Sydenham PS Family Update
April 2023
Hello from your SPS Admin Team :)
Hello Sydenham Families,
It is hard to believe that we are already halfway through April. Spring is here, although, it felt more like summer this past weekend. :) I do hope you were able to take some time to enjoy the lovely weather and sunshine.
There are many exciting events and activities happening over the next few weeks. I want to take a moment to thank the wonderful staff of SPS for their passion and dedication to making Sydenham PS such a wonderful place to be.
Please continue to send your child(ren) with appropriate clothing for the weather each day (ex. raincoat layered clothing for the cooler mornings, etc.). We would also like to remind families that students need to have a refillable water bottle, especially as warmer weather becomes more consistent.
I would also like to welcome Ms. Hilda Barrett to our admin team. Ms. Barrett has recently taken over as VP/SST at Sydenham Public School until further notice in place of Sara Marshall.
As the Principal of Central PS/ Sydenham PS / Marysville PS, I am looking to create more of an ‘administrative team approach' where I will be switching with Ms. Barrett on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons each week to support on site at SPS. It is our hope that with this collaborative model, we can work together to help solidify our approach to supporting students and staff, and to all of you, our Sydenham PS families.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership. Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!
Your Administration Team
Mrs. MacDonald and Mrs. Barrett :)
DATES TO REMEMBER
Mark Your Calendars
Running practices continue at lunch recess every Tuesday/Thursday
High Jump practices- see not below regarding grade /days
18th April- Mask workshop Gr 4/5/6
1st May- Pipe Organ musical event @ Cathedral
3rd May -LCVI road race
22nd May- Victoria day (no school)
25th May- Discover Kindergarten 4:30-5:30 pm
2nd June- PD day (report writing)
5th June- Ruthy’s Reading room visit
6th June -RKY Gr 4/5/6
8-9 th June- Toronto trip Gr 7/8
20th June- Gould Lake Gr 1/2 & 5/6
29th June -Last day for students
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
COMMUNITY UPDATES FOR SPS FAMILIES
Spirit Wear Store - Now Open!
HOT LUNCHES
Hot lunches are available every Tuesday and Thursday at SPS.
Tuesday -Pizza
Thursday- Pasta
Please note that vegetarian options are available on both days.
Lunch Supervisor Needed!
We have a wonderful team of yard and nutrition break supervisors at Sydenham PS, but we are in need of additional individuals who would be interested to work on an on-call basis or who may be interested in a more consistent schedule. If you have an hour or 2 that you would be able to work, please let us know!
These are paid positions ($15.50/ hr). A CPIC (with vulnerable sector screening) is required.
Please contact the school to find our more information and to express your interest :)
Help Wanted - Sydenham School Advisory Council
Our amazing team of SAC members is already hard at work making preparations for the event - we just need someone to co-ordinate us all! The role even comes with a guidebook and past and present committee members to mentor you! Consider pairing up with a friend or two to help co-chair! We would really like to bring back this event - a highlight of the year for many kids, so please consider joining us! Connect with a SAC member or get in touch with at the school, if you are willing to help! Find us on Facebook @SPSAdvisoryCouncil.
High Jump practice
Huge thank you to Ms. Chung & Mr. Emmerton for coaching and partnering with Ms LeBrun at Central Public School to share equipment and expertise.
Judging by the smiles and perseverance students are enjoying the experience.
Water Bottles
Ontario is working hard to eliminate single use plastics. Further, our water fountains remain filling stations only.
Reading Challenge
We are already at 200 books!
Sydenham Public School
Email: syden@limestone.on.ca
Website: https://sydenhamps.limestone.on.ca
Location: 5 Clergy St. E. K7L 3H7
Phone: (613) 548-3491
Twitter: @SydenhamPS_LDSB