A) Parent Advisory Council
Food Days: Thursday,Oct. 6
Thursday,Oct. 20
Next Meeting: Monday, Oct. 17
The following people have volunteered to represent you on our PAC executive this year:
President: Jamie MacLean
Vice Chair: Susan Bungay
Secretary: Jodi Daburger
Treasurer: Erika Zazzi
Fund Raising: Mandi Davis
Food Days: Martha Torrie
School Planning Council:
Tracey Paulus Donna Curdyk
Stephanie Odermatt Susan Bungay(exec.)
Our PAC meetings will be on the third Monday of each month again this year starting at 6:30. We had a great turn out for our first meeting. We hope to see you at our next meeting.
We continue to collect Campbell soup labels. We use the labels to buy new equipment for our gym. We have a box in the office for the labels.
B) Safe Arrival
Our safe arrival program is in need of parent volunteers. We want you to be aware that your child has arrived safely at school. If your child is going to be absent please telephone the school in the morning. Should they not arrive and you have not called the school we will telephone you to let you know they did not arrive.
This program requires a parent volunteer to be at the school each morning to do the calling. If you could help one day a week for half an hour or so first thing in the school day it would be very much appreciated. Call Mrs. Cassman to volunteer or for more information. Thanks!
C) When you have a concern
When you advocate on behalf of your child the way you express your concerns has an effect on the outcome.
Ø Do your best to control your emotions; be reasonable and respectful. The less defensive people act, the easier it is for them to listen to your concerns. You can provide information that will help professionals make a decision that meets the needs of your child.
Ø Consider the views of others. You may not agree, but by listening you will understand where they are “coming from” and where a solution may be found. When both sides are heard, it is easier to work together to find solutions.
Ø Document your information. It is easy to get confused or forget information. Jot down notes. Keep copies of everything you send and receive.
Ø Commit to resolution. Ensure that you are working to solve the problem. Be honest with yourself and others. Plan how the problem could be solved. Be both flexible and open minded. Another plan might work or be even better.
Ø Stay involved. Confirm your action plans and arrange follow up. Help to define reasonable deadlines for each goal. If one solution is not working, be willing to try another.
D) Sorrento Blog
Over the past few years our newsletter has been posted on our blog at
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E) No School
A brief reminder that children do not attend school Monday, October 10 (Thanksgiving) or
Friday, October 21 (Province wide Professional Development Day).
F) Bussing Notes
With our current bus routes our busses are very full. The Transportation Department has a policy of no courtesy riders due to this fact. Should you wish your child to ride a different bus or bring a friend home by bus you are requested to telephone the Transportation Department (832-9415) to confirm there is room available on the bus. Using the bussing system for transporting children to birthday parties is a particular problem.
We would also like to remind everyone that should you or your child be changing plans regarding bus transportation we need a note for the teacher/bus driver. Please do not leave messages on our answering machine that involve changes to transportation plans as we may not get the messages before the end of the day. We do not have a full time secretary at the school.
G) Nutrition Bites
Tips for Packing Healthy Lunches:
· Include a variety of foods from at least 3 of the 4 food groups – Vegetables and Fruit, Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives, and Meat and Alternatives
· Try a hot lunch by using a wide mouth thermos – chilli, pasta, soups, stews, or baked beans are all good options.
· Some easy non-peanut protein options – soy butter, cheese, tuna or salmon, hummus, edamame beans, hard cooked egg, chick peas
Remember to include your child in the planning of their lunch – no meal is a good meal if it is not eaten so work with your child to create a healthy lunch that they will find tasty.
H) Parking lot
Firstly, we would ask that you drop off your children on Passchendaele Road or Vimy Road. Our goal here is to reduce the number of vehicles in the parking lot. Secondly, we have made the westerly part of the parking lot a “staff only” parking area. If you must use the parking lot please park and drop of children in the area past the cross walk.
Thanks for your help in keeping our students safe!
I) Youth Resource Center
Come join us for a night of fun! Activities include pool tables, darts, snacks, music, movies and much more! Youth from 11 to 17 years old are welcome. We meet every Thursday from 6:30 until 9:00 pm at the Sorrento Community Drop In Center.
J) Intramural Soccer
Our intramural soccer tournament started last week. The Division one, two and three students are thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to play 6-aside soccer in a round robin tournament. We are playing Tuesdays and Thursdays for about 3 more weeks. Thanks to Mr. Horton for organizing and supervising this event for our students.
K) Electronic Devices
Over the years we’ve had many problems regarding electronic devices (cell phones, mp3 players, etc). We prefer they not come to school, however, if they must, they are to remain in backpacks throughout the day and may be used on the bus only.
L) Monthly Math Problem
We had 20 entries in our math problem draw. The winners of the Math problem of the month draw were Matteo Bordin for the K-2 students and Alex Taylor for the Grades 3- 5 students. Congratulations!!
Dates to Remember
Oct. 4 – Photo Day
Oct. 6 – Food Day
Oct. 10 – Thanksgiving (No School)
Oct. 12 – Cultural Event 9:20
Oct. 17 – PAC Meeting
Oct. 20 – Food Day
Oct. 21 – Pro-D Day
Oct. 25 – Toonie Tuesday
Nov. 4 – Photo retakes
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