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, February 24, 2013

February 24, 2013 Sunday Night Message

Good Evening,

Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night Update from General Lake Public School

On Tuesday, February 26 we have basketball at 8:15
On Wednesday, February 27 it is Pink Shirt Day as well as our character Assembly at 12:45.   After School we have our French Club until 5:00pm
On Thursday, February 28 we begin the day with our basketball club at 8:15. We will also be practising the emergency procedures for an earthquake in the morning. Teachers will be reviewing the protocol with students in the classrooms.
On Friday, March 1,  it is our hot lunch pizza.

The EQAO Support and Outreach Team is hosting a regional parent forum in Ottawa for boards of education in the eastern region on Saturday, March 23, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. If any parents are interested in attending this event please see the school blog for more information.

We are still looking for some donations of extra mittens to be used in our French Club for a sculpture called 'la montagne des mitaines perdu'.  Donations can be sent into the school and put in the 'Mitaines Perdu' bin located in the front entrance.




Registration has now begun for the Petawawa Minor Soccer league for their outdoor soccer.  They are also hosting some skills camps in March as well as a rep team tryout.  More information can be found at www.petawawaminorsoccer.ca/

Thanks and have a great evening. 

Thursday, February 21, 2013

EQAO Parent Forum – Saturday, March 23, 2013

The EQAO Support and Outreach Team is hosting a regional parent forum in Ottawa for boards of education in the eastern region on Saturday, March 23, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The parent forum will be held at the Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, K2K 2W2.

The forum is composed of two sessions. The first session, “Answering Parents’ Top Questions about EQAO Assessments,” will be delivered by members of the EQAO School Support and Outreach Team. This presentation will describe EQAO’s province-wide assessment program and will inform parents about the EQAO assessments and how parents can work with the school to support their child’s learning.

The second session features an educator and author from Queen’s University, Dr. Lynda Colgan, who will talk to parents about the importance of mathematics and how parents can encourage their child to see the value of mathematics in everyday life. 

EQAO will cover the following for each participant:

§  continental breakfast, refreshments and lunch;
§  mileage, according to Government of Ontario guidelines, and
§  accommodation, if required, according to Government of Ontario guidelines (participants travelling more than 160 kilometres round trip).

To register or for more information, please contact:

Jody Kitson-Roy           kitsonj@renfrew.edu.on.ca                613-758-2202
Jackie Stadnyk             stadnykj@renfrew.edu.on.ca              613-735-0151 ext 3321

JER'S VISON Postponed


Due to unexpected events, Mr Jeremy Diaz, from Jer's Vision, will not be at General Lake Public School on Feb 21, 2013.  His presentation is being postponed for a later date. The date will be announced on the school blog and by the Sunday Synervoice. Mr Diaz wished to send his sincerest apologies.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Monday, Feb 19, 2013

GOOD EVENING

Deb Legault here with your weekly update from General Lake Public School.

Yesterday select General Lake students competed at the Petawawa Legion for their Annual Public Speaking event.  As always, the students did a wonderful job and made us extremely proud.  Special congratulations goes out to Alec Lavoie who placed third in the Primary event; Fiona MacPherson who placed third in the Intermediate division and Remi Lavoie who placed first in the Junior division. Remi will go on to Eganville on March 2 for the Renfrew County competition.

Our February newsletter  is posted on our school blog for those that requested not to receive a hard copy. The hard copy will be sent out early this week.

On Tuesday and Thursday we have our basketball at 8:15 for students in grade 6,7, and 8.

On Wed, Feb 20 report cards will be distributed with the students. Also we have our after school French Club until 5:00pm.

Speaking of the French club, under the direction of a parent volunteer, Mrs Deschambault, we are beginning an artistic endeavour which we will call 'les montagne des mitaines perdu'.  If you have any extra lone mittens you would like to donate, please send these along to General Lake to be used for the sculpture.  We will begin this creation in French Club in March.

On Thursday Feb 21 we have a special presentation by the Director of the Phoenix Centre Mr Lubiniv  on Anxiety and Children.  I know many people are interested in this very topic and it is a concern for all as we raise our children in very stressful times.  Due to the popularity of this session we encourage all to make a special effort to take advantage of this opportunity and come out to General Lake at 6:00  until 7:30, even if you have not pre-registered.  It is sure to be an informative event brought to you by our School Council and the funds from the Pro-Grant.

Also on this day at 10:00 am junior students and at 11:00 am intermediate students will have the opportunity to take part in a special presentation by Jer's Vision. Jer's Vision works to stop bullying and discrimination in schools and communities in Canada, and abroad. More information can be found at www.jersvision.org.   As always parents are welcome to attend.

On Fri,  Feb 22 it is pita lunch.  Also Grade 8 students will have their Graduation photo at 1:00 pm.

We will also encourage all the students to wear red as we parade through the school with our Chinese New Year Parade at 2:45.

Enjoy the remainder of your family day.  Hope to see everyone for some of the wonderful events this week at General Lake Public School.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

February Newsletter


Learn, succeed … etudier, grandir
General Lake Public School
February 2013
 HYPERLINK "http://www.generallakenews.blogspot.com" www.generallakenews.blogspot.com
Principal: Mme Lizanne Lacelle                       Vice-Principal: Ms Deb Legault
1900 Borden Ave Petawawa   K8H2T6   613 687 2404

**** IMPORTANT DATES ****

Feb 20               Report Cards go home
                            French Club 3:40-5:00
Feb 21   Jer’s Vision Junior/ Intermediate
                           Anxiety and Children 6:00-7:30
Feb 22               Grade 8 Grad Photo /Chinese New      
                            Year Parade/ Wear Red
Feb 27               Pink Shirt Day/ Character Assembly
                            French Club 3:40-5:00
March 6            French Club 3:40-5:00
March 8            Name the New School Event
March 10          Daylight Savings Begins
March 11-15     Winter Break
May 27-June 7  EQAO

Excellence in Teaching and Learning

                       School wide SCIENCE FAIR:
Students from General Lake are invited to participate in our School-wide Science Fair
Grade 6-8: March 26 12:15 pm
Grade 1-5: March 28 12:15 pm

Students in Grade 6-8 who win the competition at the school level can become eligible to participate in the Renfrew County Science and Technology Fair.  Parents are responsible to register their children in this event if they qualify at the school level. 

Renfrew County Regional Science and Technology Fair  HYPERLINK "http://rcrsf.ca/" http://rcrsf.ca/
This year’s Renfrew County Regional Science and Technology Fair is April 5-6,  2013 at the Petawawa Civic Center.
Science/Technology Fairs are a chance for students to work on a project related to some aspect of science, typically an experiment, innovation or study. The students' work is presented at a science fair and the students are evaluated on their scientific thought, originality, understanding, and the exhibit itself.  
The best projects in each category are given awards and the best projects in the fair will move on to the Canada Wide Science Fair. This years’ award is an all expense paid trip to the CWSF. Canada-Wide Science Fair 2013 will be held in Lethbridge, Alberta, from May 11-18.   If you need further clarification of the rules please send an email to  HYPERLINK "mailto:info@rcrsf.ca?subject=Question" info@rcrsf.ca.  Registration closes March 31, 2013.






Safe, Respectful, Responsible and Caring Environment

Allergy Sensitive School
Parents are reminded that we have students in the school who have life threatening allergies to all nuts.  Please continue to check the ingredients of all food your child brings to school. Thank you for assisting us at the school in our efforts to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all.  With your cooperation we can minimize the risk of an allergic reaction.

Anxiety in Children and Strategies
Free information session with Gregory Lubimiv at General Lake PS on February 21st 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Anxiety is the most common disorder of children (and adults) today.  It is estimated that 8% to 10% of children suffer from anxiety disorder, but these can increase when stressful events occur.  Participants will have a clear understanding of what anxiety is and how it can appear in different forms for different children at different ages.  Participants will also be presented with treatment approaches for these children as well as strategies which can be used to decrease anxiety and/or develop greater resilience for children and youth in school and at home.

Habit of Mind for February: Caring

Snow Days
Hot Lunches
In case a snow day falls on hot lunch day, all hot lunches will be postponed until the next regular school day.
Snow Day: Before/After School activities
If a snow day falls on a day with a sporting event or French club day, the event will be cancelled. 

Wise Use of Resources

Moving? Posted?
The year is moving quickly and we are beginning preparations for next year.  It is important that we know which of our students will be remaining at General Lake Public School and which students are leaving the area.   If you are posted, plan to move, or know your child will not be attending General Lake Public School in September please inform the office.
Should your child not be returning to General Lake, it is important to keep your child’s records with you.  Most schools require proof of birth, immunization records, recent report card and the name, address  and phone number of last school attended.




Public Speaking
February 13th and 14th, General Lake Public School held its school wide Public Speaking Event.  Staff, students and parents gathered as students participated in what was an exciting, entertaining and informative 'Speak off'.  It was a very close race as the General Lake students demonstrated originality, fluency and a natural sincere manner in delivering their material.  Successful candidates are now invited to participate in the Royal Canadian Legion's Public Speaking Event on Sunday Feb 17 at 12:30 at Branch 517.  Congratulations to our top contestants in the primary Kaleb Thompson, Kathryne Easter, Alec Lavoie.  In the Junior level Bobbi Lavoie, Remi Lavoie, and Abby Jupp. And finally in the intermediate level Fiona MacPherson, Madisenn Walsh and Tiana Ingram.  Good luck General Lake.
                                    
Seuss Filled Magniferous Literacy Day
On January 24, 2013 it was a Seuss-filled Extravaganza at General Lake Public School in recognition of Family Literacy Day.  Students came to school in Seuss -inspired costumes during the day, then brought their family out for an evening of fun complete with an Italicious meal, a Book Swap and many Seussical activities.  This special day communicates the important message that reading and learning habits developed at an early age set the stage for our success later in life. Special thanks to the School Council and the General Lake student leaders for all their work organizing a very seussessful, fantabulous, magniferous event.

 Jer’s Vision Comes to General Lake
  Jer's Vision is a leader in anti-bullying and anti-discrimination programming. They are a youth led organization that is making a real difference in the communities they work in.                    
 This organization looks at diversity inclusively, this means they look at all forms of discrimination. They are also unique because their programming reaches out not just to the marginalized/minority populations, but also to the general population, thereby engaging them in taking a proactive role in preventing discrimination by promoting diversity themselves.                              
   General Lake is pleased to announce that Jer’s Vision will run a program with our junior and  intermediate students on February 21, 2013.  More information about the program can be found at  HYPERLINK "http://www.jersvision.org" www.jersvision.org.

Women in Aviation
Meet women in the field of aviation and learn about opportunities in the industry.
Thursday, March 7   6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Pembroke & Area Airport
176 Len Hopkins Dr, Petawawa
613-687-5300   HYPERLINK "http://www.flycyta.ca" www.flycyta.ca 


Family Day
There is nothing more valuable to families than time together.  And yet it seems tougher than ever to find, with so many of us living such busy lives.  That’s why, on Monday, February 18, 2013 –on the third Monday of February, Ontarians celebrate Family Day. This public holiday is a special day designed to spend some quality time with your family. We hope that you have made this day a special one for your family.     

                   A  Message From the School Council
     http://www.generallakeschoolcouncil.blogspot.ca/
The General Lake School Council would like to thank our parents for their participation in our Family Literacy Italicious dinner on January 24th. The evening was a great success because of your positive response. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our parent volunteer: Adelle Beminster, Lindsay Allan, Guylaine Lapierre, Lori Lavoie, and Sarah Perras for their precious assistance in making this event run smoothly. The School Council was able to offer this Italian meal at a low price because of the support of Moncion's in our Literacy evening and because of your Moncion's Receipts. Keep sending your stamped receipts. Also we would like to congratulate our ABC Life Literacy Canada door Prize winners: Chloé Crouzat, Mackenzie Carter Gorin and Willem Jobe.
A gentle reminder that you are invited to attend our information session on Anxiety in Children and Strategies with Mr Gregory Lubimiv from the Phoenix Center here at General Lake PS on February 21st 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.    Please note that our spring fundraiser for this year will feature a wonderful range of flower bulbs, more details to come in the following weeks. We look forward to seeing you at our next School Council meeting February 13th at 6:00pm in the School Library. 

We Create Change: 
‘Free The Children’ Penny Drive for Water
As part of our caring community and commitment to make a change globally, General Lake Public School is collecting pennies for water. 2500 pennies can provide clean water to one person for life in developing countries.  There is a container in the front lobby where you can drop them off. Thank you in advance for your donations. Pennies will be dropped off at the RBC the last week before the March Break.

County of Renfrew Child Care Division
Helping to make Renfrew County the best place to raise a child.
Funding available for Special Needs Resourcing Services and fee subsidies for children enrolled in licensed childcare facilities.
See website  HYPERLINK "http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/departments/social-services/child-care" http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/departments/social-services/child-care 




















Thursday, February 14, 2013

General Lake Public Speaking Winners

On February 13th and 14th, General Lake Public School held its school wide Public Speaking Event.  Staff, students and parents gathered as students participated in what was an exciting, entertaining and informative 'Speak off'.  It was a very close race as the General Lake students demonstrated originality, fluency and a natural sincere manner in delivering their material.  Successful candidates are now invited to participate in the Royal Canadian Legion's Public Speaking Event on Sunday Feb 17 at 12:30 at Branch 517.  Congratulations to our top contestants in the primary Kaleb Thompson, Kathryne Easter, Alec Lavoie.  In the Junior level Bobbi Lavoie, Remi Lavoie, and Abby Jupp. And finally in the intermediate level Fiona MacPherson, Madisenn Walsh and Tiana Ingram.  Good luck General Lake.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Sunday Feb 10 Message

Sunday night message from General Lake Public School

For those students that missed their pizza because of the snow day on Friday,  pizza will be available tomorrow Mon, Feb 11.  In the future all hot lunches will be postponed on Snow Days until the next school day.  Thanks to Mme Major for all her hard work on Friday re-organizing and delivering the hot lunch.

An exciting week at General Lake with our Public Speaking events.  On Wednesday, the Junior Intermediate selected students will participate in our school-wide event at 12:15 in the gymnasium.  On Thursday the selected Primary students will participate at 12:15 .  As always our General Lake parents are welcome to attend these exciting events. Successful candidates will then be invited to the Legion on the Sun, Feb 17 at 12:30 for their speech contest.

This week, to mark 'Love the Bus' month, students bused to General Lake P.S. are encouraged to show their appreciation to all of our bus drivers who deliver our children safely to and from school.  Please take some time at home to review the safety rules which include sitting quietly in their seat; listening to the drivers instructions; as well as not engaging in behaviour that could distract the drivers attention from the road.  Also we encourage all of the students  to say a little thank you to their driver for the extremely important job they do.

Also this week we will continue with our musical salute in honour of Black history month.  Various  artists music is featured each morning over the PA with a brief description of the historical contributions that have shaped today's music around the world.

So mark your calendars:
Mon Feb 11 Pizza for those that missed on Feb 8
Tues Feb 12 Basketball for our grades 6-8 students
Wed Feb 13 Junior Intermediate Speeches at 12:15
After school French Club until 5:00
School Council Meeting at 6:00pm
Thurs, Feb 14 Valentine's Day Remember nut free treats only
Basketball at 8:15;
Primary Speeches at 12:15
Friday, Feb 15  is our hot lunch pizza.
Sun, Feb 17 Public Speaking at the Petawawa Legion 12:30
Mon, Feb 18 Family Day -School Closed


Have a great week. I will be back on Family Day with the next weeks message.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Free Presentation: AFTER A SUICIDE Issues, CHallenges and Strategies

FREE PRESENTATION
AFTER A SUICIDE:
Issues, Challenges and Strategies
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cobden Arena, 43 Astrolabe Rd., Cobden - Upstairs Room

Presenter:     Greg Lubimiv, MSW CACPT-S
Executive Director
Phoenix Centre for Children and Families

Summary:
Coping with the death of a loved one is difficult enough, but when the death is through suicide the journey becomes even more challenging.

This free presentation will focus on the impact suicide has on the family, friends and community and the common questions and issues which can arise.

Greg will go through the myths and realities which can compound the pain of the loss and offer strategies and tools to help manage this.  Time will also be provided for questions from those attending in which Greg will respond to.


Registration:
There is no formal registration.  Just come and be part of this important presentation and discussion.  Children and youth are welcome to attend as well.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

SUNDAY FEB 3, 2013

GOOD EVENING,

Deb Legault here with your Sunday night update from General Lake Public School.

Hot lunch forms are due to the office.  If you have not already done so, please return on Monday, Feb 4.

Registrations is being held for the free information session on Anxiety in Children.  The presentation will be at General Lake Public School on Thursday Feb 21 from 6:00 to 7:30pm, Registrations are due to the school office by February 14. Childcare spaces are limited, so register early.

This Tuesday, Feb 5 and Thursday,  Feb 7, students in grade 6-8 are welcome to join us at 8:15 am for our Basketball club.  Forms are available in my office. If buses are cancelled, basketball will also be cancelled.

On Wednesday, Feb 6 it is National Winter Walk Day.  General Lake students will get involved by taking a walk outside for the last block of the day.  Also on Wednesday our first after school French club takes place from 3:40-5:00.  Special thanks to Mme Major for organizing this initiative in our school.

Then on Thursday, Feb 7 at 6:00 pm, an information session is being held at our school to talk about the new K-12 school. More information about the meeting is posted on the General Lake School Blog.

On Friday, Feb 8 we have our hot pizza lunch.

Thanks for your attention as we try to ensure you are kept up to date with the weekly events at General Lake.  Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

General Lake Provides Information Session on Anxiety in Children



 General Lake provides info session on Anxiety in Children 
Monday, Jan. 28, 2012, PETAWAWA – General Lake Public School and its parents’ council is presenting a free information session titled Anxiety in Children and Strategies. 
Executive Director of the Phoenix Centre Greg Lubimiv will host the event being held 
Thursday, Feb. 21 starting at 6 p.m. 
Lubimiv will discuss how anxiety affects children and anxiety disorder. 
Topics include what is anxiety? How common is it? Different types of anxiety, their signs as well as coping strategies will also be discussed. 
The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families is a children’s mental health treatment centre run by a volunteer board of directors and funded by the provincial government. 
Currently, The Phoenix Centre has 12 full time therapists and 19 Child and Youth Counselors working with children, youth, and their families to improve their mental health and well-being. 
Free childcare for children 12 and under will be available. 
To register or for more information please call the General Lake Public School at 613-687-2404. Please register by Feb. 14.