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News from the OFFICE!
Welcome Back Coyotes! We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing
summer vacation and are ready for another year of learning and fun! The
staff at Crossroads have been busy preparing for the students to arrive, and
we look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growing and meeting new
friends!
September 2016
Crossroads Publ ic School Troy Wal lace,
1350 Niagara Stone Road Pr incipal
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0 Gerda Klassen,
905-468-7793 Vice-Pr incipal
crossroads .dsbn.org
The Crossroads
Connection School Newsletter
Page 2 Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016
Check out what’s happening!
Below you will find important dates and information of happenings at Crossroads. As always, feel free to visit
or call the office if you have any questions.
Thursday, September 15th is our Meet the Staff Open House from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. with a 20 minute
Presentations at 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium
Early Release Day is Friday, September 16th. You will find further details in this newsletter.
Our Terry Fox Run is Sunday, September 18th.
School Council Meeting is on Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Learning Commons. Please join
us!
Photo Day is Monday, October 3rd, class photos and individual.
Our Milk and Pizza programs will be starting in October. Details will be sent home in the very near
future.
The halls and classrooms are spotless and shining here at Crossroads. A special thank you is extended to
Mr. Klassen and Mrs. Sacco, our fantastic caretakers for their hard work!
If your son or daughter is ill or away from school for any reason, please call the school office.
Crossroads has voicemail, so calls can be made at any time during the day or evening. Regular phoning by
parents will inform us immediately of the whereabouts of students not in school, and it will save us time
in getting this information. We will call the homes, workplace and, if necessary, the emergency number of
parents whose children do not arrive at school and about whom we do not receive a telephone call.
We are currently looking for lunch room supervisors.
If you are interested,
please phone the office as soon as possible.
Our Newsletters and Calendars are GREEN!
To be more environmentally friendly and reduce our
footprint on the environment, our monthly newsletters and
calendar will be available ONLINE ONLY. On the first of
every month you can visit www.crossroads.dsbn.org and
click on the “CALENDARS” and “ NEWSLETTERS” tab to
select the appropriate tab. (as indicated to the right)
This calendar format allows us to better communicate with
you. It is a “Live” calendar which will be updated as events
arise. Please refer to this calendar when inquiring about
school trips, assemblies, hot lunches, sporting events, etc.
Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016 Page 3
SchoolCash-ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL
Thank you to those families who have registered with SchoolCash. For those families new to
Crossroads, SchoolCash is an online portal that you can use to approve permission forms and make
payments with your debit or credit card using the device most convenient for you. We’re
confident you’ll find SchoolCash to be a safe, secure and reliable service. To learn more, visit our
school website at http://crossroads.dsbn.org/ and click on the SchoolCash link. At the end of
this newsletter, you can find step by step instruction on how to create an account.
Safe and Secure Schools
We strive to maintain our school as a safe and secure learning environment for our students.
Access to our school will only be through the front door, and visitors will be buzzed in. To
ensure student safety, all visitors must:
only access the school through the front door,
check in at the office before going to a classroom,
sign in using the “Visitor Sign In” book located in the main office,
wear a visitor’s sticker during your stay with us,
and use washrooms designated for adults, as student washrooms are for children only.
If you are dropping off an item for your child or picking him/her up for an appointment, you may
simply check in at the office as per usual and allow one of our staff members to take care of your
request.
Thank you for your support in this matter of student safety.
Meet the Staff Open House
It’s time for our annual “Meet the Staff Open House”! We welcome all our Crossroads students
and their parents on Thursday, September 15th between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. This is a wonderful
opportunity for you to meet your child’s teacher and of course take a walk through our beautiful
school. As well, we will be offering a short presentation in the gymnasium on how to connect your
teacher’s electronic D2L site along with other information.
Page 4 Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016
Meet the Crossroads Staff!
Mr. T. Wallace Principal Mrs. V. DeBrouwer Grade 2-1
Mrs. G. Klassen Vice-Principal Mrs. N. Romanowich Grade 2-2
Mrs. K. Eden-Smith
(Mrs. L. Reed) Secretary Ms. L. Komandanski Grade 2/3
Ms. P. Munn Secretary Mrs. T. Anderson Grade 3-1
Mr. M. Klassen Head Caretaker Mrs. H. Smith Grade 3-2
Mrs. J. Sacco Night Caretaker Mrs. A. Ogilvie Grade 4-1
Ms. K. Corbett Asst. Caretaker Mme. D. Peters Grade 4-2 & French
Gr. 4
Ms. I. Ribeiro Asst. Caretaker Mrs. A. Whitwell Grade 4/5
Mrs. S. Crummey Youth Counselor Mme. L. Guido Grade 5-1 & French
Gr. 5
Ms. C. Keir Educational
Assistant Mr. L. Reschke Grade 5/6
Ms. L. McBurney Educational
Assistant Mrs. L. Pearson Grade 6-1
Ms. A. Shekhali Educational
Assistant Ms. J. Edmands Grade 6-2
Ms. H. Willms Educational
Assistant Ms. A. Huntingdon Grade 7-1
Mrs. M. Olsen LRT Ms. F. Ho Grade 7-2
Mrs. A. Bereczky LRT Mrs. C. McNarry Grade 8-1
Ms. Cathy Andres Librarian/Prep Mrs. R. Krake Grade 8-2
Mrs. T. Lisi
Miss K. Thiessen Kindergarten Mme M. Zoccoli French Gr. 6-8
Mrs. B. Bartel
Mrs. A. Witcomb Kindergarten Ms. L. Willms Arts & Math Gr. 5
Mrs. K. Willms
Mrs. D. Foley Kindergarten Mr. S. Holowchuk Prep
Mrs. A. Inglis Grade 1-1 Mrs. L. Adams Prep
Miss T. Kent Grade 1-2 Mr. S. Zaporzan ESL
Mr. S. O’Connor
(Ms. N. Dykstra) Grade 1/2
Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016 Page 5
Coyote Wear
Again this year we will be offering our students the opportunity to purchase
Crossroads Spirit Wear! Shortly, you will find the order form online at
SchoolCash by visiting http://crossroads.dsbn.org/ and clicking on the
SchoolCash link! Order forms will also be available at the office.
Samples for sizing will be available at the school the second week of school.
We encourage you to visit the school and size your child to ensure that the
clothing you order fits properly as we are not able to accept any returns of
clothing that does not fit.
Student Agendas
All students in grades 1 to 8 have been provided with a customized planner. This is an ideal tool
for both organization and communication. We are asking that each student pay $6.00 toward the
cost of the organizer as soon as possible. You can pay online by visiting
http://crossroads.dsbn.org/ and clicking on the SchoolCash link! Thank you in advance for your
prompt attention to this matter.
Please take a few minutes to discuss the importance of using the organizer faithfully with your
son/daughter. Look over the “Conduct Code” information presented within the organizer and talk
about it with your child at an age appropriate level. Your support in this important matter is
appreciated.
Early Release Day
Our Board has recognized the need to provide on-going professional development to our staff to
ensure continued student success. Part of the P.D. program will involve an Early Release Day to be
held on Friday, September 16th. The staff will be involved in School Growth Planning workshops
on that afternoon.
Dismissal for “walk in” students or those being picked up by
parents/designated adults will be at 12:15 p.m. Bussed students will be
transported home approximately 3 - 3 1/2 hours earlier than usual.
Page 6 Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016
Students and Medication Please inform the school of any serious allergies (asthma, bee stings, peanut, nuts, milk and
medications, etc.) or any serious health concerns that require medication. 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 obtained from the office. All medication must be in its original
container from the pharmacy. Medication should be brought to the office by an adult. All
medication must be kept at the office. Students who require an epi-pen or inhaler may have one
on themselves, however, a second epi-pen or inhaler must be kept at the office as well. The
classroom teacher must be notified of any such medication in the student’s possession.
School Council If you are interested in becoming more actively involved in your child’s education and the inner
workings of Crossroads Public School, we encourage you to join our School Council! A council
nomination form is available at the office.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to discuss current issues,
educational trends, and the future of our school. We welcome new members!
Please consider joining us at our first meeting on Tuesday, September 20th from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
We will be electing our executive and establishing our general membership during this meeting.
Online Donations If you take a look at our school website crossroads.dsbn.org there is a “Support Your School”
button that allows people to make an online donation to the school using a credit card on a secure
site. Tax receipts are issued automatically, and the funds are transferred directly into our
charitable trust account. Supporting our school has never been easier!
Can you lend a hand? We are very fortunate to have many hard working and enthusiastic parents who have expressed a
willingness to work together with the Crossroads staff on a wide variety of projects including
fundraising, classroom help, gardening and special events. If you are able to lend your time
and talent to Crossroads, please visit the office. There are lots of ways to become involved.
Remember, “Many hands make light work!”
Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016 Page 7
Mabel’s Labels As a way to target the problem of lost belongings and a large lost and found, Crossroads Public
School is fundraising with Mabel's Labels, a company with all types of labels that are colourful,
indestructible, easy-to-use and fun!
Iron-Ons, Stickies, Bag Tags, Allergy Alert labels & more! Personalize your labels with names,
nicknames, initials - whatever you choose. Cool icons help even little ones identify their own
belongings. Dishwasher, microwave, laundry & kid tested! Dispatched within 24 hours!
Visit www.crossroads.mabel.ca to place your order. It’s easy, paperless, and a great way
to support our school.
From your School Nurse Did you know that every elementary and secondary school in Niagara has a school nurse?
The school nurse provides teachers, parents and students support and resources on health
related topics, including:
Healthy eating
Physical activity
Tobacco use prevention
Parenting
Mental and emotional health
Puberty and sexual health
Drugs and alcohol
To learn more about the school nurse call 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7379 or visit
www.niagararegion.ca and search “School Nurse”.
Terry Fox Run Terry Fox 5km Run in Niagara on the Lake
Sunday September 18, 2016
Walk, run, bike or rollerblade
Registration begins at 9:00 am, Simcoe Park
Start Time: 10:00 am
BBQ following the event in Simcoe Park, Check out Terry's Treasure Table!
All funds raised go directly to the Terry Fox Foundation.
Page 8 Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016
Food at our School: Working Together to Ensure a Safe
& Health School for our Kids
During our last school year, a number of parents brought forward concerns regarding both the
types of food being offered to children and the products brought in which potentially posed a
threat to children with severe allergic reactions.
Research shows that “health and education success are intertwined: schools cannot achieve their
primary mission of education if students are not healthy”2 and that “healthy eating patterns in
childhood and adolescence promote optimal childhood health, growth, and intellectual
development”.3
The school environment profoundly influences students’ attitudes, preferences, and behaviours.
Research also shows that when nutritionally inadequate food and beverages are available and
promoted at school every day, even along with healthier food and beverages, it becomes
increasingly difficult for students to have a healthy diet.4
We have a number of children that attend our school that suffer from a severe allergy which can
cause an anaphylactic reaction. An anaphylactic reaction is an allergic reaction so severe that in
some cases, it can be life threatening.
The safety of our children as well as the Ministry’s Healthy Foods Legislation help to guide
our decision-making when serving food at school. For this reason, we are asking for your
support in making several changes in how we approach bringing food into our school.
Due to the number and severity of life threatening nut allergies at our school, we ask that
all students bring nut-free snacks and lunches. Washing hands and faces before arriving at
school is an excellent precaution if children have had a nut product for breakfast.
Only food items that guaranteed to be nut free will be permitted in the school.
We have also had a lengthy discussion as a staff regarding both the use of food as reward
in class and class parties through the year, particularly the types of food items that are
brought into the school. We are committed to the following:
Teachers will no longer be handing out treats such as candy, freezies, etc. as positive
rewards. Instead, we will be using stickers and other special prizes.
Food for class parties will be following the Healthy Eating Guidelines and will no longer
include chips, cupcakes, candy or other unhealthy choices. Instead they will look for items
such as fruit & vegetable trays, yogurt, health baked chips & salsa, etc.
Only food items that guaranteed to be nut free will be permitted in the school.
Please be assured that we will continue to celebrate our students’ birthdays,
accomplishments, and special occasions in healthy and safe ways. We really appreciate your
understanding and support as we make this change.
Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016 Page 9
Bell Times 2016/2017
8:50 a.m. Morning Yard Supervision Begins
9:05 a.m. Entry and Announcements
9:05 – 9:55 a.m. Period 1
9:55 – 10:45 a.m. Period 2
10:45 – 11:25 a.m. Fitness/Nutrition Break 1
11:25 – 12:15 p.m. Period 3
12:15 – 1:05 p.m. Period 4
1:05 – 1:45 p.m.
Fitness/Nutrition Break 2
Students with parent and teacher
permission may go home at this time.
1:45 – 2:35 p.m. Period 5
2:35 – 3:25 p.m. Period 6
3:25 p.m. Dismissal
Page 10 Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016
Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016 Page 11
2016 - 2017 NOTL RANGERS PROGRAMS
U13 Bantam Boys Rep Team (born in 2004) (grade 7)
Tryouts: Sept 15: 6:00-7:30 PM; Sept 19: 6:00-7:30 PM &
Sept 22: 7:30-9:00 PM, all at Crossroads PS
Practice Times: Mondays: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Tuesdays: 6:00 – 7:30
PM Thursdays: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Dates: September 15, 2016 – March 30, 2017
Format: Practices, Exhibition Games, 5 Tournaments + OBA’s
Fees: $450, due registration night.
Head Coach: Red Klassen; [email protected]
Assistant Coaches: Jay Carriere & Jordan Cooke
U12 Major Atom Boys Rep Team (born in 2005/2006) (grades 5/6)
Tryouts: September 19 at Holy Cross: 6:00-7:30 PM & September 22
at Crossroads: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Practice Times: TBD
Dates: September 19, 2015 – March 30, 2016
Format: Practices, Exhibition Games, 4 Tournaments + OBA’s
Fees: $425, due registration night.
Head Coach: Eric Weinert; [email protected]
Page 12 Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016
2016 - 2017 Development Program
Boys & Girls in Grades 1 & 2
Practice Times: Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Crossroads PS
Dates: October 15, 2016 – March 4, 2017
Emphasis on learning the game of basketball, skill development and
playing for fun.
All participants receive a t-shirt.
Fees: $125, due registration night.
Head Coach: Jayme Frank [email protected]
Boys & Girls in Grades 3-5
Practice Times: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Crossroads PS
Dates: October 15, 2016 – March 4, 2017
Emphasis on learning the game of basketball, skill development and
playing for fun.
All participants receive a t-shirt.
Fees: $125, due registration night.
Head Coach: Shawn Pylypiw [email protected]
NOTL Rangers
Registrar: Jennifer Caughill, Tel: (905) 468-9408
Email: [email protected]
Crossroads School Newsletter – September 2016 Page 13
School Cash – How to Log In
School Cash is an online portal that allows you to pay for any school service, product or event, all online. The system is now active and you can register any time by visiting our school website and clicking on the School Cash Online button. Registration should take less than five minutes. To register you will need your child’s Ontario Education Number (OEN). The OEN is a unique, nine-digit number assigned to all elementary and secondary students in Ontario. It can be found on your child’s most recent report card. If you cannot find your OEN number and require assistance, please contact our school secretary. Register:
Visit www.dsbn.org/schoolcash and select “Register Now”
Complete the three registration steps Confirm Your Account:
You will receive a confirmation email from School Cash Online
Click on the link provided.
Sign in to your account using your email and password Find Student:
This will connect your children to your account
Enter the school board name – DSBN
Enter our school’s name
Enter your child’s name and birth date
Select continue
Confirm your child and select continue.
Your child has been added View Items or Add Another Student
If you have more children, select “Add Another Student” and repeat the above steps
If you wish to lisiting of items available for purchase, click “View Items for Students” If you experience any difficulty registering for this service, you can access support and a list of Frequently Asked Questions by visiting www.dsbn.org/schoolcash and clicking on “Support.”
