February 19th, 2016
Principal Message
We are looking forward to our Dance-a-thon on March 2. We are looking for volunteers to work the glow table and count money. If you are free to volunteer for a few hours on Wednesday, March 2, please email andrea_michelutti@wrdsb.on.ca.
The goal of our dance-a-thon is to raise money to pay for the cost of transportation for field trips, additional devices, and items to enhance our students’ school experiences. Students who raise more than $25 will receive a special glow ring. The class that raises the most money and the class who returns all of their pledge-a-lopes will receive special prizes.
Wednesday’s Carnival
All students will be participating in Carnival on Wednesday during the middle block. Students are reminded to dress appropriately as they will be outside all day. We are still looking for volunteers to help run activities. Please contact Madame Gawne at 519-696-2296 if you are available to support.
Thursday is Beach Day
Students are encouraged to dress in beach wear on Thursday (be sure to wear your beach clothes under your regular clothes). Just a reminder that students should not be wearing their bathing suits on this day.
PA Day on Friday, February 26
There is an additional PA Day on Friday. The school will be closed for students as teachers will be using this time to plan and focus on health and safety.
Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child who was born in 2012, they are eligible to start Junior Kindergarten in September 2016.
If you have a child who was born in 2011, they are eligible to start Senior Kindergarten in September 2016.
If you know of someone living in the New Dundee Public School area who has a child born in 2012 or 2011 please ask them to call us at 519-696-2296.
This year, our Board has implemented online registration. The “Register for Kindergarten” link is available on the school website at www.ndd.wrdsb.ca. Please click the “Register for Kindergarten!” link along the left margin or follow this direct link http://www.wrdsb.ca/kindergarten/its-time-to-register/.
Registration forms are also available from the school office. Once online registration or a registration form has been completed, you will be required to come into the school with your child’s documentation. You will need to bring the following documents: Proof of Birth – You are required to bring one of the following documents: Canadian Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Statement of Live Birth, or Canadian Passport Proof of Address. You are required to bring one of the following documents: Lease/Rental Agreement, Real Estate Document, Driver’s License, Utility Bill (gas, hydro, water, etc.), Bank or Credit Card Statement. If you do not already have PROOF OF BIRTH for your child, you should be taking steps to get it. This documentation is required before children can start school.
Immunization information is to be submitted by parents either online through the Region of Waterloo Public Health website at https://e-immunization.regionofwaterloo.ca or by calling 519-575-4400 ext.13009.
Me to We Fundraiser
Great work Dragons! As a school, our students raised $1079.59 to support the Newcomer (Refugee) Fundraiser. Special congratulations to Room 1 for raising $373.30 and Room 8 for raising $156.15.
School Council Minutes
Please review the minutes from our last school council meeting:
https://docs.google.com/a/googleapps.wrdsb.ca/document/d/1Am1Fw_KxrnTsX2uGlblSsLMPYgmHALI2NaZBTweKCls/edit?usp=sharing
Family Play Time at the New Dundee Community Centre
Families with children from newborn to the age of 12 are invited to the New Dundee Community Centre (1028 Queen Street, New Dundee) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on selected Saturdays (February 20, March 5, March 12, March 19, and March 26). This drop in program is presented in partnership with the Healthy Kids Community Challenge of Waterloo Region.
Babysitting Course
The Optimist Club of Wilmot will be offering a babysitting course on March 12 and March 19 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for children 11 years and older. During these two days, the participants will be reviewing skills related to choking, rescue breathing, and artificial breathing. The cost of the course is $25.00 and participants are asked to bring their own lunch. The two day course will take place at the Haysville Community Centre (3433 Huron Road). Please register by contacting Mary at 519-743-5797 no later than March 1.
Dundee Doodle
There are a few spaces left for the Dundee Doodle PA Day activities. Please visit the website at http://dundeedoodle2.wix.com/studio
Upcoming Dates
March 2: Dance-a-thon
March 3: Kindergarten Information Night at 6:30 p.m. for new families
March 5: Family Play Time at the New Dundee Community Centre (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
March 12: Family Play Time at the New Dundee Community Centre (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
March 14 to March 18: March Break
March 19: Family Play Time at the New Dundee Community Centre (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
March 25: Good Friday (the school will be closed)
March 26: Family Play Time at the New Dundee Community Centre (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
March 28: Easter Monday (the school will be closed)
May 5: Arts Night