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NORTH ELMSLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY

2013

Principal: Mr. Paul Hannah / Office Administrator: Mrs. Jayanna Wood Phone: (613) 267-1371 Fax: 1-855-408-0860 209 Port Elmsley Rd. Perth, ON K7H 3C7 North Elmsley School Blog: http://northelmsleypublicschool.wordpress.com Like us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Elmsley-Public-School/138471299648287

Principals Message
Greetings everyone! Next week, report cards for all students from kindergarten through grade 8 will be sent home. It is important to note that the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning, and that we recognize the significant role parents or guardians play in supporting student achievement. We also recognize that parents require the necessary information to interpret their childs report card and work with teachers to facilitate improved learning. For student success, the development of learning skills and work habits is fundamental; however, the evaluation of learning skills and work habits, with a few exceptions, is not considered in the determination of a students grades. That is why learning skills and student grades are placed in two different sections of the report and determined using different grading structures. Student grades are based on four levels of achievement. Level 1 (D or 52-58) represents achievement that falls much below the provincial standard for the grade and can be described as limited. Level 2 (C or 62-68) represents achievement that approaches the provincial standard and can be described as demonstrating some effectiveness. Level 3 (B or 72-78) represents achievement at the provincial standard and can be described as demonstrating considerable effectiveness. Level 4 (A or 82-95) represents achievement that surpasses the provincial standard and can be described as demonstrating a high degree of effectiveness. Achievement at level 4, though, does not mean that the student has achieved expectations beyond those specified for the grade/course.

Our goal is to support all of our students with reporting procedures that are timely, fair, transparent, equitable and ongoing. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions or thoughts about your childs progress at school.

Sincerely, Paul Hannah

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH:


CARING is showing concern and interest in others and yourself.

Brown & Pink Day February 6th


Wednesday February 6th will be Brown & Pink Day at North Elmsley in memory of Nicole Wren. Therefore, all students/staff willing to participate are asked to come to school dressed in brown & pink (Nicoles favourite colours). In addition, brown and pink baked goods will be sold for 50 cents each with the proceeds, as in previous years, going towards student swimming lessons (swimming being one of Nicoles passions). Families are welcome to donate brown & pink baked goods. Please drop off donations at school before morning recess on the 6th.

Remind your child(ren) to fill a bucket every day!


Information Electronically
The benefit to receiving the newsletter, calendar and other pertinent information by email is that it reduces the amount of paper used by the school (environmentally friendly) and ensures that you consistently receive information in a timely manner. If you are interested in receiving information electronically, please send a note with your email address into Mrs. Wood at the office.

Upcoming Events
Every Friday is Team Colour Day Hot Dog Days - $1 each, every Monday Pizza Days every Wednesday (pre-ordered) Mini-Subs Friday 1st & 15th (pre-ordered) Munch N Lunch Friday Feb. 8th & 22nd (pre-ordered) Saturday February 2 Wednesday February 6 Tuesday February 12 - Ground Hog Day - Brown & Pink Day - Baked Goods Sale 50 each - Gr. 8s - PDCI Open House 6:30 pm - Gr. 8s - SFDCI Open House 6:00 pm Thursday February 14 Sunday February 17 Competition Monday February 18 Tuesday February 19 Friday February 22 - FAMILY DAY No School - Parent Council Meeting, 5:30 pm - Winter Carnival Day Wednesday February 13 - Report Cards go home

Kindergarten Registration
Full-Day (every day) Kindergarten will start at North Elmsley September 2013. Launch your Childs Success!! Register between January 28 and February 8 for kindergarten. Junior kindergarten students must be 4 years of age by December 31, 2013. Senior kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by December 31,

- NEPS Public Speaking Competition, 9 am 2013. Registration is accepted year round but you are encouraged to register between January 28 February 8 by calling the school; - Gr. 4-8 Valentine Day Dance, 1:15 pm - Perth Legion Public Speaking or by registering on-line at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Registration_2012,

Cooler Weather Facebook


We are now on Facebook! You can find us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Elmsley-PublicSchool/138471299648287. Remember to us! Now that the cooler weather is upon us, please make sure that your child comes prepared for outdoor recesses. Extra clothing can be removed, but additional clothing cannot be added if its not brought to school. This will enable all students to be comfortable and warm for a fun recess.

Grade 8 Open Houses for High School


Grade 8 students along with their parents/guardians are invited to open house at the following high schools: PDCI Open House Tuesday February 12th, PDCI Library, 6:30 pm SFDCI Open House Wednesday February 13
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Ink Cartridges/Electronics Recycling Program


Turn your trash into cash. We have been using the Think Recycle program to earn money for our school for the past 3 years. Thank you to everyone who has brought in cell phones, laser and ink cartridges, and digital cameras. They are now accepting other working/non-working electronics such as laptops, ipods, and ipads. Parents are welcome to collect from their employers. The drop Box is located in the front lobby of the school. Thank you so much for your support!!

6:00 7:30 pm

K-6 and 7-12 Transition Meetings


Meetings for sharing of information and for the community to provide input into plans for the transition of the Perth Family of Schools from K-8 and 9-12 models to K-6 and 7-12 models are scheduled as follows: Wednesday, February 6; Wednesday, February 27; and Wednesday, April 3, 2013. For all three meetings, the start time is 6:00 p.m. and the location is PDCI.

Classroom Christmas Basket Winners


Basket #1 Monopoly Craig Robertson, Kindergarten

Food For Thought Cookbooks Helping Feed Our Future!


Did you know that 31% of elementary school children dont eat breakfast daily. The link between good nutrition and learning is well known. Children and youth who begin the day well-nourished are ready to learn and do better in school. Food for Thought Partnership has provided support to our school to run our nutritious breakfast/snack/lunch program. As a celebration of our 10 years of supporting children and youth, they have produced a local Food For Thought Cookbook. It is filled with more than 400 delicious recipes submitted by students, volunteers, teachers, parents, and many others from our community, as well as, artwork drawn by area students. The cost of each cookbook is $15. $5 of each cookbook sold will go to our school nutrition program. Cookbooks are available for purchase from the office.

Basket #2 - Crafts - Teresa Robertson Basket #3 - Chocolate - Lois LeBlanc Basket #4 - Dog - Austin Jones, grade 6 Basket #5 - Cat - Brody Ellis, grade 2 Basket #6 - Chocolate - Rylan Duncan, grade 3 Basket #7 - Movie night - Jonathon Miller, Kindergarten Basket #8 - Gift Wrap Kierstin Johnson, grade 6 Basket #9 Crafts - Carson Ruttan, grade 4 Basket #10 - Jersey Joes Brittany Couch, grade 8 Basket #11 - Gift Wrap - Tressa Oliver Basket #12 - Cookies - The Sinfields Basket #13 - Cookies - Tressa Oliver Basket #14 - Chocolate - Michelle Leblanc Basket #15 Shrek Caleb Cooney, grade 5 Basket #16 Crafts Paul Comeau, grade 3 Melanie McBride won the Ipad mini. Congratulations!

Knights of Columbus Free Throw


Congratulations to all of NEPS students who competed in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw competition held at St. Francis School on Sunday January 27 . NEPS did amazing, as we had 14 students competing and took away 6 first place trophies. Congratulations to 1st place students, who will go on to compete again at the next level on February 17th at St. Francis School Jared Buker, Danielle Martin-Luna, Faith Buker, Chris Miller, Austin Jones, and Amanda Miller. Special mention goes to Brandon Rodford who ended up 2nd place after a double tie breaker. The students that represented North Elmsley were: Jared Buker, Charlie Jones, Danielle Martin-Luna, Leah Churchill, Faith Buker, Chris Miller, Austin Jones, Trevor Wren, Hannah LeBlanc, Brandon Rodford, Courtney Wren, Amanda Miller, Taylor Levick and Cassey Sequin. Congratulations again and good luck to our winners on February 17th!
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Smiths Falls Civitan Movie Night


Friday February 22, 2013 Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Highway 15 North Movie Feature Brave Doors open at 6:00 pm and Movie starts at 7:00 pm Please bring items for the Smiths Falls Food Bank. Free admission, cash canteen serving popcorn, hot dogs and drinks. Any questions please call 613-284-2042.

Perth & District Union Library After School Movie


Tuesday February 12th at 4:00 pm Perth Library, corner of Drummond St & Herriott Movie Feature The Pirates! Free Admission, bring your own snacks, juice will be provided.

Ray-Ban Prescription Sunglasses Found


A pair of prescription Ray-Ban sunglasses and case were found in the main office mid-December. Please call Mrs. Wood at the office if you have lost a pair.

Champions 4 Kids Ski & Fun Day


February 18, 2013 Pakenham Public School invites you to attend a Champions 4 Kids Ski and Fun Day at Pakenham School and Mount Pakenham. Pancakes, beans, and sausage breakfast at Pakenham School from 8:00 am 10:30 am. Then hop over to Mount Pakenham between 9:00 am- 5:00 pm for lots of family fun options like downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing. Vouchers available at school office. Present your voucher when you purchase your Mount Pakenham tickets and a portion will go to Champions 4 Kids.

E-Bits
February, 2013

The STOP Study: Parents who want to be smoke free in 2013. This treatment study uses nicotine replacement therapy patches to help them quit smoking. Treatment study sessions will be held Monday nights Jan 28-March 31 2013. Enrolment is limited. Confidentiality is assured and medication is free of charge. To learn more, or to see if you qualify, contact the Health Unit at 1-800-660-5853 (from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) and refer to the STOP Study You can also go to: http://www.healthunit.org/smoke/STOP_Study_Flyer.pdf

The Canadian Active After School Partnership wants to better understand how children between 5 and 17 years of age spend their time after school in the 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm time period. This 10 minute survey explores how children spend their time after school; what parents think about after school programs that their children are now in; and what children who are not in after school programming do during this time period. To thank you for taking part, The Canadian Active After School Partnership will give you the option to enter your email address into a draw for one of three $150 gift certificates for Sport Chek!

Click here to take the survey

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