It's a Great Day at Carleton Heights!

Grade 4 Middle French Immersion Registration Ongoing!

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Grade 4 Middle French Immersion is ongoing!
If you missed our information night, you can view the Power Point presentation by going to our website and clicking on the Middle French Immersion link at the left.

http://www.carletonheightsps.ocdsb.ca/

February Newsletter

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Please enjoy our February newsletter!
http://carletonheightsps.ocdsb.ca/index.php?id=14

February Newsletter

2012-02-07T12:11:00.000-08:00

Wow, it's February already!
You'll find our February newsletter uploaded to our website.

Spirit Week!!!

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The week of December 19 - 23 will be Spirit Week here at Carleton Heights!
Besides a 'Decorate Your Classroom Door' contest, here is what is happening during the week:
Monday and Tuesday, Candycane-o-grams will be sold (25 cents each, or 5 for $1). They will be distributed on Thursday.
Tuesday is Pyjama Day!
Wednesday is Jersey Day - wear your favourite sports jersey!
Thursday the Candycane-o-grams will be distributed to classes and the 'decorate your door' contest will be judged.
Friday you are asked to dress in your favourite holiday colours! (red, green, gold or silver).
It should be a fun-filled week - YAY Carleton Heights!

FREE! FREE! FREE! Family Movie Night

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Friday, November 25th... Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for hot dogs and snacks!

Movie starts at 6:00 p.m. in the CHPS gym!

School Council is hosting a free Family Movie Night in the CHPS gym - bring blankets, cushions, even wear your PJs!

DESPICABLE ME is an animated comedy about a 'super villain' who tries to use three orphaned girls in a plot to steal the moon...but is surprised (and distracted!) when they treat him like a dad.

Doors open at 5:15 and the movie starts at 6:00 (Running time: 93 minutes).

Hot dogs, drinks and snacks will be sold prior to show time! See you there!

November News...

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Please join us for our Remembrance Day Ceremony in the gymnasium at 10:00 a.m. There will be presentations by several of the classes, as well as wreath laying.

Report cards will go home today.

Parent teacher interviews will be held Thursday, November 17 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Friday, November 18 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
As per the form that was sent home, you will be notified of your interview time if an interview was requested.

Just a note that next Friday, November 18 is a PD day, and there is no school for students.

Happy Autumn!

2011-10-03T08:57:00.000-07:00

Welcome to cooler, damp weather! With the onset of cooler temperatures, please be sure to send your child to school dressed for the weather.
We have a lot of exciting activities going on this month - check out our website to find out more...
carletonheightsps.ocdsb.ca

Boys and Girls Club

2011-05-10T08:31:00.000-07:00

We are very fortunate to have the Boys and Girls Club in our neighborhood
at the Firehall on Prince of Wales Drive @ Meadowlands Drive.
Have a look at their website to see all that they offer:
http://www.bgcottawa.org/

Music Monday Band Concert at Brookfield HS CANCELLED Today

2011-05-02T07:17:00.000-07:00

Participation in the Music Monday Band Concert by Carleton Heights' students that was to be held at Brookfield High School has been cancelled due to impending bad weather.

A Spring Musical Showcase

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You are cordially invited for an hour of wonderful music performed by our talented young musicians.
Tuesday, April 19 from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

See you there!

School Council Meeting

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Our next School Council meeting will be held on Thursday, March 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
at the school.

Have a wonderful March Break!

Ongoing JK and Grade 4 MFI Registration

2011-03-11T09:44:00.000-08:00

Registrations for Junior Kindergarten and Grade 4 Middle French Immersion are ongoing.
Please feel free to call the school office at 613-224-7922 or drop by if you have any questions.
Information can also be found on the Board's website: http://www.ocdsb.ca/

In order to register for Junior Kindergarten, you will need to bring in the following documents:
Your child's Birth Certificate, Passport, or Canadian Citizenship Certificate;
Health Card
Immunization Record

Grade 4 Middle French Immersion

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Carleton Heights P.S.

Grade 4 Middle French Immersion

Registration Period: Feb. 22 - 28, 2011

For further information about the program please call 613-224-7922

or check out our website:

http://www.carletonheightsps.ocdsb.ca/

and click on Middle French Immersion

No Dental Insurance?

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Tip Sheets for Homework Help

2011-02-09T08:13:00.000-08:00

"Mom! I don't get it!"
"Can I do it later, Dad?"
"Grandma, I need some help!"

As tough as it can sometimes be for students to tackle their homework, it can also cause stress for parents and guardians who wonder "How can I help without doing too much of the assignment myself?", "How can I encourage my children when they are having difficulty completing the homework?", "How much time should my child spend on this project?"

Thanks to the independent research and avocacy organization, People for Education, there is a handy tip sheet online (in 14 languages) that can help you with the homework battle.

Simply log on to this address, http://www.peopleforeducation.com/resources/tips.html, and scroll down to tip sheet number 4 - HOMEWORK.

For more information about People for Education, visit www.peopleforeducation.com

Mr. Quinn's Room 28 Wikispace Badge

2011-02-09T08:03:00.000-08:00

Become a member of Mr. Quinn's Room 28 Wikispace!
http://class28.wikispaces.com

Family Literacy Day - January 27, 2011

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Did you know … studies have shown that children who read books for just 20 minutes a day perform better in school?

January 27 is Family Literacy Day. To help mark the occasion, School Council offers these Tips for Choosing Books for Young Children:

 Try out many different kinds of books to see what appeals to your children—fiction, fact, rhyming, narrative, fantasy, mystery, chapter books, short books, “lift-the flap” books, and more!

 Choose books that are related to your child’s interests—sports, animals, adventure, princesses, pirates, outer space, dance, music and more .

 Have children choose their own books as soon as they start showing a preference for one over another. Show an interest in the topics they enjoy.

 BUT, also look for books that you will like reading aloud. Your own enjoyment will become contagious. Reading is fun!

 Again, again, again! Young children may want to read the same book many times, even if you think they have outgrown it. Gently suggest new choices, but don’t refuse them their favourite book at story time.

 If your child does not like a book you are reading together, put it away and choose another. Reading should always be a fun time to share.

Our “Blizzard of Books” Fair (January 27-28) is an excellent place to pick up popular, affordable, age-appropriate books that have been approved by reading specialists. We’re in the school library on Thursday night (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.) or Friday morning (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.). Come see for yourself!

Premier's Awards

2011-01-17T12:05:00.000-08:00

Excellence in your school deserves something exceptional…

You know the difference an outstanding teacher or support staff member can make your children’s lives — it happens at CHPS every day! School Council believes that the extraordinary work of our special educators and support staff deserves recognition. And here’s our chance!

The Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence offers awards in the following categories:

Ø Teacher of the Year

Ø New Teacher of the Year

Ø Excellent Support Staff

Ø Excellence in Leadership

Ø Team of the Year

Ø Lifetime Achievement

We encourage you to submit a nomination — it’s easy as A-B-C-D!

(A) Talk to your nominee (to be sure he or she is willing to be nominated)

(B) Find two people to write 1-3 page letters to support your nomination (be sure to include two different perspectives: a parents, a student, a teacher, a colleague, etc.)

(D) Complete the nomination form and mail it in before the deadline!

Nomination deadline is January 31, 2011.

Nomination packages are available in the school office. If you are interested in submitting a nomination and need some help coordinating the package (or would like free editing services for your letters!), please contact Angie Arnold at angieblue_3@yahoo.ca or 613-941-4710.

Book Fair - Call for Help!

2011-01-17T11:42:00.001-08:00

Ever dreamed of working in a book store? Well, this is your chance! Sort of!
CHPS is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on January 27 - 28 to celebrate Family Literacy Day! The dates are set, the flyers are being shipped, the books are ordered...all we need now are a few volunteers to help pull this off!

Parents, if you'd like to help sell books on Thursday, January 27 (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) and/or Friday, January 28 (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.), please email Angie Arnold at angiblue_3@yahoo.ca or call her at 613-941-4710.

This is always a fun event for families, so come hang out in the library with us!
It's for a great cause - your kids!

Top five reasons not to miss CHPS's Scholastic Book Fair!

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You can choose from quality books in every price range, interest, and reading level...in the comfort of our school library.
You'll find more affordable editions of many of the most popular books sold in retail stores.
You'll help CHPS earn books for classrooms and libraries - last year, the fair raised more than $500 worth of books for our library.
You'll meet up with your neighbours and the families of your child's school friends - it's a great place to connect!
And best of all, having fun book shopping with your child is a great way to help raise a reader!

Come to our "Blizzard of Books" Fair (January 27 - 28) in the school library on Thursday January 27 (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) or Friday, January 28 (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.).

See you there!

Did you know???

2011-01-14T07:45:00.000-08:00

Did you know... studies have shown that children who read books for just 20 minutes a day perform better in school?

January 27 is Family Literacy Day. To help mark the occasion, School Council offers these tips for Choosing Books for Young Children:

Try out many different kinds of books to see what appeals to your children - fiction, fact, rhyming, narrative, fantasy, mystery, chapter books, short books, "lift-the-flap" books, and more!
Choose books that are related to your child's interests - sports, animals, adventure, princesses, pirates, outer space, dance, music and more.
Have children choose their own books as soon as they start showing a preference for one over another. Show an interest in the topics they enjoy.
BUT, also look for books that you will like reading aloud. Your own enjoyment will become contagious. Reading is fun!
Again, again, again! Young children may want to read the same book many times, even if you think they have outgrown it. Gently suggest new choices, but don't refuse them their favourite book at story time.
If your child does not like a book you are reading together, put it away and choose another. Reading should always be a fun time to share.

Our "Blizzard of Books" Fair (January 27 - 28) is an excellent place to pick up popular, affordable, age-appropriate books that have been approved by reading specialists. We're in the school library on Thursday night (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) or Friday morning (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.). Come see for yourself!

From School Council

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School Council is happy to report that the Library Gift program raised $435 for new books for the library - about 40% of which will be French books to support students in the French Immersion and Core French programs. On behalf of the teachers and child care providers in whose names you so generously donated, "Thank you!" Lynda the Librarian's response sums it up: "Yippee! A 'shopping I will go!" Those special new books should be in circulation soon!
School Council also tanks everyone who supported the Holiday Bake Sale and Raffle. In total, we raised $300 - funds that will go towards library refurbishment and the maintenance and repair of our musical instruments. These fundraising activities support the programs that all of our children enjoy, so we're very grateful for the parent community's generosity...in baking and buying!

Important Dates

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Each year, there is a Kindergarten registration period, a student transfer period ofr the elementary and secondary panels, and a French Immersion Program registration period.

The following timelines will apply for the 2011-2012 school year:

Kindergarten Registration Period
Monday, January 31 to Friday, February 4, 2011

Student Transfer Application Period
Monday, February 14 to Friday, February 25, 2011

Middle French Immersion Registration Period
Tuesday, February 22 to Monday, February 28, 2011

This information can also be found on the Board's website: www.ocdsb.ca

Week of January 10, 2011

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Please check out Ms. Cox's new Senior Kindergarten blog:
www.mscoxkindernews.blogspot.com

Also, a reminder that there is no school this Friday, January 14 due to a teacher activity day.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-05T09:31:00.000-08:00

Welcome back - we hope you had an enjoyable and restful holiday!
We are right back in the swing of things here at Carleton Heights.

Our Chief Custodian, Domenico Pontone has moved to Knoxdale/Greenbank schools.
We wish him all the best!
A warm welcome to our new Chief Custodian, Karen McFadyen.

Please check out our new bulletin board in the main hallway displaying
all of our COUGAR PAWS (Principal Appreciates Wonderful Students).
These are given to students to recognize a character trait that they have displayed.
The character traits we are trying to promote are Acceptance, Appreciation,
Cooperation, Empathy, Fairness, Integrity, Optimism, Perseverance,
Respect and Responsibility. Once a month our entire student body meets
together at an assembly, where that month's character trait is introduced, and
the students who have been awarded a Cougar Paw are recognized in front of
their peers. Several student's names are drawn randomly to receive
a prize.

Don't forget Fajita Friday this Friday, Jan. 7!

Week of December 13, 2010

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We have a busy week ahead of us - getting everything wrapped up before our two week holiday!

The highlight of the week will be our annual Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.
As well, the grades 6, 7 and 8's will be having a dance in the afternoon of Friday, December 17.

Reminder! The School Council is coordinating the Library Gift program once again this year. If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for that special teacher or child care provider, there is no better way to say "thank you" than to add a book in his or her name to the CHPS library! We'll add a template inside the cover to say who donated the book and in whose name. Since good quality volumes that are made to last cost at least $10, we're asking that your donation be $10 or more.
NOTE: The School Council is a registered Canadian charity. They will provide tax recipts upon request.
Please return your forms and cash or chque this week in a baggie marked LIBRARY GIFT.
The School Council thanks you for your continued support of the library refurbishment program. Happy Holidays!

Reminder! The School Council is hosting a Bake Sale just before (and after) the Holiday Concert this Thursday night. If you can donate a festive treat to the table, please return the bake sale flyer to the school by Wednesday to let us know. And remember to bring a little spending money on concert night. You won't want to miss out on the goodies! It's an easy and inexpensive way to prepare for your holiday guests - and the proceeds go towards improving the CHPS library for all of our students!
The School Council looks forward to greeting you at the Bake Sale table on Thursday night!

Friday, December 3, 2010

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Welcome to December!
Here's what is on this month...
Thurs., Dec. 9 at 11:30 a.m. is our 12th annual Multicultural Luncheon. Forms have been sent home.
Fri., Dec. 10 - Immunization Clinic. Gr. 7's are being immunized for Meningitis and Gr. 8 girls will get their HPV.
Thurs., Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to join us for our Annual Holiday Concert and Parent Council Bake Sale
Fri., Dec. 17 - Term 2 Milk Orders are due. The Gr. 6, 7, and 8's will be having a dance in the afternoon.
Mon., Dec. 20 - Fri. Dec. 31 are our Christmas Holidays - no school!

Monday, November 22, 2010

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A special assembly was held this morning to introduce our
new school-wide student recognition program called Cougar PAWS.
This program is based on the 10 OCDSB Character Traits
which are listed in each student's agenda, displayed in classrooms and discussed with students regularly.
In addition, we recognized the importance of Bullying Awareness Week, which has just concluded.
It was a great way to start a Monday!

Don't forget that this Friday, November 26 is a PD Day, and there will be no school for students.

Also, mark your calendars for these yearly favourite events, coming up in December:

- Multicultural Lunch on Thursday, December 9 (volunteers welcome - please call the office)

- Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 16 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in our gymnasium.

Invitation

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Carleton Heights Child Care Centre Inc.

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Dinner for the adults is served beginning at 4:45 p.m.

Business Meeting begins at 5:15 p.m. sharp

Child care and a pizza party is provided for all of the children

Showtime begins at 5:50 p.m.
Please join us for a spectacular evening that will include amazing performances by the Junkyard Symphony and the extremely talented Children of Carleton Heights Child Care Centre

It will be a fun-filled and unforgettable evening!!

We look forward to seeing you there.

Please RSVP at the Centre

November 11, 2010

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Mr. T's Website!

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Mr. Scott Towaij (Mr. T) has an amazing website loaded with information on what his Grade 7 class is doing, as well as links to other sites that parents and students alike will find helpful and interesting.

MisterT.ca

Nina McFarland's JK/SK Blog

2010-11-10T05:55:00.000-08:00

Nina McFarland, our morning JK/SK teacher, would like to share all the wonderful things her class is doing.
Please visit her blog at
kindergartenkids.wordpress.com

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

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Our Progress Reports were sent home last Thursday, November 4. You will have noticed the different format for this report. There will be two more Report Cards sent home - one in February and one in March (these will follow the old Report Card format).

As a follow up to our Progress Reports going home, we will be holding Parent Teacher Interviews on Thursday, November 11 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 12 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Please note that there is no school on Friday, November 12 for students.

Our entire school enjoyed an exciting Inuit dancing and drumming performance given by the grandfather of one of our grade one students last Thursday.

We will be doing Photo retakes and Group Photos on Monday, November 15.

Welcome to our new BLOG!

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With Carleton Heights Public School experiencing so many new and exciting things this year, we thought we'd add one more thing... Welcome to our new BLOG! The intent is to have a quick place of reference for parents and students to check, with announcements, reminders, happenings, etc. Our aim is to provide frequent updates. Feel free to forward any comments or suggestions to the office.