South Shore Education Centre
Newsletter
June 2016
Principal’s Message
June has now arrived and we are seeing the beautiful summer weather. We have had a busy year of
great events and exceptional education. South Shore continues to be a school with exemplary
educational programming, amazing artistic projects, and superb sports events. Our students have
worked hard throughout the school year and have learned more about their subjects and have
developed many more skills. Thank you for helping us to shape your child’s future. Your support and
care have helped the children to do and be their very best.
To keep minds on throughout the summer, have your children read on a daily basis. Find a great
book that may be above their reading level and read aloud to them; it may activate their interest in
reading similar books or provoke some wonderful conversation. While travelling this summer perhaps
you might play math games during the journey, calculating the distance from one town to the next,
budgeting spending money for their souvenirs or identifying shapes in the landscape. Cards are
always a great way to practice math. Word games like Scrabble or Hangman are fun.
Learning is everywhere. Don’t forget to stay active with whatever you do: walking, biking, swimming,
soccer, baseball, Frisbee, kite-flying. There are endless possibilities.
Have a wonderful summer. Enjoy your family. Stay safe. We will see you again in September.
The first day of school is September 6th.
One Final Message
As of September 2016 South Shore Education Centre will have a new principal, Mr. Jim
Burrows. I have been assigned as the principal for Mapleridge Public School. Throughout
these past 3 years I have had the honour and privilege of working with you and your children.
I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my experiences at South Shore. I wish you and your children
all the best in their future educational adventures.
To quote a famous Disney character:
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
Winnie the Pooh
We are finally now warming up and able to wear lighter clothing. Our Dress Code is still in
effect. This code states that: Bottoms of tops must overlap the tops of bottoms.
Tops must cover both shoulders by three finger widths.
Skirts and shorts must be longer than fingertips.
Clothing must cover underwear.
Thank you
Mini Highlander Day at
Almaguin Highlands
Secondary School
On June 3rd the Grade 7/8 students will be visiting Almaguin Highlands
Secondary School. During this visit the students will have the
opportunity to explore life at a high school and participate in some fun
events. The students have been asked to wear Almaguin colours which
are green, gold and black. More information will be sent home in the
near future.
On Monday June 6th, the South Shore students along with over 2,000 students (grades 3-8) from
the four local school boards will head to the Steve Omischl Sports Field Complex in North Bay to
run/walk the last 2.2K of their marathon together. On this “Day of Champions” Patrick 4 Life’s
Youth 4 Youth will lead various activities throughout the day and there will be a variety of
entertainment from secondary schools and community partners. Schools outside the North Bay
area are encouraged to run their own school/community based “Day of Champions”.
Permission forms were sent home on Tuesday, May 31, 2016.
Regional Track Meet
P.D. Day – June 10th
14th
On Tuesday, June
several
students have qualified to compete in
the Regional Track Meet.
This will be held at Almaguin
Highlands Secondary School.
We wish our athletes good luck as
they participate in this regional event.
There will be a Professional
Development Day on Friday, June 10th.
The teachers will be busy with the
year-end report cards.
There is no school for the students.
A great big thank you goes out to all of the volunteers who
have helped us out this year. Without you it would be
impossible to do some of the wonderful things that happen at
our school. From all of us to all of you – Thank you very much!
Please join us in celebration on June 16th at 12:30 for
presentations and light refreshments.
June is here and with it comes the annual year end class
trips. The teachers have been planning the trips for the
children. Please look for further information to come in the
near future.
We would like to thank you for your contributions to the
many different fund-raisers that have occurred throughout
this school year. We would also like to thank the School
Advisory Council for their support for the School trips.
It is thanks to you that we have been able to keep the cost
of these trips to a minimum.
Our Grade 8 Graduation will be held on June 22nd at the Clarion Resort at 6:00.
Our Senior Kindergarten students will celebrate their learning on June 28th at 9:15.
Please join us as we celebrate theses milestones in your children’s educational
journey.
On Thursday, June 23rd the
students have the opportunity to
go swimming at the Powassan &
District Swimming Pool. We will be
there from 10:00 – 2:00. Please
join us if you can.
Pizza and juice will be provided for
the students.
Thank you to the School Advisory
Council for providing the
transportation. Thank you also to
the Nipissing Township for
providing the pizza and drinks.
South Shore is once again
showcasing the students’
talents in our very own Talent
Show.
On June 29th at 1:30 our
students will have the
opportunity to perform their
very special talent. Please
come and join us in the gym if
you are able.
The final report card of the school
year will be sent home on June
29th. If you have any questions or
concerns please contact the school.
On June 30th, our last day of school, we
will be holding our first summer carnival.
The students will participate in summer
games and activities. We will start at
11:00. Come and join in the fun.
Happy Father’s Day
wishes to all our
fathers. We hope you
enjoy your day on
Sunday, June 19th.
The last day of school is June 30th.
On behalf of the South Shore Staff we
wish you and your families a safe
and fun-filled summer.