Safe Arrival Line

24 hours

Toll Free Number: 1-844-350-2646

Website:

attendance.ddsb.ca

Shannon Robertson Principal

Jane Irvine

Vice Principal

Melody Colatosti Melissa Welker Admin. Assistants

Silvia Peterson Superintendent

Margaret Lazarus

Admin. Officer

Oshawa Trustees Michael Barrett

Linda Stone Linda Lowery

What a Fabulous October Hurricanes…

Our students are diving deep into their learning in all subjects. I’ve seen students creating surveys, presenting about themselves in French, solv-ing number problems and researching about Canada pre-Confederation. There’s a love of learning at WEH! This week on Wednesday students in grades 4 to 7 are participating in MATHLETES math competition and games. Students will have a ton of fun completing math challenges and competing against each other. Thank you for supporting the SCC Fresh From the Farm fundraiser. Funds raised from this will be used to support programs.

There are many programs and events in our school that rely on commu-nity volunteers. We are so happy to have an active volunteer group at WEH. All of our volunteers who will spend time with students require a volunteer police check.

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Walter E.Harris P.S. Home of the Hurricanes

Mission Statement “A unique and caring experience” “Me tient à coeur.”

495 Central Blvd North,

Oshawa, ON L1G 6A2 Canada

Some Dates of Significance for October 2017 The DDSB and the Equity and Inclusive Education Department recognize and value all dimensions of diversity. As we continue to implement equitable principles and practices, it is important to acknowledge dates of significance that recog-nize groups that have historically been marginalized, diverse faith groups, creeds and organizations. The following dates highlight observances that are notable as we continue to polish the equity lens and broaden our educational focus; rec-ognizing information from the United Nations (UN), the Federal Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the Interfaith Calendar and the Multifaith Council of Ontario. Please note: this is not meant to be an exhaustive list and there may be other celebrations and religious dates that are not addressed.

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Message From Administration Continued... Thank you to all of the community for following our Kiss n’ Ride procedures. Follow-ing the rules and being patient helps things move smoother and keeps our children safe. Safety First! Our Terry Fox Run was a huge success! We are still counting the total money raised for the Terry Fox Foundation. Many thanks to the volunteers who came out to sup-port our students. October is designated Islamic History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. As we move through October, many of our families in the community are celebrating holi-days, including Thanksgiving (October 9) and Diwali (October 18 – 22). We wish all of our students safe and happy celebrations!

Yours in education,

Mrs. Robertson

Parents, please continue to discuss road safety with your son/daughter, and the dangers of cross-ing roads between parked cars and buses. We must not let convenience, or inattentiveness, cre-ate a safety concern for our children. We have several staff out on duty during entry and dismissal times, wearing safety vests and helping students cross our driveway at crosswalks. Please wait for them before having a student enter or exit a vehicle Please check your child’s agenda for information about Drop off, Parking and Crossing Guard times and procedures.

Dogs on

School Property

While pets can be valued family members, we ask that you please leave your dog at home, or keep it leashed on the sidewalk, off of school property. Even a puppy can have a ‘bad day’, and many of our students feel unsafe around dogs, large or small. It is best to avoid unnecessary accidents or uneasiness.Thank you for your cooperation and under-standing.

Walter E Harris P.S. Website: http://www.ddsb.ca/school/waltereharris Follow us on Twitter @écoleWEH

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School Community Council ALL ARE WELCOME!

Second Meeting: October The SCC is a group of interested parents, guardi ans and school members who meet once a month. This advisory body plans fundraising and student activities, working together to make the school a better place for all.

WEH VOLUNTEERS APPRECTIATED: CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECK REQUIRED: There are many programs and events in our school that rely on community volunteers. We are so happy to have an active volunteer group at WEH. All of our volunteers who will spend time with students re-quire a volunteer police check. Some of the ways volunteers help are:

Additional supervision on field trips Driving to sports events Helping at special events such as the Terry Fox Run, Dance-A-Thon, Earth Day Reading with students Preparing our Health Snack program Scientist in the Schools Classroom special events

If you are interested in being a volunteer at WEH, please inform the office to receive a personalized vol-unteer check letter. This letter can be brought to any police station and the cost of the volunteer check is reduced.

Dates to Remember

No School ……………..…. October 6

No School……...……….. .. October 9

Mathletes…………………...October 11

SCC Meeting….…..….........October 16

Purple Shirt Day…..……….October 24

Pizza Day……………..…….October 30

Picture Retake………..…...October 30

Scent Sensitivities at School

Use sense with scents.

Please be mindful that there are a number of staff

and students with scent sensitivities.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Gifted Testing

Below are te gifted testing dates:

October 24th

October 25th

October 26th

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FREE MATH HOMEWORK HELP FOR GR. 7-10 STUDENTS

The Homework Help Program offers free on-line math homework support for students in

grades 7-10 and their parents. All eligible Durham District School Board Grade 7 -10

Math students can register for individual account access to the Independent Learning

Centre’s online math tutoring at https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/

Ontario certified math teachers provide one-on-one, confidential tutoring support to stu-

dents from Sunday through Thursday, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. There are interactive discussion

rooms for each grade where students can view a current lesson, watch tutors draw on a

whiteboard and then type their own questions for clarification. Many rooms now provide

one-way audio capabilities, enabling tutors to speak to students while guiding them

through solutions. “Interactive Tutorials”, “Best Sessions” and “Listen-and-Learn” ses-

sions are among the resources available for students needing help, 24/7.

SCC Pizza Day Information Our pizza comes from Pizza Pizza which adheres to the DDSB and Ministry School Food and Beverage Pol-icy. Slices are Pepperoni or Cheese for $2 a slice. Payment can be made in cash, cheque or through School Cash Online.

Please visit the school website announcement for more information and order forms. SCC Pizza Days will be once a month on the following dates:

Orders Due Pizza Day

October 26 October 30

November 23 November 27

December 14 December 18

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On October 24, 2017 schools across Ontario will participate in Dress Purple Day to share the message that child abuse and neglect can be prevented and that help is avail-able.

The Dress Purple Day campaign is led by Children's Aid Societies, a key partner in keeping children and youth safe.

This year the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS) launched an excit-ing initiative to help students and teachers engage in important conversations during the month of October about their safety and well-being.

Classroom resources are available to help teachers discuss with students their safety and well-being, and how to identify helping adults in the community.

The theme is "It takes a village to keep kids safe." Resources are available at oacas.org.

Your child's school will be participating in Dress Purple Day and will learn how the vil-lage they live in helps to keep them safe.

We hope that you will encourage your child to wear something purple on October 24 to recognize the day. If this is not possible, speak to your child's teacher for other purple options.

To learn more about Dress Purple Day and the Child Abuse Prevention Month cam-paign, please visit the OACAS website at oacas.org.

Thank you for your support.

October is Child Abuse Prevention Month

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