March 29th, 2019
Dear Families,
Happy Friday!
Looking at our school calendar, there are just 60 instructional days left in the school year. This is a great time to reflect on all the great things we have learned throughout the year. It is also a great time to think about setting some short-term goals over next few months.
What can I accomplish in 60 days? Maybe I could move up in my reading by 5 levels. Or perhaps I could learn all my multiplication facts to 9×9. I encourage students to sit down with their teacher, or their parent(s), to set one or two goals that you can work towards by the end of the school year.
Best of luck! See you on Monday at 8:30 a.m.
Sincerely,
Rick Saunders,
Vice Principal
Huron Community Association (HCA)
Formed in 2014, the Huron Community Association (HCA) offers programs and events to build a sense of community within the Huron Area of Kitchener. The Huron Community is a great place to explore, with many nature trails and history, despite being a newly developed area within the City. The HCA offers community programs at Jean Steckle Public School and Spring 2019 programs start next week! Programs included (but are not limited to) Karate, Dance, Guitar lessons, Yoga, Soccer, Girls’ Night, Volleyball, Zumba, Family Movement, Game Design, Multisport, and Basketball. Participating in programs is a great chance to build on relationships with others in the community and can foster a lifetime of friendships! Program registration is available on Kitchener Active Net.
For more information, visit www.huroncommunity.ca or search ‘Huron Community’ on Facebook.
The Huron Community Association is offering a FREE ‘Positive Discipline’ workshop for parents at Jean Steckle Public School. This workshop will occur on Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30 pm. Register for this workshop online at https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/activekitchener/Activity_Search/positive-discipline-parenting-workshop/24698
Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting is a parent support program that helps parents find long-term problem-solving solutions that guide children in developing their own self-discipline over time. Learn about clear communication, building a relationship based on respect for each other, helping children learn how to handle difficult situations, teaching courtesy, empathy, non-violence and respect for others and their rights. Workshop delivered by Wanda Kampijan, Community, Connector YMCA First 2000 Days.
For more details and/or registration information, email hcaprogrammer@gmail.com
Mary Poppins
Here is our Facebook link for our performance of Mary Poppins
www.facebook.com/JSTMaryPoppins
Jean Steckle Public School is proud to present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. On Tuesday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. the “practically perfect” 70-minute musical, will take our audience on a magical adventure, starring many of our very own talented young performers.
Yearbook Sales
Just a reminder, yearbook online sales close on Sunday, March 31st.
We have had some requests to accept cash payments. We will accept cash payments next week in front of the library. Both breaks, all week, during the nutrition break. (10:30-10:50 a.m. and 1:10-1:30 p.m.)
Books are -$25,
Upgrades include: Hardcover for +$6, Name for +$5 and Current events insert for +$2.
Please identify who the book is for and which upgrades you are paying to purchase.
No cheques please.
Questions? Please email shannon_becker@wrdsb.ca
Moving?
If you are moving out of our area it would be very helpful to notify our office of your upcoming move. Please call our office, and we would be happy to assist you and your family to make the move a smoother one.
Break a Rule Day (April 18th)
This day is a great way for students to have fun, while raising money for a good cause. Students donate one dollar to break one rule. Of course, students are to conduct themselves in accordance with the code of conduct. No one should be behaving in a way that might endanger themselves or others.
But, with their teacher’s agreement, a student might be able to wear a hat in class, chew some gum or have a special snack. It is all in good fun and for a good cause. All the monies raised will go to support out spring garden project.
Sibling Photo Day
A reminder that Sibling Photo Day is Thursday April 11th. LifeTouch Studios will be at Jean Steckle on this day to provide families with the opportunity to have sibling photos taken. Order forms have been provided to classroom teachers for distribution and are to be brought back with the oldest student on April 11th. On this day we will have sibling groups called down for family photos. After picture day families with be able to view proofs, select background options and order photos.
School Council Meeting Agenda (for upcoming meeting on April 3rd)
- Welcome
- Approval of minutes from last meeting
- Dance-a-thon
- Money to be allocated: dance instructors, replacement of projectors, loan for Mary Poppins
- Family Fun Night
- Stuffed animal fundraiser – April
- Registration for kindergarten
- Staffing update
- P and VP Report
Upcoming Events:
April 3 – School Council Meeting (6 p.m.)
April 12 – PA Day
April 18 – Pay $1 to break a school rule
May 17 – Crazy hair day
May 31 – PA Day
June 27 – Canada Day spirit day