FREE KPR Parent Conference October 20

Mental Health, Math & Modern Learning is the theme for this year’s Parent Conference, taking place Saturday, October 20 at Bowmanville High School. New this year are workshops that parents and guardians will be able to attend together with their children or teens. Keynote speaker Dr. Greg Wells will start the morning conference with a presentation titled The Ripple Effect: Sleep, Think, Eat and Move Better. As always, the conference also will offer a choice of practical workshops, child minding, refreshments and take-home resources – all at no charge. Stay tuned for more information and registration details later in September at www.kprschools.ca  

The Salvation Army

Community & Family Services

          66 Swayne Street Cobourg

          Mailing Address: 59 Ballantine St Cobourg ON K9A 5G8

                T: 905-373-9440

                F:  905-373-9370

                Email:  safamser@cogeco.net

2018 COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN

INFORMATION FOR PARENT NEWSLETTER

Our 24^th season for Coats For Kids is getting started.

As in past years we are hoping you will support this program by providing the following information in your September/October parent newsletters. We want to continue to make sure every kid in school stays warm during our cold months.

Donations of kids winter coats in ‘good condition’ (zippers working, no tears on the outside or lining of the coat) are needed as well as boots and other winter apparel. You can drop them off from Monday, September 24^th to Friday, October 5^th at the following locations or call our office and we will have them picked up. For every Kids Coat donated the donor will receive a coupon for Tim Horton’s on William Street in Cobourg.

Canadian Tire Associate Store 1125 Elgin St. W. Cobourg M-S 9am-5pm

The Salvation Army Citadel, 59 Ballantine Street in Cobourg Monday to Friday from 9:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.

The Salvation Army C&FS 66 Swayne Street, Cobourg Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

Community Care Northumberland 1005 Elgin St. W. Cobourg M-F 8:30am-4:00pm; Glen Rd. Port Hope M-F 8:30am-4:00pm

Northumberland United Way 62 Swayne Street M-F 8:30am4:30pm

We Fix U Cobourg 727 William St. Cobourg M-F 8am - 5pm; 125 Toronto Rd.

Port Hope M-T 10am – 5pm.

Beebe's Boot Shop Ltd. 33 King St. W Cobourg M-F 10am-7pm; S 9am-6pm

Baker Cleaners at their new location on 12 Elgin Street Cobourg Sat. only 9am-4pm

The Salvation Army CFS Office 100 Peter Street Upper Level Port Hope Monday & Friday 9:00am to 12pm.

Port Hope Community Health Centre 99 Toronto Rd. Port Hope Mon. Tues. Fri. 8:30am-5pm; Wed.Thurs. 7am-7pm.

Thank you,

Coats For Kids Committee

Hawkins Parents and Guardians!

If you haven't already, please sign up for School Cash Online.  It's an easy and more convenient way to pay for school events. You can click the following link to register.  https://kprdsb.schoolcashonline.com

Registration is now open for KPR's FREE, annual Parent Conference. Registration continues until October 12 at www.kprschools.ca for:

2018 Parent Conference-Mental Health, Math & Modern Learning

Saturday, October 20

8:15am-12:35pm

Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty St. N., Bowmanville

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Greg Wells

The Ripple Effect: Sleep, Think, Eat & Move Better

Plus, choice of workshops, agency displays, refreshments & child minding for ages 2 & older

**NEW this year: Workshops for Parents & Kids or Teens Together, and a Workshop Just for Teens!

It's all FREE. If you need assistance have questions or if there are accommodations that would make the conference more accessible for you, your child or teen, please call 705-742-9773 or toll free 1-877-741-4577, ext. 2001, or email judy_malfara@kprdsb.ca

We are sending home the permission forms for our Grade 7 camping trip to the Ganaraska Conservatin Area. All the information you will need will be included with the forms.

Also, the most convenient and safest payment method is Cash Online. If you have never used it, please click on the link above for the step by step easy instructions.

Hi Spartans!!! Here are your Thursday announcements:

• For all those interested in Flag Rugby, tryouts will begin next week. Stay tuned for details and times. Forms are available outside of Mr. Graham's room. Please return your signed permission form by Tuesday October 9th
• TWIN DAY!!! Guess when??? It's TOMORROW!!! So don't forget , bring a loonie and dress up with your twin in matching outfits. Let's have some fun!!
• A message from Ms. Ostapek: When you leave property at lunch, you need to stay off property until all other students have left the cafeteria and are outside with supervision. DO NOT hang out on the yard or in the parking lot. Also, any food purchased off property must be finished before coming back. Thankyou
• BAKE SALE this Tuesday October 9th! We will be selling some delicious treats and all for under $3!! There will be lots to choose from along with Gluten and Dairy free options. So pop on down at break and pick up a sweet treat!

New Phone Number, Web Address, Phone App Coming for Reporting Absences

At KPR, student safety is our highest priority, and we thank families for adopting the automated safe arrival system to help ensure students arrive safely at school each day. 

Starting this September, we will be introducing a new automated Student Absence Reporting System.  Therefore, you will need to create a NEW account to report your children’s absences online. 

You will receive an email in August with instructions on how to create your new account and download the mobile app.  You also will receive a magnet in September with the new Student Absence Reporting System details.  Unfortunately, since ownership of the reporting software has changed, we cannot simply transfer your child’s information to the new system.

Watch for more information in the summer.

 FREE FIRST RIDER PROGRAM TEACHES SAFETY TO YOUNG, FIRST TIME RIDERS

The First Rider program for young students who will be riding a school bus for the first time is back.  

The successful program, offered by Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario and local bus operators, will be held:

Friday, August 24, from 3-6 p.m.,

and

Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Families are welcome to attend the free sessions at any of the three locations:

Northumberland Mall in Cobourg

Lansdowne Place in Peterborough.

Pre-registration is not required.  Each session lasts about 20 minutes and will include a safety video and a on a school bus for children and their parents or guardians.  For details visit stsco.ca

Registration is now open for KPR’s free, annual Parent Conference. Registration continues until October 12 at www.kprschools.ca for:

2018 Parent Conference – Mental Health, Math & Modern Learning

Saturday, October 20

8:15 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty St.N., Bowmanville

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Greg Wells

The Ripple Effect: Sleep, Think, Eat & Move Better

Plus choice of workshops, agency displays, refreshments & child minding for ages 2 & older

**NEW this year: Workshops for Parents & Kids or Teens Together, and a Workshop Just for Teens!

 It’s all FREE. If you need assistance, have questions or if there are accommodations that would make the conference more accessible for you, your child or teen, please call 705-742-9773 or toll-free 1-877-741-4577, ext. 2001, or email judy_malfara@kprdsb.ca

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Second EdTechTeam Kawartha Summit Hosted by Bowmanville High School

 On November 17 and 18, over 200 administrators and teachers from all over Ontario will converge at Bowmanville High School to learn from certified teachers, trainers and their peers about the newest ways to engage Kindergarten-Grade 12 students in learning and integrating technology.

The event allows teachers to share meaningful and practical ways to utilize a variety of apps and online tools, including Google for Education.

“We are proud and excited to host an event of this high calibre for a second time,” Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Superintendent Gloria Tompkins said. “The feedback from participants in the last Summit was overwhelmingly positive. This is another step in continuing to integrate more technology into our classrooms as a tool to help our students thrive far into the future.”

"We're excited to be working with the KPR Board to host the Kawartha Summit,” EdTechTeam Canada's CEO Michelle Armstrong said.   “We have been producing Summits since July 2012, and in 2017 alone, EdTechTeam hosted over 50,000 participants at 540 live events worldwide. Educators all around the world have experienced a ‘mind blowing,’ ‘life changing,’ and ‘downright fun’ event often evaluated as ‘the best professional development of my career’.”

The Summit brings together K-12 teachers and administrators to learn ways to implement everything from individual lessons to school-wide technology programs, as a way to build 21^st Century skills in students while they learn the curriculum.

* For more information on registration and scheduling, go to: https://events.edtechteam.com/kawartha18

 Event Details:

Date and Time: Saturday, November 17, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. – Sunday, November 18, 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Location: Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty Street N., Bowmanville

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Bowmanville High School Contact: james_patenall@kprdsb.ca, 905-623-4416

EdTechTeam Contact: charity@edtechteam.com

Many parents and guardians have been wondering what effect the legalization of marijuana will have on  KPR schools. In short, KPR schools will treat cannabis in much the same way they treat alcohol: students of any age will not be allowed to use marijuana at schools, on school buses or field trips. 

 Once the new federal law comes into effect this October 17:

• non-medical marijuana use will be legal only for those age 19 and older 
• any student, at any age, could be suspended for possessing or being under the influence of cannabis at school
• any student who shares marijuana with others younger than 19 could be expelled from school
• it will be illegal for adults to use cannabis on, or within 20 metres of, school grounds
• it will be illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis, and drivers age 21 or under will not be allowed to have any cannabis in their system.

 If you have any questions about cannabis at school, please speak with your principal or vice-principal.  Further information on the new law is available at Ontario.ca/cannabis.  Information on how to talk to your child about cannabis can be found at Cannabis Information – CAMH.