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News from the OFFICE!
School Cash is going strong and we are ecstatic at the amount of families who have registered. If you
have not registered it only takes 5 minutes to be signed up for the service. By doing so you’ll be able to
approve permission forms and pay for school items, such as field
trips and hot lunches online with ease.
You can access the service by visiting our school website and
clicking on “School Cash Online”. You will not need your child’s
OEN or student number to register; you will only need to enter
your child’s legal name and birth date. If you are having any
difficulty registering your child, please contact the office or even come by the school and we will be
happy to assist you. You can use School Cash Online with confidence; it is a safe and secure portal.
Thank you once again for your continued support.
Important Information and Dates to Remember:
Our Character Trait for March is PERSEVERANCE.
The NOTL Home Show is approaching fast! You will find details on page 3 of the newsletter. We really hope
you’ll make time to join us as a “big crowd” ensures the future success of our event.
Enjoy your March Break! March 14 – 18 inclusive.
Good Friday March 25 and Easter Monday March 28 there will be no school on both days.
It’s almost yearbook time! As we prepare the 2015/2016 yearbook, we are looking for sponsors. Please take
note of the attached sponsorship form and help us spread the word to local businesses and community
members.
March 2016
Crossroads Publ ic School Troy Wal lace,
1350 Niagara Stone Road Pr incipal
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0 Steve Holowchuk,
905-468-7793 Vice-Pr incipal
crossroads .dsbn.org
The Crossroads
Connection School Newsletter
Page 2 Crossroads School Newsletter – March 2016
Michael Mitchell – Canada is for Kids
We are very excited to have Michael Mitchell, an award-winning singer and
songwriter, visiting Crossroads on Wednesday, March 2nd at 9:15 a.m. to perform
Canada is for Kids! This show will be for our JK to Grade 3 students and will be a
fun, interactive, one-hour presentation of songs and stories of Canada’s heritage
that teaches us all why we should be happy and proud to be living in this great
country.
So, break out your favourite Red and White clothing, dig out your Canadian flags and
hats and join in the fun! Families are more than welcome to join us, and we’ll even
provide you with a song sheet so you can sing along.
Michael will also have a good supply of his popular CDs and other items on hand for sale. You can select from
CDs ($15 each), music books ($20), colouring books ($3), I LOVE CANADA sticker sheets ($1) and waterless
BEAVER tattoos (3 for $1). Can't decide? Get a big Bundle Pack (3 CDs, music book, colouring book, and big
sticker sheet) all for just $50 (you save $20).
We want to thank your School Council for sponsoring this show for our students!
Claude HAGGERTY – Magic That Matters!
On Friday, February 26 Claude Haggerty performed a Magic Show for our students to promote his upcoming
show in NOTL. The show will feature GRAND SCALE ILLUSIONS and will be very interactive. During the show
Claude will share a part of his story of overcoming his stuttering, growing up in foster care and he will
encourage children of all ages to follow their dreams.
Claude Haggerty will be performing an evening show at Crossroads on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in
support of NOTL Fire Stations. Admission is $15 or just $8 with a non-perishable food item that will be
donated to Newark Neighbours.
Mr. Haggerty adds; “It is not every day a family may go out together for a fun filled, inspirational evening for
only $40 and you are supporting a great cause as well. Makes for a great community event.”
Cadence – An A Cappella History Through Voice
Our School Council is sponsoring a performance by Cadence for our Grade 4-8 students on Tuesday, March 8th
at 9:45 a.m. Come and join us as we take a trip through time with Cadence as its four members survey over 100
years of vocal music in 50 minutes! They will cover such material as Gregorian Chant, Classical, Choral, Jazz,
Doo-Wop, Rock, Blues, and more…
Crossroads School Newsletter – March 2016 Page 3
School Council News
Please join us for the
8th Annual
NOTL Home Show!
Saturday, March 5th, 2016
The Crossroads School Council is very excited about our
upcoming event.
Please bring your family, friends and neighbors! There is
something for everyone: Vendors, Exhibitors,
Demonstrations, BBQ, Bake Sale and Silent Auction. The
more people who attend our show, the more vendors will
want to participate in future years. We need a BIG
crowd to ensure that the event is successful this year,
and in years to come.
Volunteers are still needed! If you are able to lend a
hand with the HOME SHOW please contact the office.
We appreciate any help that you can give!
Proceeds of our event will go toward the purchase and
installation of park benches on our school yard.
Thank you
for your support!
Page 4 Crossroads School Newsletter – March 2016
February FUN at Crossroads!
Crossroads School Newsletter – March 2016 Page 5
From Your School Nurse - Immunizations
Immunizations begin in early infancy and continue throughout life.
Your child will receive the majority of his or her immunizations
between the ages of two months and six years of age. Please take a
moment to check your child’s Immunization Record (yellow card) to be
sure his or her immunizations are up-to-date. Immunizations work
best when given on time.
For more information on childhood immunization, including the
immunization schedule, speak with your doctor or visit
www.health.gov.on.ca.
If you have further questions, please call the Vaccine Preventable
Disease Program at Niagara Region Public Health at 905-688-8248 or
1-888-505-6074 ext. 7425 to speak to a public health nurse.
Making Safe Lunches at Home
Packing lunches for school takes time and energy but taking the time to follow these tips could prevent a
foodborne illness in your family.
1. CLEAN
Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water before preparing any meal.
Make sure you routinely clean countertops, utensils and any lunchboxes or lunch bags.
Raw fruits or vegetables can be contaminated with bacteria. Wash them with clean water
and a scrub brush before eating.
2. KEEP COLD FOOD COLD
Foods like meat, chicken, seafood, eggs and dairy products must stay cold to stay safe. Use
frozen freezer packs to keep food at or below 4C (40F).
Use an insulated lunch box/bag and keep it away from heat sources. Place freezer packs
between food that needs to stay cold. Refrigerate items the night before to get your lunch
box/bag off to a cool start.
3. KEEP HOT FOOD HOT
Hot food must stay hot at above 60C (140F). Use insulated containers and keep them closed
until ready to eat, or take your food cold and reheat it in a microwave.
Please keep in mind that any leftover food items coming home in your child’s back pack can carry bacteria or have
the ability to support bacterial growth. These bacteria can grow rapidly to harmful levels when food safety
precautions are not followed. If these items have not been properly stored, place them in your green bin, do not
consume them.
Page 6 Crossroads School Newsletter – March 2016
Shining Stars – February 2016
Kindergarten - Mrs. Lisi/Miss Thiessen Emily J., Charlie G., Blake L.
Kindergarten - Mrs. Bartel/Ms. Crawford
Oliver K., Nolan F., Davina W.
Kindergarten - Mrs. K. Willms/Mrs. Foley Haylee D., Chase H.
Kindergarten - Mrs. Mead Fynnley B., Reese J.
Grade 1 - Miss Kent Ryder H., Reagan R.
Grade 1 - Mrs. DeBrouwer Sophia T., Paige T.
Grade 1 - Mrs. Inglis Faith N., Maxim R.
Grade 1/2 – Ms. Dykstra Eliot S., Cohen A.
Grade 2 - Ms. R. Willms Beckett M., Alanna M., Anastasia S.
Grade 2/3 – Ms. L. Willms/Mrs. Romanowich Sarah D., Evan S.
Grade 3 - Mrs. Smith Lucas A., Danny D.
Grade 3 – Mrs. Anderson Amara P., Mika V.,
Grade 3 – Ms. Komandanski Allie, K., Jorga L.
Grade 4 – Mme. Peters Bridgette D., Staten L., Anna N., Sawyer N.
Grade 4 – Mr. Bateson Charlotte B., Alanna N., Grayson S.
Grade 5 – Mr. Reschke Isaac A., Kolby G., Kaitlyn L., Kailin M.
Grade 5 – Mme. Guido Andrew E., Sebastian R., Keira W.
Grade 6 – Ms. Edmands Ava M.
Grade 6 – Mrs. Pearson Chase B., Brendan G., Nolan P.
Grade 7 - Ms. Ho Keaton B., Logan F., Abby F.
Grade 7 – Ms. Huntingdon Logan B., Joshua K., Niko T.
Grade 8 – Mrs. Krake Hayden B., Isaiah C., Olivia K.
Grade 8 – Mrs. McNarry Felicia M., Joshua P., Laruen V.
French Mme. Zoccoli Sam H., Meghan D., Gannon D., Roman M.
Crossroads School Newsletter – March 2016 Page 7
Hair Donations As spring is around the corner, Miss Elder is excited to announce that ten students have agreed to donate their hair in May. We are incredibly proud of these Coyotes and can't wait to see their new hairstyles. We are
seeking local hairstylists who would like to volunteer their time to help us with our hair donation event. Our event will take place on the morning of Tuesday, May 17. Our goal is to have a hairstylist for each of the students donating. As we have many hairstylists who have already agreed, we are only seeking a few more. Please share this message with friends, family, and local hair salons. Hairstylists are welcome to email [email protected] for more information. All hair will be donated to Wigs for Kids and Pantene Beautiful Lengths.
Fresh Air Fund
The Fresh Air Fund is always looking for a few more special families to discover the difference they can
make in a child's life while enriching their own family’s summer experience.
Summertime is Fresh Air time for thousands of New York City children who visit volunteer host families
in the Northeast, United States and Ontario, Canada through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host
Family Program. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer
experiences in the country to more than 1.8 million children since 1877. Volunteer host families open
their hearts and homes to New York City children during the summer. Host families live in the suburbs,
small towns, or rural areas, and wish to share the pure joys of summer with their New York City friends.
Fresh Air children love to run barefoot through the grass, catch fireflies at night, swim in the lake, and
gaze at star-filled skies. Through the eyes of Fresh Air children, families often rediscover the beauty
of their own communities.
For more information on how you can sign up to become a volunteer host this summer, please contact
Jeannete Murphy at [email protected] or Christine Ferrusi 905-541-
1828 [email protected] or visit www.freshair.org. Like us on Facebook - The Fresh Air
Fund of Ontario, Canada
Page 8 Crossroads School Newsletter – March 2016
Woof! Woof! Meow! Meow!
The ME2WE Club would like the Crossroads Community to help support the
Lincoln County Humane Society.
March 1 – March 11
What does the LCHS need? Cats and Dogs: kibble, soft food (preferably pâté); no food colouring if possible.
For their smaller animals they would like Martin-Brand food. They are in desperate need of toys for cats, such as catnip toys, treat dispensing
toys, jingle toys, and scratching posts of any kind.
Animal Aid Raffle
Tickets for our ANIMAL AID RAFFLE will be on sale at second nutrition break during the campaign to raise money for the LCHS.
1 ticket for $1 or 3 tickets for $2 for the chance to win an amazing pet themed gift basket!
Thank you for your support in helping these amazing animals
and this great organization!
Crossroads School Newsletter – March 2016 Page 9
Mabel’s Labels
Page 10 Crossroads School Newsletter – March 2016
Crossroads Public School Yearbook Advertising
Dear Parents/Business Owners,
We are beginning plans for our 2015-2016 Crossroads Public School Yearbook, and we need
your help! Please consider purchasing full colour advertising space
to help us lower the cost of the yearbook for our students and
support educational initiatives at our school.
For business owners, this is a wonderful way to advertise your
company within the community!
For parents, consider taking out an ad to congratulate your child
for another great year.
(You can give us the text and/or a photo, and we’ll make the ad!)
Kindly complete the form below and return it to the school by
Friday, April 1, along with full payment. Thank you!
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Crossroads Public School – Yearbook Ad Agreement
Yes, we would like to advertise in the Crossroads Public School 2015/2016 Yearbook.
Name: _________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Ad Size: (please check the appropriate box)
1/8 page (i.e., business card) $25.00
1/4 page $50
1/2 page $100
Full page $200
