LONGUE SAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS FEBRUARY 2020
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LONGUE SAULT PUBLIC
SCHOOL NEWS FEBRUARY 2020
Janet Gellately, Principal 13 Bethune Street ~ Long Sault, ON ~ KOC 1P0 613-534-2415
FEBRUARY IS FOR THE BIRDS noon until 4:00 p.m., on Family Day SCIENCE FAIR
and during March Break.
February is Bird Feeding Tip: If you are new at We
National Bird bird watching and bird feeding, hang
the feeder in a strategic location have
Feeding
Month. If you where it can easily be seen from the just
feed them, comfort of your chair or sofa. learned
they will http://www.holidayinsights.com/mo that
come. Mid-winter is a tough time for reholidays/February/national-bird- science fairs are considered extra-
backyard birds. Snow often covers feeding-month.htm curricular, so struck work.
their food source, while at the same
time food supplies are dwindling. A Therefore, any students
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS participating in the science fair
reliable high energy supply of bird
seed is essential, to provide the As a result of job action, all sports will need to independently
energy your backyard birds need to submit their projects to the
and extra curricular activities will
survive the long lasting extreme cold United Counties Science Fair
not be taking place. Stay tuned to
in February.
our Facebook page for details on Committee. Our Science Fair
People of all ages participate in bird
watching and bird feeding. About one job action resolution. planned for February 18, 2020
third of the U.S. adult population will be cancelled. Any posters
feeds wild birds in their backyards. RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY that have already been submitted
The percentage is much higher for to LSPS will be returned home, for
seniors. the families to deliver if they still
National Bird Feeding Month is
supported and promoted by many
wish to participate.
national and local bird support Recognition assemblies are also Parents/guardians can refer to
groups.
cancelled, until there is job action the United Counties Science Fair
It is easy to participate in National
resolution. If there is a February website (www.ucsci.org) for
Bird Feeding Month. If you haven't
hung up your bird feeder yet, now is recognition assembly, it will be student registration forms, and
the time. Purchase a feeder and bird held on Feb 28th. information newsletters. If you
seed and hang it up today. Your Primary 10:30 and Junior 11:15 have any questions, you
backyard birds will entertain and can email Mr. Jason Marshall at
reward you, when you feed them. STEO INCLEMENT WEATHER chair@ucsci.org or call/text their
You can also plan a day to go to
Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary. If the weather is cell phone at 343-370-7469.
Walk, ski, snowshoe (conditions poor, be sure to Students in grades 1 to 5 can
permitting), feed the birds and check on bus submit their posters as well as
experience nature. Equipment delays and cancellations at: students from grades 6 to 12 can
rentals are available at the Visitor
https://www.steo.ca/delays/ submit their projects
Centre. The Visitor Centre is open
every Saturday and Sunday from The school will be open, even if independently through their
busses are cancelled. families.
Long Sault Public School News February 2020 Page 2
COLD WEATHER DRESS SKATING STUDENT ABSENCES
A reminder to make
sure your child is
dressed warmly for
the colder weather. Please take some time to review your
Students are outside 3 contact info in the My Family Room
times each day. App, and make any updates.
Skating events have been If you have not created a My Family
KINDER REGISTRATION postponed due to job action; we Room account, please contact the
have future dates scheduled for school at 613-534-2415 to have your
March 5th and March 30th. account set up.
Please ensure your child has a
CSA approved helmet. Helmets
are mandatory for anyone going
on the ice, adults included. Your
Do you have a child who was born child will also need the proper
in 2016 and will be ready for clothing to wear while on the ice
Kindergarten in September? There (splash pants, mitts, warmer Absences, late arrival, medical
is a Kindergarten Registration jackets). If you wish to volunteer appointments, and vacations etc.
session booked for February 5th, to assist with skate tying etc. are to be reported via your My
from 5:30-6:30. Pre-register your please ensure your criminal Family Room account, or by
child online at www.ucdsb.on.ca reference check is up-to-date calling the school at 613-534-
and drop by the school with the with the office 613-534-2415. 2415. Please refrain from
required documentation (current communicating absences or late
piece of mail with your address as arrivals via email, text or Facebook
well as a birth certificate or NO SCHOOL messages.
passport for your child) between
8:00 am and 2:30 pm. ON TIME, READY TO GO!
We continue to have a number of
KINDER OPEN HOUSE
There is no school on Monday students who arrive late in the
February 17th. Have a safe and mornings.
fun Family Day! THE BELL RINGS AT 8:00 AM. As soon
as students arrive in class, some form
END OF DAY DISMISSAL of learning or instruction is taking
place. When your child arrives ten,
LSPS Kindergarten Open House Please continue to write fifteen, or even up to thirty minutes
has not yet been scheduled. Once end of day arrangements late, this results in them missing out
a date has been set, information for your child(ren) in on valuable instructions for the
will be posted on our LSPS their agenda. It helps activity being done in class, or
Facebook page, and invitations us to ensure the safe possibly even an entire lesson. Any
will be sent in the mail to dismissal of your student arriving after the bell, must
registered students. child(ren)! be signed in by a parent/guardian at
the office.
Long Sault Public School News February 2020 Page 3
100 DAY CELEBRATION PINK SHIRT DAY MARCH BREAK ACTIVITIES
Feb. 26th
Show your support for Boys & SD&G Library Activities:
Some of our primary classes will Girls Club’s anti-bullying campaign https://www.sdglibrary.ca/programs
be celebrating the 100th day of by purchasing a 2020 pink shirt. -events/month/2020-03
school on Wednesday, Feb. 12th. All proceeds from Pink shirt Day
support programs at your local
Students will be bringing in their Boys & Girls Club of
100 day collections, participating Cornwall/SDG. Boys & Girls Club:
in activities and dressing up like http://www.bgccornwallsdg.com/
they are 100 years old! Stay tuned Visit www.bgccornwallsdg.com
for more information. programs/march-break-camp
to our Facebook page for photos
of the fun!
CITY OF CORNWALL
MARCH BREAK ACTIVITIES
https://www.cornwall.ca/en/play-
here/march-break-activities.aspx
Long Sault Public School News February 2020 Page 4
Red & White Day – February 14
Family Day – February 17
EOHU Vision Screening (Senior Kinders) – February 19 & 20
Pink Shirt Day – February 26
Dr. Seuss Day - March 1
School Council – March 3
Skating Day – March 5 & March 30
March Break - March 16-20
Voyageur Christian Pilon (grades 3 & 6) – March 23
Coins for Cancer – April 23
Grade 6 Grad Photos - April 8 (Retakes April 29)
United-County Science Fair – Saturday April 4, 2020
SK Graduation - June 22
Grade 6 Graduation - June 23
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