Selby Star
Weekly Update - Nov. 15, 2019
Camo Day:
Dear Selby Families,
Thank you to some amazing family members who have volunteered their time to come in and support with some of our maker space clubs - ie. knitting, coding etc. If you have some extra time to donate, please give the school a call and let us know.
We are hoping to organize a holiday meal for all Selby students in early December. This will consist of turkey, potatoes, gravy, corn, buns and stuffing. We are hoping to have donations from some community businesses and/or families so if you have any connections or anything to offer, please let us know.
FYI head lice still persists so please be diligent in checking and treating.
Have a wonderful weekend,
K. Witley
Principal
Feeding the chickadees @ Little Cat
Building the tallest tower in grade 3/4
Mrs. King's class made kindness cards for World Kindness Day!
Poinsettia and Liv Simple Orders
All of these can be ordered through school day. However, we have sent paper copies home with all students as well.
Poinsettias due MONDAY, NOV. 18
Liv Simple due FRIDAY, NOV. 22 (extended deadline)
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION MONTH
Kwey kwey, She:kon, Taanshi, Greetings, (pronounced Kway, kway, Say go, Tawn shee)
The Limestone Distict School Board area is home to over 7000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. It is the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe (pronounced Ah nish nah bay) and the Haudenosaunee (pronounced Ho den oh show nay). It is also home to Métis, Inuit and First Nations peoples from across Canada. We believe that all students should have an understanding of the distinct cultures, traditions, and histories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit and we highlight this throughout the month of November during Indigenous Education Month, as well as embedding this throughout our year. Throughout this month we will be sharing announcements and using a variety of resources in classrooms that will teach students about the Indigenous people of this area. We are collaborating with local Knowledge Keepers to help guide our learning around the Haudenosaunee land on which Southview Public School is built on. As we move forward in our Call to Action, we hope to embrace a whole school approach to "Positive Mind, Peace, and Inner Peace" as we learn more about the land on which we live, work, and play.
Vendor Sale TOMORROW
WHAT IS SANFILIPPO SYNDROME?
We are sharing this information to educate our community about one of our students, Hudson, who has this syndrome. Hudson is supported by Mrs. Ruttan and brings smiles to our faces each day. Mrs. Ruttan and Hudson will be doing an activity with each class to raise awareness about Sanfilippo Syndrome.
Hudson
UPCOMING DATES
Nov.18 - Poinsettias orders due to the school
Nov. 19 - Progress Reports go home
Nov. 19 - NAEC - Volleyball Tournament
Nov. 19 - Grade 3s to Swim to Survive
Nov. 20 - Gr. 5 and 6/7 to Napanee Museum
Nov. 22- Pink Shirt Day (anti-bullying)
Nov. 22 - Liv Simple orders due to the school
Nov. 22 - Drumming Circle 12-1 and Zumba @ 2:50
Nov. 25 - Speech and Language Block begins (4 weeks)
Nov. 26 - Girls' Volleyball @ NDSS
Nov. 27 - Boys' Volleyball @ NDSS
Nov. 27 - Parent Council Meeting @ 6 - all welcome!
Nov. 27 - Poinsettias delivered
Nov. 29 - PA DAY
Dec. 6 - Argyle/Taylor to Village Green; Jingle Bell Walk
Dec. 9 - King/Craig to L& A Museum
Dec. 11 - Selby Holiday Concert @ 6:30 pm
Dec. 13 - King/Craig to Village Green
Dec. 16 - Hill/Richards (Monahan) to Village Green
Pink Shirt Day (anti-bullying) is Friday, November 22. 2019
At Selby PS we aim to create a safe and supportive school community for everyone.
Parents are an important part of our work to prevent bullying and to respond effectively if it happens. Stopping bullying involves everyone.
See the poster beside for some tips on what to do if your child talks to you about bullying.
Parents know their children best and know the best way to tailor communication to their needs. Adapt these tips to what works for you and your child.
Please wear Pink on Friday to show your support in standing up to bullying.
See Yourself in Limestone: Student Census
The Limestone D.S.B. will be conducting an Identity-based data collection in early Spring 2020 for elementary and secondary students in Limestone called “See Yourself in Limestone: Student Census”. Information & sharing sessions are being held with Advisory groups, Community groups, families, and student focus groups during November & December in preparation for the survey. More information for school staffs will be shared in the coming weeks. Regular updates will be provided throughout the year on the Limestone website.
Survey for JK/SK Parents
The LDSB Speech and Language team is partnering with Early Expressions and the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic School Board to offer a parent/educator night in the Spring (location, date/time of workshop to be determined). Kindergarten teachers, ECEs, and parents of students in Kindergarten will be invited to attend. The workshop will focus on oral language – how to support language development at home and in the Kindergarten classroom.
We have created a survey so we can gain a better sense of what topics families/educators are interested in learning more about.
Parent-educator Speech and Language Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G676DCG
Contact Us
Email: selby@limestone.on.ca
Website: https://selbyps.limestone.on.ca/
Location: 1623 Hwy 41, Selby, Ontario, K0K 2Z0
Phone: 6133882670
Twitter: @selbyschool