The Stinger - RG Sinclair Public School

The Stinger
R. G. Sinclair Newsletter June 2021

Dear Families:

It is hard to believe that we are entering the month of June! We are waiting for news from the Ministry
of Education about whether or not we will be able to return to in-person learning before the end of the
year. A drop in local cases and the news of youth vaccination clinics means that we are moving in the
right direction. Information will be sent to families as soon as we know more.

Teachers are beginning to prepare to complete Term 2 Report Cards. They will be considering evidence
collected during "in person" and remote learning. Assessment continues to be based on conversations,
observations and products (student work, projects, etc.). Students will be assessed based on grade
level expectations, or their IEP with modified expectations. We encourage students to attend live
lessons and small group sessions and/or complete assigned activities during remote learning to the
best of their ability. This will give your child's teacher more complete evidence on which to base marks
and comments. As well, some units and strands may only be taught during the remote learning period.
These units will be assessed based on the evidence of learning online (e.g. observations,
conversations, products). If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.

In June, our staff will begin to collaborate on creating class lists for the following school year and will
consider our current knowledge about your child's needs (academic, social, medical, etc). If there is
additional information that the school is not aware of regarding your child's learning that you feel is
appropriate for us to consider when working on class lists, please email Mrs. Slate
(slatem@limestone.on.ca) no later than Friday, June 4th. We will consider your feedback, but provide
no guarantees that preferences can be accomodated.

Thank you for all you do at home to support students in their learning. It is the positive partnership
between home, school and our community that will help our students grow through this current
situation. We look forward to seeing everyone back at Sinclair as soon as the time is right. Take care of
yourselves and each other. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any
questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Slate and Your Sinclair Team

                                    Every Child Matters

June Important Dates
June 1 - Pride Month & National Indigenous History Month
June 3 - Spirit Day! Wear Rainbow colours for Pride Month
June 4 - PA Day - No school for students
June 4 - Final day to register for the Elementary Virtual School for the 2021-22 school year
June 6 - Canadian Armed Forces Day
June 11 – Spirit Day! Pet day - dress in colours that match your favourite pet
June 18 – Glitz and Glam Day (in honour of grad)
June 20 - World Refugee Day
June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples' Day
June 22 - Grade 8 Graduation (date to be confirmed depending on Public Health guidelines)
June 23 Term 2 Report Cards sent home
June 24 - Last Day of School & Summer Fun Spirit Day!
June 25 - PA Day

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH
The start of June marks the beginning of Pride Month. This month is an opportunity to show our
support and allyship for students, staff, families and community members who identify as members of
the LGBTQ2S+ community. Our Pride Flag will fly in front of our school for the month of June as a
symbol of inclusion and love, and to show our commitment to creating an environment at R.G. Sinclair
that is welcoming for all our students and families.

June is National Indigenous History Month

In June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month to celebrate the history, heritage and
diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It is a time to reflect, acknowledge,
celebrate and learn about the rich contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the building, development &
progress of Canada and also to continue to work towards Truth and Reconciliation.

Provincial COVID-19 Online School Screening Tool

Reporting Absences During Remote Learning
Please continue to use the Safe Arrival system to report your child's absence if your child is not
going to be accessing online learning (either synchronously or asynchronously) over a 24 hour period.
Wellness calls will continue to be sent out automatically to those students who have not made contact
with their teacher, or participated in any form of school learning. This is to help us keep a connection
and ensure the well-being of every child. If you do not wish to receive a call, please use the automated
Safe Arrival System to create an absence.

ASYMPTOMATIC COVID TESTING AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
Students are invited to participate in voluntary asymptomatic testing (no symptoms) for COVID-19
during designated times. Families must book appointments for students using the assessment
centre’s existing booking process (online or by telephone). Walk-ins are not permitted.
Parent/guardian consent is required for testing of students under the age of 18. This testing is only for
students, staff and bus drivers who DO NOT have COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone with symptoms of

COVID-19 must self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19 at a Community Assessment Centre. Learn
more and review the schedule for your student's school at https://bit.ly/LDSBAsymptomaticTesting

                                   YOUTH VACCINATION CLINICS IN KFLA
                                   Youth aged 12 and older are now eligible to receive COVID-19
                                   vaccination in Ontario. KFL&A Public Health will be offering special
                                   youth vaccination clinics beginning the week of June 7 and
                                   continuing to June 28.

                                   How to book a first dose appointment at Youth and Family
                                   Vaccination Clinics:
                                        To make a vaccination appointment, please use the link below.
                                        Youth clinics will be held beginning on June 8 to June 28.
                                        Please note you will need to be 12 years of age at the time of
                                        the appointment.
                                        Appointments are for parents/guardians as well as youth and
                                        the link can accommodate different booking options. For
                                        example, youth only (if both parents/guardians are already
                                        immunized) or a parent/guardian with multiple eligible youth.

                                   Booking Link:
                                   KFL&A Public Health - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic | Scheduling and
                                   Booking Website (simplybook.plus)

GRADE 8 GRADUATION PLANNING CONTINUES ...
At this point in time, due to current health guidelines, our Graduation will be a virtual ceremony. We are
in the early stages of planning this and we will do our best to make it memorable and special for our
Grade 8 students! Should health unit and provincial guidelines change, we may be able to modify our
event. Please save the date of June 22 for our virtual Graduation Ceremony.

               Preventing Lyme Disease by Grade 5/6 Class

Wellness Supports

YOUTH HUB
Contact 613-308-9338 or email youthhubnapanee@kchc.ca.

FOOD SHARE PROGRAM
We continue to get support from the Food Share program. If your family is struggling, please reach out
to the school and we will connect you with support from our local Food Share Program for bi-weekly
deliveries to your home.

ONLINE RESOURCES
Kids Help Phone – Children and youth can contact Kids Help Phone 24/7 from anywhere in Canada,
via phone, text or online chat.

Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support – Provides free online
resources, tools, apps and connections to trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals
when needed

Anxiety Canada - Free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety, including resources
specific to COVD-19.

             Link to Mental Health Resources at the Maltby Center

SCHOOL GROUNDS

This is a reminder to our community that when using our school grounds that users must follow all
public health directives. This means that while on school property, playground users must:
     wear face coverings
     one household (people who live together in the same household) on structures at a time
     physically distance from others when coming and going
We recognize our school yard is important to our school communities, however, users must follow the
current public health directives, specifically limiting public congregation.

Thank you for following all directives to maintain the health, safety and well-being of our communities
and for taking care of our grounds.

Planning for the 2021-2022 School Year
A reminder to families that LDSB online registration for 2021-2022 school year is now open. Register
now for September 2021. http://bit.ly/LDSBregistration2021 Thank you for choosing LDSB.
#SeeYourselfInLimestone

For a snapshot of Kindergarten at RG Sinclair, watch the video below that our wonderful Kindergarten
team put together. More information will come home to families once registration is complete to help
prepare your little one for the transition to school this fall. We look forward to meeting you!

Kinder at Sinclair

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