PRINCIPAL: Mrs. L. Edwards
EMAIL: kkerr@summer.com or uplands@summer.com
WEBSITE: http://sd67.bc.ca/schools/uplands/
Principal’s Message
Spring has sprung! It will be a very busy season for everyone and we hope the
sunshine is here to stay!
We are excited about the launch of our “Uplands Marathon” as the weather permits our school-wide running program to resume. Daily Physical Activity may be a
Ministry of Education requirement but we see great success in student selfregulation and academic focus as a result of daily exercise. The Marathon is just
one more way we can motivate students to adopt healthy lifestyle habits early.
Celebrating successes go hand in hand with goal setting. Every time we make
progress towards improvement, in any area, it is important to take time to reflect
on how it feels. Going on a family walk or even driving to activities are good opportunities to talk about all of the positive things happening for everyone and how
it makes us all feel about ourselves and our learning.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lisa Edwards
April 2016
UPCOMING
EVENTS
March 7 – Staff meetings
April 4 & 5
Kindergarten Vision
Screening
April 6—May 4
Grade 3 Swimming
April 14
Ready Set Learn for 3 &
4 year olds
Principal
April 27
Curriculum
Implementation Day
No School
Next Year Planning
It may seem like a long way off, but we are in the early stages of planning for
next year.
You can help us by:
• Letting us know if you are planning to move before September 2016.
• If you know people who have moved into our area, but have kept their children at another school for the rest of this school year, have them register at Uplands now for September 2016.
• If you know people with kindergarten aged children, encourage them to register now for September 2016.
The deadline for transfer requests in Wednesday, April 15th. Please contact the
office for more information.
April 25
Ballet Performance 1:15
April 28
Class Photos
May 6
Professional
Development Day
No School
SAFE ARRIVAL
Regular Attendance at
School is expected
(250) -770-7678
THANK YOU
to the parents who have called to let
us know if your child is absent or
late. It saves us time and effort
making numerous phone calls.
kkerr@summer.com
and critical for student success.
However, if due to illness or unforeseen circumstances your child is
absent, please call the school to let
us know. Thank you.
Show your Uplands spirit every Fridayand wear
your school colors!!
TRANSFER REQUESTS
The window for students requesting transfers from their catchment area school to another school in
School District No. 67 for the September 2016/2017 school year is 8:00 am, February 1, 2016 to
4:00 pm, April 15, 2016. Transfer requests received prior to February 1st will be date/time stamped as
“February 1st, 2016, 8:00 a.m.” and transfer requests received after April 15th may not be considered until
September 2016. Although a sibling’s attendance at a school will be given priority as per Choice and Flexibility Policy #305, it should not be assumed that the transfer is approved. A transfer request still needs to be
completed and must go through the transfer process. If you are unsure, please check with your school secretary.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
Children born in 2011 are eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2016. Parents, who feel their
child is not yet ready for kindergarten, may defer enrollment for one year. Please contact Wendy Hyer (7707700) at the School Board Office for information on this.
Placement in your neighborhood school kindergarten is based on your address and registration date. The
earlier you register, the more likely your child will attend a school close to your home.
Register at your neighborhood school during regular school hours. A birth certificate will be required as
well as your child’s BC Care Card, parental BC Care Card and proof of address (i.e. driver’s license,
utility bill, lease agreement).
READY SET LEARN
Uplands will host the Ready, Set, Learn Program supported by the Ministry of Education, for
families of 3 or 4 years olds on April 14th from 10:45am–12:00 pm. School staff members will
join together with a variety of community partners to present valuable information to parents/
caregivers of 3 and 4 year olds, and provide fun stations/story telling for the children. Please
call the school to register. There is a registration form on page 6 of this newsletter.
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ADDITIONAL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
Earlier this school year the Ministry of Education announced 10 hours of non-instructional time to help prepare teachers for the implementation of the revised curriculum. As schools will be closed to students for
two days to facilitate this process, changes have been made to school and district calendars throughout the Province.
At the February 1, 2016 Public Board Meeting, the Board of Education passed a motion that approved
the following two dates as the additional non-instructional days:
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 and Tuesday, May 24, 2016
GRADE 6 ORIENTATION
KVR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade 6 Orientation for Incoming Students starting September 2016
Grade 6 Parent Night (French & English)
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016
7:00 to 8:00 pm
KVR Multi-Purpose Room
This is a general orientation for all parents of students entering Grade 6 in September 2016 (French and English).
Student Orientation
Thursday, May 5th 2016
9:15 am to 11:30 am
KVR School Gym
We are hosting an orientation event for all Grade 5 students (English and French Immersion) entering Grade 6 at KVR in September 2016.
Objective
To ease anxiety associated with transition to Middle School
To familiarize Grade 5’s with activities, events and layout of KVR
To provide inclusion activities that involve all new Grade 5 students to KVR
Format
This event will include a school tour (facilitated through a Scavenger Hunt)
It will also include a presentation of events, activities, and a pep rally with games and refreshments.
Parents are invited to attend and participate.
Transportation
Carmi, Uplands and Queen’s Park students will walk to and from KVR.
All other students will need to have parents arrange transportation.
We expect this to be a fun, informative, safe event for the kids. It is our goal to have as many new Grade 6 students attending this event
as possible. Parents are welcome to attend this event.
Uplands Marathon Update:
At this time we would like to recognize all of our sponsors who
have committed to helping fund
our performance T-shirts:
Wildstone
Peach City Runners
Benjamin Moore
Penticton Dental Centre
Omland Heal
Chris Hawkins (Investors Group)
The Bench Market
Poplar Grove Cheese
LocoLanding
The Big Blue Frog
Sole Mats
Penticton Physiotherapy & IMS Clinic
Niina Di Lorenzo Designs
Uplands Elementary School
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HOMESTAY FAMILIES FOR 2016 / 2017
School District No. 67 is looking for prospective homestay families in Penticton and Summerland to host international students for one year, one semester, three months, one month and/or on a short term (respite) basis.
Placements are needed for both male and female students from Germany, Japan and Korea who will be attending one of our local secondary schools. Host families must be English-speaking and have a desire to welcome
the student into their home as part of the family. Close proximity to a secondary school is an asset.
Host families are expected to provide:
a fully furnished private bedroom for each student;, a clean, safe, caring environment conducive to student studies; meals; the opportunity to participate in Canadian family life; and a completed criminal record search for
all adult members residing in the home.
School District No. 67 will provide:
support and guidance by a homestay coordinator who will monitor the student/homestay experience;
monthly compensation of $750; and temporary placement/respite homes for host families, if required, for
holidays and emergencies.
If you are interested in this great opportunity to exchange cultural experiences with an international student,
please pick up an application form at the School Board Office, 425 Jermyn Avenue in Penticton, download the
form off the District website at www.sd67.bc.ca, or contact Ms. Brenda Kotzian, Homestay Coordinator at (250)
490-0422, or by email bkotzian@summer.com
A Kindergarten Immunization Clinic
Will Be Held: Friday, April 22, 2016 9:00am – 4:00pm
For all children aged 4-6 years old. Book your appointment 250-770-3434
Interested in joining a Summer Swim Club? The Penticton Pikes Summer Swim Club is
an excellent opportunity for your child to learn swimming skills in a fun, encouraging way
while promoting personal development and team spirit in an atmosphere of family involvement. Opportunities to attend swim meets are offered to all participants. Our season
begins May 2nd. Registration is on Sun., April 17th
from 4:30-6:30pm
at Penticton
Community Centre. Find out more at http:www.pentictonpikes.com
TICK SEASON
Please be aware that Spring is wood tick season. Ticks live in tall grass and wooded areas. Ticks burrow part way into the skin and
can carry diseases. Check clothing and scalp when leaving an area where ticks live. With the weather being so warm
this Winter we have already found a few ticks at the School. Please be awre that because of the mild Winter there
may be more than usual. If a tick is found on your Child:
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Clean area with soap and water, and disinfect. Wash hands.
Use tweezers to gently get a hold of the tick as close to the skin as possible. Don’t touch the tick with your hands.
Without squeezing the tick, steadily lift it straight off the skin. Avoid jerking it out. Try to make sure that all of the tick is removed.
If the tick is burrowed deep into skin, it is advisable to have a doctor remove it.
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MAY 15th
2nd Annual Uplands Garage Sale & Bake Sale
Please drop off items to donate at the school!
Volunteers are needed for the event. Stay tuned for more
Our PAC has several roles to fill for September 2016. We would like to encourage people to consider taking on a role so that we
can continue to receive our Gaming Funding from the government. This Gaming money affords us the opportunity to pay for field
trips and necessary classroom resources. Specifically, we will need a new Hot Lunch Coordinator. It would be really beneficial for
us to fill that role now so that they can receive some training from our current Hot Lunch Coordinator. The Chair and Treasurer
positions will receive mentorship next year as they move through the year. We should be finished with the playground initiative
next year so PAC responsibilities will not be as onerous as they may have appeared to be for the last couple of years. We would
also like to encourage more parents to get involved, especially those from the primary grades. We are a friendly group that values
input and feedback from others. When we have more people willing to help in anyway they can, jobs for everyone are smaller!
Attending PAC also keeps you in the loop as to what’s happening at the school and gives you to the opportunity to influence how
our money is spent. If you are interested in any of these roles or want additional information, please email Sherie Seddon at
sherie9@hotmail.com. You do not need any experience or special qualifications, anyone can fill these roles.
Detailed instructions and support is available!
Chair
 Shall convene and preside at all membership, special and executive meetings.
 Shall, in consultation with the principal, ensure that an agenda is prepared and presented.
 May dispense with formal voting procedures on internal matters.
 Shall appoint committees where authorized to do so by the executive or membership.
 Shall take such actions or ensure that such actions are taken by others to achieve the objectives and purpose of the
organization.
Treasurer
 Will be responsible for and report on the accounts of the organization.
 Will be one of the three signing officers of the Executive as per Section 15.
 Will make all necessary bank deposits and withdrawals.
Fund Raising Coordinator
 In consultation with other members of the executive, oversees all fund raising activities except hot lunch.
 Delegates responsibilities and/or forms committees as needed to carry out fund raising activities.
 Ensures that fund raising activities are kept to a moderate number and spread out over the year so as not to saturate
families with fund raising requests
Hot Lunch Coordinator
 Food Safe Certification- costs for the course will be covered by the Uplands PAC
 Ensure the hot lunch program meets Canada Food Guidelines
 Contact vendors & set menu
 Coordinate hot lunch volunteers: Weekly shopper, Food prep & distribution
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APRIL 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
*Please
ensure your child has proper
footwear for our school wide run!
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5
UPLANDS
MARATHON
begins!
11
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9
Hot Lunch
Hot Dogs
Kindergarten Vision
Screening
10
6
Sat
Kindergarten
Dental
Screening
Gr 3 swim
12
13
Kiwanis Music
Festival
Assembly
1:10pm
Ms. Street
Choir
Hot Lunch
Performance
Hokuto
14
Ready Set
Learn
10:45—
12:00pm
15
16
22
23
Pizza
Friday
Japanese
Gr 3 swim
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Hot Lunch
Earth Day
White Spot
Gr 3 swim
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25
Ballet
Performance
1:15
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27
Curriculum
Implementation
Kindergarten
Fire Safety
28
Class Photos
Day
NO SCHOOL
Kindergarten
Fire Safety
SAFE ARRIVAL 250-770-7678
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Pizza
Friday
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