Good evening. Deb Legault here with your weekly message from General Lake Public School. Tomorrow April 2 our hot lunch forms are due to the office, as well as our Fundraiser of Vesey bulb order forms.
On Wednesday, April 3 we have our after school French club.
On April 5, it is our hot lunch pizza.
Please take some time in the next couple weeks to check out our lost and found located at the front entrance. We will be packing up items at the end of the month for donation.
Enjoy the remainder of your evening and have a great week.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Sunday March 24, 2013
Good Evening Deb Legault with your Sunday Night message from General Lake.
First, On Tuesday, March 26 we have basketball for our grade 6-8 students at 8:15. Later we have our Grade 6-8 Science Fair in the gym beginning at 12:15. Judges will be on hand to evaluate the projects. The winner will be encouraged to enter the Renfrew Regional competition on April 6.
Our Wednesday, March 27th French Club will be cancelled for this week. Jer's Vison will be at General Lake for a special presentation to our junior and intermediate students. At 2:45, parents are welome to join us for our monthly character assembly.
On Tuesday March 26th and Wednesday March 27th some of Borden Ave will be closed due to the presence of a crane and other heavy construction equipment assisting in the construction of new residences. Transportation has asked 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.
There may also 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.
Students that are coming onto Borden Ave from Dundonald Dr are advised to use extra caution as there will be more bus traffic on these days. More details have been posted on the school blog.
On Thursday, March 28 we will have our final basketball club at 8:15. Special thanks to Mme Crouzat who has given her time to providing this opportunity for our students. Later we have our Primary/ Junior Science Fair at 12:15 in the gym. Classes will be given an opportunity to visit the exhibits and, as always, parents are welcome to attend.
Don't forget to return those hot lunch order forms by Thursday, March 28 at the very latest and our Vesey's fundraiser order is due after the Easter break on April 2.
If you are sending in treats during the week please ensure they are clearly marked peanut free. We also encourage to send in healthy snacks as General Lake promotes healthy eating in our school.
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Enjoy the remainder of your evening.
First, On Tuesday, March 26 we have basketball for our grade 6-8 students at 8:15. Later we have our Grade 6-8 Science Fair in the gym beginning at 12:15. Judges will be on hand to evaluate the projects. The winner will be encouraged to enter the Renfrew Regional competition on April 6.
Our Wednesday, March 27th French Club will be cancelled for this week. Jer's Vison will be at General Lake for a special presentation to our junior and intermediate students. At 2:45, parents are welome to join us for our monthly character assembly.
On Tuesday March 26th and Wednesday March 27th some of Borden Ave will be closed due to the presence of a crane and other heavy construction equipment assisting in the construction of new residences. Transportation has asked 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.
There may also 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.
Students that are coming onto Borden Ave from Dundonald Dr are advised to use extra caution as there will be more bus traffic on these days. More details have been posted on the school blog.
On Thursday, March 28 we will have our final basketball club at 8:15. Special thanks to Mme Crouzat who has given her time to providing this opportunity for our students. Later we have our Primary/ Junior Science Fair at 12:15 in the gym. Classes will be given an opportunity to visit the exhibits and, as always, parents are welcome to attend.
Don't forget to return those hot lunch order forms by Thursday, March 28 at the very latest and our Vesey's fundraiser order is due after the Easter break on April 2.
If you are sending in treats during the week please ensure they are clearly marked peanut free. We also encourage to send in healthy snacks as General Lake promotes healthy eating in our school.
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Enjoy the remainder of your evening.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Aboriginal Experience at General Lake
Staff and students were amazed and astounded as the stage production "Tales from Turtle Island" visited their school on March 7, 2013 to present Aboriginal Experiences. Performers Jason Gullo, Beony John, Stephanie Sarazin and Rhonda Doxtale persented a traditional storytelling theatre and an interactive pow wow dance performance. This experience was brought to the school as part of the school's We Day promise to promote awareness of Aboriginal issues through the 'We Stand Together' initiative. Special thanks to the General Lake School Council and the support of the General Lake Community for bringing this opportunity
Re: Borden Ave closure March 26th 27th
The route the buses will be taking to drop off and pick up students is as follows:
Buses are to turn onto Borden Ave off of Dundonald Dr, once the buses are traveling on Borden Ave they will proceed to the entrance of the first parking lot on the left hand side after the school marked 1820-1834 Borden Ave where there will be a flagman provided by the construction company to help assist the drivers to back into the entrance to turn around for both the morning and afternoon runs. They will then turn right onto Borden and proceed to the Lay-By to drop off and pick-up students. We will notify the bus company of these changes but share this with you if you have any concerns or comments.
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. 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 continue as they normally would but are to be 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.
On March 26th and 27th students will not be able to travel completely around Borden Ave due to the presence of a crane and other heavy construction equipment assisting in the construction of new residences.
The construction of the new residences on Borden Ave is an ongoing project, so please expect these changes to be implemented again in the future. If you have any questions or recommendations please do not hesitate to contact the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium.
Natasha Schroeder
Transportation Route Planner
Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium
999 Cecelia Street, Pembroke ON
613-732-8419
Sunday, March 17, 2013
MARCH 17 Sunday Night Message
Good evening. Deb Legault here with your Sunday night update from General Lake. This week Grade 8 graduation photos orders are due on Tuesday, March 19. We have our French club on Wednesday, March 20. At 6:00 pm that same evening we have our School Council Meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.
On Friday we have our hot lunch pita.
There is only two more weeks for our Spring Bulb Fundraiser.
Time is running out for community, staff, students and alumni to submit name and colours for the new Petawawa School. Closing date for submissions is March 21. Finally the Renfrew Rotary Club is hosting an educational, interactive evening at the Cobden Agricultural Hall to discuss teenage mental health. More information about the sesson is located on the school blog. The session is free.
On Friday we have our hot lunch pita.
There is only two more weeks for our Spring Bulb Fundraiser.
Time is running out for community, staff, students and alumni to submit name and colours for the new Petawawa School. Closing date for submissions is March 21. Finally the Renfrew Rotary Club is hosting an educational, interactive evening at the Cobden Agricultural Hall to discuss teenage mental health. More information about the sesson is located on the school blog. The session is free.
General Lake Hot lunches March 18
General Lake Public School 1900 Borden Avenue Petawawa Ontario K7H 2T6 Phone: (613) 687-2404 / Fax: (613) 687-2405
General Lake Hot Lunches March 18th, 2013
Dear Parents / Guardians
This is the last order form of the school year! Time has flown fast!
Enclosed you will find an order form to purchase hot lunches 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 the latest Thursday, March 28, 2013.
Please do not mix hot lunches 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. Please ensure to have the dates of hot lunches written down on a home calendar, or your child’s agenda.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact a member of General Lake School Council at 613-687-2404.
*No refund* will be given if your child is absent from school on a hot lunch day.
All Proceeds will go towards supporting programs in our school
The School Council would like to take this opportunity to thank our parents, students, and staff for their continued support of our Friday hot lunches. Special thanks to parents who volunteered their time to organize and set up the food, as well as our student leaders who assisted with the distribution. Providing this valuable service to our students is just one way that General Lake shows their dedication to our children.
General Lake Hot Lunches Form April 2013 & May 2013 * Deadline: Thursday March 28th, 2013 *
Child’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Teacher’s name: _________________________________ Room Number: ________________
Friday April 5th # of cheese pizza slices: ____________@ $2.00 =______________
Friday April 12th # of cheese pizza slices: ____________@ $2.00 =______________
Friday April 19th # of cheese pizza slices: ____________@ $2.00 = ______________
Friday April 26th # Chicken Pitas: __________________@*$3.00 =_____________
No lettuce ⃝ or No sauce ⃝
Friday May 10th # of cheese pizza slices: ____________@ $2.00 = _____________
Friday May 17th # of cheese pizza slices: ____________@ $2.00 =______________
Friday May 24th # of cheese pizza slices: ____________@ $2.00 = ______________
Friday May 31st # Chicken Pitas: __________________@ *$3.00 =____________
No lettuce ⃝ 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 the latest Thursday, March 28th, 2013.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Let's Talk About Mental Health and the Teenage Brain
Let’s Talk
About Mental Health
& the Teenage Brain
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2013
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Presentation 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Cobden Agricultural Hall,
43 Astrolabe Road,
Cobden, Ontario K0J 1Y0
Hosted by Renfrew Rotary Club
The Renfrew Rotary Club is hosting an educational, interactive evening to discuss teenage mental health. Mental health staff from The Royal and The Phoenix Centre will help parents better understand how to prepare their kids to cope with the challenges of life and how to recognize when they need help. We will discuss:
- How the brain rewires itself during puberty
- How to deal with life transitions (i.e. changing schools, going to college or university, moving away from family and friends)
- The risk factors for mental illness and suicide and effective coping strategies
Join the discussion Wednesday, March 20 at the Cobden Agricultural Hall.
This event is hosted by the part of the Renfrew Rotary Club and the outreach program of D.I.F.D. (Do It For Daron) at The Royal.
Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
March 3, 2013
GOOD EVENING. Deb Legault here with your Sunday Night message from General Lake Public School.
Basketball is cancelled for this week.
Our Spring Fundraiser for technology is starting March 4th and ending April 2th.
The French Club scheduled for March 6th is Cancelled.
Parent Involvement Committe meeting is schedule for March 7th . Location: Sands on Golden Lake Inn & Resort (13163 Highway 60, Golden Lake)
March 8th is Pizza Friday We will also be holding an Hawaiian Sprit Day, as well as a Name our new school event for students in Grade 3-8 in the gym.
Information went out this week about our up and coming Science Fair. Students interested in participating must register by this Friday.
We wish all of our families a safe and happy break and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday March 18.
Enjoy the rest of your evening.
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.
Thanks and have a great 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/
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:
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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