Friendly Reminders Medical Forms ~ we are still waiting for families to return them to school. If your child is late please sign them in to the office and the student will proceed to their class. The driveway in front of the school is closed. It is for buses only. Please let family or friends know who may drop off your child, this area is closed. Walk on the sidewalk as sometimes cars do need to drive through. If you are walking a “pet” please remain on the sidewalk AWAY from where students are dismissed. School Times 8:35 Supervision 8:50-10:30 First Block 10:30-11:10 Break Time 11:10-12:50 Second Block 12:50– 1:30 Break Time 1:30 - 3:10 Third Block 3:10 Dismissal PD Day 3rd School Council Meeng 6:00 pm 6th House Colour Day & Character Assembly 8th Wacky Sock Day 10th Milk Orders Due 10th March Break 13th - 17th Gr. 7&8 Niagra Falls Trip Meeng at 6:30 pm 22nd Yearbook Cover Designs Due 22nd Immunizaons Gr. 7 and Int. Girls 23rd Earth Hour @ PRES 2:00-3:00 24th Earth Hour @ home 8:00 pm 25th Crazy Hat /Hair Day 31st Dates to Remember for March Patriots Stay Connected! Office 705-424-3317 and Safe Arrival Find us at hp://pin.scdsb.on.ca/.scdsb.on.ca Stay updated, be “in the know” with upcoming events and information about our school, subscribe to our webpage. How to Help Your Child with their Learning If you would like a “school term” explained or tip included next month, please call or send a note in with your child. #1 strategy to improve reading is read every day with your child Listen to your child read, ask questions and share ideas. All reading counts and you “model” reading for your child, regardless of the age! Talk about Math Math is about thinking. Talk about different problems and ways to solve them. Play counting games in the car, share how math is part of your day (cooking, budget, shopping, work). Build your child’s confidence in math and remind them everyone can do well in math! This connects with developing a Growth Mindset! People can have a Fixed Mindset…”I can’t do it” or “This is to hard, I will never get it”. We encourage everyone to build a Growth Mindset. If you hear your child saying “I can’t do it” or can’t figure it out” add your own comment of “YET” Regardless of the subject or topic continue to encourage your child to keep at it. Don’t wait for a monthly newsletter! Stay up-to date with daily, regular messages... School Website ~ Top of the page “Subscribe” Our webpage is located at http://pin.scdsb.on.ca. Pine River Remind App send a text @a4ab73 to the number 705-980-0672 If you have a smartphone or An- droid phone open your web browser and go to the fol- lowing link rmd.at/a4ab73 Follow the instrucons to sign up for Remind! Follow PRES on Twitter @pineriveres Get daily updates, pictures, announcements, informaon by following us on Twier! Pine River Elementary School “We believe that ever child can achieve” PRES NEWS— March 2017 Twier @pineriveres Character Trait for March is Integrity. “We act justly and honourably in all that we do. ” Technology at PRES We encourage our students to use technology as a learning tool. There are times staff ask students to turn technology ‘off” and put it “away”. A letter will be sent home if you child is not following these guidelines.
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Friendly Reminders Medical Forms ~ we are still
waiting for families to return
them to school.
If your child is late please sign
them in to the office and the
student will proceed to their
class.
The driveway in front of the
school is closed. It is for
buses only. Please let
family or friends know who
may drop off your child, this
area is closed.
Walk on the sidewalk as
sometimes cars do need to
drive through.
If you are walking a “pet”
please remain
on the sidewalk
AWAY from
where students
are dismissed.
School Times
8:35 Supervision
8:50-10:30 First Block
10:30-11:10 Break Time
11:10-12:50 Second Block
12:50– 1:30 Break Time
1:30 - 3:10 Third Block
3:10 Dismissal
PD Day 3rd
School Council Meeting 6:00 pm
6th
House Colour Day & Character Assembly
8th
Wacky Sock Day 10th
Milk Orders Due 10th
March Break 13th - 17th
Gr. 7&8 Niagra Falls Trip Meeting at 6:30 pm
22nd
Yearbook Cover Designs Due
22nd
Immunizations Gr.
7 and Int. Girls
23rd
Earth Hour @
PRES 2:00-3:00
24th
Earth Hour @
home 8:00 pm
25th
Crazy Hat /Hair
Day
31st
Dates to Remember for March
Patriots Stay Connected!
Office 705-424-3317 and Safe Arrival Find us at http://pin.scdsb.on.ca/.scdsb.on.ca
Stay updated, be “in the know” with upcoming events and information about our school, subscribe to our
webpage.
How to Help Your Child with their Learning
If you would like a “school term” explained or tip included next month, please call or send a note in with your child.
#1 strategy to improve reading is read every day with your child
Listen to your child read, ask questions and share ideas. All reading counts and you “model” reading for your child, regardless of the age!
Talk about Math
Math is about thinking. Talk about different problems and ways to solve them. Play counting games in the car, share how math is part of your day (cooking, budget, shopping, work). Build your child’s confidence in math and remind them everyone can do well in math!
This connects with developing a Growth Mindset!
People can have a Fixed Mindset…”I can’t do it” or “This is to hard, I will never get it”. We encourage everyone to build a Growth Mindset. If you hear your child saying “I can’t do it” or can’t figure it out” add your own comment of “YET” Regardless of the subject or topic continue to encourage your child to keep at it.
Don’t wait for a monthly newsletter! Stay up-to date with daily, regular messages...
School Website ~ Top of the page “Subscribe”
Our webpage is located at http://pin.scdsb.on.ca.
Pine River Remind App send a text @a4ab73 to the
number 705-980-0672 If you have a smartphone or An-
droid phone open your web browser and go to the fol-
lowing link rmd.at/a4ab73 Follow the instructions to
sign up for Remind!
Follow PRES on Twitter @pineriveres Get daily updates, pictures, announcements, information
by following us on Twitter!
Pine River Elementary School “We believe that ever child can achieve”
PRES NEWS— March 2017
Twitter @pineriveres
Character Trait for March is
Integrity.
“We act justly and honourably
in all that we do. ”
Technology at PRES
We encourage our students
to use technology as a
learning tool. There are
times staff ask students to
turn technology ‘off” and put
it “away”. A letter will be
sent home if you child is not
following these guidelines.
March and April Activities
Is your child turning FOUR this year? It’s time to register for Kindergarten
Our school is now registering children for Kindergarten for the 2017-18 school year. Required registration documents
include birthdate documentation, proof of address and record of immunization.
Visit www.scdsb.on.ca/kindergarten for more information.
Vista Gift Card Order Reminder
Gift Card orders are due after the March Break. Looking for gift cards for birthdays,
Graduations, regular shopping or other gifts. Order your gift cards through PRES.
SCDSB Media Fest: What Does Being a Great Canadian Look Like?
Students are invited to submit an entry for the 2017 SCDSB Media Fest. This media festival is
open to all Simcoe County District School Board students and can include images, audio and video. For
more information, visit www.scdsbmediafest.com. The submission deadline is April 3.
Triple P Positive Parenting Program
Workshops for every parent
The three workshops will be held at Angus Morrison on the dates listed below.
March 29th
Power of Positive Parenting
April 12th
Raising Competent Confident Children
May 3rd
Raising Resilient Children
Please call and register at Pine River even though the workshops will be hosted at Angus Morrison.
The larger version of this flyer is posted under “Newsletters” on our Webpage.
Ever consider how all those minutes your teen spends sitting using electronic devices, watching TV or even playing video games add up every day? By replacing some of their screen time with physical activity, you will be helping them to become healthier, reduce stress and be more likely to feel happier and more confident. Here are some ideas to suggest to your teen:
organize a pick-up game of baseball, ball hockey or basketball
check out a local nature trail with friends try something new like disc golf!
Set a goal to limit screen time to less than two hours each day.
Information provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Parents of Students who receive Special Education Support
The Pine River Special Education team is putting together an e-mail list to keep parents updated about hap-penings in special education. These updates could include:
*Upcoming events in the community
*Learning opportunities *News and information relating to special education *Information on services provided by community agencies *Funding opportunities * School Board events relating to special activities for your child
If you would like to receive email updates from time to time, please e-mail your name to Mr. Babcock [email protected] Please include in the subject line “update list”, and make sure you use the email address you would like to receive updates.
Pine River News
Green Team Reminders
Keep collecting tabs and we will send them to Bear Creek
We also continue to use GOOS paper, remember turn “lights out” when you leave a room
March 25th is Earth Hour at Pine River and March 26th @ 8:00 pm in your home.
Yearbooks ~ Students are encouraged to submit designs for our 2016-2017 Yearbook. Yearbooks will be available to order soon and delivered to school before the end of the year.
School “House” Clothing ~ Look for information on House Colour clothing soon. The items may include t-shirts and hoodies.
Dance-A–Thon ~ School Council wants everyone to know the Dance-A–Thon will be happening on Thurs. April 13th! Pledge forms will be sent home after the March Break.
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The facts of lice: How to prevent and treat this nuisance
Like everywhere else, there are head lice in Simcoe County. Lice are a nuisance, but do not pose a public health hazard as they are not known to transmit any infectious diseases. Anyone can get head lice but kids tend to get them more often because they can have head-to-head contact with other children during school and play. The best way to keep head lice in check is to work together to prevent the spread.
Schools are required to inform parents when a case of head lice is confirmed, to provide parents with timely information to begin their own checks at home. Head lice management and treatment is a responsibility of parents/guardians.
Here are some tips to help prevent and treat lice:
Teach your child not to share personal things like hair brushes, combs and hats.
Set a schedule to check your child’s head regularly. Use an area with bright light and look carefully for nits (shells containing eggs) and live lice in the hair, behind the ears and around the neck and hairline. Nits looks like half the size of the head of a pin, shaped like a teardrop and stick to the hair so you can’t blow, flick or easily side them off. Lice are about the size of a sesame seed and are very hard to see because they can crawl and hide but they cannot hop or fly.
If you find nits or live head lice, you’ll need to use a head lice treatment to kill them. Make sure to follow the directions, and then to do a second treatment 7 to 10 days later to help stop the lice from returning. It is a good idea to wash bed linen and hats in hot water and dry them in a hot dryer.
For more information, visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s website www.simcoemuskokahealth.org or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520.
Events at Eastview Secondary School in April open to all parents On April 10 at 7 p.m., Eastview Secondary School will host a screening of the film Screenagers, a study of growing up in the digital age. Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston created Screenagers to probe into the vulnerable corners of family life to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and in-ternet addiction. This presentation will help parents learn how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world.
On April 12 at 7 p.m., the school welcomes financial literacy expert Robin Taub, the author of the best-seller, A Parent’s Guide to Raising Money-Smart Kids. Her presentation will cover why it’s important to teach kids about money, as well as the challenge of being a good financial role model. She will explain how to address money-related topics with young kids, pre-teens, teenagers and emerging adults.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend the above events. For more information, please contact Eastview Secondary School at 705-728-1321. The school is located at 421 Grove St. E. in Barrie.
Get outside to play on March Break Active play does more than help kids to achieve the 60 minutes of physical activity they need every day, it supports their development in many ways – especially when the play is outdoors, self-directed and fun. This allows kids to test boundaries and problem-solve, develop social skills and resolve conflict, and learn to con-trol their emotions and behaviour. Active play outdoors in the fresh air and nature also helps to improve mood and lower stress. Support your child to play outside with friends in the neighbourhood and at your local park as much as possible.
Information provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Getting outside to play can be an idea to use on the March Break Challenge!
Student information notice for parents of Grade 8 student
As students progress from elementary school to secondary school, important personal student infor-mation is shared which eases each student’s transition to secondary school. Sharing this information also improves our ability to program effectively to benefit all students. Select student information will be shared at different times as appropriate. The collection and use of personal student information for such purposes is authorized under sections 170, 171, 190 Part X and Part XIII of the Education Act. All infor-mation used for the transition process is limited, secure and protected at all times. Please contact Jacqueline Kavanagh, Superintendent of Education for this area, if you would like more information about the transition process at Pine River Elementary School.
March is Nutrition Month – Tips for packing a healthy school lunch
A school lunch should give children the energy and nutrients they need to be ready to learn, be more alert and perform better at school. When planning lunch-es keep these tips in mind:
include one serving from at least three of the four food groups from Canada's
Food Guide
rather than buying pre-made lunch kits, make your own healthy “lunch kit”
with divided containers and small ‘bite-sized cheese cubes, left over chicken chunks, veggie sticks or fruit slices
get your kids to eat more veggies! Send cucumber coins, zucchini sticks and pepper strips with dip
fill whole wheat or multi grain wrap/pits/tortilla shells with your child’s favourite foods such as hummus
and grated carrot or sliced turkey with mustard water is the healthiest choice to quench thirst
Check your local media and flyers for activities and clubs.
Registrations will be starting for sports, clubs, arts and activities for your children and family.