KELLY CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL

March 2, 2016

Newsletter #7

Principal: Mr. B. Rounis Secretary: Mrs. M. Seguin

Phone #: (604) 487-9022 @sd47_kc

http://www.sd47.bc.ca/school/kccs/Pages/default.aspx

DATES TO REMEMBER

Mar 2 New Curriculum Implementation meeting for parents 6:30pm at Westview

Mar 8 10:30am Teacher Recognition Assembly

Mar 9 Report Cards

Buddy Reading / PLC 11:10-11:40am

Mar 10 KCCSA Pancake Breakfast

Mar 11 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL before Spring Break

Mar 29 School Reopens

Mar 30 7pm PAC Meeting in KCCS library

Apr 12 Jinga Kids Day

Apr 14 PAC Sponsored Movie Night

May 1 KCCSA Carnival

May 27 Track and Field Day

Jun 17 Fun Day at Palm Beach

Dear Parents,

As we move into the final four months of school, it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate progress and growth in everyone, to con-firm family rules and expectations, and to establish new routines for the spring season. On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, second term report cards will be issued. These reports provide a wonder-ful opportunity to notice successes and growth in areas that need further development. Important learning habits such as nightly reading or homework completion can make a significant differ-ence in a child’s level of success. The Kelly Creek staff would like to thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child’s academic lives. The importance you place on ensuring your child attends school on time enables us to make the most of every school day. Together, we make Kelly Creek Community School a great place to learn.

Sincerely,

Bill Rounis Principal

Principal’s Message

When Children Should Stay Home From School

During this time of year there are a number of colds and flus around. These can spread amongst others quite easily. For the health of the staff, students, and volunteers in the school, we ask that you take into considera-tion the following information. If your child has any of the following symptoms they should be kept home from school.

Fever - Keep your children home if they have a fever. Wait until children are fever-free before letting

them return to school.

Diarrhea—

Vomiting - Keep children home if they’ve vomited twice or more in the last 24 hours. They can return

to school after symptoms clear up or your doctor says they’re no longer contagious.

Severe cough and cold—symptoms should keep kids home from school. A serious cough could be a sign of contagious conditions like whooping cough, viral bronchitis, or croup.

Pinkeye - is contagious, and children should stay home from school for the first 24 hours after treatment be-gins.

NEW CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION

FOR PARENTS MEETING

All parents of K-7 students are invited to meet for a short presentation and a question - answer period.

Wednesday March 2, 2016 6:30-7:00pm at Westview School’s Multipurpose Room

What is new? What will be the same? Where can I find more information about the curriculum?

The Benefits of Eggs Unscrambled!

Written by Melissa Baker, MHSc, RD, BC Dairy Association

Are eggs good or bad for you? The answer has finally been unscrambled.

Recent research has highlighted that the cholesterol found in eggs has a minimal effect on blood cholesterol levels. An average of 1

egg per day can easily fit into a healthy diet. So, despite eggs unhealthy reputation in the past, we now know that eggs are a great

choice:

They are an excellent source of protein. Getting enough protein from your meals can be especially challenging during break-

fast time. Eggs can help! Each large egg has 6 grams of protein. Add them to your breakfast to help spread your protein

intake more evenly throughout the day.

They are nutritious. Don’t throw out the yolks, as they contain almost half of the protein and many other healthy nutrients,

such as choline, folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin A.

They are affordable and readily available. Some organic or omega-3 enriched options can be more expensive so stick to the

regular option. Eggs are a good choice any way.

They are versatile and easy to use. Perfect for quick meal with family or friends. Get the little ones involved too – teach them

how to crack open an egg and whip up some delicious scrambled eggs!

Here are some simple ideas of how to incorporate more eggs into your diet:

Hard boil eggs and keep them in the fridge for easy snacks or additions to meals.

Bake mini-quiches in muffin cups for a quick grab-and-go option in the morning, or make a sandwich with an English muffin and

microwave it with a slice of cheese for a quick meal.

Egg salad is a great staple when you just don’t know what to pack for lunches. You can make it ahead of time and keep it in the

fridge for 2-3 days.

Try a healthier version of “fried” rice at home. Stir-fry brown rice, with your favourite vegetables, and some eggs.

Top pizza or sautéed greens with an over-easy egg.

Want some more delicious and nutritious ideas? Visit Breakfast for Learning’s Nutrition corner at http://

www.breakfastforlearning.ca/services-info/nutrition-corner/.

About Breakfast for Learning

Breakfast for Learning is committed to helping children across Canada realize their full potential in life by ensuring they attend

school well nourished and ready to learn. Breakfast for Learning has been helping support student-based nutrition programs in

every province and territory for 23 years. During the 2015/16 school year, Breakfast for Learning funded 1,887 breakfast, lunch and

snack programs, supporting 238,853 children with more than 40 million nourishing meals and snacks. Since 1992, Breakfast for

Learning has helped 3.8 million children enjoy over 594 million healthy meals and snacks. For more information, please visit

www.breakfastforlearning.ca.

GOT SICK KIDS?

Please Phone The KCCSA Office

As Early As Possible In The Morning.

We Handle That Business.

487-9925 For Everything Else

There’s The Main Office

WITS STARS Austin Creiger Sydra McIntee

Kyle Mitchell Charlott Danks

Paige Stapleton Stryder Howe

Isabella Hearty Joe Street

Hailey Tribble Brenden Street

Eli Shostak Emma Spreeuw

Eli Conroy Nathan Tribble

Annabelle Shostak Sawyer Brown

EXCEPTIONAL JOB AT BATTLING

BULLYING AND SHOWING KINDNESS!

SCHOOL DISTRICT #47 (POWELL RIVER)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REGISTRATION

For New Students or In-District Transfers - KINDERGARTEN to GRADE 7

2016/2017 SCHOOL YEAR EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS: MARCH 31, 2016

Students registering after March 31st cannot be guaranteed a placement in their school of choice or local area.

Kindergarten Students

Please use the form below to register at your school of choice up to and including March 31st or at the School Board Office

after the March 31st deadline. Please refer to “Our Schools” page for school address information. Every registration must

be accompanied with government issued proof of age (child must be five by December 31st of the registration year). A

birth certificate or passport is preferred. (The Ministry of Education stipulates that parents may defer the enrollment of

their child for not more than one year.)

French Immersion Kindergarten

Parents may apply for space in the Kindergarten French Immersion Program for the upcoming school year by applying

online (please visit the James Thomson Elementary School website/French Immersion) or in person at James Thomson

Elementary by March 31st

Once you have received notification of acceptance from the school you may then submit your

registration (please see ‘Registration Form’ below).

Grade 1 to 7 Students (including French Immersion) new to the Powell River School District or

students wishing to transfer to a school outside of their catchment area

Please register using the form below indicating your school of choice by March 31st. Registration documentation may be

brought to the preferred school prior to March 31st. Following that deadline, all documentation must be brought to the

School Board Office at 4351 Ontario Ave. Please refer to “Our Schools” page for school address information.

Partners in Education Program (new registrations)

Please apply online at https://forms.sd47.bc.ca/Pages/pieform.aspx or in person at the School Board Office.

Registration Form

To find our registration form, please visit our website at www.sd47.bc.ca, under quick links, click on registration (you will

find it under the Registration heading) or type this into your browser: http://bit.ly/1RRS3sO

*The School Board Office is located at 4351 Ontario Avenue, Powell River, BC, V8A 1V3

Congratulations to the following students that will be recog-

nized by their teachers at our next assembly on Mar. 8th:

Div.1: Ella Conroy, Charlotte Danks, Jeremiah Ishawk-Laine, Summer Moore, Allison Morrisey, Jordana Pangburn, Madison Penrose, Thea May Div 2: Kayden Glauser. Sydra McIntee, Maia Conroy, Aleesha Jepson, Aidan McCracken

Div 3: Tristan Munro, Journey DeWolfe, Eli Conroy, Ariel Ward

Div 4: Jack Illing, Larissa Laing, Autumn Ward, Brody Williamson, Cody Brisebois, Kai DeWolfe, Sihwan Park

Div 5: Cassius Brander, Sawyer Brown, Dante Duquesne, Thorin Hearty, Ava Peers, Megan Spick, Aurora Williams, Waverly Alexander

Teacher Recognition Assembly

KCCS Crowd Pics from February