Macphail Memo – October 2016
Principal – Laurie Gilkinson
Vice Principal – Liz Collett
Office Manager – Michelle Tourlousse
Visit us on the web at www.mac.bwdsb.on.ca
From the office…
WOW – it is hard to believe that we have already
been back to school for an entire month!
Last week we had a very successful Terry Fox Run.
Thanks so much to all who supported this great
cause! This week, our SCC is hosting two exciting
fundraiser events - the Scholastic Book Fair and a
yummy bake sale!
Ms. Messer and Mr. Glasspool have been busy coaching our Girls’ & Boys’
Soccer Teams. Both teams did an awesome job representing the Tigers at our
South East area tournaments on October 5th. Thank you to our coaches and
players for their commitment to this endeavour.
Please be sure to check our website regularly to
ensure you are aware of the many wonderful things
happening at Macphail each and every day!
Mr. Glasspool, Ms. Collett and our Concert Band have been rehearsing on
Tuesday nights from 3:10 – 4:30pm! Several more exciting musical activities will
begin soon…..stay tuned for more information!
During the season of Thanksgiving, we should be
thankful to be part of such an amazing school
community!
Cross Country runners have been practicing several times each week to prepare
for two meets in Meaford during the month of October. Thanks to Miss Grant,
Mr. Stevens, Mrs. Verbeek, Mrs. P-L and Mr. Kulakowsky for supervising this
team!
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Sincerely,
Laurie Gilkinson & Liz Collett
Our Me to We crew is in full force with the help of Mrs. Knight, Mr. Glasspool &
Mme Green. A contingent of student leaders will be heading to Toronto soon to
participate in We Day and bring back lots of new ideas to promote being great
global citizens!
PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR REGULAR UPDATES
AND ADDITIONS TO OUR SCHOOL CALENDAR!
Important Notice: Markdale and Area Schools Accommodation Review
On September 20, 2016, the Board of Trustees for Bluewater District School Board approved a recommendation
to begin an accommodation review which includes Macphail.
For more information and ongoing updates, please go to the link below. Here you will find the board’s policy
outlining the accommodation review process, the Initial Staff Report and recommendation, along with other
important information. You will also find a button that links to a separate web page for the Markdale and Area
Schools accommodation review, which includes details regarding public consultation.
http://www.bwdsb.on.ca/business/schl_accom/Home_Page_1617
The first public meeting to receive community feedback for the Markdale and Area Schools accommodation
review will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Beavercrest Community School.
Welcome to New Staff!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Dianne
Hamilton who has joined our Grade 2/3 English class on
Wednesdays. She will be replacing Mr. McLeod who
has accepted a permanent position on Wednesdays at
Beaver Valley Community School.
We would also like to welcome Hannah Satherstrom
who will be teaching Core French this year while Mme
Horner is at home with her new baby boy, Heath!
LET’S LEARN KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION
Macphail’s Full Day- Early Learning Kindergarten
registration for next year (2017 - 2018) will take
place on Tuesday, November 8th from 2:306:30pm. If your child or someone you know is
turning 4 years old prior to December, 31st 2017 ~
please encourage them to contact our school
office to set up an appointment at our Let’s Learn
Registration.
SAY CHEESE!
Thursday, Oct. 20th is School Picture
Day!
Our school takes traditional full-class
portraits as well as individual student
photos.
Picture retake day will be on Tuesday,
November 22nd
We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to OPP
Officer Melissa Barfoot and Ms. Collett for providing a
training session for all of our bus patrols at Macphail.
Our thanks is also extended to First Student Bus Company
who will be providing Bus Safety sessions to all of our
students at Macphail. This program ensures that all
students know how to evacuate our buses safely in the
event of an emergency. It also reminds students of saferiding practices.
Safety Patrols and bus drivers have a very important role
at our school. They oversee the safety of your child on
the bus each day on the way to and from Macphail.
If you have any concerns about the
safety of your child travelling to and
from school, please contact the office.
Information for ALL Kindergarten students!!
Since you registered your child last year, they have likely
received their 4-6 year boosters for Tetanus, Diphtheria,
Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and chickenpox.
Doctor’s offices do not automatically send this information to us.
Public Health is required by law to have immunization records for
all students registered in all schools. To ensure that we have all
records up to date for your child, please notify us of any
immunizations given since your child has turned four years of
age. It is recommended to receive these boosters as soon after
your child turns four, and not delaying until a later age.
Immunization protects children from many serious diseases that
are easily spread in schools.
You can do this by: Scanning the yellow immunization record and
emailing to [email protected];
Fax to: 519-376-7782 or Call: 519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456
Volunteers at Macphail
Volunteers are an important part of our
school community!
If you or someone you know wishes to join our team of
volunteers – please contact our school office or Miss Grant to
receive the necessary forms and information you will need.
ÉCOLE MACPHAIL MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
~ HOME OF THE TIGERS! ~
MACPHAIL’S NUTRITION PROGRAM
Our daily snack program at Macphail is running smoothly
thanks to the many volunteers who donate their time to
help each day!
MACPHAIL
SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The School Community Council held its annual general meeting in
September. Our first order of business was to elect the SCC’s
Executive and Parent Members. Here is your council for the 2016-2017
school year:
Chair – Jennifer Macdonald
Fundraising Coordinator – Carlene Harrison
Treasurer – Denise Cornfield-Furlong
Secretary – Mils Farmus
Parent Voting Members – Robin Speke, Jessica Bernard-Wood,
Marcia Cunningham, Lesley Edmed, Rumi Farmus, Giselle Martin,
Melissa Crawford, Ashley Davis, Carrie Wolfe, Grace Lanktree, Cheryl
Reid-Benham, and Tee Fox.
Teacher Reps will rotate throughout the school year
The Council will now move forward with fulfilling its mandate of
improving student achievement and making the education system more
accountable to parents. Our first major event will be the Scholastic
Book Fair, being held on October 3-6. Along with the fair, we will be
holding our Bake Sale. Please come out and support these initiatives.
All money raised goes directly back to the school!
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19th at
6.30pm, in the school library. If you have any questions or would like
something added to the agenda, please contact Jennifer Macdonald:
[email protected]
The club's priority is to get fruits, vegetables, protein, and
healthy grains into our kids so they can have a successful
school day. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve in
the mornings (for an hour or so anytime between 7 and
10am. Volunteers are also needed for clean-up any time in
the afternoon. If you are interested in food prep which can
be done at any time, this is another way to help out! It's
lots of fun!
Please contact Marcia at 226-668-6910 or
[email protected] if you can help.
MACPHAIL
CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH
The members of The Canadian Parents for French would like to
welcome all new and returning students and their parents!
We would also like to extend an invitation to all parents to come and
join our organization. The CPF organizes fundraisers to raise funds for
French resources for both French Immersion and Core French
students at Macphail! We already have some fun activities in the works
for this year!
Check our website for information about our next meeting date. All are
Welcome!
For more information contact Melissa Pallister @
[email protected]
All parents are warmly welcome. Hope to see you there!
Junior Curling
Where: Markdale Curling Club
When:Tuesday evenings starting November 8th
through to the end of March
Programs for all ages with qualified coaches
Visit the club at 85 Edith Ave Markdale on Sat. Nov.
5th OR phone 519-986-2690