530 Prospect Street, Box 430, Palmerston, ON, N0G 2P0
519-343-3520
“Be The BEST That You Can Be”
“Fais De Ton Mieux”
2012-2013
Newsletter #10
June 1, 2013
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
It is hard to believe that we are entering into the last month of the 2012-2013 school year. The month of June is
very busy as students at Palmerston PS are going on trips, participating in track and field, 3-pitch, and playday. We hope
that you can join us for some of these events and celebrate the year that has passed.
Congratualtions go out to all the grade 3 and 6 students who have completed EQAO testing. These students
were focused and worked hard to complete all sections of the Ontario testing. Thank you to all staff who helped over
the last two weeks.
At this time Palmerston PS says good-bye to:
-Madame Harrison
-Mr. MacLean
-Madame Butchart
-Madame Turner
Best of luck to all of you at your new schools.
The Palmerston PS staff wish you all a safe and fun-filled summer. We look forward to seeing you back in
September.
Tracey Kuchma
Vice-Principal
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA FUNDRAISER
Thanks to everyone for participating in our Little Caesars fundraising. The orders will be delivered to the school
on Tuesday, June 18th with pickup being between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you cannot pick up your order at that
time, please phone the school to make alternate arrangements.
2013-14 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Attached is a draft of the School Calendar for the 2013-14 school year which is awaiting Ministry approval.
GRADE 7 & 8 SUMMER SCHOOL
Grade 7 & 8 Summer School 2013 will offer support to students requiring additional help with the new Ontario
Curriculum, particularly Literacy and Numeracy.
The focus of the program will be for those students whose achievement of expectations in Grade 7 or 8
English/Language and/or Mathematics indicates that they are likely to experience difficulty next year.
The Grade 7 & 8 Summer School 2013 will be offered at each site in the session, if enrolment meets the required
minimum.
Date: Monday, July 8, 2013 to Friday, July 19, 2013 (10 days)
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Total 47.5 hours)
Locations:
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Centre Dufferin District High School - 150 Fourth Ave., Shelburne
Centre Wellington District High School - 905 Scotland St., Fergus
Erin District High School - 14 Boland Dr., Erin
Norwell District Secondary School – Palmerston
Princess Elizabeth P.S., 51 Elizabeth St, Orangeville
Wellington Heights Secondary School - 406 Sligo Rd.E., Mount Forest
**No transportation provided**
Students who are achieving a Level 2 and below in English/Language and/or Mathematics, and recommended
by their Principal, are eligible to participate in the program. Registration forms are available from the Principal. These
forms must be completed, signed by the Principal, Teacher and Parent/Guardian, and returned to the Wellington Centre
for Continuing Education office no later than Thursday, June 27, 2013.
GRADE 8 GRADUATION
Grade 8 Graduation is on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Palmerston P.S. gym. There is a
reception following off-side organized and run by the Grade 8 parents.
A THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS
The staff and students would like to thank all the hard-working volunteers who give up their own time to help us
at Palmerston Public School. Parents and community members come to our school to help with grill cheese, hotdogs,
breakfast program, reading, in class activities, class trips, and classroom jobs. Without these people many of our special
activities would not be able to happen. Thank you so much for being part of the Palmerston Team.
YEAR END CLASS TRIPS
Teachers have been busy arranging class trips for their students:
June 12th
June 14th
June 17th
June 18th
June 19th
June 21st
Gr. 6 students are going to Guelph Grotto Climbing & Galaxy Cinemas
Mrs. Estabrooks’ & Mr. Woolfrey’s Gr. 1/2 classes are going to Wawanosh
JK/SK students are going to The Museum and Funworx in Kitchener
Gr. 3 students are going to Westfield Heritage Village
Mrs. Bastedo’s Gr. 1/2 & Mrs. Pratt’s Gr. 1 classes are going to the Guelph Museum &
John McCrae house
Gr.4 students are going to Medieval Times in Toronto
REPORT CARDS
JK to Grade 8 Report Cards will be sent home on Monday, June 24th. Please return the last page by Thursday,
June 27 .
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PARENT RESOURCE WEBSITES
Did you want to find information about simple steps to your child’s success? Did you know that there are many
simple things you can do at home to support your child’s education?
You can view the text form for “abc123 reach every student” website by logging in on the following site in
English http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/abc123/eng/index.html and in French
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/abc123/fre/index.html
ENCOURAGING WRITING
The long, lazy days of summer can actually be a great time for kids to practice writing. Children can carve out
the time they need to think and dream, to choose just the right words and to make revisions.
To promote writing this summer, encourage your child to:
► Keep a journal. Look for a book that will make your child want to write. He/she can spend time each day writing
down his/her thoughts.
► Record observations. What could be the story of the old woman at he bank who brought in bag after bag of
pennies? Perhaps she could be the main character in a mystery.
► Write for a purpose. Are you visiting another town this summer? Write to the Chamber of Commerce to learn
about things to do.
► Publish what your child writes. Send stories to family members and friends. Or help make a collection of the
poems, stories that you could give to grandparents.
► Read. The best advice to any writer: “Read, read, read and write, write, write.”
READ, READ, READ
Take time this summer to encourage your child to read a book. Take them to the public library, buy a book or
borrow a book from a friend.
Reading Books
I like to read all kinds of books
To entertain myself,
And so I’m glad when I can take
A book down from the shelf.
I like the picture books of planes,
Of flowers, birds, and ships
From which I can imagine that
I’m taking wonderful trips.
I like the books with stories in
And also books of rhymes;
I often try to learn a few
And say them lots of times.
I like to read all kinds of books
I find upon the shelf Particularly now that I
Can read all by myself!
Vivian C. Gouled
Reading Together Can Develop Thinking Skills: Take time this summer to read with your child.
Reading together can help your child become a better reader and a better thinker. Choose a book your child will
enjoy reading - fiction, nonfiction, fantasy or biography. It should be harder than anything he could read on his own. As
his teacher for suggestions.
Read the book together. You may read a sentence and then have your child read the next sentence. Later, you
can read longer passages before you switch.
Stop often to ask questions. Before you start to read, you might ask questions like these:
► What do the book cover, the title and the introduction tell you about the book?
► What do you think the book is going to be about?
► Have you read anything like this before?
While you’re reading, ask questions that will encourage your child to think more deeply:
► Do you think the author has really known places and people like those in the book?
► If not, what sort of time and place did the author come from?
► Does this remind you of any feelings you/ve had? Of any other book you’ve read or TV shows you’ve seen?
CLASSES FOR THE YEAR 2013-2014
As the school year draws to a close, you are no doubt thinking about your child’s class placement for next year.
Here at school, we are also thinking about class organization, and we wanted to share some information with you about
how these decisions are made.
The first step is to establish what the classes will look like for the following school year. This year our numbers
were submitted to the Ministry of Education and we were given the class sizes ensuring that only 10% of our Primary
class sizes across the board exceeded the 20 students in Primary classes and meeting both Junior and Intermediate class
sizes requirements. With this process in place, it appears that we will have many ‘split’ or ‘blended’ classes that contain
more than one grade.
While it is often easier to have only one grade in a classroom, there are nevertheless some advantages to
blended classes. For the younger half of the split, there is the opportunity to extend their learning by observing what
the older students are doing. For the older children, there are many opportunities to consolidate their learning as they
observe what the younger students are learning. Often the older students develop confidence and leadership skills by
being the ‘senior’ member of the class. When we look at the curriculum for each grade, there are many areas of overlap
from year to year, and each new unit generally begins with a review of the previous year’s learning. Therefore, it is
frequently possible for the teacher to begin a new topic with both grades, and then have the older students progress to
the next, more difficult level. Students in a split grade get to know other students who are younger or older than they
are, and they can learn to be more tolerant of a wider range of academic levels because of the two grades.
When we select which students will be placed in any class, teachers and the principal look at several issues:
academic skills, work habits, emotional maturity, the boy/girl balance, and social concerns. We spend a long time
thinking about and discussing which students would be best in each class, and we try to make the best decision for each
individual. We appreciate your support and understanding of this process, and your trust that we will make the right
choice for your child.
Unfortunately, due to the “Freedom of Information” policy of the Upper Grand District School Board we are
unable to post the names of the students at our school in the end of August. Please do not call the school requesting
this information.
SNACK BIN NEWS!
Our snack program will be given out Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays this month to ensure that we have
funds to carry over for the new school year. Thank you again to all families that helped support our program through
our Live Free campaign back in March! Your donations allowed us to raise $429 for our program. We continue to
welcome monetary and food donations. Thanks for your understanding and support.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3
Day 1
4
Day 2
5
Day 3
6
Day 4
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10
Day 5
11
Day 1
12
Day 2
13
Day 3
14
Day 4
17
Day 5
18
Day 1
19
Day 2
20
Day 3
21
Day 4
24
Day 5
25
Day 1
26
Day 2
27
Day 3
28
JK/SK trip
Report Cards go home
Intermediate 3 Pitch
Primary Play Day
NW Junior Track & Field
Pita Lunch
Johnny Borton
presentation – JK – Gr. 4
Gr. 3 Westfield Heritage
Village trip
Little Caesars pizza pick-up
Hot Dogs
NW Intermediate Track &
Field at Victoria Cross
Gr. 6 trip to Guelph Grotto
and Cineplex
Hot Dogs
Gr. 1 & 1/2 trip to Guelph
Museum & McCrae House
Talent Show
Gr. 8 Graduation 6:00 p.m.
Little Caesars orders due
Parent Council BBQ &
Movie 5:30 pm
Intermediate Skills
Challenge Day
Virtue Assembly
Jr. Girl’s 3 Pitch
P.A. DAY
Gr. 1/2 Wawanosh trip
Gr. 4 trip to Medieval
Times
Jr. Boy’s 3 Pitch
P.A. DAY
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR – 2013-2014 ELEMENTARY
(Draft – Pending Ministry Approval)
Week 1
Month
M
T
W
August
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
T
F
M
T
W
T
F
M
T
W
T
F
M
T
W
T
F
M
T
W
T
F
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
12
13
14
15
16
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
H
September
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
28
29
30
31
M
H
1
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
13
14
15
18
19
20
21
22
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
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
29
30
29
30
31
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
1
2
3
4
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
23
24
25
26
27
7
8
9
10
11
14
15
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
B
P
July
H – Statutory Holiday
28
H
B – Board Designated Holiday
M – Ministry Mandated Day
Early Dismissal Days: October 25, 2013, June 6, 2014
P – Professional Activity Day
/ – Early Dismissal Day
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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
Summer Event Highlights
TD
Sciensational Sssnakes!!!
Sciensational Sssnakes!!! provides a hands –on educational programme about reptiles and amphibians for the young
and young at heart! Please register. All ages.
• Wednesday, July 3 at 10:30 am - Hillsburgh
Branch, 519.855.4010
• Wednesday, July 3 at 1:00 pm - Rockwood
Branch, 519.856.4851
• Monday, July 8 at 10:30 am - Marden Branch
519.763.7445
• Monday, July 8 at 1:00 pm - Elora Branch
519.846.0190
• Wednesday, July 31 at 10:30 am - Arthur Branch
519.848.3999
• Wednesday, July 31 at 1:30 pm - Harriston Branch,
519.338.2396
Global Beats Workshop
Take a musical journey around the globe! In an
interactive multi-media performance, we take the music
of India, Japan, Mongolia, Western Africa and Australia
and fuse it with Electronica, Trip-Hop, and jazz to create a
diverse and electrifying sound. Explore the musical traditions and cultures of these amazing countries. An exotic
voyage awaits! Please register. Grades K – 6.
• Tuesday, July 2 at 10:30 am - Drayton Branch
519.638.3788
• Tuesday, July 2 at 2:00 pm - Palmerston Branch
519.343.2142
• Thursday, August 8 at 10:30 am - Mount Forest
Branch, 519.323.4541
• Thursday, August 8 at 3:00 pm - Erin Branch
519.833.9762
The Great Invertebrate Race!
Who’s faster - you or the bugs? Test your invertebrate
catching skills against wily butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers and more amazing creatures in this catch-andID extravaganza. Please register. Grades 4 – 8.
• Saturday, July 6 at 1:00 pm – Rockwood Branch
519.856.4851
• Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00 pm – Rockwood
Branch, 519.856.4851
• Wednesday, July 24 at 2:30 pm – Marden Branch
519.763.7445
• Thursday, August 8 at 2:00 pm – Aboyne Branch
519.846.0918
Summer Reading Club
Pack your bags for a trip around the world this summer! Our theme for the 2013
TD Summer Reading Club is “Go!” with the club running from July 2 to August 10.
Last year, Wellington County kids read more than 42, 000 books. Get your free TD Summer Reading Club package and join
the club!
It’s a fact that children who read over the summer are better prepared for school in the fall. So, parents, help your kids build
their reading skills by signing them up for this free programme! Kids- you can earn Book Bucks by reading books. Trade
those Book Bucks for prizes and enter a draw to win a grand prize! Registration starts on Saturday, June 15 at all branches.
Grab your passport and Go!
The Travellin’ Rabbit Magic Show
Join us for “The Travellin’ Rabbit Magic Show!”. This
fantastic magic show will feature a fun mix of tricks,
audience participation and, of course, a real live travellin’
rabbit, Ruby! All ages. Please register.
• Friday, August 9 at 10:30 am – Aboyne Branch
519.846.0918
Stories From Around the World
Mary-Eileen McClear’s story telling has taken her near
and far! Join us as she brings her songs, stories and folk
toys to Wellington County. Please register. Grades K - 6.
• Tuesday, July 9 at 10:30 am – Fergus Branch
519.843.1180
• Tuesday, July 9 at 1:30 pm – Puslinch Branch
519.763.8026
STRETCH with Too Tall!
Inspired by campfire favourites, Andrew Queen will keep
families moving and grooving with this action-packed
performance! Kids will be on their feet, trying to keep up
with all the wacky movements and call and repeats! All
ages. Please register.
• Friday, July 5 at 10:30 am
- Clifford Branch 519.327.8328
Alternate formats available upon request.
Arthur, Clifford, Drayton, Harriston, Mount Forest and Palmerston
HEY, C-A-N-A-D-A
Kenyan Safari
Explore the country you live in. Do some travelling,
taste different foods and learn the different cultures
that we have here in Canada. Please register.
Arthur Branch – Tuesday, July 2 at 3:00 pm (grades 1 – 3)
Arthur Branch – Wednesday, July 3 at 10:30 am (ages 3 – 5)
Clifford Branch – Wednesdays, July 3 – Aug 7 at 2:30 pm
(ages 3 – 5)
Clifford Branch – Wednesdays, July 3 – Aug 7 at 4:00 pm
(grades 1 – 3)
Clifford Branch – Thursdays, July 4 – Aug 8 at 3:30 pm
(grades 4 – 7)
Drayton Branch – Friday, July 5 at 10:15 or 11:15 am
(ages 3 – 5)
Drayton Branch – Friday, July 5 at 2:30 pm (grades JK – 6)
Palmerston Branch – Thursday, July 4 at 1:00 pm
(grades K – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Thursday, July 4 at 10:30 am
(ages 5 and under)
Jambo! Grab a rafiki and take a safari through Kenya!
Please register.
Arthur Branch – Tuesday, July 16 at 3:00 pm (grades 1 – 3)
Arthur Branch – Wednesday, July 17 at 10:30 am (ages 3 – 5)
Harriston Branch – Mondays, July 8 - August 19
(no programme on Aug. 5) at 10:15 am (ages 5 and under)
Harriston Branch – Thursdays, July 11 to August 15 at
10:15 am (ages 5 and under)
Harriston Branch – Tuesday, July 16 at 3:00 pm
(grades K – 3)
Harriston Branch – Thursday, July 18 at 3:00 pm
(grades 4 – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Monday, July 8 at 10:30 am
(grades K – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 am
(ages 5 and under)
Arctic Adventures
Join us at the North Pole to discover the Arctic with
snowy songs, frosty games and cool activities. Please
register.
Drayton Branch – Tuesday, July 9 at 10:15 or 11:15 am
(ages 3 -5)
Drayton Branch – Wednesday, July 10 at 2:30 pm
(grades JK – 6)
Hiep Hiep Hoera Voor Nederland! 3 Cheers for the
Netherlands!
The Netherlands is the country of
windmills, tulips and wooden shoes!
Enjoy this leg of the race with Dutch
games, food and hands on activities.
Please register.
Drayton Branch – Tuesday, August 6 at 10:15 or 11:15 am
(ages 3 – 5)
Drayton Branch - Tuesday, August 6 at 2:30 pm
(grades 3 – 6)
Drayton Branch – Wednesday, August 7 at 2:30 pm
(grades JK – 2)
Harriston Branch – Thursday, August 8 at 3:00 pm
(grades K – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Monday, July 22 at 10:30 am
(grades K – 6)
Céad Mile Fáilte! A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!
Explore the Emerald Isle and visit with leprechauns,
dance with faeries, walk the Giants’ Causeway. Ireland the land of stories, song, and dance. Please register.
Arthur Branch – Tuesday, July 23 at 3:00 pm (grades 1 – 3)
Arthur Branch – Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30 am (ages 3 – 5)
Harriston Branch – Thursday, July 4 at 2:30 pm (grades K – 6)
Made in China
Take a trip to China to play traditional games, make
simple crafts, speak and write simple words, and hear
wonderful stories of this unique culture! Please register.
Arthur Branch – Wednesday, July
24 at 2:00 pm (grades 4 – 6)
Drayton Branch – Monday, July
29 at 2:30 pm (grades 3 – 6)
Drayton Branch – Tuesday, July
30 at 10:15 or 11:15 am (ages 3 – 5)
Drayton Branch – Wednesday,
July 31 at 2:30 pm (grades JK – 2)
Mt. Forest Branch
– Wednesday, July 31 at
10:30 am
(grades K – 6)
Peru, Land of Mystery
Japan-tastic!
Trek through the high Andes mountains to the Amazon
jungle, past cuddly llamas and ferocious Inca warriors
in the mysterious land of Peru. Please register.
Drayton Branch – Tuesday, July 16 at 10:15 or 11:15
(ages 3 – 5)
Mt. Forest Branch – Thursday, August 1 at 10:30 am
(ages 5 and under)
I’m in de-NILE!
Explore the Egyptian world with stories,
songs, games, and a craft! Please register.
Arthur Branch – Tuesday, July 9 at 3:00 pm
(grades 1 – 3)
Arthur Branch – Wednesday, July 10 at 10:30 am
(ages 3 – 5)
Arthur Branch – Wednesday, July 10 at 2:00 pm
(grades 4 – 6)
Harriston Branch – Tuesday, July 30 at 3:00 pm
(grades K – 3)
Harriston Branch – Thursday, August 1 at 3:00 pm
(grades 4 – 6)
Palmerston Branch – Thursday, July 18 at 1:00 pm
(grades K – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Monday, July 29 at 10:30 am
(grades K – 6)
Amazing Race Down Under
Come explore the land
down under. Discover the
many unique features of Australia’s geography, slang,
birds, animals and the Great Barrier Reef through
exciting hands on activities. Please register.
Drayton Branch – Tuesday, July 23 at 10:15 or 11:15 am
(ages 3 – 5)
Drayton Branch – Tuesday, July 23 at 2:30 pm (grades 3 – 6)
Drayton Branch – Wednesday, July 24 at 2:30 pm
(grades JK – 2)
Palmerston Branch – Thursday, August 1 at 1:00 pm
(grades K – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Wednesday, July 3 at 10:30 am
(grades K – 6)
Earn Book Bucks
by reading books!
Fun Japanese games, learning
words, origami and sweet candy
sushi. Please register.
Arthur Branch – Wednesday, July 3 at
2:00 pm (grades 4 – 6)
Harriston Branch – Tuesday, July 9 at 3:00 pm
(grades K – 3)
Harriston Branch – Thursday, July 11 at 3:00 pm
(grades 4 – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Wednesday, July 10
at 10:30 am (grades K – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Thursday, July 11
at 10:30 am (ages 5 and under)
Tell Me Another: Fables from Aesop
Greek storyteller Aesop brought us
the greatest race of all time: “The
Tortoise and the Hare.” Learn the
art of creating fables from the master! Please register.
Palmerston Branch – Thursday, July 25 at 1:00 pm
(grades K – 6)
Everything England!
Join us in celebrating Everything English as we explore
the country of England through books, crafts, games
and food. Please register.
Arthur Branch – Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 pm
(grades 4 – 6)
Harriston Branch – Tuesday, July 23 at 3:00 pm
(grades K – 3)
Harriston Branch – Thursday, July 25 at 3:00 pm
(grades 4 – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Wednesday, July 17 at
10:30 am (grades K – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Thursday, July 18 at
10:30 am (ages 5 and under)
Mexico! Mountains, Mayans
and much, much more!
Pack your bags and take a
trip to Mexico! Learn about
Mexican culture, sports,
countryside and lots of other
interesting things about this hot
and sunny country. Please register.
Harriston Branch – Tuesday, August 6
at 3:00 pm (grades K – 3)
Palmerston Branch – Thursday, July 11
at 1:00 pm (grades K – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Wednesday, July 24
at 10:30 am (grades K – 6)
Come be part of our Scottish Ceilidh!
Join our Ceilidh and participate in
heavy games, sample traditional
Scottish food, make a clan crest.
Please register.
Palmerston Branch – Thursday, August 8 at 1:00 pm
(grades K – 6)
Mt. Forest Branch – Monday, July 15 at 10:30 am
(grades K – 6)
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
June 15 to August 10 (ages 12 - 19)
Registration starts June 15
Join our Teen Reading Challenge this summer
and help us beat our record of 70,000 pages
read last year!
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ead books for a chance to win a $25 Chapters
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ummer Blog book giveaways
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for a chance to win!