Paisley Road Public School Newsletter
JUNE 2014
Year End
An dr ew Cr eight on , P ri ncip al
Jane B ibby, Vic e Pr incip al
Contents
Principal’s Message
pg. 1
September Supplies
pg. 2
New Bell Times
pg. 2
Bus Information
pg. 2
Life Threatening/
Student Medication
pg. 3
Library News
pg. 3
Mental Health
pg. 4
Last and First Day of
School
The last day of school is June
27th, 2014. Dismissal will be
our regular time of 3:20 p.m.
School will begin on
September 2nd, 2014 with our
new start time of 8:55 a.m.
and dismissal of 3:25 p.m.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
On behalf of our staff, I would like to wish all of you a
very safe and enjoyable summer! To all of those families
that will not be with us next year at Paisley, we wish you
all the best as your educational journey continues on at
other locations; we will miss you!!!
I would like also like to wish the following staff members
the very best in their educational pathways as they carry
on their careers in different locations: Mr. Sutherland,
Mme de Rijcke, Mlle Diaz, Mme Ellis, Mlle Carr, Mlle Gat,
Mrs. Drohan, Mrs. Bibby, Mlle Shoesmith, Mme Reid (who
will be on maternity leave for the year), Mlle Lanktree,
Ms Pembleton, and Mrs. Kirby. You have all contributed
in unique and significant ways to our Paisley community.
We will miss you!!!
I would like to welcome back to Paisley Mme Kautz and
Mr. McPhie! We are thrilled to have you back!!! I would
also like to welcome Mrs. Nielsen and Mrs. Robinson who
have been placed at our school for the 2014-15 year.
As the school will become a construction site as of 7:00
pm on June 27th, and will be under the control of the
Ministry of Labour, no staff or community members will
be permitted into the building until construction is
completed. We are hoping that this will be in mid
August, but we have no way of determining that at this
point in time. If you need to contact the school before
school starts, please call the school and if we answer, we
will have been granted permission to return to the school
and will be able to meet or chat with you.
Have a wonderful summer!!!
Mr. A Creighton
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NEW BELL TIMES – 2014-2015
8:55-9:45
9:45-10:35
10:35-10:55
10:55-11:20
11:20-12:10
12:10-1:00
1:00-1:20
1:20-1:45
1:45-2:35
2:35-3:25
1st Nutrition Break
Recess
2nd Nutrition Break
Recess
SEPTEMBER SUPPLIES
In anticipation for the next school year, many students enjoy preparing for September over the summer. Here is a suggested
list to help you. Please label all items. (Please note that individual teachers may request some additional items in September)
Primary (Grade 1-3)
•
Pencils
•
Erasers
•
Pencil crayons
•
Pencil sharpener
•
Glue Sticks
•
Markers (1 pkg)
•
30 cm ruler
•
Indoor Shoes ( non marking soles, appropriate for gym) - Outdoor shoes
•
A pencil case
•
Earphones for computer (with own bag, plastic or cloth)
•
Lunch bag
•
Knapsack
•
Calculators (Gr. 3 only)
Junior (Grades 4-6)
Please bring all items listed under the primary section, PLUS: Highlighters (3 different colours), Blue/Black//Red pens,
calculator, makers (1 pkg), 3-hole punched lined paper.
TRANSPORTATION QUESTIONS
a) Go to www.findmybus.ca and login to this secure site with your child’s OEN number, school name, birth date and
house number. Your child(ren)’s 9 digit OEN number is located on their report card.
b) If you are new to the area or do not have your personal login information you can call STWDSTS
at 519-824-4119 for assistance.
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MEDICATION FOR SEPTEMBER
If your child is taking any kind of medication at school, it will be sent home on Friday, June 27th, 2014. Any
medication left at school will be discarded. Please note that if your child will be taking medication the next school
year, a Medical Consent form will need to be signed in September. All medication must come to school in its original
container and will only be administered once the proper paperwork has been completed and signed by a
parent/guardian. Please bring any essential medication to the office on the first day of school.
We request that, if possible, students who require medication for a short period of time (antibiotics, etc.) be given
these medications at home. For example, if a child requires 3 doses a day…..1st dose be given in the morning before
school, second after school and final dose before bedtime.
Students who have Life Threatening Illness will have received their Life Threatening Emergency Form for
updating. Please ensure the school has all the corrected information for September. If there are no changes,
please initial and return the original copy in September for our records.
Library News
Thank you for your efforts returning Library books. We still have approximately 70 books still checked
out to students. If you find Library books over the summer please return them in September. You
can even return it to another school in the Upper Grand District School Board and they will send it to
us through the courier. Thanks for helping us maintain a great collection for our keen readers here at
Paisley!
For a great outing, take a visit to the Public Library with your child. Keep the love of reading alive in
your child over the summer by checking out online books through UG2GO. You can access this through
the Board website and use your child's computer username and password. Enjoy a wonderful summer
and dive into some great books!
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Talking About Mental Health – Summer time and Mental Health
For children and youth, summertime is associated with freedom from school and happy times. However, for some
children and youth with mental health concerns, summer can be a challenging time. It can be frustrating and
disheartening for children, youth and families, if the expected carefree, happy summer is not a realistic
expectation.
School can provide a consistent schedule and social contacts, which can be helpful and supportive for children with
certain mental health concerns. Summer can be unpredictable and isolating. The potential unstructured nature of
the summer, at times, can increase underlying anxiety. The loneliness and isolation can contribute to feelings of
depression.
Children, youth and parents may benefit from sitting down at the beginning of the summer and talking about shared
goals and expectations. It is helpful to make a plan ahead of time and check in regularly, in an open, proactive
manner to talk about any changes in behaviour and mood and how to support the child/youth. Communication is very
important for healthy relationships. Regular, small discussions can help avoid larger problems.
It is helpful for all to get outside and enjoy the summer. Try to limit the amount of time online, watching TV, or
playing video games. Be active, get plenty of sleep and exercise. If medications will continue over the summer, make
sure children/youth are taking them regularly. Always speak to your medical professional before either discontinuing
or reducing the dosages of medication.
It is important to have some structure over the summer, while allowing for some free time. This might include
participation in a sport, a play, a camp or other club, volunteer activity, or a job. Most children and youth do better
when they are part of something. They are happier, less restless, and more engaged. Summer also presents a unique
opportunity for young people to investigate strengths and interests, and opportunity that is less open to them during
the structured school year.
Hope you have a wonderful, relaxing, fun summer. However, if you find mental health challenges to be increasing or
causing more difficulties over the summer, seek out mental health or addiction supports for your child/youth, you
and your family.
Summer resources for Mental Health and Addictions:
Your family physician and family health teams in Guelph, Wellington, Dufferin are excellent resources.
Summer School: Mental Health and Addiction Nurses will be available for drop in supports once a week at UGDSB
Summer School locations at Centennial CVI and Orangeville DSS.
CMHA WWD: Tuesday Drop-in - 1:30-7:00, 485 Silvercreek Parkway, Guelph. To access Addictions, Mental Health
and Crisis Services: 1 844 HERE 24 7 (1 844 437 3247) for Children and Youth in Guelph/Wellington and for Adults
in Guelph, Wellington, Dufferin. http://here247.ca/
DCAFS: Tuesday Walk In – 1:00-7:00 pm, 655 Riddell Road, Orangeville. To access services for Children and Youth
in Dufferin, 519 941 1530. http://dcafs.on.ca/