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Wendat Village Public School99 Reeves Way Boulevard, Stouffville ON L4A 0J8
Phone: (905) 642-8095 Fax: (905) 640-9690E-mail: wendat.village.ps.ca
www.wendatvillage.ps.yrdsb.caTwitter: @wendatvillage.ca
Principal: Erin Cranney Vice Principal: Cheryl GlassAdmin. Assistants: Christine Tait, Kim DunlopSuperintendent: Shawn Bredin (905) 895-5155Trustee: Loralea Carruthers (905) 953-0562
Please join us in welcoming Mme. Murphy who will be replacing Mme. Smith for the reminder of the school year. We also welcome Dennis Linthwaite who has joined our caretaking team in place of Carol Courtney who has accepted a position with the Service Team. At Wendat Village Public School we are fortunate to be surrounded by amazing students and staff but also by our numerous volunteers. April is Volunteer Month and we would like to take the time to formally recognize and thank all of the volunteers. Our Board is fortunate to have thousands of volunteers who generously offer our staff and students their time, talents and insight. As a volunteer, we recognize the time you provide out of your personal lives to help make school a safe, fun and enjoyable learning environment; your efforts are noticed and appreciated. We welcome volunteers at our school and greatly appreciate all that they do.As we enter the Spring months, it is a time where there is new growth, warmer weather and a lot of mud! With that being said, please ensure your child is properly dressed for the outdoor spring-like conditions and that they have a pair of indoor shoes. Our caretaking staff work very hard to ensure our students come to school each day to a clean and safe environment. By wearing indoor shoes we are demonstrating respect for their hard work and are doing our part to keep the school clean. This is the time of year that we also begin to see students ride a bike, scooter or skateboard to school. Please remember that students and parents are asked to walk their wheeled mode of transportation once on school property to ensure the safety of all our students. Students are also reminded to wear their helmets.
Erin Cranney Cheryl GlassPrincipal Vice-Principal
Important Dates
Apr. 3: Light it Up Blue Day (wear blue) Apr. 3: School Council Meeting (7:00 pm) Apr. 4: Grade 8 Graduation PhotosApr. 30: Grade 7 immunizationsMay 8: School Track and FieldMay 15: Welcome to KindergartenMay 17: Grade 8 Toronto TripMay 18: Jump and Hoops for HeartMay. 21: Victoria Day (no school)June 4: P.A. DayJune 12: Junior Area Track and Field School and Family BarbecueJune 13: Intermediate Area Track and FieldJune 19: Regional Track and FieldJune 21: National Aboriginal DayJune 26: Grade 8 GraduationJune 28: Last School Day - noon dismissalJune 29: P.A.Day
Truth: Slow down the
pace of your life, faster is not
always the best way to reach your
goals. It is always easier to speak the truth.
April 2018.
Respect: All of creation
is to be treated with respect.
Give it, earn it, receive it.
Online registration is still open for York Region District School Board’s strategic planning town halls. YRDSB is revisioning its Multi-Year Plan (MYP) and Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement and Well-being. The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction of public education in York Region public schools. The MYP incorporates the direction established by the Trustees with feedback received from all stakeholders, and will inform decision making at the Board in the years to come. Town halls will be taking place across the region and feedback collected from families and community members will inform the creation of a new MYP. Your voice is important and your input and feedback will help York Region District School Board support student achievement and well-being. An online survey is available in April to share your thoughts if you are unable to attend a town hall.
School Year Calendar 2017/2018SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Victoria Day: Monday, May 21, 2018Elementary PA Days:Monday, June 4, 2018 Friday, June 29, 2018
Parking Lot NewsThank you to parents for parking on the road and utilizing the Kiss & Ride for safe drop off and pick up. Please continue to have students arrive between 8:45 and 9:00, as this is a time when students are supervised and may enter the building directly. If you are driving your child in the morning, we ask you to drop off no earlier than 8:45, as parking is limited and we need all available spaces for staff. There has been an increased presence of Bylaw Officers at our school and we remind you not to park your car or leave it unattended at anytime in the Kiss & Ride or Bus Loop. Thank you for your help in making our parking lot safer and accessible for all.
Summer Institute
Looking for summer learning and fun activities for students entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8? Summer Institute offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum. The program runs for six weeks during July and August. It is offered at 11 school sites around York Region. For more information on dates, programs and locations, please visit the Summer Institute page on www.yrdsb.ca. Registration is open. Families can now register online, as well as in person or by mail.
Confidentiality Parents/Guardians, please note that activities throughout the school year may require the use of student names, age, grade, etc., and while notices will be sent for most events, parents are welcome to discuss any restrictions they require with the school principal. The Consent to Post Student Information on the Internet form is in the School Start-Up Package.
Are you Moving?
If you are planning to move prior to the beginning of September 2018, please let the office know as soon as possible. We are in the process of planning for next year and this information is extremely helpful when we make projections regarding student numbers.
School Council CornerHello Wendat Families, Welcome to April!We’ve heard you can see some of the lovely bulbs beginning to grow from last year. Take a look around the school yard to see if you can find them!
MATH NIGHTTuesday, May 17th is Math Night! Please mark your calendars and join us from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Many wonderful teachers and parents are volunteering for this event, it’s sure to be nothing less than amazing!*** SAVE THE DATE *** WENDAT VILLAGE BBQ
PIZZA AND SUB LUNCHESWe all enjoy these! Remember to check School Cash Online to check when the next order is available. If you do have some time to help support these programs please let us know. Send an email to [email protected].
MONTHLY SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETINGSWe hope to see you at our next School Council meeting! All meetings take place at the Wendat Village Public School Library at 7 PM. Here are the dates for the rest of the school year: Tuesday, April 3rd Tuesday, May 1st Tuesday, June 5th If you have any questions about School Council or how you can be involved in any number of sub-committees, please email:
Thanks again! We appreciate your support!
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Eco Hawks .
The Eco theme for April is Reusable ContainersThe spotlight this month is on reusable containers. As always, staff and
students are encouraged to reduce waste by packing food and beverage in reusable containers.
It’s time to remind children about being safe in our community. It’s a good time for parents to remind children about personal safety. Here's what children need to know:
● Their name, age, telephone number, address, city and province. This can be done through rhyme or song.
● How to contact their parents at any time, by memorizing cell or work numbers.● How and under what circumstances to call 911.● To never approach or enter a stranger's vehicle. A responsible adult would never
ask a child for directions or any other question for that matter.● Make sure they know they have a right to say "no" to an adult, especially when the
adult is asking them to do something they have been taught is wrong or feels uncomfortable. Reminding children of this right is important because children are taught from a young age to respect adults.
● To always tell parents where they will be and to never enter someone's home without their parent's permission.
● If home alone, never admit it when answering the phone. Never answer a knock at the door or speak through it. Adults can be very persuasive. Teach your child to call you if there is a knock at the door and if they fear for their safety, teach them to call 911. Make sure they know that police officers are there to help them and would not get mad if it were a false alarm.
● If they think they are being followed or are in danger they should run home or to a public place. If someone grabs them, they should try to get away, yelling and screaming while doing so.
● It is important to play in safe areas, never take shortcuts and stick with a buddy whenever possible.
It is never too early or too late to teach children the importance of personal safety. Common sense, communication and consistency are the keys. Remind children to alert a responsible adult if something strange happens that makes them feel uncomfortable. Remember, crime prevention is everyone's responsibility. For more information on this subject, visit www.yrp.ca.
Birthday Celebrations and TreatsWe have a number of students with severe allergies and anaphylaxis. As a result, our school does not permit outside snacks/treats to be brought in for birthdays. If you wish to bring an item in for your child’s birthday, as an alternative, we suggest items such as stickers, erasers or pencils. We are happy to let you know that our morning Announcement Team recognizes student birthdays by reading student names over the announcements each morning. Birthdays celebrated over the weekend are recognized on Mondays. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate classroom celebrations for students in our school and reserve these festivities for families after school hours. Thank you for understanding. Student MedicationsStudents taking medication, even for a short period of time, require paperwork to be completed by parents, as per Board policy and procedures. Please contact the school to have these forms sent home or feel free to come into the office to complete them. Medications must be kept in the office (with the exception of epi-pens and inhalers). Driving and Parking In and Around School Zones
Please help our environment by turning off your car! The safety of our students is paramount. This is a reminder to drivers dropping off or picking up students to abide by the Town’s parking by-laws in and around the school zone. By-law officers patrol the area and have issued tickets. Please be aware of the following:-There is no parking at any time in the school bus/fire loop (located at the front of the school facing Reeves Way Blvd), By Law officers have continued to issue tickets for parking in this area.-Only vehicles with Accessible Parking Permits displayed on the front dash of their vehicle may park in Accessible Parking spots. -Cars stopping to pick up their children in the parking lot, should only be stopped curbside – cars should not be double-parked and should not be blocking other vehicles-Students should only be exiting and entering vehicles curbsideIf you need to park your car after school, please use a side street and walk from there.