Friday, October 26, 2018 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted October 22, 2018

Friday, October 26, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and Extended Day Programs will operate at satellite locations. The focus for the day across all our schools will be reflecting on our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement & Well-Being and School Improvement […]

What’s the Scoop – 19 October 2018

Posted October 18, 2018

WEEKLY UPDATE

LOOKING AHEAD………..

Mon, 22 Oct – Municipal Elections (School Gymnasium)

Fri, 26 Oct – PD Day – No school

Fri, 2 Nov – Junior Choir Rangers Game – tickets will be sent home soon.

Fri, 2 Nov – Picture Retake day

Wed, 7 Nov – Indigo Fundraiser

UMBRELLA PROJECT

Empathy is the ability to understand and appreciate how someone else is feeling. This past month, Sandhills students have been provided with opportunities to learn about empathy through the Terry Fox run, Orange Shirt Day, and other activities in their classes and around the school.

The statements we have been asking students to demonstrate are “I know how you feel” and “I care how you feel.” Many of our students have demonstrated the skill of empathy in a variety of ways, and have been recognized with a Sunny Salute. The Sunny Salute cards have been posted on the bulletin board across from the main office. On Friday 19th Oct we hosted an assembly where we will celebrated all of the students who have demonstrated this skill. Be sure to watch next week for statements on Gratitude!

Check out the bulletin board display across from the main office that highlights our monthly trait.

HALLOWE’EN

Hallowe’en is fast approaching and your staff at Sandhills thought it might be a good time to remind families about the expectations regarding costumes. As always, students’ costumes should not be of the ‘violent’ type nor should they include weapons of any type. Face masks are also not to be worn inside the school. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

WATERLOO REGION FAMILY NETWORK CONFERENCE

The Waterloo Region Family Network is hosting a family conference on November 3rd, 2018 – 9:30am to 3:00pm at Bingemans Conference Centre – 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener. Please see attached flyer for more information.

HOLIDAY CONCERT

SAVE THE DATE! Holiday Concert for 2018 will take place on Wednesday 19th December at 1:30pm and Thursday, 20th December at 6:30pm. Stay tuned for more details………….

PD DAY 26th OCTOBER – EXTENDED DAY REMINDER

Please remember to bring identification to pick up your child from the Extended Day program taking place on Friday, 26th October. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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What’s the Scoop? 12 October 2018

Posted October 18, 2018

LOOKING AHEAD……….

Mon, 15 Oct – Farm to Fresh Order Deadline!!!!

Tues, 16 Oct – JUMP TO MATH – 6pm to 8pm

Mon, 22 Oct – Municipal Elections (School Gymnasium)

Fri, 2 Nov – Junior Choir Rangers Game – tickets will be sent home soon.

Fri, 2 Nov – Picture Retake day

Wed, 7 Nov – Indigo Fundraiser

IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR MORE FUN AT SANDHILLS!

Jump2Math – Tuesday, 16 Oct, 2018 – 6 to 8pm

Following the success of READ Literacy Night on Tues, 2nd Oct, we are proud to present our next Family Night………………………Jump2Math is a kinesthetic, multi-sensory approach to teaching math that incorporates physical exercise, cooperative learning, and giant math stations. This active math program allows parents, students, and teachers to enjoy active learning together while traveling to each interactive math station.

****BRING YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY****

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

PLEASE WELCOME TO SANDHILLS…….

We are excited to announce that Stephanie Johnson will join us on Monday, 15 October as our new 2F and 2/3F teacher. Stephanie is looking forward to meeting students and connecting with our community. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to our Sandhills Family.

BOARD GAME CLUB

Board Game Club will be a new initiative starting this Fall and in preparation for this awesome new program we would like to ask for donations. If you have ‘appropriate’ new or gently used board games that you no longer use, and wish to donate to Sandhills, you can drop them off at the Main Office. More details will follow over the next few weeks. Stay tuned……

INDIGO FUNDRAISER

We are delighted to share our next Fundraiser with you. Wed, November 7th at the INDGIO location on Fairway Road, Kitchener (6pm to 8pm). Sandhills School Council encourages you to partake in some early holiday shopping and help raise money for school initiatives. 20% of all purchases will go towards the school if you tell your check out assistant that you have a student at Sandhills Public School. As an extra treat for our Sandhills Community, our JUNIOR CHOIR will be performing at 6:45 pm. Come and cheer on our wonderful Junior Choir and show your support. We will see you there!!

UMBRELLA PROJECT

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 wellbeing. This year we will be focusing on several characteristic traits including gratitude, grit, self compassion, autonomy, mindfulness, resilience, intrinsic motivation, integrity and hope. Developing these skills will help your child lead a happier, more successful life. Learn more on the umbrella of emotional wellbeing on our website here:

UMBRELLA PROJECT VIDEO

In September our students focussed on Empathy and this month, Gratitude is our main focus. Keep a look out for more information regarding The Umbrella Project as more details will follow shortly. In the meantime, caregivers are encouraged to talk with their students about the trait of the month as your participation will help to deepen your child’s understanding of these important skills.

You can also follow the Umbrella Project on social media for additional tips, resources and information. Find all the details here: 

UMBRELLA PROJECT PARENT RESOURCES

SCHOOL WEBSITE – STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Over the next few weeks, our Sandhills Website (shl.wrdsb.ca) will go through an update. We shall be updating the Extracurricular Activities tab to reflect School Activities that students can participate in for this school year and the School Calendar with important dates such as school council meetings, school events, pizza and tuck shop days.

It is hoped that all this information will help towards keeping parents and students informed about our wonderful school and community.

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October 16 is Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day

Posted October 16, 2018

Today, October 16th, we celebrate Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day, a day where we recognize the commitment, hard work and passion of our early childhood educators. More than 550 educators went to work this morning to greet and care for 8,400 students in the Waterloo Region District School Board. To witness our littlest learners get excited […]

Cannabis legalization and our schools

Posted October 15, 2018

On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal to use, buy, possess and cultivate in Canada for persons over 19 years of age. For our students, the possession and use of cannabis is illegal. We know that this change in legislation has raised many questions and possible concerns regarding how the change will affect schools. […]

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 4, 2018

On October 5th, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a day where we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They walked with their friends, rode their bikes, or boarded a school bus. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 28

Posted September 23, 2018

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]

Student Accident Insurance Information

Posted September 17, 2018

Every September, Ontario school boards remind families about the option of acquiring student accident insurance. Student accident insurance can help cover unforeseen expenses due to injury that are not covered by provincial health care or employer group plans. Waterloo Region District School Board recommends “insuremykids®” Protection Plan. For more details on this option you can view […]

PD Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff on September 21

Posted September 16, 2018

Friday, September 21, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) operated before and after school programs will be closed. The focus for the day across all our schools will be School Improvement Planning in the morning and the […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast this weekend for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Posted September 7, 2018

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will be joining other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast this weekend to mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. Firefighters’ National Memorial Day was instated by the federal government last year and is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of […]

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