WOLFVILLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Principal Steve Keddy Middle School Office 542-6050 Vice - Principal Ruth MacLeod Elementary Office 542-6055

WEBSITE: http://wolfville.ednet.ns.ca

EMAIL: ws@avrsb.ca

February 25, 2013 Dear Families, Last month I spoke of the importance of strong communication between home and school and working cooperatively to support all children. The Staff at Wolfville School comment regularly on how much they are enjoying teaching and working with your children this year, we have great kids at Wolfville School! This is no surprise as we also recognize that these same students have wonderful support from home. This past month staff appreciation week took place and I want to sincerely thank our parent volunteers who dedicated their time and skills to make this staff feel so much appreciated! A few kind words or a small treat is all it takes but you folks went well above and beyond that with a week-long celebration. From all of our staff, a GREAT BIG THANK YOU! You will soon be receiving the next set of report cards, take some time to review this important update and discuss the comments with your child. Children appreciate you being involved in their education and usually like to see someone from their family visit during parent teacher meetings. Sometimes, particularly with middle school age students, it feels like they do not want you involved in their schooling and out of school life. Whatever stage your child is in, it is important that we continue to support them by talking with them about school, friends, interests, etc. Stay connected with your kids and their School, it will make a huge difference in their education and overall development. Steve Keddy, Principal SAC NEWS The next School Advisory meeting will take place on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 pm. HOME & SCHOOL CORNER Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Thank you to all of you who helped with the special activities that were planned for the teachers and staff last week. They truly felt appreciated! Family Fun Night "Bounce in to Spring", our next Elementary Family Fun Night on March 22 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. This event will

include games, dancing and snacks. Students must be accompanied by an adult and a cash donation at the door will be accepted to help our school community.

BluePrintz Fingerprint & DNA Documents for your family A program is available to ensure that families can immediately provide police with their childs up-to-date identifying information, in the event of a childs abduction or crisis situation. The kits are completed at home and kept with the family that completes them. In order for this program to run, we need a volunteer who would be willing to: 1. Send home the order form with all students 2. Collect order forms and payment 3. Place the order for the kits needed 4. Send home the orders with the students. If you are interested in coordinating this program, please contact the school and more information can be provided to you. Clean-a-thon Clean-a-thon is usually held around Earth day (late April/Early May). We currently have one coordinator for this event and are looking for one more. If you are interested in helping out or would like more information please contact the school. Fun Fair Planning will begin soon for Fun Fair! We have 3 coordinators currently for this event and need one more for the Fun Fair to go ahead. For more information, please contact the school. Next H&S meeting See you at the next H&S meeting on April 9th at 7pm in the Family Studies Room!
NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM The Elementary Culture Concert planned for next week has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 3rd at 1:00 pm. The Band Concert will take place during the evening of April 3rd.

WOLFVILLE SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR Students will set up their projects on March 4th. Judging will take place March 5th. Public viewing March 5th from 6:00 7:30 pm as well as March 6th from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.

sent home last Friday with the students. All orders must be received by Monday, March 4th. Delivery date for clothing will be the last week of March. For further info, please contact the school office. SPRING BOOK FAIR March 21st & March 22nd Hooray!! We have a volunteer that is willing to coordinate the book fair. The Spring Book Fair will be held on Thursday, March 21st and Friday, March 22nd. Extra Information will go home with elementary students the week of March 4th. Elementary students will visit the Book Fair on Thursday, March 21st and middle school students may visit during recess and lunch on Thursday. The Book Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher visitations. Extra hands for Thursday would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the elementary school office (5426055) if you are available. IWK

2013 REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR The 2013 Regional Science Fair will be held on March 25-28th at Kingstec. Parent Volunteer- We are looking for a parent or a group of parents to act as the school representative for this event. Much of your duties would include gathering/passing on information with a small role at the Science Fair itself. If you are interested, please contact the school at 542.6050.

Our next fundraiser will be WEAR PINK National Anti-Bullying Day on Wednesday, February 27th.

NOTES FROM THE GYM

HOP for the Cure is March 28, 2013. Please bring a donation in support of Muscular Dystrophy. We are looking for a Table Tennis Coach. If you are available to help, please contact Mr. Veinotte at 542-6058.

SAFE ARRIVAL Primary to Grade 5 Elementary Parent/Guardians are reminded to inform the school if your child will be late or absent from school. The elementary phone number is 542-6055. SCHOOL WEBSITE: http://wolfville.ednet.ns.ca Please be sure to bookmark the school website on your computer. When you are wondering about the latest up-to-date information, kitchen menu, or dates throughout the school year, you will find it as quick as a click.

Badminton Racquets needed. If you have some badminton racquets gathering dust, please consider donating it to Wolfville School for the badminton unit.
PRIMARY REGISTRATION for September 2013 Primary registration for September 2013 will take place on April 29th. If your child turns five by December 31st, 2013, please call the school at 542-6055 to register your child. SEPTEMBER 2013 ENROLLMENT We are in the process of doing class configurations for the upcoming school year. If your child will not be returning to Wolfville School or if you know of any new students that will attend our school in the fall, please call the school at 542-6055. LOST AND FOUND Items not claimed in the lost and found will be bagged up and donated March 8th. REPORT CARDS Report Cards will go home on Monday, March 4th for all students. Parent Teacher schedule included. PARENT-TEACHER VISITATION Parent-Teacher will be on Thursday, March 21ST during the evening and Friday, March 22nd during the afternoon. Elementary parents are asked to call 542-6055 and middle level parents 542-6050 to arrange parent-teacher appointments. A Teacher Visitation schedule will be sent home in the report card envelope. WOLFVILLE SCHOOL WEARABLES As a fundraiser for the Wolfville School Student Council, official school clothing order sheets were

Wolfville School is a Scent Smart School Wolfville School is a Nut Smart School
L.I.F.E. (Learning Is For Everyone)
At Wolfville School, we believe that all students should be able to participate fully in school. We are pleased to have a LIFE benevolent fund to assist with specific student needs related to learning. This fund is used to ensure that no student is prevented from participating fully in their classes or school-based experiences because of their financial situation. It is only through the generous financial support of local businesses and residents that the LIFE fund can exist. Heres how you can help: Provide us with your business card and for only $20 we will include it in our monthly newsletter. Its low-cost advertising for you and the proceeds go to a great cause! Call Mrs. Davison or Mrs. Fox in the school office at 542-6055, or drop by with your business card. If you dont have a business but would like to make a donation, that would be great too. Thank you in advance for your support.

Starting February 11th, information on non-profit organizations, community groups and Government services in Nova Scotia will be organized in a single 211 database. Until now, Nova Scotians have not had a single referral source for community and social services across the Province. 211 is not a counseling service. It is an information and referral service that will connect people with the most appropriate services to meet their needs. It is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We recognize that 211 will be strongest when we work together. We welcome your feedback and invite you to visit our website, and check out the database, at www.ns.211.ca

Wolfville Integrated Health Care

189 Dykeland St www.wihc.ca

902.542.2000

Covered in full or in part by most extended health care plans

COMMUNITY ITEMS:
MARCH BREAK 2013 IS COMING! What are your family plans? Come to Camp at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts for amazing week of art and camp. We provide an amazing day taught by professional artists and a great camp experience for kids on our 178 acres of field and forest supervised by our fabulous camp counselors. Whether searching for the Creekster, creating a masterpiece or making new friends, our camp has something for every kid. We offer programs in theatre, music and visual art. Kids can come for a day or for a whole week of adventure. Check our website at www.artscentre.ca for more details on the programs, camp or discounts. Call us at 902-582-3842 or email the Camp Director Roxy Peterson at Education@artscentre.ca THIRD ANNUAL MINI MONSTER SALE Booking tables now so mark your calendars for a chance to SELL and BUY all gently used items you babies, toddlers and children have outgrown or may need. (ex. Clothing, toys large and small, children'sfurniture, shoes, boots,skates etc.) One day only: Sat March 30, 2013 New Minas Recreation Centre - across from Ken-Wo Golf Course 10am-1pm For more information email: minimonstersale@hotmail.com also on facebook "Mini Monster Sale" Launch of 211 NS Service! Nova Scotia- Helping you find the right community and social services