Up and Coming Events

Up and Coming Events
May 19 Victoria Day
May 21 Joint Council Meeting with Pinecrest at Pinecrest 6:00pm
May 23 Pizza
May 26 Grade 8 High Performance testing at Panet 6-8
May 27 EQAO first block language
May 28 EQAO first block language
May 29 EQAO first block language
May 30 Hot lunch pita
June 1 Armed Forces Day
June 2 EQAO first block math
June 3 EQAO first block math
June 4 EQAO first block math
Talent Show auditions Grade 1-3
June 5 Talent Show auditions 4-6 School Council 6:00pm
June 6 Talent Show auditions kindergarten Sundaes for $2
June 9 Pa Day
June 10 Talent Show auditions missed/Track and Field (tentative)
June 13 Talent show rehearsal for school am Talent Show for parents 12:15 Spirit Day
June 15 Father's Day
June 16 Kindergarten Open House
June 17 PIC meeting 5:30 Board office
June 19 Closing assembly/Year end Celebration 4:30-6:00
June 20 Spirit Day
June 23 Grade 8 Graduation 12:15 Report Cards go home
June 27 Last Day of classes































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Sunday, December 15, 2013

Sunday Night Update December 15

Good evening Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night Update from General Lake Public School.  This is the last week before our holidays so you can mark your calendar with the following events. We begin the week on Monday, December 16 Day 2. We have our rehearsal at 12:15 for our holiday concert.
On Tuesday, December 17 parents are invited to attend our annual holiday concert at 12:15 in the gym.
On Wednesday Dec 18 our orders for our Milk program are due. Hot lunch orders are also due for the January February orders.  Last week there was some confusion over the hot lunch due to the incorrect form posted on the blog.  I believe most errors have been corrected, but if you still have concerns please contact the school. We thank you for your patience and understanding. Also on Wednesday we will be judging for our door decorating contest.
On Thursday we will have our character assembly for the month of December for cooperation beginning at 12:15. 
With this special week of festivities I do remind all parents to remember that any food sent into the school should be clearly labelled as nut-free in order to eliminate any undue stress for any of our students who are highly allergic. 
Friday December 20th is a Pa Day for myself and support staff so we will be in the building. Our teaching staff however has an unpaid leave day so they will not be available.
 If you have not had a chance to check out the Lost and Found please stop by before we pack in up on the holidays.  Also there will be a sign up sheet located in the front foyer for parents able to assist with our hot lunches.
Finally a last reminder that raffle tickets this week will still be available for the beautiful gingerbread house located in our front foyer. Please support our grade 8 student Kamrie as she fundraises to support her humanitarian trip to Kenya. You can check out her facebook site at Kamrie for Kenya. 
I will return on January 5 with your weekly update, as school will resume on January 6.
On behalf of the staff I wish all of our families a safe and happy holiday and we look forward to continuing the learning after the break in the New Year.  Hope to see everyone on Tuesday!

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Sunday Night Message Dec 8

Good evening Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night Update from General Lake Public School.  
This week begins on Monday Dec 9 Day 2. Our Grade 3 students are reminded they have swimming at Dundonald Hall in the afternoon. On Tuesday Day 3 students from our junior classes will be participating in a Peer Mediation Training session in the gym as part of our Champlain Healthy Schools Commitment. On Wednesday Dec 11 Ms Marquardt's class will be holding their annual class potluck. On Thursday and Friday Mrs Ferguson's class are pleased to open their own little holiday gift shop for students with all proceeds going to World Vision to purchase a goat.
The season of giving continues as the 'We Create change' initiative continues to collect lose change to reach their goal of collecting $100.00 to help build schools in developing countries.   Also Kamrie will begin selling the raffle tickets for the beautiful Gingerbread House on display in our front foyer.  Students can buy 2 tickets for $1.00 or 5 tickets for $2.00.   A reminder this is the last week we will be collecting snowsuits for CPAN. Please drop off all gently used suits by Tuesday.  Our Lost and Found will be washed, packed up and donated to charity after December 20. If you have not had a chance, please check out the shelves located in our front foyer to retrieve lost items.  Finally our January February hot lunch order was sent out last week. Please return your order by December 17th.  Have a great evening!

Jan-Feb hot lunch form

General Lake Public School
1900 Borden Avenue
Petawawa, Ontario K7H 2T6
Phone: (613) 687-2404 / Fax: (613) 687-2405
General Lake January & February Hot Lunches
December 6, 2013
Dear Parents / Guardians,
This order period we are pleased to announce a change to our pizza provider. We will now be receiving our
whole wheat crust, cheese pizza from 2-4-1 Pizza in Petawawa. We hope everyone enjoys the new pizza, please let us know what you think! Remember to pack extra food to complete your child’s lunch. Please include payment in full by cash or cheque payable to General Lake Public School with the exact amount and return it with your child by Tuesday December 17, 2013.
Please do not mix hot lunch money with other school programs (milk, Scholastic, etc). Return this form to the
school with your child in a sealed envelope or Ziploc bag, to avoid losing money.
If payment is for more than one child, please fill out one form per child and send the forms together with one
child.
*No refund* will be given if your child is absent from school on a hot lunch day.
If the buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, Hot Lunch for that day will also be cancelled and orders for that day will be postponed until the next order period. If sending your child on the snow day, please pack a full lunch.
Thank you for your continued support!
***********************************************************************************
General Lake January & February Hot Lunches Form
**Due date: Tuesday December 17th, 2013**
Child’s Name:__________________________________________________________
Teacher’s name:_________________________________Room Number:_________
Friday January 10th # of cheese pizza slices: ________________@ $2.00 =______________
Friday January 17th # of cheese pizza slices: ________________@ $2.00 =______________
Friday January 24th # of Chicken Pitas: _______________ @*$3.00 =______________
No lettuce ⃝ and/or No Sauce O
Friday February 7th # of cheese pizza slices: _________________@ $2.00 =______________

Friday February 14th # of cheese pizza slices: _________________@ $2.00 =______________

Friday February 21st # of cheese pizza slices: _________________@ $2.00 =______________

Friday February 28th # of Chicken Pitas: _______________ @*$3.00 =______________

No lettuce and/or No sauce

TOTAL $=__________
Payment may be made by cash or cheque payable to General Lake Public School. Please fill out one form per child, and
 
 
return the form with your child by Tuesday December 17th , 2013. If payment is for more than one child, please fill out one

form per child and send the completed forms together with your child in a sealed envelope or Ziploc bag. No change will

be given, so please send exact amount. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact a member of



General Lake School Council at (613) 687-2404.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Sunday Night Message Dec 1

Good evening Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night Update from General Lake.  We begin our week on Monday Dec 2 Day 2. On Friday we have our Pizza hot lunch. We have a couple up and coming events to announce. First our we create change initiative continues as we collect that spare change to help provide education for developing countries through our Free the Children global initiative.  Also our holiday concert is beginning to take shape. Please mark your calendar for December 17 at 12:15.  Finally we are please to announce our 'Show your True Colours' event. From now until the end of January students can nominate their peers for demonstrating a positive attitude, random acts of kindness, as well as tremendous effort in putting a stop to bullying in our school. Students are ask to submit the name, grade as well as a couple reasons for their nominations. Winners will receive a free meal at Kelseys; a stop-a bully.ca t-shirt and an opportunity to sign the Kelseys banner. Finally I am very pleased to tell you about Kamrie for Kenya. Kamrie is one of our grade 8 students who is hoping  to go to Kenya this up coming summer to help with humanitarian efforts.  As part of her fundraising efforts she has made a gingerbread house that she will be selling raffle ticket for over the next two weeks. Tickets will be 2 for $1 or 5 for $2.  She will also have large gingerbread boys and girls for $5 each and gingerbread trees for $15 that can be ordered.  There is a page on Facebook called Kamrie for Kenya where you can see pictures   That's all for this week. Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Sunday Night Update Nov 24

Good evening Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night update from General Lake Public School.  This week we begin on Monday , Nov 25 Day 2 with a volleyball practice at 8:30. Also if you still have some photo orders, please get those in to the school for Lifetouch by Monday.  On Wednesday our intermediate boys are at Bishop Smith for the volleyball tournament and our Grade 3's are at DunDonald pool for their Swim to Survive Program. On Friday it is National Jersey Day. We encourage all students to show their School Spirit by wearing their favourite team jersey. We will also be having our monthly character assembly at 2:45, when we celebrate the achievements of our students in the area of initiative. Parents, as always are welcome to attend.  It is our hot lunch pita day.  
Everyday millions of children are deprived of a basic necessity...education. Our intermediate 'We Club' is trying to make a difference by asking students to bring in their spare change to give to developing countries to educate their children.  Collection boxes are located in the front entrance.  . Finally our intermediate classes have been busy creating healthy eating campaign posters. Students are encouraged to read the posters and think about their eating habits.  
We are just a few more weeks until the holidays. Please mark your calendar for December 17th when we will be having our annual holiday concert at 12:15. Enjoy the rest of your evening,

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Sunday Night Update Nov 17

Good evening Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night Update from General Lake Public School. Our week begins on Monday Day 2. Intermediate students have their Volleyball practice at 8:30. Monday is the last day for raffle ticket sales. Intermediate students organized the raffle to help support the cost of their year end trip.   Monday  is also the last day of our Bookfair. The Scholastic bookfair will close at 4:00 today as we will pack it up for pick up on Tuesday.  
Wednesday is a big day at General Lake as our Grade 8 girls are off to their Volleyball tournament. We will also have presentations for our  classes from Jer’s Vision. Dancefit has also been changed to Wednesday with the change in our day schedule.  Wednesday evening at 6:00 we have our School Council Meeting. All parents are welcome to attend.
Thursday is or last day of Ned Yoyo sales.     On Friday it is our hot lunch Pizza. Have a great evening

Monday, November 11, 2013

Sunday Night Update -November 11, 2013


 Good Evening Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night Update from General Lake Public School. Its a great week at Lake beginning with our Remembrance Day assembly at 10:00 am on Monday, November 11. Due to the early set up, our Volleyball practice will be cancelled. Volleyball continues on Wed and Fri for our intermediate students. On Tuesday our Book fair begins in the library from 9-4 each day. Also that day we have a special presentation for our Grade 7/8 students from MADD. On Wednesday, get out your yo-yo's for our NED presentation. Yo-yo's will be available for purchase for 5 days following the presentation beginning at $7.00 each. Our grade 3's will be gone this afternoon on their swimming program. On Thursday we end the week with a 'Walk Like an Egyptian' spirit day. If you did not get your hot lunch forms into the school the School Council will accept orders on Monday. Friday is our PA Day. Progress Reports will be sent out on Tuesday and interviews are being scheduled either Thursday evening or Friday. A note should've gone home last week. Please return those on Monday. Confirmation times will be sent out on Tuesday. Please contact your teacher if you did not get a time. Its another great week to be at Lake!

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Hot Lunches Nov and Dec


General Lake Public School
1900 Borden Avenue
Petawawa, Ontario K7H 2T6
Phone: (613) 687-2404 / Fax: (613) 687-2405
General Lake Hot Lunches
November and December
October 21, 2013
Dear Parents / Guardians,
Thank you for the support with our first Hot Lunch Campaign. Enclosed you will find an order form to
purchase lunches beginning November 8 at the first nutritional break. Remember to pack extra food to
complete your child’s lunch. Please include payment in full by cash or cheque payable to General Lake
Public School with the exact amount and return it with your child by Monday October 28, 2013.
Please do not mix hot lunch money with other school programs (milk, Scholastic, etc). Return this form to the school with your child in a sealed envelope or Ziploc bag, to avoid losing money.

If payment is for more than one child, please fill out one form per child and send the forms together with one child.

*No refund* will be given if your child is absent from school on a hot lunch day.


If the buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, Hot Lunch for that day will be postponed until the next order period. If sending your child on that day, please pack a full lunch.
All Proceeds will go towards supporting programs in our school
Thank you for your continued support!
General Lake November & December Hot Lunches Form
 
 
 
 
**Due date: Monday October 28th, 2013**
Child’s Name:__________________________________________________________

Teacher’s name:_________________________________Room Number:_________

Friday November 8th # of cheese pizza slices: ________________@ $2.00 =______________

Friday November 22nd # of cheese pizza slices: ________________@ $2.00 =______________

Friday November 29th # of Chicken Pitas: _______________ @*$3.00 =______________

No lettuce and/or No sauce

Friday December 6th # of cheese pizza slices: _________________@ $2.00 =______________

Friday December 13th # of cheese pizza slices: ________________@ $2.00 =______________

Friday December 20th # of Chicken Pitas: _______________ @*$3.00 =______________

No lettuce and/or No sauce




TOTAL $=__________
 
 
Payment may



Payment may be made by cash or cheque payable to General Lake Public School. Please fill out one form per child,


and return the form with your child by Monday October 28th , 2013. If payment is for more than one child, please fill

out one form per child and send the completed forms together with your child in a sealed envelope or Ziploc bag.

No change will be given, so please send exact amount. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to




contact a member of General Lake School Council at (613) 687-2404.



Sunday, November 3, 2013

November 3 Sunday Night Update

Good Evening! Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night update from General Lake Public School.
The week begins on Monday, Nov 4 Day 3
Intermediate students have volleyball on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 8:30. 
General Lake is proud to announce Le Chef a Lecole will be visiting our school on Monday and Tuesday. All immersion students will be taking part in this unique hands on experience. Students in the Grade 6,7 ,and 8 Core French program will also be taking part.
On Thursday, Nov 7 students in Kindergarten to grade 3 will experience the Legions Colour presentation at 10:30 in the gym. Parents, as always are welcome to attend, as we recognize the importance of Remembrance Day and those that serve for our country.
On Friday, It is hot lunch pizza. Also at 12:30 we will be having a lock down drill and evacuation.  Members of the OPP and the MP's will be on hand as we practice this important safety measure.  We will evacuate to the Southside Community Centre at approximately 1:00pm. 
Finally, a couple announcements from our School Council. Please remember to send all money into the school in a sealed envelop or bag. Also just a reminder the Council does not reimburse the cost if the student is absent. That being said, at times, staff at the school have reimbursed funds if they purchase the hot lunch from the absent student. But just remember this is just a courtesy and should not be expected.
Don't forget to continue to send in that Canadian Tire Money as well as those stamped Moncion receipts.

Mark your calendars for some of the exciting events:
 Nov 11 we will be having our Remembrance Day Service.
On Nov 12 our Bookfair will begin.
Thanks and enjoy the remainder of your evening.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Sunday Night Update October 28


Mon Day 3
Tues Day 4
Wed Day 5
Thurs Day 1
Fri Day 2
Good evening. Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night update from General Lake Public School. A big thank you to staff, students, and parents for their tremendous support this past week. As many know, I was away with a family emergency and I really appreciate how smoothly things ran in my absence.
 I would like to give one last reminder that Free The Children's Craig Keilburger is coming to Pembroke next week Nov 2 at our Annual Parent Engagement Symposium. Craig Keilburger is the founder of the We movement, one that drives many of our General Lake's initiatives .  I invite all parents to bring their children out to hear him speak.   Registration is on the Board website and it is due tomorrow. Even if you cannot attend the workshops later in the day, I encourage you to come out.
Its a great week to be at Lake with an exciting week of events. Beginning on Monday Day 3Mme MacPhee Grade 4/5 and Mrs  Fergusons Grade 4/5 classes will be going to Huglis for a field trip. Please dress students appropriately for the weather.
On Mon, Wed, and Fri at 8:30 Intermediate students have volleyball practice in the gym. 
On Tuesday October 29 the Remembrance Day Posters are due to Mme Robillard
On Wednesday we have an extremely busy day. First it is the last day for our 'WE Starve Hunger' Food Drive. Please check out those cupboards and give generously. It looks like this will be our most successful drive yet.
The intermediate students will be performing plays for the classes throughout the day.
At 12:15 we have two guest speakers, Brampton wrestler Ohenewa Akuffo and Tim Gerritts from the Right to Play program. They will be speaking with our Grade 3-8 students about the importance of sport and keeping physically fit.
Halloween Celebrations will take place from 1-2 with alternative activities provided to accommodate all students. 
Spookygrams will be delivered the last nutrition break. Its not to late to get your Spookygrams. Mrs Marquardt's class will be accepting orders on Monday. Order form is located on the Blog.
It is black and orange spirit day and I have left it up to individual teachers whether they permit costumes.  If you are sending costumes, please ensure they don't have toy weapons and masks are only to be worn during appropriate class times.
On Friday we have our character assembly for Optimism from 1-2:00. As always parents are welcome to attend any of our presentations in the gym. 
Registration is due this week  for our Annual Gift and Craft show tentatively booked for  Nov 16. If you are interested please contact a member of our School Council or myself for more information.
One final opportunity for our Grade 7-8 students: The legislative Assembly is taking applications for  Pages. More info is located on the blog about this exciting opportunity. Please contact me at school if you are interested and fulfill the qualifications.
Have a great week everyone.

Legislative Page Program for Grade 7-8 students


Legislative Page program for Grade 7-8 students-Applications Due November 15
 
 
Each year approximately 140 young students from across Ontario are selected to participate in the Legislative Page Program.  This is a unique educational experience open to all Ontario students enrolled in grades 7 or 8, and provides an opportunity to work in the Legislative Chamber as well as explore the history and traditions of the Legislative Assembly. 
The Program is designed for outgoing, high-achieving, community-involved students who have demonstrated responsibility and leadership.  Legislative Pages experience the provincial legislature in action, meet key parliamentary and political figures, and learn first-hand about Ontario’s Parliament and legislative process.  They also have the opportunity to forge new lifelong friendships with peers from all over Ontario.
The Page Program is only offered when the provincial legislature is in session, usually from mid-February until early June and from early September until mid-December.
Selected students are granted a leave of absence from their school to serve their term of duty as Pages.  While at Queen’s Park, Pages are under the direction of the Page Program Coordinator who is a certified Ontario teacher.  Pages receive an honorarium of $15.00 per day during their term of duty.
 
Before you begin the Application Process
Discuss your intention to apply to the Legislative Page Program in Toronto with your parents/guardians and teachers.
You must meet the academic and other eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

Students MUST:
• Be currently in grade 7 or grade 8
• Attend school in Ontario
• Have an academic standing of Level 4 (80 % or higher)

In addition students should:
• Demonstrate involvement in a variety of extra-curricular activities, both in and outside of school
• Demonstrate responsibility, maturity, teamwork, commitment and leadership
• Have an interest in current affairs
• Have strong social skills and get along well with peers and adults 

Application Deadlines

Your completed application must be submitted to the Legislative Page Program by:
June 30 for the Fall Parliamentary Session (September to December)
November 15 for the Spring Parliamentary Session (February to June)
Grade 7 students may apply to both Sessions - November 15 & June 30
Grade 8 students may only apply to the Spring Session - November 15
 
The Application Process
There are three steps to the application process that must be completed in the following order:
1. Write an essay (750 words, double-spaced)
2. Fill in the Online Application Form (and include your essay)
3. Complete the Consent Form
Applications are accepted from April 15 until June 30 and from September 15 until November 15.

The Essay
Applicants must answer the following two-part question in essay format. Remember to use specific examples to support your application and to demonstrate why you would be the best candidate.

1. Tell us what experiences, achievements (academic, athletic and community) and activities you have been involved in at school, at home or in your community which demonstrate your leadership, responsibility and interpersonal skills.
2. Explain why you are the ideal candidate for the Legislative Page Program and describe the unique qualities you would bring to the program.

Online Application
In order to complete the online application, you will need the following:
• Your first and last name, complete home address (including the postal code), and home telephone number
• Parent/Guardian information (names, daytime telephone numbers and an e-mail address)
• Current academic average (if you aren't sure, ask your teacher)
• Current school information (school name, address, phone number, principal's name)
• Name of the provincial riding where you live and the name of your MPP. If you are unsure about your provincial riding (electoral district), you can check the Elections Ontario website
• Your completed essay (you will have to copy & paste your essay directly into the online application)
• Access to a printer (print a copy of your completed application and the Consent Form)

Consent Form
The Consent Form must be signed by your parents/guardians, your teacher and your school principal and it must be submitted by your school directly to the Legislative Page Program.

Print the Consent Form and ask a parent or guardian to sign it. Then, take it to school and give it to your teacher to complete - choose the teacher you think knows you best. After your teacher has signed it, give the form to your principal. Your Principal must sign it and return the form to the Legislative Page Program by e-mail: page_application@ontla.ola.org or by fax: 416-325-3842.

To complete your application, signed Consent Forms must be received by the deadline.

Next Steps
1. Write your essay! Remember to write 750 words, double-spaced.
2. Make sure you have all the information listed above.
3. Complete the ONLINE APPLICATION (requires Adobe Reader).
4. Print the Consent Form
5. Complete the Consent Form. Get the required signatures and have your school submit the form by the deadline.

Are you ready?
 
 

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Homework Help Available to Grade 7-8 Students

Information for Homework Help 2013-2014 for Elementary Schools


Background Information

  • Homework Help is once again available for the students in our Board for the 2013-2014 school year.
  • It provides one-on-one free math tutoring, as well as many other resources, for every student in grade 7 to 10.
  • Tutors will be available every Sunday to Thursday from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm until late June.
  • Student Accounts:

  • Grade 7 students will need to use their OEN and birthdate to create their account for the website.
  • The accounts for the Grade 8 students are still active from last year.

  • A student can recover their account from last year using their OEN and birthdate to confirm their eligibility.

  • Students who did not register for Homework Help in a last year can create a new account using their OEN and birthdate.

  • Teachers and parents can still register for their own accounts to access all of the resources, except to ask a question in the live tutor sessions.

Student Registration Packages will be sent out shortly



Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Detour Oct 22-Nov 1

This is an important message from General Lake Public School regarding transportation. From Tuesday October 22nd to Friday Nov 1st parents will not be able to drop off or pick up students in front of the school, or in the staff parking lot.   Instead, please use the entrance at the back of the school by the play structure and parking lot numbered 1690-1711 Borden Ave accessed off Wolfe Ave.  Parents of Kindergarten students are asked to park and walk their child through the school yard to the front kinder area to ensure their safe arrival.


The buses will be using the current staff parking lot as their turn around.  Staff will be parking on the other side of the school.

We would also like to advise parents that there may be a slight delay in drop off times in the afternoon due to construction delays.  

Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

Delays due to Closure of Borden Ave

Due to the closure of Borden Ave to assist in the installation of water and sewer for the new residences in this area Tier 2 buses will not be able to access General Lake Public School lay-by effective October 22, 2013  - November 1st   for pick-up and drop-off.

The route the buses will be taking to drop off and pick up students is as follows:

Vehicles will need to access General Lake P.S. by turning onto Borden Ave off of Dundonald Dr. Once the vehicles are traveling on Borden Ave they will proceed to 2080 Borden Ave where they will make a left hand turn at the parking lot entrance onto a gravel road  provided by the construction company connecting the PMQ lot and the teacher parking lot (a flag-man will be provided to assist in this detour).  The gravel section of the detour will be in effect for an estimate of two days and then the drivers will be able to enter the teacher’s parking lot via the paved entrance until the end of construction. They will proceed into the teachers parking lot (which will be kept clear of parked vehicles) and drop off students at the school (where a staff member will be waiting) and then turn around in the lot.

We ask that parents not drive on Borden Ave in front of the school to either drop off or pick their kids up on these days given the increase in bus traffic that they instead use the entrance at the back of the school by the play structure and parking lot numbered 1690-1711 Borden Ave accessed off Wolfe Ave.  We also ask that you advise parents and guardians that there may be a slight delay in drop off times in the afternoon for all students getting bused from General Lake P.S. due to the detour on the dates specified.

 
Our recommendations for walkers/ cyclists are as follows:

  • Students that are approaching on Borden Ave coming from the direction of Wolfe Ave should be             advised that they are to use the entrance into the school yard at the back of the school by the play structure and parking lot numbered 1690-1711 Borden Ave.
  • Students that are coming onto Borden Ave from Dundonald Dr are to enter the school via the teachers parking lot and are advised to use extra caution as there will be more bus traffic on these days as the buses will be using this portion of Borden Ave to go to and from General Lake P.S.  Please advise parents they may want to consider supervising walker/bikers on these days as there will be a lot of heavy equipment and a big hole where they would normally cross.

 

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Good evening. Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night update from General Lake. This week Monday begins on Day 3. On Mon, Wed, and Fri Grade 7-8 students are invited to join Mme Malette for Volleyball at 8:30.  On Friday, we have our hot lunch pizza. Orders for Spooky Grams are also due.
A note went out to class this week about our Spooky Gram fundraiser. Intermediate students are fundraising for an end of the year trip.  Spooky grams will be delivered second break on Oct 31st. Please send in forms by Friday. Form is also available on the blog.
School events and activities will now be posted on my new Twitter account. You can access my site at www.twitter.com/DebbieLegault
The School Council is also now accepting registrations for our Annual Gift and Craft Show on November 16 10:00am until 4:00. Please contact a member of our school council at 6136872404 for more information.
Enjoy the rest of your evening!

Spooky Grams Due Oct 25th

As part of a classroom fundraiser for the intermediate students, Mrs Marquardts class is selling a special Halloween treat.
Spooky Grams will be packaged (nut-free) and delivered to your child's class second break on Oct 31st. Each Spooky Gram will contain several yummy treats and can be delivered to family and friends.
Students can order and send a treat to a friend, to take home for themselves, or even send anonymously to a special person.
Orders need to be returned to classroom teacher by Oct 25th. Spooky Grams are $1.50.
Your child's Name ___________________________________
Teacher and class number ______________________________
Please include first and last name and put (?) for anonymous sender.
To: ______________________ Room # _____ From __________________________
To: ______________________ Room # _____ From __________________________
To: ______________________ Room # _____ From __________________________
To: ______________________ Room # _____ From __________________________
If needed, please continue list on the back of the sheet
Total number of Spookygrams ordered ______($1.50 each) for total of $ ____________

Friday, October 11, 2013

October 14 Update from General Lake


Good evening Deb Legault here with your weekly update from General Lake Public School
Another great week to be at the Lake as we continue with our food and snowsuit collection. Please continue to send in donations.  
Please make it a point to check out our Lost and Found, as it is overflowing.  
Our School Council is proud to present a Canadian Tire Money Drive.  Proceeds will go towards purchasing playground equipment. Please send along any Canadian Tire money and deposit in front entrance container.   If you have any gently used playground equipment, we can also use donations.  
Mark your calendar for the following events:

Oct 15  Day 4 La Montague Fundraising Due
Oct 16  Day 5 Deployment in the am Lockdown: Hold and Secure Practice 1:00am
Oct 17  Day 1
Oct 18  Day 2  Hot Lunch pizza  -World’s Largest Science Lesson –Hat Spirit Day and Photo orders are due in the office
Finally with the construction our parking lot has become even more congested and a source of frustration for many. Please do not stop and block the entrance by the siidewalk. Cars should proceed into the parking lot following the right and loop around exiting around the outside.  
A final call for parent volunteers who are available to assist on Oct 22 to a trip to Huglis. We are short parent volunteers and could really use your help if you have a recent criminal background check.  Call Deb at the school if you are able to help.
Enjoy the rest of your holiday and we will see everyone tomorrow morning.  Good night

Sunday, October 6, 2013

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2013



Good evening. Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night Update from General Lake Public School.
This week we continue the 'We starve Hunger Food Drive'.  It is shaping up to be a really successful event with nearly 100 items collected already. Keep that food coming!
Our lost and found continues to overflow with items.  Please make it a point to stop by and check out the items. We have a significant amount of smaller items, likely belonging to our Kindergarten students.
On Mon (Day 5) the cross country competitive run meets at 8:30. Runners are asked to bring in all permission forms on Monday.
 On Tuesday (Day 1) we have the fun run at 8:30. Later in the day, we have a motivational speaker from Free The Children coming to speak with our junior intermediate students about how they can make a difference in our world. Hot lunch forms are also due to the office.
It is Fire Safety week, and on Wednesday, October 9  (Day 2) members of the local fire department will join our our k-4  students for an informative session in the gym. That evening at 6:00pm parents are welcome to join our fundraising committee in the school library to plan the fundraising events for the year.
On Thursday (Day 3) our competitive cross country team is off to Hugli's.  Runners are asked to arrive at 8:30.
Friday is a Pa Day and most of our staff will be at General Panet, as we make plans to unite at Valour.
Don't forget our La Montague fundraiser is due Oct 15. Also submissions for our yearbook cover design contest are due November 14.
Operation Snowsuit has begun and General Lake is collecting new and/or gently used snowsuits and footwear on behalf of CPAN. Please take this opportunity to check your closets and donate any clean gently used snowsuits and/or boots.
Finally, National Family Week is October 7th to 12th and is PACKED with activities for the whole family! This year's theme is "Strong Families, Strong Communities" and focuses on family/community involvement throughout the Petawawa area! Check out the blog for more information
On behalf of the staff, I wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend. I will be back with a weekly update on Monday evening.  














Saturday, October 5, 2013

National Family Week Oct 7-12


NPhoto: National Family Week is October 7th to 12th and is PACKED with activities for the whole family! This year's theme is "Strong Families, Strong Communities" and focuses on family/community involvement throughout the Petawawa area! Don't miss the Main Event!

Check out the calendar of events and get involved! For more information call 613-687-7587 ext. 3225.
National Family Week is October 7th to 12th and is PACKED with activities for the whole family! This year's theme is "Strong Families, Strong Communities" and focuses on family/community involvement throughout the Petawawa area! Don't miss the Main Event. Check out the calendar of events and get involved! For more information call 613-687-7587 ext. 3225.

Spooky Grams Coming Soon to General Lake!



SPOOKY GRAMS

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s);

As part of a classroom fundraiser for our end of the year trip, the grade 7/8’s from Mrs. Marquardt’s class have decided to sell a special Halloween treat.
Spooky Grams will be packaged (nut-free) and delivered to your child’s classroom second break on the 31st of October.  Each Spooky Gram will contain several small yummy treats and can be delivered to friends and family alike.  
You can have a treat sent to a friend, send some to yourself to take home, or even send one anonymously to a special someone ;) 
Orders for your child need to be returned to your classroom teacher by the 25th.  Spooky Grams are $1.50.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Marquardt’s Class


Your child’s name: _________________________

Teacher and Class number _____________________
Please include first and last name and put a ? for anonymous sender. 

To: ________________   Room # ___   From: _________________

To: ________________   Room # ___   From: _________________

To: ________________   Room # ___   From: _________________

To: ________________   Room # ___   From: _________________

 (if you need more space please continue list on back of sheet)

Number of Spooky Grams ordered _____($1.50 each) for total of   $______


OPERATION SNOWSUIT AT GENERAL LAKE



 Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network 
c/o The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families 
130 Pembroke Street West, Pembroke, ON, K8A 5M8 
Phone: (613)735-2374 Fax: (613)735-2378 
October 2013 
Dear Parent/Guardian, 
My name is Lyn Smith, Coordinator of Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN). 
For the past few years CPAN has run a snowsuit and footwear campaign called Operation Snowsuit, the goal of this campaign is to ensure that every child living in our community has appropriate clothing and footwear for our severe Canadian winter. We are starting the 2013 campaign as the weather is already turning cool and we want to be ready before the cold weather hits. We are asking for your help to reach this goal. 
Starting immediately your school will be collecting new and/or gently used snowsuits and footwear on behalf of CPAN. Please take this opportunity to check your closets and donate any snowsuits and/or boots that your child (or children) may have outgrown. Please note: These must be clean and in good repair as CPAN does not have facilities or the manpower to clean or repair these items. We are always very short of snow pants and larger snowsuits boots etc. (men’s and ladies sizes) as our youth also enjoy being warm and dry. New items and/or cash donations are also very gratefully received. 
If you or someone you know is in need help please feel free to call, CPAN can be reached at 613-735-2374 ex 250. Please leave a detailed message. We will need to know: your name and a phone number where you can be reached, the name of the child in need including their snowsuit and boot size and gender of your child/children (we wouldn’t want to give a girls snowsuit to a boy and vice-versa). We have already started taking requests. 
Since this program started we have been able to keep hundreds of children warm and dry, we have always been able to fill each and every request. Last winter we helped 339 children and youth (these included children who had not yet been born, up to 18 year olds). Any help that you can provide is gratefully appreciated, and I would like to thank you in advance for your time, and for any support you may give to this very worthy cause. 
Yours truly, 
Lyn Smith, Coordinator 
Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN 

Sunday, September 29, 2013

September 29, 2013 Sunday Night update


Good Evening. Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night update from General Lake. As you probably know parts of Borden are closed due to the installation of water and sewer for the new residences in this area. There will continue to be delays until Nov 1 which effects drop off times as well as access to the road.
General Lake is pleased to announce a cover design contest for our Yearbook.  Entries are due November 14.
Our Hot lunches are back by popular demand starting Oct 18. Watch for the forms to be distributed this week. Forms also available on the blog.
Our 'We Starve Hunger' food drive was officially launched at our September Character Assembly. Students are asked to bring in a canned food item or for those that celebrate Halloween, they can trick or treat for canned foods rather than candy. Specific food items requested by the food bank include rice, canned tomato sauce, baby food items, canned vegetables and more. Please check out the blog for a complete list. Students interested in trick or treating should see me and pick up a planning package.
Our Lost and Found is beginning to overflow. Please make it a point to stop by the school to look through the items.
School Council Blog is up and running. Please check it out at http://generallakeschoolcouncil.blogspot.ca/. There is a link on the School Blog. 
Now mark your calendars for another week of exciting events at General Lake:
Sept 30 Day 5 Competitive Run at 8:30
Thanks to our School Council and the funds you helped raise, we are proud to present the 'Power of One' Anti-bullying performance. Parents are welcome to attend. 12:15 Grade 4-8 and 1:00 Kindergarten - 3. More information about this program is located on the Blog.
Oct 1 Day 1 Fun Run at 8:30 Endangered species presentation from Grade 4-8 students at 1:00
Oct 2  Day 2 Competitive Run at 8:30 6:00pm Fund-raising Committee meeting
Oct 3 Day 3 Fun Run at 8:30
Oct 4 Day 4 Competitive Run is cancelled due to our Grade 7/8 going to Brockville to represent the school in a Cross Country Event.
Sat is World Teachers Day.  We are asking students to take some time this week to show their appreciation to their teachers by a kind word or thoughtful deed.

Another great week. Enjoy the rest of your evening.