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PARENT’S BULLETIN
Southern Kings Consolidated School
February, 2012
School Parking Lot
Your
children’s safety is a priority concern here at SKC. We have been
experiencing an increase in the number of motor vehicles entering our
parking lot to drop off and pick up students. The problem is many of these
vehicles are passing our school busses when they are loading and unloading
the students. This is resulting in some close calls as it relates to
pedestrian safety. Your child’s safety is something I am not prepared to
compromise.
The
Highway Safety Act is applicable to a school parking lot. Passing a school
bus with its red lights flashing is an offence that could result in a $5000
fine and the loss of 8 points of a driver’s license. I have had
discussions with the RCMP and they are prepared to enforce these provisions
of the Act. I would prefer compliance with the Act by motorists than the
previous scenario. I am asking, in the interest of your children’s
safety, that if you are dropping off or picking up students before, during,
or after school that your vehicle remain directly behind the designated bus
parking area. Vehicles that are parked to the sides of this area hinder the
busses ability to turn when exiting the parking lot, as they are often
completely or partially blocked.
Visitors
entering our school parking lot during recess (10:30 - 10:45) and noon
break (11:45- 12:15) are also asked to comply with this request as there
are usually many students playing basketball, etc. at these times.
This
request would not apply to those parents who are picking up children from
extra-curricular activities at the school during late afternoon or evening,
as the busses have already left for the day.
By
working together, it is my sincere hope that we continue to enjoy a high
level of safety for all concerned. Your cooperation in this regard is
expected and appreciated.
Paul
Sullivan,
Principal
Grade 8
Parent Meeting – Year End Trip
There
will be a Grade 8 Parents’ Meeting on Tuesday, February 7th at
6:45 p.m. in the staff room at Southern Kings Consolidated School to
discuss Grade 8 travel plans. Meeting
will conclude before the Home & School meeting at 7:30 p.m.
No Classes
for Students On:
Wednesday,
February 1st, 2012 – Provincial Professional Development Day
Friday,
February 17th, 2012 – Parent/Teacher Interviews all day
Monday,
February 20th, 2012 – Islander Day
Parent/Teacher
Interviews:
Report cards will go home
with the students on Wednesday, February 15th.
Interviews will be held on:
Thursday, February 16th
– 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday, February 17th
during the day.
There will be no classes
for the students on Friday, February 17th.
School
News
Valentine’s
Dance – There will be a Valentine’s Dance for Grades 7 and 8 students
on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 beginning at 12:30 p.m.
The cost is $4.00 per student.
Science
Fair
We
plan to have a Science Fair for students in Grades 4 to 8 on Tuesday,
February 28th. Storm
date is Wednesday, February 29th,
2012. More information will be
sent home with students who plan to attend the fair.
The
Regional Science Fair will be held on March 8th and March 9th,
2012 at East Wiltshire Intermediate School.
Literacy Bits
How do I help my child
understand what is read?
•
UUse
comments such as: That reminds
me of... This is just like when... Remember when...
Lunch Program
February 3, 2012 – June 15, 2012
Feb
3 -
Pizza & Garlic Fingers
$2.00 per slice
Feb 6 - 10 - WINTER CARNIVAL***No
lunch program this week - school
is offering free hotdogs
on
Tuesday & rink day is Friday***
Feb 14 - Subway
$3.00
Feb 17 - No school
Feb 21 - Subway
$3.00
Feb 24 - Pancakes w/syrup
$2.00
Yogurt Tubes
$ .50
Feb 28 - Subway
$3.00
Mar 2 - Pizza
& Garlic Fingers
$2.00 per slice
Mar 6 - Subway
$3.00
Mar 9 - Chicken
Nuggets (5)
$2.50
(with sweet ’n’ sour dipping sauce)
Yogurt Tubes
$ .50
Mar 13 - Subway
$3.00
Mar 16 - Hotdogs
$1.00
Yogurt Tubes
$ .50
Mar
19-23 March Break
Mar 27 –
Subway
$3.00
Mar 30 - Cinnamon
French toast (2 slices)
$2.00
Yogurt Tubes
$ .50
Apr 3 – Subway
$3.00
Apr 6 - No
school
Apr 10 – Subway
$3.00
Apr 13 - Pizza &
Garlic Fingers
$2.00 per slice
Yogurt Tubes
$ .50
Apr 17 – Subway
$3.00
Apr 20 - Bagel Melt
$2.00
(1/2 Bagel w/butter, slice
ham and cheese)
Yogurt
Tubes
$ .50
Apr
24 – Subway
$3.00
Apr 27 -
No school
May 1 – Subway
$3.00
May 4 - No school
May 8 – Subway
$3.00
May 11 - Pizza & Garlic Fingers
$2.00 per slice
Yogurt Tubes
$ .50
May 15 –
Subway
$3.00
May 18 - Nachos & Cheese
$2.00
with side dish of salsa
May 22 –
Subway
$3.00
May 25 - Spaghetti w/sauce
$2.50
w/o sauce
$2.00
both come with 1 slice garlic bread.
May
29 –
Subway
$3.00
June 1 - Pizza & Garlic Fingers
$2.00 per slice
Yogurt Tubes
$ .50
June 5 – Subway
$3.00
June 8 - Grilled cheese
$2.00
Yogurt Tubes
$ .50
June 12 – Subway
$3.00
June 15 -
Chicken Burger
$2.50
Yogurt Tubes
$ .50
Last
day June 15.
Yogurt
tubes are available with all Friday lunches for $0.50.
S.K.C. Winter Carnival
2012
Monday,
February 6th-
Backwards Day -Wear
your clothes to school backwards.
Start classroom
contests.
K-3- Coloring Contest
4-8 Poster Contest
Tuesday,
February 7th-
Anti-Bullying Day –
Wear pink to school to support anti-bullying.
Activity Day-
8:50-2:20- Teachers will
accompany their homeroom class for the day.
Leadership students and volunteers are going to be at each station
to run them.
Wednesday,
February 8th-
NHL Logo Day- Wear
something to school with an NHL hockey team logo on it.
** Grade 8 Ski Trip**
Thursday,
February 9th-
Twin Day – Find a
friend and dress the same. (We all have a twin somewhere!)
** Rain Date for
Activity Day**
Friday,
February 10th-
Jersey Day- Wear a
jersey to school. (Example- Soccer, Baseball, Basketball)
Rink
Day- 9:00-10:00
- Grade K-4 Skate
10:10-10:40
- “All-Star Game”
10:45-11:45
- Grade 5-8 Skate
1:00 p.m. – Talent
Show will be held in the resource area. Ms.
White is organizing the talent show.
Eastern
School District
LATE
IMMERSION INFORMATION MEETINGS
Thursday, February 2nd, 7pm at Birchwood:
This is for grade six students currently enrolled at Parkdale,
Prince Street, St. Jean, and L.M. Montgomery Schools.
Tuesday, February 7th, 7pm at Stonepark:
This is for grade six students currently enrolled at Donagh, L.M.
Montgomery, Sherwood and Stratford Elementary Schools
Wednesday, February 22nd , 7pm at Queen Charlotte:
This is for grade six students currently enrolled at Spring Park,
West Kent and West Royalty Elementary Schools
Thursday, February 23rd, 7pm at East Wiltshire:
This is for grade six students currently enrolled at Central Queens,
Eliot River and Englewood Elementary Schools.
Students in Montague, Morell and Souris families of
schools may enroll in any of the programs listed at the schools above.
However, the Eastern School District does not provide transportation
for these students.
Storm Date:
Thursday, March 1, 2012
REGISTRATION WEEK: February 27 – March 2, 2012.
For further information call 368-6842.
Public Service Announcements
FIDDLE LESSONS
Sheila
Fitzpatrick is offering fiddle lessons (& step dance lessons if enough
interest) in Montague starting in early February. You can contact her
at Phone: (902) 838-5453 Fax: (902) 838-5487
PHASE II DANCE AND AUCTION
In
Support of Kevin and Jeanie Campbell
Friday,
February 3, 2012 at the Murphy's Family Centre, Richmond Street, in
Charlottetown. Music by Phase II. 9:30 p.m. to
1:00 a.m. Live and Silent Auction!! Golf fees, Adan McQuaid signed
photo, camp registrations, paintings, jewelry, and much, much more.
Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at Eliot River, Stonepark, East
Wiltshire, Cornwall Save Easy, Cornwall Pharmacy or at the door.
Doors open at 8:30. Call 368-4270 for more info!!
THE
FOLLOWING HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY JOHN MACQUARRIE, DEPUTY MINISTER OF
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Due to weather and site safety conditions the Winter Woodlot Tour has been
canceled for this Saturday, January 28th, the new time for the event
will be Saturday, February 4th from 9:00 AM -1:00 PM, sorry for the
inconvenience and hope to see you all there.
HEALTHY
EATING TIPS FROM THE PEI HEALTHY EATING ALLIANCE FOR JANUARY 2012
Quick
& Simple Weeknight Suppers!
The
week nights can be busy with work, school, sports practices and games,
lessons, homework and friends. Preparing supper can sometimes seem like a
hassle. It can be tempting to stop into a fast food drive thru or to pick
up something you can cook in the microwave.
Here
are a few tips to help you prepare a healthy meal that is quick and simple!
It
all starts with a little planning and organization. First step is to have a
week's worth of menus in mind. Choose
some options that are popular with everyone. Once you have a main dish such
as tacos, spaghetti, or oven baked chicken you will just have to add a
vegetable and/or fruit and perhaps a whole grain roll to complete the meal.
Another
tip is to keep your kitchen stocked with quick and easy to prepare food.
Whenever you shop, look for specials on rice, pasta, beans, etc. as well as
frozen and canned fruits (in juice) and vegetables.
Having a wide variety of quick and easy to prepare foods will make
supper time less stressful on everyone.
One
last tip is to involve the whole family in the planning and preparation of
supper. Choose age
appropriate jobs for the kids - for example:
choosing the fruit for dessert or setting the table. When
everyone is involved it makes supper time a more relaxed and
enjoyable time.
Brought to you by the Healthy Eating Alliance www.healthyeatingpei.ca.
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