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Bus Notes/Pickup Notes: When a student is being dropped off at a location other than his/her home, parents are asked to please send a bus note indicating so. Also, if a student is being picked up during the day or at the end of the day, please send a note to his/her homeroom teacher indicating this. When a student is picked up from school during the day, he/she is asked to please sign out in the main office.

Bus Stops: Students are asked to be at their bus stop 5 minutes early for the first few weeks of school, until the bus times are coordinated. Thank you for your cooperation.

Office Phone: Students may use the office phone for forgotten lunches or illness only.

Forms: Forms have been sent home - please complete and ensure the accuracy of the information listed and return as soon as possible.

School Calendar: Please find attached a copy of our school calendar for the 2011-2012 school year. We will notify you of any changes that may occur during the year.

Student Accident Insurance: The Department of Education has purchased basic accident coverage for all students in Grades K to 12. Coverage is provided for students at school, at community based-learning activities (school sports events, field trips) and while travelling to and from school and community-based activities. For more information on what is included in basic accident coverage visit the Eastern School District website @ www.edu.pe.ca/esd

Annual Welcome Back BBQ: The staff at Vernon River Consolidated welcomes all parents and families to join us on Friday, September 9^th, 2011 at the school from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m., for the annual welcome back bbq.

Classroom meetings are scheduled as follows: Grades K-2 3:00 p.m.

Grades 3-5 3:15 p.m.

Grades 6-9 3:30 p.m.

Dismissal will be at 3:45 p.m., with buses leaving the school at approximately 3:55 p.m. The bbq will be held rain or shine.

Magazine Campaign: The annual magazine campaign will run from September 9^th to September 26^th. This is the major school fundraiser for the year. We remind you that any discount coupons you have will be honored if you attach the coupon directly to the subscription form. Visa and MasterCard will be accepted. Students in grade K to 2 will not be asked to participate in the magazine campaign, but if any parents wish to purchase magazines, please send a note to the teacher and the magazine booklet will be sent home.

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Literacy Club: The Literacy Club will begin next week - Monday to Friday from 8:20 to 8:50 a.m. Students should not be dropped off prior to 8:20 a.m. for the Literacy Club, as no supervision is provided.

Boot Camp: Boot Camp will begin next week - Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.

After School Activities: Students staying for after school activities must have parental permission - parents are asked to write a note in the student agenda or write a separate note, giving permission for their child to stay for after school activities.

Vernon River Home & School Meeting: The first meeting of the 2011-2012 school year will be held on Wednesday, September 21^st at 7:00 p.m.

Vernon River Home and School Lunch Program: The order form for September’s school lunch program is being sent home today.

Empty Ink Cartridges: The school is again accepting empty ink cartridges, to be returned to Staples. This program provides money to schools across PEI. Please return your empty cartridges to the main office.

Millview-Vernon River 4-H: Registration night for new and returning members AND parents will be held on Wednesday, September 21^st at 7:00 p.m. at Vernon River School.

Speed Skating Registration: Speed Skate PEI is holding registration for the upcoming season on Saturday, September 10^th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Charlottetown Civic Centre. Speed Skating (Competitive, Developmental and Recreational) and Learn to Skate Programs run from October to March. For more information or late registration inquiries, visit www.speedskatepei.com or email info@speedskatepei.ca

Down East Dance Academy: Hip Hop for Boys & Jazz/Hip Hop Combo Classes -

Down East Dance has a new studio at the Down East Mall. They offer affordable classes taught by energetic expert Marie Lavergne. For the full schedule, class descriptions and prices, visit their website at www.downeastdance.ca or call Marie at 846-9166. BEGINNERS WELCOME! Also offering classes for intermediate and advanced students, teens, seniors and adults.

Children’s Wish Foundation Wishmaker Walk for Wishes: Join them, Saturday, October 15, 2011 at any of the five locations across Prince Edward Island - Charlottetown, Summerside, Tignish, North Rustico & Montague. A short walk designed for families, schools and people of all ages to participate in, Walk for Wishes is a national event that takes place in over 100 communities throughout Canada. Proceeds will help grant wishes to Island children between the ages of 3 and 17 diagnosed with a life threatening illness. Contact them today for your pledge sheet or for more information please call The Children’s Wish Foundation - Prince Edward Island Chapter today at 566-5526 or email at pei@childrenswish.ca www.wishmaker.ca

Girl Guides of Canada: Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada would like to extend an invitation to your daughter to register for Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders and experience everything that Guiding has to offer. A registration evening will be held:

At: Montague Consolidated School, 622 Princess Drive, Montague

On: Tuesday, September 13^th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Contact: Tonya Regular (902) 838-3571 tregular@hotmail.com

At: Stratford Town Hall

On: Tuesday, September 13^th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Guiding offers today’s busy girls the chance to discover new interests, learn valuable leadership skills and make lasting friendships in a safe environment. Through diverse and exciting programs and activities, Guiding gives girls the tools and resources they need to achieve their own greatness. For further information contact Girl Guide Headquarters at 40 Enman Crescent,

Charlottetown, PEI, C1E 1E6 (902) 894-4936 Toll Free: 1-800-565-8111

Email: info@girlguides.pe.ca or joinnow@girlguides.pe.ca

2011-2012 Scout Year Recruitment: The Scouting organization is over 100 years old in Canada - GIRLS AND BOYS aged 5 to 26 years old. Registration & Information Night will be held at Montague Consolidated School on Thursday, September 15^th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Beavers: Age 5-7 Cubs: Age 8-10 Scouts: Age 11-14

Venturers: Age 14-17 Rovers: Age 17-26

Scouting is a GREAT value. This year’s registration fee is $140 for the full year. Programs run from mid-September to end of My and include outdoor camps. For more information call 1-902-566-9153, toll free 1-888-726-8876 or go to www.scouts.ca/dnn/pei

Atlantic Fitness East: Red Cross Fall Swimming Lessons are starting on Saturday, September 10^th, 11^th, and 14^th at Atlantic Fitness East. Please call 838-3047 to register your child. For strong swimmers, take the first step towards becoming a lifeguard. Bronze Star will be offered on Sept 10^th and Bronze Medallion will be starting on Sept 14^th.

Tumbling Tots, a fitness program for 3 – 5 year old children is starting on Tuesday, September 13^th at 4pm.

Children’s Bootcamp is starting on Wednesday, September 14^th at 5pm. This program includes a wide variety of activities for kids 6 – 11 years including Bootcamp, ball fun and more! Come out and get active!

Saturday, September 17 is AFE Family Fun Day. Events include a family run, Eurobobble, kids scavenger hunt, games, face painting, family swim, BBQ and much, much more!! Don’t miss out on the fun!

There are lots of new and familiar programs and classes for adults this fall as well. Drop into Atlantic Fitness East, call us at 838-3047 or check us out on facebook at www.facebook.com/atlanticfitnesseast