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February 11, 2021 Newsletter # 10 Queen Elizabeth School Ms. J. Simpson Principal Mr. B. Gordon Vice-Principal 1905 Eastlake Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 0W9 Ph. 683-7420 Fax 657-3933 WWW. QUEENELIZABETHSCHOOL.SPSD.SK.CA Superintendent: Mr. M. Kachur School Trustee: Mr. R. Tait QEXCA —Community Associaon for the Exhibion/Queen Elizabeth/Haultain Neighbourhoods Email: [email protected] or visit www.qexca.ca for programming and event updates—newsleers are available at the school office Administrave Message Looking into next week’s Environment Canada forecast, it’s looking like Saskatoon might move out of the cold freezer mode and into more seasonal temperatures! Just in me for Family Day on Monday and winter break for the rest of the week! We hope you are able to parcipate in our SCC’s BINGO challenge – look for that challenge in a separate email on Friday, February 12 th ! This week was Staff Appreciaon Week and we are so proud of our staff – teachers, EAs, library technician, office staff, caretakers – for all the work they do in support of our students! Thank you so much to our Parent Fundraising Team for giſting staff a lunch yesterday! It is greatly appreciated. And, thanks to all families for their connued support in making Queen Elizabeth School a great place to be! We hope our grade 8 students are able to review as many Collegiate Open Houses – virtual links sent to them by our grade 7/8 teacher – as possible. Registraon forms will be sent home this week for their consideraon and need to be returned the week of the 22 nd . We are also pleased that Kindergarten registraon forms connue to roll in for next year! Virtual Open Houses will be offered in April with more informaon to be sent out closer to that me. Have a wonderful week next week and we look forward to seeing you all back with us on Monday, February 22 nd ! Sincerely, Ms. Janet Simpson Mr. Brent Gordon Principal Vice Principal DATES TO REMEMBER Feb 12 Chinese New Year (Year of the Ox) 15 Family Day Holiday 16—19 February Break 24 Pink Shirt Day 22—26 Pink Week Mar 08 PD/Planning Day 15 Report Cards Go Home 18 Term 2 Conferences—Evening 19 Term 2 Conferences—Morning 19 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Apr 02 Good Friday 05—09 Spring Break Queen Elizabeth Cooperative Preschool is now accepting registrations for fall programming Monday/Wednesday/Friday session: 4—5 years old Tuesday/Thursday session: 3—4 years old Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. upstairs in Queen Elizabeth School Please email [email protected] for more information
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February 11, 2021
Newsletter # 10
Queen Elizabeth School Ms. J. Simpson
Principal
Mr. B. Gordon
Vice-Principal
1905 Eastlake Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7J 0W9
Ph. 683-7420 Fax 657-3933
WWW. QUEENELIZABETHSCHOOL.SPSD.SK.CA
Superintendent: Mr. M. Kachur
School Trustee: Mr. R. Tait
QEXCA —Community Association for the Exhibition/Queen Elizabeth/Haultain Neighbourhoods Email: [email protected] or visit www.qexca.ca for programming and event updates—newsletters are available at the school office
Administrative Message
Looking into next week’s Environment Canada forecast, it’s looking like Saskatoon might move out of the cold freezer mode and into more seasonal temperatures! Just in time for Family Day on Monday and winter break for the rest of the week! We hope you are able to participate in our SCC’s BINGO challenge – look for that challenge in a separate email on Friday, February 12th!
This week was Staff Appreciation Week and we are so proud of our staff – teachers, EAs, library technician, office staff, caretakers – for all the work they do in support of our students! Thank you so much to our Parent Fundraising Team for gifting staff a lunch yesterday! It is greatly appreciated. And, thanks to all families for their continued support in making Queen Elizabeth School a great place to be!
We hope our grade 8 students are able to review as many Collegiate Open Houses – virtual links sent to them by our grade 7/8 teacher – as possible. Registration forms will be sent home this week for their consideration and need to be returned the week of the 22nd. We are also pleased that Kindergarten registration forms continue to roll in for next year! Virtual Open Houses will be offered in April with more information to be sent out closer to that time.
Have a wonderful week next week and we look forward to seeing you all back with us on Monday, February 22nd!
Sincerely, Ms. Janet Simpson Mr. Brent Gordon Principal Vice Principal
DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb 12 Chinese New Year (Year of the Ox) 15 Family Day Holiday 16—19 February Break 24 Pink Shirt Day 22—26 Pink Week Mar 08 PD/Planning Day 15 Report Cards Go Home 18 Term 2 Conferences—Evening 19 Term 2 Conferences—Morning 19 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Apr 02 Good Friday 05—09 Spring Break
Queen Elizabeth Cooperative Preschool is now accepting registrations for fall programming
Monday/Wednesday/Friday session: 4—5 years old
Tuesday/Thursday session: 3—4 years old
Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. upstairs
in Queen Elizabeth School
Please email [email protected] for more information
Visitors to the school are not permitted at the present time.
If you need to pick your child up early or drop
something off for your child during the school day,
please call the office at 306-683-7420.
We can meet you at the front doors or
send your child out to meet you.
Thank you for your continued support!
Please remember that all students are expected to go outside for fresh air during recesses on days where the temperature including wind chill is less than ¯27° Celsius. Students should dress according the current weather to ensure they are comfortable while outdoors. If your child cannot go outdoors due to health reasons, please send a signed and dated note to your child’s teacher. Students without a parental note will be expected to spend their recess outdoors.
A Healthy Lunch, as Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Finding creative ways to keep your child excited about lunch can seem
difficult! The good news is that it only takes three easy steps to pack a
lunch that is full of nutritious and delicious foods, exciting and good for
the environment.
1. Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
Take a look at Canada’s Food Guide. A healthy lunch contains foods
from all of the four food groups. You can get creative with sandwiches
by trying a variety of breads, wraps and rolls. Fill sandwiches with
healthy foods like lean meats, cheeses and vegetables.
Create a lunch checklist:
Vegetable and fruit (choose dark green and orange vegetables
and a fruit for dessert)
Grain product (choose whole grain often)
Milk and alternatives (choose low fat milk)
Meat and alternatives (choose low fat meat)
Healthy beverage (water, milk or fruit juice)
2. A Winning Combination!
Add some excitement to children’s lunches. Use cookie cutters to cut
fun shapes into sandwiches, melons and other healthy foods. Special
notes and stickers are great “treats” rather than the high fat or high
sugar foods. Involve your children in planning and preparing lunches.
3. Trash-less Lunches
A trash-less lunch is not only great for the environment, but it is less
expensive! Here are some tips to pack a trash-less lunch.
Pack sandwiches and other main dishes, fresh fruit and fresh
vegetables in reusable lunch containers.
Pack beverages in reusable drink containers.
Written by the Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan (2009)
In this school, we are a team!
We respect ourselves and
each other!
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February 10, 2021
FROM THE BOARD TABLEBoard approves calendar; first day of classes Sept. 1
Elementary and high school students will begin the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, according to the school year calendar approved by the Board of Education during its Feb. 9 meeting.
The calendar represents a total of 185 instructional days for elementary students and 182 days for collegiate students, with a minimum of 950 hours of instruction.
The calendar includes a 17-day winter break around Christmas and New Year’s Day, a nine-day break in February that includes the Family Day holiday and a 10-day spring break in conjunction with the Easter long weekend. The final day of classes for students will be June 29, 2022.
Dates for professional development and school operations days at both the elementary and high school level are still to be determined.
Other meeting highlights included:
• Providing online learning opportunities for families has resulted in new approaches by kindergarten teachers to deliver curricular outcomes. Trustees heard during the Celebrating Excellence portion of the meeting that teachers have used live classroom sessions, activities students complete on their own, and inviting online classrooms as some of the approaches to help students learn in their homes.
• Trustees received the annual report of the Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation. The foundation is an independent charity dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for students. In 2021-22, the foundation will fund 14 full-day prekindergarten programs and 14 full-day kindergarten programs through its Early Learning Equal Start program.
Reports and information presented at board meetings can be found at saskatoonpublicschools.ca. The next meeting of the Board of Education is Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 5 p.m. Due to COVID-19 and physical distancing guidelines, members of the public may attend regular board meetings virtually. If you wish to attend please contact Estelle Allington, Executive Assistant to the Board of Education, to request the link to the virtual meeting.
EVERY STUDENT IS• Known• Valued • Believed In
UNIQUE PROGRAMSINFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATESFEBRUARY 15 Family Day Holiday
FEBRUARY 16-19 Feb. Break—no school
MARCH 2 Final Day of Quint 3 for Grade 9-12 students
MARCH 3 PD/Operations Day —Grade 9-12 Students do not attend
MARCH 4 First day of Quint 4 for Grade 9-12 students
MARCH 8 PD/Operations Day —Prek to Gr. 8 Students do not attend
MARCH 16 Saskatoon Board of Education Meeting 5 p.m.
Whether it’s a specific interest you’d like to cultivate or an adventure that takes you outside the classroom, our elementary schools and collegiates offer unique learning opportunities to meet the needs and interests of students. Check out the Unique Programs Guide at saskatoonpublicschools.ca and visit the program websites for details, applications, and information about upcoming virtual open houses and meetings.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS Creative Action (Grade 8)www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/creativeaction
Ecoquest (Grade 8)www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/ecoquest
Flex Program (Grades 6–12) www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/flex
iGen (Grade 6)www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/igen
Let’s Lead—Nīkānētān (Grade 8)www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/letslead
Montessori (Grades 1-8)www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/montessori
ScienceTrek (Grade 8)www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/sciencetrek
COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS Collective Voice (Grades 9)www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/collectivevoice
Flex Program (Grades 6–12) www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/flex
High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program (Grades 11-12) www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/hcap
International Baccalaureate (Grades 10-11)www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/ib
Media School (Grade 11) www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/mediaschool
Off The Grid (Grade 9) www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/offthegrid
Outdoor School (Grade 11) www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/outdoorschool
Softball Academy (Grades 9–12)www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca/softball
Saskatoon Public Schools is committed to creating safe, caring and accepting learning and work environments. It is our goal to work together with parents/caregivers/guardians and community partners to support students as they develop moral values, display ethical conduct, and achieve to the best of their ability.
Our school division will be recognizing Pink Week February 22–26 with activities and lessons in our schools. The week culminates with Pink Day on Wednesday Feb. 24, a day of awareness and celebration.
Students are encouraged to wear pink on Pink Day and throughout the week.
MEETYOURSCHOOLBOARDSASKATOONPUBLICSCHOOLS
MICHAELPIDWERBESKI
WARD 1
• Acclaimed in November 2020 civic election• Master’s Degree in Education (Foundations)• Worked in education sector for more than 30 years• Long-time resident who raised family in Ward 1
Contact Michael by phone 306.683.8461 or email at [email protected]
VERNON J.LINKLATER
WARD 2
• Fifth term as trustee for Ward 2 • Longest serving urban Indigenous trustee in Saskatchewan• Long-time resident who raised family in Ward 2• Recognizes the need for Indigenous people’s voice to be heard
Contact Vernon by phone 306.683.8462 or email at [email protected]
DONNA BANKSWARD 3
• Served as Ward 3 trustee for the past decade • Works to ensure every student receives a quality public education • Retired nurse• Proud parent of a son who graduated from Saskatoon Public Schools
Contact Donna by phone 306.683.8463 or email at [email protected]
COLLEEN MACPHERSON WARD 5 &
BOARD CHAIR
• Elected Board Chair in November 2020• Has served as Ward 5 trustee since 2009• Communications professional and former reporter• Proud parent of two sons who graduated from Saskatoon Public Schools
Contact Colleen by phone 306.683.8465 or email at [email protected]
KATHLEENBRANNEN
WARD 6
• Served as Ward 6 trustee since 2012• An educator who has taught English internationally, as well as voice and yoga• Served as a board member for the Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation• Proud parent of two Saskatoon Public Schools students
Contact Kathleen by phone 306.683.8466 or email at [email protected]
ROSSTAITWARD 7
• Served as Ward 7 trustee since 2016• Worked for Saskatoon Public Schools for more than 30 years• Operates a real estate business with his son• Proud parent of two children who attended Saskatoon Public Schools
Contact Ross by phone 306.683.8467 or email at [email protected]
KIM STRANDEN
WARD 4
• Elected to the Board of Education in November 2020• Attended Confederation Park School (now wâhkôhtowin School) and Mount Royal Collegiate• Long-time volunteer member of École Dundonald School Parent Council • Works for the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan
Contact Kim by phone 306.683.8464 or email at [email protected]
CHARMAINEBELLAMY
WARD 9
• Elected to the Board of Education in 2016• Registered Nurse and Primary Health Care manager directly involved in the COVID-19 response • Graduate of Aden Bowman Collegiate• Has two children who graduated from Walter Murray Collegiate and a third who currently attends John Dolan School
Contact Charmaine by phone 306.683.8469 or email at [email protected]
ANGELAARNESON
WARD 10
• Elected to the Board of Education in November 2020• More than 17 years of experience as an educator• Works as Program Advisor and Professional Development Facilitator for Saskatchewan Polytechnic• Proud parent of two children attending Saskatoon Public Schools
Contact Angela by phone 306.683.8460 or email at [email protected]
SUZANNEZWARYCH
WARD 8
• Elected to the Board of Education in 2016• Has a Ph.D in educational administration• Retired teacher and school administrator, now owner/ operator of a Saskatoon small business• Grandmother to two awesome Saskatoon Public Schools students
Contact Suzanne by phone 306.683.8468 or email at [email protected]
All board meeting dates and agendas are available at saskatoonpublicschools.ca
2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDARKindergarten—Grade 12
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 28 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 915 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 1622 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 2329 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 814 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 1521 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 2228 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 913 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 1620 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 2327 28 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 48 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 1115 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 1822 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 2529 30 31 26 27 28 29 30
Student First/Last Day
No School - Students/Teachers
All SPS Facilities Closed
STA Convention TBD
PD/Operations (K-12 No Students)
PD/Operations (K-8 No Students) TBD
PD/Operations (9-12 No Students) TBD
February 2022 March 2022 April 2022
May 2022 June 2022 Stat Holidays
August 2021 September 2021 October 2021
November 2021 December 2021 January 2022
2021-2022 School Calendar(Kindergarten-12)
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