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May 4, 2011
Allergy Alert
We have students and staff members who have severe allergies. These allergies include fish, peanuts, seafood, and eggs. We also have someone who has severe allergies to scents and scented products. We are asking that students DO NOT bring fish, seafood, eggs, egg sandwiches, shellfish, peanuts, peanut products, or sandwiches made with fish for their lunches. It is also important to remember that Acreman Elementary is a scent free facility. We need to have the cooperation of all people to ensure everyone’s safety.
Kinderstart Registration
We will be accepting registration for Kinderstart for the 2012 - 2013 school year. We will extend the registration dates. Children have to be 4 years old by December 2012 in order to be eligible to attend Kinderstart. Registration forms are available at the school office after 9:00 a.m. and please bring along your childs birth certificate and MCP number.
Regional Heritage Fair
Good luck goes out to David Green, Sarah Legge, and Brittany Mayne as they represent our school at the Regional Heritage Fair this Friday and Saturday (May 4 and 5). It is being held at Amalgamated Academy in Bay Roberts.
The schedule for Saturday is as follows: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon - Public Visitation, 12:00 noon – Closing Ceremonies
Daffodil and Pajamas Day
On Monday, April 30 2012, we celebrated Daffodil Day in our school. Thank you to all who supported this event. We are very proud to say that our school raised $209.50 in total. Way to go!
Dress Like a Rock Star Day
On Monday, May 7, 2012, in celebration of Music Monday, students are asked to come to school dressed like a musician/rock star. Music Monday is a day that celebrates music education across Canada.
Pennies for the Playground: There will be a container at the school to collect any pennies (or loose change) that students, teachers, or parents~want to contribute to the playground. There will also be a Penny Drop Off Day scheduled for a later date,~where families can bring pennies in, so save them up and let's see how much we can raise!
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Playground~Update:~We have~175 volunteers in just ONE WEEK!!! Thanks for your support in helping us build a brighter day for the children of our communities! Please visit our website at www.acreman.ltbk.ca and Facebook page.
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Dot-Mocracy Day
The students really enjoyed their Dot-mocracy Day. It was exciting to watch them help design their vision of our new playground. The posters will be on display until May 9 so everyone can get a look at the results of the students’ Dot-mocracy.
Parent Survey
The Eastern School District is in the first year of its 2011-2014 Strategic Plan. Goal 1 in the plan states that “By June 30, 2014, Eastern School District will have enhanced learning opportunities to support student achievement and success”. One of the performance measures for this goal is to complete an Environmental Scan of Inclusionary Practices throughout the District. The Programs Division has compiled five different on-line surveys to attain this outcome: Inclusive Education Environmental Scan for Educators, Inclusive Education Environmental Scan for Support Staff, Inclusive Education Environmental Scan for Students (7-12), Inclusive Education Environmental Scan for Parents/Guardians and Inclusive Education Environmental Scan for Community Partners. These web-based surveys have
been compiled using Google Docs and can be accessed using the various links at the end of this memo. All surveys will be open for the period of Wednesday, May 2, 2012 to Friday, June 1, 2012. Please note the following information for each representative group: The information gathered from this Inclusion Environmental Scan will assist the District in establishing and improving initiatives to support schools as they continue to build an Inclusive Philosophy. School administration and staff are an important stakeholder group for the Eastern School District. Your ideas and feedback are crucial in helping to improve the educational experiences for our students. The Parent/Guardian Survey consists of 18 questions and should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Principals are asked to use an upcoming School Council meeting to explain the survey to parent/guardian representatives and invite input.
Parent/Guardian Survey:
Breakfast Program
The breakfast program is up and running. We serve anywhere from 30 - 40 students per day. Even though we get partial funding from the Kids Eat Smart Foundation, donations to the breakfast program are greatly appreciated and you can donate apple juice, cheesestrings, cereal bars, yogurt bars, and yogurt.
Grade 2 and 3 Swimming
The Grade 2 and 3 students will be participating in the “Swim to Survive” program at the Carbonear Swimming Pool. Their swimming dates are: May 10, and May 17, 2012. Notes have already gone home for the parents of these students.
Free Bicycle Helmets
The office of Ches Crosbie Barristers is offering a province wide Give away of Helmets for any child who needs one. Their firm is focused on safety at all levels and are pleased to be engaged in this program. Deadline is June 12 and all details are on their website at http://autoaccidentclaims.ca/?p=611
Picking Up Students
We ask that when parents arrive at the school to pick up their children at the end of the school day that they wait in the area next to the office where the bench is. There have been parents going into the gym during gym classes or into other classes and waiting there until class is over. This is still instructional time and we respectfully ask parents to wait outside the classrooms, gym, library, and computer room until classes are over. Also, we ask that parents not wait in the staff room as this is a place where teachers work and prepare for their classes during their preparation periods. We thank you for your help with this matter.
Homework on Website
Just a reminder to parents and students that all homework for all grades is posted on our school website at http://school.esdnl.ca/acreman/
Pioneers Club
Only 3 more Mondays left for Pioneers. Monday, May 7 will be an outside session (weather permitting). Please dress warm as we will be traveling from the church to the beach for a scavenger hunt. May 14 is an Ice Cream Party which is our final session for this year. VBS details coming soon! Pioneers Club is every Monday after school from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and with supper following the activities. It is held at the Salvation Army Church in Green’s Harbour and you can call 582-3700 for information. It is open to all children up to 12 years and is a great way for children to unwind after all day in class. There are lots of games, singing, crafts, and good times with new friends and old.
Hop-a-thon
The Trinity Conception Family Resource Centre supports Acreman Elementary and the communities in fundraising for their new playground project. They will be having a Hop-a-thon on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Family Resource Centre in Acreman. We thank you in advance for all your support.