February 26th, 2016

Principal Message

Thank you for another great week. I am impressed with the work our students are doing in reading. All of our teachers are providing direct support through guided reading or small group activities to help students build on their skills. Recently our teachers participated in a book club studying the book “No Independent Reading Without Support.” During our sessions, we focussed on best practices and looked at how to meet the needs of individual students. Our teachers are noticing our students are implementing the strategies taught and are seeing an increase in positive attitudes towards reading.

Wednesday’s Dance-a-thon – White and Glow Day
Please wear white and neon colours and get ready to glow. Students will be dancing to raise money for school council projects. 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. During the dance-a-thon, students may purchase items at the Glow store (prices range from $2 to $5).

Kindergarten Information Night for New Families
Families with children new to Kindergarten are invited to attend an information night on Thursday between 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Families will meet in the library and then visit the classrooms. New kindergarten students are encouraged to attend this evening session.

Friday’s Carnival
All students will be participating in Carnival on Friday during the middle block. Students are reminded to dress appropriately as they will be outside all day.

Hot Lunch Reminders
Please visit www.esns.ca to order hot lunches. If your child is away, please have him or her come to the office to collect their missed items.

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.

Community Information

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 March Break program. Please visit the website at http://dundeedoodle2.wix.com/studio

Upcoming Dates

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