November 10th, 2016
Hello Parents,
Here are this week’s updates:
1. Poppies for Remembrance Day
Tomorrow, November 11th, we take time to honour and remember our Veterans.
Students at Williamsburg will receive a poppy to wear on November 11th. Donations to the Poppy Fund are welcome to be sent into school with your child. Thank you for wearing a Poppy and supporting Canada’s Veterans.
2. Last call for Cinderella Trip Approval and Payment
All of the classes at Williamsburg have the opportunity to see Cinderella at the St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse. Be sure to approve the trip and make payment on School-Day (or by cash) by Friday, November 11th. We need to know well in advance who is and is not taking part in this field trip. Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions.
Trip Dates:
– November 17 – All Kindergarten Classes and Room 10
– December 6 – Rms: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 16, 17, 20, 23, 22, 27, 31, 30, 13, 33
– December 13 – Rms: 8, 11, 14, 25, 26, 34, 21, 14, 19, 28, 11, P1
3. Progress Reports
Progress Reports for Grades 1 to 6 Students will go home on Monday, November 14th.
4. PD Day – November 18th
Friday, November 18th is a PD Day which means no school for students.
5. Notes from the Office
– Arrive On Time: We ask families to ensure that your child arrives on time for school each day. There is supervision on the playground starting at 8:45 am. The bell rings at 9:00 am and students need to be at the back of the school and lined up with their class at that time.
– Attendance Line: Please call the attendance line whenever your child/ren will be absent or late for school. 519-570-8146 ext. 3766#
– Early Pick-ups: Call us in the office at 519-742-1848 if you will picking up your child early from school. We will do our best to have them waiting for you in the office at the arranged pick-up time.
– Parking on Neighbouring Streets: Please be a good neighbor around our school. If you are parking on the streets near the school, be sure not to block driveways and to follow all posted parking signs. Thanks so much for helping to keep our children and community safe!
6. School Council Poinsettia Fundraiser – November 14 – 28
Watch your child’s backpack for our School Council Poinsettia Fundraiser Order Form coming home soon. The money generated through this fundraiser will go towards items like school yard enhancements, planners, field trips and more! Your participation in this sale, whether large or small, is greatly appreciated!
7. Williamsburg Clubs
Here are some of the great clubs happening at Williamsburg that are keeping our teachers and students busy:
– Grade 5 and 6 Choir meets every Day 5 at 2nd Nutrition Break
– Grade 2 and 3 Lego Club meets every Day 4 at 2nd Nutrition Break
– Recorder Club meets Day 4 at 2nd Nutrition Break
We are extremely grateful to our staff who take extra time and effort to provide these opportunities for our Williamsburg students!
8. Upcoming Dates to Note
– November 11 – Remembrance Day
– November 14 – Progress Reports Go Home for Grades 1 – 6 Students
– November 14 – 28 – School Council Poinsettia Fundraiser
– November 17 – Kindergarten and Rm 10 Cinderella Trip
– November 17 to 24 – December Pizza/Cookie Orders Open on School-Day
– November 18 – PD Day
– November 21 and 22 – Kindergarten Vision Screening
– November 25 – Twin Day
– November 28 – School Council Meeting at 6:30pm in the Library
– December 6 – Cinderella Trip (Rms: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 16, 17, 20, 23, 22, 27, 31, 30, 13, 33)
– December 7 and 8 – Poinsettia Pick-up Dates (stay tuned for more details)
– December 13 – Cinderella Trip (Rms: 8, 11, 14, 25, 26, 34, 21, 14, 19, 28, 11, P1)
Have a great week!
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