2012-2013 Newsletter #3 November 1, 2012
Despite the wet and windy weather, we have had another marvellous month of working and learning together at Palmerston P.S. Students enjoyed the Westario Conservation and Electrical Safety presentations and our older students received a powerful anti-bullying message by Holocaust survivor Eva Olssen. Some primary and Junior students have enjoyed working with our reading tutor to practise their reading and comprehension skills. Many of our students participated in cross country running and soccer and we are delighted to let you know that they demonstrated excellent sportsmanship as well as athleticism and represented Palmerston P.S. extremely well. Some of our outstanding students were recognized for consistently showing compassion and for the next two months staff will be explaining ‘Fairness’ and looking for students diplaying this character trait. Some classes have enjoyed and learned through trips to the
Wawanosh Nature Centre and all Kindergarten classes visited the Pumpkin Patch. Individual student and class pictures have been taken and there will be a picture re-take day announced later this fall.
Staff have also been busy learning at Palmerston P.S. Many staff have been trained in the use of the defibrillator and in C.P.R. As a result our school has received a defibrillator for our school’s use. Palmerston P.S. has a focus on Mathematics instruction and assessment this year and our professional development on October 26 th was devoted to this subject.
Palmerston School Council met on October 29 th and they have generously supported necessary repairs for the creative playgound and more technology for the school. Our School Council parents organized the Hallowe’en Dance-athon for students from JK to grade 8 and students really enjoyed the dances and treats. We truly appreciate all of the support from our parents. School Council meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and parents are welcome.
15 th
Looking ahead to November, parents will be receiving Progress Reports from their child’s teacher on November
. Parent-Teacher interviews will be organized as they were last year with the main interview date on the November
23 rd P.A. Day.
Thank you so much to our students’ families and friends who have ordered magazines online through QSP.
Prizes for participating students will be distributed later in November. QSP magazines are available throughout the year and make wonderful gifts for Christmas and birthdays. Please visit www.QSP.ca
and fill in the school number – 7846.
Wilma Shannon, Principal

We are always accepting in-kind donations at our school to contribute to the snack bin program! Our program costs thousands of dollars to run for over 400 students, 5 days a week. Making monetary donations or donations in the form of nutritious food is always accepted! Here are some foods that are welcome for our snack bins:
*Yogurt Tubes
*Cheese Strings
*Baby Carrots
*Whole Grain Cereals & Crackers
*Raisins/Dried Fruit
On October 18 th , our Palmerston cross country running team participated in the Upper Grand District School
Board’s area meet held in Mount Forest. Our team demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, skill, and spirit throughout the day.
The Intermediate girls and boys soccer team made P.P.S. extremely proud when they competed in the North
Wellington soccer tournament on October 4 th and 5 th . They also played with a great deal of sportsmanship. They worked very well as a team, with all players contributing. They encouraged one another throughout the day. Great job!
Buses will not run early when weather deteriorates during the day. In situations where buses could not safely bring children home at the end of the day, the school needs to have an alternate plan for bus students. All parents are asked to complete the attached sheet to indicate your wishes regarding the billeting of your child(ren). Parents of students who walk to school are asked to indicate if they are willing to billet one or two bus students.
Please check your children at home on a very regular basis. We will continue to notify all parents of students in classes where cases of head lice are reported. As a courtesy, school council would like to put together a team of volunteer parents who would be available for class head checks. If you are interested leave your name with the office or a member of our School Council.
Plans are underway for students in Grade 8 to go to Quebec in June and they have their fundraising for these trips will be starting in the near future.

,
...
Renna Bruce, Canadian author and storyteller from Guelph, will drop by and share stories with the primary/junior grades (JK to Grades 5) on Wednesday afternoon, November 21 st . This is also an opportunity for parents with preschoolers to visit the school anytime from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. to listen to Renna tell stories to children and talk about reading and writing.
Jazlyn J is educational and inspirational, touching on topics of self-esteem, goal setting, safety, jealousy, selfexpression, anti-bullying... and teaching kids that they have the willpower within to make each day brighter. The goal of the visit is to give kids positive-thinking skills and to guide them to appreciate all experiences in their everyday lives.
Please come!
Her books will be available for purchase on the day of her presentation. Check out her website at www.jazlynj.com
for the book titles, colouring activities and puzzles. To buy one of her books, each title is $5.00
Don’t miss it !
See you there !
know .
Reminder to call: for illness or any other reason your son or daughter will be away from school, please let us
The school voice mail is available for leaving a message at all times. Feel free to leave a message stating student’s name, reason and date(s) of absence.
If we do not hear from you, we will call in order: home work babysitter emergency contact police (if necessary)
It is important to let the school office us and you to know where they are.
know this information. For the safety of your children, it is important for
During the day messages are received at the office from parents to alert children regarding a change of arrangements at the end of the day.
If at all possible, please make arrangements in the morning and communicate the expectations with the children. Of course, if there is an emergency Mrs. Richenback will assist with getting a message to the children.
Our goal is to have children go home to a safe and supervised environment.

MONDAY
5 Day 3
Dental Screening – Gr. JK,
SK, Gr. 2
12 Day 3
TUESDAY
6 Day 4
Dental Screening – Gr. JK,
SK, Gr. 2
13 Day 4
19 Day 3
26 Day 2
20 Day 4
27 Day 3
Skills Canada
WEDNESDAY
7
Grilled Cheese
Day 5
14 Day 5
Annie at St. Jacob’s
Playhouse
ME2WE
21 Day 5
Grilled Cheese
Jazlyn J’s author visit in the afternoon
28 Day 4
8
15
Day 1
Day 1
Progress Reports go home
9 Day 2
Formal Day
Remembrance Day service
11:30 a.m.
16 Day 2
22 Day 1 23
P.A. DAY
29 Day 5 30 Day 1
THURSDAY
1 Day 1
Gr. 8 Quebec meeting 6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
2 Day 2
Mrs. Haanstra/Mrs.
Estabrooks to Wawanosh

What a good feeling!
November 2012
The flu is a respiratory illness that spreads quickly from person to person.
Common flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle pain, joint pain, and weakness.
The flu is more serious for the very young and elderly. They can get the flu from school aged children who don’t seem sick but may have a mild case. Get your free flu shot. It protects everyone. Visit www.wdgpublichealth.ca
to find a flu clinic near you.
If you don’t like needles, there's an alternative called FluMist®. FluMist is a nasal spray available for children and adults ages 2 to 59. FluMist® is not available at drop-in clinics – call 1-800-265-7293 to make an appointment. Because FluMist isn’t publicly funded, there is a cost of $20.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
1-800-265-7293 | www.wdgpublichealth.ca info@wdgpublichealth.ca

PALMERSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
INCLEMENT WEATHER - BILLET FORM
STUDENT(S) NAME GRADE TEACHER
In the case where buses are unable to safely transport children home at the end of the day because of inclement weather, my child(ren): should go to: Name: _____________________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ could be billeted with another child whose parent has agreed to billet children other ___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
I am willing to billet one or two bus students
I am not able to billet any bus students
__________________________________________ ______________________________
Parent Signature Phone Number