Kortright Hills Public School
23 Ptarmigan DriveGuelph, OntarioN1C 1B5(519)827-1601Fax (519)827-9251
Kirk Runciman, Principal
Anne Bonnar, Office Co-Ordinator
Julie Young, Vice Principal
Rosemary Coghlin, Administrative Assistant
Newsletter for June 27th, 2013
From the Principal’s Desk
A Warm Welcome from the Library
As the school year comes to a close, we would like to
wish everyone a fun-filled relaxing and safe summer
holiday. Thank you for all of your support this year.
Below are a few important messages to pass on
before the end of the month.
It has been a very busy year in the
library! Kortright students love to
read and they have kept me busy
with a wide variety of requests.
Requests can be submitted over the summer as well,
just click on the link below.
Principal Change In September, 2014
At the June 25th Board meeting I was appointed as
principal of the yet to be constructed dual track
school, tentatively named Zaduk Place. This new
school will open in September, 2014. My
replacement at Kortright has not yet been named. I
look forward to working with the students, staff and
parent community of Kortright Hills again during the
2013/2014 school year.
Staffing Updates
We would like to take this opportunity to say
goodbye to the staff members who are moving on.
Many thanks to Ms. Abdool, Mrs. Fraser, Ms.
Holliday, Mrs. Gray and Ms. LeBrun. Thank you to
everyone for your dedication, hard work and
professionalism here at Kortright Hills. You will be
missed!
Kirk Runciman
Principal
Book Suggestions
We still have quite a few library books that are
missing. If you find any of our school library books
over the summer, please put them someplace safe
and return them in September.
Thanks!
I would encourage families to make the time to relax
and read a few good books over the upcoming
summer holidays. Check out the Guelph Public
Library for a great selection of new books as well as
traditional classics. The Guelph Public Library also
has a rapidly expanding digital library for those who
like to read eBooks and a full calendar of events
scheduled for July & August. Why not plan a family
outing to the Guelph Public Library this summer?
GPL Catalogue
GPL Digital Catalogue
GPL Calendar of Events
UG2GO will continue to be
available over the summer
as well. This resource
provided by our board contains links to videos, music,
databases, and eBooks. Login using your student
login information.
Registration for New Students
Have a safe summer,
School’s Out
Sheila Morgan,
sheila.morgan@ugdsb.on.ca
Teacher Librarian
Library website:
https://sites.google.com/a/ugcloud.ca/khpslibrarylearning-commons/
School Stuff
Report Cards
Please complete and return page 3 of the report
cards by Thursday, June 27th or sooner. Teachers
need them back so that OSRs can be properly
completed at the end of the school year.
Pick Up Medication
This is a reminder for any parents who have
medication for their children currently
stored at the school. Please drop
by the school before the end of
June to pick up your child’s
medication. We cannot leave it in
the school over the summer.
Please note that if your child will be
taking medication during the next school year, a new
Medical Consent form will need to be completed and
signed in September. Please bring any essential
medication to the office on the first day of school.
Summer Moves
If you will be moving out of our school area over the
summer, please let the school know. This will help in
determining our new classes in September.
Please send this information to Mrs.
Bonnar as soon as possible.
Similarly, if you have new
neighbours coming in, please direct them
to the school before the end of June,
to register for September.
If you know of someone moving into the Kortright
Hills School neighbourhood after
June, 30th, we will be registering new
students on Wednesday. August 28th,
2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The last day of school for the 20122013 school year is Thursday, June
27, 2013. Students will be dismissed
at the regular time of 3:20pm.
Bell Times
Kortright Hills will be following a balanced day
schedule. The balanced day schedule allows
for longer blocks of instruction time, the
maintenance of the opportunity for extracurricular activities during the school
day and less stress for primary
students/teachers during the winter
months as they prepare to go outside.
Please note that the Nutritional
Break/Recess times have changed from this year.
The balanced day schedule is as follows:
Time
8:45 a.m.
8:50 a.m.
8:50 – 10:50 a.m.
10:50 – 11:20 a.m.
11:20 – 12:40 p.m.
12:40 – 1:40 p.m.
1:40 – 3:20 p.m.
3:20 p.m.
Event
Intermediate Bell
Primary/Junior Bell
Instructional Time (120 Minutes)
Nutritional Break/Recess
Instructional Time (80 Minutes)
Lunch Hour
Instructional Time (100 Minutes)
Dismissal
First Day of School
The first day of school will be Tuesday, September
3rd 2013. The entry bell rings at 8:45 a.m. for the
Intermediates and 8:50 for the rest of the school.
It is a full day, ending at 3:20pm. Students will be
met on the tarmac in the back and will assemble by
grade before being guided by
teachers to their classrooms.
2013-2014 School Calendar
We have attached a copy of the
2013-2014 school year calendar
with this newsletter. You may wish
to print a copy and keep it in a
handy place to allow you to make
reference to it when making vacation plans and
arranging babysitting on PD days next year.
Noon Hour Supervisor
We are looking for Noon Hour
Supervisors for our 2013-2014 school
year. This is a paid position and a
current police record check will be
required. If you are interested in joining our
wonderful team of Noon Hour Supervisors please
contact our Vice Principal, Mrs. Young at the office.
Volunteer Breakfast
Thank you to everyone who participated in the
Volunteer Breakfast. Our staff hosted
this lovely event to thank
volunteers for all their time and
effort to help enrich students’
lives at Kortright Hills P.S. We
would like to extend a special thank
you to everyone who donated their time and goodies!
Do You Provide Childcare
We often are asked if there are any
before or after school childcare
providers in our area. If you wish to
be included in a list that we provide
to families inquiring about childcare,
please call the office and give us your information.
SEPTEMBER 2013 TRANSPORTATION NEWSLETTER
HOW DO I ACCESS MY CHILD’S BUSSING INFORMATION?
NEW STUDENTS AND JUNIOR AND SENIOR KINDERGARTEN
If your child is new to the school system and has been registered at a school prior to the end of June, transportation
information will be mailed August 19th.
NEW TO THE AREA
If you are new to the area (not registered at a school) call Service de transport de Wellington-Dufferin Student
Transportation Services (STWDSTS) at 519-824-4119 for assistance. We are here all summer.
EXISITING STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
If your child is an existing student, go to www.findmybus.ca and login to this secure site with your child’s OEN number
(located on report card), school name, birth date and house number. For all Lee Street families attending King
George P.S. in the fall. When selecting ‘school name’ please select Lee Street Public School, NOT King
George P.S. as transportation has maintained the Lee Street Public School name for all students who are
being moved to King George for the fall of 2013
CAN I RECEIVE BUS DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS THROUGH EMAIL?
We offer a subscription service that will notify the subscriber via email when your child’s bus has been cancelled or is
delayed. To subscribe go to: https://www.findmyschool.ca/subscriptions/login.aspx and follow the directions.
BUS TAGS! WHAT ARE THEY AND WHO WEARS THEM?
Students in JK, SK and Gr 1 who ride a school bus should receive a tag from their school showing the student’s
afternoon bus route number and bus stop location. The identifying tag should be worn (preferably on his or her
backpack), by your child every day throughout the year. This tag will assist drivers in identifying students who are
required to be met by a parent or guardian when they are getting off the bus. Your child’s school will distribute the
tags to every student eligible for transportation at the beginning of the school year.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.STWDSTS.CA
Our website provides “one stop shopping” for all your transportation needs:
• Quick Links to eligibility information and a list of reported bus delays
• School Information – including location, phone number, boundary maps
• School Year Calendars
• Transportation Policies, Procedures, and Forms
• Bus Cancellation Information (November - March each year)
• Safety Information
• Official Bus Time
• Answers to common transportation questions
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66 Arrow Rd, Unit B • Guelph, ON N1K 1T4 • Phone (519) 824-4119 • Fax (519) 822-9097 • Toll-Free 1-888-292-2224
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Will my child be assigned to a school bus?
Transportation is assigned according to Board policy. Your child must live within your school’s attendance boundary
and live further from school than the Maximum Walking Distance assigned to your child’s grade level. Refer to
STWDSTS Policy 002 Transportation Eligibility or go to www.stwdsts.ca and click on “Are you Eligible?” (yellow bus on
left side).
May I ride with my child on the first day of school?
It is strictly prohibited for parents/guardians to board the school bus. Refer to Policy 005 – Responsibilities of Parent
and Guardians.
What should I do if our address changes before September?
Contact STWDSTS at 519-824-4119 ASAP with your new address. We are open during July and August; please do not
wait until September to advise of address changes. Transportation requests received prior to August 23rd, 2013 will be
processed for the first week of school.
Can my child receive transportation from an alternate address?
Both your home address and the alternate/caregiver address must be within your school’s attendance boundary and
meet the distance criteria for transportation. Be sure to advise your school and contact STWDSTS with this additional
information. The alternate address must be used consistently, 5 days per week, and there must be room on the
alternate bus. Refer to Policy 034 - Transportation for Child Care
May a student temporarily ride another bus while parent(s) or guardian(s) are away?
All temporary transportation requests shall be refused, except under extraordinary circumstances where the personal
well-being of a student is at stake. Refer STWDSTS to Policy 029 - Temporary Transportation Requests.
How does courtesy transportation get assigned?
Available seats at existing stops, are assigned based on first the youngest of age (grade), then travel distance to school.
Courtesy assignments are not done prior to October 31st of each year. Refer to STWDST Policy 017 –
Courtesy Transportation.
Can my child’s bus stop be changed?
Requests for changes to bus stops should be submitted in writing for consideration (Form TF033). Requests for
changes to accommodate parent/caregiver convenience or health issues will not be considered. No changes to bus
stops are considered during the first four weeks of school. All students are required to walk to/from their bus stops.
Refer to STWDSTS Policy 009 – Walking Distances to Bus Stop
My children were enrolled at the start of the school year. When will their transportation start?
Because of the large number of changes and new transportation requests, bussing arrangements can take up to 5
business days at the start of the school year. Into October, we will strive to have most transportation arrangements
completed within 3 business days.
Who is responsible for my child’s safety prior to boarding the bus and after disembarking from the bus?
The parent or guardian is responsible their child’s safety prior to boarding the bus and after they disembark from the
bus. Refer to STWDSTS Policy 005 – Responsibilities of Parents and Guardians
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Arrow Rd, Unit B • Guelph, ON N1K 1T4 • Phone (519) 824-4119 • Fax (519) 822-9097 • Toll-Free 1-888-292-2224
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR – 2013-2014 ELEMENTARY
Ministry Approved
Week 1
Month
September
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
M
T
W
T
F
M
T
W
T
F
M
T
W
T
F
M
T
W
T
F
M
T
W
T
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
23
24
25
26
27
30
1
2
3
4
7
8
9
10
11
14
15
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
M
H
1
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
13
14
15
18
19
20
21
22
F
28
29
30
31
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
29
30
H
October
November
P
P
December
2
3
January
February
3
March
3
4
4
6
1
2
3
H
B
B
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
23
24
25
26
27
30
31
M
B
B
H
H
B
B
B
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
29
6
7
8
9
10
13
14
15
16
17
10
11
12
13
14
17
18
19
20
21
24
25
26
27
28
17
18
19
20
21
24
25
26
27
28
31
18
21
22
23
24
25
28
29
30
H
H
16
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
24
25
26
27
30
P
H
April
4
5
6
1
2
3
1
May
June
5
7
10
11
12
13
14
M
B
B
B
B
B
4
7
8
9
10
11
14
15
16
17
2
5
6
7
8
9
12
13
14
15
H
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
23
B
P
H – Statutory Holiday
B – Board Designated Holiday
M – Ministry Mandated Day
P – Professional Activity Day
/ – Half Day P.A. Day
Half Day P.A. Days: October 25, 2013, June 6, 2014
(students attend school in the morning only – each school will notify parents of dismissal time through newsletters and website)
‘July and August 2013 Community News’
23 Ptarmigan Drive, Guelph, ON
519.837.0974 Email: khng@bellnet.ca or Website: www.khng.ca
Join us in the Community room for social/meetings 3rd Thursday of each month
PLEASE NOTE: KHNG next meeting Thursday September 19th, 2013 @ 7:00 pm.
KHNG Fall 2013 KASP
(Kortright After School Program)
All Together Now!! “Minding Your P’s & Q’s”
Who:
Students from JK* — Grade 6
What:
A 16-week Educational after School Program
Where:
Kortright Hills Community Room
When:
Mon, Tue, Wed &/or Thurs 3:20 – 5:30pm
September 3 to December 19, 2013
(NOTE: no program Mon October 14th - Thanksgiving Monday)
Cost:
$11/session, $44/week
Please make cheques payable to Kortright Hills Neighbourhood Group
Making manners fun!! Manners & etiquette are really just ways of being kind & respecting people
around us.
And believe it or not learning etiquette can be fun!
Join us as we explore etiquette the world over & right here at KASP through, cooking, crafts, games and
active play inside or out!
*JK and SK students will be escorted to the community room after school by a KASP staff member.
Parent/Student Volunteers Needed!
Please email if you are able to volunteer in the program for any or all of the sessions.
To register, please contact Leone at khng@bellnet.ca to have a registration form emailed to you.
Register now, only a few spots available on Monday and Wednesday!!!
(TUESDAY AND THURSDAY IS FULL, WE ARE COMPILING A WAIT LIST)
26TH GUELPH SCOUTING GROUP:
Interested in joining BEAVERS, CUBS, SCOUTS, VENTURES…REGISTER NOW for the 2013/2014 Scouting year. Registration forms
are available on our website www.26thguelph.scouter.ca
The 26th Guelph Scouting Group sections meet at Kortright Hills Public School gym:
Mondays 6:30-7:30
Beaver Scouts
ages 5-7 meet
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 Cub Scouts
ages 8-10 meet
Tuesdays 7:00-8:45
Scouts
ages 11-14 meet
Mondays 7:00-9:00
Venture Scouts
ages 14-17 meets
For program details and further scouting information contact Paul or Leone 519-821-6948 or
Email 26thguelph@w.scouter.ca or visit our website www.26thguelph.scouter.ca
KHNG SOCIAL/MEETING DATES:
Consider getting involved with your neighbourhood group. Mark your calendars and join us for our next social/meeting date
Thursday September 19th, 2013 @ 7:00 pm in the Community Room (side entrance of KHPS) all are welcome to help plan our
next community events Booonanza and other upcoming recreational/family events planned for 2013-2014 year.
KHNG UPCOMING EVENTS/SOCIALS MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO ATTEND:
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KHNG Summer Chill Night – Wednesday August 14, 2013 – 6 to 8 pm – “Come Enjoy A Summer Treat On Us!!”
KHNG Meeting – Thursday September 19, 2013 – come out and help plan upcoming events, new members welcome
Pre Order Pumpkin for Fundraiser – date and time to be announced
Pumpkin Fundraiser – dates and times to be announced
KHNG Booonanza – Sunday October 27, 2013 – times and details to be announced
KHNG Holiday Social – End of November or Early December 2013 (details to be announced)
KHNG COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES:
KHNG LOOKING FOR USED TOYS: KASP (Kortright after School Program) is in need of some toys for games and sport activities. We
are reaching to you, the Kortright Hills Community to see if you could donate any used items that you no longer need. Balls (soccer,
football, basketball, tennis balls, dodge balls, volley ball), Badminton Racquets, Birdies, mini sticks, the balls for scoops and balls or
similar balls, Skipping Ropes, Frisbees, Hockey Sticks, Hockey Nets, Games, Lego, Toys/Toy sets, Sand Toys and any outdoor other toys.
Email khng@bellnet.ca if you can donate any of the listed items for our KASP children to play with during the program.
KHNG WEBSITE: Visit www.khng.ca to view our website Check it out!! Register and become a member. Our site offers, current
events, current programs, monthly calendar, discussion forum, quarterly newsletters and minutes of our meetings. Become a
member, register now!! Join KHNG on Facebook - surf over to http://www.facebook.com/groups/304228836299974/ and join
the group. It’s a great place to share ideas, photos and link with other neighbours.
KHNG NEED VOLUNTEERS: We need volunteers to assist with KASP “Kortright After School Program” and planning of
social/events. Get involved and share your ideas and talents to help bring our community together. For further information
contact Leone our Neighbourhood Support Coordinator by email khng@bellnet.ca
KHNG ELECTRONIC MAILING LIST: Join KHNG mailing list to receive newsletters/posters of recreational and social events within
your neighbourhood. E-mail Leone, KHNG Outreach Coordinator to add your e-mail to our electronic list.
KHNG COMMUNITY ROOM: Are you looking for a place to hold a community meeting, start a club, provide a workshop, have an
idea for adult or children programs and would like to share your time/ideas with the neighbourhood? E mail KHNG to find out
more information and/or to book the use of our community room.
KHNG QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER: KHNG also sends a newsletter out four times a year, next issue July 2013. If you wish to
advertise your business (sponsorship fee will apply), share your favourite recipe with your neighbours, write an article of interest,
you are a student looking to offer your services (ie: babysitting, cutting/raking the lawn or garden work) and wish to put your ad
information in our newsletter E-mail khng@bellnet.ca. This is a great way for Kortright Hills Neighbourhood to come together by
sharing thoughts, talents and services available, neighbours helping neighbours.
Next KHNG newsletter is October 2013, deadline for e-mailed submissions September 15, 2013.
26TH GUELPH SCOUTING GROUP NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS:
26th Scouting Group is looking for parent volunteers to assist our leadership team with Beavers, Cubs and Scouts sections.
If interested please contact Paul Schadenberg, 26th Guelph Commissioner for further information phone: 519-821-6948 or email:
26thguelph@wellington.on.scouts.ca. Join the adventure.
KHNG PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:
PHOTO CLUB:
Are you interested in digital photography? The photo club is for you. We meet the first Monday evening of each month in the
community room @ 7 pm. Bring your talent and share your photos with our group.
Contact Gregg Parsons for more info 519-824-6107 or woodwatr@sentex.net and to also be put on our mailing list of meeting
events. NOTE: Next Photo Club Meeting September 2013, no meeting in July or August
KHNG Neighbourhood Calendar
July 2013
Sun
Mon
1
Canada Day
Tue
2
Wed
3
Thu
4
Fri
5
6
Scouting Group
7 to 9 pm
7
8
9
10
11 Hot Summer Nights
13
Guelph’s Farmers
Market @
Exhibition Park Arena
7am - 12pm
19
20
Guelph’s Farmers
Market @
Exhibition Park Arena
7am - 12pm
26
27
Guelph’s Farmers
Market @
Exhibition Park Arena
7am - 12pm
6:30 to 7:45 pm
15
16
17
18
Hot Summer Nights Chill
Out with the Guelph Fire
Department @ Waverley
Dr. (near Windsor Park)
6:30 to 7:45 pm
21
22
23
24
25 Hot Summer Nights
Chill Out with the Guelph
Fire Department @
Exhibition Park
Arena
Parking Lot
6:30 to 7:45 pm
28
29
30
31
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Guelph’s Farmers
Market @
Exhibition Park Arena
7am - 12pm
12
Chill Out with the Guelph
Fire Department @
Market Square
14
Sat
KHNG Neighbourhood Calendar
August 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Night
Fri
2
Sat
3
Guelph’s Farmers
Market @
Exhibition Park Arena
7am - 12pm
4
5
11
12
Civic Holiday
6
7
8
Hot Summer Nights Chill
Out with the Guelph Fire
Department @
Riverside Park Carousel
6:30 to 7:45 pm
9
10
Guelph’s Farmers
Market @
Exhibition Park Arena
7am - 12pm
13
14 KHNG “Summer
Chill Night” 6 - 8 pm
Kortright
Hills
Public
School
15
16
17
Guelph’s Farmers
Market @
Exhibition Park Arena
7am - 12pm
Hot Summer Nights Chill
Out with the Guelph Fire
Department @ Shelldale
Community Centre Norm
Jary Park 6:30 to 7:45 pm
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Guelph’s Farmers
Market @
Exhibition Park Arena
7am - 12pm
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Guelph’s Farmers
Market @
Exhibition Park Arena
7am - 12pm
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE