April 2015
School Cash Online is Here!!!! Our Goal is
100% Participation
We know you have many different priorities competing for
your attention each day. To respect your time, we’d like to
help you save both time and effort. You’ll are able to approve
permission forms and pay for school items, such as field trips,
food orders, Spirit Wear, etc., online.
It takes just five minutes to register for this service. You can access the service by visiting our school
website and clicking on “School Cash Online”. You will need your child’s OEN number to register. It can
be found on their most recent report card. You can use School Cash Online with confidence; it is a safe
and secure portal.
Using School Cash Online, you may never have to search for spare change again! Thanks for your support. Please contact the office if you require any support.
Dreambox
Students in KG to Grade 8 have access to DreamBox Learning's Math Program, an online,
Intelligent Adaptive Learning (tm) program that helps all students work towards a better
understanding of how numbers work with each other and creates an environment that
fosters faster math proficiency.
Reminder of how to access from home:
Your student can access DreamBox Learning from any computer, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using this link:
https://play.dreambox.com/login/42cv/granda OR by going to our school’s homepage:
grandave.dsbn.org and clicking on the DreamBox link on the right side of the page. To access DreamBox on
iPad, go to http://www.dreambox.com/ipad, or search for "DreamBox Math" in the App Store. When
prompted in the app, use this school code: 42cv/granda
April 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Character
Focus:
6
7
Easter
Monday—No
School
12
Day 2
13
Day 8
Day 4
8
Day 5
Track and Field
Tryouts Begin
Junior BB vs
Park
Gr. 3’s Swim to
Survive
10-11 AM
20
Day 3
You’re the Chef
Program—Gr. 7/8
26
DSBN Road
Race
2
Day 3
14
Day 9
27
Day 8
FSP Swimming at
YMCA
21
Day 4
Junior BB—
Finals—Location
TBD
9
Day 6
Junior
Basketball vs
Jacob Beam
Fri
3
Sat
4
Good Friday—No
School
10
Day 7
11
Grade 7
Immunizations
and Grade 8 HPV
PM
End of Dreambox
Challenge
15
Day 10
You’re the Chef
Junior BB—
Program—Gr. 7/8 Quarter Finals—
Location TBD
FSP Swimming at
YMCA
Gr. 3’s Swim to
Survive
10-11 AM
19
Thu
Area 3 Chess
Junior Basketball Tournament PM
at Nelles School
at Nelles School
World Autism
Awareness
Day—Wear
Blue
Junior Basketball
vs Gainsborough
Courage
5
Wed
22
Day 5
Earth Day
16
Day 1
17
Day 2
Junior BB—
Semi Finals—
Location TBD
Sub Lunch Day
23
Day 6
24
30
Day 1
Day 7
18
25
Spirit Day Earth Day (Blue,
Green, Recycled
Gr. 4/5 Living Wax Clothes,
Endangered
Museum AM—
Animals, etc.)
Gym
Gr. 3’s Swim
to Survive
10-11 AM
28
Day 9
Int. Badminton
Tournament
Grade 5’s to
Racing Against
Drugs
Recognition
Assembly 9:10 AM
School Council
Meeting and
Power Hour
29
Day 10
Grade 3’s to
Jordan Historical
Museum Pioneer
Trip
NF Art Gallery
Workshops for
Kindergarten
AM
Team/Club
Photo Day
May 1 Day 2
Sub Lunch Day
2
Grand Avenue School Council Math Power Hour and Meeting—
Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 Mark the date on your calendars—more information to come!
Prom Project Niagara 2015 – Free Formal Wear Opportunity
Prom Project Niagara is a one day fun free formal wear extravaganza for girls and guys! Students can select their
perfect head-to-toe look for their prom, formal, or graduation for FREE! This year, we are offering Prom Project
Niagara at: Thorold Secondary School; Beamsville Secondary School; and Fort Erie Secondary School. If you
know of a student who could use this program, please join us on Saturday, April 11th, from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
at one of our locations. Inviting all students who are in need of formal wear for their special day! No registration
necessary. For more information on Prom Project please call 905.641.2929 ext. 54103, email [email protected] or
visit www.efnniagara.ca
Grand Avenue Track and Field Training and Try-Outs
The Track and Field try-outs are beginning. Students in Grades 3-8 are welcome to train and then try-out for
the following events:
Track: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m
Field: High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, and Shot Put (Grade 7 and 8 only)
Training will be held during Fitness Breaks and students are asked to make sure they are wearing the proper
athletic clothing and footwear. If your child qualifies for the Regional Track and Field Meet, held on May 8th
at Niagara Olympic Club in St. Catharines, a permission form will be sent home before the end of April.
Student Recognition
March
Mrs. Howe/Miss DeGraaf (KG1)
Zack C., Annie W.,
Nicolas N.
Mrs. McNaugton/Mrs. Koppejan/
Mrs. Morin (KG2)
Faith C., Ewan M.,
Bree M.
Mrs. Arghittu (Gr. 1)
Nathanael A., Sam B.,
Isabelle G., Hannah P.
Mrs. Height (Gr. 1/2)
Madeline L., Gary F.,
Reese I., Emma P.
Miss Esau (Gr. 2/3)
Madison G., Jayden A.,
Hailey D.,
Miss Jones (Gr. 3/4)
Kira M., Kaitlyn S.,
Mme Lemke (Gr. 4/5)
Isabella A., Mason B.
Mr. Dodman (Gr 5/6)
Dana S., Logan A.,
Nolan K.
Miss Whittal (Gr. 7/8)
Jordan C., Josh H.,
Rebecca W.
Mr. Nicholls (FSP)
Wayne S.
Safety is the Key!!!
Student Entry and Exit
(Student Agenda—Page 3)
Students are not to arrive at school
prior to 8:30 a.m. because supervision
for students is not provided until this
time. Students will be permitted to
enter the school building after this time
during inclement weather. Students are
to leave the building via their assigned
outside doors immediately following
dismissal (12:55 p.m. and 3:20 p.m.).
The parking lot is out of bounds to
students for obvious safety reasons
(unless accompanied by an adult).
Students are to enter and exit the
school grounds by walking on the
sidewalk at either side of the front yard
of the school. Students are further
directed to use city sidewalks and street
crossing guards for safe travel to and
from school.
Immune Deficiency—Please Review Information Below
At Grand Avenue, we have a student with an immune deficiency. This has the potential to make this student more
susceptible to viruses, such as the measles. In addition, family members whom have recently undergone medical
treatments may also be more susceptible. In order to keep all our Grand Avenue families healthy and safe, it is
essential we follow the steps below. It is important to note that presently, we have had no cases of the measles
at Grand Avenue. Thank you in advance.
2015 DSBN Road Race – Sunday, April 26th, 2015
Come and celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the DSBN Road Race, sponsored by
Meridian Credit Union! Happening Sunday, April 26th, 2015 at the DSBN Education
Centre in St. Catharines. 1k Fun Run and 5k Road Race for everyone!
Price is still only $10 for students under 20 and $20 for adults 20+! The day includes:
Barbecue for participants; Prizes for top finishers in each 5km age category; Fun Fair
with Niagara Inflatables; Chip Time Results for 5km race; T-shirts for all who
pre-register; Top school participation prize. Registration forms are at our school, or
can be found online at www.efnniagara.ca
Come join in the fun!
Grade 8 Graduation—Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
Mark your calendars!!!! Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 we will recognizing our Grade 8 Graduates.
5:30 PM Graduation Ceremony
7:00-7:30 PM Reception and Personal Pictures
7:30-8:00 PM Dinner for Graduates and Staff
8:00-9:30 PM Dance
Come and share this special evening in recognition of our Grade Eight Graduates.
Try to set aside blocks of time at your computer
every day for your child(ren) to practice math.