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 December 13, 2018
Sandhills Public School is a proud supporter of the Walking School Bus in conjunction with the Canadian Cancer Society. By supporting this active method of transportation to school we can contribute to better focus in the classroom, greater test scores and increased physical and mental health. It is also environmentally sustainable and a great way to make new friends. Check out our […]
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Posted December 11, 2018
Pizza Days are back……
Pizza will be available every Wednesday at second nutrition break. Deadline for orders will be December 20th, 2018.
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. Please check out School-Day to order your student’s Pizza for January to March break.
Thank you for your co-operation!
Office Staff
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Posted December 6, 2018
Today, December 6, is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. To mark the day, flags at our buildings will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset. On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École […]
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Posted December 4, 2018
PIZZA will be available to order through School-Day in the next 7 to 10 days.
You will be able to order your student pizza from January to March 2019.
Stay tuned for more information and please remember to make a note of the deadline for orders once it is posted.
Have a great week Sandhills!
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Posted November 30, 2018
LOOKING AHEAD…. Mon, 3 Dec – Dental Screening for JK, SK, Grades 2 & 4 Tues, 4 Dec – Grades 2 & 3 Humanities Theatre Trip Wed, 12 Dec – School Council Meeting – 6:30 pm Wed, 19 Dec – Holiday Concert – 1.30 pm Thurs, 20 Dec – Holiday Concert – 1:30 pm – […]
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Posted November 23, 2018
Do you want to recognize a teacher or educator for their commitment to education and dedication to students? Now is your chance; nominations for the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence are now open. You can nominate a teacher or educator in three categories: The Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence honours outstanding and innovative […]
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Posted November 20, 2018
The Waterloo Region District School Board would like to extend support to our transgender students, parents/families, and staff in honour of International Transgender Day of Remembrance and Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. We are committed to providing safe, inclusive and caring learning environments for each and every one of our students. Our incredible staff work […]
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Posted November 19, 2018
We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 18 to 24, 2018. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]
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Posted November 16, 2018
This December we are selling winter greeting cards featuring student artwork – and we need your help. We’re looking for student artists to capture the beauty of the winter season and help support our Waterloo Education Foundation (WEFI). Students, proud parents, and educators are asked to submit original student artwork (JK-12) via Twitter and Instagram […]
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