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Warnica Public School

Administrative Team Mr. Rob Perry & Ms. Heather Booth
Office Team: Mrs. Debra Walker & Mrs. Amanda Morgan
http://war.scdsb.on.ca
Newsletter #9
June 25, 2014
Growing from Great to Greater

From the Principal
We will be saying good-bye to the following staff for
the 2014-15 school year; Ms. Booth, Mr. MacLean, Mr.
Deschenes, Mlle. Redwood, and Ms. Pearce. Mme.
MacDougall will also be off for the 2014-15 year. We
will be saying goodbye to a number of LTOs, Ms.
Robitaille, Mrs. Ellingson, Mr. Kashama, Mlle. Breedon,
Mr. McConnachie, Mlle Jackson and Mr. Iannicello.
We wish all staff well in their new schools this coming
September.
Warnica will also see some new teachers here in
September; this is a process that continues through
the summer months and we will welcome all new staff
in a letter that will come home the first week of school.
Student placement into classes is complete but we
often have changes throughout the summer months as
students move in and out of the area. All student
placements are tentative until finalized well into
September. Staffing is also based on projected
enrolment, and changes may be necessary in
September based on actual student numbers.
We wish everyone a happy and safe summer!

First Day of School Procedure

The first day back is Tuesday,
September 2
nd
for all Senior
Kindergarten and Grade One to
Eight students. Junior
Kindergarten students will have
intake interviews in the
afternoon of September 3
rd
. Junior Kindergarten
students begin on Thursday, September 4
th
.
Class lists will be posted at the school by 8:45 on the
first day of school. We will post the Primary lists on
the doors by the primary yard entrance, the Junior lists
will be posted by the doors that lead out to the
portables and Intermediate lists will be posted by the
breezeway doors.
Primary students will meet in the primary yard, Junior
students in front of the main row of portables, and
Intermediate students will meet in the basketball court
area closest to the track.
If you have new neighbours with children, please
encourage them to register their children as soon as
possible before school starts. The office will be open
during the last week of August, from 9:00 am to
3:30pm.

Around the School
Jump Rope For Heart
Our school participated in the annual Heart and Stroke
Fundraiser. The event was held on Tuesday June 17
th

with many classes able to enjoy the outdoors and be
active by skipping their hearts out!
Thank you very much to all families who supported this
wonderful fundraiser. Our school raised approximately
$3,674.15!
Ms. Booth
School Sports:
Intermediate Boys Baseball
The Intermediate Boys played in the County-Wide
Tournament on Wednesday, June 18th. 52 teams
participated. The boys played very well and
represented Warnica with amazing sportsmanship and
ability! After playing 5 games they played their best
and won the AA Consolation Championship!!! Well
done and congratulations.

Intermediate Girls Baseball
Congratulations to the Intermediate
Girls' Baseball team on their
participation in the county
tournament on June 18. The girls
were very competitive and had a great time improving
their baseball skills and soaking up the sun. They
improved with each game.


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Team members include: Mary V., Gamar A., Erica R.,
Jessica S., Sarah M., Sara W., Maddy G., Maddy T.,
Michelle S., Jenna F., Tori M., Hannah H., Ebone B.,
Alison P., and Bryanna W.. Thanks for the great effort
and sportsmanship! Mr. D. MacLean and Mme. M
VanBemmel

Intermediate Co-ed Soccer
The co-ed soccer team had a brief but successful soccer
season. They played well in the county tournament
and are commended for their play. Mr. Kashama

Track and Field
Mr. Plesh would like to thank all the athletes that
participated in the Regional Track and Field Meet that
was held at Sunnybrae on June 13th. Your
determination and drive led Warnica to a very
impressive ribbon count. Congratulations on a fine
performance. I know many of the athletes achieved
personal bests during the competition, which is
amazing.
Thank-you to the Warnica staff once again for their
support and assistance over the track and field season.
Running a school sport as large as track and field,
requires the support of the entire school. Your
flexibility in altering your regular routines has been very
much appreciated. I would also like to pass along my
appreciation to the many teachers and students who
also assisted in running events or worked at the
scorer's table. Thank-you to the many parent
volunteers who helped fundraise through the food and
beverage stand. You all did a marvelous job.

School Council
Our next School Council Meeting will be on Tuesday,
September 16
th
, in the library, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

For more information please contact Timmi Brady
timfit5@yahoo.ca or Traci Dixon
tracidixon13@gmail.com or the school 705-722-3000.

Warnica Parent Council Email If you would like to
receive information from Parent Council regarding
upcoming events and information please send an email
to warnicapublicschool@gmail.com, write hi in the
subject line. If you have any questions or concerns (that
Parent Council may be able to help with) feel free to
forward them to this address as well. Please note that
this email may not necessarily be checked daily. If there
is something of an urgent matter please contact the
school directly.

School Board Website www.scdsb.on.ca. This is a
great source of information, including bus
cancellations, school closures, upcoming activities in
Simcoe County Schools and of course the Circle of
Learning Conference, a must attend event!

Mabels Labels These are awesome for lunch
containers, bags, and clothing. Mabels Labels is working
on a new platform so for now just google Mabels Labels
and search for Warnica Public School or Champaign
#11242 on their site, more information will follow in
the fall. A portion of the money comes back to
Warnica. Labels are a lot more economical than
replacing clothing. Note: It is a good idea to put first
initial and last name for safety purposes.

Breakfast Club Breakfast club is open to all students
and runs from 8:15 to 8:55 am each morning. We are
also looking for volunteers to help out. If you can spare
one hour (8:00 to 9:00 am) one day a week, the
students would truly appreciate your time. Please
contact Timmi to volunteer or if you have any
questions.

VOLUNTEER CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS
A reminder that volunteers must complete an
Offence Declaration annually after providing
the original Criminal Records Check.

The work of school volunteers is a key component of
school success. The Simcoe County District School
Board sincerely thanks all parents, guardians and
community members who generously donate their
time in the service of public education.



Grade Eights Welcome to High School
Both Barrie Central and Innisdale will be holding their
orientation day on Thursday, August 28
th
. This is an
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important day where students will meet a number of
people, get a school tour and have some free food.
Contact your high school for any further questions.
(Barrie Central: 10:30 to 12:00)
(Innisdale: 8:30 to 1:00)

Safe Welcome Implementation
Over the last few months, a committee of staff from
across the system has been meeting to plan for the
next phase of implementation.
As of September, and based on the recommendation of
the committee representatives, the expectation is that
all elementary schools will have front doors locked
during the school day in September. All other school
doors should be locked during the school day (except
for when the door(s) are used during outdoor nutrition
breaks).

Gifted Testing
Some students who display an unusually advanced
degree of general intellectual ability may require
additional program support in order to reach their
educational potential. In consultation with teachers
and parents, the school staff uses the boards Gifted
Screening Process (OLSAT) to determine who these
students are. This screening process occurs in the fall.
Any students currently in grade 2 and above may be
screened. Students may be screened once in grade 3,
either in grade 4 or 5, and either in grade 6,7 or 8. If
you would like your child screened, please discuss with
your child's current classroom teacher, who will then
pass on your child's name to the SERT responsible for
Gifted Screening. Mrs. Barber

Parents will have access to grades, attendance info
when Parent Portal launches this fall
Starting next school year, parents/guardians will be
invited to create a Parent Portal account, which will
give them access to their childs attendance and, in
secondary school, grade information. Elementary
school grades will be added to the tool in the near
future.
In high school, parents will be able to see attendance
information for each period, as long as it has been
submitted through PowerSchool (our student
database). Parents can also see their childs grades in
each course. Parents can sign up for email alerts from
the Parent Portal for example, a high school parent
might want a daily email with their childs attendance.

In the fall, schools will provide parents with their login
information to create an account. Parents need their
childs Student Number, as well as an Access ID. The
Student Number is on the Student Information
Verification Form, and the Access ID will be provided to
families in a letter. If a student is 18, their parents will
not be automatically invited to create an account. The
Parent Portal login page is at http://ps.scdsb.on.ca.
Registration now open for unique social media
presentation for parents, educators
Parents and educators are invited to attend Parent 2.0:
How social media can help your child thrive with
George Couros, Division Principal of Innovative
Teaching and Learning with Parkland School Division in
Alberta.
Location: Bear Creek Secondary School (100
Red Oak Dr., Barrie)
Date: Wednesday, August 27
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., presentation at
7:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Register online at www.scdsb.on.ca under Parents and
Workshops. Space is limited so register early to
reserve your spot.
George Couros speaks on innovation and technology in
the classroom to parents and educators across North
America. Find out more about him at
http://georgecouros.ca.
Parent 2.0 How social media can help your child thrive
Parent involvement in the learning process of schools is
the number one factor for student success. As schools
look towards using social media to improve learning,
many parents may be fearful of what this means. Social
media provides an opportunity for parents to have
meaningful engagement in the learning of their
children. This can greatly change the conversations not
only at school, but also at home.
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This talk provides peace of mind to parents, while also
engaging you to consider the unique opportunity you
have to participate in your children's learning.
Notice to students and families regarding out-of-
attendance area requests
Under the Simcoe County District School Board
procedures (APM A7000), students can apply for and
receive permission to attend an out-of-attendance-area
school. Students will be permitted to continue in
attendance as long as there are pupil places available.
They may be required to return to their home school or
transfer to another school when the capacity of the
school they are attending has been reached and pupil
places are required for students residing within the
attendance areas.
An approval may also be revoked by the
Superintendent of Education after consultation with
the receiving school principal for reasons related to the
students behaviour, attendance, actions or inactions at
a future date. Even with this permission, however,
transportation to and from school is the responsibility
of the out-of-attendance-area student and/or
parent/guardian.
How to continue your childs learning habits over the
summer months
As the school year winds down and kids look forward to
summer vacation, parents wonder, How can I help my
child stay interested in learning over the summer?
Making learning fun throughout the year is the key to
fostering your kids love of learning, even while away
from school. There are many ways for parents to
inspire learning at home, on the road and at the
cottage or campsite this summer. Its all about
incorporating learning into daily life.
Here are some ideas:
Take the time to thoroughly explore your
childs current chief interest. Take a trip to your
local library or do some searching online to find
out more about their favourite subject or topic
that they want to learn more about.
Taking a trip? Keep your kids occupied in the
car by thinking beyond the DVD player and
checking out audio books from your local
library or finding child-friendly podcasts.
Travelling to a new city or town is also a good
opportunity to check out local museums,
historical sites or science attractions.
Try different theme nights where you can cook
a meal together and teach your children about
the culture the food comes from - ask them to
research the culture and recipe. Or, go to the
local farmers market together to learn about
farming and local foods.
If you have a garden or belong to a community
garden, get children involved in planting. If you
have a balcony, fill a couple of pots with soil
and plant flowers or vegetables. Or fill an
inexpensive window box with herbs or flowers.
On rainy days, bring out the arts and craft
projects! Special treasures can be made from
things found in your household egg cartons,
glue, crayons, etc. Getting crafty stimulates the
brain and develops artistic creativity.
Keep up bedtime reading sessions. Your child
craves routine (yes, even in summer), and
reading together is an investment that you
should keep up year-round. Seize this time to
delve into longer adventures or series that
might be too daunting for the school year.
Encourage your child to extend their writing
skills by keeping a nature, travel or reading
journal. They can write about the places they
see on family vacations, create a scrapbook
with photos, record nature walks and things
they see, or keep a log of good books they have
read.
Get outside and play!
Homework Help available this summer
Homework Helps Ask a Tutor chat service will be
open for the month of July. Every Monday to Friday,
from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ontario-certified math teachers
will be available online to help grade 7 to 10 students
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with their math questions. This service will be available
from July 2 to 31. Visit https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/.
Become a Roots of Empathy instructor for next school
year
Are you looking for ways to contribute to the growth
and well-being of students and communities in Simcoe
County? The SCDSB is looking for volunteers to
undertake an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a
Roots of Empathy (ROE) Instructor. At the heart of the
award-winning program are a neighbourhood infant
and parent who visit the classroom several times over
the school year. A trained ROE Instructor coaches
students to observe the baby's development and to
label the baby's feelings. Instructors deliver all aspects
of the Roots of Empathy curriculum in the classroom
and build respectful relationships with the participating
family, classroom teacher and students.
Roots of Empathy Instructors come from diverse
professional backgrounds. Many have backgrounds in
education, health, social work, counselling, speech
therapy and recreation. ROE also has retired principals,
school board superintendents, and police officers
delivering the program. Classroom experience and
knowledge of infant development are major assets.
Volunteers must be willing to make a two-year
commitment to Roots of Empathy to deliver the
program on a weekly basis throughout September to
June. For more information, or to apply to become a
volunteer Instructor, please contact
roots@scdsb.on.ca.
Stay up-to-date this summer and check out Sharing
Simcoe
This year has been the first for the SCDSBs new blog
entitled Sharing Simcoe. Employees have shared over
70 stories, including helpful tip sheets, events/activities
and magical moments that have happened in our
schools and educational facilities this school year and
what an amazing year its been! Together, we make our
schools fabulous places to learn and grow.
Stories and tips will continue to be posted on Sharing
Simcoe this summer - check it out at
www.sharingsimcoe.com and feel free to get in touch
with Marla Tomlinson, Communications Officer and
Sharing Simcoe lead, at mtomlinson@scdsb.on.ca to
suggest story ideas, ask questions or provide feedback.
Summer school offers upgrading, credits, preparation
and more spaces still available!
Registration is still available for SCDSBs summer school
courses. Students in grades 7 to 12 can register for
credit courses, upgrades, numeracy prep, co-op, travel
opportunities and leadership camp offerings. Summer
school programs are offered throughout July and
August. The travel courses are offered during July only.
Details, locations and registration information can be
found at The Learning Centres website:
http://www.thelearningcentres.com/learning-centres-
programs/summer-school.
Use Health Care Connect to help you find a local family
doctor or nurse practitioner
Health Care Connect helps Ontarians who are without a
family health care provider (family doctor or nurse
practitioner) to find one. People without a family
health care provider are referred to a family doctor or a
nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients in
their community. Find out more about the program at
www.ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or register by
calling 1-800-445-1822.
Transition to high school collection and use of
personal student information
As Grade 8 students progress from elementary school
to secondary school, important personal student
information is shared which eases each students
transition to secondary school. Sharing this information
also improves our ability to program effectively to
benefit all students. Select student information will be
shared at different times as appropriate. The collection
and use of personal student information for such
purposes is authorized under sections 170, 171, 190
Part X and Part XIII of the Education Act. Please note
that all information used for the transition process is
limited, secure and protected at all times. Please
contact Paula Murphy, Superintendent of Education for
this area, if you would like more information about the
transition process at Warnica Public School.
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2014-2015 School Year Calendars
You will find the approved 2014-2015 School Year
Calendars under Schools School Year Calendars on
the Simcoe County District School Boards website
(www.scdsb.on.ca). Some of the key dates include:
Students start school on Tuesday, September 2,
2014. The last day for elementary students will
be Thursday, June 25, 2015 and for secondary
students it will be Wednesday, June 24, 2015.
The holiday break is December 22, 2014 to
January 2, 2015. Students return to school on
Monday, January 5, 2015.
March Break is March 16 to 20, 2015.
International Languages Program register now for
fall
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers
a free International Languages Program for elementary
school students and credit language program for
secondary school students to give students the chance
to learn a new language or maintain their native
language. The elementary student program runs from
September 2014 to May 2015 on Saturday mornings (9
to 11:30 a.m.) at the Learning Centres in Barrie and
Bradford. Languages taught include Farsi, German,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian,
Spanish, Tamil and Urdu. The secondary school
program offers German, Japanese, Mandarin and
Spanish at the Barrie Learning Centre. The language
courses are offered from September to December 2014
(Semester 1) and February to June 2015 (Semester 2),
on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For more
information and to register, visit
www.thelearningcentres.com.
Immunizations required for school attendance
As of July 1, 2014, the Immunization School Pupils Act
(ISPA) has added three new vaccines that students
require for entry to school: meningococcal disease;
pertussis (whooping cough) and varicella (chickenpox).
These three vaccines are addition to existing
requirements for proof of immunization against
tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps and rubella.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is
required under the ISPA to collect and maintain up-to-
date records of all the above immunizations for every
child registered in school within Simcoe County and the
District of Muskoka. Now is a good time to contact
your health care provider to discuss your childs
immunization needs in light of the new legislation.
Parents are required to contact the health unit to
update immunization records for their children or
provide a valid affidavit. Visit the Simcoe Muskoka
District Health Unit website for further information:
http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/ (click on
Topics, then Immunization).

First Rider Program prepares first time JK/SK/Primary
bus riders
The Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium
(SCSTC) offers a free First Rider Program for first-time
school bus riders, which includes a ride on a real school
bus. This safety program is provided by the SCSTC, in
partnership with our school bus operators, to educate
students and their families of the rules and
responsibilities on and around the school bus. Sessions
will take place in August across Simcoe County.
Parents/guardians and their children attending any
school in Simcoe County may attend any of the
sessions. For more information and First Rider session
dates, see the SCSTC website at:
http://main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/safety.
Water safety tips to help keep kids safe
Did you know 570 children drowned in Canada in the
last 10 years? This equals the number of children in 10
full school buses (Parachute Canada, 2014). Some tips
to keep children safe around water this summer:
Supervision is key - 90% of shallow water
drowning among children occurred when an
adult was absent.
Stay within sight and arms reach when a child is
in or near water including: pools, bathtubs,
lakes, rivers and streams.
Put down your electronic devices; listening isnt
enough to prevent drowning. Most drowning is
silent and occurs in just a few seconds.
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Swimming lessons allow children to gain
confidence around water. Remember, lessons
dont provide kids with special protection;
supervision is always needed.
Young children and weak swimmers should
wear life jackets in or around the water. You
and your child should always wear life jackets
when riding in a boat.
Fence your pool; 7 out of 10 cases of child
drowning can be prevented with four-sided
pool fencing.
Be prepared: get trained in water skills,
swimming skills, CPR and first aid.
For more information, visit
www.parachutecanada.org/injury-topics/topic/C3.
Tips for safe sun exposure
Sun protection is important for children and youth. It
only takes one bad sunburn in childhood to increase
the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Here are
some sun safety tips:
Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or
higher. Apply sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes
before going out in the sun. Always follow label
instructions.
Apply sunscreen to all exposed areas of skin
including the nose, ears, back of neck, tops of
feet etc. Reapply every 2 to 3 hours and after
perspiring or swimming.
Use sunscreen even on cloudy, hazy or foggy
days; even in the winter.
Wear loose, long sleeved shirts and pants, a
large brimmed hat and sunglasses.
Remember: harmful sun rays are most intense
between
11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
When outdoors between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
ensure shade (either natural or artificial) is
available for children.
Indoor tanning is no safer than tanning in the
sun.
Playground safety tips
The playground is a fun place for students. But,
accidents can happen. To increase safety, teach
children how to use playground equipment and play
safely. You can increase safety by:
removing cords and drawstrings on hoods, hats
and jackets
tucking in all loose clothing
teaching children to be aware of moving swings
and at the bottom of slides
teaching children not to tie ropes to slides and
other playground equipment
For more information, visit Safe Kids Canada at
www.safekidscanada.ca.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day on June 1 in Barrie
Across Canada, most children do not meet the
recommended levels of daily physical activity. Rising
rates of obesity and related chronic disease tell us that
getting kids active should be a top priority for parents,
schools and all Canadians. YMCA Healthy Kids Day is
designed to help kids and families embrace healthy
habits that can become a lifelong practice. This is a
great opportunity for communities to participate in fun,
active play as families. Healthy Kids Day takes places at
the Barrie YMCA, located at 22 Grove St. West, on
Sunday, June 1. There will be family activities including
snacks, crafts, stories, adventures and games, including
a chance to win some great prizes. For more
information, visit:
http://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/healthy-kids-day/.
How to become a School Board Trustee
A new Board of Trustees will be elected during the
2014 Municipal Elections on Oct. 27, 2014. Public
school supporters who would like to become a Simcoe
County District School Board Trustee can submit their
nomination papers at the lead municipal office now.
Information on running for Trustee, including a list of
areas and lead offices, is available at www.scdsb.on.ca.
Click on Board and 2014 Election.
Trustees are directly accountable to the community.
They:
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maintain a focus on student achievement and
well-being, and participate in making decisions
that benefit the entire board
establish policy direction
annually approve the budget to ensure that
financial resources are allocated to achieve the
desired results
prepare for and participate in all committee
and board meetings
respond to the concerns of parents and others
The Simcoe County District School Board has 11 elected
trustees and one First Nation Trustee appointed by the
Chippewas of Rama and Beausoleil First Nations. The
First Nation Trustee alternates every four years.
Chippewas of Rama First Nation will appoint the next
First Nation Trustee.
Upper Canada Child Care
Before and After School Care
Warnica Child Care provides before and after school
care program for children age 3.8 12 years, in which a
diverse range of activities are provided; including
sports, crafts, and games. A quiet place is always
available for homework.
Warnica Child Care also offers full time care on school
professional development days at an additional fee of
$33.50 per day. We are located in the kindergarten
classroom and hours are 6:30am 9:00am and 3:00pm
6:00pm.
For more information please call 705-718-1536.


Respecting Drop Off and Pick Up Zones
The parking lot is reserved for teachers and volunteers
who are coming into the school to
work. Parents/Guardians PLEASE DO NOT ENTER the
parking lot to drop off and pick up students. There
should be no cars in the driveway or parking lot during
the morning arrival and afternoon dismissal of bus and
walking students.
Please respect the no stopping zone at the front of
the school on Warnica Road. The front of the driveway
is a no-parking area as this is the entrance for our bus
loading and unloading zones.

Important Dates
September 2 - First Day of School
September 3 Group Interviews for JK
September 4 First Day of JK