Newsletter
Picture Retake Day and other SIB information for the coming week!
Hi SIB Families!
– Picture Retake day will be Monday October 21st.
– The school gym will be a Federal Election Polling site on Monday October 21st, this means our school will be extra busy during the day.
-The School Council sponsored Halloween Dance-A-Thon will be happening Oct 31st, watch for more information soon!
– A Safety Reminder: …
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SIB is instituting a ‘FRAGRANCE/SCENT-AWARE’ environment in our school
Dear Parents and Families
Sir Isaac Brock Public School is instituting a ‘FRAGRANCE/SCENT-AWARE’ environment in our school. This requirement is a necessary response to a medical concern and will apply to all staff, students, parents, visitors and volunteers who work or visit the school.
Fragrances and scents are found in a wide range of products including …
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Happy Thanksgiving SIB Families
Hi SIB Families!
– Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you all have a great and relaxing long weekend filled with family and friends. This is a three day weekend so we will see everyone again on Tuesday, October 15th.
– A Safety Reminder: When a student has come to school …
SIB passed all lead testing in drinking water
October 9th, 2019
Dear parents and guardians,
The Upper Grand District School Board has been testing for lead in school drinking water since 2007. New provincial testing requirements came into effect July 2017, which increase the amount of sampling that is required. The Ontario drinking water quality standard for lead is 10 micrograms per litre. This …
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SIB – Potential labour action
On Monday October 7, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents custodial and maintenance staff in our school, has said they will go on a province-wide legal strike. There is a possibility that the union will reach a deal in negotiations this weekend.
If there is a strike, our school will be open on …
The Coming Week @ SIB – October 2nd, 2019
Hi SIB Families!
-Saturday is World Teacher’s Appreciation Day, we would like to take this opportunity to honour and acknowledge all the amazing things that our teachers do for our students and our community on a daily basis. THANK YOU TEACHERS!
-Our Terry Fox Fundraiser was a huge success! SIB …
A new Mud Kitchen for the Kindergarten Area
Some very caring and thoughtful intermediate students under the guidance of Mr. Rane created an amazing mud kitchen for our kindergarten students to use. We really appreciate what these students did and it shows how much the SIB students care for other. Thanks!
SIB’s Bullying Prevention Plan has been updated for 2019-20
Students, Staff and Parents came together to draft this year’s SIB Bullying Prevention Plan for 2019-20 earlier this week. The document is a collection of information about bullying and conflict, strategies to inform students and the community about it and stop it and data on our school population. It is also a document that …
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Sept 25th News!
Hi SIB Families!
Please Note: Sir Isaac Brock PS will be using email primarily to communicate with families about upcoming events and important reminders. If you are reading this that means you are already signed up to receive our emails but please spread the word to others you may know who have children attending our …
Picture Retake Day is Monday October 21st, 2019
We have seen lots of great smiles today for our school’s photo day and the proofs will make their way home to each family over the coming weeks. If your child was unable to attend today or needs to have a retake done, Edge Imaging will be back to do retakes on October 21st.
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Talking About Mental Health October 2019
I hope that you had a wonderful summer and start to the new school year! Even with the fun of summer and the excitement of the first day of school behind us, returning to school can be a stressful and exciting time for both students and their families. Add to that new teachers, new …
Emails directly to your inbox about events at SIB
Get Emails, Be INFORMED
This year, instead of a monthly newsletter the school will be sending out a weekly email with important reminders and information. If you have not already signed up for emails from our school please go to the following link immediately and sign up: https://webapps.ugdsb.on.ca/casl
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The FIRST Weekly Email from SIB – PLEASE READ
Hi SIB Families!
Please Note: Sir Isaac Brock PS will be using email primarily to communicate with families about upcoming events and important reminders. If you are reading this that means you are already signed up to receive our emails but please spread the word to others you may know who …
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2019 Terry Fox Update
This year our goal is to raise $2070 for cancer research.
At Open House SIB will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a custom made birthday cake of your choice! Tickets will be $2 for 1 and $5 for 3. All proceeds will be a part …
PHOTO DAY – MONDAY SEPT. 23rd!
Our school photo day is fast approaching! Please remember to mark Monday September 23rd on
your calendar, as Edge Imaging will be in the school that day capturing everyone’s smiles. Edge
provides a variety of photo options to capture your child’s true personality, preserving all their
school day …
Creating a Culture of Privacy @ SIB
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERYONE TO PROTECT STUDENTS’ PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
All parents, guardians, and visitors to the school are reminded that the privacy of all our students must be maintained at all times. We are ultimately responsible for the safety and security of our students and the security and confidentiality of our …
SIB School Council, Book Fair & Open House Next Week!
We have had a great couple of weeks here at SIB getting the school year started. This is a reminder that there are lots of things happening at our great school in the coming week. A few of these are:
School Council Meeting @ 6:30pm on Tuesday Sept 17th, everyone is welcome to attend!
The SIB …
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International Baccalaureate @ Guelph CVI
IB at Guelph CVI
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a program of international education designed to help students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world. This programme prepares motivated students for the rigours of post-secondary education. It …
Parents Matter and School Council
Parents are the most important people to a child and all parents are encouraged to be an active participant in every child’s life including their school experience. Attending a school council meeting is a great way to find out what is going on at your child’s school and see if there are ways for …