<p> WOLFVILLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Principal – Steve Keddy Vice-Principal – Ruth MacLeod</p><p>Middle School Office – 542-6050 Elementary Office – 542-6055</p><p>WEBSITE: http://wolfville.ednet.ns.ca EMAIL: [email protected] future school. There will be a public meeting in the fall. As soon September 5, 2014 as the date is set, we will let you know. On the WS website, there </p><p>Dear Families: has been an added section for the Renovation. We'd also like to draw your attention to the new Wolfville Home On behalf of the staff, it is my pleasure to welcome each of you and School Facebook page back to Wolfville School for what we know will be a great school (https://www.facebook.com/wolfvillehs). It is in its infancy, but we'll be posting events on that site as well. year. We have had a number of new families move into the area We look forward to seeing you throughout the year. See you at the and offer a special welcome to these families and urge you to get Ice Cream Social and the Parent Orientation. involved in the school and greater community. The staff has been preparing to provide your children with great educational opportunities. HOME & SCHOOL The first Home and School meeting will take place on September In December 2013, the Province announced that Wolfville School 23rd at 7 pm in the family studies room. would be receiving significant renovations to the building. The project is currently in the conceptual design stage. This phase is Free Ice Cream Social and Book Sale being completed by the architectural firm Fowler Bauld & All are welcome to attend the Ice Cream Social & Mitchell Ltd. Once a conceptual design is finalized, we will move Book Sale on Tuesday, September 16th from 6:30 – to a detailed design phase. Following this, a tender will be issued 8:00 pm. Donations of gently used books may be for a contractor. This process will take some time, so we do not dropped off at the school offices. anticipate any renovation work will begin until later in 2015. An information meeting for school community members is being Parent Orientation Evening- Child Minding Service Available, planned for later this fall, to provide updates on the project. A Pre-Register NOW School Steering Team has been established and has met over the th Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 pm in the Wolfville School summer, to stay up-to-date on the process. This advisory group is Gymnasium. This event will begin in the gymnasium and is made up of parents/guardians, school staff, students, an AVRSB intended for parents and adult family members only to hear Board member and staff, municipal representatives, the general information about the school. After the first session in architect, and staff from the Department of Education and Early the gym you will have the opportunity to visit your child’s Childhood Development. As we move through these first stages, classroom for more information pertaining to his/her class. periodic updates will be available through school newsletters and Child minding services will be available, please call the office at the “Renovation” section of the school website, 542-6055 to register your child for this service. http://wolfville.ednet.ns.ca/content/renovations (from the school homepage, look for the “Our News” link, then click on “Renovations” in the drop-down menu).Thank you for taking an STUDENT ATTENDANCE interest in this exciting project! Consistent student attendance is important. When a child is Our staff is eager to work with you to provide the best possible frequently absent from school he/she misses important learning education for ALL of our students. experiences including specific skills and knowledge that may be necessary for further learning. The real danger of frequent Steve Keddy, Principal absences from school is that students will develop gaps in their learning that will hinder future learning. SAC NEWS We want to wish everyone back and we expect that it's going to be It is understood that there are legitimate reasons why students a very exciting year! must miss school. When this occurs, the school will work with The first SAC meeting will take place on September 30th, 2014 @ you to ensure your child does not fall behind. Please 7 pm in the Family Studies Room. All members of the community communicate these situations with the child’s teacher and the are welcome to attend. We have an opening for a parent school principal. representative on the SAC. If you are interested and would like to There are also many examples of students missing significant learn more about it, please contact Lisa Speigel time when it is not necessary. Please take school attendance ([email protected]). seriously. Be consistent in ensuring that your child values the We know that you will have questions about the renovation. Over importance of a good education. Make sure he/she goes to bed the summer, the School Steering Team (SST) has been meeting to at a reasonable time and gets a good night’s sleep. Plan your discuss the upcoming renovation. The SST is comprised of parents vacation at times that will have no impact or at the least a (SAC and Home & School), students, teachers/administration, minimal impact, on school attendance. town/community, School Board and Department of Education Do not hesitate to phone your child’s teacher or the school representatives. We have been meeting with the architects and are coming up with some ideas of what we would like to see in our Principal if you are encountering difficulties getting your child to attend school. Allow us to work with you to find solutions. We make a video at home with parent permission. Thank you in are willing to sit with you to look at your child’s programming advance for considering to donate. and school experiences as well as any other factors that may impact on your child attending school. SIGN IN BOOK It is mandatory that all persons visiting Wolfville School sign in SCHOOL DOORS at the main office. All visitors are required to wear a visitor When children are entering the school in the morning, they tag. should enter at the playground entrance. The doors are locked after the children enter. The doors outside the elementary SAFE ARRIVAL – Primary to Grade 5 office are locked at all times. Elementary Parent/Guardians are reminded to inform When children are arriving late, or parents are coming to the the school if your child will be late or absent from school, they need to enter the building through the middle school. The elementary phone number is 902- 542-6055. The school. youngest child in each family is bringing home a fridge magnet today, so the number will be close at hand. STUDENT REGISTATION FORMS Grades 6 to 8 All students have brought home a student registration form. If you have not called when your child is away from school, Please make any corrections on the form, fill in the blank areas please send an excuse upon their return to school. and sign the forms where indicated. PLEASE return the form to your child’s teacher as soon as possible, so information can be IWK updated on our school data. Our first IWK Fundraiser for this school year will be on Wednesday, September 24th. Purchase a fresh WOLFVILLE SCHOOL FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS valley APPLE for .25 cents and support the IWK! Grades Primary – 5 will have school fees of $40.00 (this includes $35.00 for supplies and $5.00 for Arts Presentations). TERRY FOX RUN Middle school students are asked to pay $10.00. This helps to Students and staff will participate in the Terry Fox Run on fund Theatre Arts Presentations as well as a lock rental. Friday, September 26th. More info. to follow on the consent Please remit in cash or make cheques payable to Wolfville form which will be sent home next week. Donations for the School. Terry Fox Run can be made online at www.terryfox.org or with the classroom teacher on September 26th. MODELLING APPROPRIATE SOCIAL MEDIA BEHAVIOURS FOR OUR CHILDREN BAND REGISTRATION – Grades 6 - 8 Social media has become an important means of communication Registration will take place on Tuesday, and of seeking information for most people. It is proving to be September 9th starting at 7 pm in the gym. of particular importance for our youth as technology has become a significant part of the identity of this generation. SCENT SMART SCHOOL - Elementary & Middle School Unfortunately, increased technology has also resulted in new We ask that when entering the doors of Wolfville School that social issues. It is sometimes used as a means of cyber-bullying you refrain from using scented products. Many of our staff and or an exchange of inappropriate information. It is up to us, as students suffer from scent sensitivity, which causes us to react adults, to serve as proper role models with regards to with migraines and breathing difficulties. technology use. We need to teach our children to respect the use of technology and to be good digital citizens. In order to do UNPLANNED EARLY DISMISSALS this properly, we as adults must also learn to be good social Did you know you can sign up to receive an email or text message citizens and to model appropriate use of social media. We must of AVRSB announcements? Please log on to use social media tools like Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, www.avrsb.ca/content/notify-me Instagram,etc. appropriately, because our children are watching to sign up. Once you sign up you will receive an email or text and emulating our behaviours. with information of any unplanned dismissals (storm closure, For more information around proper use of social media and etc.). good digital citizenship, please visit our website at: avrsb.ca/digital “Wolfville School is a Scent Aware School” “Wolfville School is a Nut Aware School” THANK YOU TO OUR MYSTERY GARDENERS We have a garden here at Wolfville School which has been neglected recently due to lack of volunteers. Over the summer a few mystery gardeners went to work in our garden, thank you so much for your work!!! If YOU or anyone you know is interested in volunteering some time in the garden, please contact the school.</p><p>ALS CHALLENGE A number of Wolfville Staff took the challenge to raise money for ALS. Next week we will submit a donation on behalf of the school. We challenged the students to help with donations and information night is Sept. 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.tritons.ca or email [email protected]</p><p>Acadia Minor Basketball Registration will be Thursday, September 18, 6-8pm at Wolfville School Gym. Community basketball for kids in Grades 1 - 8, all levels of skill and experience welcome. Dunkers (co-ed Gr 1 & 2); U-10 (Jr Mini); U-12 (Mini), U-14 (Bantam) For more info, contact Dwayne MacLeod at [email protected] “No Student Should Go Hungry” Fundraiser Girl Guides of Canada The Wolfville Home & School, teachers and staff are Today’s Girl Guide programs helps girls learn about global committed to providing Subsidized Lunches and Snacks for awareness, career exploration, science, technology and the arts. students who would otherwise go without. At this time, we Girls in Guiding participate in environmental projects and explore are asking local businesses or individuals to help us meet important issues such as bullying, self esteem and body image. this very important need. Here’s how: Provide us with They develop the skills needed 6to speak out and take action on your business card and for only $20 a month we will issues that are important to them. We are gearing up for another exciting Guiding Year. include it in our school newsletter. It’s a low-cost form of Registration is open online at girlguides.ca Gaspereau Sparks, advertising for you and the proceeds are going to a great Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders meet Monday nights starting cause! Call Mrs. Fox in the elementary office at 902-542- September 15 from 6!5 – 7:30 pm for Sparks and Brownies and 6055 or drop in with a business card. Thank you in 6:15 – 7:45 pm for Guides and Pathfinders. advance for your support! For more information contact Carrie Doyle at 680-2714 or [email protected] Wolfville School’s Home & School, Teachers and Staff believe that Valley Speed Skating ‘No Student Should Go Hungry”. The Valley Speed Skating Club is hosting two open houses this We thank the following individuals and businesses in month -September 20th at Kentville's Centennial Arena, 6:00-8:00 our community who have provided financial support pm, and September 27th at the Credit Union Centre, Kingston, time for this extremely worthwhile initiative. to be announced. Our regular fall program begins Oct 4 at the Credit Union Centre, Kingston. For more information contact us at [email protected] or on facebook Valley Speed Skating Club.</p><p>Wolfville Recreation INSERT YOUR Visit www.wolfville.ca for information on recreation and active living opportunities. Programs & event information can also be BUSINESS CARD found on Valley Events Online, the Grapevine & Valley Family Fun. Programs for Children & Youth HERE Wolfville Recreation after school programs will run from September- November, with Acadia student leaders. Starting the week of September 15 and ending the week of November 24. Programs will not run the week of October 27, due to Acadia University fall break (new this year). Special programming in collaboration with other program providers for in-service days in COMMUNITY ITEMS: October-June will be announced in late September. Contact [email protected] or 902- 542-3486 to register for Town programs. Forms available online at wolfville.ca. Helping Anxious Children Course A 5 week course for parents/caregivers of children with anxiety. Parents/Caregivers will be provided with education, mutual support, and assistance. Caregivers will be provided with handouts of material covered for use throughout the course and for reference once the course in finished. Wednesday evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 pm from September 17 – October 15 at the Child and Youth Mental Health, 15 Chipman Drive, Kentville. There is no fee to participate. For more information, call 902-679-2873.</p><p>Come Swim with the Tritons The Wolfville Tritons Swim Club invites interested swimmers ages six and up who have completed Red Cross Swim Kids Level 4 and/or are able to swim continuously for one length of the pool to join for 2014-2015. Registration is Sept. 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Hall of Fame Room, Acadia Athletics Complex, Wolfville. Late registration and parent NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS FOR 2014-2015</p><p>Our school newsletter is published on the last Friday of each month. 1. Website: www.wolfvilleschool.ednet.ns.ca</p><p>2. Join the email distribution list – send an email to [email protected] requesting to be added to the list.</p><p>3. If you would still prefer to receive a paper copy of the newsletter, please complete the section below and return to your child’s homeroom teacher.</p><p>Child’s Name:______Homeroom:______</p>