June11 - Stephen Leacock Public School - Ottawa-Carleton District ...

Stephen Leacock Public School
25 Leacock Drive Phone: 613-592-2261
Kanata, Ontario, K2K 1S2 Fax: 613-592-3356
Website: www.stephenleacockps.ocdsb.ca/
Principal: Carol Hill
Vice Principal: Louise Labonté
Office Administrator: Terry Leclair Chief Custodian–Stephen Van Rumpt
Office Assistants: Angela Lacroix
School Hours: 8:00am – 2:30pm
& Sue Veaudry
Superintendent: Jill Bennett Trustee: Cathy Curry
June 2011
From The Office
It is hard to believe that another year at Stephen Leacock is coming to an end. June is a very
busy month with the Grade 8 Band Trip, Gala des Etoiles/Talent Show, Junior and Intermediate
track and field, and many other activities.
It has been an exciting year with many highlights. Students have worked hard and learned many
new concepts. They have also applied their learning beyond the classroom. The Grade 7 and
Grade 8 Bands met the gold standard at MusicFest, and students competed in many sporting
events including soccer, basketball, volleyball and badminton.
As is always the case at the end of the school year, we say hello to new staff members and good
bye to other staff members. We welcome Mme Lyne Langlois who will be teaching grade 1
Physical Education and Mme Kristine Gavrel-McKeague who will be full-time in grade 3. Mrs.
Lacroix, in the office, will be leaving us to take a position at W.O. Mitchell Elementary School.
Our long term occasional teachers will also be leaving at the end of June so we will be saying
good bye to Ben Alexander, Crystal Davidson, Kathryn DeBodt, Nathan Hobson, Jennifer
Morrison, Mallory Wilson and Nicole Zahorka. We wish them all the best in their future
endeavours.
Finally it is with mixed emotions that I say goodbye to the Stephen Leacock community. Although
I look forward to the challenges of a new location, I will truly miss working with the students,
parents, teachers and support staff that make Stephen Leacock Public School such a wonderful
place to be.
Grade 8 Leaving Ceremony
The Grade 8 Leaving Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 12:30 p.m.
at Earl of March Secondary School. Boys should wear pants and a nice shirt and
girls would be appropriate in a summer dress or top and skirt.
Report Cards
Report cards will be distributed on Wednesday June 29, 2011.
Are you Moving
It is time for the office to make plans for the next school year. If you will be moving from our
area and your child or children will not be returning to Stephen Leacock Public School in
September, please let the school office know. You may call the school at 613-592-2261.

Summer Hours
The school will be closed over the summer and the office will re-open August 29, 2011.
Registrations can take place during that week from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Information about
school bus routes will be available in the school office after August 29. Transportation information
can also be found on the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority at www.ottawaschoolbus.ca.
Supplies for 2011-2012 School Year
A common list of school supplies has been developed for use in all elementary schools in the
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Of particular note is that this list is strictly voluntary;
parents are not required to purchase or provide the items listed. As a result, it is a
parent/guardian’s choice to send the following items for use by their child for the first day of
school in September.
Grade 1 to Grade 3
12 pencils
2 erasers (preferably white)
1 package of 8 colouring pencils
1 package of crayons
1 package of coloured markers
1 metric ruler
1 pair of blunt scissors
2 glue sticks
Grade 4 to Grade 8
12 pencils
2 erasers (preferably white)
1 metric ruler
1 pair of blunt scissors
2 glue sticks
3 ballpoint pens
1 package of coloured pencils
2 packages of 3-hole lined refill paper
6 duotangs
1 package of coloured markers
1 calculator
6 lined notebooks
Parents may also choose to provide:
1 geometry set
2 highlighters
3 binders
binder dividers
Medications in the Office
If your child has medications, such as Epi-pens, that are stored in the school office, please
ensure that these medications are picked up on or before the last day of school, June 30. New
Administration of Medication forms will be sent home at that time for the next school year.
Congratulations: Girls Intermediate Soccer Team
Congratulations to the Intermediate girls soccer team who won their regional tournament on June
1. The girls come out of the round robin with a tie and a win and went on to win in the finals
against Katimavik Elementary School, the score ended at 1-1. The game went into a five minute
overtime and we won after our fifth shooter! The girls played hard, came together as a team and
had some great goal tending! We wish them luck in the Soccer Championship on June 13. A big
thank you to coach Mme Getz!
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Congratulations: Boys Intermediate Soccer Team
Congratulations to the Intermediate boys soccer team who won silver at their regional tournament
on June 2. After winning a thrilling semi-final penalty shoot-out, they just lost out in the final by
W. Erskine Johnston Public School. Many congratulations to you all - you played fantastically
well and were great ambassadors for your school. A big thank you to coach Mr. Hobson!
Lunch and Milk Programs
Please note the last days for the following:
Sub Lunch Program – Tuesday, June 21
Fajita Lunch Program – Wednesday, June 22
Pizza Lunch Program – Thursday, June 23
Milk Program – Friday, June 24
Dress Code
Now that warmer weather has arrived, please review the SLPS dress code with your child. As
stated in the OCDSB procedure PR.628.SO regarding the dress code, the following is considered
inappropriate:
a) sexually explicit or revealing dress;
b) dress with wording or graphics that is racist, sexist, profane, or demeaning to another person;
c) dress that is recognized by the OCDSB Safe School Committee to be associated with gang
membership;
f) students who arrive at school dressed inappropriately may be asked to call home for a change
of clothing; (e.g., bare midriffs or clothing not covering underwear)
g) hats must be taken off and left in lockers or back packs;
h) skirts and shorts must be fingertip length or longer when standing and shirt straps must be at
least two fingers wide (3 cm) for students from grades 4 to 8.
Band News
FAMILY FUN FAIR A GREAT SUCCESS!
The Grade 8 Band did a fabulous job hosting the SLPS Family Fun Fair on May
27! Many families attended the fair, enjoying the games, raffles, cotton candy, snow
cones, and pizza!! As in previous years, Jars! Jars! Jars! was a big hit, and a number
of people had their caricatures done for the first time! There were some great raffle prizes and
many happy winners!! The Fair made a profit of almost $3000 in support of the school band trip
to Toronto and Niagara Falls from June 6-10. Many thanks to all the students and parent
volunteers who worked so hard to make the fair a success!!
SLPS proudly thanks its Fun Fair sponsors: Best Buy (Kanata), the Ottawa Senators
Foundation, the NAC English Theatre, Canadian Tire (Kanata), Spin Master Toys Limited,
Virgin Mobile Canada, World’s Finest Chocolate, and Mr. Power!!
Student Transportation Entitlement
The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority will provide transportation on a
yellow school bus for all students in grades JK to 8 who are attending their
designated school and who live the following distance from their schools:
Junior/Senior Kindergarten
Grades 1 to 6
Grades 7 and 8
0.8 kilometres or more
1.6 kilometres or more
3.0 kilometres or more
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Transportation service by a school bus vehicle shall be provided to and from a pick-up and/or
drop-off point that is consistent, five days a week. These points may be up to 0.8 kilometre (800
metres) walking distance from a student’s home or caregiver location. For more information go to
www.ottawaschoolbus.ca.
School Bus Safety Awareness Day:
Local school boards, in conjunction with the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority and the
School Bus Operators of the Ottawa region, will be presenting the 19 th Annual School Bus Safety
Awareness Day on Sunday, August 28, 2011 for all first-time school bus riders.
This program is geared primarily for parents and children new to school bus transportation. It is
offered at Holy Trinity Catholic High School, 180 Katimavik Road, Kanata from the hours of 9:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2011.
Preventing Skin Cancer in Kids
Did you know that severe sunburns during childhood increase the risk of skin
cancer Teaching children sun safety habits while they are young can reduce
their risk of skin cancer in the future.
Protect your children from the sun by:
• Keeping them out of direct sunlight:
o During 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (when sun is strongest)
o When UV index is 3 or more
• Keeping them covered with:
o Closely woven full-length shirts and pants, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses
o Broad-spectrum sunscreen and lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15
or greater, applied generously before insect repellent or other skin products
o Shade from trees, umbrellas or buildings
Although natural sunlight is needed to keep us healthy, a few minutes a day of exposure is all we
need. Protect yourself, protect your children!
For more information go to ottawa.ca/health or call Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744 to
speak with a public health nurse.
Dates to Remember!
June 1
Intermediate Girls Soccer Tournament
June 2
Intermediate Boys Soccer Tournament
June 6 to 10
Grade 8 Band Trip
June 6, 7 & 8 EQAO Grade 6
June 9
Track and Field Meet/Mooney’s Bay - Intermediate
June 8 Macskimming Outdoor Centre- Grade 7
June 10 Canadian Museum of Nature – Grade 7
June 10
Canadian Museum of Civilization – 5B, 5/6A and 6A
June 10, 17 & 24 Swim to Survive – Grade 3
June 13
Intermediate Girls Soccer Championship – Millennium Park
June 13
Track and Field Meet/Mooney’s Bay - Junior
June 13
Macskimming Outdoor Centre – 3D & 3A
June 15
Track and Field – Board-wide Meet – Intermediate
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More Dates to Remember…..!
June 15
Canadian Museum of Civilization - 2C, 2D & ½ (grade 2’s only)
June 16 Museum of Science and Technology – Grade 1
June 16
Canadian Museum of Civilization – 2A, 2B & 2E
June 16
Grade 7 Band Concert – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. - school gymnasium
June 22
Macskimming Outdoor Centre – 3B, 3C & 3E
June 22
Grade 8 Band – W.E. Gowling/Bayshore PS
June 28
Grade 8 Leaving Ceremony – 12:30 p.m. - Earl of March SS
June 29
Report cards go home
June 30
Last day of school – students attend classes
August 29
School Office re-opens after summer holidays – 7:30 a.m.
September 6
First day of school - students return from summer holidays
H ave a Safe
and H appy Sum m er V acation
from
all the staff at Stephen L eacock!
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