Volume 1, Issue 8

175 Paterson St., Almonte, Ontario 613-256-8248

April 2, 2013

R. TAIT MCKENZIE PUBLIC SCHOOL

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SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Jr Girls Basketball Tournament APRIL 3RD Momentum Moves Dance Workshops APRIL 5Th & 12TH Kindergarten Graduation Photos APRIL 16TH & 17TH Grades 5 & 6 Students to ADHS Presentation Blithe Spirit APRIL 17TH R. TaitArts Nights APRIL 24TH School Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. MAY 27TH If you are picking up your child after the 2nd recess, please try to call before 2:30 p.m.

Please be aware of the rules for playing hockey on the school yard: - No modified regular hockey sticks are to be brought to school - Regular mini sticks are acceptable - Hybrid, short blades are acceptable - High sticking is not permitted - Only the use of hands to bring down a high ball

The following classes will be starting/continuing their Swim Lessons: Ms. McPhails p.m. class and Mrs. Sharpes p.m. class. Ms. Rivington and Ms. Graves p.m. classes will start swim lessons May 7th. Ms. McPhails p.m. class and Mrs. Sharpes p.m. class DATES: March 26th to April 11th (Tues & Thurs) Note: Swim Lesson Times are 1:00-1:45 p.m. Depart Time: 12:30 p.m. Return Time: 2:15 p.m.

The Local Food Bank is in need of donations. We will be having a contest among classrooms starting on Monday April 9th until Friday April 19th. Please send in donations of nonperishable items. The classroom that collects the most items will have a special reward.

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For Families:

Posive Peer Inuence: Youth are more likely to grow up healthy when their best friends model responsible behavior. Tips that encourage your child to keep responsible friendships: Talk with your child about her or his friends. Ask quesons to nd out what theyre like. Get to know your childs friends and their families. Point out what you like about them. Dont jump to conclusions based on what friends look like. Avoid cricizing friendships that seem negave to you, but be honest when youre concerned about a relaonship. For more informaon on raising healthy, caring, responsible children, please visit: www.healthunit.org/school/valueeverykid.html

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