Upper Thames Elementary School News November, 2014 Principal’s Message: Progress Reports come home today. This is a good opportunity to celebrate your child’s successes and make a plan to address any areas that need improvement. This can be done in partnership with the teachers, whom you are invited to have a meeting with on either Thursday evening or Friday morning of this week. If you have not received a form for interviews, please give the school a call and we will set up an interview time. Psst..Let anyone with a 3 year old know. We have had a couple of staff changes since the new year. Nancy Sass had a baby boy in early October, and now Sheila Vanderlaan has taken her place. We welcome her as the DECE in Kindergarten A for the remainder of the year. As well, Liz Jezzard got a job at Elma in mid-September, and we have Justine Robertson now filling the SERT role. We welcome back from her maternity leave, Kate Matthews, French teacher. We thank Janna LeDuc for her work in September. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call me at 519348-8472 or email me at [email protected] Sincerely, Paula Robinson Principal Registration for Kindergarten at Upper Thames will be held on the morning of November 28th. Call us at 519-348-8472 to arrange an appointment and get a registration package. Cross-Country Team: Our cross country team competed in three meets: 126 students ran in the Pat Cook Run, and most of them competed again at the South Region’s Meet. Thirty-six runners qualified in the District Cross Country meet, where we had the 8 year old girls’ team place first overall, and the 10 year old girls’ team placed second overall. We also had several medal winners! Congratulations to everyone who ran! Many thanks to Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. French, Mrs. Lobb and Mrs. Harmer for working with this team. Charlotte’s Web: The grade 1 –3 /4 students who attended this play gave the performance two thumbs up! Many thanks to School Council, who subsidized the buses and allowed our students to attend for only the price of the ticket. Mabel’s Labels and School Spirit Order: Look for an order form for Upper Thames Spirit wear and some information on Mabel’s Labels later this month! Parking and Pick up: Please be assured that all decisions we make are made with the safety of children in mind. To that end, we put up the pylons in the driveway to prevent cars from passing other cars in the driveway, potentially endangering the lives of children who are exiting the front doors, or getting into vehicles. Please slow down, respect the pylons and do not pass cars that are picking up there. Similarly, do not park for longer than necessary to get your children safely buckled in. If this is a problem, arrangements should be made to meet your child on a side street, or to park and walk to the doors to meet your child. Lice: Head lice are a common problem among school children every year, at every school. We are no different. The only cure is diligence – treat, pick out the nits, clean everything (stuffed animals, pillows and the like can be thrown in the freezer for 48 hours), retreat, and then check. Picking the eggs of a louse involves a special comb or fingernails. It is recommended that you check your child’s head on a weekly basis. Got Talent? We are planning an electives day for January 30thDDhave you got a talent you want to share? A skill you can teach to students? Let us know! 165 Frances Street East, R.R. #5, Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0 Tel: (519) 348-8472 Fax: (519) 348-4752 Web: upperthames.amdsb.ca Monday, November 24th School Council Meeting 6:30 pm Upcoming Dates for November: Monday, November 3rd Progress Reports go home Wednesday, November 5th Mr. Scheerer and Mrs. Bickley’s classes to WIldwood Thursday, November 6th Photo Retakes Erik Traplin @ noon (Show for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students) Friday, November 28th Calling All Three Year Olds: Kindergarten Registration *Call the school for an appointment Looking Ahead: December 3rd Kindergarten Christmas Concert December 10th Junior Christmas Concert Parent- Teacher Interviews 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Friday, November 7th Professional Activity Day No school for students Parent- Teacher Interviews 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Tuesday, November 11th Remembrance Day Assembly 10:30 am Everyone is welcome to join us! th Thursday, November 13 Groove Education – all day Grades 2 - 6 Wednesday, November 19th Sixth Annual Home for the Holidays Vendor and Craft Show 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Norcard Pickup 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. *Both of these events are at UTES. Join us for the Sixth Annual Holiday Vendor and Craft Sale November 19 3:00 – 7:00 pm Featuring: Scentsy, Avon, Pampered Chef, It Works, Velata, South Hill Designs, Llynda More Boots, Jamberry, Clara Clark Luxury Sheets, Tupperware ……………….and more! Book Fair: November 4, 5 and 6 165 Frances Street East, R.R. #5, Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0 Tel: (519) 348-8472 Fax: (519) 348-4752 Web: upperthames.amdsb.ca Community Calendar: Stratford Perth Museum P.A. Day Camp Friday, November 7th from 9am to 4pm Theme: Choose Your Own Adventure Recommended for ages 6 to 12 Cost: $35 per child For information or to register contact Kayla Droog at 519-393-5311, or email [email protected] Homework Help There is a Homework Help club every Wednesday at the library from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Babysitter’s Course (for students 11 years or older) Saturday, November 29th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Contact the West Perth Public Library Cost: $50 519-348-9234 165 Frances Street East, R.R. #5, Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0 Tel: (519) 348-8472 Fax: (519) 348-4752 Web: upperthames.amdsb.ca