Top sellers for Vesey Bulb Fundraiser

Congratulations to our top sellers for the Vesey Bulb Fundraiser.  Joslyn Exham came in first place selling $183.00.  Kalee Granter came in second selling $166.00, followed closely by Liam Tobin with a whopping $161.00.  These students received a voucher for our up and coming book fair compliments of the General Lake School Council.

Temperament & Goodness of Fit

Free Information Session with Gregory Lubimiv
We are all born with a ‘temperament’ which defines how we relate to the world around us. Temperamental traits are unique to each of us and are formed through a combination of genetics and the environment during pregnancy and in early childhood. This is why children in the same family can be so different. This workshop will help parents understand what temperament is and how their child’s temperament may provide challenges which need to be addressed ‘goodness of fit’. This helps parents to become more attuned to their child and manage difficult temperaments in healthy and effective ways. When: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 Where:
General Lake Public School This information session is made possible through Parent Reaching Out Grant received by General Lake Public School and School Council 1900 Borden Ave, Petawawa
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You Are Invited
Come One, Come All!

The Military Child

The Military Child

The official flower of the military child is the dandelion. Why? The plant puts down roots almost

anywhere, and it's almost impossible to destroy. It's an unpretentious plant, yet good looking.

It's a survivor in a broad range of climates. Military children bloom everywhere the winds carry

them. They are hardy and upright. Their roots are strong, cultivated deeply in the culture of the

military, planted swiftly and surely. They're ready to fly in the breezes that take them to new

adventures, new lands, and new friends.

Experts say that military children are well-rounded, culturally aware, tolerant, and extremely

resilient. Military children have learned from an early age that home is where their hearts are,

that a good friend can be found in every corner of the world and in every color, and that

education doesn't only come from school. They live history. They learn that to survive means to

adapt, that the door that closes one chapter of their life opens up to a new and exciting

adventure full of new friends and new experiences.

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General Lake Attends National We Day April 29th

Twelve General Lake students were invited to We Day held Monday, April 29 at the Robert Guertin Centre in Gatineau, Que. You can't by a ticket to this event, you have to earn one by doing good in your community and globally (www.weday.com and www.freethechildren.com). It was the 25th We Day event and the first one to be held in the Ottawa area. It was filled with many inspirational speakers and performers.  MuchMusic VJ Jesse Giddings was the MC. Actor and America's Favourite President Martin Sheen speaks of why he is an activist.  Free the Children and We Day founders Marc and Craig Kielburger get the audience of around five thousand students and educators fired up about doing good in their community and globally. Spencer West and Molly Burke tells their stories of overcoming adversity.  Performers Shawn Desmond, Neverest, My Name is Kay, Kardinal Offishall, Circue du Soleil, Karl Wolf  and Tyler Shaw keep the audience entertained while the cast of Degrassi shared their inspirational experiences from their humanitarian trip to Africa.  Altogether a most inspiring and motivational day for all the students.

GRADE 8 BADMINTON TEAM DISPLAYS GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP

Congratulations goes out to the Grade 8 badminton team.  Kyle Lambert and Wyatt Shamess, Daryl and Kim, Maddy and Katie Hambleton,  Dominic Plamondon and Sydney Robinson , Brianna Pomeroy and Caynen Kyle, Taylor, Erin Stacey, Liam Jobe, Jada McInnis and Katelyn. Their determination was outstanding considering the team only had two weeks to practice. All their hard work paid off.  They represented  General Lake with pride.  They showed great sportsmanship.  They should be very happy with their successes and accomplishments!
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Sunday, April 28 Message

Back by popular demand General Lake Public School is having our recycled creation contest.  Students are encouraged to make a special creation out of completely recycled materials.  Creations due to Ms Legault by Monday, May 6. Creations will be displayed in our library.


We day Ottawa for our select group of intermediate students on Monday, April 29. Our bus is scheduled to leave the school at 6:00am, so please arrive 10 minutes before. Looking forward to having a life changing day with our Grade 7/8 leaders.

Badminton tournament this week on Tuesday, April 30 at Bishop Smith School for our Grade 8 students.
EQAO booster continues this week for our Grade 3 and 6 students at 8:00 Monday to Friday.

Chess club on Tuesday for our Grade 3 students. Due to limited numbers we are now opening the club to our grade 4 students. Students interested can just join the fun at the club on Tuesday and pick up a registration form then from Ms Legault or Mrs Hall.

CPAN will be picking up snowsuits this week. Please send them in and deposit in bin in front entrance.

Our Lost and Found is still bursting with items. Please make it a point to stop by this week if you are missing items. We will pack up unclaimed items on Friday for donation.

Friday May 3 is a PA day.

Our Spring Fundraiser ''Vesey's Bulbs'' will arrive this week, so parents can expect their order the latest Thursday.  

The bicycle safety Rodeo is coming to the Petawawa Civic Centre this Saturday May 4. Lots of awards and prizes. See the blog for more details.

Our Spring Book Fair is coming Monday May 6 to Friday May 10 and once again we are looking to our community to volunteer to help make our Fair a success. If you have some time between 9:20 - 4:00 we would love to have you assist with our Fair. Training will be provided. Please call the school 613-687-2404 if you would like to help. A current criminal background check is needed to volunteer in the school.

This year's Education Week is from May 6 – May 10. The theme this year is "Moving from great to excellent in education." In partnership with the Renfrew County District Health Unit and the Phoenix Centre, General Lake will be focusing on children's mental health for this week. Mr Lubiniv will be at our school the evening of May 7th to discuss '' Temperment and goodness of fit '' More details to come.

Bicycle Safety Rodeo

Bicycle Safety Rodeo

Come out and Get informed at the Bicycle Safety Rodeo at the Petawawa Civic Centre from 10 am until

 1:45pm on Saturday May 4, 2013. Come out and enjoy the fun! For age groups 6-7 8-9 10-13 !

Spring Book Fair is Coming...

Spring Book Fair It’s Coming….   

Monday May 6 to Friday May 10

Mon to Fri  9:20 am -4:00 pm

Book Fair Volunteers Needed!

Dear Parents,

Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be arriving soon, and we’re excited about sharing the joy of books with our students. We invite you to participate in the Spring Book Fair, from May 6th to May 10^th 9:20am -4:00pm, by volunteering.

Our Scholastic Book Fair gives our school the opportunity to bring families, teachers, students, and books together.  It’s the ultimate book event!  Additionally, a portion of the sales benefits our school.  It’s the best way to raise funds while encouraging kids to read.

Being a part of the Book Fair is easier than you think.  We need people in a variety of areas, including:

·         Setting up and decorating the Book Fair and table displays (3 volunteers needed)

·         Working at our Cashier Table (8 volunteers needed)

·         Helping students and shoppers find books (16 volunteers needed)

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about our Scholastic Book Fair, please return the bottom portion of this letter. 

Sincerely,                                                                                         

Deb Legault                         

Book Fair Organizers                                                                     

(School ph# 687-2404)

________________________________ is interested in volunteering at the Book Fair. 

                        (Name)

Phone number: _____________________      Best time to call:  _________________

Check if you have volunteered at the Book Fair before.

Days and times I am available: ________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Please return this form to your child’s teacher. 

_____

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

GOOD EVENING DEB LEGAULT HERE WITH A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN US TOMORROW APRIL 26 AS WE SHOW OUR APPRECIATION TO THEM FOR ALL THE VALUABLE WORK THEY DO AT OUR GREAT SCHOOL. BEGINNING AT 1:00 WE HAVE A SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES CALLED "THE GIFT". AT 2:00 WE WILL BE SERVING TEA FOLLOWED BY AN ASSEMBLY TO SAY 'HOORAY FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS'. NO MATTER HOW YOU HELPED AT OUR SCHOOL, WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU AND THANK IN PERSON.  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Important Information Monday, April 22

Good Evening. Important information from General Lake Public School

On Wednesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 25th you 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. Please see our school blog for more information regarding this road closure. 

Also to improve safety within our school a new buzz in alarm system has been installed in the front door. All doors will continue to be locked and visitors will now have to ring a bell to gain entrance to our school.  The bell is located to the right of the door. Thank you for your patience as we implement this new safety security system. 

BORDEN AVE CLOSURE APRIL 24TH AND 25TH

Re: Borden Ave closure April 24^th and 25th

 

 

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.  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 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. 

 

 If you could please, inform the students and/or guardians that on April 24th and 25th they 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 changes to be implemented again in the near future. Please note that the next phase of construction will be in a different location on Borden Ave and a revised detour schedule will be forwarded at that time. If you have any questions or recommendations please do not hesitate to contact us.

 Natasha Schroeder

 

Transportation Route Planner

Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium

999 Cecelia Street, Pembroke ON

613-732-8419

schroedern@rcjtc.on.ca

www.rcjtc.on.ca

Sunday, April 21, 2013 Sunday Night Message

Good Evening. Deb Legault here with your weekly update from General Lake Public School.  On Mon, April 22, 2013 it is Earth day. Mrs Slepica Stewart's class has challenged the school to pack a litterless lunch.  Let's help out our environment by using reusable containers and bringing our garbage home for composting.
Also on Monday, Mme Turgeon and Mme Bernardin's grade 2,3,4 classes are off to the local Sugarbush at 9:30.  Please ensure children are dressed appropriately as it may be colder in the forest and waterproof boots are essential.
On Tuesday, April 23 intermediate students have badminton at  8:15 am. Also our Grade 3's students  will have their chess club at second recess.
On Wednesday, April 24  it is our last after school French club until 5:00 pm.
On Thursday, April 25 the School Council will be providing a free pizza lunch for our Student volunteers. Students will receive pizza a drink and a fruit to show our appreciation for the all the valuable work they do.
On Friday it is our hot lunch pita. Also on this day we will honour our parent volunteers by inviting them first to attend the Aboriginal Experiences presentation at 1:00 followed by our Annual Volunteer Tea and assembly beginning at 2:00. We hope all of our volunteers can make it as we pay tribute to the valuable work they do for our school.
Finally mark your calendars for April 30 when DR. TRACEY VAILLANCOURT Canadian Research Chair in Children’s Mental Health and Violence Prevention will be speaking on mental health issues with particular focus on Bullying and Victimization at Rockwood Public School,
Its going to be another great week at General Lake!

Bullying and Victimization Workshop April 30

                           YOU’RE INVITED

    DR. TRACEY VAILLANCOURT

Canadian Research Chair in Children’s Mental Health and Violence Prevention

Will be speaking on mental health issues with particular focus on

Bullying and Victimization

on Thursday, April 30^th at 7:00 p.m.

at Rockwood Public School, in the gymnasium

11588 Round Lake Road

Attendees will learn practical strategies on supporting children that are being bullied, engaged in or bystanders of bullying

Parents and interested members of the public are encouraged to attend this informative presentation

Please come early – limited seating

Sponsored by the Laurentian Valley Community Policing Committee

Sunday, April 14 Weekly Update

Deb Legault here with your Sunday night update from General Lake Public School
Tomorrow Monday, April 15 is our make up pizza lunch from Fridays snow day.  Thank you to our parent volunteers for assisting in providing this opportunity to our students.
On Tuesday, April 16 at  first recess grade 3's interested in participating in our new Chess club will meet in the library with Mrs Hall and Ms Legault. Permission forms available in office.
On Tuesday morning Grade 8 students who signed up for  Badminton are reminded of the practice at 8:15am with Ms Calver and Mr. Blimkie. Other practices have been schedules during recess breaks. Students need to bring back permission forms.
 On Wednesday we have our after school French club from 3:40 until 5:00pm
Our General Lake School Council Meeting is on Wed, April 17 at 6:00pm
The School Council has placed copies of the handout provided at our recent Anxiety in Children event  in the front lobby of school. Feel free to pick one up. More copies are available upon request.
On Thursday, April 18 our Junior Intermediate students have an opportunity to participate in the 'Free The Children's' Vow of Silence. The Vow of Silence is part of our We day promise to create awareness for children's rights. Students interested in participating in the activity can pick up a permission form in the office on Tuesday. Donations are welcome to be made to the Free the Children organization "We Are Silent campaign either online or via the school.  Also Intermediate students participating in the up coming We day should return all forms on Monday to Shirley in the office.
The Renfrew County Parent Involvement Committee meeting will be held this week at Santa Fe restaurant on Thursday, April 18 at 6:15. Please call the school to RSVP.
We have our Pizza Lunch on Friday, April 19.
Just a reminder for parents of grade 3 and 6 students involved in the EQAO booster program.  On Mon and Wed Grade 3's booster will be held from 8- 9 am. On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday it will be our Grade 6 booster from 8-9. If your child is unable to attend please call the school.
General Lake is pleased to announce they have some free tickets to be distributed to the community for The "Seeing is Believing" show featuring the fast paced Magic, Comedy and Illusion's of Edward Stone at Fellowes high school on Wed May 22 at 7:00pm.  It's a Family Fun show running over 90 mins, with lots of surprises and audience interaction. If you are interested in receiving free tickets please call the school or send a note to the office. Tickets are limited so first come first serve.
Finally, on Wednesday, April 17 from 6:30 -8:30 pm the PMFRC is hosting an information session on Children with ADD at the Southside Community Centre. More information is posted on the school blog.  Register by April 15.
Thank you for listening and enjoy the remainder of your weekend.