ABERARDER CENTRAL SCHOOL 4804 Aberarder Line, RR#2 Camlachie, ON N0N 1E0 Mrs. Cindy Kramer - Principal 2267 Ms. Mary Wood – Secretary Phone: 519-899Fax: 519-899-2507 SEPTEMBER 2014 WELCOME WOLVES! Hello! My name is Cindy Kramer and I am delighted to be returning to Aberarder for my second year as your principal. For those families who are new to the Aberarder community, I’d like to extend a warm welcome. Here at Aberarder, there is a dedicated team of individuals who will be striving to maximize success for every child. We encourage parents to be involved with their children’s education. There are so many ways to be involved at Aberarder. One way is through frequent communication between the home and school. Sending a note in the school planner requesting a phone call from the teacher is one of the most efficient ways to communicate. Another way to be involved with your school is to volunteer in a classroom or help with the various activities of the Accents to Aberarder group. ABERARDER STAFF 2014-2015 We have many returning staff members and some new staff members. Here is a directory to help out: Mrs. C. Turner Mrs. J. Hutchinson Mrs. Heather Sheppard Mrs. J. Chambers Misss. B. Thomas Mrs. S. Armitage Mrs. R. Orvis Mr. S. Parker Mrs. A. Garrett Mme Gare Mrs. A. Reinders Mrs. T. Sharp Ms. M. Wood Mrs. C. Kramer Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) Early Childhood Educator - FDK Educational Assistant - FDK Gr. 1/2 Gr. 2/3 Gr. 4/5 Gr. 6/7 Gr. 7/8 Resource/Library/Prep. French/The Arts Yard Supervisor Custodian Secretary Principal SCHOOL HOURS AND BELLS 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:35 a.m. 11:55 a.m. Supervised Yard Classes Begin Nutrition Break (inside) Outdoor Recess Entry & Classes Resume 1:35 p.m. Nutrition Break (inside) 1:55 p.m. Outdoor Recess 2:15 p.m. Entry & Classes Resume 3:35 p.m. Dismissal ABERARDER OPEN HOUSE Please plan on attending our annual Open House which will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. This is a change from the original date. Come and meet our teachers, administration and other parents. Further information will follow shortly. Lambton Kent District School Board http://aberarder.lkdsb.net Page 1 ABERARDER ACCENTS – OUR SCHOOL COUNCIL The purpose of the School Council is to improve pupil achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education system to parents. Our first Accentsl meeting for this school year will be held on Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. We are hoping to encourage some new members this year. Feel free to come out and see what the group is all about. This strong partnership between the home and school benefits all of our students. SAFE ARRIVAL POLICY We have a process in place to ensure the safe arrival of all students. Please call the school if your child is absent in the morning or the afternoon (unless a note has already been sent). Our office staff will be available from 8:15 a.m. on to take your calls. We also have a 24-hour answering machine so you may call any time, day or night. Calls home are made for all unexplained absences. If there is no answer, calls will be made to a parent’s/ guardian’s workplace or emergency numbers. Please help us by contacting the school before our morning or afternoon bell rings. Notes from home are needed to excuse a child early from class. SCARVES AND DRAWSTRINGS Scarves and drawstrings could present a safety hazard on the playground. Scarves must be tucked into coats and drawstrings must be tucked in, securely sewn to the coat or cut off. SCHOOL BUSSES For bussing and weather information, Aberarder Central School is located in Zone 1. Bussing information is available on the website www.schoolbusinfo.com. Buses cancelled due to snow do not pick up students at the end of the day. Buses cancelled due to fog will return to the school to take students home. Only regular eligible riders or courtesy seat students have permission to ride the bus that they are assigned to. Due to insurance and safety issues, permission will not be extended to students who are not listed on the bus lists. Please do not send a note to the bus drivers or principal asking for a change to the drop off location. TERRY FOX RUN/WALK On Wednesday, September 24th, students will be participating in the Terry Fox Run/Walk in our yard, starting at 2:15 p.m. More information will follow regarding this event. STUDENT PLANNERS Students will be using a “Student Planner” to help them organize their time and homework assignments. Students are expected to complete homework each night. This may include assigned homework, review of subjects, reading, projects, test preparation and/or work completion. Although the school will continue to subsidize the planners, we are asking students to bring in $3.00 to help to cover the total cost. It is our expectation that students will take care of their planners, take them home every night to show their parents and bring them back to school each morning. SCHOOL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES During this month we will start practicing our emergency procedures drills for fire, tornadoes, as well as procedures for shelter in place, and hold and secure. We will continue practicing emergency drills in October as well. FALL PHOTOS Please mark your calendars for our fall photo day. The photographers from LifeTouch will be here at Aberarder on Thurs. Oct. 9th for kindergarten through grade eight students. More information will be sent home closer to the date. Lambton Kent District School Board http://aberarder.lkdsb.net Page 2 PHOTOGRAPHING, AUDIOTAPING, VIDEOTAPING AND FILMING OF STUDENTS Throughout the year routine school activities such as plays, field trips, athletic functions, class photos, etc. occur. It is at times such as these that the public media organizations may be present at these events photographing, audiotaping, videotaping and/or filming our students. Parents/guardians are asked to please read the attached form and sign the permission section. STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE The Lambton Kent District School Board does not insure students. For your convenience, the Board has made arrangements for families to voluntarily purchase student accident insurance through the Kids Plus Accident Insurance program, underwritten by Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Kids Plus Accident Insurance offers protection against the unexpected costs of injury from accidents and is especially for families who: o do not have medical or dental plans o have limited plans, as it may help supplement health and dental benefits, or o have active children who enjoy sports and outdoor activities Information pamphlets have been sent home for families to review the packages, pricing, etc. For complete plan details, please visit www.kidsplus.ca. IN CLOSING….. I am looking forward to productive year focused on student engagement and learning. Yours in Education, Cindy Kramer - Principal COMMUNITY NEWS NORTH LAMBTON SECONDARY SCHOOL INVITATION FOR GR. 7 & 8 FAMILIES On Thursday, September 18th, 2014, NLSS will be hosting a BBQ for gr. 7 & 8 students starting at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the event is to provide information about grade nine courses and school events while meeting NLSS staff. Lambton Kent District School Board http://aberarder.lkdsb.net Page 3