September 16th Newsletter

1. JACK STUART SCHOOL
Phone #: 672-0880 Voice Message #: 672-0898
September 16, 2010 Issue #3
Please Help! by Mrs. Sommer
CLASSROOM NEWS
We do know that the parking setup at Jack Stuart is a
Kindergarten problem. There is simply not enough space close to the
We have a terrific bunch of building for the vehicles of all parents and caregivers
kindergarten students, 41 in all, that need to access the school. In addition our enrollment
who made a great start to the is up over 40 students from this time last year. Your help
school year. The students have is essential to make the best of a difficult situation.
learned so much already, including PLEASE PARK IN APPROPRIATE AREAS AT
their teachers’ names, many of their classmates’ names, ALL TIMES. Where NOT to park:
and all of the new routines that are a part of this special • The bus and handivan zones in front of the school.
place called “school”. They are accompanied by a These are clearly marked. Even if you are just at the
supportive team of parent volunteers who are having a school for a few minutes, please park outside of these
positive impact on our program. zones. Buses and the handivan come to the school at
various times during the school day.
Class 2Han by Caiden B. • In the lane beside vehicles parked by the curb. On
occasion, buses have been completely obstructed and
In Math we are counting by 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s and learning
unable to make their way into or out of the bus zones.
about patterns. We like to play in
gym. My favourite game to play is • The staff parking lot. Please do NOT use this as a drop
Doctor Dodgeball. In Science we off/pickup area for students.
are learning about hot and cold • The NO PARKING zone on the east side of the
temperatures. In Art we are building. This is also clearly marked.
making apple pictures with tissue • In or across any of the crosswalks. Sometimes students
paper and oil pastels. We even got are forced to walk outside of the crosswalk and into
to eat apples! In Social we are learning about some the street.
different places in Canada. • By the dumpster. This blocks traffic using the drive
through and increases congestion.
Parent Volunteers SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN; your
Tanya Germann, Jeannie Zimmel, support and cooperation are needed. We count on your
Heather Stene, Marion Schoenberger, respect for everyone by observing the rules of the
Cali Rafters, Alicia Dewald. school. Thank you.
On the Information Table Terry Fox Run by Mr. Nelson
We frequently receive information from individuals This year marks the 30th annual Terry Fox School Run.
and organizations with a request that information be Jack Stuart students will participate on Thursday,
distributed to students to take home. Because we September 30th beginning at 1:45pm. The program will
already send home quite a bit of school business begin in the gym with a brief video of Terry Fox
information, we try not to contribute to “information (approximately 10 minutes) followed by the walk/run in
overload”. We have set up an information table in the the school yard for approximately 1 hour.
school office where you are free to browse and take Last year we raised $780 for cancer research. This year
with you any printed information of interest. the Jack Stuart Physical Education Department would
Information currently on the table: Camrose Arts and like to set a goal of $1000 dollars. There are three ways
Recreation Fall Program – classes offered range in age that we are fundraising at the school.
from 0-adult. Option 1: Your son or daughter will be given a
fundraising sheet.
Option 2: You can donate money at the office in our
fundraising box.
Option 3: You can purchase a pair of commemorative
Terry Fox shoelaces for a five dollar donation. Please
see Mr. Nelson to purchase shoelaces.
Please help support the Terry Fox Run.

2. Parent Council by Tracey Woods MedicAlert’s No Child Without Program is at
The first council meeting will be held in the staffroom Our School
on Wednesday, September 22nd @ 7:00 pm. Everyone The No Child Without program offers a free MedicAlert
is welcome to attend. There will be elections that membership to students who attend our school and are
evening for Chairperson, Vice Chair, Treasurer and between the ages of 4 up to their 14th birthday. If your
Secretary. We would also like to form a fundraising child has a medical condition, allergy or is required to
committee and have at least one rep from each take medication on a regular basis then you should
classroom. There will also be an opportunity to sign up consider a MedicAlert membership through this
to take in the recycling for the Green Club. If you cannot program. MedicAlert is your child’s voice in an
attend but would like to volunteer or be on the email list, emergency.
please contact Tracey at tl-woods@hotmail.com or call
MedicAlert membership;
608-1242. I will be stepping down as Chairperson after 3
years, but I will continue to be a support to council. Jack • Gives emergency first responders immediate access to
Stuart is also a member of the Alberta School Council your child’s medical information on their MedicAlert
Association and council has lots of support from Mrs. bracelet or necklace.
Sommer, Mr. Walsh, Mrs. Macahonic and all the other • Enables first responders to quickly obtain up to date
staff at Jack Stuart. medical information by means of the child’s
Electronic Health Record through the 24 Hour
Parent Council will be hosting a presentation at Jack Emergency Hotline.
Stuart School on "Effective School Councils". This • Communicates with the parent or emergency contact
presentation will be on Wednesday, October 6th @ upon activation of the Hotline.
7:00 pm. It is an hour long presentation put • Allows free updates of the child’s medical record as
on by the Alberta School Council needed.
Association, who is a support to • MedicAlert identification can alert school staff,
our school's council. friends, coaches and others about your child’s medical
Thank you. condition should an emergency occur.
To register your child you will need a No Child Without
brochure from the office. For more information go to
www.nochildout.ca
If your child is already part of the No Child Without
program and there have been changes to their medical
condition, medications or emergency contact
information, call MedicAlert at 1-866-679-3220 Ext 1 to
update your child’s file.
Monthly Children’s Rehabilitation Walk In
Clinic
Every third Tuesday (next one is Tuesday, Sept. 21st)
from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. We are located at on the 3rd floor
at 5015-50 Ave. Speech Language Pathologists,
Camrose Spiral Jump Rope Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapist, Respiratory
Club Therapist, Early Intervention Support Worker, Social
Recreational Classes - 12 week Worker are available to answer concerns regarding your
Program. Monday or Thursday child’s development. For more information, please call
from 6:00-7:00 pm. $120.00 per 780-608-8611. Thank you.
session plus rope. No fundraising!.
For more information, please call
the school office at 672-0880. Important Dates
September 21 Staff Meeting – Noon Dismissal
September 27 School Pictures
Please Note: October 11 Thanksgiving – No School
There will not be a Tasty Tuesday
October 12 School-based PD – No Students
this month.
** Next Newsletter September 30, 2010