2013-12 Willow Point School Newsletter

December 2013
École Willow Point Elementary
250 Larwood Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 1S4
Tel: (250) 923-4311
Fax: (250) 923-4157
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We have lots of information to share with you in this newsletter. So we
broke it down into sections.
Goodbye Jeannie Wernig, our school casual secretary who is replacing Kathy-Jo
Trumbley has accepted a permanent position at École des Deux Mondes. She will
be starting there on Monday, December 2. We are very sorry to see her go as
Mme Wernig has been with us for over a year and had become part of our school
community. We are deeply grateful for all her work and wish her the best in her
new position.
Supervision
Our school is fortunate to have such active and dedicated parents.
This last month we have worked together to address the concerns of supervision
during recess. Please read the PAC newsletter to find out about some of the initiatives that our Parent Advisory Council is planning to support the school in that
area. One of the school’s main initiatives is:
The Peer Mentoring and Leadership Program for students in grades 4 and 5.
This week, students in grades 4 and 5 will be given the opportunity to apply
to the Peer Mentoring and Leadership Program. We are seeking students motivated and willing to be positive leaders around the school, to help their peers, and
to speak French outside of class.
After an intense training course, the students selected for this program
will be creating more opportunities for students to be involved in new games during recess, facilitating conflict resolution on the playground, and providing guidance to their peers. This program is led by our Vice-Principal, Mme Hwang with
the help of Karen Gauthier, our PAC Vice-President. Student applications will be
due by Friday, December 6. If you have any questions, please contact Mme Hwang
at school.
Tardiness As a staff, we have discussed the issue of students coming to school
late in the morning and we brought it up at our last PAC meeting. As an example,
here is the data for the week of November 18 – 22:
Date
Mon. Nov. 18
Tue. Nov. 19
Wed. Nov. 20
Thurs. Nov. 21
Fri. Nov. 22
# of Students Late
Percentage
28
18
32
32
47
11%
7%
12%
12%
18%
During that week, we had over 10% of our students arriving late 4 days out of 5.
The percentage of students late got particularly high on Friday (18%). There are
all kinds of reasons for being late and we appreciate that it is not easy to get organized in the morning with several children sometimes heading in all different
directions. We also realize that some of our students arrive on time at school
but do take extra time to socialize by their lockers and do not make it to their
class by the second bell. We do think that it is important for students to be in
class ready to start on time in the morning as it enables them to understand the
instructions given at the start of the day and to have a successful day.
Teachers have reminded students the importance of punctuality and we
are working on getting students in class promptly when they arrive. We would appreciate your support to help students come here on time as much as possible.
We hope that together we will be able to improve the number of students arriving on time.
Quiet Hallways
If you attended our last assembly on November 22, you
saw Mme Hwang’s class presentation on Quiet Hallways. This is our school social
responsibility focus for the coming weeks. It involves walking in the hallways and
speaking, using our lockers and working quietly. The goal is to be mindful of others and to respect students working either in their classes or in the hallways
during instructional time. Students and staff are practicing that goal and some
students have been designated to monitor the hallways and share with us how we
are doing. Please join us in modeling the expected behaviour when you are in the
school.
Thank you once again for your support in all our school projects.
Louise Guèvremont & Nancy Hwang
L’atelier du Père Noël
(Santa’s Workshop)
With the holiday season in mind, on Friday, December 6th, the grade 4/5
class will be hosting an event called Santa’s Workshop. Classes will be given the chance to purchase items for their friends and family. Everything
will be sold for $2.
It would be helpful to talk about the gift of giving at home and to perhaps
create a list of those people your child would like to purchase gifts. Please
keep in mind, the grade 5 entrepreneurial fair will be taking place the following week as well.
In order for this event to be successful, families are asked to rummage
through their house over the next couple of weekends and donate their
“gently used” items. They can be placed in the multi-purpose room (across
from Mme Brennan’s classroom) in the labelled boxes before or after
school. An example of items to bring in are: dvd’s, cd’s, toys, items that
mom and dad no longer need, books etc.
Since the grade 4/5 class and parent volunteers will be wrapping the purchases, we would also appreciate donations of wrapping paper, ribbon,
tape, bows, and gift tags. These may also be placed in the specified boxes
in the multi-purpose room as well.
Proceeds will go towards class field trips and a portion will go towards a
children’s charity. Your help and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Madame Hwang
TVO Coeur
Camp
2D and 3D animation
Christmas special
You like technology!
You want to create your own story!
This camp is definitely for you!
In one day, you'll learn how to create 2D and 3D animation, import these
animations into editing software and add music, sound and special effects.
These animations will then be published on the Internet.
Dates: December 23 – 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Price: $30 members 35$ non-members (1 day)
Age : 8 – 13
Registration deadline: December 20
Maximum participants: 12 (Don't be disappointed register now)
Where: Francophone Association of Campbell River (AFCR)
891-13th Avenue
Campbell River, (C.-B.) V9W 4G9
(250) 287-2951
email: [email protected]
Register on line: http://www.afcr.bc.ca (Click on Atelier TVO Coeur)
Visit our site: http://tvocoeur.ca
École Willow Point Elementary
December 2013
2013-2014 Grade 4 & 5 SnowPasses: Sign Up Now
The SnowPass helps to keep kids active
during the winter months
One of Canada's easiest ways to get kids healthy and active this winter is now available. The Canadian Ski Council's SnowPass is available online. It's an unbeatable offer: it
provides three lift passes at each of the 150+ ski areas nation-wide for Canadian kids in
Grade 4 and Grade 5.
SnowPass Advantage: "Introducing children to skiing and snowboarding at an early age
gives them lifetime access to these healthy winter sports," says Patrick Arkeveld, President
and CEO of the Canadian Ski Council. "It keeps them fit, less prone to obesity, and outside
and active during the winter months. Better yet, skiing and snowboarding are sports kids
can do with the entire family for a lifetime."
How It Works: The Canadian Ski Council's SnowPass gives kids in grades 4 and 5 (born
in 2003 or 2004) three lift tickets at each participating ski area all across Canada for the
entire winter; providing them with an opportunity to ski or snowboard hundreds of times
over the winter season. You only need to apply once for the SnowPass and the pass is
valid until the end of grade 5. This means if you apply in grade 4 the pass is valid for two
years.
Applying is Easy: To sign up, visit www.snowpass.ca, and you have a choice of either
uploading your child's picture, enter your payment and their proof of age, or our printed
option that allows you to fill out the information, print the application to mail in to the Canadian Ski Council with a photo, proof of age and payment; all for a one-time administration fee of $29.95 including taxes. Signing up online is the quickest and easiest way to
apply for your child's Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass card. SnowPass cards will be mailed to you
beginning in mid-November, before the December 1st SnowPass season start date!
Where to Use it: The Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass is a national program and is valid at over
150 ski areas across Canada including 32 ski areas in British Columbia, 19 ski areas in Alberta, 1 ski area in Saskatchewan, 2 ski areas in Manitoba, 33 ski areas in Ontario, 57 ski
areas in Quebec, 8 in Atlantic Canada and 1 in the Yukon. With ski areas participating
across Canada, families will not have to travel far to put this SnowPass to use. Kids can
easily track how many lift passes they have left by visiting www.snowpass.ca.
Grade 4 and 5 SnowPass information and applications are available online at
www.snowpass.ca or www.passeportdesneiges.ca. Application forms are also being distributed to elementary schools across Canada beginning in early November.
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The Canadian Ski Council is a national, not-for-profit ski and snowboard organization
whose mandate is to increase participation in recreational skiing, snowboarding and cross
country skiing in Canada. The Canadian Ski Council was founded in 1977.
For more information on the Grade 4 and 5 SnowPass program, contact the Canadian Ski
Council, tel: 705-445-9140, e-mail: [email protected], web: www.snowpass.ca
École Willow Point Elementary
PREVENTING
COLDS & INFLUENZA (FLU)
November 2012
CPF Corner Information
Possible School Closures:
Tune into the Eagle, the River
or Jet FM by 7:30 am to hear
about any school closures. You
can also check the SHAW channel 10 or School District website
http://www.sd72.bc.ca
LOST & FOUND
Please check the lost & found area
For any of your child's belongings.
Any thing left on last day before
Xmas break will be taken to theSalvation Army thrift store.
BATTERY RECYCLE
Please note that we will no longer
be accepting batteries for recycle
as there is no program available
anymore.
Also we will no longer be accepting ink cartridges. While ink cartridges are still recyclable, there is
no benefit to the school to collect
them and we do not have a volunteer to deal with them.
Our Membership Drive just wrapped up.
Congratulations to all our new members and THE
WINNER OF THE gift card is: Cathy Revoy . The
drive may be over but you can join anytime.
Membership forms are available online at cpf.ca or
contact Andrea Dirom at: [email protected].
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Mme Wernig Leaving…..
It is with heartfelt regret
that I announce
my departure from Ecole
Willow Point.
I have accepted a permanent position at EDM. I
would like to thank everyone, staff, parents, administration and students for
making me feel so valued
and at home here at EWP.
I will miss you all but hope
to return at some point.
Hope you all have a Happy
Holiday season and all the
best for the New Year
Sincerely,
Mme Wernig
DANSE POUR LA GENTILLESSE / KINDNESS
DANCE
A BIG Merci – to our EWP students and teachers for
their great dancing on November 22, 2013! Merci to
our EWP families and friends who were able to attend
the surprise! I would especially like to thank the lead
dancers: Grace, Kaitlyn, Harlee, Melodee, Taylor,
Sofie, Elayna and Paulina for their enthusiasm. Merci
to our „rappers‟ Kamden, Alex and Wyatt. Merci to
Mr. Toupin who recorded the dance. For more information about the Life Vest organization and to view a
wonderful video entitled “Boomerang” please visit
the organizations website: www.lifevestinside.com
Thank you from Mme Stacey Short
Christmas Expo Volunteers Needed
We are still in need of several volunteer positions for the Christmas
Expo. Spots to fill are : Photos with Santa, Story time and the Concession.
Please email Rhonda Bobocel @ [email protected]
If you are able to spare and hour.
Thank you in advance.
Please also remember that there will also be a food bank donation
Bin at the Expo. We also will be excepting baked goods for the concession.
December, a season for giving
We will be having a Food & Toy drive for the Knights of Columbus.
Boxes will be set up in the foyer to accept your donations. We thank you in advance for your generous giving.
We will proudly deliver your donations to their headquarters on the last day of
school.
ATTENTION!!
Campbell River School District is now on Facebook!
Followers can get the latest School District 72 news and announcements linked
directly to your Facebook newsfeed. You can find School District 72 on
Facebook under „Campbell River School District – SD72‟ or by clicking the
Facebook icon on the district‟s home page at www.sd72.bc.ca.
December Birthday Wishes To:
River
Kate
Hannah
Rhianna
Isabella
Colton
Nathan
Shea
Taylor
Siena
Lyndon
Marcus
Gavin
Scarlett
Dylan
Olivia
Paulina
02
03
05
11
12
14
16
16
19
20
20
22
22
23
26
27
28
Ella
Kobe
Quinton
29
30
30
École Willow Point Elementary
December 2013
Christmas Business Expo
Tuesday Dec 3rd. 5:00 –8:00 pm.
Looking for Vendors
Do you own or work for a business? Do you make and sell crafts?
Do you provide a unique service? Many of our parents are involved
in some fabulous businesses, so come out and let the local community know what service or product you provide. Book your table now
and join us for the Ecole Willow Point Christmas Business Expo. Cost
is $25.00 and all proceeds from entry/table fee will go to the PAC for
future school purchases and events.
The event will take place in the EWP gymnasium on the same evening as photos with Santa, ($12.00 5-8 pm) Tables are limited , so book
quickly.
To reserve your table please contact Mercedes Hayduk at
[email protected] or 250-926-9181.
To ensure a table is reserved for you, please provide payment by
November 16th.
Cheques made out to EWP PAC
Mark Your Calendar
Concert de Noël
Thursday December 19th
7:00 PM
Afternoon performance
1:00 PM
Due to space restrictions we ask that you limit
your attendance to two persons for the evening
performance. Please consider attending the afternoon performance at one o’clock.
December 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
1
2
3
4
5
Business
Expo
5-8
8
9
6
7
Mme Hwangs
Santas Workshop
10
11
12
13
14
19
20
21
Xmas Concert
1:00 & 7:00
Last day
Of school
26
27
Entrepreneur
Fair
15
16
17
18
Pac
Meeting
6:30
22
23
24
25
Merry
Christmas
29
30
31
Happy
New Year
28