Mark Your Calendars

Jan. 8 - Welcome Back! Jan. 8 - French Immersion Information Night at Jeanne Sauvé 6:00 pm Jan. 10 - School Skate (Gr. 1 - 8) 12:00 pm Jan. 12 - Ice Dogs Game 7 pm Jan. 15 - Celebration Assembly 9:00am

Jan. 19 - PA Day No School for Students Jan. 26 - Family Literacy Day

Jan. 31 - School Skate (Gr. 1 - 8) 12:00 pm

Principal’s Message

Here we are, already beginning another calendar year—a time for setting goals for ourselves and working hard to achieve them. Along with our New Year’s resolutions, teachers routinely support students to self-regulate by helping students to set clearly defined goals so that they can measure and take pride in the achievement of those goals. By knowing precisely what they want to achieve, students know where they have to concentrate their efforts. They'll also quickly spot the distractions that can, so easily, lead them astray. Goal-setting can improve their academic performance, in-crease their motivation to achieve, increase pride and satisfaction in perfor-mance and improve their self-confidence. So, let’s work together to help our children set some amazing goals for themselves to achieve success in 2018. A big thank you to our school council who did an outstanding job with our

Holiday baskets. Through their efforts the school raised over $300. This money will be used to offset new technology purchases within the school. A big thank you to our families who donated so many amazing items for the Holiday baskets. The next scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, Janu-

ary 23 at 6:oo pm.

Friday, January 19 is a Professional Development Day. There is no school for students as teachers will be spending the day finalizing student’s assess-ments and evaluations for the first half of the year. Teachers will also be preparing First Term reports cards to go home on Friday, February 9. As we finish off 2017 we are saying good bye to a few teachers. Mr. Mad-dalena has been filling in for Mme Dunsford in the French classes. Mme Dunsford is returning and we wish Mr. Maddalena all the best at his new position at Richmond Street School. Mrs. Mooney has started her maternity leave and will be off for the next full year. A new LRT will be hired and in place by the end of the first week of January. We wish Mrs. Mooney all the best as she enjoys a new addition to her family. New beginnings are a wonderful feeling and a new calendar year is certain-ly a new beginning! Our hope is that as a community of learners we are

able to maintain the strong, impressive start that we have had to this school year. I remain so very proud of every single student, staff member and par-ent for the part that you have played in making the 2017-18 school year the best yet! Keep the momentum going and imagine “the places” we will go

together!

January 2018

EDITH CAVELL PUBLIC SCHOOL

1 Monck Street

St. Catharines, ON L2S 1L5

905-684-6545

Please visit our website at http://edithcavell.dsbn.org

Principal: Mr. D. Holmes Vice Principal: Mrs. D. Mikolic

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DSBN Academy OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday February 6, 2018

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The DSBN Academy is a Grade 6 to Grade 12 public school designed to support and empower stu-

dents to be the first in their family to graduate from college or university.

Come learn more about the opportunities offered at DSBN Academy. All families are welcome!

Please see below for the dates, times and locations.

Parent Information Sessions

DATE LOCATION TIME

Monday, January 15 Harriet Tubman - St. Catharines 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, January 16 Diamond Trail - Welland 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Thursday, January 18 Valley Way - Niagara Falls 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, January 23 DeWitt Carter - Port Colborne 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Thursday, January 25 Senator Gibson - Beamsville 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, January 30 Peace Bridge - Fort Erie 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, February 6 DSBN ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

LUNCH ANGELS

Our Lunch Angels will return on Wednesday, January 17 for those students who are part of the program.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Please inform Mrs. Naylor, our secretary of any address, phone numbers and e-mail changes,

so that we have the most current information in our system. This helps with contacting par-

ents in regards to general information, student illness where they need to go home, other

emergencies and bus delays, just to mention a few.

As we move forward into the upcoming months we strive to become paperless in our communica-

tion home. By providing us with your e-mail, newsletters and such can be sent to you instead

of paper copies, which this will help save on paper. Most current events and information are

also uploaded to our school website and we ask that all our families who have internet please

visit our website. This tool is a great way to learn about upcoming events and important dates.

School newsletters and calendars are also uploaded to our website.

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Bus Delays and Cancellations

In case of bus delays or cancellations parents can check out the

NSTS website (www.nsts.ca) for a list of delays. While there, you can

subscribe to the delays and cancellation notification system. You will need your child’s name and

the bus route number. When you subscribe to the notification you will receive an email for any

delay greater than 10 minutes.

To subscribe, click the delays and cancelation link at the top right hand side of the screen. From

there click the subscriptions button (top right). You will then be asked to enter the following:

your email information

confirm your email address via your email

subscribe to a route number

click the appropriate route and then subscribe

If your child rides on more than one bus, you can then add the other route so you will receive no-

tification for both buses.

This information is kept current each day and updated as needed. By subscribing you will re-

ceive notification as soon as it is received by transportation.

If you need any assistance setting things up please call transportation at 905-346-0290 and they

will be more than happy to help you.

WINTER REMINDERS

Please make sure that your child comes to school dressed appropriately for outdoor play this

winter. Except in extreme cases recess and lunch breaks will continue outdoors to provide our

children a much-needed change of pace and scenery. They should wear a scarf, hat, mittens and

a warm winter coat. Extra dry mittens and snow pants are a good idea to have at school. Depending on

the wind chill factor, outdoor breaks may be shortened as appropriate.

Throw No Snow

The safety of our students is a prime concern at Edith Cavell. Throwing snow is a major safety concern dur-

ing the winter months. Here at Edith Cavell, we have a rule of no snow throwing. (This includes face wash-

ing, snow down coats, kicking snow at others, no activities that involve ice or snow of any kind etc.) Strict-

ly adhering to this rule – including the walk to and from school - can we ensure a safe school

yard for all our students. Students who throw snow will be subject to an action of strict con-

sequence. Please discuss this policy with your child. Thanks for your cooperation!

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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 can-

celled 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 infor-mation or procedures you wish to be followed 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: Subscription Features: http://www.dsbn.org/inclementweather DSBN Facebook or Twitter www.nsts.ca NSTS Transportation Delay or Cancellation Alerts

Phone:

Niagara Student Transportation Services 905-346-0290 Voice Auto Attendant

Radio Stations:

CKTB (610 AM) St. Catharines WAVE (94.7 FM) Hamilton CHTZ-FM (97.7 FM) St. Catharines K-LITE –FM (102.9 FM) Hamilton CHRE (105.7 FM) St. Catharines Y-108 (107.9 FM) Hamilton 2Day FM (105.1 FM) Niagara Falls/Fort Erie CKOC (1150 AM) Hamilton GIANT FM (91.7 FM) Welland CHML (900 AM) Hamilton

Television Stations:

* CHCH - Hamilton * CITYTV Breakfast Television * CTV Toronto * Cogeco Channel 10

How Long Must My Child Stay Home When Sick?

Please keep your child at home and away from others if he or she has any of these symptoms:

* Fever * Vomiting

* Diarrhea * Rash

* Sore throat * Frequent coughing or sneezing

* Yellow / green discharge from the nose, ears, or eyes

Contact your family doctor for a diagnosis. Your doctor will advise you about care and treatment

if a communicable disease is diagnosed. For more information, please contact the Infectious Dis-

ease Program at 905-688-8248 ext. 7330 or 1-888-505-6074 or www.niagararegion.ca

Please remember to call the school and report your child’s absence.

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HEAD CHECKS

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 all the Parent Talk Line at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7555

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BOARD GAME EXTRAVGANZA

Help fill our classrooms with some board games!

We are seeking your help! Our classrooms need some board games for activities during in-

door recess.

Are you clearing out your house of old board games to make room for new ones? Or maybe,

while shopping you see some games on sale after the holidays. Please consider donating

them to Edith Cavell. Both new and used (all pieces intact) games and activities are appreci-

ated.

When selecting games to donate, please consider games for ages between 4 & 13, the num-

ber of players, not too noisy and can be played in the limited time that recess permits.

We will be collecting the games throughout the first few weeks of January. Please send

them to your child’s homeroom teacher where they will then be collected and distributed to

the appropriate classes.

Below is a list of suggested games for each age group, but you are not limited to this list.

Chutes and Ladders (Age 4+)

Blokus (Age 5+)

Chess/Checkers (Age 6+)

Sorry (Age 6+)

Connect Four (Age 6+)

Quirkle (Age 6+)

Guess Who (Age 6+)

UNO (Age 7+)

Sequence (Age 7+)

Battleship (Age 8+)

Boggle (Age 8+)

Mastermind (Age 8+)

Dominoes (all ages)

Puzzles

Other activities such as sudoku, puzzle books, colouring books, pattern blocks, LEGO and

Mad Libs)

Thank you for your support!