WOLFVILLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Principal Steve Keddy Middle School Office 542-6050 Vice - Principal Ruth MacLeod Elementary Office 542-6055

WEBSITE: http://wolfville.ednet.ns.ca

EMAIL: ws@avrsb.ca

January 25, 2013 Dear Families, February 1 will mark the end of the first term and I am very pleased to say it has been a tremendous year here at Wolfville School! We have reasonable class sizes from Primary through to grade 8 which allows staff to work very effectively with your students so that they are able to enjoy success. Class size has and continues to be a priority for the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board and it is important for families to understand that during difficult financial times our Board has maintained this priority. From time to time we have items in our newsletter that you may have questions about or need more information, feel free to pick up the phone and contact our school office. Our administrative team are happy to answer your questions or point you in the right direction! Finally, I want to stress the importance of effective communication and the partnership between home and school. I truly believe that each family wants what is best for their child; staff also wants the best for your children. Sometimes when times get busy it is easy to lose sight of this important fact, I urge all partners to keep this idea in the forefront, keep the lines of communication open and work cooperatively to help students find success and to find solutions to any barrios we may encounter. It is a pleasure working with each of you!
Steve Keddy, Principal SAC NEWS There has been a great deal of SAC activity in January: The next regular SAC meeting will be held on February 12, 2013 @ 7pm in the Family Studies Room. Agenda items will include: (i) a briefing on Instructional Time and the Schools Daily Schedule and, (ii) Renovation Planning.

The School Board has asked the SAC to comment on proposed changes to Policies and Administrative Procedures regarding Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks. If you would like to review the proposed changes, there are paper copies available in the school office. Please provide any feedback to WolfvilleSAC@gmail.com by February 6, 2013. This will be discussed at the next SAC meeting.

In December 2012, we indicated that Wolfville School received funding for a consultation process, referred to as scoping to develop a business case for a future renovation project. The SAC is in the process of clarifying the procedure. Community consultation is important to the SAC. In that vein, a special community meeting will be held at which time our school board representatives will provide a briefing to explain the process, how it impacts future renovation funding, and answer any questions that you may have. In order for the Board and the SAC to prepare, please forward any questions to WolfvilleSAC@gmail.com.

On behalf of your School Advisory Council; we are pleased to invite all interested community members to an information meeting regarding future renovations to Wolfville School: When: Thursday, February 7, 2013 7:00 to 8:30 pm Where: Wolfville School Library Child-minding will be available at the school. The meetings purpose is to receive a briefing from the school board on the process, timelines and requirements of the scoping project, and to discuss issues related to the renovation that you would like considered. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to share your comments, please forward them to wolfvillesac@gmail.com by February 4th, with the subject line Scoping Process.

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April 29th. If your child turns five by December 31st, 2013, please call the school at 542-6055 to register your child. SEPTEMBER 2013 ENROLLMENT We are in the process of doing class configurations for the upcoming school year. If your child will not be returning to Wolfville School or if you know of any new students that will attend our school in the fall, please call the school.

HOME & SCHOOL CORNER Wolfville School Skate with the Axemen! Students in Grades P-8 and their families are invited to come out and skate with the Axemen on Sunday, January 27th from 11:30am-12:30pm. A free will offering will be taken at the door and there will be drinks and treats available for purchase. All the funds raised will go toward intramural/Physical Education equipment at the school. Helmets must be worn on the ice and students need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Next H&S meeting See you at the next H&S meeting on Tuesday, January 29th at 7pm in the Family Studies Room! Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is during the week of February 11th 15th this year and we want to show the teachers and staff at Wolfville School how much we appreciate what they do for our children. Please take a moment to help your children think of some thoughtful things they can do to show appreciation for their teachers and the staff at the school. Examples could include bringing the teacher a bottle of water, cleaning the whiteboard, collecting papers, or clearing the snow off their cars at the end of a snowy school day. Try to select helpful and realistic tasks. Encourage your child to try and do one thing each day during the week. We have some special activities planned for the teachers and staff for this week. If you are wanting to be a part of this or are available to help during the week please contact the school and they will forward your contact information on to the coordinators.
WOLFVILLE SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR Information went home with students this week regarding the upcoming Science Fair. Students will set up their projects on March 4th. Judging will take place March 5th. Public viewing March 5th from 6:00 7:30 pm as well as March 6th from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. If your child is planning to submit a project, the participation form must be returned by Wednesday, February 20th.
2013 REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR The 2013 Regional Science Fair will be held on March 25-28th at Kingstec. Parent Volunteer- We are looking for a parent or a group of parents to act as the school representative for this event. Much of your duties would include gathering/passing on information with a small role at the Science Fair itself. If you are interested, please contact the school at 542.6050. PRIMARY REGISTRATION for September 2013 Primary registration for September 2013 will take place on

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Pyjama Day was a clothes comfortable day and we raised $275.50 for the IWK! Job well done Wolfville School students and staff! Our next fundraiser will be WEAR PINK National AntiBullying Day on Wednesday, February 27. COACHES NEEDED Wolfville Middle School is looking for coaches for Badminton and Table Tennis. If you have experience in either or both of these sports, and are interested in coaching, please contact Mr. Veinotte at 542-6050. PRIMARY GRADE 3 Skating Dates A reminder of the skate dates for students in grades Primary to grade 3. February 7, 14 and 21. Students will leave the school at 9:00 am and skate from 9:30 to 10:30. February 28 has been booked as an alternate date if we should have a storm day. . INSERVICE DAY Wednesday, February 13th All Wolfville School staff will be involved in an inservice on February 13th. There will be no school for all students. LIBRARY NEWS Writers in the School Author, Vicki Grant will be visiting grade 5, 7K and Grade 8 students on Friday, February 15th. She is being sponsored by the Writers in the School program, Wolfville School and the library. SPRING BOOK FAIR March 21st & March 22nd Hooray!! We have a volunteer that is willing to coordinate the book fair. The Spring Book Fair will be held on Thursday, March 21st and Friday, March 22nd. Extra Information will go home with elementary students the week of March 4th. Elementary students will visit the Book Fair on Thursday, March 21st and middle school students may visit during recess and lunch on Thursday. The Book Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher visitations. Extra hands for Thursday would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the elementary school office (5426055) if you are available. BAKE & TAKE SESSION Our second Bake & Take Session will take place on Wednesday, February 6th from 6:30 8:30 pm in the family studies room. Come and spend the evening learning how to make delicious and

nutritious snacks and lunch box items to send to school with your children. We will also have a parent information and sharing session. Once again you will have an opportunity to create a variety of yummy snacks to take home with you at the end of the evening. You will also receive a take home bag of ingredients to recreate the food items again at home. Child care will be provided by Wolfville Recreation. You must pre-register for this evening. Please call the elementary office at 542-6055 to pre-register.

COMMUNITY ITEMS:
STORM DAYS Did you know you can sign up to receive an email or text message of AVRSB announcements? Please log on to www.avrsb.ca/content/notify-me to sign up. Once you sign up you will receive an email or text with information of any unplanned dismissals (storm closure, etc.). 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.

WOLFVILLE SOCCER CLUB Wolfville Soccer Club's Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 27th at 8pm, 189 Dykeland Ave., Wolfville * New members are always welcome* Holly Rand, Wolfville Soccer Club.
Come Enjoy a Roast Beef Dinner! FUNDRAISER for 1st Wolfville Scouts participating in Canadian Scout Jamboree, July 2013, Sylvan Lake, Alberta February 8th, 2013, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wolfville Lions Club, Wolfville Adults $13 ; Children 10 and under $9 Call 680-2693 for tickets

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L.I.F.E. (Learning Is For Everyone)
At Wolfville School, we believe that all students should be able to participate fully in school. We are pleased to have a LIFE benevolent fund to assist with specific student needs related to learning. This fund is used to ensure that no student is prevented from participating fully in their classes or school-based experiences because of their financial situation. It is only through the generous financial support of local businesses and residents that the LIFE fund can exist. Heres how you can help: Provide us with your business card and for only $20 we will include it in our monthly newsletter. Its low-cost advertising for you and the proceeds go to a great cause! Call Mrs. Davison or Mrs. Fox in the school office at 542-6055, or drop by with your business card. If you dont have a business but would like to make a donation, that would be great too. Thank you in advance for your support.