Week of December 13, 2010

We have a busy week ahead of us - getting everything wrapped up before our two week holiday!

The highlight of the week will be our annual Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.
As well, the grades 6, 7 and 8's will be having a dance in the afternoon of Friday, December 17.

Reminder! The School Council is coordinating the Library Gift program once again this year.  If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for that special teacher or child care provider, there is no better way to say "thank you" than to add a book in his or her name to the CHPS library!  We'll add a template inside the cover to say who donated the book and in whose name.  Since good quality volumes that are made to last cost at least $10, we're asking that your donation be $10 or more.
NOTE:  The School Council is a registered Canadian charity.  They will provide tax recipts upon request.
Please return your forms and cash or chque this week in a baggie marked LIBRARY GIFT.
The School Council thanks you for your continued support of the library refurbishment program.  Happy Holidays!

Reminder! The School Council is hosting a Bake Sale just before (and after) the Holiday Concert this Thursday night.  If you can donate a festive treat to the table, please return the bake sale flyer to the school by Wednesday to let us know.  And remember to bring a little spending money on concert night.  You won't want to miss out on the goodies!  It's an easy and inexpensive way to prepare for your holiday guests - and the proceeds go towards improving the CHPS library for all of our students!
The School Council looks forward to greeting you at the Bake Sale table on Thursday night!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Welcome to December!
Here's what is on this month...
Thurs., Dec. 9 at 11:30 a.m. is our 12th annual Multicultural Luncheon.  Forms have been sent home.
Fri., Dec. 10 - Immunization Clinic.  Gr. 7's are being immunized for Meningitis and Gr. 8 girls will get their HPV.
Thurs.,  Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to join us for our Annual Holiday Concert and Parent Council Bake Sale
Fri., Dec. 17 - Term 2 Milk Orders are due.  The Gr. 6, 7, and 8's will be having a dance in the afternoon.
Mon., Dec. 20 - Fri. Dec. 31 are our Christmas Holidays - no school!

Monday, November 22, 2010

A special assembly was held this morning to introduce our
new school-wide student recognition program called Cougar PAWS.
This program is based on the 10 OCDSB Character Traits
which are listed in each student's agenda, displayed in classrooms and discussed with students regularly.
In addition, we recognized the importance of Bullying Awareness Week, which has just concluded.
It was a great way to start a Monday!

Don't forget that this Friday, November 26 is a PD Day, and there will be no school for students.

Also, mark your calendars for these yearly favourite events, coming up in December:

- Multicultural Lunch on Thursday, December 9 (volunteers welcome - please call the office)

- Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 16 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in our gymnasium.

Invitation

Carleton Heights Child Care Centre Inc.

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 

Dinner for the adults is served beginning at 4:45 p.m. 

Business Meeting begins at 5:15 p.m. sharp 

Child care and a pizza party is provided for all of the children

Showtime begins at 5:50 p.m.

Please join us for a spectacular evening that will include amazing performances by the Junkyard Symphony and the extremely talented Children of Carleton Heights Child Care Centre

It will be a fun-filled and unforgettable evening!!

We look forward to seeing you there.

Please RSVP at the Centre

November 11, 2010

Mr. T's Website!

Mr. Scott Towaij (Mr. T) has an amazing website loaded with information on what his Grade 7 class is doing, as well as links to other sites that parents and students alike will find helpful and interesting.

MisterT.ca

Nina McFarland's JK/SK Blog

Nina McFarland, our morning JK/SK teacher, would like to share all the wonderful things her class is doing.
Please visit her blog at
kindergartenkids.wordpress.com

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Our Progress Reports were sent home last Thursday, November 4.  You will have noticed the different format for this report.  There will be two more Report Cards sent home - one in February and one in March (these will follow the old Report Card format).

As a follow up to our Progress Reports going home, we will be holding Parent Teacher Interviews on Thursday, November 11 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 12 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Please note that there is no school on Friday, November 12 for students.

Our entire school enjoyed an exciting Inuit dancing and drumming performance given by the grandfather of one of our grade one students last Thursday.

We will be doing Photo retakes and Group Photos on Monday, November 15.

Welcome to our new BLOG!

With Carleton Heights Public School experiencing so many new and exciting things this year, we thought we'd add one more thing...  Welcome to our new BLOG!  The intent is to have a quick place of reference for parents and students to check, with announcements, reminders, happenings, etc.  Our aim is to provide frequent updates.  Feel free to forward any comments or suggestions to the office.