OCTOBER 2013

ARKLAN COMMUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL

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sharing our leanings in next months newsletter. Did you know that our Facebook page reaches approximately 1,546 people each It is hard to be- week? If you havent already, lieve that we are already please like us. in the second week of October. We would like to wish We are so fortunate to be able all our teachers a Happy World to work with such a fabulous Teachers Day on October 5, parent community. It was great 2013. They have been working to see so many parents at our diligently and collaborating to first meeting on October 1, ensure that our students re2013. Please check out our ceive outstanding learning op- School Council News in this portunities every day. Newsletter. The Arklan team has started a collaborative study with three other schools. We are exploring math concepts and instructional practices. We look forward to Time flies when you are having fun! to safely jump in the vehicle. Keeping safety in mind, students are not permitted to go through the parking lot without an adult. You will find a map visually showing the plan for dismissal in our September Newsletter which is posted on Facebook and on our website @ http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/ school/ark/newsmedia/Pages/ Newsletters2012-2013.aspx Sincerely, Shelley Riddell Principal

Parents who are picking their students up are asked to follow Stacie Dowdall the car line that develops at the Vice-Principal back parking lot. Moving up one car at a time allows for students

Timing is Important!

Please help us make dismissal time run smoothly. Since recess is at the end of the school day this year, students are not in their classrooms from 2:45 PM until dismissal. If you plan to pick up your child(ren) from school early, please write a note in their agenda or call the school before 2:00 PM. We really appreciate your help in this matter.

Picture orders are due back on Thursday, October 10th, 2013. If you would like your child to have a retake done, please indicate this on the proof package of the original photo and return it to the school. Retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, October 15th, 2013.

Terry Fox Walk 2013

Congratulations to Arklan students and their supportive families! Arklan staff, students and volunteers participated in the Terry Fox Walk on September 26th and raised over $965 for cancer research. Thank you once again for your outstanding support and generosity!

Keep up to date with the most current school news and events! Please follow Arklan Community Public School on Facebook. Its not necessary to have a personal Facebook profile to look us up. Well post our monthly newsletters, reminders and lots of photos of school activities. Dont forget to like our school.

@ArklanCPS

Smoking is strictly prohibited on all school property at all times! Arklan parents have asked us to pass along this important message: please be considerate of our childrens health and well-being by not smoking while waiting with students at the bus stops. Thank you

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Arklan School Council 2013-2014

Thank you to everyone who participated in the September 2012 School Council meeting. The turn-out was fabulous with lots of new members and lots of great ideas! Participation is open to all parents, so please feel free to stop by and join any of our sessions through the year. Meetings are held in the school library from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The meeting dates are as follows:

November 5, 2013 January 7, 2013 February 4, 2013 April 1, 2013 May 6, 2013

We are pleased to introduce our new School Council. Should you have any questions, comments, suggestions regarding council activities or events, please feel free to contact any of the members as they would be happy to hear from you! School Council Chair: Treasurer: Secretary: Stephanie Bennett Tracy Parsons Joanne Reid

In addition to these key roles, we have a number of parent volunteers who will be supporting council in various ways throughout the year. Council has recently formed a sub-committee to investigate options for our playground, as well as fundraising ideas and grant funding information to support purchases. To keep everyone updated, the Arklan School Council will be posting regularly on the schools Facebook page.

Volunteering
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Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless Sherry Anderson

We are now a month into the new school year, and its a great time to reflect on the awesome contribution that family volunteers and community members can and do make each day at Arklan Community Public School. First, a big thank you to all of the past and current volunteers. Your dedication is very much appreciated, and you represent a big part of the spirit of community here at the school. That said, we are actively looking for new volunteers, both for everyday needs, and for special events. Please consider whether you might have time and/or talent to offer no contribution is ever too small! To register your interest in volunteering, simply give us a call (613) 257-8113 ext. 0 and let us know when and what you would like to do.
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Last Spring Arklan Community Public School raised over 500 dollars in Canadian Tire money in just 2 weeks! This year we are excited to try it again. Our school will be looking to purchase new yard equipment for all classrooms with the funds raised. Our collection will begin October 15th and run until the end of the month. The class that brings in the most Canadian Tire Money will receive a special prize. Details to follow.

Carleton Place Family of Schools are hosting monthly fitness activities. Admission is free...a donation to our Boards Champions for Kids Foundation would be appreciated. See the full page information sheet in this newsletter for upcoming dates. Bring the whole family!!!!

The Carleton Place Childcare Centre is open from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm. They offer care on PD Days and school holidays. There is shuttle service from Carambeck Daycare Centre to the school on snow days. Morning snack, afternoon snack and a full lunch on PD Days are served. Swimming is also available twice a week for students who sign-up. Parents can register their children through Jenn or Casey at 613-257-1625 ext 5100

If you have a chance, please take a moment to visit the lost & found area near the main office. Its early in the year, but its already overflowing!

As a way to target the problem of lost belongings and a large collection of lost and found Arklan School has a direct link with Mabel's Labels, a company with all types of labels that are colourful, indestructible, easy-to-use and fun! Iron-Ons, Stickies, Bag Tags, Allergy Alert labels & more! Personalize your labels with names, nicknames, initials - whatever you choose. Cool icons help even little ones identify their own belongings. Dishwasher, microwave, laundry & kid tested! Dispatched within 24 hours! Take a look at http://www.arklan.mabelslabels.com/.

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Sunday December 1, 2013 from 2:00 4:00 p.m. Almonte District High School

Since January 2008, Champions for Kids has raised more than $700,000.00 through the Upper Canada Champions for Kids Foundation to discreetly help students to be involved in sports, enjoy the arts, attend a summer camp or be involved in activities that create childhood memories and positive experiences. We also support childrens health needs such as the cost of eye glasses, dental work, etc.

There will also be a Silent Auction on the same day commencing at 1.pm. which will run until the half time break. The successful bidders will be informed prior to the end of the show.

If you want to feel that warm fuzzy feeling over the Holiday Season and have the desire to touch the lives of the many children in need Give a gift of Love, a gift of ComBy leveling the playing field for our stupassion to Champions for Kids and of dents; they develop a sense of belonging, course be entertained by tomorrows build self-esteem, develop friendships, im- STARS. prove their health and happiness, and we teach them the skills of teamwork, coTickets will be available at Arklan School as operation and community involvement. of October 21, 2013. Mr. Bruce Monteith, a dedicated volunteer, will be coordinating a Christmas Concert for 2013 to raise funds for Champions for Kids over the Holiday Season. If you have questions or if you are able to volunteer, please contact Mr. Monteith at (613) 259 3346 or email brucemonteith@hotmail.ca.

You must be the change you wish to see in the world

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ADE Training 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Milk & Lunch Orders Due Library*

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*Defibrillator training...all are welcome

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Child #1 Name: _______________________________

Teacher:____________________ Total

Circle Milk Choice Milk Pizza 6 Sub Total:

Subway Order Ticket Name: ________________________________ Teacher: ______________________________ Circle ONE only: Circle as many as you choose: Chocolate or White Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 November 29 Fill out coupon 20 days X .75 4 days X 2.00/slice 1 day X 4.00 $8. X ____ slice(s) $4. X ____ sub(s) $15.00

TURKEY

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VEGGIE

LETTUCE CHEESE

TOMATO MAYO

CUCUMBERS MUSTARD

Child #2 Name: _______________________________

Teacher:____________________ Total

Circle Milk Choice Milk Pizza 6 Sub Total:

Subway Order Ticket Name: ________________________________ Teacher: ______________________________ Circle ONE only: Circle as many as you choose: Chocolate or White Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 November 29 Fill out coupon 20 days X .75 4 days X 2.00/slice 1 day X 4.00 $8. X ____ slice(s) $4. X ____ sub(s) $15.00

TURKEY

HAM

VEGGIE

LETTUCE CHEESE

TOMATO MAYO

CUCUMBERS MUSTARD

*3rd child discount: .60 for milk

Please make cheques payable to Arklan Community Public School

Milk order begins Monday, November 4th and ends Friday, November 29th, 2013