Welcome to Chelsea Elementary
February Newsletter [print format]
Parents and last minute changes:
Friendly reminder to Parents: For the safety of all students, please send a written note (on separate sheet of paper) if you require a change in transportation: pick-up or bus. Please DO NOT send an e-mail or leave a phone message after 1:00 p.m.
Lost glasses:
Mme. Larose has been holding a pair of children’s blue eye glasses that were turned into the office. We’d like to reunite them with their owner.... Do they belong to your child?
Kindergarten registration:
Kindergarten registration (for children turning 5 before October 1, 2012) will take place on Monday, February 13, 8:00 - 3:00, and Monday, February 20, 8:30 - 5:30. See flyer for more information or contact Louise Larose if you have questions. Note: There will be a derogation meeting at the school board on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 pm, for those interested in registering children born after September 30, 2012.
A4 Update:
School access: In an effort to maintain security and increase the efficiency of bringing students out on time, we are limiting access to the Grand Hall. Parents are being asked to wait in the Atrium. We want to combine the safety of the children with program changes, while also encouraging student independence. Note that our lost and found will be relocated to the area inside the doors for your convenience. At the end of each month all items will be donated to a local charity.
PD Day activities:
February 13: Tubing at Domaine l'Ange Gardien
February 23: A visit to Parc Omega
Registration will start on February 1 to February 8; late registration will not be accepted.
WQSB Volleyball Tournament:
On Thursday, February 16, the school will be hosting the Western Quebec Volleyball Tournament for elementary schools in the eastern sector. Participating schools include Greater Gatineau, Queen Elizabeth School, Buckingham, Wakefield and Pierre Elliot Trudeau. Cycle 3.2 students have been practicing with Mme Gagnon, Ms. Bottoms and Ms. Clarke.
Skating Activities:
The rink is now open and skating season is here! Classes all have the opportunity to use the rink, as well as the A4 program. We strongly encourage all students to wear helmets and snow pants for skating!
SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee):
The next meeting of the SEAC takes place Monday February 6, at 7pm at the WQSB offices. Agenda items include funding for special education and a review of the policy governing the organization of educational services for students with special needs.
Parent Workshop:
Neufeld Institute Parent Conference: REST – PLAY – GROW. Saturday February 11. , 9:00 - 3:30, Travelodge Ottawa Conference Centre. $95.00 per person / $160.00 per parenting couple, See flyer for more information.
Home and School Update:
The week of February 6 - 10 is Staff Appreciation Week. H&S will be making /baking /cooking /stewing a lovely lunch for the staff. If you would like to help (set up/bake/cook/etc) in any way, please contact Jenny jenny@smithtaylor.ca or Cyndi cyndi@grice.ca
On the H&S website we have First Aid Classes and Babysitting Classes - open to the community, taught by a Chelsea School mom. As we have more info, we will add it.
Coming soon – An info night about Allergies – with Dr Jilla Kahrobaei, BSc ND, PureMed Nautropathic Centre. Stay tuned for more info.
As always, don't forget to check out the Home and School Blog.
Dates of note:
February 2: Derogation meeting, WQSB Offices. Please contact Louise Larose for more information.
- February 13 – PD Day
- February 24 – PD Day
| Thursday Feb 2 | Derogation Meeting at School Board 7:00 p.m | |
| Friday Feb 3 | Bus Safety for all students | |
| Tuesday Feb 7 | A4 Ski Program | |
| Wednesday Feb 8 | Cycle 2 Museum of Civilization Empey/Bardell | |
| Thursday Feb 9 | 100th Day | |
| Monday Feb 13 | Kindergarten Registration 8:30 – 3:00 | |
| PD Day | ||
| Tuesday Feb 14 | A4 Ski Program | |
| Wednesday Feb 15 | Cycle 2 Museum of Civilization Jolliffe/Resendes | |
| Thursday Feb 16 | WQSB Volleyball at Chelsea | |
| GB meeting 6:00 p.m. | ||
| Monday Feb 20 | Kindergarten Registration 8:30 – 5:30 | |
| Tuesday Feb 21 | A4 Ski Program | |
| Friday Feb 24 | PD Day | |
| Tuesday Feb 28 | A4 Ski Program |
Ralph Mason
Principal
Respect for all, by all
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead