WHITEWOODSNEWS OCTOBER2017

What a beautiful fall we are having this year! We are settling into routines nicely and we are pleased to welcome some new staff to

our school. Welcome, Mrs. Poliquin! Mrs. Poliquin is our new grade 6/7 teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. Mrs. Poliquin taught at White Woods last year and is very famailar with the staff and students. She has been supply teaching in the grade 6/7 class since mid September, so we are happy that she is able to stay with us for the rest of the year. Welcome, Mme Johnson! Mme Johnson is our new Core French teacher. She will be teaching Core French to most of the school. She will also be teaching intermediate math to the grade 7/8 Extended French class. Bienvenue, Mme Johnson! Welcome, Mrs. Colby! Mrs. Colby is our new prep teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. She teaches at the school every day 2 and 4. She teaches various subjects to mainly the junior and intermediate students. Mrs. Colby is familiar with White Woods in her previous roles as an EA (Educational Assistant) and supply teacher.

Congratulations Mrs.Poliqion, Mme Johnson and Mrs. Colby!

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WE DAY Adventure in Toronto!

Nine members of the Take Action team were rewarded with their tremendous efforts over the last couple of years with a trip to Toronto to attend WE Day. The girls, along with Mme Mitchell and Mr. Dokis, were treated to many motivational speakers and performers including Olympians Penny Oleksiak and Andre Degras, activist

and paralympian Rick Hanson, and singer Kelly Clarkson. A very special guest, Prince Harry, surprised the crowd with some words of encouragement to continue working together to make the world a better place. The Take Action team is working on a few events for the year. The first one this year will be a slushie day in support of the Red Cross and the recent natural disasters!

Terry Fox Run and Turkey Trot We had a very successful Terry Fox Run and Turkey Trot. We will

announce our grand totals soon. Thank you so much for your contributions and support!

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Character Education Trait

This month our Character Education Trait is Responsibility. Responsibility is being accountable for one’s actions and to know and

follow various rules, laws and conduct codes. Responsible citizens treat others fairly, are trustworthy, honor their commitments, and are

environmentally aware. Responsibility infuses itself into all aspects of our lives- athletics, giving others opportunities to shine, and making the

right decision.

Our Responsibility assembly is on Monday, October 30th at 10 am. Parents are welcome to attend.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser Cookie dough orders will available at the school on Thursday, October 26th. Orders will need to be picked up between 2:00 and 6:00 pm. Orders will be available in the gym. We do not have freezer storage to store cookie dough, therefore all orders must be picked up on this date. Thank you for supporting this SAC fundraiser.

School Advisory Council (SAC) Our next School Advisory Council Meeting will take place on Monday, October 16th

@ 5:00 pm Room location: Staff Room

New and returning SAC members

welcomed!

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Beginning of Day Drop Off and End of Day Pick up **Front Lobby

There is no supervision until 8:30 am. Students should not be at breakfast club or on the playground until 8:30 am. Students are to go directly to the playground and not through the front doors, unless they are going to breakfast club first. A friendly reminder that our front doors remain locked until 3:05 pm. If you are planning to pick

up your child early, please inform the classroom teacher or secretary in advance. We will not be unlocking or answering front doors between 2:50 and 3:05 pm.

Fire Drills and Lockdown

The safety of students at school is a priority for us. We utilize a wide variety of measures to ensure student safety, including fire, evacuation, and lockdowns. Each year these drills are practiced to ensure that our students and staff are prepared and safe in the event of an emergency. All schools prepare for such events and we want students, parents and staff to be fully aware and ready to handle these situations. We have practiced two fire drills since the first day of school. We will be practicing another fire drill this month. On Tuesday, October 17th we will practice our first lockdown. We will be talking with students over the next week to explain the purpose of a lockdown and do our best to ease any anxieties. We recognize that lockdown practices can be uneasy for children and we will support them through this. We want parents to be aware of our practices. Some children may want to talk about these safety procedures at home as well. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

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Take Action Fundraiser

Please buy a $2.00 Slushie on Thursday October 12th. All proceeds donated to the Canadian Red Cross. From conflict zones to communities affected by devastating disasters or health emergencies, the Canadian Red Cross responds to the needs of vulnerable communities around the world. Additional donations can be made through Cash Online.

Popcorn

Popcorn on sale every Wednesday at first nutrition break. This is a Grade 8 fundraiser. $2.00 per bag. Flavours: Light butter and salt, bold white cheddar, dill pickle, kettle corn.

PIZZA ORDERS (cash online)

November pizza orders can be placed online using CASH ONLINE from October 23rd to October 30th.

Thank you!

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MindUp Curriculum in the Classroom

All teachers have recently received

MindUp curriculum training. This research-based curriculum features

lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve

behavior and learning for all students. Five Finger breathing is a technique used for

students to calm their bodies, reduce stress and redirect their attention. We

will be practicing different lessons throughout the year. Ask your child about

five finger breathing!

Important Dates

• Thursday, October 12th- Slushie Take Action Fundraiser • Friday, October 13th- Mud Run • Monday, October 16th- SAC meeting at 5;:00 pm • Tuesday, October 17th- Extended French trip to Pumpkin Patch • Tuesday, October 17th- Lockdown practice • Wednesday, October 18th- NNDSB x-country • Monday, Oct 23rd-Oct 30th – Pizza orders open ~ Cash online • Wednesday, October 25th- West Nipissing x-country • Thursday, October 26th- Cookie Dough (pick up between 2 and

6pm in gym) • Monday, October 30th- Responsibility Assembly at 10 am • Tuesday, October 31st- Halloween and Dance