WOLFVILLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Principal Steve Keddy Middle School Office 542-6050 Vice - Principal Ruth MacLeod Elementary Office 542-6055

WEBSITE: http://wolfville.ednet.ns.ca September 27, 2012 Dear Parents / Guardians:

We are off to a great start this year with the month of September nearly behind us. There are many activities and clubs underway in the school such as soccer, cross-country, Lego League, Student Council, Breakfast Club and MORE!!! We raised $500 throughout the school in support of the Terry Fox Foundation Thanks to everyone who supported that event. In October we will be partnering with the Town of Wolfville Recreation Department who have planned a number of activities centered around the theme of Walktober. Please encourage your son or daughter to walk, bike, jog, or use some other active means of transportation to get to school and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Wolfville Staff have a number of initiatives underway in the area of School Improvement. The entire school is working together to promote a positive school climate and to raise awareness and eliminate bullying at Wolfville School. We had a very successful anti-bullying assembly the second week of school, teachers have reviewed our Matrix of Expectations with students and hundreds of Wolf Awards (positive participation ballots) have been handed out to students displaying positive, appropriate behaviorswell done! Staff continue work on the other two goals centered around improving student writing and meeting the needs of all learners. The first Home and School meeting of the year was held earlier this week on September 25. We had great attendance at the first meeting and the group has many great activities and fundraisers planned for the year. There is plenty of room for new members so come out and support your child and school. The first SAC meeting will take place next week. Thank you to the many parents who attended the Open House sessions. Your support and interest in the school and your children is greatly appreciated! Steve Keddy, Principal
SAC NEWS

EMAIL: WS@AVRSB.CA

HOME & SCHOOL CORNER We had a very productive and informative Home and School meeting this week! We have new Executive selected and we are ready for a great school year. We have a number of activities planned so far for the year, however there are some activities that we would like to do, but we will be unable to if we dont have someone to coordinate them. The activities that need coordinators are as follows: Holiday Bazaar 2 coordinators are needed Fun Fair This event will not happen without at least 4 coordinators. We currently have 2 coordinators. We need 2 more coordinators to ensure that this event goes ahead.

Both of these events have detailed notes from previous years to guide you through. Please contact the school at 542-6055 if you are interested in helping coordinate either of these activities or would like further information. We are also looking for one more parent representative to serve a 2 year term on the SAC (School Advisory Council). Once again please contact the school at 542-6055 if you are interested in this position or would like further information. Upcoming H&S Meetings The H&S has set meeting dates for the whole school year. All of the meetings will be held at 7pm in the Family Studies Room. The dates will be as follows: Tuesday, November 27th Tuesday, January 29th Tuesday, April 9th Tuesday, June 11th
SCHOOL PHOTOS/RETAKES All orders are due to the office by Monday, October 15th. If you require a retake, please complete the back of the envelope and return to the school office by October 15th as well. Retakes will take place on Thursday, October 18th.

MUD CREEK ROTARY CHICKEN DINNER

A Fundraiser for Wolfville School
The Mud Creek Rotary, in partnership with the Wolfville Lions Club and our local SaveEasy, is raising money to ensure that Wolfville School students who need it can get a healthy breakfast, snack or lunch at school. Two great ways you can help: 1. If you'd like a break from cooking, buy a

All members of the school community are welcome to attend SAC meetings. The first SAC meeting for this year will be on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at 7:00 pm. We look forward to having you join us.

ticket & enjoy a nice dinner made by Rotary members. 2. If you can't make it to the dinner, buy a ticket and donate it back. The ticket will be given to someone in our community who would not otherwise be able to attend. Please help the Mud Creek Rotary as they support our students! What: Chicken Dinner Where: Wolfville Lions Club When: Friday, October 19, 2012, 5pm - 7pm Tickets: $14/adult. $9/children 9 & under. *Take-out service available* *Delivery service within Town limits* Tickets available from any Mud Creek Rotarian, at the Wolfville School office or by contacting Janet at 542-3813

return to school, the next day, once they have been treated for lice. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. WOLFVILLE SCHOOL CLASRROM FEES/STUDENT FEES A reminder that school supply fees and or student fees were due the first day of school. Please remit to your childs teacher if you have not already done so. SAFE ARRIVAL Primary to Grade 5 Please remember to call the school at 542-6055 if your child will be late or absent from school. ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL Grade 6 to 8 When middle school students are away from school due to illness or personal reasons, the student should bring an excuse to the homeroom teacher when they return. VISITING THE SCHOOL Any parents, guardians, visitors must sign in at the main office when entering the school. The sign in/out book is located on the counter in the main office. All visitors are required to wear a visitor tag. SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS It is mandatory that all people wishing to volunteer at Wolfville School complete volunteer forms. These forms are available in both offices. NOTES FROM THE BAND ROOM A reminder to all Band students to please bring in their registration forms as soon as possible The first Band Parent Association meeting will take place on October 2nd at 6:30 pm in the band room. All band parents are welcome to attend. Mark your calendars the winter concert dates are set! December 5th at 1:00 pm will be the Elementary concert December 5th at 7:00 pm will be the Band concert

WE ARE EMPOWERED The Drive Away Hunger Campaign has started once again. Any non-perishable food items that students could bring in would be much appreciated. Grade 7 students will be collecting from every homeroom on a daily basis. Thanks again for your support. Angie Rushton CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING The cross country running program has started for students in grades 3, 4 and 5. The following are the run dates and location: October 2 Glooscap School October 4 L.E. Shaw (Fuller Farm) October 9 Port Williams School October 18 KCA School The bus will leave Wolfville School at 2:50 pm and return to the school by 4:20 pm. Students are asked to remit $3.00 per race to help with the bus cost. Your child must return the permission slip to participate in the races. LIBRARY NOTES Due to the library services at all AVRSB schools being reduced by 50%, the library will now only be open on the following days: Wednesday: 8:30 11:30 am Thursday: 8:30 am 3:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am 3:00 pm The reduction in library hours present challenges to the way our services and programs are offered. Please be sure to help out by making sure your children return their books on the proper day, or a day early. With reduced hours, I will not be able to organize a Book Fair; if someone would like to organize and run the book fair, please contact me at the school. Jose Gladwin, TERRY FOX WALK Congratulations Wolfville School, $500.00 was raised for the Terry Fox Foundation. Job well Done! LICE Staff at Wolfville School will work to ensure lice epidemics are prevented and that individual cases are dealt with effectively and discreetly. Please take the time to check your childs hair on a regular basis and notify the school if you find live lice. If live lice are detected at school, you will receive a phone call and be expected to pick up your son/daughter. The student can

IWK Our first IWK fundraiser was a delicious success. Apple day raised $91.57 for the IWK. Many thanks for the generous donation of apples from Janice Bosveld-Shaw and Noggins Corner Farm Market, Greenwich. Our next fundraiser is October 17th CRAZY HAIR DAY! UNPLANNED EARLY DISMISSALS In the event that Wolfville School closes early due to the weather or an unforeseen event, we will be contacting parent/guardians or emergency contacts that you have noted on the student registration form. Calls will only be made for students from primary to grade 5. Please remember to inform the office of updated phone numbers throughout the year. Did you know you can sign up to receive an email or text message of AVRSB announcements? Please log on to www.avrsb.ca/content/notify-me to sign up. Once you sign up you will receive an email or text with information of any unplanned dismissals (storm closure, etc.).

ITEMS NEEDED The Family Studies program is looking for donations. If you have any of the following and would like to donate items it would be greatly appreciated. 1. Fabric: cottons, flannels or flannelette 2. Elastic: 3/4 or 1 inch in width and at least 20 inches long 3. Thread: all colors 4. Hand sewing needles 5. Stuffing for pillows 6. Kitchen utensils 7. Dish cloths and tea towels 8. Sewing scissors WANTED The primary classroom is looking for a toy kitchen. If you have one you would like to donate, please contact the school at 5426055. Thank you. Mrs. Moore, Primary Teacher NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION The school newsletter is available for viewing on the school website as well as emailed to you through the distribution list. To be added to the distribution list, email brendad@staff.ednet.ns.ca

Fundraiser
L.I.F.E. (Learning Is For Everyone)
At Wolfville School, we believe that all students should be able to participate fully in school. We are pleased to have a LIFE benevolent fund to assist with specific student needs related to learning. This fund is used to ensure that no student is prevented from participating fully in their classes or school-based experiences because of their financial situation. It is only through the generous financial support of local businesses and residents that the LIFE fund can exist. Heres how you can help: Provide us with your business card and for only $20 we will include it in our monthly newsletter. Its low-cost advertising for you and the proceeds go to a great cause! Call Mrs. Davison or Mrs. Fox in the school office at 542-6055, or drop by with your business card. If you dont have a business but would like to make a donation, that would be great too. Thank you in advance for your support.

TREATY DAY Treaty Day, held annually on October 1st, celebrates the signing of the 1752 Treaty of Friendship and Peace as well as marks the beginning of Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. In 1986, Grand Chief of the Mi'kmaq Nation, Donald Marshall Sr., invited all Mi'kmaw to observe October 1, 1986 and every year thereafter as Treaty Day to commemorate the unique and special relationship that exists between the Mi'kmaq and her Majesty. The purpose of Treaty Day is to promote public awareness about the Mikmaw culture and heritage for all citizens of Nova Scotia. Every year, events are held in Halifax to celebrate and remind citizens of the importance of the Treaty of 1752, including a parade, cultural showcase, feast, and award ceremony. For a schedule of events please visit the Tripartite Forum at: http://www.tripartiteforum.com/ MIKMAQ HISTORY MONTH The Mikmaq are the founding people of Nova Scotia. Archaeological evidence suggests our ancestors, prior to European contact, have been living in and occupying what is today known as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland, Maine, and the Gaspe Bay Peninsula for close to 13,000 years. A culturally rich and vibrant civilization has developed and existed over this period. In order to celebrate and share Mikmaq culture with all of Nova Scotia, in 1993 Premier John Savage and Mikmaq Grand Chief Ben Syliboy declared the month of October Mikmaq History Month. Events and celebrations will be taking place across the province, and a schedule will be posted on the Office of Aboriginal Affairs website: http://www.gov.ns.ca/abor/office/what-we-do/publiceducation-and-awareness/mikmaq-history/

Wolfville School is a Scent Smart School Wolfville School is a Nut Smart School

No Student Should Go Hungry

COMMUNITY ITEMS:
GIRL GUIDES Another great year of Girl Guiding is about to begin. We have active Spark, Brownie, Guide, Pathfinder and Ranger units in many areas including Canning, Gaspereau and New Minas. For more information about how to get your daughter into Guiding, please go to our website at girlguides.ns.ca or call Carrie Nichols at 5425538. REGISTRATION FOR WOLFVILLE BEAVERS-CUBSSCOUTS 1st Wolfville Scout Group has already started their active programs in cubs and scouts, and is hoping to start beavers by late October. It's not too late for girls and boys to join in the fun! Google "Wolfville Scouts" for more info or contact Suzanne Blatt, Group Chair (suzie_blatt@hotmail.com, 542-2947). WOLFVILLE SKATING CLUB Wolfville Skating Club Registration on Thursday, October 4th, 2012 7:00 pm at Wolfville Town Library (upstairs) 21 Elm Avenue, Wolfville. For more information please contact: email 095354d@acadiau.ca OR phone 542-3204.

to Laugh, Share, Reflect, Learn, Celebrate! Then you need to call Kings County Family Resource Center 902-678-5760 and register for Wellness for Women coming to the Wolfville School in January Child care provided by the Wolfville Recreation Center.

FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED Many children in Nova Scotia need a foster family and being a foster parent has many benefits. Besides developing parenting skills and being part of a care giving team, you get an incredible sense of satisfaction. If you are thinking about becoming a foster family call 1-800-565-1884. If you love to protect and nurture children, there is a child in deed of your foster care. Town of Wolfville Recreation Events: Human vs. Zombies- Dont Cry Wolf The ultimate themed game of tag for ages 12+. October 27, 2012, 2:00pm-5:00pm, Registration starts at 1:30pm or RSVP to recreation@wolfville.ca ; (902) 542-3019 FREE! Pumpkin Parade The day after Halloween, bring your pumpkin to Clock Park to be part of our pumpkin parade. November 1st; Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: Clock Park, Wolfville; Contact: Wolfville Recreation; recreation@wolfville.ca; (902) 542-3019 FREE! Babysitter Course: INFO: recreation@wolfville.ca, 542-3019, Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Wolfville Recreation Centre, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Grades: 5 8, Cost: $45.00 The Housing First Association of Kings County Are YOUR housing needs being met? If your housing is overcrowded, too expensive, unsafe, not accessible or unhealthy... Tell Us About It We want to know how your housing needs can be met. The Housing First Association of Kings County invites you to a community consultation to discuss you communitys housing needs. The meetings will be held November 7th at the NEW New Minas Civic Centre. Prefer to talk one on one? There will be an Open House held from 10am-4pm. Followed by an open Community Meeting beginning at 6pm For more information call (902) 300 5266 or visit www.housingfirstkc.ca

Wellness for Women

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