHoodies2019_OrderForm
Umbrella Project
INTRINSIC MOTIVATION continues here at Sandhills.
“A life lived without enthusiasm is a life half lived.”
Have you asked your student how they incorporate Intrinsic Motivation into their daily school life and what it means to them?
I do things to better myself.
I do things for me.
I do things to learn, not for a reward.
Website: Parent Resources
Twitter: @umbrellapjct
Facebook: The Umbrella Project
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Posted May 3, 2019
LOOKING AHEAD………..
May 6 – Ramadan begins
May 8 – Walk in Their Sneakers
May 8 – Kodaly Festival
May 8 – School Council Meeting – 6.30pm
May 10 – Yearbook Order Deadline (please log on to School-Day and reserve your copy!)
May 16 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
May 17 – Jump Rope for Heart
May 20 – Victoria Day – No School
May 21, 22, 23 – Grade 3 EQAO
May 28, 29, 30 – Grade 6 EQAO
Did you know?
Did you know that you can find lots of information about our school on the Sandhills website? shl.wrdsb.ca/ And did you know that you can use Google to translate the information for you?
New families may not be aware of the wealth of information they can gain from visiting the site which is updated on a daily basis with announcements and important news from the school and the WRDSB office.
Information includes:
Calendar information – events, meetings and field trips. https://shl.wrdsb.ca/calendar/
Student Handbook detailing rules and school policy, attendance, dress code and expected behaviour. https://shl.wrdsb.ca/student-handbook/
Sandhills Walking School Bus – Why is our school a ‘walking school?’, routes and how to get involved. https://shl.wrdsb.ca/welcome-to-sandhills-walking-school-bus/
Extra-Curricular Activities – learn about all the wonderful clubs and initiatives that students from Sandhills can become involved in. https://shl.wrdsb.ca/extracurricular-activities/
Parent Information – this page includes information regarding parent resources including math, counselling and our Bullying and Intervention Plan. https://shl.wrdsb.ca/parent-information/
School Council – Are you interested in joining the School Council? You can find all the information regarding parent engagement on this page including the School Council Handbook and Bylaws for 2019 and minutes of each meeting. https://shl.wrdsb.ca/school-council/
If you have any ideas about what we could include on our website please let us know. Your feedback is most welcome. Check out the website today!
Spirit Wear Coming Soon
Spirit Wear coming.
Keep a lookout on school-day and our website for more information. We will, of course, send a notification to all parents/caregivers when the ordering website is up and running.
Umbrella Project
We are excited about our new Character Trait for May. INTRINSIC MOTIVATION !!
“A life lived without enthusiasm is a life half lived.”
Our statements for this month include:
I do things to better myself.
I do things for me.
I do things to learn, not for a reward.
Website: Umbrella Project Parent Resources
Twitter: @umbrellapjct
Facebook: The Umbrella Project
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Categories: Announcements · The Scoop Tags: Weekly Update
Posted April 26, 2019
LOOKING AHEAD………..
May 2 – Welcome to Kindergarten – 6pm to 7pm
May 4 – Ramadan begins
May 8 – Walk in Their Sneakers
May 8 – School Council Meeting – 6.30pm
May 10 – Yearbook Order Deadline (please log on to School-Day and reserve your copy!)
May 17 – Jump Rope for Heart
May 20 – Victoria Day – No School
A Message from the Principal
It is with sadness that this week we say Goodbye to Ms. Daria Vela. Ms. Vela has been teaching our Grade One French Immersion class (1FA) since September. On behalf of staff, students, parents and caregivers at Sandhills, we wish Ms. Vela good luck in her new position and future adventures.
Often with a farewell there is a Welcome Back and this time we Welcome Back Ms. Krista Weltz who returns from Maternity Leave on Monday, 29th April. I am sure you will all join me in welcoming Ms. Weltz back and help her transition back into Sandhills life.
Arts Night Update
A huge thank you for the fantastic turn out on Thursday April 25th for Arts Night. The night gave us the opportunity to showcase the amazing talents of our students, which we know gave staff and students such pride in their efforts.
A thank you also to Colleen Cooper, our Walking School Bus Coordinator, who came out to present information on our WSB program and, in addition, announce expanded routes.
If you were unable to make Thursday night or need further information regarding the WSB please click the following link.
Walking School Bus
Did you know?
At long last the weather is changing, and Spring is here. With the warm weather comes a chance for our students to be back outside enjoying local parks and reuniting with friends and nature.
However, being outside also comes with responsibility, especially in our older grades. Did you know that the Waterloo Region District School Board has provided it’s community of schools with helpful tips to ‘Street Proof’ your child? This includes information regarding strangers and being aware of their environment when they are out with friends or on their own. For more information please click on the link below.
Street Proofing your Children
Jump Rope for Heart
Sandhills is a proud supporter of JUMP ROPE FOR HEART and this year’s kick off assembly is tomorrow, Friday, 26th April. Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to be active and help others by raising funds for life-saving heart and stroke research.
Designed for students in elementary schools, Jump Rope for Heart offers much more than a great day of fun. It also helps to:
Motivate kids to get active.
Reinforce healthy habits like healthy eating and physical activity.
Teach the importance of social responsibility and helping others in the community and across Canada.
Empower kids to make a difference by supporting a good cause.
Boost school spirit.
This year, our participation day is Friday, May 17th. Mark you calendar! Pledge forms will be going home with your student tomorrow with instructions on how to donate/pledge online.
Keep a look out for more information on school-day and our website. For further information on Jump Rope for Heart please click the following link:
Jump Rope for Heart Canada
Spirit Wear Coming Soon
Spirit wear coming late April/early May.
Keep a lookout on school-day and our website for more information. We will, of course, send notification to all parents/caregivers when the ordering website is up and running.
Umbrella Project
This week we are introducing Intrinsic Motivation at our assembly. What is Intrinsic Motivation you ask?
“A life lived without enthusiasm is a life half lived.”
What gets your child out of bed in the morning? What makes their face light up? What makes them feel alive and connected? These are critical parts of their well-being. Follow your child’s intrinsic motivation and enthusiasm as a trail to their happiest future selves.
To build your child’s intrinsic motivation this week, have a conversation with them! Talk to them about how our brains are like a muscle. For more information click on the link below:
Intrinsic Motivation
Website: Umbrella Project Parent Resources
Twitter: @umbrellapjct
Facebook: The Umbrella Project
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Posted February 1, 2019
LOOKING AHEAD………..
Feb 6 – Walk to School Day and School Council will be here at the school to say Hi to parents and offer them a free cup of coffee.
Feb 7 – Beat the Winter Blahs dance. 6:30-8:30 pm. The cost is $2 a person up to a maximum of $10 for a family.
Feb 15 – Report Cards go home
Feb 18 – Family Day (no school)
Feb 19 – Orders Due for MacMillan’s Classic Fundraiser
Did You Know?
At last, winter has arrived in our region and staff here at Sandhills wanted to ensure that our Parents and Caregivers had all the information necessary regarding Policies and Procedures from the Waterloo District School Board. Please click on the attached link which gives you information and a ‘frequently asked questions’ section on how severe weather affects buses and/or schools in our region.
Severe Weather Link WRDSB
Please also find the link, below; to Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region which is a good tool to refer to when severe weather is in effect, keeping you up to date on school bus cancellations and/or school closures.
Student Transportation Services Waterloo Region
In addition, may we remind all parents and caregivers to always inform the main office of absences due to weather related issues. You can email at shl-attendance@wrdsb.ca or call 519 744 4430 (dial 1 for attendance)
MacMillan’s Classics Fundraiser Reminder
Great news!
If our school sells at least 400 items or more during this Fundraiser our wonderful Parent School Council will award a $50 GIFT CARD to THE TOP 3 sellers for the store of their choice in the KW area.
It’s Superbowl weekend! Let’s see how many orders we can collect from family and friends! Happy Fundraising!!
MacMillan’s Classics is a selection of frozen gourmet cookies and muffins, delectable desserts, entertaining treats and Artisan Soups. They specialize in Fresh and Flash Frozen produce. They also offer a product line of Peanut Free, Sugar Free and Gluten Free.
As always, a percentage of the sales will go to the school.
THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS TUESDAY, 19th FEBRUARY
DELIVERY DATE IS THURSDAY, 28th FEBRUARY. (Time to be confirmed)
CASH PAYMENT ONLY PLEASE (Please place exact cash payment in an envelope – no change can be given)
Completed order forms can be returned to school with your student. One order form can be used per family but please feel free to start a new order form if you need to continue on another sheet. Extra order forms can be obtained from the main school office.
Umbrella Project
We are delighted to introduce our new Character Trait for February – RESILIENCE!
Statements for this month include:
‘I can bounce back from tough stuff!’
‘Don’t let things get you down – turn that frown upside down.’
‘I can SPEAK POSITIVE WORDS ABOUT MYSELF.’
You can also watch a short Pixar film about Resilience entitled ‘Boundin’at the link below. This video will be shown to students at our assembly on 1st February 2019.
Boundin Pixar HD short film
Website: https://www.umbrellaproject.co/parent-resources/
Twitter: @umbrellapjct
Facebook: The Umbrella Project
Waterloo Region Family Network
Please find attached flyers outlining upcoming events at Waterloo Region Family Network as well as a couple of ongoing programs.
Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in Waterloo Region – 11 February at Family Centre in Kitchener.
Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities in Waterloo Region
Finding the right Summer Camp for your Child – 4th February at Kids Ability in Waterloo
Dreaming of Summer 2019
2019 Summer Camp and Recreation Fair – 11 February at the Family Centre in Kitchener.
Summer Camp Recreation Fair 2019 Flyer
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Posted January 24, 2019
LOOKING AHEAD….
Jan 24 – School Fundraiser begins- see details below
Jan 31 – Hobby Day (students may come dressed with accessories to represent something they do as a hobby/extracurricular or something that makes them happy).
Feb 6 – Walk to School Day and School Council will be here at the school to say Hi to parents and offer them a free cup of coffee.
Feb 7 – Beat the Winter Blahs dance. 6:30-8:30 pm. The cost is $2 a person up to a maximum of $10 for a family.
Feb 15 – Report Cards go home
Feb 18 – Family Day (no school)
MacMillan’s Classics Fundraiser
It’s time for our new Fundraiser! Order Forms are going home tonight with our Students.
We are delighted and excited to announce our new Fundraiser MacMillan’s Classics, a selection of frozen gourmet cookies and muffins, delectable desserts, entertaining treats and Artisan Soups.
Owned and operated by the Martin Family for over 25 years, MacMillan’s specializes in Fresh and Flash Frozen produce. They also offer a product line of Peanut Free, Sugar Free and Gluten Free.
MacMillan’s is proud to work alongside schools to aid in their fundraising initiatives and try to offer the best possible choices for a successful campaign. As always, a percentage of the sales will go to the school.
THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS TUESDAY, 19th FEBRUARY
DELIVERY DATE IS THURSDAY, 28th FEBRUARY. (Time to be confirmed)
CASH PAYMENT ONLY PLEASE (Please place exact cash payment in an envelope – no change can be given)
Completed order forms can be returned to school with your student. One order form can be used per family but please feel free to start a new order form if you need to continue on another sheet. Extra order forms can be obtained from the main school office.
Let’s make this a wonderful campaign. A huge thank you in advance for your fundraising efforts and to our School Council who will be collecting the orders.
MacMillan’s Classics Website
Winter Walk Day
Walk with us on 6th February for our Winter Walk Day 2019. School Council will greet walkers at the school and offer Parents/Caregivers a free cup of coffee. See the attached flyer for the route and times. Walking in the cold leads to greater heart conditioning and increased endurance.
WinterWalkDay 6 Feb SHL
LunchBox Orders (Student of the Month Initiative)
We are proud to announce a brand-new Lunchbox Orders program.
Student of the Month is a community-based program focused on honouring and highlighting the amazing kids in our schools. Lunchbox is looking for a student who has gone above and beyond. One, who has shown kindness, possibly organised a fundraiser or community event, won an award or medal for sports or provided an idea that was so fabulous that the school had to implement or has simply shown up as a great student, kind person and friend to many.
For more information and how to nominate a student please see attached flyer.
LBOStudentoftheMonth
Did You Know?
As you may have heard in the News, there have been changes this month to Health Canada’s Food Guide. Here are Sandhills we care about the health of our students and thought we would share the new Guide and website address to keep our families up to date and informed.
Canadas new food guide 2019
Canada’s Food Guide Website
Umbrella Project
As part of the umbrella project this month, we will be finding out what our students are doing in class to work on Self Compassion (Try our best, Ask for help, and Forgive ourselves if we make mistakes).
We’ll also be sending a group of students to classes to interview a few students for their thoughts on self-compassion. Keep up the good work Sandhills!
Website: www.umbrellaproject.co/parent-resources/
Twitter: @umbrellapjct
Facebook: The Umbrella Project
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Categories: Announcements · The Scoop Tags: Weekly Update
Posted December 14, 2018
LOOKING AHEAD….
Wed, 19 Dec – Holiday Concert – 1.30 pm
Thurs, 20 Dec – Holiday Concert – 1:30 pm – Kindergarten Only
(Please be advised that parking is NOT permitted at the school for 1:30 pm Holiday Concert performances)
Thurs, 20 Dec – Holiday Concert – 6:30 pm
Fri, 21 Dec – Pajama Day
Winter Break – 24th December to 6th January
Food Bank Drive
Our 2018 Food Bank Initiative is underway! Non-perishable food donations are welcome and students will continue to collect donations from classrooms until the deadline on Tuesday, 18th December. Food donations will be picked up on Wednesday, 19th December 2018. A guide to what foods are suitable is below. Click the link.
Foodbank Guide
Cash donations for the Food Bank will be collected at the Holiday Concert on Thursday 20th December.
Did You Know?
Washing your hands not only prevents you from getting sick, but it also reduces the risk of infecting others. If you don’t wash your hands properly before coming into contact with others, you can infect them with the germs on your hands. Other people can also get sick from the germs unwashed hands leave on shared objects like doorknobs, keyboards, and other equipment in the home or workplace
We have included two links from the Caring for Kids website and an information sheet from Canada’s Public Health that give helpful tips and further information on the importance of handwashing as we come into the Winter Season.
Caring For Kids Link
Handwashing Infographic
Part Time Job Opportunity at Sandhills
We still have one part-time position at Sandhills. If you are interested in receiving further information please do not hesitate to contact the main office. This job opportunity is a paid position within the Waterloo Region District School Board.
Parking Lot Duty Attendant – (daily from 8:05 am to 8:35 am and/or 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm)
Festive Carol Singing
Please feel free to join us for FESTIVE CAROL SINGING, Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th from 8:15 to 8:30 am in the Gym. Staff, Parents and Children Welcome!
WALKING SCHOOL BUS
Sandhills’ Walking School Bus is now live on our website with lots of helpful information including frequently asked questions (FAQs), video’s and links to registration for children and volunteers. Please support this wonderful program and check it out at:
Walking School Bus
PIZZA ORDERS
THE PIZZA ORDER DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 20TH DECEMBER – Please log on to your school-day account to place your order.
You will be ordering for every Wednesday from January 9th to March Break. (Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb, 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, Mar 6).
We will be offering Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza for 9 weeks for a cost of : $18.00 for 1 slice, $36.00 for 2 slices, $54.00 for 3 slices
Please note: If your child is absent we will not be offering refunds.
Payment by Credit Card or Debit/Visa is preferred. If paying by cash, please send in the exact change along with the order number. Cheques will not be accepted.
Thank you for your co-operation!
Umbrella Project
We have been and continue to work hard on our Character trait this month. Our students have been thinking about GRIT and how we use it to overcome challenges we face every day. Work hard, be smart, and most importantly … don’t give up. You can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off your face and go on. Talk to your child about GRIT and how they have been using it to work hard at school.
G – Give it your Best
R – Redo if necessary
I – Ignore the Urge to Quit
T – Take the Time to Do it Right
Do you have Spare Yarn/Wool, Thread and /or sewing kits?
Donations of yarn/wool, thread and sewing kits would be welcome if you have anything spare at home for projects at school. As always, staff appreciate your generosity and support for our wonderful school.
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Posted November 9, 2018
LOOKING AHEAD….
Mon, 12 Nov – Progress Reports go home
Tues, 13 Nov – Monarch Woods Walk, 7pm
Wed, 14 Nov – School Council Meeting – 6.30pm (Library)
Fri, 16 Nov – PD Day – No School but Parent Interviews in the afternoon only (please contact teachers personally to arrange an interview)
Mon, 19 Nov – Fresh from the Farm – Orders available for pick up at school after noon
Bullying Prevention Week
Here at Sandhills Public School and throughout the Waterloo District School Board community, we are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one.
Ontario’s Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week runs from November 18 to 24, 2018.
The week is an opportunity for us all, at school and at home, to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools and communities. Many schools have activities and events planned for Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week so stay tuned as you may be hearing a lot about it from your student over the coming weeks.
Did You Know?
November is Gratitude month
As part of the Reconciliation Act, Sandhills acknowledges daily that the land on which we gather is the lands traditionally used by the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Neutral people. We do this proudly and as an act of gratitude for what our Indigenous people so kindly share. If we didn’t have the land, where would we have begun?
Swim to Survive for Grade 3 Students
We are looking forward to the start of our Swim to Survive program on 15th November 2018. Our Grade 3 students will attend Forest Heights Pool each week for 3 weeks to learn the minimum skills needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water.
These are expressed in a skill sequence in the Canadian Swim to Survive standard:
ROLL into deep water
TREAD water for one minute
SWIM 50 metres
A big thank you to Mrs Krupicz for her time and commitment to organize this wonderful and lifesaving program each year. Don’t forget to bring a towel and a swimsuit!
The Carousel Dance Centre
We are so pleased to announce that the Carousel Dance Centre is returning to Sandhills for another dance performance on Thursday, November 22 from 1:30-2:15pm in the gym. Our JK to Grade 3 classes will enjoy this year’s performance based on the book, The Lorax.
Global issues Photo Booth
A big thank you to all those who participated in the GLOBAL ISSUES PHOTO BOOTH last week as part of our Carnival Celebration. We are proud to announce that we raised $195 for a Girls’ Orphanage in India. This wonderful fundraising activity built upon our Global Issues Awareness and the kids had a great time taking part.
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Posted November 2, 2018
LOOKING AHEAD….
Mon, 6 Nov – Safe Caring Inclusive Schools team meeting
Wed, 7 Nov – Indigo Fundraiser, Fairway Road, Kitchener
Mon, 12 Nov – Remembrance Day Assembly
Mon, 12 Nov – Progress Reports go home
Tues, 13 Nov – Monarch Woods Walk, 7pm
Wed, 14 Nov – School Council Meeting – 6.30pm (Library)
Fri, 16 Nov – PD Day – No School
SAFE CARING INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS (SCIS)
Community members are invited to take part in our first SCIS team meeting of the 2018-19 school year on Tuesday November 6th from 3:30 – 4:30pm in Sandhills Library.
This team meets throughout the year to review data and plan and implement the school’s Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan.
We look forward to seeing you there!
THE UMBRELLA PROJECT
As you know, this school year, your child will be participating in The Umbrella Project. The Umbrella Project is a curriculum designed to help your child learn the skills of emotional well being. This year we will be focusing on gratitude, grit, self-compassion, autonomy, mindfulness, resilience, intrinsic motivation, integrity and hope. Please see the attached Welcome Letter for more information on tips/resources and how to sign up for newsletter and facebook updates.
Welcome Letter Umbrella Project Parents
Feeling excluded can be painful and a difficult part of childhood. Gratitude is a useful skill for helping to build and nurture relationships. It can help our children use more inclusive behaviours towards others.
Help your child notice when their peers do something kind for them to boost their gratitude towards others. Point out these moments whenever you can. This will help to guide your children to social behaviours that include instead of exclude.
For more information on today’s top please click the following link:
Umbrella Project Tips
ADHD COMMUNITY WORKSHOP – 25 NOVEMBER
The Centre for ADHD Awareness is hosting an ADHD Community Workshop on November, 25th in Kitchener, Ontario.
Flyer to be attached
The workshop is geared to parents of children with ADHD, adults with ADHD and their families, and educators. For detailed information, visit
ADHD flyer-2018
Topics include;
Executive Functioning and ADHD: Keeping the Balls in the Air
Self-Regulation and ADHD: From Chaos to Smoother Sailing
ADHD Goes to School
ADDventures at Home
Understanding ADHD’s Impact on Adult Relationships
Understanding ADHD in the Workplace
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Megan Smith, Ph.D. in Child Clinical and School Psychology, has worked with diverse client populations in community, outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings at Youthdale Treatment Centres, the Toronto District School Board, and in private practice.
Heidi Bernhardt RN, Founder, and President of CADDAC and past Executive Director of CADDRA, has over the past 25 years helped raise awareness and understanding of ADHD among parents, educators, health care professionals, industry leaders, and government officials through presentations, conferences, media interviews, and advocacy work.
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