JUNE NEWSLETTER Bath Elementary School 112 School Street, Bath, NB E7J 1C4 Phone: 278-6003 Fax: 278-6005 bes.nbed.nb.ca Acting Principal – Linda Justason A Journey of Learning IMPORTANT DATES: June 1 st Grade 4 – Ducks Unlimited Trip June 2 nd Pre K Graduation – BES gym 12-1 June 3 rd Grade 5’s visit BMS June 5 th Grade 5P – Meduxnekeag Trip June 8 th Grade 2 – Meduxnekeag Trip June 8 th Track Meet – Florenceville Middle June 10 th/11th Grade 5’s Year End Trip – Camp Skiktehawk June 11 th Grades 3 & 4 Year End Trip – Camp Shiktehawk June 11th Grades k/1/2 - Year End Trip - Woodstock June 16 th Art Afternoon June 19 th Last Day for Students – Final Report Card Day ½ day for students June 23 rd Last Day for Teachers The end of the year is fast approaching. Hope everyone is looking forward to a great summer! NO NEWS YET FROM THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION: We are still waiting for news from the Minister of Education about the District Education Councils recommendation to merge Bath Elementary with Bath Middle. So we do not know if we are moving nor whether it is this year or another. When the announcement is made, we will be sure to let you know. LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS: The provincial last day is noon on June 19 th . If we do end up moving for the fall, I assume our students could be done a bit earlier to allow for classroom and school packing. Again…..will keep you posted. YEAR END FIELD TRIPS: Please note that permission slips will be sent home and need returned in order for students to participate. - Costs for all trips are covered by the school. June 10/11 th – Grade 5’s overnight trip to Camp Shiktehawk June 11 th – Grades 3 & 4 Camp Shiktehawk June 11 th – K/1/2 Woodstock Civic Centre swimming, Lunch Connell Park, Bowling We welcome anyone wishing to volunteer/supervise these trips. Please contact your student’s teacher. Policy 701 is required (http://701.nbed.nb.ca ) TRANSITION DAY: On June 3 rd grade 5 students will have an opportunity to visit Bath Middle School for their grade 6 English programs next year, meet teacher’s & staff and enjoy free pizza for lunch Please see 2015/16 supply list attached. STUDENT FEES: We will begin collecting student fees the first week of June. This is done to enable us to purchase supplies in bulk during the summer months for the 2015/16 school year. Our fee will remain at $40.00. Please ensure 2014/15 fees have been paid in full. MEDUXNEKEAG ENVIRONMENTAL SHOWCASE 2015 GRAND WINNER! Congratulations again to Carrie O’Neill who represented BES as the Meduxnekeag Environmental Project Grand Showcase Winner, at the NB Legislature last Wednesday. Carrie’s project was chosen over 600 student projects. Awesome work Carrie!!!! SWIMMING: We will be swimming from now until the end of year. Please bring swimsuit, towel and plastic bag for wet suit.