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September 29, 2015
250-567-2267
http://schools.sd91.bc.ca/WLM
Issue 4
Mission Statement
W .L. McLeod Elementary School’s mission
is to offer a positive, caring learning
environment that encourages respect,
participation and opportunities to challenge
individuals to reach for personal
excellence.
Goal #1 – Our students will meet grade level
expectations for reading and writing.
Goal #2 – Our students will meet grade level
expectations for numeracy.
Goal #3 – Our students will meet expectations in
Social Responsibility.
Hadi, Bonjour and Hello,
In my 8 years at our school I have to say
that last Thursday had to be the craziest of Crazy
Hair Days. Our parents and kids and SO creative.
Thanks for showing your school spirit in such a big
way.
Thank you to the Vanderhoof Public Library
who brought Teddy Anderson to our school today.
He is a talented hoop dancer and we were all
entertained and amazed by his performance and
his powerful message to “be the change you want
to see in the world.”
Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day. We hope
everyone will wear orange to honour those who
have been affected by the Residential School
system and to commit to ensuring we never forget
that everyone matters.
Tomorrow is also the 35th Terry Fox School
Run for cancer research. We will meet in the gym
at 1:45 and Mrs. Geddes students will share
PowerPoints they have been working on to teach
us about Terry Fox. After that we’ll head over to
Riverside Park to do our run. Just like Terry, we will
run rain or shine so please make sure kids are
dressed appropriately. Please support this
important cause by donating as much as you can.
Even $2.00 helps and it all adds up!
Thursday is our ICORD Ultimate Frisbee
Tournament. This day is a McLeod hosted event to
raise money and awareness for Spinal Cord injury
research and support. It’s the 17th Annual
Tournament and we are thrilled students from all
around our area will be able to have fun while
raising money to help those in need. Many thanks
to Mrs. Worthington, Mr. Antoski and Mme Leclerc
for all their work to make this happen.
Proud to be McLeod
Ms. L. Hart
Our Daily Promise
It is a new day at McLeod
and I am going to fill it
with learning, kindness and caring.
Quote of the Week
“I never lose.
Either I win or I learn.”
~ Unknown
UPCOMING DATES
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September 30 : 2:00 Terry Fox Run
Sept., 30th: 2nd Annual Orange Shirt Day
October 1st: ICORD (Spinal Cord Research)
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
October 9th: Citizen of the Month Assembly
at 2:00 p.m.
October 15th: Graphic T-shirt Day
October 16th: Interims Home
October 20th: Student Led Conferences
Early dismissal today @ 12:00
October 23rd: Professional Development
Day. No school for students
Allergies at McLeod
This year at McLeod we have a few
students who are very allergic to
some foods. In order to keep these
students healthy and safe we ask
that students do not bring the
following to school:
 School wide - no hazelnuts (ie.
Nutella).
 Mme Susie’s class – hazelnut and
brazil nut free.
 Mme Gauthier’s class – all nuts and
fish free.
 Mrs. Gridley’s Class – no nuts or
shellfish
We ask that students who bring peanut
products for their lunches or snacks to
please eat in a non-nut-free classroom and
wash their hands when they are finished.
Thanks for helping keep all our staff and
students safe.
Stay in touch!
Connect with me through text. Just send a
message to me at 567- 8539 with your
name and a simple “hello” and I’ll try to
send you a few pics or a message about
your child at school throughout the year. ~ Ms. Hart
LEAVING THE SCHOOL at LUNCH
All students who leave the school during the
day must be signed out at the office by a
parent/guardian. This will help us keep
track of everyone and keep everyone safe.
ONLY grade 6 students are permitted to
sign out at lunch with the following rules:
- Bring a note from a parent/guardian for
that specific day (no last minute phone calls
or texts)
- Go with a buddy who also has a note
- Do not go anywhere near NVSS
- Go for a specific purpose (i.e. lunch,
errand)
- Go and come back right away, no hanging
out Downtown
- Only go once in a while. This should be a
special occasion.
- Be role models and Proud to be McLeod
Representatives. Grade 6 students who do
not follow these rules will lose their
opportunity to sign out at lunch.
ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS
Please help us decrease our
footprint on our earth. If you
Messages to Students
Please try to call
would like to receive your
the school before 2:30 if
newsletter by e-mail please
send an e-mail to Mrs. Kellam at
[email protected]. Less paper is a very
good thing! Thank you for your support!
you need to leave a
message for your child. Thank you
so much!
Reporting Dates for 2015-16:
Interims: October 16, 2015 and
January 22, 2016
Report Cards: Thursday, November 27, 2015,
Friday, March 11, 2016 and
Friday, June 24, 2016
Student-Led Conferences:
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 and
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
EXTRA SUPPORT
We are very proud that we offer additional support
and connection for students of
Aboriginal ancestry at our
school. In BC schools
students/families can selfidentify as being of Aboriginal
ancestry. There is no
paperwork or “proof” required.
Please contact Ms. Hart if you
are interested in finding out more about this service
at our school.
Let’s all use our
WITS at home and
at school.
Babysitter’s Training
Learn first aid, safety, how to handle
emergency situations, and understand your
responsibilities and babysitter’s rights when
handling children. Students are required to
bring their own pencils, baby doll, bottle,
baby clothing, and a nutritious lunch. All
babysitters and future babysitters age 11 and over are
encouraged to take this course.
Date: Sat, Oct 3rd or Nov 21
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Dawn Persson
Fee: $75.00 To register call CNC Vanderhoof: (250)
567-3200 College of New Caledonia
STRONG START PROGRAM
Our StrongStart Program begins on
Tuesday! All pre-school children are
welcome with a parent. Please bring your
child’s birth certificate for registration.
StrongStart runs every regular school day,
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from
9:00 to 12:00 and on
Wednesdays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
AUDITIONS
For grade 1 to 6 students.
Tuesday, September 29th at lunch
Wednesday, September 30th at lunch
Thursday, October 1st at lunch and 3:30
You just need to come to one time and
be ready to sing a song
(Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star or Happy Birthday
are good ones!)
T-Shirt Tuesdays
Please wear your
McLeod wardrobe
every Tuesday. It’s a
great way to show
your school spirit and earn points for
your house team. Anything McLeod
works. We love homemade stuff too!
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for a
parent volunteer(s) to take
our paper and cardboard
recycling to the recycling
depot once a week. If we have a
number of volunteers then each
volunteer could do this for a month
at a time. We have a tremendous
amount of paper and cardboard
recycling each week. Thank you so
much!
Last day to order new
Wildcat wear
(Sweatshirts/t-shirts) is
September 30th.
Check out our
McLeod website
http://schools.sd91.bc.ca/WLM
School Board Meetings - 2015-16
All meetings begin at 6:00 pm.
Mon. Oct., 19th - @ School Board Office
Mon. Nov., 16th @ School Board Office
Vanderhoof Aikido Club
Aikido, known as the peaceful martial art,
focuses on harmonizing with
your opponent. The
movements in Aikido are not
designed to stop attacks or to
conflict with them, but
allows them to continue and
complete themselves. An
aikidoist blends with the
movement of an attack and
redirects it to a
conclusion. Concepts are taught through
games and fun practice. Come join us!
Location: NVSS mezzanine
Times: Fridays
Grades 1-3 from 4:30-5:25pm
Grades 4-7 from 5:30-6:25pm
Grade 8 - adults 6:30-8:00pm
Session: Sept 25-Dec. 11
Cost: $66/child
Contact Susie or Jeremy Blattner at
[email protected] (567-6792) for
registration.
Organized Designated Driving Meeting
Please mark this date on
your calendar and support a
coordinated effort to provide
safe transportation in our community, as
well as, an opportunity to earn dollars for
your interest group. The meeting will be
held on September 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the
Community Futures Building (2750 Burrard
Avenue). Please contact 250-567-2672 if
you require more information. Hope to see
you there!
School Fundraiser
Please return your orders to the
school as soon as possible. Thank you
very much! Orders will be sent to DFS
on October 13th.
Important notice!
If you are making new or alternate bus arrangements
for your child(ren), you must contact the
bus garage at 250-567-9618. Some of our busses are
full to capacity and we cannot add students who
do not normally ride them without prior approval.
RE: POOR VISIBILITY /ROAD CONDITIONS
On occasion we experience low visibility and or
poor road conditions that compromise our ability to
stop safely on public roadways. This can be as a
result of dense fog, heavy snow or icy conditions. In
these situations our drivers use their best judgment
to determine if the stop can be done safely in
accordance with, Motor Vehicle Act and
Regulation. In these situations parents will need to
make alternate arrangements for their children. If
you suspect these conditions exist you can contact
us to make alternate arrangements by contacting
your Transportation Coordinator in your area.
VANDERHOOF YOUTH
BASKETBALL Join today!
Steve Nash Youth Basketball
is a National youth basketball
program designed to develop
fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love for
the game of basketball. The league is designed
primarily for boys and girls grades K to 7.
You can register at Omineca Source for Sports
(payment in cash or debit only). You can also
obtain forms via email by contacting Debbie Simrose
at [email protected] .
The last day to register is October 19, 2015.
Post-dated cheques made out to Vanderhoof Youth
Basketball Association will be accepted. For more
information, please contact Debbie Simrose at
[email protected] or visit our Facebook page –
Vanderhoof Youth Basketball Association (Steve Nash
Program).
OMINECA PONY CLUB
Learn how to SAFELY take care of and ride your Horse.
Theory in the winter and riding starting in the spring.
For more information and/or registration please call
Rebecca O'Meara at (250) 567-2876