Dates to

Remember:

Jan. 8 - K-4/5

Dairy Presenta-

tions

Jan. 9 - Gr 1-3

Trip to Adventure

Campus

Jan. 9 - Gr. 1

French Immersion

Open House at

Central

Jan. 16 - Subway

Lunch

Jan. 16 - Mad

Science Presenta-

tion

Jan. 17 - PA Day

Jan. 24 - Skating

Jan. 27 - PJ Day

Jan. 27 - Literacy

Day

Jan. 30 - Kdg

Open House

JANUARY 2020

Thank you Susan Aguilo for visiting Park Pub-

lic school sharing your amazing stories with

us. For me personally I don’t like reading.

Ever since I was little I did not like reading

but loved writing. When I heard Susan Agui-

lo’s story I knew instantly that she was my

inspiration to be a great reader and writer.

Susan Aguilo grew up in Whitby, Ontario. A

reluctant reader herself it wasn’t until Grade

4 when she was introduced to Dr. Seuss that

she discovered her love of reading.

Her stories a great for all

ages and hope you can

check out her books.

Thanks for reading.

SUSAN AGUILO VISIT By Mischa E. Grade 5

We wish Mme Barton all

of the best as she begins

her maternity leave.

We welcome Mme Tanji

who will be filling in until

the end of the year.

We also had to say

“Goodbye” to Ms Gad-

zo who has changed

schools. She loved being

part of Park and is go-

ing to miss everyone.

STAFFING

UPDATE

217 Main St. E.,

Grimsby, ON

905-945-2445

Principal -

H. Nunnenmacher

Secretary -

L. Zavarella

PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL

Snowballs can be dan-

gerous and so we have a

“snow stays on the

ground” policy. Please

remind your children of

the dangers of throwing

snowballs or playing in

ditches and on snowbanks

at school and to and from

school. Also, we have a

rule “no sliding on the

ice”. We want everyone

to be safe. Thank you!

SNOWBALLS Thank you

to EVERY-

ONE for

supporting

our 5 Days of Giving.

On behalf of Park Com-

munity we were able to

donate 17 boxes filled

with food, toys, clothing,

warm outdoor wear,

drinks and snacks.

Thanks to your support

we were able to bright-

en someone else’s holi-

days!!!

ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL

This month is Polar January at our school. We will explore global warming and its effect on arctic animals and consider action we can take to help protect them such as walking to school or

taking the bus.

Here are tips for a safe and comfortable winter

walk:

• Keep hands and head covered to prevent

heat loss

• Wear warm, waterproof boots

• Wear a warm coat that deflects the wind

• Wear wool or insulating clothing to help

retain heat

• Tuck an extra pair of socks and mitts into

knapsacks for a quick change to keep dry

• Add reflective tape or tags to coats and

bags for dark winter mornings

BATTERY BOSS

By Liam M.

I am in a group team called Battery Boss. In Battery Boss we collect batteries, make posters about the club. When we collect the batter-ies if they are leaking we will put on gloves and if they are one of the

tapesters we will tape them and place them in a bin. You can sign up for the Ontario Schools Battery recycling chal-lenge and finish all 5 missions you can have a chance to 1 of 2 trips to Great Wolf Lodge! I wanted to sign up for Bat-tery Boss because I thought I could try something new and when I started it was fun.

The painting of our school

continued over the holidays and

will continue throughout the month.

Everything is looking so nice!

PRINTER CARTRIDGES

We are continuing to collect empty

Ink and Toner Cartridges to keep

them out of the landfills. We can

accept all brands. We sent off

our first box of cartridges before

the holidays! The returned car-

tridges are remanufactured into new ink or toner

cartridges or they are recycled. Please continue to

send in your cartridges.

In September I wanted to start the chess but there were a lot of setbacks but in november it finally got started in November. Now in December were in the second round of the tournament. . The lead-ers are me (Ian) and Ms Gadzo. Chess Club meet-ings are on Wednesday and Friday at 1 break. There are around 20 members in chess club. This number is unreal for a student run club in a small school. What we do in chess club is pretty simple 1. We find our match 2. We sit down 3. We play chess.

Cleaning your hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs. Regular hand cleaning with soap and water, or an alcohol based hand sanitizer will re-duce the risk of getting sick. Cleaning your hands should occur: - Before preparing meals - Before eating - After using the washroom - After coughing or sneezing - After blowing your nose - After playing with pets - After playing outdoors

Use warm water and soap and lather and scrub for at least 15 seconds if your hands are visibly dirty. For more information, go to www.niagararegion.ca/health

CLEAN YOUR HANDS

SHALOM MANOR

By Luke S.

Today I went to Shalom Manor I was partnered with Mr. J. We call our partners Bingo Buddies. We played Bingo and we sung some carols. My buddy is 85 years old. My buddy survived World War 2 in the Netherlands and actually stayed in the Netherlands when World war 2 occurred. His favourite sport is football.

CHESS CLUB

By Ian D.

FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION

The French Immersion program offered at Central Public School is open to all students in

Year 2 (Senior) Kindergarten. If you want your child to develop a high proficiency and

fluency in Canada’s two official languages, French Immersion has a great deal to offer.

FEATURES OF THE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM:

- Development of French language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing from Grades one to twelve;

- Designed to be a second-language program for children whose first language is NOT French;

- Current enrolment of over 2,000 elementary students;

- Certificate of French Immersion Studies awarded upon successful completion of the elementary and secondary immersion

programs;

- Opportunity to challenge the Diplôme d’études de langue française (DELF) exam in Grade 12 ;

- Promotes understanding of different cultures;

- Provides additional opportunities for employment using French as the working language;

- Increased ability to communicate and interact with confidence in French.

Registration will open January 6th, 2020

For more information about French Immersion in the District School Board of Niagara visit www.dsbn.org/fi or speak to your

school principal.

A Parent Information evening will be held on January 9, 2020 at Central Public School from 6:00 pm.

Winter is a time of wonder for many children; many enjoy the crisp air, the freshly fallen snow

and participating in a whole host of exciting winter sports and activities.

Although we feel it is important for students to spend some time outside each day exercising and

socializing with their peers, there are times when bitterly cold temperatures and other inclement

weather conditions require that we keep children inside.

Because Niagara is such a large geographical area, and weather conditions may vary from one municipality to

the next, the decision whether or not to hold recess outdoors is made by the individual school principal. When

making this decision, principals will often consult with neighbouring schools and if the decision to send children

outside is made, yard duty staff have walkie-talkies so that they can communicate with the office to sound the

bells to bring students in earlier.

The health and well-being of our students is a top priority at DSBN, and if it is determined that

the weather conditions pose a risk to their safety, students will be kept indoors. Extreme cold

weather alerts issued by the Niagara Region are often good indicators that students will stay

inside.

Even when temperatures are not low enough to necessitate an indoor recess, it still may be quite cold outside.

Here are a few tips to help ensure that your child stays warm during the cold winter months.

• Try to send children to school with plenty of layers, such as long underwear, sweatshirts, sweaters and pullo-

vers. Layering their clothing will allow them to add or remove items depending on the weather.

• Students should have a warm winter coat that repels the snow, sleet and rain, while blocking the wind.

• Warm socks and boots will keep their feet warm and dry in the snow and slush.

• Hats are one of the most important parts of dressing warmly in the winter. A thick winter hat will keep students

from losing too much of that essential body heat.

• Put on a good pair of gloves or mittens that are water-resistant as well. Gloves will keep kids’ hands toasty

warm and protect their skin from becoming damaged by the wind and chill.

If you have any questions about our inclement weather procedures, please visit our website dsbn.org, or contact

the school.

Students are not kept in at breaks due to illness as fresh air and exercise are essential to a

healthy mind and body. If your child is well enough to be at school, we consider him/her well

enough to be outside. Colds and coughs will not be affected if the student is properly dressed

and does not over-extend him/herself. We feel very strongly that if the child is too ill to go

outside during the break, it would be in the child’s best interest to remain at home for the day.

If you believe your child is an exceptional case, please contact Ms. Nunnenmacher to discuss the

situation.

WINTER REMINDERS

Check out our Website!!

http://park.dsbn.org/

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT

INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES

There may be times during the school year where inclement weather or other situations could cause transporta-

tion cancellations or school closures.

At times when student transportation has been cancelled and schools remain open, the decision of whether or

not to have children in school on that day rests with the parent or guardian.

Should you decide not to send your child to school in the event that transportation is cancelled but schools re-

main open, or if your child is ill or late, please ensure that you notify the school through Safe Arrival of your

child’s absence.

A key resource in any emergency is the DSBN Emergency Information form that you filled out at the beginning

of the school year. Please let us know of any changes in contact information or procedures you wish to be fol-

lowed throughout the school year.

Information about transportation cancellations and school closures will be available as soon as it is available

through the following channels:

Websites: www.dsbn.org www.nsts.ca

Subscription Features: DSBN Facebook, Twitter, NSTS Transportation Delay or Cancellation Alerts

Phone: Niagara Student Transportation Services 905-346-0290 Voice Auto Attendant

Radio Stations: CKTB (610 AM) St. Catharines, CHTZ-FM (97.7 FM) St. Catharines, CHRE (105.7 FM) St. Cath-

arines, CKEY (105.1 FM) Niagara Falls/Fort Erie

Television Stations: Cogeco Channel 10

COUNCIL CORNER Hi Park Families!

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful two weeks off and enjoyed the Holidays with your families. We are officially into the last half of the school year and will have lots happening as we look forward into the spring...Please join us at our next School Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 28th at 6pm. Looking

forward to seeing lots of faces this month!

Your School Council,

Shannon, Jody, Jessica & Debbie

MAD SCIENCE CLUB

Click to access our

Facebook Page!!

IMAGINATION INVESTIGATION:

Come and investigate what science has to offer. Stu-dents get engrossed in entomology! They find out that insects are arthropods and inspect authentic insect specimens. They will dig-in to Earth science! Earth’s layers are introduced with a spotlight on its outer rocky crust. Children conduct hands-on experiments to understand how and why weather occurs. They learn how air affects weather and will perform experiments to prove that air has mass and takes up space. They will discover that life on Earth is difficult without simple ma-chines. We will test their skills with the six different types of simple machines and explore how they work. Children are introduced to the science techniques used to

investigate and analyze crime scene evidence. Children will also get clued in on the chemical reactions that occur when they prepare, analyze, and digest their food. Movie Effects is an exciting introduction to the science involved in the spec-tacular special effects and technology that are behind motion picture magic. Chil-dren test, play, and ponder over what makes toys work. They spin into action with

kinetic top toys and see how stored energy is released.

TOPICS: Bugs, Detective Science, Earthworks, Kitchen Chemistry, Mad Machines,

Movie Effects, Science of Toys, Walloping Weather.

When to Keep Your Child at Home

Please keep your child at home and away from others if he/she has any of these symptoms:

Fever

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Rash

Frequent Coughing or Sneezing

Yellow or Green Discharge from the Nose, Ears or Eyes

Sore Throat

Contact your family doctor for advice about care and treatment. For more information, go to

www.niagararegion.ca/health

At any point during the year if you, your family or friends have batteries to dis-

pose of send them to us so we can recycle them properly and keep them out of our

landfills! Not only will the batteries we collect benefit the environment, Sick Kids

will also benefit, plus it could give our school the chance to win the challenge!

At any point during the year if you, your family or friends have

any of the items listed below to dispose of send them to us so we

can recycle them properly and keep them out of our landfills!

Healthy Schools Niagara - School Health Newsletter

January 2020

Happy New Year! It’s officially 2020 and I hope everyone had the chance to enjoy your holidays and relax. In this January School Health Newslet-

ter I want to take the time to acknowledge some programs we offer through Niagara Region Public Health and some interesting programs I can

implement in your school!

Screen Smart Week! – Coming Soon

Never before has there been such a wealth of knowledge available right at our fingertips. Did you know that over half of elementary aged students

own a smartphone? Students must develop the skills to manage screen time appropriately in order to live healthy, balanced lives.

Screen Smart Week is a school based screen time program that encourages students to choose active time over screen time. Schools are encour-

aged to host a Screen Smart Week at their school to promote healthy screen time behaviors.

Stay tuned for more information regarding Niagara Screen Smart Week!

Niagara Parents

Do you have questions about your child’s

health or growth and development?

Now you can:

• Call

• Email

• Live Chat With a Public Health Nurse at Niagara Parents.

Nurses are happy to provide reliable advice about; pregnancy, newborn care, behavioural issues, child or parental mental health concerns, and

community supports. A Public Health Nurse is available to answer your questions Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm. You are also able to register

for many of our clinics and classes at niagararegion.ca/parents. We’re with you every step of the way!

Nurse Austin’s Healthy School Highlight

Similar to last month, I would like to start highlighting some of the amazing work some of my Healthy Schools Clubs have been working on! I hope

it gives you some insight into some of the cool projects we’ve been working on, and gives some ideas on what we can implement at your school!

January’s Nurse Austin’s Healthy School Highlight is The Woodland Wellness Wolves at Woodland Public School! On December 18th, the

Wellness Wolves and I went out to bear the cold weather for our Winter Wellness Walk!

Following our Healthy School’s Survey, the students came up with the idea of creating a walk to encourage Physical Activity and Healthy Eating

over the Holidays. Students ran, danced, hopped, and galloped their way across the playground to multiple checkpoints where they were asked

questions about “Healthy Eating over the Holidays”, “Staying Active over the Holidays”, and “How to Dress for the Weather”. The Students were

then encouraged to spin our Activity Wheel and win a prize!

Great work Wellness Wolves!

Start the Year with Clear Vision!

Children who have trouble seeing may struggle to learn and take part in activities at school. Children are often unaware of their own vision prob-

lems, so many issues can go unnoticed and untreated. If untreated, some vision problems may affect a child’s vision for life.

Eye exams with an optometrist are important to identify and treat any possible vision issues.

Yearly eye exams are free for anyone under 20 with a valid OHIP card. Families can find eye doctors in their community by visiting

findaneyedoctor.ca

Stay Connected

Remember to use #HealthySchoolsNiagara to show off all your Healthy Schools work on your social media channels!