WOLFVILLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Principal Eric Trahan Middle School Office 542-6050 Vice Principal Ruth MacLeod Elementary Office 542-6055

WEBSITE: http://wolfville.ednet.ns.ca
September 29, 2011

EMAIL: [email protected]

Consider attending our other many special events at the school such as concerts, school musicals, sports events, etc. Feel free to contact the elementary office (542-6055) or the Middle Level office (542-6050) at any time in order as well. We are looking forward to a great 2011 - 2012 school year as we all work together for student success and achievement! Sincerely,
Eric Trahan, Principal SAC NEWS Just a reminder that the first SAC meeting of this year will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Studies Room.

Dear Parents / Guardians: Thank you for attending our Parent Orientation on September 22 , 2011. As a school, we believe that a positive and healthy communication between home and school is critical in developing a positive concept of school in your children. Students who recognize that families and teachers are in contact with each other tend to feel more at ease and successful at school. It is important for school staff and families to feel supported by one another and for families to feel that they can contact the teachers and/or any member of the school staff to discuss their child in relation to important issues that they feel may affect them at school. Wolfville School provides a number of formal and informal opportunities for families to receive reports about their children. You are encouraged to note the following days to visit your childs classroom and/or to discuss their term report cards. September 22 (Open House) November 28th (1st Term Report Cards) November 17th (evening) November 18 (afternoon) Parent -Teacher Visitation March 5th (2nd Term Report Cards) March 22nd (evening) March 23rd (afternoon) - Parent-Teacher Visitation June 29th (Final Reports) Please note that you are invited to make contact with the school office or your childs teachers throughout the year. Please take notice of our website at http://www.wolfville.ednet.ns.ca. There is pertinent information about the school available on this site and updates are made regularly. We can also be contacted by email at [email protected]. We publish a school newsletter every month which is sent home with the youngest student in each family. Families are also invited and encouraged to attend our monthly assemblies that take place to celebrate student success. We also hold other special assemblies from time to time. Please watch for these dates in the newsletter. You are also invited to become active with our School Advisory Council and/or our Home and School committee. Our SAC meets each month at the school and Home and School meetings are scheduled periodically throughout the school year. Look for meeting dates in our newsletter and on our website.
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The group will welcome new members and discuss plans and priorities for the upcoming year. All newly selected SAC representatives should plan to attend. Other interested parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend meetings as well.
HOME & SCHOOL

Thank you to all of the parents who attended the Home and School meeting. The following is a list of this years executive and the two vacant positions. Co-Chair: Janet Roberts Co-Chair: Kimberly Skjei Treasurer: Michelle Bateman Secretary: _________________ Communications Coordinator: _____________________ Volunteer Coordinator: Maria Zacharias Some of the events that are planned for this year include: Welcome Social, Walk-to-school week, Family Dances, Holiday Bazaar, Staff/Teacher Appreciation Week, Clean-a-thon, and Spring Fun Fair. We are in need of a Secretary and Communications Coordinator. If you are interested in these positions or would like to know more about them please contact the school or talk to one of the Executive listed above for more information. Our School will be celebrating Walk-To-School week during the week of Oct. 17th. More detailed information will be coming home with your child in the next few days. The next Home and School meeting is scheduled for Tuesday November 22nd at 7pm in the Family Studies room.
SAFE ARRIVAL Primary to Grade 5 Elementary Parent/Guardians are reminded to inform the school if your child will be late or absent from school. The elementary phone number is 542-6055. ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL Grades 6 to 8 If a student is away from school due to illness or personal reasons, the student is to bring an excuse to their homeroom

teacher when he/she returns. NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION Commencing in October, the school newsletter will be distributed to the youngest child in each family. Another option for this school year would be to have the newsletter emailed to you. Please email [email protected] to indicate that you would prefer email rather than the paper copy. WE ARE EMPOWERED It is with great pride that I tell you what our grade 7 students have planned for the year! In our Social Studies class we have been examining the idea of empowerment. Our students have decided that as a class, they would like to put change into action. We have partnered with FREE THE CHILDREN and will support both a local cause (Food Bank) and an International Cause (Clean Water). October 14 Drive Away Hunger (Students can bring nonperishable food item to their homeroom) November 30 Vow of Silence - 24 hours of silence in recognition of those students who have no voice because they have no rights (Middle School students) Stay tuned for more details and thank you in advance for your support. Angie Rushton (Teacher Advisor) FURNITURE WANTED! The middle school resource room is looking for a couch or loveseat and chair. If you have furniture to donate, we would be happy to take it off your hands. Call Tina Dale @ 542-6050. FROM THE BAND ROOM Our first Concert Band Association meeting will be held Thursday, October 6th at 7pm in the band room. All Band Parents Welcome! Band Students: Please continue to bring in your registration packages ASAP. Fundraiser Wolfville School Band Students will be having barbecues to support their band trip to Ottawa and Quebec. The dates are: Saturday, October 1 at Sobeys, New Minas and Save Easy Wolfville. Saturday, October 8 at Sobeys, New Minas. Come and enjoy something from our grill and support our Band Trip. WOLFVILLE SCHOOL IS A NUT SMART SCHOOL Wolfville School is a NUT SMART SCHOOL. We request that no nuts or nut products be brought to school. In the interest of safety, please check ingredient labels carefully to ensure that items do not contain traces of nuts. All food served or sold at Wolfville School will abide by our nut smart policy. Thank you for your cooperation in this very important matter. SCENT SMART SCHOOL - Elementary & Middle School We ask that when entering the doors of Wolfville School that you refrain from using scented products. Many of our staff and students suffer from scent sensitivity, which causes us to react with migraines and breathing difficulties. SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS It is mandatory that all people wishing to volunteer at Wolfville School complete volunteer forms. These forms are available in both offices. Thank you to all the volunteers who have completed these forms. SIGN IN BOOK It is mandatory that all persons visiting Wolfville School sign in at either office.

All visitors are required to wear a visitor tag.

Wolfville School is a Scent Smart School Wolfville School is a Nut Smart School
No Student Should Go Hungry Fundraiser The Wolfville Home & School, teachers and staff are committed to providing Subsidized Lunches and Snacks for students who would otherwise go without, as well as supporting the Breakfast Club and the Junior High Homework Club. At this time we are asking local businesses or individuals to help us meet this very important need. Heres how: Provide us with your business card and for only $20 a month we will include it in two editions of our school newsletter. Its a low-cost form of advertising for you and the proceeds are going to a great cause! Call Mrs. Davison or Mrs. Fox in the elementary office at 542-6055 or drop in with a business card. Thank you in advance for your support! Wolfville Schools Home & School, Teachers and Staff believe that No Student Should Go Hungry. We thank the following individuals and businesses in our community who have provided financial support for this extremely worthwhile initiative.

COMMUNITY ITEMS:
Harvest Marathon Tim Horton's Valley Harvest Marathon FREE Kids Run. Register on-line at www.valleyharvestmarathon.com Saturday October 8, 2011 Acadia University Athletic Complex Wolfville, NS

Parenting concerns and questions? Talking through our parenting experiences with another adult can help to clarify our hopes and desires and decide which path to take to achieve these goals. The aim of Parenting Journey is not to treat the family but to enhance parenting skills and reinforce existing strengths. We recognize that all parents want to be good parents. There is no cost involved. Please contact Valley Child Development at 6786111. Wolfville Recreation, After School and Inservice Day Activities: After school Activity Program: Sept Dec (Session 1), 3:00 5:00 pm. Monday - Sports Day (Free!); Tuesday - Nature Discovery (Free!); Wednesday - Creative Arts (S120); Thursday Yoga ($112); and Friday - Mad Science ($100). Inservice Activity Days: 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m., $40 per day. Days trips including Mountain Biking (Sept. 30), Noggins Corner Farm Market (Oct. 28), The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax (Nov. 10), Atlantic Cirque: School of Circus Arts, Dartmouth (Nov. 18), Ski Martock (Mar. 23), Little Hands Cooking Class (Apr. 30), Soccer Skillz (June 26 27). Information: Wolfville Recreation, 542-6282, [email protected], http://www.wolfville.ca/youth-programs/ Register now and join the fun! Trips for Kids Biking Club: For grades 6 8, Thursdays, Sept. 8 Oct. 27, 2011, 3:30 4:30 pm at the Wolfville Recreation Centre. Registration is Free! 542-6282, recreation@wolfville. Alexander Society Check out this exciting program for Teens with special needs, or with any learning challenges: Join us for an exciting adventure through drama, music, visual arts, dance and movement. The 10 week program starts Monday, September 26th, 4:30 -6 at the Wolfville Anglican Parish Hall. Please contact Kathleen at [email protected] or call 582-3888. Check out our website at www.alexandersociety.org for more information. KINGS EARLY YEARS SCREENING FOR SCHOOL KEYSS Clinics will be held for preschool children at the following locations: Kings Country Academy October 4 Aldershot Elementary October 12 New Minas Elementary October 20 Port Williams Elementary October 26 Cambridge Elementary November 2 Glooscap Elementary November 8 Kingston Elementary November 16 Somerset School November 23 These clinics offer valuable information to parents of preschool children. Children born in 2007 and 2008 are encouraged to attend. Register by calling 678-6111. Music Interested in private lessons with a qualified music teacher? Please visit www.nsrmta.ca for more information. Piano, voice and strings are among specialties offered. Horton High School Craft & Food Fair Horton High Music Parents Association presents their Annual Horton Craft Fair on Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission is $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for seniors and children under 12 free. Door Prize ticket included in admission fee. Wolfville Skating Club Registration will be held on Wednesday, October 5 from 7:00 8:00 pm in the Wolfville Library Programs are Canskate, Junior Starskate and Starskate Solo Skaters. Programs commence October 15 to mid/end of March.

For information, please call 542-9340. Mountain Biking: Woodville Trails In-service Activity Day, Friday September 30th, 8:30 am 5:30 pm. Grades: 2 6. Cost: $40.00. Drop-off & Pick-up @ Wolfville School Elementary Entrance. Hit the trails with us in Woodville for an exciting Trips for Kids mountain biking adventure. With over 10 km in trails we will be sure to check out our natural surroundings such as an old Christmas tree farm, a beautiful waterfall, and an impressive look off. Register now (542-6282), Space is limited!

4-H Provincial Show The Eastern Region 4-H Provincial Show Committee is encouraging the public to attend the 34th Annual NS Provincial 4H Show from September 30th to October 2nd at the Provincial Exhibition Grounds in Bible Hill. Top 4-H members from around the province will compete for top prizes with their various livestock and non-livestock projects. Check out the 4-H website at www.gov.ns.ca/agri/4h/ for the schedule. There's something for everyone to see! Explorers Girls Group Registration for the Aldershot Explorers Group will take place at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 5th, at Bethany Memorial Baptist Church in Aldershot. Registration is free! The group meets every Wednesday night, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm for girls aged 7 - 12. For more information call 679-1835. Notes from Wolfville Recreation St. John Ambulance What Every Babysitter Should KnowDate: Friday, October 28, 2011; Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m.; Grades: 5 8; Location: Wolfville School; Cost: $45.00; INFO: 542-6282 Join SafeChoice Safety and learn how to reduce the risk of serious injury, to care for children, and the Dos and Donts of babysitting by learning how to react safely and with confidence during an emergency. Earn a nationally accredited St. John Ambulance certification upon successful completion of the program; accomplished in a fun learning environment through lecture, practical exercise, and work book activities. Participants must bring a pencil, infant sized doll, and a lunch to the program. Register at the Wolfville Recreation Centre by October 24, 2011. Noggins Corner Farm Market Date: Friday, October 28, 2011; Time: 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m.; Grades: Primary 5; Pick-up & Dropoff: Wolfville School; Cost: $40.00; INFO: 542-6282. Come with us on to Noggins Corner Farm Market for a full day of fun activities. Find your way around the farm in the corn maze and participate in a geocaching adventure. Go apple and pumpkin picking and visit Noggins Corners Haunted House! Register now!

Humans vs. Zombies Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011; Time: 2 5 p.m.; Ages: 12+ (10 12 if accompanied by a guardian); Location: TBA; Cost: FREE!; INFO: 542-6282With Halloween just around the corner, join us for a fun afternoon of Humans vs. Zombies - the ultimate game of tag! As a zombie your mission is to tag and eat humans to avoid starvation. As a human your mission is to survive! Go to http://hvz.club400.ca/ for more info and to register for the event.