École Meaford Community School Newsletter
Principal: Jill Nebb
http://www.mea.bwdsb.on.ca
June, 2015
Office Manager: Marilyne Saunders
A message from the Principal
Welcome to the last month of the school year. It is
hard to believe how quickly the academic year has
passed. I have enjoyed getting to know students
and their families. June is a busy month! Thank you
to everyone for their contributions and
encouragement toward our ‘Heroes for Hope’
shave-off and Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. Our
school motto is: ‘MCS stands tall, caring for all.’
This event certainly highlighted that we do indeed
live our motto. In addition, many of our classes
have been making scarecrows in preparation for
the Scarecrow Festival in the fall. Some of our
classes are also contributing to the community
garden being created on Highway 26. Finally, you
will have received a permission form for your child
to be involved in a Meaford Community Clean Up
Day to ‘give back’ to our community in thanks for all
of the wonderful ways that it contributes to the lives
of our families.
In anticipation of the warm weather, we remind
students and parents of the dress code that can be
found in the front section of each planner and the
expectation that all members of our school will
adhere to this. Thank you for respecting our
learning environment. It is also recommended that
students apply sunscreen each morning and carry
a travel size in their backpack, especially on days
when they will be outside for long periods of time.
Hats for outdoors are also recommended when
students are out in the sun.
Please note that our students do not canvas
door to door. In fact, it is the policy of the
Bluewater District School Board that this not
occur. If a child comes to your door asking for
funds, please decline and contact me at the
school.
I understand that it is a past practice that
parents submit, in writing, their requests for
certain class placements for the following
September. Instead of this format, please
give me a call at the school if you feel that
there is key information about your child
that you feel I should know in order to select
the best possible placement for his/her
academic and social growth. I will not be
changing students to different classes after
the first day of school unless we require a
school re-organization, so if there is
information that you wish to share with me,
please ensure that you do so before July 3rd.
You can reach me at 538-2260 x 527. Please
leave a voicemail if you do not reach me
directly and I will return your call.
The Meaford Hall and Cultural Foundation /
Community Foundation Grey Bruce offers a
very generous bursary to pay for students to
attend arts and cultural camps. The Meaford
Hall offers a number of theme camps including
drama, history buff, Rawk (rock), guitar, and a
musical theatre camp. Bursary applications are
easy, available to everyone, regardless of your
income, and available from the school (they are
hanging on the bulletin board outside the office,
along with brochures about the camps). Other
arts and cultural camps can also be sponsored
with the bursary. Camp—for free!
I look forward to seeing your children return to
school well-rested, happy and ready for another
year of growing and learning. Thank you for the
opportunity to work with you and them this year.
Have a wonderful summer with your children.
Jill Nebb
About Breakfast for Learning
Breakfast for Learning is committed to ensuring
students attend school well-nourished and ready
to learn. During the 2014/15 school year,
Breakfast for Learning invested in 2,174
breakfast, lunch and snack programs, serving
271,663 children and youth and providing over
44 million nourishing meals and snacks. Since
1992, Breakfast for Learning has helped 3.6
million children and youth across Canada enjoy
over 554 million healthy meals and snacks. For
more information, visit breakfastforlearning.ca.
Bus Buzz June
Moving over the summer? Have you advised
your school?
Please advise your child’s school if your child will
not be using the bus this coming year, or if
bussing needs have changed. All changes must
be initiated through your child’s school.
If your child is assigned to a bus route for
September you will receive an automated phone
message in the last week of August giving your
details (bus route number, bus stop location,
pickup/drop-off times, etc)
More information regarding school bus
transportation can be found at
www.brucegreyschoolbus.ca.
Grade 8 Graduation
Grade 8 Graduation will take place
on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at
Georgian Bay Secondary School at
7:00 p.m. Graduates are asked to
be at the school for 6:30 p.m. for the group picture.
Staff Changes
We wish all the best in their retirement
to Mrs. Amos, Mr. Francalanza and Mrs.
Emptage. We thank them for their positive
and enduring influence through their many
years of working with students.
We welcome Mr. A. Kulakowsky who will be
joining our teaching staff next year.
We welcome back Mrs. T. Carbert who will
be returning to our staff after a year at
home with her new little one!
Thank you to the Meaford Community
We received $225 from New Orleans Pizza for
their school night fundraiser.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
FOR SEPTEMBER 2015
Children who were born in 2010 are eligible to attend
Senior Kindergarten in September 2015. Children born
in 2011 are eligible to attend Junior Kindergarten in
September 2015. If you know of any parents with
children who could attend JK or SK next year, please let
them know that it is not too late to register for Junior
and Senior Kindergarten.
Nut Free and Egg Allergy
We continue to be nut and egg free! We
do have students at MCS that have nut
and egg allergies and require a nut and
egg free environment. Please do not
send any nut or egg products to school with your child.
Please read the labels on prepared foods, carefully to
avoid sending these products. There are many products
that carry the “nut free” label!
From our Library: It’s Round Up Time!
Greetings MCS Families:
It’s time to collect all our library resources. So please look
under the bed and the sofa cushions, check the closets and
your vehicle too and send those books back to school! I hope
your children have enjoyed borrowing our books and will
continue to read over the summer.
Becky Azzano
Library Clerk
Yearbooks on Sale Now!
The Grade 8 students create a gorgeous yearbook each
year, full of photos highlighting every class, all the
special events such as The Attack visit, Pink Shirt Day,
Halloween, Earth Day Hike, clubs, events, sports and
school activities, the classes, and our graduates. The
cost is $25.00. Money has to be in before June 16th in
order to receive a yearbook on the last day of school.
Yearbooks are a great keepsake of all the memories
made throughout the year.
Back Pack Program United Way
Once again the United Way of Bruce Grey is embarking on
its annual Backpack Program. In 2014 the United Way
provided 2205 free backpacks and some supplies to low
income students in the region. If you wish to access this
program please call and register by calling 211 or 1-866-7437818 by July 31st. This program is open to all low income
residents in Grey and Bruce Counties. For more information
on the program call 211 or the United Way at 519 376 1560
during regular business hours. You can support this
program by making a donation through
www.donatetoday.ca
Dates to
Remember:
June 16: Bike Rodeo
June 17: Community Clean Up
June 17-19 : Grade 8’s to Ottawa
June 22: Heroes for Hope Shave Off
June25: Last Day of School
June 26: PD Day—teachers are at school today
Tuesday, September 8: First Day of School
School Supplies for September:
It is not necessary to send any school supplies
with your child to use at school. The school will
provide pencils, paper, erasers, pencil crayons,
markers, etc. for the students to share in the
classroom. If you and your child wish, however,
for your child to have his/her own personal
supplies or ‘special’ items, you are welcome to
send them. Each division (primary, junior and
intermediate) will send a list home for
parents/guardians of what items will be used in
classes next year. Remember, you do not need to
go and buy items, but I appreciate that some of
you wish to do so.
Community Notebook:
The Owen Sound Little Theatre is putting on a play
next February entitled, “To Kill A Mockingbird”, a
play about prejudice in the deep south USA circa
1930. We will require 4 children to play key roles
and would like to make your school community,
parents, children and teachers aware of this
opportunity.
Our director, Pat O’Connor (519 371-1156) would
be pleased to answer any questions.
Tabs For Wheelchairs
The Elora Legion didn’t give out any
wheelchairs during May. Their total is
still 2,030 Wheelchairs. A special
thanks to: Marion for her pop tab
contribution. We appreciate ALL the
help you can give! Have a great
summer and keep collecting those tabs!
Good Food Box
Fresh fruit and vegetables at half the
store price! Small is $9.00 or a Large is
$13.00. Pay at Muxlow Pharmasave by
June 10. Pick Up is June 17 at the
Meaford Arena. Questions?? Call Tom @
538-4654.
SUMMER CAMP 2015
WHAT: Bobi’s Play School Summer Camp
WHO: Children Ages 4 – 12
WHEN: June 26 – September 4
HOURS: 6:30am – 6:30pm
WHERE: Meaford Community School
COST: Ages 4 – 12 - $25.00 / day
(Discounted family rates and subsidy may be
available)
HOW TO REGISTER: [email protected], 519538-5483 or 519-270-4593
The summer is packed with fun, adventure, daily
outings and weekly trips. Your child will make
memories to last a lifetime. Check out Bobi’s Play
School Face Book page to see reviews from the
children from Summer Camp 2014.
Dates to
Remember:
June 16: Bike Rodeo
June 17: Community Clean Up
June 17-19 : Grade 8’s to Ottawa
June 22: Heroes for Hope Shave Off
June25: Last Day of School
June 26: PD Day—teachers are at school today
Tuesday, September 8: First Day of School