FEBRUARY 2014

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ALL-DAY/EVERY-DAY kindergarten continues at Arklan School this September 2014! If you have a child (or know of a family who has a child) who will be four years of age by December 31, 2014 pre-registration via the http://www.ucdsb.on.ca web site is now available. Just go to the site and scroll down and youll find a tab that says student registration on the right hand side of the page. Click on this tab and follow the instructions

to pre-register your child. We are planning a registration/information day for parents on February 26 in our schools Library from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM . As well, an Open House for parents and new kindergarten students will be held on March 31 at 6:30 PM. We are looking forward to meeting with many new families! For more information, contact the school at 613-2578113.

Show your school spirit! Get your own Wildcat T-shirt. We have a wide range of sizes available at the office. T-shirts are $10 including taxes.

.our winter weather is fickle, but its cold out there!!! Please make sure your children are equipped for the cold weather. We try to spend time outside every day, so dress warmly! Dont forget hats, mitts, boots and snow-pants every day.

Whats the quickest way to find out if the school buses are cancelled due to inclement weather? Check the Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario website at www.steo.ca! Theres a great feature on the STEO website to relay delays or cancellations. The Delay or Cancellation feature can be found on the websites homepage at www.steo.ca. Updates are posted by 6:15 AM. Also, 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 due to inclement weather. We also try to keep our Facebook page up-to-date with bus cancellations.

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environmental statement. Sweater Day, an effort by the World Wildlife Federation, encourages the public to lower their heat and Lately, it seems that every day should be wear a sweater day! When its chilly out- wear a sweater to conserve energy and take action against climate change. side, there is nothing better than a warm Stay warm and cozy, and also show that you sweater. care about the environment...turn down Besides being a way to stay warm during the thermostat and put on a sweater! our freezing weather, on February 6th, 2014, wearing a sweater will also make an Thursday, February 6th is "Wear a Sweater Day".

Wednesday, February 26th is "AntiBullying Day" in North America. Show your support by wearing pink!! For more information check out the following link http://www.pinkshirtday.ca

Fearful Feelings* Remember how scary a lot of things looked when you were a child? Losing sight of your parents in a crowded shopping center, the blackness of night, or those monsters that lived under the bed. Even a happy, safe and secure childhood includes a very normal amount of fear. Fear is a natural and essential part of our human make up. It helps keep us safe. Try to be understanding and encourage your child to talk about

their fears, no matter how silly they may sound to you. Stay calm, and talk to them about situations where you yourself felt anxious about something. For more information on fears, or other parenting tips visit: www.triplepontario.ca or call 1 800 (660)-5853. *Adapted from Triple P Ontario Parenting Tip Sheet Feeling Fearful

When you call Arklan School, you will reach our voice mail system. You may dial your child's classroom and leave a message for your child's teacher or for your child. Messages will be checked and relayed on a regular basis. Of course, by dialing 0, you may still reach the main office directly.
Mr. Allen .. Mrs. Belisle .. Mrs. Braiden .. Ms Byers .. Mrs. Chenier . Mme. Clarke .. Mrs. Coleman .. Mrs. Daigle .. Mrs. Dowdall .. Mr. Ferrill .. Mrs. Flynn .. Mrs. Halpenny .. Mrs. Hunniford .. Mme. Kemp .. Mrs. Kordos . Mrs. Merkley .. Mrs. McMunn .. Mrs. Morton .. Mme. Murray .. Mr. Patterson ............ Mrs. Paul ............ Mrs. Pentz .. Mrs. Reid . Mrs. Richmond Mrs. Riddell Mrs. Robar . Mrs. Scott .. Mrs. Smith .. Mrs. Smithson .. Mrs. Sonnenburg Mrs. Strachan .. Mrs. Swackhammer.......... Mrs. Taylor . Mrs. Thompson . Ms Thurston . Mrs. Todd . Mrs. Trant . Mrs. White . 116 103 300 112 201 125 107 202 604 123 143 139 196 124 203 117 101 190 120 109 113 111 139 121 602 203 143 108 204 205 119 433 196 135 115 434 196 105

To report an absence To reach the main office To leave a general message

DIAL 1 DIAL 0 DIAL 0

*To leave a message for more than one person: Once you have recorded your first message press # to return to the option menu. Then press 7 and you will be back at the main greeting. At this point you may choose another extension.

Arklan Community Public School STEO (Transportation) Upper Canada District School Board

613-257-8113 1-855-925-0022 1-800-267-7131

Champions 4 Kids Family Day Ski Event

The Upper Canada District School Board, in conjunction with Mount Pakenham, is once again hosting the Champions 4 Kids Family Day Ski Event to raise funds for our Champions for Kids foundation. Champions for Kids helps level the playing field for children of struggling families. It gives them a helping hand to meet their Childrens medical needs and allow their kids to participate in sporting events, the arts, and other fun activities outside of school hours. On Monday, February 17th, we invite everyone to celebrate Family Day and help raise money for a worthy cause by embracing our beautiful Canadian winter and participating in one of the many outdoor activities offered at Mount Pakenham. Participants pay the regular costs and a portion of the fee goes to Champions for Kids. When you purchase a downhill skiing/boarding or tubing day/night pass, a percentage of the funds will be credited to the foundation. What a great deal for everyone! Participation is open to everyone; bring your friends, neighbours and family! More news and vouchers will come shortly! Please contact Paul LeRoy, Principal of Pakenham Public School if you would like more information. paul.leroy@ucdsb.on.ca or by phone at 613.624.5438

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All Arklan students will be participating in Momentum Moves the week of February 24 to 28. These are dynamic movement workshops, consisting of hip-hop, breakin, house zumba, yoga. For more information check www.momentummoves.ca.

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Child #1 Name: _______________________________

Circle Milk Choice Milk Pizza 6 Sub Chocolate or White March 21 March 28 Fill out coupon 14 days X .75 1 day X $2./slice 1 day X $4.

Teacher:____________________
Total $10.50

$2. X ____ slice(s) $4. X ____ sub(s)

Total:

Subway Order Ticket Name: ________________________________ Teacher: ______________________________ Circle ONE only: Circle as many as you want: TURKEY HAM VEGGIE LETTUCE TOMATO CUCUMBERS CHEESE MAYO MUSTARD

Child #2 Nam______________________________ Teacher:____________________

Circle Milk Choice Milk Pizza 6 Sub Chocolate or White March 21 March 28 Fill out coupon 14 days X .75 1 day X $2./slice 1 day X $4. $2. X ____ slice(s) $4. X ____ sub(s) $10.50 Total

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Subway Order Ticket Name: ________________________________ Teacher: ______________________________ Circle ONE only: Circle as many as you want: TURKEY HAM VEGGIE LETTUCE TOMATO CUCUMBERS CHEESE MAYO MUSTARD
3rd child discount: .60 for milk
Cheques payable to Arklan Community Public School

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