51 Ocean View School Road, Eastern Passage, NS, B3G 1J3
465-8670 (Phone) 465-8673 (Fax)
Website: www.oves.ednet.ns.ca
THE OCEANVIEWER
NOVEMBER 2015
IMPORTANT DATES
PTO MEETING
NOVEMBER 3
6:30pm
REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLY
NOVEMBER 9
11am
SAC MEETING
NOVEMBER 10
6:30pm
REMEMBRANCE DAY HOLIDAY
NOVEMBER 11
No classes
ASSESSMENT and EVALUATION DAY
NOVEMBER 13
No classes
PICTURE RETAKES
NOVEMBER 17
10am
REPORT CARDS GO HOME
NOVEMBER 19
BUS CLUSTER PD DAY
NOVEMBER 24
No classes
STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NOVEMBER 26
No classes
PARENT/ TEACHER INTERVIEWS
NOVEMBER 26
No classes
OSCAR ASSEMBLY
NOVEMBER 27
11am
PTO MEETING
DECEMBER 1
6:30pm
CONCERT
DECEMBER 9
7-8PM
CONCERT
DECEMBER 10
7-8PM
CONCERT (snow date)
DECEMBER 16
7-8PM
CONCERT (snow date)
DECEMBER 17
7-8PM
OSCAR ASSEMBLY
DECEMBER 18
11am
LAST DAY FOR 2015
DECEMBER 18
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
It is hard to believe we are coming to the end of first term for our students.
The 2015-16 school year marks the start of many new and exciting changes in classrooms
across the province as a result of Nova Scotia's Action Plan for Education introduced in January.
The Action Plan was based on the feedback of more than 19,000 Nova Scotians, including
parents, teachers, students, school support staff, school boards, universities and the business
community.
Some highlights this year include:
· A streamlined and innovative curriculum with a stronger focus on teaching math and
literacy for primary to grade 3 students,
· New homework standards to support and enhance student learning at every grade level,
· A new school code of conduct that will apply to all schools,
· More hands-on learning activities for students to develop their technology skills,
· More math mentors working with teachers to support higher student achievement
· A new career education framework for grades 4-12 students
· Core French programs that use interactive and conversational teaching methods
For more details on changes coming in 2015-16 visit www.ednet.ns.ca
Follow the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development on twitter
@NSEducation.
Thank you for your suggestions and continuing to work with us to support your child’s learning.
Ms. Williams Hart
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Parent teacher interviews will take place on Thursday November 26, from 1-3 and 6-8pm,
please call the school at 902-465-8670 to schedule a 10 minute appointment time with your
child’s teacher. If you believe more time is needed please contact the teacher to schedule an
alternate day and time.
LOST AND FOUND
We continue to have a large number of items contained in our lost and found bins. When you
visit the school please stop by to check for your child’s belongings.
BOOK FAIR
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school November 26 from 6-8pm. It will also be open
December 1 and 3 from 8:30-3:30 for classes to visit and families to make purchases. This is a
great opportunity to promote reading and raise money for new library books. Please mark
these dates on your calendar and watch for the Scholastic flyer coming home later in November
with all the details.
REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLY
Ocean View Elementary has planned a Remembrance Day Assembly in honour of our veterans
who have served and those presently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. It is our intent to
show our respect and to thank them for their dedication and sacrifice. It will take place on
Monday November 9th.
All students in grades P-4 will attend the assembly in our gymnasium from 11:00-11:45 am.
TERRY FOX
We want to say “thank you” to everyone who contributed to our fundraising in support of
cancer research we raised $466.00 thanks to you!
VOLUNTEERING AT OCEAN VIEW
We appreciate and value the time that family members give to the school as volunteers. At the
same time, we must ensure that our students are always safe.
In keeping with HRSB policy, all volunteers in the school must:
1. Complete a criminal record check
2. Complete a child abuse registry
If you need a child abuse registry form, please google nova scotia child abuse register request
for search (form A).
Send in this form and bring the document to the main office. We’ll take a copy.
If you need a criminal record check, you can do it at the local RCMP detachment or online at
http://backcheck.net/ .If you are going to the local RCMP detachment, you will need a letter
from the school. This is a form letter and can be done very quickly. Bring a copy of your
criminal record check to the office and we will take a copy.
HEAD LICE
Families are reminded to check their children’s hair regularly. Please remind your children not
to share, hats, scarves, combs, brushes etc. Further information can be accessed at
http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/publications/Public-HealthEducation/07135_HeadLicePamphlet_En.pdf
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
The breakfast program is off to a good start and we are thankful to those parents who have
volunteered to get us up and running.
STUDENT AGENDAS
Student agendas have been purchased for students in grades 1 to 4. The cost is $8.00. Please
send your cash payment into the homeroom teacher as soon as possible.
SCENT AND NUT AWARE
Please remember, Ocean View Elementary is a scent and nut aware school. For the safety of
our students and staff, please do not send foods containing nuts, or wear scented products at
school. Some of our students and staff members have life threatening allergies to nuts. Thank
you for your care and diligence when sending in snacks and lunches. Please refrain from
wearing scents or using scented laundry products while at the school. We appreciate your
support in keeping our school safe and our students and staff healthy.
SCHOOL SUPERVISION
Please remember that there is no supervision on the school grounds until 8:20 am. Please do
not have your child arrive before this time.
WEATHER
On mornings when it is raining heavily or below -20, students are invited into the school
through the main doors to line up in the lobby where their class sign is and wait for their
teacher to collect them at the 8:30 bell. All other doors are locked.
LATE SLIP PROCEDURES
If your child arrives after our 8:40 bell and O’Canada, we ask that your child stop by the office to
have their attendance recorded and pick up a late slip to give to their classroom teacher.
CHANGE OF CLOTHES
Please send a complete change of clothes to school for your child, just in case of mud, rain etc.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
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We need everyone’s help to keep our students safe at school.
Please remind your child/children to cross only at the crosswalk with the crossing
guard.
The road way beside the school is a fire lane, please do not park there it creates a safety
hazard for the children.
Please remind your child/children to pay attention when they are walking behind parked
cars and to watch to see if a car’s backup lights are on?
Please do not make u - turns on the street and make sure you reduce your speed on the
road by the school.
SAFE ARRIVAL
If your child will not be attending school or will arrive late please call the Safe Arrival Line at
902-465-8737 or the main office at 902-465-8670. A message may be left on the answering
machine. If your child becomes ill during the day, we will call you.
LUNCH MONITORS
Substitute lunch monitors are needed for the 2015-2016 school year. Shifts are 1.00hr/day.
The current hourly wage is $12.76/ hr. plus 4% vacation pay. Please call or visit the school office
if you are interested in being a lunch monitor 902-465-8670. More info can also be found on
the HRSB website at www.hrsb.ns.ca.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE (SIP)
To register your child for the Gold Plan go online at sip.ca
LITERACY TIP
The TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach
kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation,
sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture
book which you can read, or have read to you. TumbleBooks are a great addition to any reading
program. The TumbleBook Library also has book-related puzzles and language games to play.
The TumbleBook Library collection can be accessed online from home at
www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/kids. You will need an Halifax Public Library card to access this
collection.
MATH TIP
Play games that help your child develop decision making and mental math skills.
 There are many games, such as board games that involve patterns and probability. Play
games from your own family traditions such as counting games and game that keep
score. Try jump rope or hopscotch
 Games require children to use strategies, make decisions, solve problems and develop
an understanding about how to use them (number sense) and computational skills.
Counselling Corner
How was your day at school?
I have heard many people complain about the one word answers they receive from
their children when asking “How was your day at school?” Talking with your child
about his/her school day is so very important. Let’s see if some of the
questions/comments listed below can assist in us helping them delve a little deeper.
1. Tell me something that made you laugh today.
2. What do you think you should do more or learn more about at school?
3. What was your favourite part of lunch?
4. Who is the funniest person in your class? What makes her/him so funny?
5. Who in your class do you think you could be a little nicer to?
6. When were you the happiest today?
7. Tell me one thing you learned today?
8. Who would you like to play with at recess you’ve never played with before?
9. How did you help someone today? How did someone help you today?
10. If you got to choose who would you want to sit next to in your class? Why?
11. What was the best part of your day? What was the worst?
12. What word did your teacher say the most today?
13. What is the coolest place at school?
14. If you got to be the teacher tomorrow, what would you do?
Why not make talking about your day together a wonderful habit!
Ocean View Elementary…Swimming to success