Selby Public School
April 2019 Newsletter
Website: https://selbyps.limestone.on.ca/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/selbyschool (@selbyschool)
News & Notes
Dear Families,
It is hard to believe that April is here already - shockingly, we are already starting to look ahead to the next school year. Soon, our staffing process for 2019-2020 will begin. In the meantime, we have a great deal of learning still to do for 2018-2019. EQAO Testing is approaching for Grades 3 and 6, as is Crazy Hair Day, dodgeball tournaments, and more!
In the past month, we recognized Light It Up Blue for Autism Day, went skating again, took part in Coding workshops, and held our second Kidpreneur Fair. We continue to seek engaging and relevant learning experiences for our students each month.
As we are still receiving questions about some of our new online tools, I have left some important information/instructions below. Please don't hesitate to call the office if you are still having difficulty using any of them.
SAFE ARRIVAL (Attendance)
This system allows for parents to communicate student absences in a variety of ways. Once the school has your child registered and they attend school, your contact information will be live in our system. By downloading the School Messenger App (blue one) for your smart phone, you will be able to inform the school of absences electronically either the day of, or in advance. You can also do this by logging in on a computer, at https://go.schoolmessenger.ca . There is also a toll-free phone number to call if you would prefer (1-855-257-9349). Please note, there is no longer a need to call the school directly to report student absences.
SCHOOL MESSENGER (Receive messages from the school or classroom)
This is the same app as above and is used to send notices out to parents. You can choose to receive them by text, email, or phone. Some teaching staff may use this as a communication tool as well for their classrooms - they will send you a code to enter so you can join the class group. Please note, we MUST have an email on file for you to receive these messages. Contact Donna at the office if you have one you'd like to add.
SCHOOL DAY (Online permission forms & payments)
This is a system that you can register for using a unique code provided by the school for each student. All permission forms for trips and events will be created in this program and sent out electronically. This is where payments and ordering for events and products will be done. When a product or event is available to you, there will be an email notification sent to you. Payments are done through Credit Card, EFT or Debit. Soon, hot lunches and milk orders will all be done using this site. Let us know if you are having any trouble signing up. The website is at https://www.school-day.com/ .
Thank you again for your ongoing support, and have an Amazing April!
Sincerely,
Aaron West
Principal
Donna Gallagher
Office Administrator
Important Upcoming Dates
*NOTE: SEE WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR CONTINUOUS UPDATES* at https://selbyps.limestone.on.ca/calendar/school_calendar
BEACH DAY!
KIDPRENEUR FAIR
LEARNING CODING
EARTH DAY CLEANUP
PARENT MATH LENDING LIBRARY NOW AVAILABLE!
Selby School Improvement Plan - 2018/2019
MAKERSPACE - WE WANT YOUR HELP!
We have now begun hosting clubs in our Maker Space (STEAM Studio). These have very much enjoyed by students so far! We would really appreciate community volunteers sharing their expertise with students! If YOU or someone you know (Grandparent, neighbour, community member) would like to come in ONCE A WEEK for an hour from 1:00 - 2:00, for ONE MONTH (see schedule below) please let Donna know, and someone will get in touch with you! You will need a CPIC. We would love to have your help!! Thank you to those who have helped out so far with all of our Makerspace clubs!
The clubs will run (tentatively) as follows...
April - Arts - sculpting, drawing, painting club
May - Music Making club
June - Sewing club
Dates and clubs will depend on the offers of help we receive. Thank you so much!
JOIN PARENT COUNCIL FOR 2018/2019
Chair: Norah Brien
Treasurer: Corinna Geenavasen
Secretary: n/a
Future fundraising will be dedicated to:
- Improving levels of technology in our classrooms
- A long-term schoolyard improvement project
Babysitting is provided at meetings. While the Council very much needs members who can volunteer at events and help out with fund-raising, anyone is welcome to attend meetings, even if it's just to listen or provide your ideas & opinions. We hope to see you soon!