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Remembrance Day, November 11th is a day on which we all take time to honour those who have sacrificed their lives to defend the rights of all people to be free. At Central School we will hold a special assembly on November 11th to help our students recognize the importance of this day in the lives of all Canadians. Parents are welcome to attend.
Progress Reports will be sent home on November 15th. Watch for information regarding Parent-Teacher interviews. Our teachers value the opportunity to discuss student progress with all parents.
Please take time to read our newsletter. There are many activities happening at Central School for all of our students. If you have any questions, contact your child’s teacher or our office.
Mrs. N. Hardyman ~ Principal
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLY
Thursday, November 11th
Assembly begins at 10:45 a.m. in the gym.
A poppy will be distributed to each student prior to the assembly. Students are reminded to bring a donation for the Royal Canadian Legion poppy program, if possible.
HAWK’S EYE VIEW
Central Public School
Celebrating 104 Years of Excellence
NOVEMBER
2010
HOME OF THE C-HAWKS
EARLY RELEASE DAY - - Friday, November 19th
On early release days the morning Junior and Senior Kindergarten students will attend school. However, please keep in mind that there will NOT be bus transportation home for our morning kindergarten students. Afternoon kindergarten students will not attend on these days.
All Central students will be dismissed at 12:05 p.m. Buses will begin to arrive at this time (three hours earlier than usual.) Please make sure you have arrangements in place for your child(ren) on these days.
Watch for Central’s newsletter each month, sent home with youngest or only child in the family.
MacMILLIAN’S COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
Catalogues and order forms for the cookie dough fundraiser for Parent Council were sent home on October 22nd. All orders are due back to Central by November 5th. All orders can be picked up on Friday, November 19th from the gymnasium during parent teacher interviews.
The first meeting of the year was held on Tuesday September 28th. Thank you to the following parents who are holding a position on our council:
Chair: Lesley Spadaro
Treasurer: Jennifer Lawson
Secretary: Nancy Baker
Fundraising/Pizza Day Co-ordinator :
Elaine Muir & Mandy Ivans
The next School Council meeting is
Tuesday, November 30th at 6:30 pm.
Parent Council Potluck Meeting Tuesday, Novem-ber 30th, at 6:30pm in the teacher’s lounge (finger
foods only). All parents welcome.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress Reports will be sent home on November 15th.
Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place in the afternoon of Friday, November 19th.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
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COMMUNITY NEWS
PIZZA DAYS
Pizza days will begin on November 4th. Pizza forms went home on October 26th. Forms and money are due back to Central on November 1st, 2010. We appreciate your support. As a reminder pizza days are run by parent volunteers. There can be no late orders and we are unable to give change back. Thank you.
KILEAN LODGE / MAPLECREST OUTREACH PROGRAM
We are very proud of a group of Central students who are volunteering at Kilean Lodge and the Maplecrest Retirement Home. Each Monday this group of students walks to the lodge to spend time with seniors in our community.
We thank the following students for their work in our community:
Lindsay Colyn, Billy Mackie, Laura Kowaleski, Gwen May-Siozios, Ashley McDougall, Hilary Phelps, Laura Shaver, Jessica Brooks, Georgina Dremetsikas, Ashley Gayle, Emma Bonafiglia, Cole Miller, Francesca
Boncoddo, Aly Derksen, Kenna Roberts, Kaitlin Vandewater, Brianna Paton, Jade Sproston, Jesse Vanderwal, Tristin Sutherland, Shannah Lima (VanRijn), Andrea Wasyleczko, Karl Tsekrekos Lawson, Melanie Felker,
Matthew Matos, Rachel Groothedde, Kieran Kavanagh, Brandon Saigeon, Ben Wynperle, Jake Brannen, Kristin Smith, Hannah Dabbs, Kendall Fraser
SKATING
Once again Central students (K-6) will be skating at the Peach King Arena starting in December. Permission forms will be sent
home later. Parents are welcome to help tie skates and supervise our students on the ice.
INTRAMURALS
Primary students are involved in playing indoor soccer during their fitness breaks. Thank you to our grade 7 & 8 captains and officials for their help with this fun activity. Please encourage your child to be active and participate.
You’re the Chef
Central is hosting the “You’re the Chef” club in Mrs. Fraser’s room. Meagan Pratt is providing this cooking program for our Grade 7 and 8 students. Thank you to Meagan for volunteering her time.
Congratulations to the following students who won a turkey for Thanksgiving.
Bayan Afnan - Larock AM
Alistair Park - Larock PM
Tyzel Miller-Johnson - Hoffer AM
Alex McNiven - 1D
Alex Longhurst - 1/2W
Rachel Martin - 2D
Jake Montecalvo - 3B
Vincent Gibson - 3/4D
Yiotta Philippeos - 4/5J
Dakota Gallant - 5/6H
Jake Lamb - 6C/H
McKenzie Williamson - 7C
Callie Gibson - 7F
Chelsea Struiksma - 7T
Georgina Dremetsikas - 8M
Jade Sproston - 8J
Robin Kelly - 8N
TURKEY TROT
OCTOBER C-HAWK AWARDS
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Each day for two weeks before Thanksgiving, all staff and students at Central School participated in the “Turkey Trot”. This was a fun and fitness activity which gave everyone an opportunity to
enter their name into a class draw. The grand prize in each class was a gift card to a local grocery store to help buy the turkey for Thanksgiving Din-ner. Central’s own Turkey Mascot even participated.
Rachel Tylee
Adam Fast
Kaelan Polmanter-Gentle
Justin Hageman
Brendan Yates
Brianna Greensides
Lauren Bozich
Joel Bozich
Mark D’Cunha
Emily Forster
Brooke-Lynn Garrels
Emily Duff
Riley Schellenburg
Eric Bozich
Yiotta Philippeos
Laura Bajic
Daniella Ames
Dylan Bajic
Ryley Dumoulin
Brayden Wenzel
Skylar Burke
Liam May-Siozios
Ishmeen Sandal
James Bullock
Kai Scott
Liam Pollock
Collin Downs
Evan Moss
Eric Spiece
Jake Brannen
Sierra VanSoelen
Class of 7C
Laura Kowaleski
Brady Cranwell
Cameron Hay
Emma Bonafiglia
Tyler Thompson
Kenna Roberts
Natasha Fortunato
Rob Spencer
Lindsay Colyn
WASTE FREE LUNCH
CHALLENGE
Thank you to all of our students who participated in our waste free lunch. ALL four junior classes did an amaz-ing job throughout the entire week. However, 4/5 Jonz participation was the best in the entire school. 1/2 Wain-wright was the top primary class and 7 Tempest was the top intermediate class. Those classes will be given our new EcoAward Trophies for the month of November. Way to go C-Hawks!!
AUTHOR VISIT - FRANK GLEW
On Wednesday, November 3rd, award winning author Frank Glew will visit Central School. He will be presenting to our primary students. Frank’s books all have an environmental theme. We are the lucky recipi-ents of class sets of the following books:
“Samuel’s Most Important Message”, “Feed the Good Wolf” and “Boomer Rules”
The books have been donated to Central School by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. We thank the Education Foundation of Niagara for arranging the author visit and providing the books. Frank Glew books will be available for purchase at a cost of $10.00 each.
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SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL Intermediate Intermediate Girls Volleyball Team
Megan Hunt, Shannon Colling, Melanie Kuras (Coomber), Laura Kowaleski, Nicole Spadaro, Lily White-Mitchell, Tristin Sutherland, Olivia Garr, Tinelle Paolini, Melanie Felker, Francesca Boncoddo
Thank you to Mr. Tempest for coaching our team.
Intermediate Boys Volleyball Team
Noah Badgerow, Brandon Saigeon, Sean Principi, Jake Brannen, Cory Kimmel, Brady Cranwell, Liam Dunda, Rob Spencer, Brendan Watson, Zac Campbell
Thank you to Mr. Herfst and Miss Johnson for coaching our team.
CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to the following students who competed in the DSBN meet:
Peewee Boys: Nolan Procyshyn, 2nd
Jake Lamb
Eric Bell
Kai Scott
Lucas Lamb
Intermediate Boys: Gavin Smith Intermediate Girls: Shannon Colling, 4th
Brandon Watson Laura Kowaleski, 7th
Brady Cranwell, 5th
John Bell
Brandon Saigeon, 3rd
Thank you to our coaches Mrs. Lamb and Mr. Tempest!
Junior Girls Volleyball Team
Nakita Day, Kaitlyn Kelly, Hanna Puffer, Skylar Burke, Talia Loreti, Stephanie Glover, Chloe Rossi, Shyla Kimmell, Summer Halladay, Jessica Garr, Emily Spros-ton, Laura Roppel, Skylar Ferris
Thank you to Ms. Wainwright, Ms. Code and Mrs. Hardyman for coaching our team.
Junior Boys Volleyball Team
Zinan Ahmed, Jacob Wynperle, Colin Henry, Ben Catapano, Jordan Wedzinga, Lucas Lamb, Eric Bell, Jacob Lamb, Jack Miller, Lucas Penny, Kai Scott, Nolan Procyshyn, Brayden Wenzel, Connor Montecalvo
Thank you to Mrs. Meecham and Mr. Herfst for coaching our team.
VOLLEYBALL Junior
The junior volleyball season is just beginning. Team members are listed below. Best of luck!
CENTRAL CHEERLEADING TEAM
The following students are members of Central’s Cheerleading Team:
Shayleen Fearns, Sandy Dao, Hilary Phelps, Emily Robateau, Ashley Gayle, Korin Visca, Sydney Gill, Emily Sproston, Laura Roppel, Jessica Abell, Summer Halladay, Nina Robinson, Taylor Laister, Rachel Groothedde, Amanda Melitzer, Andrea Wasyleczko, Melanie Kuras (Coomber), Megan Hollingsworth, Chelsea Struiksma, Sierra VanSoelen, Kallie Francalanza, Kendall Fraser, Summer Korhammer, Kristin Smith.
Thank you to Mrs. Braukmann and Mrs. Degraaf who are the staff reps. Thank you to Coral Mason, our coach, for the time and dedication to Central.
EQAO SCHOOL RESULTS
EQAO school tests results and individual results have been distributed. Below are the results for our school,
the DSBN, and the province from the testing completed in June, 2010. As a staff, we have been reviewing the test results, and will continue to work toward achieving high standards in all areas of the
program.
School Board Province
65 63 62
68 67 68
Grade 3
Reading
Writing
Math 81 68 71
School Board Province
73 72 72
68 67 70
Grade 6
Reading
Writing
Math 54 58 61
Percentage of Students At or Above the Provincial Standard
THE POWER OF ONE
Central school students have pledged to prevent bullying at their school. A special assembly held on October 6th demonstrated for the students what bullying looks like and how they can stop it. Each student was empowered by the Power of One Anti-Bullying Oath. Each individual has pledged to not bully others, to not stand by while others are bullied and to report bullying whenever and wherever they see it. Each of us has the Power of One. All staff and students will sign the pledge board to be hung in the school.
Energy Drinks …What’s All the Hype? Energy drinks often
make big promises. Some say they'll increase energy and
alertness, and some even claim to boost athletic perform-
ance or powers of concentration. But if you cut through
the hype and look past the flashy packaging, chances are
you will find a stiff dose of sugar and caffeine. Caffeine can
cause side effects like jitteriness, upset stomach, head-
aches, and sleep problems — all of which drag you down,
not power you up! Caffeine may also cause the body to
lose calcium, and that can lead to bone loss over time.
Some energy drinks pack a whopping 200 mg caffeine (or
more)! Health Canada states adults should have no more
than 400 mg per day and children aged 7-9 should have no
more than 62 mg caffeine per day. In addition to caffeine
and sugar, some brands of energy drinks have other ingre-
dients such as guarana (a source of caffeine) and taurine
(an amino acid thought to enhance caffeine's effect). Some
contain herbal supplements such as ginseng. At about $3 a
can, you can get a better (and cheaper) energy boost by
eating a whole-wheat cheese sandwich. The bottom line is,
the best energy boost comes from healthy living. Children
who eat well, drink water, and get enough physical activity
and rest will have plenty of energy — the natural way.
For more information visit www.eatrightontario.ca
PLAYGROUND UPDATE
We are very pleased to report that the playground equipment damaged by the fallen tree will be replaced. The costs will be covered entirely by DSBN insurance. The installation of this equipment will depend upon the weather. We are hoping for installation by the end of November but if the weather does not cooperate, we will need to wait until spring. We thank you for your patience as we worked through the process for replacement with our school board.
CHRISTMAS
CONCERT
Please mark December 16th on your calendars. This will be the
date for our Christmas Concert.
The primary classes will be presenting for the school.
CHARITY SUPPORT
Congratulations to Laura Bajic and Yiotta Philippeos who raised $200.00 for the local Humane Society through a walkathon! Way
to go girls!!
Central Student Council has become a Hanna’s Helper by donating $100.00 to the
Child Advocacy Centre in Niagara.
Grade 8 Science Investigation
into Fast Food Burgers
by Jesse Vanderwal & Ms. Minor
The grade 8 classes have been involved in an exciting and un-usual experiment. It all began when Ms. Minor brought an arti-cle to class about a woman who had a McDonald’s Happy Meal on her coffee table for 142 days and it hadn’t changed other than to become rock solid! The article in the Toronto Star came to the attention of the Senior Vice President for communication and public affairs for McDonald’s restaurants, and he commented in a letter to the editor that “… this natural process is not unique to McDonald’s food. The reality is that similar food items, held under comparable conditions, would likely produce the same result …” This got us thinking about whether other burgers would start to mold. So we decided to set up an experiment. We got 2 burgers from different fast food restaurants – McDon-ald’s, Wendy’s, Harvey’s, Burger King and A&W. And we also had Olivia Garr’s dad make 2 organic burgers. We kept them all under the same conditions, and every day grade 8 students re-corded the mass of the burgers and whether we could see any mold. At this time, the experiment has been ongoing for 11 days and the burgers have been exposed to the same conditions. Thus far, only 2 of the 12 burgers have molded. Can you guess which ones? We were not shocked when we saw that the only burgers to mold were the organic ones. The fast food burgers haven’t started to mold at all, but they have started to dry out. Our next step was to dig deeper and find out why the fast food burgers would not mold. What we found was shocking! We think the truth behind why fast food burgers do not mold is that they are full of salt. Salt is a natural preservative that absorbs moisture out of food, preventing the burger from molding. Be-sides the burger tasting slightly saltier, people wouldn’t notice the addition of the extra salt. Of course the organic burgers did not contain any salt at all. We know from our research that too much salt in people’s diets can lead to high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks and is a risk factor for people who are dia-betic. The recommended amount of salt you should eat in a day is 1500 milligrams; one McDonald’s small hamburger (found in a child’s Happy Meal) has 530 milligrams of salt.. We still need to research the other fast food restaurants, but we hypothe-size that they too have lots of salt in their burgers. So although McDonald’s states that the meat in their burgers is 100% pure beef with no additives or preservatives, we think they’re bend-ing the truth. All that salt is helping to preserve the meat from molding. The next time you think about eating a fast food bur-ger, consider having the salt-free organic version instead! You can read some of the blog entries by 8M students by going to central8m1.21classes.com
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