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Jack Donohue Public School
101 Penrith Street, Kanata, Ontario, K2W 1H4
613-271-9776, fax 613-271-7331
jackdonohueps.ocdsb.ca
Principal
Cindy Alce
Message from the Principal & Vice Principal
Vice Principal
Mary Jane
Johnson
I would like to begin with thanking our parents/guardians/current and
former students for helping clean up our gardens around the school
grounds. Your efforts are very much appreciated.
Office
Administrator
Kelly Mills
Office Assistant
Lise Bishop
Stacey Hearne
Chief Custodian
Perry Brown
Superintendent
Olga Grigoriev
Trustee
Christine Boothby
The colder weather has quickly arrived. This is a reminder that students need to be
dressed appropriately for the colder temperatures. Please remind your child(ren) to
dress warmly for outside play and gym activities. We listen carefully to weather
reports and do check with Environment Canada when making decisions about
sending children and staff outside. The fresh air and exercise that results from being
outside are important and help children stay alert and ready to learn in the
classrooms; thus, staff and students go outside whenever possible. Please ensure
that you label your children’s hats, mitts and jackets.
School Hours
9:15 – 3:45
On Monday, November 11 students will be participating in a Remembrance
Day assembly. Parents/guardians are invited to participate. We will be
beginning the assembly at 9:45 a.m. . Thanks to Mr. Eisenhauer, Mrs. Eden,
Ms. Gamache and Ms. Quart for organizing this event.
Attendance
Mailbox
613-271-9910,
Press 1
Office Hours
8:30 – 4:30
Progress Reports will be coming home on Thursday, Nov. 7. There will be parent/teacher
interviews on Thursday, November 14 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 15
from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. I encourage all parents/guardians to participate. There is no
school for students on Friday, November 15.
The Progress Report is an anecdotal report which highlights learning skills first and subjects
second. The first Report Card will go home on February 5 and the final Report on June 25. If
you would like detailed information regarding the Progress Report, the Ministry of Education’s
website can be accessed at: www.edu.gov.on.ca under “Growing Success”.
A reminder to parents and guardians to sign in at the office and
pick up a visitor badge when entering the school and grounds.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe. We also want to
remind parents/guardians to use Halton’s pick up and drop off
areas. We want to thank all our parents/guardians for not stopping
in front of our orange cones. Your cooperation is very much
appreciated.
I would like to thank all
parents and guardians who
have sent in healthy snacks
for celebrations. Your
creativity is amazing and
much appreciated.
The Terry Fox Walk raised
$2700 for cancer research.
Thanks to all students and
parents/guardians for their
generous donations.
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EQAO results were released to the public in the middle of September. Individual results from the Grade 3 and Grade 6
provincial assessment completed last June have been sent home to parents/guardians. Our results compared to last
year’s results, including the Board and Provincial results are:
Grade 3 results:
In Reading we went from 76% to 71% of students at or above the Provincial standards (Levels 3 and 4) Board 68%,
Province 68%
In Writing we went to 83% from 90% of students at or above the Provincial standards (Levels 3 and 4) Board 75%,
Province 77%
In Math, we went from 79% to 77% of students at or above the Provincial standards (Levels 3 and 4) Board 67%, Province
67%
Grade 6 results:
In Reading we went from 93 % to 84% of students at or above the Provincial standards (Levels 3 and 4) Board 78%,
Province 77%
In Writing we went to 88% from 87% of students at or above the Provincial standards (Levels 3 and 4) Board 77%,
Province 76%
In Math, we went from 88% to 71% of students at or above the Provincial standards (Levels 3 and 4) Board 60%, Province
57%
The United Way Campaign is
currently on. If you wish to
donate to the United Way,
please consider identifying the
Education Foundation as the
recipient.
RE-TAKE DAY – Nov 5, 2013
If you wish to have a re-take,
please write Re-take on your
proof envelope and
Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair has been booked for November 18 - 22. Mark this special week on your calendar and
come to see the new and exciting books that are available from Scholastic. Parent volunteers are needed to help at
the Book Fair all week, please drop in to see Mrs. Johnstone in the library, or send an email to
[email protected]
Field Trips - Financial Assistance for students who cannot pay costs associated with voluntary field trips are to
contact the Principal.
Math Homework Help
For parents and guardians of students in grades 7 through 10, the Ministry of Education has expanded their Math
Homework Help to all school boards in Ontario. This is an interactive live online tutoring site through which Ontario
certified teachers provide math homework support for students. The tutoring component of the site is available
Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Students must create an individual user account by registering
online. Each student must register using their Ontario Education Number (OEN). This number can be found on their
report cards. The Minister of Education has indicated that the security used in the registration process is similar to
that of online banking.
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found bins grow daily. Please be
aware that we will be spreading out all items for
students and families to check during the
Parent/Teacher interviews. Items not claimed will be
washed and donated to an inner city school. Please
feel free to drop into the school to look for lost items
at your convenience.
Safety Information
Drawstrings on jackets, sweatshirts and other clothing
items pose a danger to your child. They can become
snagged on the school bus handrails or doors, or on
the playground equipment. We urge you to inspect all
of your children’s clothing and eliminate these
hazards whenever possible. The simplest solution is
to either remove or cut all drawstrings from the
clothing.
Do you have any old guitars lying around that are not being used? The JDPS music program could use them! In the
past, the JDPS music program has been happy to receive instruments which would otherwise be gathering dust. Mr.
Eisenhauer will fix them up and put them to good use! Guitars are of particular need. If you have a potential
donation, please contact Mr. Eisenhauer at [email protected].
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Important Dates
Nov 5
Picture Re-Take Day
Nov 6
Roland Bibeau Concert
Nov 6
Babysitting Course Grades 5-8 @
3:45 - 5:30pm
Nov 6
SC - Jars, Jars, Jars & Arts Night
6:00 -8:00 pm
Nov 7
Progress Reports go home
Nov 11
Remembrance Day & Ceremony
Nov 12
Gr 3's (French) Bill Mason Centre
Nov 15
PA Day
Nov 18-22
Book Fair - Nov 20th 6-8pm
Nov 22
Gr 3's (English) Bill Mason Centre
Nov 26
Staff Meeting 8 am - Library
Dec 4
Holiday Concert 2pm & 6pm
Technology Tip
Teaching your child how to keyboard the correct way can be
difficult. Here are some free websites that your child can use to
practice their keyboarding skills at home that are interactive, fun
and exciting.
www.freetypinggame.net
www.typingweb.com
www.powertyping.com
www.typingtest.com
www.learninggamesforkids.com/ (then click on keyboarding
games on the left)
http://onlinetypinggames.org/
Dance Mat – www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
All of these have links to games, as well as timed tests and
lessons.
Our School Improvement Plan for Student Achievement (SIPSA) for the last two years has been infusing the Arts in order
to promote critical and creative thinking. Results from the Tell It From Me (TTFM) survey completed by students in grades
4 through 8 last Spring indicated that student are impacted by cyber bullying, as well as verbal and physical bullying. In
discussions with parents/guardians, staff, and community partners, we are targeting the curriculum focus of Point of View
in the Writing component of the Language Curriculum document. We believe this is a critical skill for students to develop
as we hope that students will develop their abilities to use their knowledge of form and style in writing to reflect, become
more self-aware, develop empathy, and consideration for others, as well as increase their critical thinking skills. We also
hope to build student capacity in the area of wellness. Specifically, we hope to enhance a safe, caring and respectful
learning and working environment.
How can you support your child at home in developing their point of view at home?
Watch a T.V program with your child and discuss it from different perspectives.
Read a non-fiction story together. Ask your child, whose view point is being presented and how do they know? Ask your
child whose view in not being presented?
Do not be shy to respond to your child’s question with a question. For example, if your child asks you a question, you can
respond by “What do you think?” “What would someone else with a different interest in the issue think about this?”
Representing the point of view of an object, a pet, an insect, etc.
The most important element is actively listening to your child and having fun!
Student Accident Insurance
Creating a caring and safe environment for our students is our top priority. Unfortunately, despite all reasonable
precautions being taken, accidents can still happen. Some injuries may result in medical, dental or other expenses that
are not covered by provincial health care or employer group plans. As a parent/guardian, you become responsible for
these expenses.
Student accident insurance is available for purchase, on a voluntary basis, through Reliable Life Insurance Company.
Forms can either be picked up from the school office or downloaded at www.binks.ca, or you may apply online at
www.insuremykids.com.
The OCDSB encourages all parents/guardians to consider purchasing this insurance. If your child is involved in after
school related sports activities or is participating in any field trips out of the province you may wish to seriously consider
the coverage options, which range from $13.00/year to $31.00/year. This coverage is for the entire calendar year and
also applies outside of school hours. If you have any questions, please call Binks Insurance Brokers directly at 613-2261350.
School Attendance: Please call 613-271-9910 and press 1 for the School Attendance box, this is a 24 hour
answering service. Please do not leave messages in the teacher’s voice mail box.