Waverley Drive Public School
June, 2013
Waverley Lions’ Pride Focus for June is “Excellence”
Principal’s Message
As we enter the month of June students will be involved in a number of trips, sports
and clubs. Our grade 6 and 8 students are prepaing for their year end camp trip and
Ottawa excursion. The final month of school will be very exciting for our students.
We are preparing for next year and we are beginning to set up classes and teaching
assignments. In our final newsletter , we will announce our teaching staff for 20132014. Over the summer some new staff will be hired for staff going on maturity leave.
I expect classes to be reorganized in mid September due to an increase in enrolment
over the summer. Our staff is preparing for these potential changes in assignments.
Blair Conrad, Tara Topping and I are workly very closely in setting up for the transition
of a new administrative team at Waverley. If you have any questions or concerns about
any school topic, please do not hesitate in giving me a call. Thank you for your continued
support.
Larry Lacey
GAUSS MATHEMATICS
On May 14, select Intermediate students wrote the annual Gauss math competition
from the University of Waterloo. Many students from our school received marks of
distinction, and the following students “placed” for our school. In grade seven, Josie A
placed first, Katie W came second and Alex P was third. In grade eight Jameel S came
first, Sam G came second and Lakyn C was third. In grade seven gifted Lucy B was
first, Katherine Z was second and Hunter V was third. In grade eight Elie F was first,
Eden S-G was second, and Daniel P was third. Thank you, and congrats to all who
participated!
C. Brown
Ultimate Frisbee
The Intermediate Ultimate Frisbee team will be competing at Centennial Fields on June
24th. If you are on the team, please remember to have water, a lunch, a hat, sunscreen
and cleats. Go Waverley Go!!
Sunscreen and Water
Please encourage your children to wear sunscreen for their safety during outdoor exposure,
including recess, track and field meets, field trips and outdoor gym classes. Hats and
appropriate clothing provide additional protection. Please cover up! Also, it is a good idea to
send refillable water bottles at this time of year. It is very important to stay hydrated,
especially in hot weather.
WAVERLEY AT THE 2013
TRACK AND FIELD MEET
Podium Results
1st place finishes:
Blaise S.
Zach W.
Robyn L.
Kathleen W.
Ruth A.
400 m
Intermediate Boys
Shot Put
Senior Boys
100m
Senior Girls
Running Long Jump Senior Girls
Shot Put
Intermediate Girls
2nd place finishes:
Lakyn C.
Sayan L.
100m
800m
Intermediate Girls
Open Girls
3rd place finishes:
Isaac D.
Liam O.
Sierra
Sayan L.
200m
400m
400m
1500m
Junior Boys
Junior Boys
Senior Girls
Open Girls
Congratulations Lions!
Citius (Faster)!
Altius (Higher)!
Fortius (Stronger)!
Appropriate Dress
As the weather becomes warmer often students need to be reminded of the school’s
Dress Code, which was developed in partnership between school staff, students and
parents.
Muscles shirts and tops/dresses with spaghetti straps under 2 cm are unacceptable.
Low necklines, bare midriffs and backs are unacceptable. Shirts must be tuckable and
not excessively tight. Shorts and skirts must be a reasonable length. Undergarments
should not be visible. Pajama bottoms are not allowed to be worn at school as everyday
attire.
The Dress Code information can be found http://www.ugdsb.on.ca/wav/handbook.htm
If clothing does not meet the dress code, students will be spoken on an individual basis.
End of June Newsletter
Our “End of June” newsletter will be sent home in your child’s report card. Next year’s
school calendar will be included for your information. Procedures for Tuesday,
September 3rd, our first day of school, will be included in the newsletter.
If you are moving during the summer please notify us
by June 14th. This information will help us in
preparation of classes for the new school year.
Medications
All parents must pick up their student’s medication by the last day of school, June 27th
Any medications not picked up by this date will be discarded.
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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.
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:
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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
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
66 Arrow Rd, Unit B • Guelph, ON N1K 1T4 • Phone (519) 824-4119 • Fax (519) 822-9097 • Toll-Free 1-888-292-2224
SHELLDALE CENTRE
10 am – 1 pm
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Rain or shine
Bike safety rodeo
Face painting
BBQ
• Free bike helmet (1st
come, 1st served based
on size & availability)