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Arklan Community Public School

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December 2013

Mark your calendar cause you wont want to miss this! On Tuesday, December 17th, 2013 Arklan staff and students invite all families to join them in celebrating the holiday season. Kindergarten students will be performing in the library at 10:00 AM. Grades 1 to 6 students will be taking part in a game-show themed performance in the gym at 12:45 PM. Please join us for a fun, family-oriented Christmas celebration! The snow-date for Arklans Christmas performances is Wednesday, December 18th.

Snow days...theyre inevitable!! So...whats the quickest way to find out if the school buses are cancelled due to inclement weather? Go directly to the transportation website at www.steo.ca. Updates are posted by 6:15 AM. You can also visit Arklans Facebook page. Remember, theres no need to call the school if your child will be absent because their bus is cancelled. BUT, please do contact us if your child is not a bus student, and is staying home on a snow-day.

Take advantage of this shopping opportunity to pick up some quality books and other gift items. The ever-popular Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for December 16, 17, 18. The book fair is open throughout these three school days, including Christmas Concert day. Family members are welcome. Please stop by and take a look.you may find something you like!
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For Families:

What You Should Know About Concussions: Any hit to the head, face, neck, or body resulting in a sudden shaking of the brain inside the skull can cause a concussion (a brain injury). You do not have to lose consciousness to have a concussion. The physical, cognitive (thinking), and emotional signs and symptoms can appear immediately or develop over time, and usually last for 7-10 days, but can last for months. Concussions cannot be seen on x-rays, CT scans or MRIs. If a concussion is suspected, the person should be removed from the activity immediately and seek medical attention. Mental and physical rest are essential for the brain to heal. In consultation with a physician, individuals should gradually return to learning and activities using a step-wise approach when symptom-free. If not managed properly, more severe and persistent signs and symptoms can develop, seriously affecting ones quality of life. Prevention is key; protect your brain! For more information on concussions, please visit: http://www.parachutecanada.org/active-and-safe/item/education-on-concussion or call our Health Action line at 1-800- 660-5853. Helping out Around the House*: With all of our busy lives, it can be very helpful for your children to help out around the house. Helping with chores and having chores of their own can help children to learn responsibility, skills that they will use later in life, and self-discipline. You will also find that with your child doing chores, you will have more time to spend on fun stuff with your child. Keep in mind the physical ability of your child when assigning chores. Also, allow the child to tell you what chores they would like to do if they do not want to do any chores, tell them that you will choose for them if they do not choose themselves. To prevent arguments, a roster of chores for each child can be kept on the refrigerator. For more information on kids and chores or other parenting tips visit www.triplepontario.ca or call 1 800 (660)-5853. *Adapted from Triple P Ontario Parenting Tip Sheet Helping out Around the House.

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December 2012

December 2012
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Milk Begins

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Scholastic Book Fair 16, 17, 18
Christmas Concert Kdg: 10:00 AM Gr 1-6: 12:45 PM

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Concert Snow date

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Milk & Lunch orders due

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PA Day No School

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Holidays.December 23, 2013 to January 3, 2014

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ol on Monday, Back to scho 14 January 6, 20

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Child #1 Name: _______________________________

Teacher:____________________

Circle Milk Choice

Total 19 days X .75 2 days X $2.00/slice 1 day X $4.00 $4. X ____ slice(s) $4. X ____ sub(s) $14.25

Milk Pizza 6 Sub Total:

Chocolate or White Jan. 10, 17 Jan. 24 Fill out coupon

Subway Order Ticket

Name: ________________________________ Circle ONE only: Teacher: ______________________________ Circle as many as you want:

TURKEY

HAM

VEGGIE

LETTUCE CHEESE

TOMATO MAYO

CUCUMBERS MUSTARD

Child #2 Name: _______________________________ Circle Milk Choice

Teacher:____________________ Total

Milk Pizza 6 Sub Total:

Chocolate or White Jan. 10, 17 Jan. 24 Fill out coupon

19 days X .75 2 days X $2.00/slice 1 day X $4.00 $4. X ____ slice(s) $4. X ____ sub(s)

$14.25

Subway Order Ticket

Name: ________________________________ Circle ONE only: Teacher: ______________________________ Circle as many as you want:

TURKEY

HAM

VEGGIE

LETTUCE CHEESE

TOMATO MAYO

CUCUMBERS MUSTARD

3rd child discount: .60 for milk

PLEASE

FILL OUT YOUR SUBWAY ORDER TICKET(S) COMPLETELY, AS THESE ARE SENT TO

SUBWAY

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