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November 2017 Winger School Newsletter

From the Office of the Principal, Mr. C. McInnis….

Busy month of November coming up, we have many activities and school sports in full swing. Please check agendas and the school calendar to keep up with what’s happening here. We have a vendor fair at the school on Saturday Nov. 18th from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Progress report cards will be sent home on Nov. 9th and the week of the 13th -17th will be interview week, with the 16th available for evening interviews from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Parents, it is very important to meet with your child’s teacher to monitor student learning skills and progress, see you here soon!

GO WOLVERINES !!!!!

Mr. C. McInnis, Principal

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Loading and Unloading Bus Zones

Please do not park at anytime along the front sidewalk. This area is zoned for loading and unloading of the

buses only. Thank you for keeping our parking lot safe.

Emergency Medical Information

Please inform the school of any serious allergies (asthma, bee stings, peanut, nuts, milk and medi-

cations, etc.) or any serious health concerns. The District School Board of Niagara requires that

you complete an “Emergency Action Plan and Physician’s Authorization” in order for medication,

which must be signed by your child’s physician, to be given at school. These forms may be ob-

tained from the office .

Hot Lunch at Winger

Pizza days at Winger are Fridays, unless there is a PA Day, and then it will

fall on the Thursday of that week. $1.00 per slice. This month pizza days

are Friday November 3, 10,Thursday Nov. 16 and Friday 24 December

1st.

NO Hot Lunch Lady for the month of December.

ALL ITEMS CAN BE PURCHASED ON SCHOOL CASH ON LINE, follow the icon on the

winger website. Or go to www.dsbn.org/schoolcash and select “register now”

Breakfast Club

Winger School volunteers are hard at work serving our students with a nutritious

breakfast on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as they arrive to school. Thank you to

Niagara Nutrition Partners for supporting this well appreciated meal for all our stu-

dents. Thank you also goes to the many volunteers that help us out every Tuesday and

Thursday. We appreciate all the extras you do for our students.

Come to Winger Library for a spooktactular

Book Fair, starting on October 31st and

running until November 2nd. Hope to see

you there!

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From Mr. Sacco’s Grade 7 Class

In Mr. Sacco’s class we have been focusing our attention on Geometry in Mathe-

matics. We have been working on constructing related lines (intersecting, per-

pendicular, and parallel) using tools and manipulatives. We are also working to

classify triangles, quadrilaterals, and prisms and we are developing an under-

standing of the similarity and congruence of shapes.

In Language we have been focusing on the characteristics of news reports and we

are writing reports of our own. We are also learning how to recognize purpose

and audience in our reading activities. In Science, we are continuing to investigate

many concepts of Pure Substance and Mixtures, such as solubility and saturation,

as well as how to separate mixtures.

In Phys. Ed. we have continued to practice and develop the fundamentals of vol-

leyball and have been enjoying participating in many close scrimmage games. In

the Arts we have been responding to Design Challenges and will be creating

dance pieces to respond to specific rhythms and pieces of music.

Poinsettia sales have begun at Winger School. We are selling 8”

Red Poinsettias from Green Acres Greenhouse for $15.00 each.

Order from one of our students or you can order on school cash

on-line. Due date for all poinsettia orders is Friday November

24th, delivery date is Thursday November 30th.

WINGER SCHOOL IS HAVING A WINTER VENDOR FAIR

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18TH, 10—3 WE HAVE 20 PLUS

VENDORS, FACE PAINTING, BAKE SALE AND 50-50, PENNY

SALE AND A FOOD TRUCK . ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT

WINGER SCHOOL STUDENTS. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

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Winger School is selling Cookie Dough Campaign begins Tuesday November 7th and ends Tuesday November 21st. All orders will then be pro-cessed and cookie dough will be delivered December 19th, just in time for the holiday season. Watch for the booklets to come home .

From Mr.Lynett’s Grade 3 class

In Language we have been working on reading and writing non-fiction texts. We are

learning about text features that include sub-titles, index, photographs, captions, dia-

grams, glossary, labels and fact files. We are learning to write a nonfiction paragraph that

includes an opening sentence, detail sentences and a closing sentence. Mrs. Kolbinson

(LRT) and Mrs. Higgins (Learning Coach) are taking a group, three days each cycle.

In Math, we are learning about 2-D and 3-D shapes. Students should be familiar with the

terms congruent, right angle, pentagon, hexagon, trapezoid, rhombus, faces, edges and

vertices. In November, we will be looking at temperature (C)and perimeter.

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday October 6th—PA Day

Monday October 9— Thanksgiving

Friday November 17—PA Day

December 25-January 5 - Christmas Break

Friday January 19—PA Day

Friday Februay 16—PA Day

February 19 - Family Day

March 12-16 March Break

Friday March 30— Good Friday

Monday April 2 - Easter Monday

Friday May 18—PA Day

Monday May 21— Victoria Day

Friday June 8—PA Day

Thursday June 29—Last Day of Classes

Attendance

If your child is going to be away from school, please call the

school and let Mrs. Bisson know. You can call any time and leave

a message on our school’s voicemail . Thank you .

Progress Reports will be

sent home Thursday No-

vember 9th, watch for in-

formation to follow for in-

terview night, Thursday

November 16th from

3:45—6:00 pm.

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Grade 8 Students and Parents: Save the Date!

Starting high school is a huge step in a student's life.

While it's definitely an exciting time, it also brings with it many questions, such as "What's life in high school really like? What

programs and options are available to help me achieve my goals?"

A great way to have your questions answered is to attend an open house. Grade 8 students and their families are invited to

attend High School Open Houses from November 27-30.

Details about open houses will be shared with parents/guardians mid-October.

High School Open House Dates and Times:

Eastdale Secondary: November 30 th

E.L. Crossley Secondary: November 27 th

Port Colborne High School: November 27th

Welland Centennial Secondary: November 30 th