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































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Saturday, April 26, 2014

May June Hot Lunch Order Form

General Lake Public School 1900 Borden Avenue Petawawa, Ontario K7H 2T6 Phone: (613) 687-2404 / Fax: (613) 687-2405 General Lake May Hot Lunches April 17, 2014 Dear Parents / Guardians, This is the final order period for the 2013/2014 school year. The School Council would like to take a moment to thank everyone for all of the support you've shown. Money raised from the Hot Lunch Program has gone to help support field trips, butterfly growth kits for primary classes, and many other school activities. Our Hot Lunch program has been such a success because of the continuous support our parents have shown. This order period begins with a replacement day for the Snow Day on March 28th. If you ordered for your child on that day, they will receive their pita on May 30th instead. Please 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 Friday April 25th, 2014. 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 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. Thank you for your continued support! ****************************************************************************************** General Lake May & June Hot Lunches Form **Due date: Friday April 25th, 2014** Child’s Name:__________________________________________________________ Teacher’s name:_________________________________Room Number:_________ Friday May 2nd # of cheese pizza slices: _________________@ $2.00 =______________ Friday May 9h # of cheese pizza slices: _________________@ $2.00 =______________ Friday May 16th # of cheese pizza slices: _________________@ $2.00 =______________ Friday May 23rd # of cheese pizza slices: _________________@ $2.00 =______________ Friday May 30th # of Chicken Pitas: __ Make-up for March 28th , please do NOT order__ 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 Friday April 25th, 2014. 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. 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.

Friday, April 25, 2014

Prinicpal Report April 2014

Principal's report April 2014 General Lake Public School The school year is flying by as General Lake continues to be dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as a safe, caring and respectful environment. The school continues to grow and improve as we look towards moving into Valour. Teachers have been involved in a variety of Professional development activities related to our School improvement plan including math instruction, technology e-learning and IPAD use. During the last PD day, thanks to our Valour Principal Bryan Baird, staff was set up with google accounts and trained on google chrome from our ICT coach Oliver Gallery. Oliver has also been invited by staff to do further training with classes and individual staff members. Staff workshops have also been scheduled around our new Ministry sponsored full day every day kindergarten, as well as the new French as a Second Language curriculum document. Vice Principal Mrs Robillard and I continue to meet with teachers regularly about the school improvement plan and we continue to work together with staff aligning class goals to meet the needs of all of our students. One exciting development around our School Improvement Plan involves a focused intervention in Language and Math with our English classes. On March 24th students in Mr Blimkie's jk/sk class and Mrs Slepica Stewarts sk/1 class, were grouped into three classes to help support individual needs and provide a focused intervention. With the help of SERT teacher Mrs Conway and educational assistants Mrs Van Hoof, Mrs Charbonneau, Mrs Murphy and Mrs Moreau, the students are involved in various activities to meet their needs. Our other SERT teacher, Mrs Calver, has begun implementing a similar strategy involving an intervention with our Core English teacher, Ms Bennett, in the French Immersion kindergarten group. We look forward to celebrating their successes in the next 6 weeks. All grade 7/8 students were able to attend National We day in Ottawa thanks to the generosity of the School Council providing funds for the buses. Ms Hansen and her ‘WE team’ are now organizing a Mini We Day event for the school for Thursday, May 8 during Education Week. We would like to extend an invitation to all School Council Members to attend this event. The theme of Education Week is ‘Achieving Excellence in Education’. We will also be having our Spring Book Fair during this week. Mrs Robin Van Hoof will be organizing this event and will be looking for volunteers to run the Fair during the day. Our Annual General Lake Science Fair was extremely successful with a tremendous show of support from both our parents and our students. Intermediate students judged over 50 projects submitted by the Grade 2-5 students with Valour hats going to the first place students and certificates to the 2nd and 3rd place entries. Scientists from AECL came to judge the Grade 6-8 divisions. Winners Abby Jupp. Miranda Lockley, Sheridan Skanes, Paige Niles, Emily Norman and Clayre White continued on participating in the Renfrew County Science Fair on April 5, 2014 at the Civic Centre. Jump rope for Heart will take place on May 2nd at 11:00am. Students from each colour team will be invited to come down to the gym to participate in skipping activities for 30 minutes. The idea is that someone from the various Spirit Colour team will be skipping at all times during the time period. We will conclude with a character assembly at 2:45. The Teddy Bear Clinic provided by military personnel on April 17 for our Kindergarten to Grade 2 students was a resounding success. Students visited events both inside and outside of the school. Members of the media were on hand to take pictures of the fun-filled interactive event. Both students and staff were extremely pleased with the event. Our EQAO schedule for our grade 3 and grade 6 students has been finalized. Students will begin the Language portion of the test during Block 1 beginning at 9:30 on May 27, May 28 and May 29. The Math will follow the next week from June 2, 3, and 4 during the first block. Occasional teachers have been booked for the morning to provide programming for other students in the split grade who are not participating in the EQAO. We are hiring two tutors for the classroom to assist the teachers with the preparations. These tutors will also be supporting our Kindergarten classes during nutrition breaks. On Thursday, April 10, 2014 we honoured over 150 student Volunteers. Thanks to the School Council’s support we were able to provide pizza and drinks to all of our students in recognition of the valuable work they do as a volunteer in our school. Following the food, students watched a couple of inspirational videos and participated in some dancing in the gym. Our annual Volunteer recognition event has been set for Thursday, May 15 from 10:45 until 12:00. We are hoping all of our Parent Volunteers will be able to join us for that day. We will begin in the gym for a short assembly then enjoy a light lunch. As part of our school closing plan, General Lake Apparel and yearbooks have been made available for sale. Thanks to the support of the School Council we were able to keep the cost of the yearbook low at $6.00 each. Sales will continue until May. In the yearbook only Grade 8 graduates and staff names will be identified. We will also be looking at plans for a final assembly in June to officially close the school, as well as say goodbye to staff and students who will be leaving the school or retiring. We welcome any ideas or suggestions from the General Lake community. Our last day of classes is June 27, 2014.

May newsletter

Learn, succeed … etudier, grandir General Lake Public School May 2014 www.generallakenews.blogspot.com Principal : Ms. D Legault Vice Principal : Mme M Robillard legaultd@rcdsb.on.ca robillardm@rcdsb.on.ca Twitter@debbielegault **** IMPORTANT DATES **** April 30 Grade 7 Badminton Tournament May 2 Grade 8 Badminton Tournament May 2 Jump Rope for Heart Pizza Day Character Assembly May 5-9 Education Week-Book Fair begins May 5 Music Monday May 6 Valour Night 6:00pm with Principal Baird May 8 Mini We Day May 9 Pizza Day May 11 Mother's Day May 13 First Nation Drumming for Junior students May 15 Volunteer Appreciation Lunch 10:45-12:00-last day for morning booster May 19 Victoria Day May 23 Pizza May 27 EQAO first block language May 28 EQAO first block language May 29 EQAO first block language June 1 Armed Forces Day June 2 EQAO first block math June 3 EQAO first block math June 4 EQAO first block math School Council 6:00pm June 9 PA Day June 23 Grade 8 Graduation 12:15 Report Cards go home June 27 Last Day of classes Teddy Bear Clinic Visits Lake Teddy Bears Get Check-up at Lake The Teddy Bear Clinic provided by military personnel on April 17 for our Kindergarten to Grade 2 students was a resounding success. Medics were on hand to examine and treat boo boos from a variety of stuffed friends. Students from Kindergarten to grade 2 visited events both inside and outside of the school. Members of the media were on hand to take pictures of the fun-filled interactive event. Both students and staff were extremely pleased with the event. Special thanks to our troops for providing such a great event for our school. Special thanks to Grade 7 student Julie Deschambault for all her help coordinating the day as well as for suggesting Lake host. this event Reminder Re: Equipment on Bus Now that spring has arrived, we would like to remind students that any equipment they choose to bring with them during transportation to/from school must be properly secured. If not, it becomes a safety hazard for other students on the vehicle as well as the driver. Please see the following excerpt from our policy regarding equipment on vehicles: 7A.1 Equipment related to regular school programs may be transported by the pupil on the vehicle provided that the items can be held comfortably on the pupil’s lap and are encased or protected by guards. The driver may also designate a safe location on the vehicle for such items. The driver shall refuse to transport items deemed to be unsafe. For example, a basketball should be safely enclosed in the student’s bag so that it doesn’t roll around on the floor, etc. Thank you as always for your continued dedication to safe student transportation! Twitter @valourschool Valour News Join us ...May 6 Our General Lake parents are cordially invited to our up and coming Valour Information Night with Principal Baird at 6:00pm in the General Lake gymnasium. The night will include an update of construction, committees and timelines as well as a chance to ask questions. We encourage everyone to come out to hear about our great new school. Construction Update According to the minutes of the last construction meeting held on April 16th, 2014, completion date is on time and we will start our year in Valour. The construction meeting, held every second week, reviews the schedule of project finishing and reviews progress to date. All schedule projects are on time and the substantial completion date of August 4th, 2014 is on time. At this time the school then has the ability to schedule work inside the building to ensure that the move of equipment, delivery and installation of furniture, and the delivery and installation of IT equipment is ready for the first day of school in September. The move of teacher materials is scheduled to begin August 4th, 2014 with teachers having access to their rooms and the school beginning on August 15, 2014. Schools will have classrooms packed and ready to move when they leave in June. Our plant and IT department will begin the work of installing smart boards in our classrooms in early June. All of the existing smart boards in General Panet, Pinecrest and General Lake will be taken over to Valour and installed. Our IT plan has allowed for the purchase of more smart boards to ensure that every classroom will have a smart board for September. IT will also be moving over all of the needed desk top computers for each smart board. IT Devices at Valour Students at Valour will have state of the art devices to use in class as tools to enhance their learning. Valour will have 150 Google Chrome Books– lap top like device that connects to google via board servers to ensure safety when using the internet. Each student at Valour will have a board generated google account that will allow them to use all of the education aps available. Valour will also have 180 Ipad minis to use in the grades 1-12. The Kindergarten program will have 60 ipad minis dedicated to their unique inquiry based leaning. Each teacher in the K program will also have an ipad mini to capture pedagogical documentation that will illustrate the growth of their students and provide information to plan new learning activities to enhance learning. Valour Mission Statement At Valour, we take pride in developing the whole child. Education for our community has high academic expectations in a bilingual culture with character education embedded in all that we do. We provide a learning atmosphere that has entry levels based on student readiness with a focus on collaborative learning in an inquiry based classroom. Rich learning activities will support the development of higher order thinking skills in a 21st century technology environment. Staff collaboration and learning will guide the journey of each child toward the successful completion of a Secondary School Diploma. We will encourage our students to be creative, empathetic, compassionate and caring in all aspects of their life. We will model Valour as our core character trait and celebrate and nurture our community to live a life that is courageous. Valour as a name and character value will be the essence of all that we do each day in our school. It will guide and give purpose to our lessons, our spirit and our activities. Together, we will create citizens that will shape our community to be one of respect, care, empathy and activism. Together we will help all of our students meet success in our world. Together, we will create our future. General Lake School Closing Plan As part of our school closing plan, General Lake Apparel and yearbooks have been made available for sale. Thanks to the support of the School Council we were able to keep the cost of the yearbook low at $6.00 each or 3 for $15.00. Sales will continue until early May. In the yearbook only Grade 8 graduates and staff names will be identified. We will also be looking at plans for a final assembly in June to officially close the school. We welcome any ideas or suggestions for the closing ceremony from our General Lake community. Our last day of class is June 27, 2014. Parents, Staff and Students Enjoy Annual Science Fair Our Annual General Lake Science Fair was extremely successful with a tremendous show of support from both our parents and our students. Intermediate students judged over 50 projects submitted by the Grade 2-5 students with Valour hats going to the first place students and certificates to the 2nd and 3rd place entries. Scientists from AECL came to judge the Grade 6-8 divisions. Winners Abby Jupp. Miranda Lockley, Sheridan Skanes, Paige Niles, Emily Norman and Clayre White continued on to participate in the Renfrew County Science Fair on April 5, 2014 at the Civic Centre. Volunteering for the Year end School Trips A Criminal Background Check(CBC) is required for all parents to assist with different activities in schools.. If you are planning on helping in the school or assisting at the end of the year, please plan ahead. Forms are available at the front office Message from School Council http://www.generallakeschoolcouncil.blogspot.ca/ Please keep sending in your Moncion Receipts over $25.00. Moncion’s will donate 1% of sales to the school from the receipts. The receipts must be stamped at the time of purchase and be from the Petawawa Location. We are also collecting Canadian Tire Money to help fund new outdoor toys, every bit helps! Our next full Council meeting is scheduled for June 4 at 6:00 PM in the school library. All parents are welcome to attend. We will be finalizing plans for our End of Year Celebration!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Thank you to our Troops for the Teddy Bear Clinic!

A big thank you to our troops for providing an interactive and fun experience to our school on April 17, 2014. The Teddy Bear Clinic was well attended and enjoyed by all of our kindergarten to grade 2 students. A big thank you goes to the following people for all their patience and help providing this valuable experience to our school: Lt Marquis, Sgt Short, Cpl Butler, Cpl Tait, Pte Coughlin, Capt Vo, Cpl Wells, M Cpl McCutcheon, L S Woychyshyn, Cpl Stuart, Cpl Whalen , Cpl Pino, Cpl White, MCpl Jacobs, Sgt Morris, Cpl Dineen, Lt Grace, Sgt DeBlois, Pte Avery, Ashley Deschambault. Thanks to Richard and Lynn Deschambault for coordinating this event for the school. Special thanks to student helpers Julie Deschambault who brought the idea to the school and to Sarah Stacey and Abby Jubb for their assistance bringing the classes to the gym.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Weekly Update April 21

Good evening Deb Legault here with your weekly update from General Lake Public School. A big thank you to our troops for providing an exciting interactive learning activity last week at the Teddy Bear clinic. Pictures and a complete list of names of those that assisted with this opportunity are listed on the blog. Thanks again from both staff and students from Lake for providing this wonderful experience . This week we begin the week on Tuesday April 22 Day 2. Our intermediate students have badminton practice at 8:15 both Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday is also the last day to order General Lake clothing. On Wednesday we say a BIG thank you to Shirley and Karen in the office as we recognize National Secretary’s day. At 6:00pm our School council will meet in the library. All our parents are welcome to attend. On Friday Students in Grade 5, 7, and 8 will complete online surveys in the computer lab related to our Healthy school initiatives and all the great things we have done this year at Lake including our weekly intramurals, pal program, anti-bullying and healthy eating initiatives. We also have our hot lunch pita. Yearbooks are still available for sale for $6.00 each. Also the PMFRC is offering a Free Children's Divorce and Separation Group from May 6-June 24 from 6-8pm. More information is posted on the blog. Thank you and enjoy the remainder of your weekend.

Free Children's Divorce and Separation Group May 6-June 24

Are you are a parent going through a separation? The Children’s Divorce and Separation Group is available for your children. Through group activities, children will have an opportunity to explore their emotions, meet others experiencing similar feelings and learn ways to adjust to new lifestyle situations. This program will run May 6th to June 24th (8 weeks) from 6:00PM-8:00PM ***Register by April 29th*** For more information, contact Holly at 613-687-2104 ext. 222 or email psip4@pmfrc.org. http://bit.ly/pmfrc-child-separation

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Sunday Night Message from GLPS April 13, 2014

A short week at the Lake as we gear up for the Easter holiday. But lots of excitement! We begin on Monday, April 14 Day 3 Grade 7/8 girls are scheduled for immunizations On Tuesday and Thursday we have Grade 7/8 badminton at 8:15 Thursday students in Kindergarten to Grade 2 are asked to bring their favourite stuffie for the Teddy Bear Hospital Event. Students will visit the medics set up in the gym and in the parking lot. Set up will be at 7:00am, so some of our parking lot will be roped off for the event. Thursday is also hat day, students can wear their favourite hat or Easter bonnet for Spirit points. Finally our We Team will be hosting a Vow of Silence. Students can donate $1.00 to Free the children and participate in being silent for the day to create awareness for children rights. Remember to get those yearbook orders in. Just so everyone is aware the yearbook will include full names of only our grade 8 graduating students, as well as the teachers. There will be pictures of all the students but their names will not be identified. If you have any concerns, please contact the school. Grade 5, 7, and 8 students need to return their propel Healthy Schools survey permission forms as soon as possible. Remember to check all food items to ensure they are Nut free. We need to be especially vigilant during these special times with many celebrations occurring in some classes. Finally our Lost and Found is overflowing. We ask parents and students to check out the items as we will be packing it up after the holiday. We will be off on Friday for Good Friday and I will be back on Monday with the weekly message from General Lake. I wish everyone a wonderful week and a restful fun-filled holiday.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Sunday Night Message April 6, 2014

Begin our week on Day 3 on Monday April 7 Grade 8 badminton Monday and Friday at 8:15 (Wednesday cancelled due to WE day) Grade 7 badminton practice tues 8:15 and thurs second break. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday is our Grade 3 and 6 booster program In Tuesday April 8 and Wednesday April 9th there are Borden avenue closures. Check out the blog for updates. Wednesday is We day for all of our Grade 7 8 students. Thanks to our School Council for their support which has made this possible for all of our students. It is also International Day of Pink against bullying. Students are encouraged to wear Pink to promote awareness against the problem of bullying. Thursday is our Volunteer appreciation lunch. Students who have volunteered their time in the school will be honoured at first break with an appreciation pizza lunch. Friday is our pizza lunch. Yearbook sales have begun. General Lake Clothing is also being offered for sale. Samples are available in Mrs Robillard’s office April 8 and 9th there are Borden avenue closures. Check out the blog for updates. "Mental Health Issues Facing Children, Youth & Families" - has been re-scheduled for May 14th at General Panet HS from 6:30 - 9:00 PM. To register check out the blog for more information about registration. Finally our Jump rope for Heart fundraising has begun. Students are encouraged to return their hearts to display on the front bulletin board. Pledge envelopes can be returned to the office before May 2.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

"Mental Health Issues Facing Children, Youth & Families" May 14 6:30-9:00

Please see the attached flyer - "Mental Health Issues Facing Children, Youth & Families" - that has been re-scheduled for May 14th at General Panet HS from 6:30 - 9:00 PM. To register and submit questions in advance: http://www.cheo.on.ca/en/Petawawa MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FACING CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES with particular relevance to Military families A FREE PUBLIC EVENT FOR PARENTS, CARE GIVERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, TEACHERS Wednesday, May 14, 2014 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm GENERAL PANET HIGH SCHOOL, 14 YPRES BLVD; CFB PETAWAWA SPECIAL SESSION: 6:45-7:45 pm Please Choose One! · Parenting Under Pressure Dr. Phil Ritchie · The Teenage Brain – The Who, What, How, and Why of It! Dr. Peter Anderson · Anxiety in Children and Youth: When is it a Problem & What to Do Dr. Margaret Flintoff · Parenting Your Preschooler: What to Expect and How to Cope! Laura Goodman Jennifer Long

April 8-9 Borden Ave Road Closure

Re: Borden Ave closure April 8th & 9th, 2014 Due to the closure of Borden Ave to assist in the delivery of new residences in this area Tier 2 buses will not be able to access General Lake Public School lay-by effective April 8th and 9th 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). 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 in the lot. We ask that you please advise staff that they will not be able to park in this parking lot and are to instead use the lot on the opposite side of the school accessed off Wolfe Ave. The construction company will keep this section clear for staff to access 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.