September 15th, 2017
Dear families,
Thank you for another great week. Our students have quickly settled into the routines of school and are demonstrating S.T.I.N.G. (speak with purpose, teamwork, integrity, never give up, and gratitude) with their interactions with their peers and teachers.
Thank you to our families for participating in our meet the teacher night. It was great to see our students sharing their school with their families!
We have great parents! A huge shout out to our parents for standing behind the yellow lines when the students are lining up to ensure our students are visible. We know it is hard to say goodbye in the morning, but we cannot thank you enough for your support to keep all students safe!
Sincerely,
Andrea Michelutti – Principal
New Entry and Exit Procedures
We have over 700 students entering the school building, and we need to revisit our entry and exit procedures. I know this change may be challenging, but it is necessary to ensure all students are safe. Teachers will be reviewing the new process with their students on Friday, September 15. As a school, we will be reviewing this procedure over the next few weeks to determine if additional changes are needed.
|
Classes |
Entry and Exit |
Type of Entry |
|
1A, 1B, 1C, 3A, 3B, 4A |
Enter and exit through door 7 and walk up the stairs |
Freeflow at entry |
|
1D, 1FIA, 1FIB, 2A, 2B |
Enter and exit through door 5 and walk down the hall |
Lineup |
|
5C, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8A, 8B, 8C |
Enter and exit through door 4 |
Freeflow at entry |
|
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7 |
Enter and exit through door 6 |
Lineup |
No Dogs on School Property
As a reminder to our families, dogs are not permitted on school property during school hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).
Planners
Parents with students in Grade 1 through 5 and 6B are reminded to pay for planners on School-Day. Less than 50% of our families have paid for the planners at this time. Next week, we will be sending reminders through the planner to submit the payment if we are still waiting for payment for the planner. If you are unable to purchase the planner at this time, please contact the office to make arrangements.
Professional Day – Friday, September 22
There will be a Professional Activities Day (P.A. Day) on Friday, September 22. The school will be closed for students. The staff will be working on school culture and safety.
Safety Drills
Over the next few weeks, we will be conducting several fire drills and a shelter in place drill. The classroom teachers will review procedures with the students to ensure we keep all of our students and staff safe. In an actual emergency, we would contact parents through School-Day, our website, and Twitter.
School Council
Our first School Council meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the library. All parents are encouraged to attend. Please contact Andrea Michelutti if you have any questions.
Upcoming dates:
September 22 – PA day – school will be closed for students
September 25-29 – Junglesport (permission forms will be shared next week)
September 29 – Sting Spirit Day – Blue/Green/Sting wear
October 6 – Terry Fox run
October 9 – Thanksgiving (school will be closed for this holiday)
October 11 – Picture day and class photos