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

EMAIL: ws@avrsb.ca

December 20, 2012 Dear Families,

At this time I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. I wish to extend thanks to our parent community for your ongoing cooperation and support, to staff for your dedication and professionalism and to the best students anywhere! Much awaited news came from the Province recently and I am pleased to say that Wolfville School has received part of a $500,000 allocation of funds to create a business plan for a future renovation project. Education Minister Ramona Jennex made an announcement December 7 that money was allocated to hire a consultant to study a renovation project at Wolfville School. The process referred to as a scoping would see the AVRSB hire a consultant to review the existing building and provide options for renovations. The review would include all the systems within the building and would also look at the grade configurations and population for the school and compare it to the program spaces of a new school. They would propose options to the AVRSB for possible floor plan layouts. After considering the above, they would provide estimates to bring the building systems up to standard and renovations required to meet the program delivery models. I look forward to beginning the process and am excited to see this part of the project getting underway.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT SUBSTITUTES NEEDED Being an educational assistant is a challenging but rewarding position. Our school and other schools in the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board are having difficulty filling substitute educational assistant positions on a regular basis. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of being an EA substitute, please call our Vice-Principal, Ruth MacLeod or our Principal Steve Keddy for more information. ENTERING THE SCHOOL IN THE MORNING/SIGN IN PROCEDURE Elementary staff are on outdoor supervision of students from 8:25 8:40 am each morning. Students are expected to play outside until the bell goes. Should the weather be inclement the playground doors will open at 8:20 am. Students are to enter via the playground entrance with their class. The elementary doors are kept locked for security reasons. All students who arrive late are to enter the building at the Middle School entrance and are required to sign in at either the elementary or middle school office, depending on their grade level. The Breakfast Club is open from 8:10 to 8:35 am and students are expected to go outside after they have eaten. The main doors in the middle school will open each day at 8:00 am, with the first bell ringing at 8:40 am, at which time all students should be in their classroom. All visitors/parents entering the building must report to the main office, sign in and communicate their reason for being in the building. Office staff will then give direction. Thank you for your cooperation with this procedure. SAC NEWS We have received exciting news. Although not on the list for immediate renovations, Wolfville School has received a commitment of provincial funds for scoping a renovation project. This process is expected to begin in the New Year. The next SAC meeting will take place on Thursday January 10, at 7:00 pm in the Family Studies Room. On behalf of all SAC members, we wish you and your family a happy holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year. HOME & SCHOOL CORNER The next Home & School meeting will be Tuesday, January 29th at 7:00pm in the Family Studies Room. Thank you to all the volunteers and everyone who came out for Family Fun Night. $134.91 was raised for the H&S. The H&S is planning a Skating Party from 11:30-12:30 on Sunday January 27th. A notice will be coming home after the Holiday break with more details.

For more information go to:http://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20121207001 http://www.novanewsnow.com/section/2012-12-10/article3136609/Money-to-study-Wolfville-School-promised/1

Thank you once again to all of our families and staff for your generous donations this holiday season, many families in need will benefit and appreciate your efforts in the spirit of giving. Have a great holiday season and see you in 2013!

Steve Keddy, Principal

Holiday Bazaar The Holiday Bazaar was an amazing success. Over $1100.00 was raised to help out Wolfville School Families who are in need at this time of year WOW! The Holiday Bazaar could not have been the success it was without the many, many, many volunteers who helped sort, set up, wrap, greet, personal shop and clean-up. So a huge, huge and heartfelt thank you to all you awesome volunteers. Also, a big thank you to Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Davison our elementary school secretaries who copied and distributed Bazaar notice and gift tags. And lastly, thanks to my co-coordinator, Brandy Stirling, who helped to keep me focused and always had a giggle or two to share. Leftover items were donated to the Food Bank, (along with leftover wrapping paper), to another school and to the Diabetes Association. So once again, thanks everyone. The Bazaar really was a fun day even packing up was somewhat painless! Rhonda Brennan, Co-coordinator
SCHOOL CLOSURES Cancellation of all board provided transportation and to keep buses off the highway is a decision made by the Coordinator of Transportation and the Superintendent of School. Starting at 6:00 am, announcements will be broadcast on radio Stations: AVR network, K-Rock, CBC-FM, CHFX/CHNS, CJCH/C-100, News 95.7, ATV News and Weather Network. 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. IWK Our next fundraiser will be Pajama Day on January 23. Wear your pajamas and make a donation to the IWK! LOVING TREE Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Loving Tree. All food and monetary donations are very much appreciated. PRIMARY GRADE 3 Skating Dates A reminder of the skate dates for students in grades Primary to grade 3. January 10, 17 and 31 February 7, 14 and 21. Students will leave the school at 9:00 am and skate from 9:30 to 10:30. February 28 has been booked as an alternate date if we should have a storm day. If you have not already done so a skate waiver has to be completed. Also if your child is in need of skates, please bring your child to the elementary office. We have skates available. MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN Even though our Regular Magazine campaign will run in April PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHOP ONLINE until thenAll sales will give the same great profit to our school. Were pleased to present QSPs On-line Magazine Program! This fundraising opportunity allows you to order or renew your favourite

subscriptions while earning profits for our school. Please Follow These Instructions:

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Log onto www.qsp.ca

2. Click on SHOP NOW and follow the easy instructions. 3.Our schools Group Number is 31750 4. You will receive an e-mail confirmation for every purchase made on this secure site. 5. After purchasing, print the receipt page for your records.

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You may also enter the e-mail addresses of

friends and relatives across Canada who also enjoy reading. QSP will send them personalized e-mails, on your behalf, so they can receive the same opportunity to order at these fantastic prices, while supporting our school at the same time! REFUNDABLES All families are encouraged to drop their refundables off at the Valley Recycling Enviro Depot in Greenwich using the Wolfville School account. This will ensure that the Wolfville School Playground committee receives the funds. 2013 REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR The 2013 Regional Science Fair will be held on March 25-28th at Kingstec. It is time for interested students, parents and staff to start planning as the fair approaches very quickly and many projects take a significant amount of time to complete. I encourage you to have fun and get involved! Parent Volunteer- We are looking for a parent or a group of parents to act as the school representative for this event. Much of your duties would include gathering/passing on information with a small role at the Science Fair itself. If you are interested, please contact the school at 542.6050. PRIMARY REGISTRATION for September 2013 Do you have a child who will start school in September of 2013? Please call the school at 542-6055 if your child will turn five by December 31, 2013. YARN DONATIONS APPRECIATED We are looking for yarn! If you have yarn to donate, please drop it off at the elementary office. Many thanks to Marie Schofield for all the home knit mittens for our students! KITCHEN MENU Thursday, Jan. 3 = Baked Potato with ham and cheese Friday, Jan. 4 = Chicken Salad sandwich wish veggies Watch for the Kitchen Menu to be sent home Jan. 4th.

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

Was interested in what you had to say? When was the last time you felt relaxed and special? Call 678-5760 to register today. Spaces are limited.

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.

WOLFVILLE RECREATION Programs: After School/In-Service Day Programs: We have lots of plans for the upcoming Winter Session of After-School Program and InService Day Programs. Make sure to sign up early to guarantee your spot! Mondays: Parks and Playgrounds (Free Program!) Tuesdays: Art Works ($110.00) Wednesdays: Mad Science ($130.00) Thursdays: Yoga ($110.00) & Triple Threat ($110.00) Fridays: Athletics in Action (Free Program!) We will be staying late and taking registrations December 10-14th from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the Wolfville Recreation Centre and will have a special registration day on January 5th from 9:00am12:00pm. March Break Camp: March 11-15, 2013 from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Wolfville Recreation Centre. Cost: $35/day or $150 for the week! Travel around the world and discover a variety of cultural TRADITIONS and CELEBRATIONS. Learn about different types of MUSIC, ART, SPORTS, and CUISINE! Pack your bags, grab your camera, and get your passport ready! This is sure to be a trip of a lifetime! Events: New Years Eve Skate: Lace up your skates and get on the ice for a fun family skate at the Acadia Arena on December 31, 2012 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Hot chocolate will be served by the Wolfville Scout Group as a fundraiser. MARCH BREAK 2013 IS COMING! What are your family plans? Come to Camp at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts for amazing week of art and camp. We provide an amazing day taught by professional artists and a great camp experience for kids on our 178 acres of field and forest, by our fabulous counselors. Whether searching for the Creekster, creating a masterpiece or making new friends, our camps have something for every kid. We offer programs in theatre, music and art. Kids can come for a day or for the whole week of adventure. Discounts: 15% off if you pay in full by December 1. Check our website at www.artscentre.ca for more details on the programs, bursaries and other discounts, or call us at 902-582-3842. And remember, camp makes a great Holiday gift. Happy Holidays from all here at Ross Creek.

COMMUNITY ITEMS:
FREE SKATE Kings Physiotherapy is in a festive spirit! Please stay active over the holidays and join us for a free skate at the Kentville arena on December 23rd from 4-5pm. A light snack and refreshment will be provided. Hope to see you there. WELLNESS FOR WOMEN MOMs! Its almost time! A chance in a lifetime! Wellness for Women is coming to Wolfville School! For 8 weeks from Jan. 8-Feb. 26, from 9-11 A program presented by Kings County Family Resource Center designed by women for women! Child care is provided by Wolfville Recreation Center. When was the last time you did something for you? Its time dont you think? Have you talked to someone lately who really listened to you?