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Remember:
Jan. 8 - K-4/5
Dairy Presenta-
tions
Jan. 9 - Gr 1-3
Trip to Adventure
Campus
Jan. 9 - Gr. 1
French Immersion
Open House at
Central
Jan. 16 - Subway
Lunch
Jan. 16 - Mad
Science Presenta-
tion
Jan. 17 - PA Day
Jan. 24 - Skating
Jan. 27 - PJ Day
Jan. 27 - Literacy
Day
Jan. 30 - Kdg
Open House
JANUARY 2020
Thank you Susan Aguilo for visiting Park Pub-
lic school sharing your amazing stories with
us. For me personally I don’t like reading.
Ever since I was little I did not like reading
but loved writing. When I heard Susan Agui-
lo’s story I knew instantly that she was my
inspiration to be a great reader and writer.
Susan Aguilo grew up in Whitby, Ontario. A
reluctant reader herself it wasn’t until Grade
4 when she was introduced to Dr. Seuss that
she discovered her love of reading.
Her stories a great for all
ages and hope you can
check out her books.
Thanks for reading.
SUSAN AGUILO VISIT By Mischa E. Grade 5
We wish Mme Barton all
of the best as she begins
her maternity leave.
We welcome Mme Tanji
who will be filling in until
the end of the year.
We also had to say
“Goodbye” to Ms Gad-
zo who has changed
schools. She loved being
part of Park and is go-
ing to miss everyone.
STAFFING
UPDATE
217 Main St. E.,
Grimsby, ON
905-945-2445
Principal -
H. Nunnenmacher
Secretary -
L. Zavarella
PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL
Snowballs can be dan-
gerous and so we have a
“snow stays on the
ground” policy. Please
remind your children of
the dangers of throwing
snowballs or playing in
ditches and on snowbanks
at school and to and from
school. Also, we have a
rule “no sliding on the
ice”. We want everyone
to be safe. Thank you!
SNOWBALLS Thank you
to EVERY-
ONE for
supporting
our 5 Days of Giving.
On behalf of Park Com-
munity we were able to
donate 17 boxes filled
with food, toys, clothing,
warm outdoor wear,
drinks and snacks.
Thanks to your support
we were able to bright-
en someone else’s holi-
days!!!
ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL
This month is Polar January at our school. We will explore global warming and its effect on arctic animals and consider action we can take to help protect them such as walking to school or
taking the bus.
Here are tips for a safe and comfortable winter
walk:
• Keep hands and head covered to prevent
heat loss
• Wear warm, waterproof boots
• Wear a warm coat that deflects the wind
• Wear wool or insulating clothing to help
retain heat
• Tuck an extra pair of socks and mitts into
knapsacks for a quick change to keep dry
• Add reflective tape or tags to coats and
bags for dark winter mornings
BATTERY BOSS
By Liam M.
I am in a group team called Battery Boss. In Battery Boss we collect batteries, make posters about the club. When we collect the batter-ies if they are leaking we will put on gloves and if they are one of the
tapesters we will tape them and place them in a bin. You can sign up for the Ontario Schools Battery recycling chal-lenge and finish all 5 missions you can have a chance to 1 of 2 trips to Great Wolf Lodge! I wanted to sign up for Bat-tery Boss because I thought I could try something new and when I started it was fun.
The painting of our school
continued over the holidays and
will continue throughout the month.
Everything is looking so nice!
PRINTER CARTRIDGES
We are continuing to collect empty
Ink and Toner Cartridges to keep
them out of the landfills. We can
accept all brands. We sent off
our first box of cartridges before
the holidays! The returned car-
tridges are remanufactured into new ink or toner
cartridges or they are recycled. Please continue to
send in your cartridges.
In September I wanted to start the chess but there were a lot of setbacks but in november it finally got started in November. Now in December were in the second round of the tournament. . The lead-ers are me (Ian) and Ms Gadzo. Chess Club meet-ings are on Wednesday and Friday at 1 break. There are around 20 members in chess club. This number is unreal for a student run club in a small school. What we do in chess club is pretty simple 1. We find our match 2. We sit down 3. We play chess.
Cleaning your hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs. Regular hand cleaning with soap and water, or an alcohol based hand sanitizer will re-duce the risk of getting sick. Cleaning your hands should occur: - Before preparing meals - Before eating - After using the washroom - After coughing or sneezing - After blowing your nose - After playing with pets - After playing outdoors
Use warm water and soap and lather and scrub for at least 15 seconds if your hands are visibly dirty. For more information, go to www.niagararegion.ca/health
CLEAN YOUR HANDS
SHALOM MANOR
By Luke S.
Today I went to Shalom Manor I was partnered with Mr. J. We call our partners Bingo Buddies. We played Bingo and we sung some carols. My buddy is 85 years old. My buddy survived World War 2 in the Netherlands and actually stayed in the Netherlands when World war 2 occurred. His favourite sport is football.
CHESS CLUB
By Ian D.
FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION
The French Immersion program offered at Central Public School is open to all students in
Year 2 (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
programs;
- Opportunity to challenge the Diplôme d’études de langue française (DELF) exam in Grade 12 ;
- Promotes understanding of different cultures;
- Provides additional opportunities for employment using French as the working language;
- Increased ability to communicate and interact with confidence in French.
Registration will open January 6th, 2020
For more information about French Immersion in the District School Board of Niagara visit www.dsbn.org/fi or speak to your
school principal.
A Parent Information evening will be held on January 9, 2020 at Central Public School from 6:00 pm.
Winter is a time of wonder for many children; many enjoy the crisp air, the freshly fallen snow
and participating in a whole host of exciting winter sports and activities.
Although we feel it is important for students to spend some time outside each day exercising and
socializing with their peers, there are times when bitterly cold temperatures and other inclement
weather conditions require that we keep children inside.
Because Niagara is such a large geographical area, and weather conditions may vary from one municipality to
the next, the decision whether or not to hold recess outdoors is made by the individual school principal. When
making this decision, principals will often consult with neighbouring schools and if the decision to send children
outside is made, yard duty staff have walkie-talkies so that they can communicate with the office to sound the
bells to bring students in earlier.
The health and well-being of our students is a top priority at DSBN, and if it is determined that
the weather conditions pose a risk to their safety, students will be kept indoors. Extreme cold
weather alerts issued by the Niagara Region are often good indicators that students will stay
inside.
Even when temperatures are not low enough to necessitate an indoor recess, it still may be quite cold outside.
Here are a few tips to help ensure that your child stays warm during the cold winter months.
• Try to send children to school with plenty of layers, such as long underwear, sweatshirts, sweaters and pullo-
vers. Layering their clothing will allow them to add or remove items depending on the weather.
• Students should have a warm winter coat that repels the snow, sleet and rain, while blocking the wind.
• Warm socks and boots will keep their feet warm and dry in the snow and slush.
• Hats are one of the most important parts of dressing warmly in the winter. A thick winter hat will keep students
from losing too much of that essential body heat.
• Put on a good pair of gloves or mittens that are water-resistant as well. Gloves will keep kids’ hands toasty
warm and protect their skin from becoming damaged by the wind and chill.
If you have any questions about our inclement weather procedures, please visit our website dsbn.org, or contact
the school.
Students are not kept in at breaks due to illness as fresh air and exercise are essential to a
healthy mind and body. If your child is well enough to be at school, we consider him/her well
enough to be outside. Colds and coughs will not be affected if the student is properly dressed
and does not over-extend him/herself. We feel very strongly that if the child is too ill to go
outside during the break, it would be in the child’s best interest to remain at home for the day.
If you believe your child is an exceptional case, please contact Ms. Nunnenmacher to discuss the
situation.
WINTER REMINDERS
Check out our Website!!
http://park.dsbn.org/
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES
There may be times during the school year where inclement weather or other situations could cause transporta-
tion 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 re-
main open, or if your child is ill or late, please ensure that you notify the school through Safe Arrival 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 us know of any changes in contact information or procedures you wish to be fol-
lowed throughout the school year.
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, 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, CHTZ-FM (97.7 FM) St. Catharines, CHRE (105.7 FM) St. Cath-
arines, CKEY (105.1 FM) Niagara Falls/Fort Erie
Television Stations: Cogeco Channel 10
COUNCIL CORNER Hi Park Families!
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful two weeks off and enjoyed the Holidays with your families. We are officially into the last half of the school year and will have lots happening as we look forward into the spring...Please join us at our next School Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 28th at 6pm. Looking
forward to seeing lots of faces this month!
Your School Council,
Shannon, Jody, Jessica & Debbie
MAD SCIENCE CLUB
Click to access our
Facebook Page!!
IMAGINATION INVESTIGATION:
Come and investigate what science has to offer. Stu-dents get engrossed in entomology! They find out that insects are arthropods and inspect authentic insect specimens. They will dig-in to Earth science! Earth’s layers are introduced with a spotlight on its outer rocky crust. Children conduct hands-on experiments to understand how and why weather occurs. They learn how air affects weather and will perform experiments to prove that air has mass and takes up space. They will discover that life on Earth is difficult without simple ma-chines. We will test their skills with the six different types of simple machines and explore how they work. Children are introduced to the science techniques used to
investigate and analyze crime scene evidence. Children will also get clued in on the chemical reactions that occur when they prepare, analyze, and digest their food. Movie Effects is an exciting introduction to the science involved in the spec-tacular special effects and technology that are behind motion picture magic. Chil-dren test, play, and ponder over what makes toys work. They spin into action with
kinetic top toys and see how stored energy is released.
TOPICS: Bugs, Detective Science, Earthworks, Kitchen Chemistry, Mad Machines,
Movie Effects, Science of Toys, Walloping Weather.
When to Keep Your Child at Home
Please keep your child at home and away from others if he/she has any of these symptoms:
Fever
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Rash
Frequent Coughing or Sneezing
Yellow or Green Discharge from the Nose, Ears or Eyes
Sore Throat
Contact your family doctor for advice about care and treatment. For more information, go to
www.niagararegion.ca/health
At any point during the year if you, your family or friends have batteries to dis-
pose of send them to us so we can recycle them properly and keep them out of our
landfills! Not only will the batteries we collect benefit the environment, Sick Kids
will also benefit, plus it could give our school the chance to win the challenge!
At any point during the year if you, your family or friends have
any of the items listed below to dispose of send them to us so we
can recycle them properly and keep them out of our landfills!
Healthy Schools Niagara - School Health Newsletter
January 2020
Happy New Year! It’s officially 2020 and I hope everyone had the chance to enjoy your holidays and relax. In this January School Health Newslet-
ter I want to take the time to acknowledge some programs we offer through Niagara Region Public Health and some interesting programs I can
implement in your school!
Screen Smart Week! – Coming Soon
Never before has there been such a wealth of knowledge available right at our fingertips. Did you know that over half of elementary aged students
own a smartphone? Students must develop the skills to manage screen time appropriately in order to live healthy, balanced lives.
Screen Smart Week is a school based screen time program that encourages students to choose active time over screen time. Schools are encour-
aged to host a Screen Smart Week at their school to promote healthy screen time behaviors.
Stay tuned for more information regarding Niagara Screen Smart Week!
Niagara Parents
Do you have questions about your child’s
health or growth and development?
Now you can:
• Call
• Live Chat With a Public Health Nurse at Niagara Parents.
Nurses are happy to provide reliable advice about; pregnancy, newborn care, behavioural issues, child or parental mental health concerns, and
community supports. A Public Health Nurse is available to answer your questions Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm. You are also able to register
for many of our clinics and classes at niagararegion.ca/parents. We’re with you every step of the way!
Nurse Austin’s Healthy School Highlight
Similar to last month, I would like to start highlighting some of the amazing work some of my Healthy Schools Clubs have been working on! I hope
it gives you some insight into some of the cool projects we’ve been working on, and gives some ideas on what we can implement at your school!
January’s Nurse Austin’s Healthy School Highlight is The Woodland Wellness Wolves at Woodland Public School! On December 18th, the
Wellness Wolves and I went out to bear the cold weather for our Winter Wellness Walk!
Following our Healthy School’s Survey, the students came up with the idea of creating a walk to encourage Physical Activity and Healthy Eating
over the Holidays. Students ran, danced, hopped, and galloped their way across the playground to multiple checkpoints where they were asked
questions about “Healthy Eating over the Holidays”, “Staying Active over the Holidays”, and “How to Dress for the Weather”. The Students were
then encouraged to spin our Activity Wheel and win a prize!
Great work Wellness Wolves!
Start the Year with Clear Vision!
Children who have trouble seeing may struggle to learn and take part in activities at school. Children are often unaware of their own vision prob-
lems, so many issues can go unnoticed and untreated. If untreated, some vision problems may affect a child’s vision for life.
Eye exams with an optometrist are important to identify and treat any possible vision issues.
Yearly eye exams are free for anyone under 20 with a valid OHIP card. Families can find eye doctors in their community by visiting
findaneyedoctor.ca
Stay Connected
Remember to use #HealthySchoolsNiagara to show off all your Healthy Schools work on your social media channels!
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