September 18th, 2015

Principal Message

Please follow the school @newdundeepublic on Twitter and Instagram to see the great things that are happening at school. In the fall, there will be a session to help parents navigate these social media tools. If you are eager to learn about Twitter or Instagram, there will be a mini workshop before School Council on September 23 at 6:30 p.m. Please contact me at 519-696-2296 or andrea_michelutti@wrdsb.on.ca, if you are interested in attending the mini workshop on September 23.

Thank to our families for returning their Data Verification Forms, the Release of Information Forms, and the planner money. We appreciate your support with updated crucial information.

Attendance Line

Please call the attendance line at 519-570-8111 ext. 3570 to report your child’s absence. This line is available 24 hours a day.

Bus Safety Patrol Field Trip

Thank you to our junior students who volunteered to be bus safety patrols this year. On Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., our bus safety patrols will be receiving training to help them learn about their responsibilities and roles.

School Council

Our first School Council meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the library. All parents are encouraged to attend.

Agenda – Wednesday September 23rd at 7 p.m.

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Review of council role and representatives needed
3. Election of council
4. Principal’s report
-Wish list items
5. Gardens
6. Treasurer’s report
-Year Opening Report
7. Fundraising – Dance-a-thon
8. Grants Update
9. Open Forum for thoughts / Initiatives
10. Set The Year of Meeting Dates for winter / spring:

Terry Fox Run

The Terry Fox Run will take place on September 30 at 12:10 p.m. We are asking students to donate a toonie for this event. Students may bring their toonie to the office and place it in the basket.