Penfield Flyer— May 2019 Penfield Elementary School—Home of the Flyers

8:40 am - First Bell 8:45am - Class Begins

10:15 am - 10:30am - Recess 12:00 pm - 12:30pm - Outside

12:30 pm - 12:45pm - Eating Lunch 2:30pm - Dismissal

Penf ie ld Bel l Schedule Student Absences or Lates

Please call the school at 923-4251 or send an email to Penfield@sd72.bc.ca if your child is going to be absent from school. If your student is late, please ask them to check in at the office before going to class so we know that they are present!

School Wide Learning Events

Ethnobotany walks in the Beaver Lodge Lands with Danita Lewis and Elder Susan Landell,

Health Education Talks with Louise Walker, May 23 & May 30

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we slide into the final part of the year, it is important for our students to maintain a focus on their schoolwork right to the last week of classes. This is not always easy with all of the activities the next few months bring, but with the help of Penfield’s excellent teaching staff, students can really show how far they have come in their learning since September. Students will be engaged in various projects and learning activities from now until the end of June. Please pay close attention to special events and activities in this newsletter. Teachers have provided a detailed monthly classroom newsletter to keep parents aware. It is necessary that parent permission be completed via Parent Connect for all field trips. We have a few exciting school wide learning events taking place in the month of May. Ethnobotany is the study of a region's plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of a local culture and people. Danita Lewis will be joining us each Monday in May to lead students in developing an understanding and appreciation for our local plants. On Thursdays Danita with be joined by Susan Landell, an elder from the Campbell River Metis Society, to do a walk through the Beaver Lodge Lands with students to identify plants in their natural habitat. Louise Walker, local nurse and health educator, will be at Penfield on May 23 and 30 to speak in classrooms about Physical and Health Education (PHE) content. Mrs. Walker’s talks offer age appropriate information which leads to the development of a primary big idea: Knowing our bodies and making healthy choices helps us look after ourselves. These topics, which begin as part of BC Curriculum in kindergarten, aim to teach students about the sexual health components of the PHE curriculum. If parents wish to have their child learn this information using alternative delivery methods, please contact me in the office. I draw your attention to the Parent Advisory Council Annual General Meeting on May 13th. The PAC provides an essen-tial role in BC school as it is the officially recognized collective voice of parents of the school. Parents’ voices are a tremendous value to our school and contribute to the benefit of all students. The PAC provides opportunities to educate and inform parents about the school, involve parents in volunteer activities and openly discuss parents’ concerns and aspirations for the school. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents who have contributed to the PAC during the 2018-19 school year. Your participation is invaluable. Don’t forget to support our PAC’s upcoming Penfield Fun Fair with proceeds going to our new playground. Sincerely,

Darlene Smith,

Principal

Spring into the Library The library is literally buzzing with new life! Come on in and see our amazing collection of

creatures and sign out a book about them. Thanks to Mr. Johnson, we have eggs

incubating, ready to hatch in two weeks, as well as tadpoles getting ready to

become frogs. Thanks to Mrs. Stewart, we also have butterfly larvae and are excited to see them become butterflies.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

Grade 4 and 5 Track and Field

Beginning May 14, our Grade 4 and 5’s will be practicing track and field events suck as running, long jump, high jump and shotput. We are asking for parent volunteers to help at the practices which will take place every Tuesday and Friday afternoon from 1:30 –2:30 starting May 14 .

H e a l t h Ed u c at i o n

with Louise Walker May 23 & May 30

Louise Walker will be coming to our school on Thursday May 23 and again on May 30 for a presentation on personal safety and sexual health. Ms. Walker has presented to our school district elementary schools for numerous years and the presentations are age appropriate. Parents are welcome to attend any class. Please contact Mrs. Nuttall in the office if you would like to know the schedule for your child’s classroom. Please see Ms. Smith if you have any questions regarding curriculum content.

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Next PAC Meeting—Annual General Meeting Monday, May 13 @ 6:15 pm in the library

Childminding available Penfield Parent Advisory Council (PAC) will be holding our next PAC Meeting & Annual General Meeting on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 6:15pm in the library. Below are descriptions of the positions on the PAC. We will be looking to fill some positions. If you would like more information or have any questions, please email penfieldhotlunch@gmail.com. Chair: • speak on behalf of the council; consult with council members • preside at membership and executive meetings • ensure that an agenda is prepared • appoint committees where authorized by the membership or executive • ensure that the council is represented in school and district activities • ensure that council activities are aimed at achieving the purposes set out in the constitution • be a signing officer • submit an annual report • Vice‐Chair: • support the president • assume the duties of the president in the president’s absence or upon request • assist the president in the performance of his or her duties • accept extra duties as required • be a DPAC representative • be a signing officer • submit an annual report • Secretary: • ensure that members are notified of meetings • record and file minutes of all meetings • keep an accurate copy of the constitution and bylaws, and make copies available to members upon request • prepare and maintain other documentation as requested by the membership or executive • issue and receive correspondence on behalf of the council • ensure safekeeping of all records of the council • may be a signing officer • submit an annual report • Treasurer: • be a signing officer • ensure all funds of the council are properly accounted for • disburse funds as authorized by the membership or executive • ensure that proper financial records and books of account are maintained • report on all receipts and disbursements at general and executive meetings • make financial records and books of account available to members upon request • have the financial records and books of account ready for inspection or audit annually • with the assistance of the executive, draft an annual budget • ensure that another signing officer has access to the financial records and books of account in the treasurer’s absence • submit an annual financial statement at the annual general meeting • DPAC Representative:

• attend all DPAC meetings and represent, speak, and vote on behalf of the PAC ƒ • maintain current registration of the PAC ƒ • report regularly to the membership and executive on all matters relating to the DPAC ƒ • seek and give input to the DPAC on behalf of the PAC ƒ • receive, circulate, and post DPAC newsletters, brochures, and announcements ƒ • receive and act on all other communications from the DPAC ƒ • liaise with other parents and DPAC representatives ƒ • submit an annual report • Hot Lunch Co-Ordinator:

• order from vendors • organize class lists\ • prepare and send forms

PAC NEWS

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Mabel’s Labels is a fundraising initiative with a percentage of sales going to support

Penfield School. When you sign in to campaign.mabelslabels.ca, go over to the far

right on the top line to ‘Support’ and search ‘Penfield Elementary’. Any purchases you

make will then go towards the Penfield fundraising.

Penfield PAC Fundraising: Mabel’s Labels campaigns.mabelslabels.ca

More PAC NEWS

FUN FAIR CLASSROOM BASKETS

This year’s Fun Fair will be held May 30 from 5 pm—8 pm. We have set up theme baskets in each class-room and are asking for families to make a donation according to the theme. (see below). We also need

help the night of the Fun Fair, with supervising games, suppling cupcakes for the cupcake crawl and helping in the concession. There will be a sign up sheet at the front entrance of the school.

Classroom baskets have to be in by May 24. Tickets will be on sale every day after school from May 27 –30 and also at the Fun Fair.

BASKET THEMES Mrs. Neufeld—Movie Night Mrs. Allan– Rainy Day Fun Mrs. Stewart– Arts and Crafts Mrs. Baker - Gardening Mrs. Derouin—Fun at the Park Ms. Gordon—Camping Mr. Jarvis—Family Game Night Mrs. Richie/Mr. Haines—Spa Day Mrs. Panziera—Beach Day Mr. Johnson/Mrs. Zumkeller—Biking Mrs. Romagnoli—Baking Ms. Younger/Nixon—We Love Sports PAC—Chocolate Lovers Mrs. Samson/Ehrhardt—Man Cave Teachers—We Love to Read

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Keeping Active Children Hydrated When children are playing they may need to be encouraged to drink to prevent dehydration (not enough water in the body). Water is the best choice to keep children hydrated. ü Recommended: Water, milk, fortified soy, almond or rice beverage L Not Recommended: Sports drinks*, energy drinks (*Sports drinks are high in sugar and are only for those exercising and sweating for longer than an hour.) Keep active children hydrated:

Offer water often, especially during activity. Provide water or milk and watery snacks like watermelon, cucumber or smoothies after activity. Avoid juice and give fresh fruit instead.

Is your child’s water bottle safe? Use stainless steel bottles or plastic bottles that are designed for reuse. Disposable plastic bottles that are filled with water, pop, sports drinks, etc., should not be reused. Wash water bottles every day! Wash water bottles well by hand each day. Dishwashers do not clean all parts of the inside of the bottle. Recycle any bottles that show signs of wear such as scratches, dents, or a cloudy, cracked appearance. For more information:

Play It Safe With Your Smile

Every year, sporting accidents cause broken teeth and injury to children’s mouths. Mouth protectors

help prevent injury to teeth and lips during sports such as ice and field hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse and rugby. Adults can be good role models by wearing helmets and mouth guards to prevent sports injuries and encouraging chil-dren to do the same. Mouth guard kits are available at sporting goods stores for under $20.00. Ask the store about the best guard for the par-ticular sport. These mouth guards are quick and easy to fit, but are not suitable for use over braces or other oral appli-ances. For a custom fit mouth guard, contact your dental office. Accidents can happen. If a tooth is knocked out, there may be blood. This is upsetting to the child and the adult attend-ing to the emergency. Reassure the child, take a deep breath yourself, then:

Find the tooth if possible, hold by the crown and place in milk or water Rinse the mouth with warm water and apply cold compress Call a dentist immediately

Play it safe with your family’s smile. For more information contact:

VIHA Child, Youth and Family Community Health Dental: Campbell River Health Unit 250-850-2110

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Inquiry Showcase

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Birthday Lunch

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Track and Field

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Welcome to K

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Chess Trnmt @

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PAC Pizza Lunch

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Victoria Day

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May

June 4 - Grade 5 visit to Southgate June 14: Miracle Beach June 27: Last day of school (dismissal @ 12:00)

Grade 5

Southgate Open

House 6:30—7:30

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NEXT YEAR’S SCHOOL CALENDAR!