What’s the Scoop – 21st June 2019

Posted June 21, 2019

LOOKING AHEAD………..

June 24 – Reports cards go home

June 24 – ‘Let’s…… go to the Movies’ – Field trip for Primary and Juniors

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

June 26 – Primary Play Day (1:25pm to 2:55pm)

June 27 – Last Day of School – Welcome Summer!!

A HUGE THANK YOU!

To staff, students, volunteers, school council, past students and our wonderful community.

We cannot thank you enough for an outstanding and memorable evening last night at Fun Fair. We were overwhelmed with emotion at the incredible, display of community. Events of this magnitude are only possible with the efforts of many and you all made it possible.

The strong school culture that we were able to display resonated with many, many families.

We know that our School Council members are very appreciative of all of you who contributed no matter how small you feel your contribution may have been. It all made an impact.

And this is why we say and believe in our hearts … Sandhills is the best school in the WRDSB.

Thank you again!

Goodbye and Welcome

It is with sadness that we say farewell to Mrs. Wallace in the office.  She has accepted a position with Preston High School as the Assistant Office Supervisor. Mrs. Wallace has been an amazing asset to our team and the office this year. She will be missed and we wish her the best of luck in her new adventure.

We would like to welcome Mrs. Snyder to the Secretary role here at Sandhills. We know that everyone will welcome Mrs. Snyder with a big Sunny Welcome! The Office Staff wishes you a Safe and Happy Summer, see you in September.

A note for the Last Week of School

Please remember the following:

There is no pizza order for the last week of school. Please ensure that you send your student with a lunch on Wednesday, 26th June.

The last Tuck Shop (frozen yoghurt, cookies and popcorn) will be Monday, 24th June.

Lost and Found – All lost items will be placed on a table outside the office starting Friday. 21 June 2019. If your child has lost a piece of clothing please take a look next time you are in the school.

Umbrella Project

As we glide into the last few weeks of the school year, the staff at Sandhills Public School would like to thank students, parents/caregivers and the community for supporting the Umbrella Project this year. Our character traits this year have included:

Empathy

Gratitude

Grit

Self-Compassion

Resilience

Mindfulness

Autonomy

Intrinsic Motivation

Integrity

We hope that our wonderful students have learned about their own well-being and those around them as they navigate successes and challenges in their school life. Have a wonderful Summer.

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What’s the Scoop? 14th June 2019

Posted June 14, 2019

Dear Sandhills,

A quick look ahead at the last couple of weeks………

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

June 21 – Talent Show

June 24 – Reports cards go home

June 24 – ‘Let’s…… go to the Movies’ – Field trip for Primary and Juniors

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

June 26 – Primary Play Day (1:25pm to 2:55pm)

June 27 – Last Day of School – Welcome Summer!!

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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

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What’s the Scoop? 17th May 2019

Posted May 17, 2019

LOOKING AHEAD………..

May 20 – Victoria Day – No School

May 22 – Earth Rangers’ Birds of Prey Presentation

May 22 – Grade 6 Parent Information Night at Westheights – 6:30 to 7:30pm

May 21, 22, 23 – Grade 3 EQAO

May 28, 29, 30 – Grade 6 EQAO

May 29 – Community Nature Walk – Doon Huron Forest Conservation Area

Thank You’s

Sandhills would like to thank the generous donor who put our school name forward to receive the Earth Rangers’ Birds of Prey Presentation to take place on May 22. Your thoughtfulness to provide this amazing learning opportunity for our students is greatly appreciated.

Sandhills would also like to thank DeVida Gardens located in Straffordville for their donation of individual rocks which will be used by every student to create a piece of Rock Art. These wonderful creations will be placed outside in our garden to be enjoyed by staff, students, and our community alike.

Community Nature Walk – Doon Huron Forest Conservation Area

Don’t Forget! 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 through School-Day.

Spirit Wear Deadline is Friday, May 24th 2019.

Ordering is easy with a direct link to our supplier.

www.sandhills-ps.deco-apparel.com

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.

Terra Cotta Cookie Orders

June Cookie Madness – Order your Cookie Today on School-day (www.school-day.com/en/home)

Due to the Success of last month’s Cookie Order, Sandhills’ students will again have the opportunity to purchase a cookie from the Terra Cotta Cookie Co. for the month of June. Parents/caregivers may purchase a cookie for their student and the cookies will be distributed at 2nd Nutrition Break for the first 3 Fridays in June (June 7th, 14th, 21st). The cost for your student to have a Terra Cotta Cookie for these dates is $4.50. This order is for the whole Month of June.

Unfortunately, you will not be able to purchase a cookie for just one week.

Deadline for Orders is Monday, 27th May 2019

The Terra Cotta Cookie Co. is a forerunner to providing healthy, lower fat, trans-fat free, peanut and nut free snacks to schools across the GTA area. They are dedicated to manufacturing exceptionally delicious cookies, which are made from scratch, using only the finest ingredients, with no added preservatives. A percentage of each cookie sold will go towards the school. Everything at Terra Cotta Cookie Co. Ltd. is guaranteed to be 100% peanut and nut free.

This is an ONLINE product only. Cash orders will not be accepted through the main office.

Terra Cotta Cookie Co Nutritional Info

Options of Cookie are:

CHOCOLATE CHIP DELITE

WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE DELITE

Crock A Doodle

Did you know that if you visit Crock A Doodle (Waterloo – 245 The Boardwalk) and enjoy some pottery painting fun from June through to December 2019, Crock A Doodle will donate a percentage of sales to Sandhills. Business Cards will be sent home with each student shortly. Be sure to present this card at time of purchase! This is not valid with gift card purchases, birthday parties or studio events.

Have fun creating unique pieces of artwork!

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What’s the Scoop? 3 May 2019

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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What’s the Scoop

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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What’s the Scoop? 18th April 2019

Posted April 18, 2019

LOOKING AHEAD………..

Apr 19 & 22 – Good Friday & Easter Monday – No School

Apr 23 to 26 – Earth Week Activities

Apr 24 – Terra Cotta Cookie Order Deadline

Apr 25 – JUMP (Grade 6) Parent Meeting & Arts Night at Sandhills

Apr 26 – Spirit Day – Blue/Green Day and Jump Rope for Heart Kick Off

A Safe and Happy Holiday Break

Staff at Sandhills would like to wish students/parents/caregivers a safe and happy holiday break. For more information on what you can do during the 4-day weekend might we suggest the City of Kitchener website, which includes upcoming events, information on parks and recreation and park trails to explore and enjoy the first signs of Spring.

City of Kitchener Events Page

Arts Night Update

We can’t wait for our Arts Night which is taking place on Thursday April 25th from 6:30-8:00pm. This is always a wonderful time to showcase the many talents of our incredible Sandhills Suns students.

Alongside this great event there will be a Parent/Guardian Information meeting about the Grade 6 JUMP trip from 6:00-6:30pm in the library.

Also in parallel with Arts Night there will be a workshop with our Walking School Bus Coordinator, Colleen Cooper. Information from 6:00-6:30pm – before our Arts Night becomes the focus. There will be door prizes and a limited number of free trees to plant as a takeaway and a thank you for your interest in the WSB program. Continuing from 6:30-7:00pm there will be a free flowing info session for folks who couldn’t make the workshop portion, or who just want to learn more. Colleen will be announcing some expanded routes, and answering questions about the roles of volunteers and walkers. Hope to see you there!

Landscaping at Sandhills

Sandhills Public School is looking to ‘freshen up’ the gardens at the main entrance and the front of the school and would like to commission a local company to help us realize our goal.

We are reaching out to our community to see if we have any Landscapers or Landscape Companies that would be interested in completing this job for us.

Sandhills is a proud supporter of local businesses and would love recommendations for a suitable company.

Please call the school if you have recommendations or a local business owner who might be interested. 519-744-4430.

Many thanks in advance for your help.

Earth Week Activities

As you know Earth Day this year is scheduled for Monday April 22 and so Sandhills will be partaking in a week long initiative to educate, inspire and motivate our students to protect our planet. There will be school-wide activities occurring throughout the week from Tuesday April 23rd – Friday April 26th. We would love to have as many of our students participating as possible. Please support your child with the following as best as you can.

Tuesday April 23rd, 2019

Lights-free Tuesday: Each class is challenged to conserve energy by turning off their lights. Can you do it for the entire day?

Wednesday April 24th, 2019

Walk to School Wednesday: How many students from your class walks to school during this day?

Thursday April 25th, 2019

Trashless Thursday: Students will be encouraged to bring a lunch stored in reusable containers. All organic matter can be composted when the students return home from school.

Friday April 26th, 2019

Blue and Green Earth Day Spirit Day (students and staff encouraged to wear blue and green). Also, Clean-up Friday: Classes will have the opportunity to clean our beautiful school yard. Thanks to our School Council, we have been equipped with garbage bags and gloves for all of our students to participate in a yard clean up.

We will have a spirit assembly and celebrate our accomplishments for Earth Week on Monday April 29th.

Spirit Wear Coming Soon

Sandhills is proud to announce that coming late April/early May students, parents/caregivers/families and staff will have the opportunity to purchase Sandhills’ branded spirit wear for the Summer/Fall. We have taken considerable time to ensure that our spirit wear is good quality and perfect for all the family. Ordering will be easy with a direct link to our supplier. In addition, our wonderful 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. Items for purchase will include (for staff and students): Hoodies, baseball shirts, t-shirts, sports pants, golf shirts, toques, baseball caps and sweatpants. 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 of your spirit wear t-shirt or hoodie. This is optional and will incur a small charge.

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

As we draw close to the end of our Autonomy month, we hope you have enjoyed connecting with your child about how they have incorporated Autonomy into their daily life. At the end of the month we shall be introducing Intrinsic Motivation at our assembly.

In the meantime, we thought you might be interested, if you have not yet visited the Umbrella Project’s website, to take a look at their blog page. This blog includes helpful tips on how to communicate with your child regarding all the traits we have learned so far and information to better understand how the traits guide and shape their overall well-being.

Umbrella Project Blog Page

Website: Umbrella Project Parent Resources

Twitter: @umbrellapjct

Facebook: The Umbrella Project

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What’s the Scoop? 5th April 2019

Posted April 5, 2019

LOOKING AHEAD………..

Apr 10 – School Council Meeting – 6.30 (Library)

Apr 12 – PD Day – No School

Apr 19 & 22 – Good Friday & Easter Monday – No School

May 10 – Yearbook Order Deadline (please log on to School-Day and reserve your copy!

A Message from Staff at Sandhills

Unfortunately, cold and flu season is not over and we seem to have several friends who are sick with fevers, cough and runny nose. Parents frequently ask when it’s ok for their child to return to school. It’s a good idea to be at least 24 hrs fever free (and after vomiting/diarrhea). It’s very important that children are able to participate fully in our program.

We encourage a lot of hand washing, coughing/sneezing into an arm to help minimize germs being spread and passed around.

Thank you for keeping your child home if they are unwell.

Rest and snuggles from a loved one are the best medicine.

Coming Soon

Spirit Wear is coming soon, including Grade 6 Graduation Hoodies. Keep an eye on the ‘Scoop’ and School-Day for information on how to order and what is available.

Mark your Calendar – The Sandhills Fun Fair is Thursday, 20th June 2019.

Did You Know?

Did you know that the Waterloo Region District School Board has a wealth of information about our schools and our community?

Not only does it contain all the information you may need on Registrations, French Immersion, policy and procedure but it also has an extensive library on health and wellness and community links, including e-flyers such as summer camps and what is going on in your area.

If you have not taken a look recently here are some links to help you navigate this amazing tool and, hopefully, provide you with information you may find useful.

Community Flyers

Community Links

Health and Wellness

Umbrella Project

April is Autonomy month.

Statements for Autonomy include:

I can do things independently.
I can make choices for myself.
I am proud of myself.
We encourage you to talk to your student about Autonomy and how they use it in everyday life to help them at school and at home.

Umbrella Project Autonomy

Website: Umbrella Project Parent Resources

Twitter: @umbrellapjct

Facebook: The Umbrella Project

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What’s the Scoop? 29th March 2019

Posted March 29, 2019

LOOKING AHEAD………..

Apr 2 – Autism Awareness Day

Apr 10 – School Council Meeting – 6.30 (Library)

Apr 12 – PD Day – No School

Apr 19 & 22 – Good Friday & Easter Monday – No School

Message from the Principal

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Madame Van Klink who leaves us on 1 April to start a new position. Saying goodbye also means we say ‘hello again’ to Ms. S. Lammert who will be joining us for a few weeks in 5F.  I am sure you will all join me in welcoming Ms. Lammert and wish Madame Van Klink best wishes in her new adventure.

Did You Know?

A recent media report highlighted the negative impact on learning when students miss 10% or more of the school year, equal to just two absences per month or absences that accumulate through extended periods such as a prolonged vacation.

Here are our most recent attendance statistics. Keep in mind, at this point in the year, more than ten absences equates to missing ten % of the school year (or more). Of our 686 students:

168 students (24%) have missed 10.5 to 15 instructional days this year
111 students (16%) have missed 15.5 to 20 instructional days this year
118 students (17%) have missed more than 20 instructional days this year
This puts 397 of our 686 students (57%) at risk for lost learning time at this point in the year. There is a correlation between student absenteeism and students who do not make school board targets in Reading, particularly in the early grades (Kindergarten to Grade 3).

So what can you do? We want to work with you to ensure your child’s success:

Make sure your child attends school every day.
Make sure your child arrives on time and remains until the end of the day so they do not miss out on any learning.
To the extent possible, schedule appointments for before or after school, or on weekends.
Schedule your vacations during the school calendar year (Seasonal break in December and March Break).
Reinforce with your child that being punctual and attending school every day increases their chances for success.
Be a good role model for your child when it comes to attendance and punctuality.

Umbrella Project

At our Spirit Assembly on Friday, 29th March we introduced Autonomy and Independence.

Excerpt from the Umbrella Project Website – Learn your Own Brain:

Teach your children to learn about their own brains and what makes them function at their best. For some, it might be more quiet through the day. For others, they need to move their bodies more to stay focused. In my house, one of my kids is particularly sensitive to low blood sugar and the other needs extra sleep to be in tip-top shape.

The more our kids know about their own unique brains, the more they will be able to take charge of their own success. This means they do not rely on others to create success for them.

It’s easy to expect that our children’s classrooms will be formatted for great learning. Too often, we rely on this to ensure our children are getting what they need from their education. In truth, it is extremely difficult for one teacher to attend to everyone’s unique needs. Autonomy is just the skill needed to help our children take more responsibility for their own learning.

Umbrella Project Autonomy

Website: Umbrella Project Parent Resources

Twitter: @umbrellapjct

Facebook: The Umbrella Project

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What’s the Scoop? 22 March 2019

Posted March 22, 2019

LOOKING AHEAD………..

Mar 26 – Kindergarten Grad Photos and Sibling Photos

Mar 27 – School Council Meeting 6:30 pm. All welcome

Mar 29 – Spirit Day – Future You!

Apr 12 – PD Day – No School

Apr 19 & 22 – Good Friday & Easter Monday – No School

Did You Know?

Did you know that we are officially into the Spring Season! Spring brings a fresh set of challenges for students in terms of outdoor play and clothing.

Early Spring can bring a mix of precipitation ranging from potential snow to rain. It can also be hot and humid. Average temperatures between March and June range from 8oC to 20oC.

As such, we advise that you keep an eye on the weather report and ensure your student is dressed appropriately. This could include rain/snow boots, splash pants, rain jacket, hat, and even sunscreen.

Staff and students are excited to welcome the Spring and warmer temperatures. Students are encouraged to listen to the announcements in the morning and follow the rules for outdoor play which potentially include:

Tarmac only recesses
Keep hands to yourself
Dress appropriately

Spirit Day

Our Spirit day next week is ‘Future You’. Students may dress or bring accessories to represent their future self. This could include an occupation that interests them. Spirit Day is not mandatory but students are encouraged to participate and join in the Fun!

Parent Engagement Meeting Dates

PARENT INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE (PIC)

WATERLOO REGION ASSEMBLY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL COUNCILS (WRAPSC)

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SEAC) PRESENT:

Parent Engagement: Let’s build our toolkit for Success. Please see attached flyer for meeting dates and times.

Parent Engagement Flyer

Umbrella Project

We are excited to share some great news! The Umbrella Project website has a fresh new look which was launched Friday, March 15th, 2019

It is hoped that the website update will make everyone’s ‘user experience’ easier. The update includes:

Easier navigation for parents and educators on the ‘Blog’ page. All content created will now be categorized by Umbrella Skill.
A new page for Parents with a free, downloadable Umbrella Parenting e-book. 
Here are Sandhills we are still focussing on Mindfulness and look forward to next week where we will be introducing Autonomy and Independence!!

Website: Umbrella Project Parent Resources

Twitter: @umbrellapjct

Facebook: The Umbrella Project

Parking Lot Attendant Needed

We are in need of a parking lot attendant. This is a paid position, and available to a community member who would like to have a positive impact on student safety. Please contact Mr. Ernst at the office for more details.

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