December 2014 - Edith Cavell Public School

EDITH CAVELL PUBLIC SCHOOL
1 Monck Street
St. Catharines, ON L2S 1L5
905-684-6545
www.dsbn.edu.on.ca/schools/edithcavell
Mark Your Calendars
Principal’s Message
Dec. 1 - DSBN Roadshow
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Dec. 5 - Movie Night
Dec. 11 - MacMillans Orders
Pick Up Day
Dec. 12 - Kindergarten
Holiday Concert
Dec. 15 - 19 - Spirit Week
Dec. 16 - Holiday Concert
grade 1 - 6
Dec. 19 - PJ Day
Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 , 2015
Holiday Break
Principal: Mrs. K. Kosh
Superintendent: Kelly Pisek
December 2014
Wow! We have a very exciting month coming up! December always
promises to bring special days, happy memories and excitement in
the school and this year is no exception. We have a number of Spirit
Days, special presentations and guests in the school throughout the
month, all with the purpose of providing students with memorable
learning experiences.
We would like to thank you for your support throughout the beginning of this school year. It was great to see so many parents join us
for Parent Teacher Interviews to make sure that the communication
between home and school is open and active. We know that this
year has brought some new routines we appreciate your understanding and your flexibility as we all learn together.
There was a common theme at the Parent Teacher Interviews and
that was "How can I help my child become a better reader?" Inside
this month's newsletter, you will see two pages full of tips and suggestions for you to use at home. Please take a moment to browse
through them, try some out and even add your own to the list! Students will only become lifelong learners if they see that it is something their parents value.
I wish you the very best throughout the month and as you spend the
Winter Break with your families, I encourage you to make many happy memories together.
Have a fantastic Holiday Season,
Mrs. Kristen Kosh
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December 2014
How Long Must My Child Stay Home
When Sick?
Please keep your child at home and away
from others if he or she has any of these
symptoms:
* Fever
Lost and Found
The items in the lost and found is
piling up quickly. If your child is
missing clothing it could be in the
lost and found here at the school. When you
visit the school please ask to take a look.
* Diarrhea
* Vomiting
* Rash
* Frequent coughing or sneezing
* Yellow or green discharge from
the nose, ears, or eyes
* Sore throat
Contact your family doctor for a diagnosis.
Your doctor will advise you about care and
treatment if a communicable disease is diagnosed. For more information, please contact
the Infectious Disease Program at 905-6888248 ext. 7330 or 1-888-505-6074 or
www.niagararegion.ca
Dress for the Weather
Sooner or later winter weather will be here.
Please make sure that your child comes to
school dressed appropriately for colder winter weather. They should have a
scarf, hat, mittens and a warm
winter coat. Extra dry mittens and
snow pants are a good idea.
The last day of school before
the holidays is Friday, December 19th and classes will
resume on Monday January 5, 2015.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
December 2014
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The French Immersion program (offered at French Immersion sites) is open to all students
in Senior Kindergarten. If you want your child to develop a high proficiency and fluency in
Canada’s two official languages, French Immersion has a great deal to offer.
FEATURES
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FRENCH IMMERSION
PROGRAM:
Development of French language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing
from grades one to twelve;
Designed to be a second language program for children whose first language is NOT
French;
Current enrolment of over 2,000 elementary students;
Certificate of French Immersion Studies awarded upon successful completion of the
elementary and secondary Immersion program;
Promoting understanding of different cultures;
Providing additional opportunities for employment using French as the working language;
An increased ability to communicate and interact with confidence in French.
Registration will open January 5th, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. and will close February 17th,
2015 at 9:00 a.m.
For more information about French Immersion in the District School Board of Niagara visit
www.dsbn.org/fi or speak to your school principal. Parent Information evening sessions
will be held in January. Parent Visitations to the Grade 1 French Immersion classrooms
will occur during designated daytime hours if desired.
*N.B. – With recent revisions to the French Immersion program at the DSBN, McKay Public
School in Port Colborne, is the only site accepting Grade 4 entry registrations. Please
note, beginning September 2016, the DSBN will be a single entry program with French Immersion starting only in Grade 1.
St. Catharines (Central & South) and Thorold
Jeanne Sauve Public School (Grade 1 entry)
1. Parent Information Night:
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
2. Grade 1 French Immersion Classroom Visits (if desired):
Thursday, January 8, 2015
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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December 2014
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES
There may be times during the school year where inclement weather or other situations could cause transportation cancellations or school closures. At times when student transportation has been cancelled and schools remain
open, the decision of whether or not to have children in school on that day rests with the parent or guardian.
Should you decide not to send your child to school in the event that transportation is cancelled but schools
remain open, or if your child is ill or late, please ensure that you call your child’s school to inform them of
your child’s absence.
A key resource in any emergency is the DSBN Emergency Information form that you filled out at the beginning of
the school year. Please let the school know of any changes in contact information or procedures you wish to be
followed throughout the school year.
Information about transportation cancellations and school closures will be available as soon as it is available
through the following channels:
Websites:
Subscription Features:
www.dsbn.org
DSBN Facebook or Twitter
www.nsts.ca
NSTS Transportation Delay or Cancellation Alerts
Phone:
Niagara Student Transportation Services 905-346-0290 Voice Auto Attendant
Radio Stations:
CKTB (610 AM) St. Catharines
CHML(900AM) Hamilton
WAVE (94.7 FM) Hamilton
CHAM(820AM) Hamilton
CKOC (1150 AM) Hamilton
Y-108(107.9) Hamilton
Television Stations:
CH – Hamilton
CityTV Breakfast Television
CHRE (105.7 FM) St. Catharines
K-LITE-FM (102.9 FM) Hamilton
CHTZ-FM (97.7 FM) St. Catharines
GIANT FM (91.7 FM) Welland
CKEY (105.1 FM) Niagara Falls/Fort Erie
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