From the Principal’s Desk

Greetings Everyone,

It looks like April will indeed be ushering in a much anticipated Spring season. Thinking about the fresh air and warmer temperatures that come, I am reminded that Spring is a season of renewal. As we enter our last quarter of the school year, it is important for us all to consider renewal: what goals in our learning lives have we been working to meet, and how might a sense of renewal help push us to attain these goals? I am very proud of the learning that happens in our learning community, and am excited to see our students flourish alongside the renewal that comes with the Spring season.

Yours in Education,

Ewen McIntoshPrincipal

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Picking up your child(ren)

You are welcome to use e-mail to let us know about any absence, or pick-up. If you do, please remember to send a copy to the Classroom Teacher, Mrs. Tait (vicky.tait@ucdsb.on.ca), Mrs. Barclay (amanda.barclay@ucdsb.on.ca ) and Mrs. Thompson. (kim.thompson@ucdsb.on.ca) in case one of us is absent.

*********** Guidance News

Student course selections for the upcoming school year have been completed. Students are reminded to review their course selections with their parents and to return their signed form to the guidance office as soon as possible. The Teachers’ Choice Awards were held on Wednesday, March 25th at 11:20 a.m. to honor students for their hard work and dedication during the first semester. Preliminary Progress Reports were mailed home on March 11th. Mid-term Report Cards will be issued to students week of April 20-24th.

Judy Lamarche

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A quick reminder that Mrs. Raycroft will be running a chocolate bar fundraiser starting April 1 – April 15. The bars will cost $3.00 each and the cases will contain 24 bars. All proceeds raised will go towards the music department. Thank you in advance for any support that you can provide during this fundraiser.

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Loonie/Toonie Line Fundraiser

Rothwell Osnabruck School

April 2015

Do you know that 1 in 10 Canadians has kidney disease and many don't know it? If you would like to help the Kidney Foundation of Canada raise funds then we need your help! On Friday, April 17th we will be staging a Loonie/Toonie Line at Rothwell Osnabruck School. Students and teachers will be asked to place a loonie or toonie on double sided tape running along the hallway from one end to the other. All funds raised will accrue to the Kidney Foundation Cornwall Walk and will support kidney disease research and patient programs. Parents are asked to drop off their coins at the front desk to help the kids. For more information please call parent, Coral May Van Allen at 613-551-9742

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Eastern Ontario Health Unit

Free Dental Services for Eligible Children

Did you know that the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) offers a number of programs that provide free dental care to children aged 17 and under who are eligible? These programs include:

* Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO): A new program which provides a full range of dental services, including check-ups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, and more.

* Ontario Works (OW) Child: Provides basic dental care for children whose parents are recipients of OW.

To find out if your child is eligible, call the EOHU at 613-933-1375 or at 1 800 267-7120, and ask for Health Line. You can also visit www.eohu.ca.

Two (2) upcoming Family Transitions.

Family Transitions is designed for parents who are experiencing personal distress from separation or divorce, which is impacting on, or complicating, the task of parenting.

1. Location: Winchester Branch (SD&G County Library)547 St. Lawrence Street Winchester, Ontario K0C 2K0

Start date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

2. Location: Cornwall Public Library 45 Second St E, Cornwall, ON

Start Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information and to register, please call us at 1 844 362-8593 or visit our website at www.mytriplep.ca

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May Coming Events

May 1, 2015 – Grade 8 Badminton at SLSSMay 5, 2015 – School Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. in LibraryMay 6, 2015 – St. Lawrence College Connections day for Grade 7/8May 7, 2015 – Safe Grad presentation at Cornwall Civic ComplexMay 18, 2015 – Victoria Day – No SchoolMay 25, 2015 – Grade 7/8 in school Track & Field (rain date is May 26, 2015)May 29, 2015 – PA Day – no school

- Prom @ Spotlight(City Limits in Cornwall)

Contact STEO(Student Transportation of

Eastern Ontario)at 1-855-925-0022

www.steo.ca Inclement Weather phone line

1-866-629-0629

Allergy Alert

Reminder that there are children in our school with life threatening allergies to peanuts/nuts. This is a medical condition (anaphylaxis) that causes severe reaction to specific foods and scented products. This can result in death within minutes. As this affects the entire school community, we are requesting that you not send foods or items noted as potential hazards to school with your child. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or school administration.

For Transportation Issues

April 2015

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

14:00 pm Co-ed hockey

Grilled Cheese K-6

21:00 pm Teacher/Student hockey game Finch Arena

Subs K-6

3

Good Friday

No school

6Easter Monday

No school

79:00 am Jr Girls’ basketball tournament at RO6:00 pm School council Meeting

Pizza Day K-6

8

Grilled Cheese K-6

9

Subs K-6

10Coffee House Prom fundraiser

13

Chicken Noodle Soup K-6

14

Pizza Day K-6

154:00 pm Co-ed hockey

Grilled Cheese K-6

16

Subs K-6

179:00 am Grade 7 Hepatitis VaccinesGrade 8 HPV #3 vaccines11:00 – 3:00 pm Gr. 6 Racing Against Drugs Kidney Foundation loonie/toonie line

20

Hot Dogs K-6

21

Pizza Day K-6

22Dental screening for JK/SK & Grade 2

Grilled Cheese K-6

23Gr. 6-8 Cornwall Aquatic Centre and Galaxy Cinema trip

Subs K-6

24Bags2School pick up

27

Chicken Noodle Soup K-6

28

Pizza Day K-6

294:00 pm Co-ed hockey

Grilled Cheese K-6

30Grade 7 Badminton at SLSS

Subs K-6