NEWSLETTER - Parnall Public School

A TREASURE TROVE OF LEARNING!!
Volume 4 Issue 5
January 4, 2016
PA R N A L L P U B L I C S C H O O L
507 Geneva St., St. Catharines, ON L2N 2H7
NEWSLETTER
IMPORTANT DATES TO
REMEMBER:
 First day back - Jan.
4th
 Super Star Assembly
& Colour House Jan.
8th - 1:40 p.m.
 Gambling presentations Gr.’s 3-8 Jan.
12th
 Rocks & Rings Gr.’s 3
-8 - Jan. 13th
 Gr. 7/8 Wake-A-Thon Jan. 14h
 PD Day - Jan. 15th
 Gr. 4-6 Curling - Jan.
22nd - afternoon
 Gr. 8 & Kinder grad
photos - Jan. 26th -
 Kindergarten Open
House - Jan. 28th
 Gr. 7/8 Curling - Jan.
29th - afternoon
Contact us at:
Phone:
905-934-3348
Fax:
905-934-3349
E-mail: [email protected]
PARNALL’S “ADOPT-ASCHOOL” PROGRAM
A MESSAGE FROM
THE PRINCIPAL
I sincerely hope that everyone had
an enjoyable and relaxing holiday
over the Winter Break. I know that
our staff enjoyed the opportunity to
be with family and friends and have
come back well rested and eager to
work with our students.
THANK YOU Parnall!
Our Adopt-ASchool drive was a great success. The 6
families that we supported had a Christmas to remember. We had enough gift
card donations to allow for $160 for
each family as well as numerous toys,
clothes and books. Each family also received three large boxes of food.
Well done!!!
Your input is very important to the
success your child achieves throughout his/her educational experience.
The Parnall School staff encourage
you to take an active role in your
child’s education. If you have an issue, idea or concern that you would
like to discuss with a staff member
or me, please do not hesitate to contact the school and we will book an
appointment with you.
PAC MEETING
Our next scheduled
Parnall
Advisory
Council meeting is set for Tuesday
January 26th at 6:00 p.m.
If you would like to take a more active role in your child’s school, please
consider coming out.
Twitter @parnall_ps
C. Scott - Principal
Check out our Website at: http://parnall.dsbn.org or follow us on Twitter @parnall_ps
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DECEMBER’S SUPER STARS
Michael J.
Grace M.
Elliot C.
James M.
Lily R.
Gurtug V.
Faith B.
Abby T.
Kacey-Lynn S.
Emma B.
Bryn K.
Jaden P.
Austin P.
Tyler G.
Kennedy R.
Isaiah T.
Samantha C.
Michael M.
Carley S.
DECEMBER’S CHARACTER EDUCATION WINNERS
Lockie M.
Bella S.
Rachel M.
Ireland M.
Zachary M.
Kayla A.
Kyrian R.
Marissa B.
Marissa C.
Ruvim T.
Cameron P.
Bernd F.
Tommy M.
Arianna D.
Thomas D.
Victor F.
Danny L.
Skylar S.
Brooklyn C.
Skylar T.
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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.
For secondary schools it may become necessary to cancel late buses. Notice will be provided via school
announcements and on the websites and subscription features by 11:30 a.m.
Information about transportation cancellations and school closures will be available as soon as it is available
through the following channels:
Websites:
www.dsbn.org
www.nsts.ca
Subscription Features:
DSBN Facebook or Twitter
NSTS Transportation Delay or Cancellation Alerts
Phone:
Niagara Student Transportation Services 905-346-0290 Voice Auto Attendant
Radio Stations:
CKTB (610 AM) St. Catharines
CHRE (105.7 FM) St. Catharines
WAVE (94.7 FM) Hamilton
CHTZ-FM (97.7 FM) St. Catharines
CKOC (1150 AM) Hamilton
CKEY (105.1 FM) Niagara Falls/Fort Erie
CHML (900 AM) Hamilton
K-LITE-FM (102.9 FM) Hamilton
CHAM (820 AM) Hamilton
GIANT FM (91.7 FM) Welland
Y-108(107.9) Hamilton
Television Stations:
CH - Hamilton
CTV Toronto
CityTV Breakfast Television
Cogeco Channel 10
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FROM YOUR SCHOOL NURSE
HEAD LICE:
Anyone can get head lice. Check for head lice weekly as part of
your regular routine. The best way to avoid the spread of lice
is by avoiding head-to-head contact. Remind your children not
to share combs, brushes, hats, scarves or anything used on the
head.
Checking for lice
Use a bright light (a magnifying glass may help)
Part hair in small sections and look near the scalp
Head lice are tiny grey/brown insects that live only on the
scalp of humans. They crawl quickly but cannot fly or jump.
Adult female lice glue eggs on the hair shaft close to the
scalp.
If you find lice
Check all the people that live in your house
Treat all cases at the same time to stop the spread of lice
Inform the school and/or daycare so classmates can be checked
Tell anyone in close contact with your child (family members, friends, baby-sitters)
Getting rid of lice
Treatment products are to be used only on those who have head lice, as they do not prevent lice. Talk to a
health professional about products and methods available. Follow instructions carefully. The Wet Combing
Method helps find and remove head lice by combing through hair soaked with conditioner, using a fine-toothed
comb. For more information on Wet Combing Method or on lice visit:
www.niagararegion.ca/health search lice or call the Parent Talk Line at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-5056074 ext. 7555
FREE DENTAL SCREENING COMING TO PARNALL
A Public Health registered dental hygienist is scheduled to visit your school January 13th to provide dental
screening to students in grades JK, SK, 2, 4, 6 and 8 and other children as required under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
During this time the registered dental hygienist will perform a visual inspection of each child to determine his/
her dental needs. Parents will be contacted if their child requires immediate dental care. Public Health dental
programs may financially assist children who do not have access to required dental care.
Please contact the Public Health dental program for any of the following:
If you do NOT wish your child to participate in the dental screening.
If your child is not in one of the targeted grades and you would like him/her to participate.
Call the Dental Health Information at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7399 or email [email protected].
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FRENCH IMMERSION AT DALEWOOD
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 of the 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 4th, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. and will close February 16th, 2016 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. Information regarding dates is below. Parent Visitations to the Grade 1 French Immersion classrooms will occur during designated daytime hours if desired.
St. Catharines (North) & Niagara-on-the-Lake
Dalewood Public School (Grade 1 entry)
Dalewood Parent Information Night:
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Grade 1 French Immersion Classroom Visits (if desired):
Friday, January 8, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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PARNALL GRADE 8’S GIVE BACK
The Grade 8 students at Parnall found out the true meaning of the Christmas season! They participated in
three events to help support our community, both in the school and beyond.
The class started by researching the need in the area for food and support and then created Public Service
Announcements to ask for food donations for the Salvation Army. With the amazing support of Mr Reid's
Grade 5/6 class, Parnall raised over 1000 items for us to bring! On Monday, December 7th the class, took the
trip to the Dunnville Food Bank to volunteer for the day. They sorted over 120 boxes of food and helped move
them to skids. A huge thank you to Dannel bus company for donating half the cost of our bus.
On Wednesday, December 9th, the Grade 8's (with the help of parent volunteers who transported them to the
Fairview Mall) manned the Salvation Army kettles near the Food Court and Zehrs from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
On Thursday, December 10th the Grade 8’s helped provide a bit of relief to the parents of our JK- Grade 3
students in our Parnall community by offering free babysitting from the hours of 4:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This
allowed parents to get some shopping, cleaning, cooking, wrapping, or resting, child free! In lieu of payment,
parents were asked to send in a non-perishable food item for the Grade 8's to bring with them to the Food
Bank. The JK - Grade 3 students were treated to dinner and a number of "Frozen" themed activities during the
evening.
A big thank you to Miss Watson and her Gr. 8 students for their efforts. Well done!