ALEXANDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL 905.685.5489 MARCH 2015
Message from Ms. Currie……..
We have past the halfway point of the 2014-2015 school year. Staff members
are spending many extra hours attending meetings to continue to provide the
best programs for your children, specifically in Math. The Early Release Day
was used to conduct Professional Development for staff growth. What a great
day!!
As we continue to plan for next year, our Early Learning Kindergarten Program
had an Open House on Thursday, February 5th. It was a huge success as we were able to meet many new
students joining us at Harriet Tubman. If you have a junior kindergarten aged child, and were unable to
make it, please come in to the office to register your child.
It has been a very cold this year. On many days, students have not been outside for recesses due to the
extreme cold and wind chill. Thus, it is important when they do get to go outside, that every child be dressed
properly for the wet and cold AND have dry indoor shoes/slippers to change into every day. Students that
are in need of extra warm mitts, hats, snow pants and coats are encouraged to come to the office. We have
extra to share!
A big thank you to our School council members and the many community members (Morgan, Tammy,
Christine, Erin, Bobbi, and Sarah) for their ongoing support of special lunches, movie night, bake sale and
the Dance-a-thon. The students and staff enjoyed all the extras in February!!!
Finally, I want you to be aware that Ms.Carol Germyn will be returning as the Prinicipal of Alexandra on
March 23 for approximately a month. I am so excited to have Ms.Germyn cover my Medical leave. I promise (again) that everything is ok and I look forward to returning to finish up the year.
Thank you and I will see you in April!
J. Currie
DSBN Road Race 2015
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 must be received by Friday, March 20 th to guarantee your 2015 DSBN Road Race shirt!
Registration forms are at your school, or can be found online at www.efnniagara.ca
Come join in the fun!
Immunization Information From Your Public Health Nurse
Immunization begins in early infancy and continues throughout life. Your child will receive the majority of his or her
immunizations between the ages of two months and six years of age. Please take a moment to check your child’s Immunization Record (yellow card) to be sure his or her immunizations are up-to-date. Immunizations work best when
given on time. For more information on childhood immunization, including the immunization schedule, speak with
your doctor or visit www.health.gov.on.ca.
Niagara Public Health—Saving Cents Makes Sense!
Saving cents makes sense! Simmer up a pot of scrumptious soup.
There’s nothing like the arome of homemade soup simmering on the stove on a cold day. Fill the pot with your favourite vegetables, whole grains and legumes for a healthy fibre-filled meal in a bowl. The combinations are endless! Make your own stock using vegetables; chicken, turkey or beef; water; garlic and spices. A big pot of soup can cost little and go a long way. Cook a pot of
soup on the weekend to enjoy for lunches or simple weeknight suppers.
Source: www.dietitians.ca
Simple Carrot Soup (source: Karen Le Billon author of French Kids Eat Everything, www.karenlebillon.com)
60 ml (4 tbsp) olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 kg (2 lbs) carrots
1 litre (4 cups) of water
salt to taste
5 ml (1 tsp) dried parsley and/or dill (optional)
Saute chopped onion at low temperature for at least 5 minutes, or until golden. (This is the secret of the soup! So don’t rush.)
Add carrots (peeled or unpeeled, you decide) and raise the temperature to medium-high heat, and saute for 2 minutes.
Add water. Cook at a gentle rolling boil until carrots are soft (about 8 to 10 minutes). Remove from heat, add herbs, and puree
until smooth. If you like a thinner soup, add more water until it’s just right.
Inclement Weather
There may be times during the school year where inclement weather or other situations could cause transportation
cancellations or school closures. At times when student transportation has been cancelled
and schools remain open, the decision of whether or not to have children in school on that
day rests with the parent or guardian. Should you decide not to send your child to school
in the event that transportation is cancelled but schools remain open, or if your child is ill
or late, please ensure that you call the school to inform us of your child’s absence 905.685.5489. The answering machine is available 24 hours a day. Press 2 to bypass the
auto attendant.
A key resource in any emergency is the DSBN Emergency Information form that you filled
out at the beginning of the school year. Please let the school know of any changes in contact information or procedures you wish to be followed throughout the school year. Information on school closures is available on the DSBN
website: www.dsbn.org, the transportation website: www.nsts.ca, and from all local radio stations
School Council will be once again collecting Campbell’s
soup labels. This program enables schools to redeem
labels for educational materials ranging anywhere from
sports equipment to musical instruments and technology.
Thank you so much for your support.