The Bulldog Family Bulletin
Winston Churchill Public School -April 8th-12th
Mark your Calendars for some Family Fun!
A Busy Spring....And Planning for September!
We have a busy spring ahead of us with many events and opportunities planned! Stay up to date by reviewing the Bulldog Bulletin and following along with class messages!
CLASS PLACEMENT REQUESTS
Believe it or not, we are beginning to organize for the upcoming school year. This includes staffing, timetables and new registrations. Our planning also addresses next years’ class placements.
The creation of classes is a very complex task that takes into account many factors. When determining placements for next year we consider learning and academic needs, emotional and social needs, and class size to name a few.
We recognize that, in a few individual cases, there may be important reasons why a specific placement is necessary. In these cases, we request that you submit a written request directly to Mrs. Borges indicating the reasons for your request. The request should identify the optimal conditions for your child’s success but should not indicate a specific teacher request. We will do our best to accommodate your child’s needs but cannot guarantee specific placements at this time. All written requests must be received no later than Friday, May 10th.
We appreciate your support and understanding in this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Yours in Education,
Joanne Borges, Principal
Transportation Applications - Triboard information
Please read the information below in you require new transportation for September. Many families will have their transportation rolled over without reapplication, but please read carefully so you are aware if action needs to be taken by your family for application.
Solar Eclipse Information
😎On Monday, April 8th (PD Day), a Total Solar Eclipse will pass through Ontario, with Kingston area being in the path of totality, where the Sun will be completely blocked by the Moon. The last total eclipse in Kingston was almost 700 years ago.
All students were sent home with Eclipse glasses provided by Queen's University.
Attached is a safety document (shared by Queen’s) For additional information, please see the Queen’s website
https://www.queensu.ca/physics/news-events/2024-total-solar-eclipse/safety
Proud of our Show Tunes Club!
Week Ahead
Ramadan - Sunday March 10th-Tuesday April 9th
Monday, April 8th
- PA Day! Be safe - wear your Eclipse glasses! All students had them sent home this week.
Tuesday, April 9th (Day 2)
- Boys' basketball practice 8:00am-9:00am
- Happiness Project presentation (Grade 1/2) 10:00am
- Girls' basketball practice 10:40-11:20
- Wellness Club - 1:00pm
- Boys basketball AWAY GAME - Perth Road Public School
Wednesday, April 10th (Day 3)
- Run club at 10:40am
Thursday, April 11th (Day 4)
- Boys basketball practice 8:00am-9:00am
- ECO Club
- Run Club after school - pick up at 4:15pm
Friday, April 12th (Day 5)
- Girls basketball practice 8:00am-9:00am
- Chess tournament at Rideau Public (walking 9:00am-1:00pm). Permissions need to be signed on School Day for club members to attend
Looking Ahead:
April 16th - basketball double header AT Winston vs. Maple. Girls at 4:00pm and Boys at 5:00pm
April 18th - Family Dance! 6:00pm start - hosted by Parent Council Parents Reaching out Grant
April 20th - Saturday Winston Garden Clean Up hosted by Parent Council
April 23rd - Boys HOME GAME vs. Centennial
April 26th - Bayridge Road Race
April 26th - Milkshake Day
May 1st - LCVI Road Race
May 6th-12th - Mental Health Awareness week
May 14th - Maple Ridge Farm- Koebel
May 16th - Maple Ridge Farm - Johnston/Rochefort
May 17th - Cycle Safety presentations - Lee/Rochefort 2:00-2:45 & Koebel/Boughen 2:45-3:30
May 24th - Milkshake Day
May 27th - Region 3 Track & Field - Invista
June 4th - LDSB Track & Field Championships (rain date June 5th)
June 13th - Ultimate Frisbee tournament - John Machin Field
June 14th - Relay for Life Winston event
June 21st - Milkshake Day
June 26th - Grade 6 Celebration
June 27th - Last day of school (assembly at 9:30am)
EQAO results and practice tests
The EQAO window for testing is open from May 8th-June 12th, 2024 and will happen for students in grade 3 and 6.
Families can look at EQAO 2023 results for the province, board and Winston through the EQAO website.
EQAO is administered to Grade 3 and Grade 6 students each spring. All of the sample and practice tests for this school year are now available.
Students can become familiar with the digital assessments and their platform through EQAO’s sample and practice tests.
We encourage families to check out the digital platform and to explore the types of questions that are asked on the assessment for Grade 3 & 6.
Great Fan Turnout for our Boys' Basketball Game!
School Climate Survey Coming for Grade 4, 5 & 6
More information will be coming about the School Climate survey that opens April 22nd-May 3rd. If you wish to have your child opt out of this, please contact your child's classroom teacher.
Kindergarten Registration is now OPEN
Parent Council News Updates
Coming Up! Family Dance & Garden Clean Up!
Parent Council is hosting another spring Family Dance on Thursday April 18th! Mark the date in your calendar and start planning your outfits! If you were able to come last year, you know how much fun this night is with a great DJ & photo booth! We hope to see you there!
Winston Garden Clean Up! Looking for a way to give back on Earth Day? We are having a garden clean up for the front of our school to help keep our yards beautiful. If you are able to donate some time or lend your gardening tools on Saturday April 20th we will work together to keep our school looking its best! More details to come.
Executive School Advisory Council 2023-2024
Chair: Lucy Aron
Secretary: Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant
Treasurer: Michael Tkautz
Members at Large:
· Kindergarten Rep: Priscilla Cabrera,
· Primary Rep: Maggie Williams
· Junior Rep: Tess Clifford
Indigenous Family Rep: unfilled. We are currently seeking a representative for this position
Event Coordinator: Emily King
PIC Rep: Laura Kaminer
SAC meeting agendas and approved minutes are posted to our website under the School Council section.
Future Dates for Parent Council (SAC) meetings:
Meetings will be held at 7:00pm on Tuesdays.
March 26, April 30, May 28
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
Hot Lunch Orders
Parent Council organizes a hot lunch program - Pita Pit on Tuesdays and Paradiso Pizza on Thursdays. Take a break from the lunch-packing routine and contribute to your School Council. A portion of the sales go to the Council and in turn, to your students to support a safe, fun, and productive learning environment!
Orders are done through Lunchbox Orders, and are due Sundays before delivery, by 12:00 noon.
If you already have an account, you can login and start ordering. If you’re new to Winston, see the lunch ordering welcome letter for info on setting up an account and how to order at www.lunchboxorders.net
Please see also the Parent/Caretaker FAQs around canceling orders, snow days, and so on. Note that not all these FAQs apply to Winston.
Thank you on behalf of the School Council! Get in touch with wcps.council@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Milk Shake Days on School Day!
How Can I get Information From the School?
LDSB schools and school board use School Messenger to send key messages, alerts, and general communication to families. Winston uses this platform and will continue to use our Bulldog Bulletin to provide updates to families. These newsletters are where we will share school-specific information and highlights of student work and events in the building. This newsletter is sent out via School Messenger and posted on our website.
SchoolMessenger App: Download the SchoolMessenger App to stay connected. Use your mobile device to download and install the free SchoolMessenger blue app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, the SchoolMessenger website portal, or from within the LDSB mobile app. *New families will be able to create their account after the first day of attendance.
The first time you use the app, you must select Sign Up to create your account. Please ensure you use the same email address your student’s school has on file. If you do not use that same email address, you will not be able to create an account.
Community Connections
Winston Churchill Public School
Email: winsc@limestone.on.ca
Website: winstonchurchill.limestone.on.ca
Location: 530 Earl Street, Kingston, ON, Canada
Phone: 613-542-6441
Twitter: @WinstonPSLDSB