530 Prospect Street, Box 430, Palmerston, ON, N0G 2P0 519-343-3520

“Be The BEST That You Can Be”

“Fais De Ton Mieux”

2017-2018 Newsletter #3 November 1, 2017

ADMINISTRATORS’ MESSAGE

Palmerston students enjoyed another great Dance-A-Thon; Thanks to School Council and Student Council for all their hard work to create such a great event. November will be a very busy month! On Friday, November 3rd we are starting our Laura Secord Chocolate bar fundraiser. Thank you, in advance, for your support of the school. Also, our on-line interview booking will open on this day. Please remember to book an interview for your child(ren) on the evening of Nov. 23rd or sometime on the 24th. Please be advised that the construction of the Day Care next to Palmerston P.S. has begun. Help us to keep students safe by reminding your children to stay away from the construction zone in the evenings and on weekends. We appreciate your support in this matter. Students will have a special performance on November 30th – The Spirit of Harriett Tubman (grades 4-8) and Harriett the Hero for the younger grades. These are outstanding performances that share information about the Underground Railway.

Tracy Baker Heather Dyer Principal Vice-Principal

SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUEST

Safety and security are always important considerations at our school. We ask you to stop at the office, sign in, and pick up a volunteer or visitor tag when you come in to help at the school. Also, if you are picking up or dropping off your child, please sign them in or out at the office. Mrs. Head will be happy to buzz down to your child’s classroom and have them sent from the classroom to the office for you.

UPPER GRAND District School Board

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Our annual Remembrance Day assembly will occur on November 10th at 2:00 pm. A number of our students will be performing songs and poems. Artwork will be on display. We are very lucky to have the Palmerston Legion joining us as well. Parents are welcome to attend our Remembrance Day assembly. Mrs. Dyer is putting together a slideshow of the relatives or family members of our students and staff who either have served in the Armed Forces in the past, or are currently serving now. The hope is to help our students build a personal connection to Remembrance Day and the reason we observe it. If you have a photograph of a member (or members) of your family that have served, or are currently serving, and you would like to have them included in the slideshow there are two ways you can share it with us.

1. Scan or take a picture of the picture and email it to Mrs. Dyer at hdyer@ugcloud.ca . Please include in your email:

a) your child/children’s names b) the name of the person in the photograph c) how the person in the picture is related to them d) any other information you want to share like where and when they served or are serving

2) Send the photograph to school with your child and Mrs. Dyer will scan it and send it back to you. We know these

photographs are precious and we promise to take extremely good care of them. Please make sure you include a piece of paper with the photograph with this information:

i) your child’s name a. the name of the person in the photograph b. how the person in the photograph is related to your child c. any other information you want to share like where and when they served or are serving.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Dyer at the school. Thank you so much for sharing a piece of your family history with us!

BUS STUDENTS If your child rides a bus please send a note or phone the office if he/she is not going home on the bus. If we do not have a note or phone call he/she will have to get on the bus.

GOING OUT FOR LUNCH Students who do not normally go home at second nutrition break but are going to leave the school property at second nutrition break for lunch must bring a note with them in the morning. Phone calls will not be accepted.

MESSAGES DURING THE DAY During the day messages are received at the office from parents to alert children regarding a change of arrangements at the end of the day. If at all possible, please make arrangements in the morning and communicate the expectations with the children. Of course, if there is an emergency Mrs. Head will assist with getting a message to the children.

Our goal is to have children go home to a safe and supervised environment.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY

Student photos will be taken for those who missed the original Picture Day and for those wanting retakes on Wednesday, November 9th.

“LET US KNOW...” ATTENDANCE Reminder to call: for illness or any other reason your son or daughter will be away from school, please let us know. The school voice mail is available for leaving a message at all times. Feel free to leave a message stating student’s name, reason and date(s) of absence. If we do not hear from you, we will call in order: home work babysitter emergency contact police (if necessary) It is important to let the school office know this information. For the safety of your children, it is important for us and you to know where they are.

JK REGISTRATION – 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

The Junior Kindergarten registration process for the upcoming 2018-19 school year has changed. Further details will be provided when available. The most significant change is that pre-registration will happen online only. A computer will available in the school should you not have access to your own computer. Registration will be open January 9 to 19, 2017. Watch our website or check our school app for details as they are available.

LAURA SECORD – CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER

Fundraising forms have gone home for the upcoming Chocolate Bar Fundraiser. This year’s campaign will run from November 3 – November 24, 2017. Students who wish to not participate should return the bottom portion of the form. All other students will receive one box of chocolates per family to sell. This year all proceeds will be used to purchase student resources and transportation for sporting events. Payment for chocolate bars is available thru SchoolCash Online. As well, should you choose to make a donation to the school in lieu of selling chocolate bars you may do so as well online.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Progress reports will go home November 15, 2017. Parent Teacher interviews will be held November 23th from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and November 24th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This year interviews are able to be booked through an online program available to parents. The link can be found on our school website http://www.ugdsb.ca/palmerston under the News section - “Progress Reports”. Your child’s OEN # (found on report card) and birth date will be required to log in. Please feel to contact the school office at 519-343-3520 should you have any questions or require assistance.

FOOD AND FRIENDS

Our Snack Bin program is now in full-swing! All food that we serve in our student nutrition program must meet the nutritional guidelines set out by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. You see, we truly are bringing healthy food to hungry minds! If you have any questions or concerns about our student nutrition program, or would like to contribute in some way, please contact Julia Laird at julia.condren.laird@gmail.com

It’s coming your way! Palmerston Public School Library will host the annual Scholastic Book Fair from November 20th - 24th. Students will have an opportunity to view or purchase during class time throughout the book sale week, and we hope you, your family and friends will stop by, too! All purchases will benefit our students and help stock our library shelves with new books.

Book Fair dates: Monday, November 20, 2017 to Friday, November 24, 2017

Daytime Hours for Classroom Visits: As arranged between the Teacher and the Teacher-Librarian

After School & Evening Hours for Families or Students: Wednesday, November 22 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 23 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 24 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Parents’ Interview Day)

Want to take care of some names on your Christmas list? A Good Book is the Perfect Gift!

SCHOOL COUNCIL

The next movie night is Nov 23rd at 7pm and the movie will be Lego Batman. Join Canadian Parents for French on Wednesday November 8th for an evening of fun, food and French Canadian cuisine. You and your kid(s) will learn basic cooking techniques as well as French Canadian history as we prepare pouding chomeur, a classic French Canadian dessert. The class will take place at Palmerston Public School at 6:30 pm and last approximately one hour. All ingredients will be supplied by CPF North Wellington at no cost, we simply ask for a donation to CPF that night. The class will be conducted in both French and English, all are welcome to attend. To register, simply e-mail us at cpfnorwell@gmail.com . We will send you a list of bowls, measuring spoons, etc to bring, however, we will have extra if you do not have a particular item.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Day 4 Grilled Cheese Day

2 Day 5 School Council meeting 6:30 pm

3 Day 1

6 Day 2 Dental Screening JK/SK/Gr. 2 Treaties Recognition Week

7 Day 3 Pizza Day CPF Meeting - PM

8 Day 4 Les Petite Chef PM Fresh from the Farm Fundraiser Pick Up 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

9 Day 5 Grade 8 Parent Information Night for Year End Trip

10 Day 1 Dress Formal Remembrance Day assembly 2:00 pm

13 Day 2 Picture Retake Day

14 Day 3 Pizza Day

15 Day 4 Hot Dog Day Progress Reports Go Home

16 Day 5 ISE Presentation – Grade 7 & 8 Students (International Student Exchange)

17 Day 1

20 Day 2 Book Fair Starts (ends Nov. 24)

21 Day 3 Pizza Day

22 Day 4 Sub Day French Basics for Parents PM

23 Day 5 24

P.A. DAY

27 Day 1 28 Day 2 Pizza Day Movember Moustache Day

29 Day 3 Norwell Pep Rally and Hockey Game for Grade 8 Students

30 Day 4 Spirit of Harriet Tubman Presentation