WhiteWoodsNews January2018

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays with family and friends. The White Woods staff are happy to be back in full swing. We have a lot of great things to come this winter with learning opportunities both in and out of the school. We also have some new and exciting programs to share

with you.

WhiteWoodsNews January2018

Grade 8 Parent Information Night at Northern Secondary

School

Please join the Northern Secondary School staff on Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30 pm. Come out and learn about supporting a successful transition, and hear about the excellent programs Northern has to offer. Grade 8 students are welcome to attend as well.

Kindergarten Registration at White Woods

It’s that time of year! Please help us spread the message to families who you know have children beginning JK in September. Children entering Junior Kindergarten in September 2018 are required to be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2018 and Senior Kindergarten students are required to be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2018. Warm and caring teachers, early childhood educators and resource staff are willing to welcome new students to our school. Stay tuned to a Welcome to Kindergarten evening in the spring. If you have a child ready to register, please call us at the school 705-472-5224.

WhiteWoodsNews January2018

Northern Fruit and Vegetable Grant White Woods will be participating in the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program (NFVP), starting in February. This program is brought to us in

partnership with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association, and the North Bay

Parry Sound District Health Unit.

Students will receive a serving of vegetables or fruit every Tuesday or Thursday at no cost. This program is run separate from our Student Nutrition Program. The food will be offered to students later in the

day, and not at the same time as the Student Nutrition Program. This food is not meant to replace the Student Nutrition Program, but it is

meant to enhance it.

The purpose of this program is to raise awareness of the importance of vegetables and fruits, as well as to provide your child with an

opportunity to try different types of food. In addition to fresh produce, the program includes nutrition and physical activity resources that support our school’s goal of creating a healthy school environment.

We will send a message closer to the date of when the program is

about to begin. What a great opportunity for our students!

WhiteWoodsNews January2018

No Child Without The Medic Alert Foundation of Canada is pleased to offer a free program called “No Child Without” to all students in Public and Separate boards in Canada. No Child Without is a charitable program that offers one free MedicAlert medical ID, and free MedicAlert service plan coverage for children with medical conditions between the ages of 4 and 14. This program is for students who have a medical condition, allergies that require the use of an Epi-Pen, asthma or who use an inhaler, and students with Autism, or ADHD. It is a great way to ensure that staff are aware of a student’s medical condition or special need. If you have a child you think would benefit from having a MedicAlert identification, please call the school. We will be sure to send home a brochure (with a specific PIN number on it) that you will use to enroll your child in the program. Parents/guardians can also visit www.nochildwithout.ca to obtain a PIN and barcode directly from the website.

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MindUp Training in the Classroom

Last month we practiced Bear Breathing. This month try Lazy 8 Breathing. Lazy 8 Breathing – Trace the Lazy 8 with your finger starting at the star and take a deep breath in. As you cross over to the other side of the Lazy 8, slowly let your breath out. Continue breathing around the Lazy 8 until you have a calm body and mind.

Character Trait: Honesty

Honesty is telling the truth, admitting wrongdoing, being trustworthy and acting with integrity. Please join us on Tuesday, January 30th at 10:15 am for our Honesty presentation.

WhiteWoodsNews January2018

Farewell, Mrs. Hall Congratulations to Mrs. Hall who has received a permanent teaching position at Sunset Park Public School. Mrs. Hall has been teaching grade 2 at White Woods since September. She has been a lovely addition to our school and we will miss her tremendously. Thank you, Mrs. Hall, for all your hard work at White Woods. We wish you all the best at your new school.

Extra Curricular Update

§ Basketball continues § Dungeons and Dragons § Junior/Intermediate Dance- coming soon! § Chess Club continues § Art Club continues

SAC Meeting

Please join us on Monday, January 29th at 3:30 pm. It’s never too late to join!

Winter Electives

Mark your calendars! Winter Electives will be held this year on Feb 9th, 16th and 23rd. Stay tuned for more information. Volunteers needed-

please contact the school if you’re available to help out.

Spirit Day

Wear your clothes inside out on Wednesday, January 31st.

WhiteWoodsNews January2018

Important Dates January:

• Wednesday,January17th-Grade8ParentInfoNightatNorthernSecondarySchool

• Wednesday,January17th-FreeThrowCompetitionatOurLadyofSorrowsat12:00pm

• Monday,January22nd-MathTutoringProgrambegins(afterschool)–Grade4,5and6

• Wednesday,January24th-IntroductiontoArchery(Grade3/4to8)• Thursday,January25th-Grades1,2/3,4and5/6ExtFrench:CapitolCentre

TheatreProduction• Friday,January26and27th:TomahawkBasketballTournament• Monday,January29th-SACmeetingat3:30pm

February:

• Thursday,February1st–Grade8graduationphotos(morning)• Friday,February2nd–ProfessionalActivityDay(noschoolforstudents)• Monday,February12th–Grade7immunizations(afternoon)• Wednesday,February14th-Valentine’sDay• Electivedates:Feb9,16and23• Monday,February19th-FamilyDay(noschoolforstaffandstudents)• Tuesday,February20th-Term1ReportCardssenthome