Dear PCPS Families,
It was exciting to see our students return to school ready to learn in the new year. Despite the no bus days, learning continued at PCPS and students and staff settled quickly into routine. We have a number of positive opportunities for students to start off the new week. Intermediate Basketball and the Curling Team are taking shape. Ms. Bree our CYC is beginning her Tool Time presentations in Kindergarten. Snow shoe club is also starting this week!
Ms. Mall's Class will be hosting a Food drive for Family Day. More information will be coming. This is a student led initiative to help support others in our community.
Winter recesses can be an exciting time to play outside and get fresh air. Staff are continuing to coach and remind students on recess expectations which include:
Following staff direction on where it is safe to play (e.g. When the snow hills are too high, students are asked to stay off them, when areas are icy, students will be directed to safer areas of play or kept inside for indoor recess)
Play Safely (No Rough Play, No Throwing Snow etc.)
Dress appropriately
Intermediate students are expected to go outside unless they are participating in a supervised extra curricular activity (No roaming the halls)
No Bus Days: We Are Open! A reminder that on no bus days, we are here for learning. A very small percentage of our students are bussed, so teachers carry on with a normal learning day. Our school is open for all who can safely make it here. If your child does not ride the bus and will not be attending school, you need to call in their absence please. This helps Ms. Marnie with her safe arrival procedures in a timely manner. Thank you for your help with this.
The January Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about:
Information about Kindergarten Registration
Winter Walk Day
And more!
You can view the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
Kindergarten Registration:26-27Kindergarten Registration Flyer.pdf
Out of Area: Please note that the last Friday in January is the deadline for Out of Area requests. Please see the UGDSB website for more information. https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/out-of-area-and-out-of-district
💙 Supporting Families
Explore these free resources:
Dufferin Parent Support Network – Parenting workshops & peer support -Please check out https://www.dpsn.ca/ for free parenting workshops. The Dufferin Parenting Support Network is a great organization of parents supporting parents.
DCAFS Behaviour Solutions – Services & events for families : Please see the link for some different workshops and events: https://behavioursolutions.dcafs.on.ca/events/
Caregiver Series: Creating Connection & Supporting Transitions – More info coming soon!
📅 Upcoming Dates
Jan. 7-30 - Kindergarten Registration
Last Friday of January - Registration Window for Out of Area will close
Jan 30 - PD Day - No School for students