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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Parent Update: CUPE Strike Action – School Closures

Further to our message yesterday, and after extensive consideration, we are writing to inform parents that if a provincial agreement is not reached over the weekend, and CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) staff begin their announced full withdrawal of service, schools will be closed to students on Monday, October 7, 2019.

We share your concern and disappointment with this possibility, and wanted to provide an update on our plans as soon as possible to allow parents to make alternative arrangements if needed.

Student safety is always our first priority. This decision has been made because we do not believe we can provide safe and secure learning environments for all students in the event of a full CUPE strike.

Our considerations include:

• supervision of students;
• medical supports and care for all students;
• safe operation of water and sanitation systems, including legislated water flushing;
• conditions of school buildings and classrooms, and
• overall safety and security.

We are pleased that negotiations have been reported to be continuing on Friday. We remain hopeful that a provincial agreement can be reached this weekend to avert disruption to our students and families.

We will continue to monitor developments closely and will provide confirmation to parents about school status for Monday as soon as we are able. This will likely be on Sunday evening, through:

• School Messenger
• Local news media
• Our website and social media platforms: kprschools.ca, @kprschools on Twitter, and Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board on Facebook.

Sincerely,

Diane Lloyd                                                                          Jennifer Leclerc

Chairperson of the Board                                                    Director of Education

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2019

Could all student government members please meet in DBOS Room after announcements.  That’s room 236.

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Students interested in spending next year’s March Break in Greece and Italy are invited to attend an information night on Tuesday October 29^th at 6:00 pm.  That’s March 2021 in the fabulous countries of Italy and Greece.

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Can all Peer Helpers please attend seminars today in the library.  Again, there are Peer Helper Seminars today in the library.

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Thank you to the 6 people who volunteered to help score and line at Monday’s home boys volleyball games.  I am still looking for 4 more volunteers.  Please sign up using the google form posted on School Talk EDSBY or come and talk to Mrs. Northwood!

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Chocolate chocolates chocolates!!  Our annual fundraising campaign is here. Sign up with your period 1 teachers to sell worlds finest chocolates.  Sell a box and get entered into our daily draws.  Students with period 1 spares can order and sign out chocolates through the LLC with Ms. Wilson.

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Northumberland Stars JR A Hockey..Puck drops at 7:30 pm  every Friday at the Keeler Centre – starting Oct. 18^th.

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The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is excited to be able to offer three travel for credit courses in July 2020, as part of summer school. 

The first course, Civics and Careers, will be offered to students currently in Grade 9.   The second course, English, Grade 11, University Preparation, will be offered to students entering Grade 11.  The third course, French Immersion and Core French, also will be offered to students entering Grade 11.  

Parents and guardians are invited to attend one of the following information sessions in their region for more information.

Parents can RSVP to the meeting at: www.eftours.ca/creditinfo

For further information, please contact John Ford, KPR’s central Principal, Student Success, at 705-742-9773 or toll-free at 1-877-741-4577, ext. 3124

Announcements January 6^th, 2020             

• Fact: An episode of Peppa Pig was pulled from Australian television for teaching children not to fear spiders.
• No Shame: We will be kicking right back today at lunch! At our meeting today we will be looking into what we want to do in the coming weeks once again, and we will have some pizza to eat!~ This will all be happening in room 223 at lunch today.
• Welcome Back! This Thursday is the dance programs dance recital and there will be a buy-out to come see it during periods 3 & 4. Tickets will be $2.00 each and will be sold at the 4 corners at lunch and before period 1. Hope to see you there!
• Jazz Band ….. We will start rehearsals next Monday after school
• Euchre: Could the euchre finalists please comment on the Edsby post letting us know which day in the coming week you are available to play the final matches. Thank you

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JANUARY 7, 2020

• Could the euchre finalists please comment on the Edsby post telling which days in the coming week you are available to play the finals matches.
• The dance recital is this Thursday afternoon, get out of class and come support the dance students. Buy out tickets are $2.00 and are on sale at the 4 corners before period 1 and at lunch.
• A big reminder that tomorrow at Threads is our very delicious, but very late to arrive Turkey Dinner. It’s totally free and we’ve got all the fixins.  So come on down to Threads room 205 tomorrow and every Wednesday.

• Song: Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World

• Joke: I really want to buy one of those grocery checkout dividers, but the lady behind the counter keeps putting it back!

Announcements January 8^th, 2020             

• The Dance recital is this Thursday afternoon, get out of class and come support the dance students. Buy out tickets are $2.00 and are on sale at the 4 corners before period 1 and at lunch.
• Razzmajazz auditions will take place on Friday January 24^th and Monday January 27^th in the afternoon. Please see Mrs. Tonkin to get information and to sign up for an audition time.
• Welcome Back! This Thursday is the dance programs dance recital and there will be a buy-out to come see it during periods 3 & 4. Tickets will be $2.00 each and will be sold at the 4 corners at lunch and before period 1. Hope to see you there!
• Hey ENSS, a big reminder that tomorrow at threads is our very delicious but late to arrive Turkey Dinner! It’s totally free and we have got all the fixings! So come on down to threads, room 205 tomorrow and every Wednesday.
• The Euchre semi-finals are coming, we’ve waited a whole winter break for this, but they are finally arriving! Tomorrow at lunch, in the Library Learning Commons, the semi-finals will take place! After our 22 team season, 4 teams have risen to the top; each of them undefeated in their own divisions. After this, the winners will compete for the ultimate glory of being crowned the ENSS euchre champions, Get ready ENSS.
• Newsies: This is reminder that after school there is a rehearsal in the Dance studio @ 2:30.p.m.
• Match – O – Matics are coming to high school near you!!! Are you looking for the One? You know the One that’s the One? The perfect soulmate that complements you personality perfectly! The One that will complete your life forever with 100% satisfaction! Well the Match – O Matics will not do that at all… But why not give it a chance? All you have to do is complete an electronic survey, and you’ll be matched in no time. You will receive the results February 14^th, which in some parts of the world is called “Dia de San Valentin”. Don’t miss out on this once in a school year opportunity.

Announcements January 9^th, 2020             

• Joke: Why was the math book sad? Because it had so many problems! 
• Fact: Did you know that a group of Pugs is called a Grumble?
• Razzmajazz auditions will take place on Friday January 24^th and Monday January 27^th in the afternoon. Please see Mrs. Tonkin to get information and to sign up for an audition time.
• Today is the dance programs dance recital and there will be a buy-out to come see it during periods 3 & 4. Tickets are $2.00 each and will be sold at the 4 corners at lunch. Hope to see you there!
• Hey ENSS, a big reminder that today at threads is our very delicious but late to arrive Turkey Dinner! It’s totally free and we have got all the fixings! So come on down to threads, room 205 tomorrow and every Wednesday.
• A reminder to the Euchre semi-finalists…… You should be prompt at the beginning of lunch to get to the library and play your matches. Everyone is welcome to watch any of these matches.
• Match – O – Matics are coming to high school near you!!! Are you looking for the One? You know the One that’s the One? The perfect soulmate that complements you personality perfectly! The One that will complete your life forever with 100% satisfaction! Well the Match – O Matics will not do that at all… But why not give it a chance? All you have to do is complete an electronic survey, and you’ll be matched in no time. You will receive the results February 14^th, which in some parts of the world is called “Dia de San Valentin”. Don’t miss out on this once in a school year opportunity.
• Soup Club… Next Thursday @Lunch. Please come out and get a delicious bowl of soup in room 205 with only a donation of a non-perishable food item. Not only do you enjoy a bowl of soup, but we are helping our local food bank at this time when people need it the most. Come out and support this wonderful adventure started by our very own Max Tobey. You will be glad you did!

Announcements January 10^th, 2020               

• Fact: In 1967, the Nigerian Civil War grounded to a halt for two days because both sides wanted to watch Pele’ play in an exhibition soccer match.
• Razzmajazz auditions will take place on Friday January 24^th and Monday January 27^th in the afternoon. Please see Mrs. Tonkin to get information and to sign up for an audition time.
• Match – O – Matics are coming to high school near you!!! Are you looking for the One? You know the One that’s, the One? The perfect soulmate that complements your personality perfectly! The One that will complete your life forever with 100% satisfaction! Well the Match – O - Matics will not do that at all… But why not give it a chance? All you have to do is complete an electronic survey, and you’ll be matched in no time. You will receive the results February 14^th, which in some parts of the world is called “Dia de San Valentin”. Don’t miss out on this once in a school year opportunity.
• Soup Club… Next Thursday @Lunch. Please come out and get a delicious bowl of soup in room 205 with only a donation of a non-perishable food item. Not only will you enjoy a bowl of soup, but you are helping our local food bank at this time when people need it the most... The soup being served next week is a delicious Chicken Noodle…Yum! You will be glad you did!
• COCOA & CRAM: Calling all students at ENSS, but especially all the Grade 9”s! The Cocoa and Cram is coming Wednesday after school until 4:45 pm! Yes that means extra help from teachers coming into exams as well as important study strategies and tips. And don’t forget to bring your own mug to get some delicious Hot Chocolate! To get this means staying after school, but don’t worry, the late buses will be running but please check Edsby to see if your home is on the route. Otherwise, you will need a drive home. Also a reminder to all BAM leaders that they are expected to attend this event and like everyone else, bring a mug! The Bam leaders also need to prepare study tips slides for our presentation.