Oct 1st - Is the schools Terry Fox walk please join us if you can ( 1:00pm in the Gym)
Oct 7th - Is the Cross Country meet for Grades 1-8 at Centennial Park( races start at 9:00 am)
Oct 15th - Is the west Cross Country Finals also at Centennial
Oct 16th - Are the School Bus Safety Presentations for Grades 1-3 ( schedule will be in your child's classroom)
Oct 17th - Once again we start our Sharing Assemblies , check on staff blogs for Information or ask in the classroom for start times
Oct 20th - Is the first of our Immunization days for grade 7 &8 students, also on the 20th is Parent Council ( all welcome) in the library at 7:30pm
Oct 22nd - City Finals for Cross Country
Oct 28th - Grade 3&4 will be listening to a storyteller ( Bob Barton) in the Morning
Oct 31st - Halloween
FYI - Dear Parents/Guardians, we are having a few Safety problems in the school yard before and after school. The rule is NO Skateboards, Bikes, Scooters or Rollerblades to be ridden on school property(during the school day). Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Hallowe'en Safety Tips. Hallowe'en provides an opportunity for parents and children to spend time together creating costumes, carving pumpkins, planning trick or treat activities and participating in family parties.
Hallowe'en is a big event at schools and provides opportunities for parties, creative activities, art programs and impromptu history lessons. Hallowe'en is also a time for students, parents, and schools to take extra care to ensure safety and security. TRICK OR TREAT SAFETY If parents are concerned about trick or treating, here are some basic safety rules to follow.
Have your child carry a flashlight. · NEVER go into a stranger's house. NEVER trick or treat with people you do not know.Trick or treat only at homes you know. Children should always stay in groups if no parent is present. Younger children should ALWAYS be accompanied by an older person. Accompany your child when trick or treating. If you can not accompany your child then know the route your child will take.
Flame resistant (retardant) costumes are in order. Keep costumes short and remind children to stay away from pumpkins with candles in them. Remind children to stay away from pets they do not know. · Remind children of road safety rules. Cross only at corners. Do not criss-cross the road. Go up one side of the road and down the other side. Never cross between parked cars. Walk facing on-coming traffic if there is no sidewalk·
If adults are driving their children, drive slowly, with lights on and be cautious when pulling to the side of the road. · Children should NEVER eat any treats until parents have had a chance to go through them and inspect them. Parents should look for tampering of packages and discard any they believe to be unsafe.
Children should wear their own shoes when trick or treating. Wearing costume shoes/boots can be dangerous and uncomfortable. Remind children that not everyone celebrates Hallowe'en, and to avoid any homes that have no lights on. Also remind children not to run through neighbours yards or gardens.
With older children be sure to know what other events (such as parties) they plan on attending. Set time limits when children should return home.
As Always if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at 416 394 7890 ext 20011.
