This fact sheet:
http://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/documents.ottawa.ca/files/documents/head_lice_en.pdf
provided by Ottawa Public Health will inform parents on what to look for when examining their child's scalp and how to treat it. The best form of treatment is preventative therefore making a habit of checking your child's hair and tying long hair back is strongly encouraged.
Milk - Hilson's Milk program has started. Students who have ordered milk started receiving the milk on Monday. Both classes drink their milk during 1st Nutrition break. There will be no straws given to students this year.
Pizza & Lunch Lady - Hilson's Pizza can now be ordered online. Information will be going home soon on how to order. Please watch out for information in communication bags. Lunch Lady can also be ordered online. Lunch Lady is served every Friday during 2nd Nutrition break.
Sweaters/Jackets - Now with the chillier weather, students are coming to school with sweaters and jackets. Please be sure to label outerwear. This helps educators in assisting everyone keep track of their belongings.
Library - Regular weekly library visits are now in full swing. Be sure to pack library books the night before as to not disappoint young readers.
Kinder A - books due Tuesdays. Kinder B - books due Thursdays.
Picture Day - Class and individual photos will be taken on Tuesday, Oct.4th. Kinder classes generally take their photos first thing in the morning therefore please don't be late!
Scholastics orders - Scholastics forms went home last week. Orders are due Tuesday, Oct.4th. Educators earn points or Scholastic dollars from every purchase. All points earned from Scholastics goes directly back into the Kinder classrooms to buy books, games, puzzles and learning materials.
Field Trip - Both classes will be going to Gatineau Park Wed.Oct.5th. The Kinder team is currently in the process of confirming volunteers. Please be sure that your child has handed in their form and $ by Wed.Sept.28th.
Terry Fox Run - Students will be participating in their own Kinder Terry Fox event on Thursday, Oct.6th at 1:30pm. More information will be coming home soon.
Important Dates:
Friday Sept. 30th - Parent coffee chat at 8:15am Bridgehead on Richmond near MEC.
Tues. Oct.4th - Picture Day
Wed.Oct.5th - Gatineau Park Field Trip
Thurs.Oct.6th - Terry Fox Event - 1:30pm - Grand Hall
Fri. Oct.7th - Mon. Oct.10th - 4 day weekend - PD Day & Thanksgiving
Tues. Oct.11th - Parent Council Meeting