We would like to thank all the parents/guardians of the ‘walker students’ who called safe arrival this morning – it is much appreciated. Thank You.
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Bus Cancellation Update
**Updated Thursday January 31, 2013**
Due to poor visibility and road conditions;
All school buses and vans have been cancelled in the following weather zones:
– North Weather Zone – (Orillia/Midland and Area)
– West Weather Zone – (Collingwood/Wasaga Beach and Area)
Schools are open for student learning”.
Winter Water Safety
The YMCA has visited Birchview Dunes the last two days to talk to our primary students about winter water safety. They will return next Tuesday and Wednesday to meet with our junior and intermediate students.
The Fire Dept will be visiting all our students on Thursday, February 7th to also talk about winter water safety.
Student Showcase
Tutors in the Classroom Opportunity
College and University Students Can Apply to be Tutors in SCDSB Classrooms
| The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites applications for the SCDSB’s Tutors in the Classroom program. This program allows students who are currently enroled in post-secondary education (Ontario Colleges and Universities) to work in Simcoe County public elementary schools as tutors with a focus on literacy and numeracy. Applicants must be returning to full- or part-time post-secondary studies in the fall.
Post-secondary students interested in applying must pre-register for one of the following evenings, as described below: Interviews and information sessions for potential tutors will be conducted at the SCDSB Education Centre (1170 Hwy. 26, Midhurst) on February 19, February 21 and February 26, 2013, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This process includes professional learning for candidates in the following areas: literacy, numeracy and technology-enabled learning environments. Tutors work up to a maximum of 100 paid hours by June 27, 2013. Schedules will be determined in consultation with SCDSB principals. Click here to view a poster about the program. Information: Click here to view this news item on our website. |
System School Council Meeting
Good afternoon,
We have confirmed that the host school sites will be open and that our guests are prepared to present. The forecast from Environment Canada suggests that whatever mother nature may have in store for us by way of nasty weather will happen late in the evening and/or overnight.
Therefore, we will proceed with tonight’s System School Council Meeting. The time of the meeting is 6:30 – 8:30 pm and will be hosted at Stayner Collegiate
Please exercise personal judgment with respect to your own transportation circumstances.
For more information click here => http://www.scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/Pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=803
Monday Jan. 28 – School buses cancelled
**Monday January 28, 2013**
All school buses and vans in Simcoe County have been cancelled due to icy road conditions and the forecasted freezing rain.
Schools remain open for student learning.
Friday, January 25, 2013 is a Professional Activity (PA) Day
Friday, January 25, 2013 is a Professional Activity (PA) Day for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) elementary schools.
SCDSB elementary students will not be attending public elementary schools in Simcoe County on January 25, 2013.
Future PA Days in the SCDSB:
January 31 and February 1, 2013 (Secondary)
June 7, 2013 (Elementary)
June 27, 2013 (Secondary)
June 28, 2013 (Elementary and Secondary)
Families can now access school-age care programs on PA Days at a number of public elementary schools! Click here for details.
For more information on SCDSB 2012-2013 school year calendars, please visit our website at: http://www.scdsb.on.ca/Schools/Pages/School-Year-Calendars.aspx.
Online Application Dates Announced for Gr. 1 Early French Immersion and Gr. 5 Extended French Programs
The Simcoe County District School Board will be offering Early French Immersion (Early FI) and Extended French programs at 10 designated school locations throughout Simcoe County in September 2013, pending enrolment patterns and staff availability.
For more information about the programs, site locations and information meetings, as well as answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please click here or email: fsl@scdsb.on.ca.
Online Application Dates and Times for Grade 1 Early French Immersion – January 28 and 29
Online applications for Grade 1 Early French Immersion will be received through www.scdsb.on.ca starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 28 and ending at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29.
The electronic application form will be available at http://www.scdsb.on.ca/Programs/Pages/French-Programs.aspx during the above-noted time period.
If parents do not have access to a computer, they can access the electronic application form at any SCDSB elementary school.
Online Application Dates and Times for Grade 5 Extended French as a Second Language – January 24 and 25
Online applications for Grade 5 Extended French as a Second Language will be received through www.scdsb.on.ca starting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 24 and ending at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25. (Please note, the application dates for Grade 5 Extended French have been revised from earlier information.)
The electronic application form will be available at http://www.scdsb.on.ca/Programs/Pages/French-Programs.aspx during the above-noted time period.
If parents do not have access to a computer, they can access the electronic application form at any SCDSB elementary school.
Information:
Jane Hofmann, Principal of Program, 705-734-6363, ext. 11394
Alicia Dart Shaw, FSL Consultant, 705-734-6363, ext. 11213
Kathy Bailey, Superintendent of Education, 705-734-6363, ext. 11397
fsl@scdsb.on.ca
STEP program – Emergency Kit Presentation
Congratulations to Daniella Henry on receiving an emergency kit from Warden Cal Patterson.
