Memos
October 4th, 2019
Dear Parents / Guardians:
After speaking with Mrs. Rosie Ryan on Tuesday October 1st she informed me of a new initiative that School Sport Newfoundland and Labrador are providing for the 50th year of their existence in schools in our province. They are adding the grade 2’s to compete in the Cross country running events in the province for the upcoming season. We have opened up registration for the students in this age group for Stephenville Primary. The addition of this group will add about 30 more kids to the cross country team thus approximately 60 kids in total. I have 3-4 staff members that are willing to help out and would love to have a few parents from the community to join in if possible
Parents should note that they will have to arrange to pick up their children at 3:50 as bussing will not be provided for those choosing to participate in the after-school program.
It is very important for children who sign up to be committed to playing for the entire program. Any child whom signs up for the after school program will have to stay, unless there is contact from home indicating that the student will not be attending the program on a given day. This rule is put in place for the child’s safety.
Sincerely,
Roland Peddle
Physical Education Teacher
______ Yes, I would like my child, __________________________, who is in ___________________’s class to participate in the following after-school sports programs.
____Cross Country Running (Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:50-3:50)
Please return this completed form no later than Wednesday Oct 9th, which will be the first session for the grade 2’s
Please indicate below if you are able to help out, there is only 5 practises left for the remainder of the season with this sport.
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Revised Cross Country Schedule
Hi Parents and Guardians,
The Cross country running season is upon us and there is a full slate of events scheduled for this region.
Please see the schedule for times and dates of the intramural Program and the Zone, Regional and Provincial (Island) races scheduled for this region. All races will take place at the Kippens Recreational Complex.
Schedule:
October 9th : After School Intramurals Time 2:50-3:50
October 15th: Cross Country Zone Race (Kippens Rec Plex) (Optional)
October 16th: After School Intramurals Time 2:50-3:50
To be determined: Regional Race Kippens Rec Plex
October 22nd: Cross Country Regionals Race (Kippens Rec Plex) (Optional)
October 23rd : After School Intramurals Time 2:50-3:50
There will be a separate note sent home before the actual race days that will provide all details about the race events. The races are not mandatory……we will encourage students to participate, but it will be the decision of all students and their parents.
Thanks Roland Peddle
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Thanksgiving Vegetable Fundraiser
MEMO TO: Parents/Guardians
FROM: Gerald Morgan, Principal
DATE: September 17, 2019
RE: Thanksgiving Vegetable Fundraiser
This year we have once again decided to focus our fundraising efforts on the purchase of educational resources for our classrooms and/or our school.
To assist with funding these projects, and in keeping with our nutrition policy, we have planned a Thanksgiving Vegetable Fundraiser which will begin today, Friday, September 20, and will run until Friday, October 4, at which time all orders must be submitted to the school. Orders must be recorded on the order form on the reverse of this sheet. Orders must then be totaled, written on the bottom of the form. The bottom of the form can then be detached and submitted with payment to the school. Parents/ guardians are responsible for the delivery of the vegetable bags; and therefore must keep the top portion as their record sheet for deliveries.
As an incentive, for every 10 bags of vegetables a student sells, the student will receive $10. This will be taken care of after orders have been submitted to the school.
We will be selling 10 pound bags of locally-grown vegetables. Each bag costs $10 and contains the following:
Ä 5 lbs of potatoes
Ä 2 lbs of cabbage
Ä 2 lbs turnip
Ä 1 lb carrot
We are NOT asking children to go door to door. Make it a family and friend event. Please return all order forms by Friday, October 4.
Parents/guardians can pick up the vegetables at the school beginning in the afternoon of Wednesday, October 9, all day Thursday, October 10, and Friday, October 11.
Thank you for supporting our school programs and initiatives.
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PARTICIPATION IS COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY…
If you do not wish to participate, please make note on the form and return the form to your child’s teacher.
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Please Make Note
MEMO TO: Parents/Guardians
FROM: Gerald Morgan, Principal & Jill Benoit, Vice-Principal
DATE: September 13, 2019
RE: Please Make Note…
1. BEE DAY:
On Friday, September 20, we will be having our annual ‘Bee Day’. This day focuses on reviewing behavioral expectations with our students. It will include visiting the different areas of our school to discuss the expectations in those locations, as well as classroom activities and a visit to the bus. Students are asked to wear yellow and black as part of the celebrations. We thank you for your continued support.
2. TERRY FOX WALK:
Our annual Terry Fox Walk will go ahead on Friday, September 27, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (if the weather permits). Families are encouraged to walk with us. Just drop by the main entrance of the school at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Friday and we will direct you from there. Children/Participants are encouraged to bring along a monetary donation if possible. A donation container will be set up in the office.
3. COMMUNICATION REMINDER:
To continue to improve our communication network with parents/guardians we will use our website, https://sps.nlesd.ca/home. We are also on Twitter and Facebook. To find us on both just search for Stephenville Primary and send a request to join.
4. HOT LIQUIDS - STUDENT SAFETY:
Parents/guardians are reminded that hot liquids are not permitted to be carried in the corridors of the school. We appreciate your support of this policy as we strive to ensure our school is a safe place for all students. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
5. SCENT AWARENESS:
Parents/guardians are advised that some members of our school community have adverse reactions to particular scents. In order to provide a safe learning environment, we have now posted signs asking that no scents be worn in our school. We thank you for your cooperation in ensuring that our school is a safe and healthy place for everyone.
6. KIDS EAT SMART - WALK TO BREAKFAST
Our school will be participating in the “Kids Eat Smart Walk to Breakfast” on Friday, October 4, 2019, from 8:10 – 9:00 a.m. This is an annual province-wide school based event hosted by TD Canada Trust and Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador, to help create awareness in every school community about the importance of good nutrition and physical activity. Students who are well nourished have longer attention spans, better problem solving skills, and perform better in school. Students who are active have higher self-esteem, more self-discipline, higher academic performances and are more likely to have a healthy body weight. Together we are working to promote healthy minds and bodies and ensure success for all our students.
On “Walk to Breakfast” day, students, parents/guardians, and family members are encouraged to walk to school together. After the walk, participants (students, parents/guardians, and family members) can enjoy a healthy and nutritious breakfast together. If the weather is bad, the walk will take place inside the gym. Our local Stephenville Dominion Store will be sponsoring the event and will be serving fresh fruit, etc. A BIG Thank-You is extended to Stephenville Dominion for their support of our school. To help support our program, we invite you to participate by making a financial or food donation to our Kids Eat Smart Breakfast Club and participating in the walk at our school. All donations are MATCHED -DOUBLED by the Kids Eat Smart Foundation!!!
7. School Development Day #1 and Day #2:
Parents and guardians are asked to note that schools in the Western Region of the NL English School District will be closed on Monday, October 7th, and
Tuesday, October 8th, for Staff Professional Development.
8. Thanksgiving Holiday:
Please note that school will be closed Monday, October 14th, in observance of The Thanksgiving Holiday.
9. School Photos:
School photos will be taken at our school on Tuesday, October 15th, and Wednesday, October 16th. A background choice card will be sent home shortly. We ask that all children have a proof photo taken for school purposes. Proofs will be sent home later, with the prices for various packages, so that parents/guardians can place orders if they wish to do so.
The schedule for photos is as follows:
TUESDAY, OCT. 15
Mme. Elliott
Mme. Carter
Ms. Ivany
Ms. Blanchard
Ms. Ryan
Ms. O’Gorman
Ms. George
Mme. Madore
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16
Mme Peters
Ms. Green
Ms. Morgan
Mme Scott
Ms. Barnes
Mme. Fradsham
Ms. Wells
Mr. Bennett
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Allergy Alert
Building a Team – Working Together
ATTENTION - ALLERGY ALERT!!!
Dear Parents/Guardians of ALL Students:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that there are several children attending our school who have life-threatening allergies. For these children, even the smallest contact with the allergen can cause a life-threatening (anaphylactic) reaction which could result in death. The severe allergies identified to date include allergies to nuts, peanuts, eggs, and shellfish. Precautions are being taken in individual classes to address these specific allergies.
However, one of these allergens, nuts/peanuts, is classified as an airborne allergen. It is extremely important that our whole school take the necessary steps to make Stephenville Primary as safe as possible for all students. All parents and guardians are asked for their understanding, cooperation and assistance as we take the following course of action.
1. Our canteen items consist of products that are peanut/nut free.
2. We ask for your cooperation in packing snacks for school. We ask that you read food labels to see if they contain the warning “may contain traces of nuts” and that you NOT send those snacks to school. These warnings are often found on the most unlikely products such as most candy, cheese-filled Ritz crackers and Vachon cakes, as well as some cookies.
3. Please note that “Soy Butter”, due to the difficulty in distinguishing it from peanut butter, is not permitted. This is a District policy.
We realize this is a big responsibility for you and your child. However, we have found in the past that if you involve your child in the selection of school snacks, they will quickly learn how to identify “unsafe foods” and will be very cooperative in not bringing these foods to school.
Many thanks for everyone’s cooperation with this very important matter.
Sincerely,
School Administration
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Welcome Memo
MEMO TO: Parents/Guardians
FROM: Gerald Morgan, Principal & Jill Benoit, Assistant Principal
DATE: September 4, 2019
RE: Welcoming Notes
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you and your children to the 2019 – 2020 school year. We extend a warm welcome to all of our returning students and families as well as the new students and families who have joined our school community. We have approximately 120 new students and their families this year which includes approximately 100 Kindergarten students. We are very pleased to have you all as part of our team.
We strive to make Stephenville Primary a friendly and welcoming school. Over the next several weeks we will be seeking parent volunteers for the various programs we offer. We especially need volunteers for our KES Breakfast Program. Please contact the school if you are interested. An open invitation is extended to each of you to become a part of our team and make this school year as successful as possible.
We look forward to working with, and getting to know, each of you. The following are several important points to make note of:
1. ALLERGY AWARE SCHOOL
Please be reminded that our school is an ALLERGY AWARE school. We have children in our school with life-threatening allergies to several allergens. A school-wide allergy alert has been issued relating to Nut and/or Peanut allergies. To ensure the safety of our students we are asking that parents/guardians NOT send items to the school that contain nuts or peanuts or that may contain traces of nuts or peanuts. Please note that “Soy Butter”, due to the difficulty in distinguishing it from peanut butter, is not permitted. This is a District policy.
2. REMINDERS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL DAY
8:10 a.m. The school doors are unlocked at 8:10 a.m.
Please do not drop students off before this time
8:30 a.m. School Day Begins
10:10-10:25 Recess
11:35-12:20 Lunch
2:30 p.m. Dismissal
In an effort to improve student safety parents/guardians of Grade 1 – Grade 3 students are asked to wait for their children at dismissal time outside the school. Congestion in the main entrance area is a real concern. Walkers will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m.
Parents/guardians of Kindergarten children will be permitted to wait inside the main entrance area. Teachers will need to make contact with these parents/guardians at dismissal time. Kindergarten children will be dismissed at 2:25 p.m.
Your cooperation with this important matter is greatly appreciated!
3. BUSSING ITEMS
According to provincial policy, students within a school zone who live more than 1.6 km from the school qualify for bussing services to/from their home address ONLY. In some instances, courtesy bussing may be available if room exists on a bus. Please see this policy at https://www.nlesd.ca/schools/busing/doc/courtesy_seating_protocol.pdf.
Courtesy bussing will not be available until later in September.
Applications for courtesy bussing are available at the school or online.
4. SCHOOL PARKING LOT
The safety of our students is of most importance to all of us!! Parents/Guardians are asked not to park in either of the two lanes at the front of the school. The outside lane is for buses and thru traffic only (NO DROP OFF), and the inside lane closest to the school is for drop-off of students (NO PARKING). We ask that you please follow these regulations.
If the parking lot is filled, space is available at the right/rear of the school where the Irving Oil tanks were once located. You can also park in the Stephenville Elementary School parking lot.
5. CAFETERIA SERVICES
Chartwells School Dining Services are again providing cafeteria services to our school and will begin on Monday, September 9. A menu will be sent home later this week. Please refer to the instructions below:
1. Place your child’s order (with the correct change) in an envelope or baggie labeled with the child’s name (and teacher’s name).
2. The order must state what the child is ordering for recess and what is being ordered for lunch.
3. Orders can also be placed online at www.CafZone.ca.
4. Parents may purchase a meal plan. Please drop by the canteen to speak with the workers. The hours are 9:00 – 12:00 daily.
6. BREAKFAST PROGRAM
The Breakfast Program will begin on Monday September 9. Each morning breakfast will be served, at no cost, to any student who wishes to participate. Donations are accepted. If you or a family member or friend are interested in volunteering for the Breakfast Program please contact the school.
7. STUDENT INFORMATION FORMS
Student information forms have been sent home with all students. Please make the necessary corrections on these forms and return them to the school ASAP.
8. CURRICULUM NIGHT
Curriculum Night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11th, at 6:30 p.m., here at the school. We encourage ALL parents and guardians to attend. Your involvement in your child’s education is critical. More information regarding the agenda for the evening will follow in the next few days. We hope to see you all there!!!
9. NO CHILD WITHOUT
Our school is involved in the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation’s No Child Without program. There is no cost for students who attend our school and are between the ages of 4 up to their 14th birthday. If your child has a medical condition, allergy, or is required to take medication on a regular basis then you should consider this program. A child’s MedicAlert identification can alert school staff, friends, coaches and others about your child’s medical condition should an emergency occur.
For further information come to the office for a brochure or go to www.nochildwithout.com .
To register for the program, your child will need a No Child Without brochure from the office which contains a special code/ ID number.
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SCHOOL RE-OPENING IN SEPTEMBER
School will re-open for Grade 1-3 students on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., and for Kindergarten students on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 8:30 a.m.,
Please make note of the following important information regarding our School Schedule:
· School doors open at 8:10 a.m.
· School begins at 8:30 a.m.
· Dismissal is at 2:30 p.m.
· Recess is from 10:10 – 10:25 a.m.
· Lunch is from 11:35 – 12:20 p.m.
SUPPLY LISTS
KINDERGARTEN
Note: Please do not label any of the following supplies:
2 Large White Erasers
2 Packs of Pencils
5 Large Glue Sticks
4 Packages of Crayons (no fluorescent crayons please)
1 Pair of Scissors (plastic handles with metal tips)
2 Exercise Books (no spiral bound or small exercises) (English Students Only)
2 Plastic Duotang Folders (French Students Only)
3 Boxes of Tissues
4 Containers of Playdough
1 Pack of Plastic Spoons
1 Pack of Plastic Straws
Note: Please label the following supplies with your child’s name:
1 Pair of Indoor Sneakers (Velcro is strongly recommended)
1 School Bag (large enough to hold exercises and art projects)
1 Lunch Bag
1 Full Change of Clothes (Shirt, pants, underwear & socks)
This outfit will be placed in your child’s locker in case of a spill or accident).
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you and your child in September.
Sincerely
Kindergarten Teachers
Grade One (English & French Immersion)
Listed below are the supplies your child will need in September to start off the year in Grade One. If your child runs out of supplies, we will send a note home.
4 white erasers
2 boxes of pencils (20 – 24 pencils)
6 large glue sticks in September
2 pairs of Scissors (good quality metal)
Pencil case (large soft-sided case with a zipper)
4 Pkgs of Crayons (Maximun of 24 in a box)
*Indoor sneakers
1 Pack of exercise books - non-coiled
2 boxes of tissues
A change of clothes (to be left in the locker, in case of an “accident”)
8 Duo Tangs
1 Pack of plastic spoons
1 Pack of Straws
1 Pack of Coloring Leads (French Immerson only)
Book Bag / Lunch Bag
No binders or mechanical pencils, please. Please label only inside sneakers. (Do not label any other supplies).
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to meeting you and your child in September.
Sincerely,
Grade One English & French Teachers
Grade One / Two (French Immersion)
Listed below are the supplies your child will need in September to start off the year in Grade One.
If your child runs out of supplies, we will send a note home.
4 white erasers
1 boxes of pencils (20 – 24 pencils)
6 large glue sticks in September
*Indoor sneakers
2 boxes of tissues
A change of clothes (to be left in the locker, in case of an “accident”)
8 Duo Tangs
1 Pack of Coloring Leads (French Immerson only)
Book Bag / Lunch Bag
No binders or mechanical pencils, please. Please label only inside sneakers. (Do not label any other supplies).
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to meeting you and your child in September.
Sincerely,
Mme. Madore
Grade One/Two French Teacher
Grade Two (English & French)
Listed below are the supplies your child will need in September to start off the year in Grade Two. If your child runs out of supplies, we will send a note home.
4 white erasers
2 boxes of pencils (20 – 24 pencils)
Pencil sharpener
6 large glue sticks
Scissors (pointed, good quality metal)
Pencil case (large soft-sided case with a zipper)
Crayons and coloring leads (no markers please)
Indoor sneakers
1 Box Straws
4 boxes of tissues
1 Pk Exercise Book (4 in package)
10 Duo Tang Folders (Please do not write names of them)
2 Package of plastic spoons
Earbuds/Earphones
1 Spill proof Water Bottle
Book Bag / Lunch Bag
No binders or mechanical pencils, please.
Some of your child’s supplies may need to be replenished after Christmas.
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to meeting you and your child in September.
Sincerely,
Grade Two English & French Teachers
Grade Three (English)
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Listed below are the supplies your child will need in September to start off the year in Grade Three. If your child runs out of supplies, we will send a note home.
Book Bag / Lunch Bag
6 White erasers
3 boxes of pencils (20 – 24 pencils)
Pencil sharpener (metal sharpener)
3 large glue sticks
Scissors (good quality metal) rounded point edge
Pencil case
Crayons or coloring pencils (no scents, please)
Indoor sneakers
6 boxes of tissues
1 pkg exercise books (4 in pkg) (32 Page exercises please)
1 Pack of spoons
Earbuds/Earphones
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to meeting you and your child in September.
Sincerely,
Grade Three English Teachers
Grade Three (French Immersion)
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Listed below are the supplies your child will need in September to start off the year in Grade Three. If your child runs out of supplies, we will send a note home.
1 Pkg Exercises
1 (1”) Binder
1 Pkg of 50 lined sheets
Hole Punch
Book Bag / Lunch Bag
4 White erasers
2 box of pencils (20 – 24 pencils)
Pencil sharpener (metal sharpener)
4 large glue sticks
Scissors (good quality metal) point edge
Crayons or coloring pencils
30 cm ruler (flexible)
Indoor sneakers
2 (Packs of 4) Duo Tang Folders (no plastic)
2 boxes of tissues
French-English, English-French Dictionary (Robert Collins is good)
Earbuds/Earphones
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to meeting you and your child in September.
Sincerely,
Mme. Fradsham
Grade Three French Immersion Teacher
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MEMO TO: Parents/Guardians
FROM: Gerald Morgan, Principal & Jill Benoit, Assistant Principal
DATE: Friday, June 14, 2019
RE: Important Notes and Reminders
1. SCHOOL CLOSURE:
Please be ireminded that school will be closed on Monday, June 17.
2. CANTEEN SERVICES
The final day for canteen services will be Friday, June 21. Students will need to bring Recess and Lunch snacks from home from Monday, June 24, to Thursday, June 27. Supplies will be limited so Canteen Staff may have to adjust orders as needed.
3. CLOSING TIMES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 27
The final day of classes for students is Thursday, June 27. Students will be dismissed at 11:45 AM. Busses will make their regular runs at that time.
4. YEAR END ASSEMBLIES
Our Year End Assemblies are scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The first assembly is scheduled for 9:00 A.M. and the second assembly is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Parents/Guardians/Family Members are invited to attend. Please check the schedule below to see when your child’s class is scheduled to attend.
First Assembly at 9:00 A.M. Second Assembly at 1:00 P.M.
Ms. Ivany Mme. Peters
Ms. Blanchard Mme. Elliott
Ms. Wells Mme. Fradsham
Mme. Madore Ms. O’Gorman
Ms. Morgan Ms. Green
Ms. Barnes Mme. Scott
Mr. Bennett Ms. Crocker
Ms. Childs Mme. O’Connor
Donations will be collected for Stephenville Food Services. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
5. SPORTS DAY 2019
Our Sports Day will be held on Friday, June 21. There will be many events that will be lots of fun for the children. If any parents/guardians would like to volunteer to help Mr. Peddle with the various events, please contact the school by Monday, June 17.
6. CYN SUMMER BOOKWORMS PROGRAM
CYN Summer BookWorms Reading Program brochures will be sent home in the near future. Registration will take place on Tuesday, June 25 to Thursday, June 27, in the entrance lobby. The program is FREE!!!
7. SCHOOL APP
A new School App entitled “SchoolMessenger” will be available in September. Our old school app will no longer be available. Watch for a separate memo regarding this which will be distributed later.
8. SCHOOL RE-OPENING IN SEPTEMBER
School will re-open for Grade 1-3 students on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., and for Kindergarten students on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 8:30 a.m.,
Please make note of the following important information regarding our School Schedule:
· School doors open at 8:10 a.m.
· School begins at 8:30 a.m.
· Dismissal is at 2:30 p.m.
· Recess is from 10:10 – 10:25 a.m.
· Lunch is from 11:35 – 12:20 p.m.
It has been a pleasure to work with you and your children this school year! Thank-You for all your support!
All the best to our Grade 3 students as you move to Stephenville Elementary School. We will miss you…
Have a Safe & Happy Summer!
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