HOT LUNCHES

PLEASE NOTE THAT HOT LUNCHES WILL NOW BE ON

MONDAYS

(TUESDAY IF THE MONDAY IS A HOLIDAY)

THERE WAS A MISTAKE ON THE OCTOBER PIZZA ENVELOPE.

OCTOBER 8^TH SHOULD HAVE BEEN OCTOBER 9^TH

VINCENT MASSEY P.S.

NEWSLETTER

A Peanut & Nut Safe School

Bev Assinck, Principal                                                             Jackie Robinson, School Council Chair    Beverly_Assinck@kprdsb.ca                                                 stillscrappin@yahoo.ca          

Lenore O’Rahilly Acting Principal

DATES TO REMEMBER

October 1 – World Habitat Day

October 2 – International Day of

Non-Violence

Simchat Torah

October 2  – Junior Soccer at Clarington Fields – Cancelled see Oct. 10

October 4 – Cross Country at Courtice Secondary

Oct 5 – Orange Shirt Day

October 5 – World Teachers Day

October 8 – Thanksgiving Day/School Closed

October 9 - Intermediate Soccer at Clarington Fields

Pizza Day

October 9 – German Pioneers Day

Navratri begins

October 10 – Jr. Soccer at Orono Fields

October 15 – Room 111 to Wilmot Creek

October 16 – World Food Day

October 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 18 – Persons’ Day

Dussehra

Navratri ends

October 22 – Bus Safety

October 24 – United Nations Day

October 24 - Jr. Flag Rugby at Clarington Fields

October 26- Intermediate Flag Rugby at Clarington Fields

October 26 – Picture Retake Day

October 31 – Hallowe’en

DATES TO LOOK FOR

Nov 1 – Gr. 7 Immunizations

Nov 2 – Dental Screening

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

The days of fall are indeed upon us with the beautiful array of colour on our neighbourhood trees!
Throughout the month of September, the staff and students worked together to establish and settle into effective routines and positive relationships, it is our hope that these efforts will support success in learning and happiness in living as we continue to build community here at Vincent Massey PS.  
Our Open House was very well attended - it was great to see and meet so many families as they visited classrooms and mingled with staff.  I hope that during your visit you were able to visit your child’s class, learn something new and meet the educators that work closest with your children. Thank you for taking the time to share the evening with us!
During Safe and Caring School Week our school community practiced a number of emergency responses - we will continue to practice periodically throughout the school year. Our goal is to work together to make

VINCENT MASSEY P.S.

NEWSLETTER

A Peanut & Nut Safe School

November 2018

Bev Assinck, Principal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jackie Robinson, School Council Chair   

Beverly_Assinck@kprdsb.ca                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   stillscrappin@yahoo.ca                               

Lenore O’Rahilly                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Acting Principal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Principal’s Message

Dear Families of Vincent Massey PS,

November already!  It is hard to believe that we already have two months of school under our belts and the time for our first reporting period is upon us. Progress Reports will be sent home on November 8^th and if not already done so, your child’s teacher will be sending information about conferences as well.

At this time, I would like to express my personal thanks to the Vincent Massey Public School community for a tremendous first ‘leg’ of our learning journey.  Thank you staff and students for your enthusiasm in and outside the classroom - you are awesome!   The many volunteers who help out daily in so many ways are an invaluable asset to our students and school and we are especially thankful for their on-going support and involvement. And as always, our School Council continues to support our efforts in so many ways—thank you!

The month of October ended in proper fashion with a Fall and Hallowe’en celebration...  By all appearances, a good time was had by staff, students alike!

This month we will focus our attention as a school community on three very important events.  On November 9^th we will assemble for our Day of Remembrance where we will honour and show our respect for the men and women that served our country during history’s most trying times.  As a sign of our appreciation and respect, each student will be given and be wearing a poppy for our assembly. This flower is a very significant and respected symbol for this day - it is also an important way of reminding us that every one of these brave Canadians is never to be forgotten. To this end, a small, voluntary, monetary donation will be gratefully accepted on November 9^th in support of our local legion – Bowmanville #178.  Our Assembly will begin at 10:45 a.m.  Please join us if you are able.

On Saturday, November 11^th, a wreath donated by our school, will be laid at the Cenotaph at the Bowmanville Remembrance

VINCENT MASSEY P.S.

NEWSLETTER

A Peanut & Nut Safe School

December, 2018

Bev Assinck, Principal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Jackie Robinson, School Council Chair   

Beverly_Assinck@kprdsb.ca                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           stillscrappin@yahoo.ca

Way to go all of the students and Mr. Hall. Thanks for much for the enthusiasm and energy put into the night. The audience loved it!!

Here's more!

Well done, Vincent Massey PS!! Thanks to a small school with the heart of a giant one, we were able to give the Salvation Army 1149 food items today, along with a massive amount of toys, hats and mittens/gloves for those who are in need. It is awesome to be part of such a loving school!! Congrats and keep up the great work!

Hats, toys and Mittens/Gloves

On Thursday January 17th between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm the "Raise a Food Lover" Program through Loblaws will be visiting Vincent Massey

All student will be provided with a lunch including a "soup buffet"

We will be having 3 sitting with mixed grades in each.  Family sitting will allow the older students to assist the younger.

If you have any questions please contact the school

Singing by Vincent Massey PS

FRENCH IMMERSION
SENIOR KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT
DATE: Thursday, January 31, 2019
TIME: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Duke of Cambridge Public School
47 Liberty St., N
Bowmanville, ON L1C 2L8

VINCENT MASSEY P.S.
NEWSLETTER
A Peanut & Nut Safe School
January 2019
Nicholas Shea, Principal Jackie Robinson

NEW & IMPORTANT

When dropping off

and picking up students.

If busses are present

in the main

parking lot

vehicles will not be

permitted to enter

Please obey no parking signs!

New Phone Number, Web Address, Phone App Coming for Reporting Absences

At KPR, student safety is our highest priority, and we thank families for adopting the automated safe arrival system to help ensure students arrive safely at school each day. 

Starting this September, we will be introducing a new automated Student Absence Reporting System.  Therefore, you will need to create a NEW account to report your children’s absences online. 

You will receive an email in August with instructions on how to create your new account and download the mobile app.  You also will receive a magnet in September with the new Student Absence Reporting System details.  Unfortunately, since ownership of the reporting software has changed, we cannot simply transfer your child’s information to the new system.

Watch for more information in the summer.

Many parents and guardians have been wondering what effect the legalization of marijuana will have on  KPR schools. In short, KPR schools will treat cannabis in much the same way they treat alcohol: students of any age will not be allowed to use marijuana at schools, on school buses or field trips. 

 Once the new federal law comes into effect this October 17:

• non-medical marijuana use will be legal only for those age 19 and older 
• any student, at any age, could be suspended for possessing or being under the influence of cannabis at school
• any student who shares marijuana with others younger than 19 could be expelled from school
• it will be illegal for adults to use cannabis on, or within 20 metres of, school grounds
• it will be illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis, and drivers age 21 or under will not be allowed to have any cannabis in their system.

 If you have any questions about cannabis at school, please speak with your principal or vice-principal.  Further information on the new law is available at Ontario.ca/cannabis.  Information on how to talk to your child about cannabis can be found at Cannabis Information – CAMH.

KPR wishes everyone a happy holiday. We hope that this time allows for some much needed rest for students, staff, parents and guardians, and allows families opportunities to celebrate together.

While the holidays can be joyous, they can also be difficult for some.  We wanted to provide families with some resources you may find useful over the holiday season. Our mission is that all students remain safe, and this includes their mental and physical well-being.

Mental health is a state of well-being; it is relevant to all of us.  According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, in any given year, one in five people in Canada experiences a mental health crisis or illness.  It is important to us that we remind everyone to use resources that are accessible to all.  These include:

• the Be Safe App, a free mobile app that aims to help young adults make healthy decisions during a crisis; it can be downloaded onto cell phones from https://besafeapp.ca/
• Kids Help Phone, also available 24/7, at 1-800-668-6868 or text “CONNECT” to 686868
• Four County Crisis line, available 24/7 for Northumberland and Peterborough County residents at 1-866-995-9933
• Durham Mobile Crisis Services, available 24/7 for anyone experiencing a crisis, at 905-666-0483 or 1-800-742-1890
• Connex Ontario Mental Health Helpline, provides information about mental health services in Ontario 24/7, at 1-866-531-2600 or www.connexontario.ca
• Ontario 211, a free helpline that connects people to community and social services in your area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 2-1-1.

Your family also has access to your closest hospital, as well as to regional supports serving specific areas of KPR.

Let's keep our mental health and the mental health of those we love and care about in the forefront.  We encourage you to use community support services if you ever find yourself or someone near and dear to you struggling and in need of assistance.

Once again, we wish everyone season’s greetings, a Merry Christmas, and safe holidays.

New Kindergarten families are invited to attend one of our five, free upcoming regional Kindergarten Information Sessions.  Current Kindergarten families are also welcome to attend.   Parents and caregivers will learn about the Kindergarten Program and the new provincial Kindergarten report card.   Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with community agencies and partners that serve families, and together, we will provide strategies to help prepare your child for Kindergarten and support your child at home.  

January 29th - Brighton Public School

January 30th - C.R. Gummow Public School

February 5th - Harold Longworth Public School

February 7th - Duke of Cambridge Public School

February 12th - Roger Neilson Public School

All sessions are 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

http://kprdsb.ca/content/dam/kpr/documents/KindergartenParentInfoSession2019.pdf

Starting high school in September? We invite current Grade 8 students, parents and guardians to join us at Grade 8 information nights to learn about the variety of programs available to help learners meet with success.

Several schools have already held their open houses; parents can contact those schools directly for program and registration information. Contact information is available in the Find A School section of www.kprschools.ca

The following open houses are coming up:

              Bowmanville High School, Bowmanville – January 16, 6 p.m.
              Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute, Peterborough – January 16, 7 p.m.
             Clarington Central Secondary School, Bowmanville – January 17, 6 p.m. 
             Courtice Secondary School, Courtice – January 17, 6:30 pm.
              Port Hope High School, Port Hope – January 17, 6:30 p.m.