FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK Welcome back! On behalf of all of the staff I want to wish all of you a very happy and healthy 2018. Our Carleton Parent Council is working hard on our Euchre Night fundraiser. Details about the event will be going home soon, but please keep the evening of Saturday, February 24th reserved for this fun event! Our students are making great use of computer technology at the school. Programs such as Math Dreambox and SMART Notebook are used frequently by students. For several reasons, including health, we strongly recommend that students bring their own earphones to school in a labeled ziplock bag to use when working on the computer. These earphones will be stored in the classroom.
P.D DAY FRIDAY, JANUARY 19th, 2018
Please note that Friday, January 19th is a professional development day. There will be no school for students on this day.
WINTER IS HERE! With the winter months, there are some necessities that all students (and parents) must remember: • Dress your children appropriately for the weather! Students do not enter the school prior to 8:45am and are expected to go outside during recesses and lunch breaks. • Children must stay off snow banks near traffic/parking areas. • Students must bring indoor shoes/slippers (preferably with their names on them). • Arrange transportation for your children ahead of time so they know where to meet you. • Please understand that it is not the staff at Carleton that makes closure/cancellation decisions. Therefore, please listen to local media for this information!!! • Listen for cancellations for schools in the DSBN and/or buses. These announcements are made by 7:00am. Please do not call the school as we need these lines open for emergency calls.
You are also encouraged to check the SCHOOL AND DSBN WEBSITES for any cancellations: http://carleton.dsbn.org/ http://www.dsbn.org/
BUS & SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS There may be times during the school year where inclement weather or other situations could cause transportation cancellations or school closures. At times when student transportation has been cancelled and schools remain open, the decision of whether or not to have children in school on that day rests with the parent or guardian. Should you decide not to send your child to school in the event that transportation is cancelled but schools remain open, or if your child is ill or late, please ensure that you call your child’s school to inform them of your child’s absence. Information about transportation cancellations and school closures will be available as soon as it is available through the following channels:
Websites: www.dsbn.org www.nsts.ca
Subscription Features: SBN Facebook or Twitter
Phone: NSTS 905-346-0290 Voice Auto Attendant
Radio Stations: CKTB (610 AM) St. Catharines CHAM (820 AM) Hamilton CHML (900 AM) Hamilton CKOC (1150 AM) Hamilton GIANT FM (91.7 FM) Welland WAVE (94.7 FM) Hamilton CHTZ-FM (97.7 FM) St. Catharines K-LITE-FM (102.9 FM) Hamilton 2DayFM (105.1 FM) N.F./Fort Erie CHRE (105.7 FM) St. Catharines Y-108(107.9) Hamilton
SNOW / SNOWBALLS To ensure the safety of students on our playground during the winter months, it is necessary for us to ban the throwing/kicking of snow/ice. The students are constantly reminded of this rule during in-class discussions, at assemblies and over the morning announcements. Should it be found that a student has violated this rule, his/her name is recorded in the office and the appropriate consequences will be given. These include suspension for repeat offenders who endanger the safety of others. Remind your children of these rules! Also, remind your children to stay off the snow banks that will build up by parking lots, they may slide into and over hidden fences and slide into the paths of cars!
FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION The French Immersion program (offered at French Immersion sites) is open to all students in Senior Kindergarten interested in enrolling for the 2018-2019 year. If you want your child to develop a high proficiency and fluency in Canada’s two official languages, French Immersion has a great deal to offer.
Features of the French Immersion program: Development of French language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing from grades one to twelve; Designed to be a second language program for children whose first language is NOT French; Current enrolment of over 2,500 elementary students; Certificate of French Immersion Studies awarded upon successful completion of the elementary and secondary Immersion program; Promoting understanding of different cultures; Providing additional opportunities for employment using French as the working language; An increased ability to communicate and interact with confidence in French.
Registration will open January 8th, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. and will close February 20th, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
Dalewood French Immersion Parent Information Night will be on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6:00 pm.
For more information about French Immersion in the District School Board of Niagara visit www.dsbn.org/fi or speak to your school principal.
DSBN ACADEMY The DSBN Academy is a Grade 6 to Grade 12 public school designed to support and empower students to be the first in their family to graduate from college or university.The faculty and student body are committed to excellence and the belief that, with hard work, they can achieve their dreams. Come learn how our unique program prepares students to succeed at college and university and how your child can benefit from the opportunities offered at DSBN Academy. All families are invited to attend a parent information session in your community. Please see below for dates, times and locations.
Parent Information Sessions
January 15, 2018 Harriet Tubman, St. Catharines 6:30 - 7:30pm
January 16, 2018 Diamond Trail, Welland 6:30 - 7:30pm
January 18, 2018 Valley Way, Niagara Falls 6:30 - 7:30pm
January 23, 2018 Dewitt Carter, Port Colborne 6:30 - 7:30pm
January 25, 2018 Senator Gibson, Beamsville 6:30 - 7:30pm
January 30, 2018 Peace Bridge, Fort Erie 6:30 - 7:30pm February 6, 2018 Open House at DSBN Academy 6:30 - 8:00pm
Admission Requirements
DSBN Academy recruits and enrolls students from all 12 municipalities within the Niagara Region. Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements, both at the time of application as well as at enrollment:
Student must be entering Grades 6, 7 or 8 in September. Student would be the first in their family to graduate from a college or university program. If a sibling of the student has attended a post-secondary institution but the parent(s)/guardian(s) have not, the student is still considered a First Generation Student. Student must be achieving current grade level expectations or just below. Student has demonstrated the potential for achieving "good" or "excellent" learning skills, particularly initiative, independent work and responsibility. Student must be willing to attend a school location that may be out of his/her community. Student understands that there is a mandatory after-school program which includes enrichment opportunities and academic supports. Families must understand that it is a single track pathway beginning in grade 9 (Academic Level Only). Families understand that there is a parent engagement requirement of 15 hours each year.
Applicants must submit a completed application to their current school by February 9, 2018. GOOD NEWS ASSEMBLY
Our focus in December was on the character trait of Caring. At our celebration assembly, the following students were recognized for their caring attitudes and success with Dreambox Math..
CARING DREAMBOX Mrs. Abfal Cassidy H. Mr. Theal Amira B. Mrs. Schonewille Paige P., Grayson G. Sam H., Dallas L., Paige P., Summer P. Mr. Vasko Reid M., Damien C. Mr. Dorin Christina B., Alyssa G., Suhan K., Isabella P. Mrs. Ethier Ruth G. Abdullah I. Mrs. Jessome Mya L. Kenya G., Noah C., Owen B., Trayce T. Mrs. Nebesny Adryanna B., Ken L. Brooklyn P., Dino S., Graham C., Raheem M. Mrs. Cherney Emilee F., Haram J. Bianca C., Erin T., Haram J., Raph Y., Todd D. Miss Al-Jarrah Roslyn C. Mr. Bellamy Angel S. Mrs. Fortier Rhiannon M. Mr. Schuyler Charlotte B., Emma H.,