February & March 2016 CARMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL S MESSAGE PHONE: (250) 770-7697 Ext. 0 ACTING PRINCIPAL: Mr. Craig Dunbar EMAIL: cdunbar@summer.com / sbull@summer.com WEBSITE: www.carmielementary.weebly.com Students have had a very ac ve and produc ve start to the new year. There has been a healthy balance between academics and physical ac vity. Thanks to our PAC, students have had the opportunity to experience winter ac vi es at Apex. Intermediate students are learning basic basketball skills and par cipa ng in games with district schools. And our One to One Reading Program is again taking place pairing adult readers with our students to build on reading apprecia on and fluency. The parking lot has become a safety concern first thing in the morning and at dismissal. We ask that parents be vigilant when dropping off children or parking. It can become very congested. Also, please do not drop off on the sidewalk area leading to the school entrance. There is a sign placed there now as a reminder. Our children and families use that sidewalk o en. Thank you for your coopera on. Second term report cards will be sent home in early March. You will have the opportunity to meet with teachers if necessary. DATES TO REMEMBER Tuesdays Pizza Day Monday Feb. 1 French Immersion Applications due Tuesday Feb. 2 Gym Club Session 2 starts (runs Feb. 2 to April 12) Monday Feb. 8 Family Day (school closed) Wednesday Feb. 10 Basketball Game Carmi at Queen s Park (2:45 3:45) Wednesday Feb. 17 Basketball Game Parkway at Carmi (2:45 3:45) Friday Feb. 19 Cross Country Skiing Grades 4 & 5 Wednesday Feb. 24 Anti-Bullying Pink Shirt Day Wednesday Feb. 24 Basketball Game Queen s Park at Carmi (2:45 3:45) Thursday Feb. 25 Professional Development Day (school closed) Friday Feb. 26 Professional Development Day (school closed) Friday Mar. 4 Cross Country Skiing Grades 4 & 5 Monday Mar. 7 Report Cards Home Tuesday Mar. 8 PAC Meeting 6:00 7:00 Thursday Mar. 10 Early Dismissal Day (students dismissed at 12:35 & will have lunch at home) Friday Mar. 11 Last Day of School before Spring Break Mar. 14 25 Spring Break Monday Mar. 28 Easter Monday (school closed) Tuesday Mar. 29 School Opens BFFS!
Page 2 ANTI-BULLYING / PINK SHIRT DAY Wednesday February 24 students are asked to dress in pink to recognize Anti Bullying Day. This day is a great opportunity for families to discuss bullying behaviors and how together we can stop these type of behaviors. Throughout the day classes may share their knowledge of bullying and how to deal with bullying behaviors. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS February 24 we are fortunate to have one of the Globetrotters visiting Carmi. Students will be able to witness the talent and skill and learn about the experience of becoming a Globetrotter. Thanks to Ms. Persson for organizing this! EARLY DISMISSAL DAY / REPORT CARDS Term 2 report cards will sent home on Monday March 7th. Please return the signed report card envelope as soon as possible and contact your child s teacher if you wish to set up an appointment. Thursday March 10th is an early dismissal day. Students will be dismissed at 12:35 and will have lunch at home. BASKETBALL The Grade 4/5 Girls and Boys Carmi Basketball Teams have been practicing twice a week since the winter break and are really excited for their first game January 28 against Parkway. The teams will be playing four afterschool games against Parkway and Queen s Park schools. Mr. Bailey, Ms. Harvie and Ms. Persson have noticed the teams have come a long way in both their defensive and offensive skills and are demonstrating good sportsmanship. The coaches are really looking forward to see the students put what they have learned into action. Come out and support the teams if you can! Thurs. Jan 28 Carmi at Parkway Wed. Feb 10 Carmi at Queen s Park Wed. Feb 17 Parkway at Carmi Wed. Feb 24 Queen s Park at Carmi PEANUT / NUT ALERT Just a reminder that we have a student in our school with a severe nut / peanut allergy. For the safety of all of our students, staff, StrongStart families, volunteers, guests and community users of our school we ask that parents DO NOT send peanut / nut products to school. We understand that this may require some effort and thought for snack and lunch alternatives but we ask that you consider the health risk to others and refrain from sending peanut and nut products to school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Dunbar. Thank you for your support.
BREAKFAST CLUB Page 3 Carmi is fortunate to have a daily breakfast program providing delicious breakfasts to all students each morning at 8:15 am. The club also provides a chance for children to connect with others and socialize. Research indicates the importance of a nutritious breakfast to children being ready to learn and to be successful in school. The club is located at the entrance to the school in a small room to the right. A BIG thank you to Donna Van Egmond for her hard work and dedication to the club. If you would like to know more about the club or support it in any way please contact the school. CARMI PAC PAC Contact Info: E-mail Tracy at carmipac@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/ Carmiparents/ Next PAC Meeting Tuesday March 8th 6:00 7:00pm in the library. APEX TUBING & CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Our students had great fun tubing and cross country skiing. Thank you again to PAC for supporting these awesome field trips! The HUB provides support and referrals in areas such as childcare, parenting, health and nutrition, literacy, early intervention, counselling, and much more. Available for drop in at Queen s Park Elementary Wednesday mornings 9:00 12:00 and Parkway Elementary Thursday mornings 9:00 12:00. Please feel free to contact Meghan by email at hub@pdcrs.com or by phone (250) 462-0979 to speak or to set up an appointment.
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Page 5 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Children born in 2011 are eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2016. Parents, who feel their child is not yet ready for kindergarten, may defer enrollment for one year. Please contact Wendy Hyer (250-770-7700) at the School Board Office for information on this. Placement in your neighborhood school kindergarten is based on your address and registration date. The earlier you register, the more likely your child will attend a school close to your home. TRANSFER REQUESTS 2016 2017 SCHOOL YEAR The window for students requesting transfers from their catchment / current school to another school in School District No. 67 for the September 2016 / 2017 school year is 8:00am, February 1, 2016 to 4:00pm, April 15, 2016. Transfer requests received prior to February 1 will be date / time stamped as February 1, 2016, 8:00am and transfer requests received after April 15 may not be considered until September 2016. Although a sibling s attendance at a school will be given priority as per Choice and Flexibility Policy #305, it should not be assumed that the transfer is approved. A transfer request still needs to be completed and must go through the transfer process. If you are unsure, please check with your school secretary. FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM: All applications for Grade 6 French Immersion must be submitted to the School Board Office prior to 12:00 noon on Monday Feb. 1, 2016 HOMESTAY FAMILIES NEEDED School District No. 67 Requires homestay Families for the 2015 2016 School Year School District No. 67 is looking for prospective homestay families in Penticton and Summerland to host international students for one year, one semester, or on a short term basis. Placements are needed for both male and female students from Germany, China, Mexico Columbia, Spain, Japan and Korea who will be attending one of our local secondary or middle schools. Host families must be English-speaking and have a desire to welcome the student into their home as part of the family. Close proximity to a secondary or middle school is an asset. Host families are expected to provide: a fully furnished private bedroom; a clean, safe, caring environment conducive to student studies; meals: the opportunity to participate in Canadian family life; and a completed criminal record search for all adult members residing in the home. School District No. 67 will provide: support and guidance by a homestay coordinator who will monitor the student/homestay experience; monthly compensation at $750.00; and temporary placement/respite homes for host families, if required, for holidays and emergencies. If you are interested in this great opportunity to exchange cultural experiences with an international student, please pick up an application form at the School Board Office, 425 Jermyn Avenue in Penticton, download the form off the District website at www.sd67.bc.ca, or contact Ms. Brenda Kotzian, Homestay Coordinator at (250) 490-0422 or by email bkotzian@summer.com.
february 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gym Club Session 2 Starts 7 8 Family Day (school closed) 9 10 Basketball Carmi at Queen s Park 2:45 3:45 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Basketball Parkway at Carmi 2:45 3:45 Cross Country Skiing Grades 4 & 5 21 22 23 24 Pink Shirt An bullying Day 25 Professional Development (school closed) BC Winter Games 26 Professional Development (school closed) BC Winter Games BC Winter Games 27 28 29 BC Winter Games CARMI CUBS SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY Every Friday! Wear your Carmi shirt and enter to win Pizza on Tuesday!
march 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Cross Country Skiing Grades 4 & 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Report Cards Home PAC Mee ng 6:00 Early Dismissal 12:35 (students eat lunch at home) Last Day of School Before Spring Break 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Daylight Savings turn clocks ahead 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Good Friday 27 28 Easter Monday School Closed 29 Back to School 30 31 SAFE ARRIVAL (250) 770-7697 Ext. 0 / sbull@summer.com Thank you to all families for phoning or emailing the school if their child is going to be late or absent.