Sydenham P.S. Update
Family Update- Feb/Mar
Message from your Admin Team :)
Hello Sydenham PS Families,
We hope this message finds you all in good health and in high spirits as we look to wrap up these last few days of February and as we head in to March.
We welcome Ms. Brittany East to our Sydenham PS school community as she has taken over for Ms. Onyskiw while she is on her leave. Our school continues with the many extra-curricular activities and events for our students such as basketball, our school musical, skills competition for our Intermediate students, etc. We are grateful the the commitment of our amazing staff and team for all of their time and energy as they go above and beyond to make this school such an amazing place to be.
As we continue to combat the whirlwind of winter weather, we encourage students to please dress for the weather; outdoor recesses continue and students love to play in the snow, however it quickly turns to puddles with the changes in temperature, so please send appropriate outdoor wear and a change of clothes if possible (especially socks and pants).
We remind families to keep an eye out for an transportation cancelations from Tri-Board that may affect school openings.
We would like to also remind families that the school day ends here at SPS at 3:25pm each day, and our supervision does not extend beyond 3:35pm. If you know that you are going to be late, please contact the school. Please be aware that there is before and after school care at SPS that is provided by the YMCA. This is a paid service, and students must be registered to attend. If this is something that you would be interested in please contact the YMCA program directly. YMCA Of Eastern Ontario - Kingston Branch 613-546-2647 ext. 234
We value the active involvement of parents in our school community. If you are interested in volunteering or participating in the School Advisory Council (SAC), please reach out to our SAC chair Connie Jenkins for more information. We look forward each year to our annual Spring Fair and are already planning for it. Reach out if you would like to be involved.
Thank you for entrusting us with the education and growth of your children. Together, we will continue to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.
Wishing you all a wonderful new year full of good health and happiness!
Your partners in education,
Mrs. MacDonald, Mrs. Barrett and the Sydenham PS Team :)
Sydenham PS School Musical
Kids on Stage!
Rehearsals are continuing for our 4th annual musical concert happening this spring. Performance dates are May 7 (afternoon matinee), May 8 (evening) and May 9 (evening). The cast of over 30 students have been rehearsing since late fall, and are excited to present the show, which focusses on the theme of friendship.
Become a patron:
To help to defray the cost of presenting the concert, we welcome cash donations from school families and community members. For a donation of $25 or more, individuals or businesses will be recognized as patrons in the program. Donations can be forwarded to Mr. Emmerton, or made on School Day. Look for the “School Musical patron service".
Thank you to those parents who have already made a donation!
Calling All Three Year Olds!
Sydenham PS Cookbook
Sydenham Cook Book
The amazing members of Sydenham SAC team are planning on creating our very own SPS Family Cookbook that will be available to purchase.
We will be accepting favourite family recipes over the next few to be included in the cookbook. Students first name and grade will be displayed under their recipe.
More information will follow in our SAC update, but please start thinking of your child's favourite family recipe you would be willing to share :)
Looking Ahead
- Feb - Black History Month
Mar. 11-16 - March break
- Mar. 29 - Holiday
- Apr. 1 - Holiday
- Apr. 8 - PA day & staff meeting & Total Solar Eclipse!!
- Apr. 18 - Play Rehearsal (3:25-5:30pm)
- Apr. 23 - Play Rehearsal (3:25-5:30pm)
- Apr. 30 - Play Rehearsal (3:25-5:30pm)
- May 02 - Play Rehearsal (3:25-5:30pm)
- May 06 - Dress Rehearsal (3:25-5:30pm)
- May 07 - Matinee
- May 08 - Evening show 6:30pm
- May 09 - Evening show 6:30pm
- May 20 - Victoria Day - No School
- May 31 - PA Day
- June 12 - Grade 7 Immunizations
- Jun. 25 - Grade 8 Graduation
- Jun. 26 - Report cards go home
- Jun. 27 - Last day of school!
- Jun. 28 - P.A. day
Basketball. Thank you Mr. Richards for coaching.
Around and About SPS
Problem Solving Engineers In Kindergarten
Designing a back scratcher to help the bear in our readaloud.
Testing our creations:)
Getting Creative for Anything But a Backpack Day!
Outdoor fun. Fresh Snow!
Coding in French.
Skills Team at St. Lawrence College
Resources for Families
Sydenham Public School
Email: sydenhamps@limestone.on.ca
Website: https://sydenhamps.limestone.on.ca
Location: 5 Clergy Street East, Kingston, ON K7L 3H7, Canada
Phone: 613-548-3491