November 3rd, 2016
Dear families,
Thank you to our families for supporting our school’s move-a-thon last Monday. We will be using the money raised to enhance our students’ learning. We appreciate the support from the members of our School Council who organized the event and ensured it was a success!
Andrea Michelutti, Principal
Pizza Day Orders
Pizza orders are posted on School Day for December and January.
Random Act of Kindness – Friday, November 4
On Friday, students will be participating in our Random Act of Kindness Day. Students are encouraged to say hello to new friends, hold the door for others, and demonstrate kindness throughout the day. Ask your child how they plan to celebrate this year’s Random Act of Kindness Day.
Crazy Hair and Hat Day – Friday, November 4
Looking forward to seeing great Steckle Spirit on Friday, November 4. Students are encouraged to have crazy hair or wear their favourite hat.
Families in a Digital World
Please join other parents for this year’s Digital Citizenship Summit on Saturday, November 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bluevale Collegiate Institute (80 Bluevale St. N., Waterloo). This event is for adult families members of children who attend WRDSB schools. The day will focus on presentations and discussion about the world of Digital Technologies and Social Media, as it applies to our children.
Please register as soon as possible by following this link http://dcsummit.weebly.com/
Early Entry Procedures (rain days, extreme weather days)
To improve the entry procedures when the bell rings early before school when we have a rain day or an extreme weather day, we have adjusted the entry plan. Students in Kindergarten will continue to enter through their designated doors. The students will be met by a DECE from our Kindergarten Program. All students from Grade 1 to Grade 8 will enter the school through the gym doors. Students will be supervised in the gym until the bell rings and at that time, the students will move to their classrooms. Intermediate students will also report to the gym and then head upstairs when directed. As a reminder, the front door is not an option to enter the building as we are unable to supervise that area.
Upcoming dates:
November 8 – Grade 7 and Grade 8 HPV
November 10 – Schneider Haus 1A, 1D
November 11 – Remembrance Day Service (11:10 a.m.)
November 14 – Progress Reports will be sent home (Grade 1 to Grade 8)
November 15 – School Council 6 p.m.
November 16 – Schneider Haus 1B, 1C
November 17 – Schneider Haus 1E
November 18 – P.D. Day – the school will be closed
November 21 – Grade 4-6 Choir performing at the City Council meeting
November 28 – Kindergarten Vision Screening; Photo Retake
November 30 – Dental Screening – Kindergarten and Grade 2