December Newsletter
Bath Public School
Growing, Learning and Achieving Together
Happy December! We had a wonderful November with our student run Remembrance Day assembly, which showcased student singing, artwork and a level of respect from our students that always makes us all very proud to be Bath Knights. Many thanks go to Captain Henwood for taking the time to share her thoughts and experiences with us during this important day. Thank you to Mr. Nickel and his grade 5/6 class for organizing and running such a moving assembly.
Our Volleyball teams have been working hard and look forward to their upcoming tournaments – many thanks go to Mrs. Lockwood, Mrs. McGrath, Mrs. Schembri and Mr. Nickel for their time dedicated to coaching.
As a school, we will participate in our Jingle Bell walk on Dec. 7th at 2pm. We ask that students bring non-perishable food items to school to support local charities, and we thank you for your support of our community.
During our bullying awareness week, students were engaged in a variety of learning opportunities in classrooms and spent time discussing, sharing and problem solving about how we can help Bath PS be the best it can. By spreading kindness and saying no to bullying, we can make our world a better place.
On Dec. 13 we will host our open house from 5:30-6:30 pm. Classrooms will be open during this time. Candy Cane Lane will be open in the library on Dec. 14th where students will have an opportunity to shop for small items for their families.
Our SAC has done it again! All of their hard work has paid off as the much anticipated Bazaar was again a huge success with many wonderful items that were showcased this year. We thank SAC and our BPS community for their generosity and support, we are so grateful for all that you do.
As we look forward to our winter holiday, we are reminded that this time of year can be stressful as well as a joyous time for many families. If you know of anyone who could use our support around making this a special holiday for their children, please let us know and we will assist where we can.
We would like to wish you and your family a wonderful December, a safe and happy holiday and all the best for 2019!
Our final school day for students this December is Friday, December 21st. We look forward to seeing all of you in the new year, Monday, January 7, 2019!
Growth Mindset
We are thrilled by the growth mindset that exists at Bath PS and appreciate all of the support you give us by continuing to have conversations at home about the importance of perseverance.
‘If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning.’
― Carol S. Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology Of Success
As always, please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Brigid Steele Mrs. April Bell-Asselstine
Principal Vice-Principal
Bath Public School Schedule
8:55 - 9:10 Supervision on the schoolyard
9:10 School Starts
9:10 – 10:50 Learning Block
10:50 -11:05 1st Nutrition Break
11:05 -11:30 1st Recess
11:30 - 1:10 Learning Block
1:10 - 1:25 2nd Nutrition Break
1:25 - 1:50 2nd Recess
1:50 - 3:30 Learning Block
3:30 Dismissal
Important Dates
Please note these dates on your calendar:
Fri., December 7 - Jingle Bell Walk
Mon. December 10 - Bus Safety Presentations
Wed. Dec. 12 - Pajama Day
Thurs. December 13 - BPS Open House 5:30-6:30 pm
Fri. December 14 - Red, Green & White Day, Candy Cane Lane, ESS Band visits
Tues. December 18 - Glitter/Sparkle Day,11:45 PRIDE assembly
Thurs. December 20 - Holiday Sweater Day
Mon, December 24, 2018 to Fri, Jan 3,2019 - Winter Holidays
We are excited to be having Candy Cane Lane again this year!
Have some items you would like to donate or ‘re-gift’? We are looking for donations of any sort; gently used handmade items, holiday decorations and ornaments, candles, toys, books, tissue paper, gift boxes, gift bags etc.
Your child will have the opportunity to come during the school day and shop for family and friends secretly so they can put some of their own surprises under the tree!
If you are interested in volunteering/helping with this event, please contact tracymacvicar@hotmail.com or shannon_c_beal@hotmail.com by email. This event will happen during the school day.
High school students can also earn volunteer hours for this event!
Stay tuned for more information to come……
PARENTS/GUARDIANS PLEASE NOTE!
Parents/guardians occasionally pick up their child/ren at school at the end of the day. Parents who are picking their children up after school are asked to wait outside the main door of the school. The students will be escorted to the door at 3:30 and a staff member will see that your child meets you outside the door. If you have school related business or an appointment, please ring the bell at the front door and we will admit you. We then ask that you sign in at the office and wear a visitor or volunteer badge. Thank you for your help in keeping all of our students safe!
Interruptions During the School Day
In an effort to keep the instructional time protected for all students, we would remind you to please send a note to the teacher whenever possible, when your child needs to be picked up at school early (before 3:30) or at dismissal time, unless of course we have already been made aware that they are picked up on a regular basis. We really do teach until the end of the day and if we need to advise your child’s teacher of a last-minute change in plans for after school, it will be communicated at 3:25 so that all students get as much uninterrupted learning time as possible.
SCHOOL-WIDE INFORMATION HOME
For families with two or more children attending our school, we reduce paper usage by sending home only one copy of school-wide notices. We will send mail home with the youngest sibling.
For students whose parents do not live together, we are happy to send home two copies of newsletters, notices, and mailouts in order for both parents to stay informed about their child’s education. If you would like this to happen, please contact the school office and let us know.
BATH PS NEWSLETTERS ARE PAPERLESS!
We are pleased to once again be able to offer our school newsletters via email through our Constant Contact system.
To receive newsletters via email please click the link below to be taken to our form to sign up for Constant Contact emails.
ALLERGEN AWARE SCHOOL!
Students in a classroom with a student/students with allergies will receive a letter with more specific details and other safety information. If you require more information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the office. Your cooperation with this matter is greatly appreciated.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Students from grades 4 to 8 may choose to become school volunteers. There are many opportunities to become involved in making our school a better place. Apply to be a lunch time classroom monitor, a canteen helper, or a playground P.A.L. Each of these positions offers leadership opportunities to our students. Please listen to morning announcements for more information.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
HELP US WITH YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY
Please, if you are dropping off students between 8:55-9:10am, pull off Church Street by the sidewalk leading to the south playground (by the kindergarten room) and let your child safely enter the playground via the sidewalk. The south driveway is for buses and fire vehicles only, in order to keep students as safe as possible.
We would like to remind parents/guardians to please sign in at the office and wear a visitor pass when volunteering at the school.
Student safety is paramount. If you are at the school to drop off or pick up your child during the day, please sign in at the office and wait in the front foyer. We will arrange for your child to come to the office area to meet you, or to be escorted to the classroom if need be. At dismissal time, parents are kindly cooperating with our safety protocol by waiting outside the main door for their child to be escorted to them.
Thank you!
A reminder that school begins at 9:10am and supervision on the school yard begins at 8:55. Please do not send your child to school earlier than this, unless of course they are attending the Before & After School Program.
PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES!
PRESCRIPTION and NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
On rare occasions, school personnel are asked to administer medications such as antibiotics to students.
Authorization forms, including one which needs to be signed by your physician are required with such requests. To make this easier, we suggest you fill out the form and drop it at your doctor’s office for them to read, sign and fax to our school office at 613-352-1048. We do our best to administer medication on time, but would prefer if periodic medications such as antibiotics could be administered before and/or after school by the child’s parent or caregiver.
Students are not permitted to carry Advil, Tylenol, Midol, Benadryl and such on them or in their school bags. This must be submitted to the office with the appropriate form signed by their parent as per LDSB policy. Thank you for your cooperation in this.
LARC BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
GUITAR LESSONS
Register your child for private weekly guitar lessons at Bath Public School with an experienced instructor!
Matt Baetz has been teaching guitar lessons for over 15 years at Renaissance Music and at other schools in the Kingston area. He also performs regularly as a guitarist, operates a local recording studio, and teaches digital recording to students in the SEEDS program at Queen's. With his experience as performer, music producer and instructor, Matt is able to offer a creative approach to guitar lessons, drawing from a variety of musical styles, and tailoring lessons to meet individual needs and interests.
For details and to register for the school year, contact Matt by email: longshotrecords@gmail.com or by phone: 613-449-7935.
SAC NEWS
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Bath PS SAC!
BATH PUBLIC SCHOOL
Email: bathp@limestone.on.ca
Website: bath.limestone.on.ca
Location: Bath Public School, 247 Church Street, Bath, ON, Canada
Phone: 613-352-7543
Twitter: @BathPS_LDSB