The Ponsonby Three – October 6th, 2023
1) National Fire Prevention Week
Sparky the Fire Safety Dog and a Fire Hose Challenge are only a few experiences that the Elora Fire Station will showcase during this year’s Open House. To round off National Fire Prevention Week (October 8 – 14, 2023), Centre Wellington Fire Rescue will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 14 at the Elora Fire Station from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Join us for:
- Sparky the Fire Safety Dog
- Fire Hose Challenge
- Fire Extinguisher Training Unit
- Fire Safety Trailer
- Fire Trucks and Specialized Apparatus
- Community Partner Displays (O.P.P, RCMP, Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services, Ministry of Natural Resources – Conservation Officers, Crime Stoppers (Guelph-Wellington), Safe Communities Wellington County, Wellington County Emergency Management)
- Food Truck On-Site
- A special guest performance by the Fergus Pipe Band at 1:00 p.m.
This year’s Fire Prevention Week (FPW) campaign “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU. Pay Attention to Fire Prevention” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking. Cooking remains the leading cause of residential loss fires, this FPW campaign is reminding residents that a fire can start quickly in the kitchen but with simple actions, can be prevented before disaster strikes. For more information on this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, visit www.firepreventionweek.org
2) Important Attendance Message
We want students to stay home when they’re really sick, so it’s important that they come to school as often as they can otherwise. If they’re well enough, they should be at school. Usually, we find that students are able to make it through the day if they’re tired or have started their day with a headache.
When you can, please schedule dentist or doctor appointments for outside of school hours or during nutrition breaks. Please send your children to school before the appointment starts and send them back after the appointment is over so they don’t miss out on learning time.
Did you know that missing just two days of school per month adds up to 10% of the school year overall? That’s like missing a full month of learning! For more information about school attendance, visit www.ugdsb.ca/parents/student-attendance-at-school-tips-and-strategies-for-families/
3) This Week
- GaGaBall has arrived! For a video explaining what your kids are so excited about, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwZMd3ciXl8
- Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy this long weekend with your family. We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday.
- Tuesday, October 10th is Picture Day. There is no need to send money or forms at this time – orders will be handled when the proofs come in.
- Friday, October 13th is School Spirit Day. Wear your Ponsonby gear or something that’s green, yellow or black to show your Panther Pride! Want to purchase some Ponsonby Merch? Orders are open online starting today, October 6th! Link for ordering: https://ponsonbyappareloct.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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