Good evening, Parkinson Centennial Families,
I hope that everyone enjoyed the taste of some warmer weather, despite Thursday and Friday’s added snow. It certainly had the feel of spring’s arrival coming soon. Here are a couple of quick updates about the upcoming week at Parkinson.
At recess, we are continuing to teach and support students about safe and appropriate play outside at school. In our partnership together, please reinforce with your child(ren) the importance of avoiding “rough” play. This may include wrestling, tackling, and slide tackling. As we move toward the end of winter, staff continue to engage students in conversations about expectations. We have noticed that many students are needing some reminders including the expectation that snowballs and throwing snow is not permitted. Thanks for your continued support in having conversations at home about school time.
EQAO: Parents of students in Grade 3 or Grade 6 writing EQAO are invited to join in a EQAO Math night free webinar virtual meeting. EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.
https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5puRqI8uQJypIaHgBYoBMw#/registration
G.E.T. Outreach: This presentation has been rescheduled for March 6.
Bus Safety Presentation for K-3 Students: On March 5th, we will be hosting trainers from the Transportation Consortium who will be doing a Bus Safety presentation for all of our K-3 students. Whether your child(ren) takes the bus daily to school or just occasionally for field trips during their time in school, this information will be important reminders for everyone.
Spring Youth Programs: The board's Continuing Education team is offering several low cost youth programs in Orangeville over the coming months. See the attached flyer for more information:
Spring Youth Programs.pdf
Child and Mental Health Supports from DCAF: CYMH Programs and Services September 2024 (1) (2).pdf
Upcoming Dates:
Mar 5 - Bus Safety Program
Mar. 6 - Rescheduled GET Outreach assembly
Mar. 6 - Rescheduled Grade ⅚ Online Safety presentation with Community OPP officer
Mar. 7 Last day of Classes before Spring Break
Mar. 10-14 (inclusive): Spring Break - No school
Mar. 21 - Free Fluoride Varnish - See the attached poster to sign up with Public Health
Mar. 24 - School Council - Hybrid - In School Library
Mar. 31st: Eid-al-Fitr
Have a great weekend and see everyone on Monday!
Kristin Alie
Principal
Parkinson Centennial Public School