News from the Lion’s Den
December 2016
Acting Principal: Shannon Atherton
Acting Vice-Principal: Sheila Baker
(506) 357-4075
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Fundraising Updates
Our recent fundraisers have been very successful!
Santa’s Little Helpers campaign helped us raise
close to $2900.00 which helps fund student
activities.
Our Christmas Bazaar also raised almost $5000.00
for our school and we are still selling tickets! The
time and effort put in to this event is much
appreciated! We had PALS and parents who spent a
great deal of time soliciting local businesses for
donations, not to mention the time to organize, set
up and clean up. What a great event!
With these funds, we are able to reduce and cover
costs for a variety of student activities that take
place throughout the year, as well as student
breakfast. So far this year, our students have been
able to have Celtic Rathskallions and will be enjoying
a concert from Art Richard in January. Fundraising
also allows us to reduce the cost for busses for
field trips.
Christmas Extravaganza is Coming Up!
We are still in need of donations for this event!
These can be sent in up until Friday, and
students can bring a maximum of $2 to purchase
their gifts so students can purchase two gifts.
Students will be buying gifts on Tuesday, Dec.
20! Thanks to the Grade 2 class who are helping
organize this event!
POWER Challenge Update
Congratulations to all students and families who
have been regular participants of the POWER
Challenge!
The next 6 week POWER Challenge will be sent out
after Christmas Break. Let’s set a school wide
participation goal of 85%. All students that participate
will have a chance to win prizes at our monthly CARE
assemblies and students who participate in all 6 weeks
of the challenge will earn a certificate and a prize.
CARE CLUB UPDATE
For those students in grades 3-5 who participate
in afterschool CARE CLUB on Thursdays, please
note that the last day for CARE CLUB before
the holidays is December 1st. CARE Club will
resume on Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Dates to Remember:
Thurs. Dec. 8
After School Movie – “The Search
for Santa Paws” 3:05pm-4:30pm
Mon. Dec. 12
The Grinch comes to visit our school
for a read aloud!
Tues. Dec 13
Christmas Concert 9:30am and
11:30am (snowdate Dec. 15)
Fri. Dec. 23
Last Day of School Before
Holidays
Mon. Jan. 9
Professional Learning Day for
Teachers – NO SCHOOL FOR
STUDENTS
Tues. Jan. 10
First Day Back After Holidays
It is COLD Outside!
The temperature outside has definitely changed
and students need to be dressed for the
weather. All students should be coming to school
dressed to go outside. We go outside each day
at least twice and students look forward to
playing outside with friends. Please ensure that
your child is dressed with coat, boots,
snowpants, hat, mitts. Thank you!
Candy Grams for Sale!
The grade 3 -5 students will be selling Candy Cane
Grams at recess on Monday, Dec. 12 and
Wednesday, Dec.14. They will also be sold at the
Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13 if parents
would like to buy for their child.
The Candy Grams will be sold for 50 cents
each and students can write a special message to be
attached for a friend. These will be delivered the
week before Christmas break to students. Half of
the money raised will go towards the fundraising for
the Grade 3-5 Field trip and the other half of the
proceeds will be donated to the Oromocto Food
Bank.
We also have a bin that we are using to collect food
for the Community Kitchen. It is set up outside the
office. Please feel free to drop off food items
anytime.
Our students love to give back to the
community!
CARE THEME FOR DECEMBER:
Our students are participating in Dots for Kids Day
– Ring a Bell Campaign on Friday, December 2.
This campaign is about taking positive actions and
improving outcomes for kids’ mental health in New
Brunswick.
The Public Health Agency of Canada describes
positive mental health as “the capacity of each and
all of us to feel, think, and act in ways that enhance
our ability to enjoy life and deal with the
challenges we face. It is a positive sense of
emotional and spiritual well-being that respects the
importance of culture, equity, social justice,
interconnections and personal dignity.”
12 WAYS TO BOOST MENTAL FITNESS:
1) Be Active Everyday
2) It’s all about teamwork- Learn to ask for help
3) Take time to yourself-Make time to do things you
enjoy
4) Have courage to be imperfect – no one is perfect
5) Laugh out loud everyday
6) Take time to focus on the good things
7) Spend time with people who make you feel good –
good friendships and family relationships are
important!
8) Get your zzzzz’s
9) Give yourself some headspace-Take time for
yourself to clear your head
10) Talk out your troubles – let your family and friends
know when you are having a bad day
11) Join a club or activity
12) Remember, this too shall pass. Try not to be
negative about things. Focus on things you can
control.
Hot Lunch and Milk Program
Please remember that Hot Lunch orders need
to be sent in on Thursdays. We will not accept
any orders on Monday. Also, check to ensure
that you have your child’s name on each form,
and that the items are checked off.
Menus for the rest of December will be sent
home soon– please remember that there is milk
only the week of Dec. 12-16 as there will be no
milk the last week before holidays. Also, there
will be no hot lunch the first week back after
the holidays, but will start up again January 16,
2017.
SAFE ARRIVAL
If your child is not attending school on a
given day or has an appointment, please
call 357-4075 and leave a message to let
us know. Thanks!
RESPONSIBILITY
Our students have been working hard on
Perseverance this month. Students have been
reminded not to give up and to keep trying,
even when something is difficult. Throughout
the month of December, we will focus on
RESPONSIBILITY. Students are responsible
for their actions and behaviours, and we have a
responsibility to do our very best here at
school. It is important for students have
responsibilities at home too!
PSSC Meeting is rescheduled
for Wednesday, December 6.
After School Movie – The Search for Santa Paws
A reminder that the permission slip for this was
already sent home and is due back by
Wednesday, Dec. 7. The cost is $5.00 (includes
juice and popcorn) and the movie will begin
around 3:05pm on Thursday after school. Parents
are asked to be here by 4:30 pm for pick up.
Proceeds go towards Art Supplies and Wellness
initiatives. Please send back the permission slip if
your child is attending. Students will not be
permitted to phone and ask for permission the
day of the movie.
Reminder - School Cancellations
We are ZONE 7 for school closures. Also, please
remember that we need to be able to reach you at
all times during the school day, in case of
emergency or closure during the school day. Make
sure that your contact information is updated.
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Bus Loading Zone
When you are dropping off
or picking up your
children, please do not use
the bus loading zone. This
is reserved for buses.
This is especially
important from 8:10am8:45am and from 1:45pm3:15pm daily, and from
11:40am-12:15pm
on
.
Fridays.