From your Admin… JUNE 2019

U P C O M I N G

D A T E S

Track & Field June

6

Gr 6’s to Shaw

Festival

June

12

Grade 8 Trip June

12

Special

Olympics

June

12

DSBN Track

Meet

June

13

Donuts With

Dad

June

14

Talent Show @

1:30

June

18

School Council

Meeting @ 3:30

June

18

Grade 7 Trip June

21

Fun Fair June

21

Primary Trip June

24

Ferndale Grad June

25

Report Cards

Home

June

26

Last Day of

School

June

27

Principal:

Mr. B. Hadfield

Vice-Principal

Mrs. D. Mikolic

Secretaries:

Mrs. C. Rees-Nelles

Mrs. V. Janzen

THE FERNDALE

FLASH

The Ferndale Flash

FROM THE OFFICE

From the Principal’s Desk

It has been a great school year for the students, parents and staff of Ferndale Public School. We have enjoyed a full year of fun-filled activity and learning. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for working together to provide our students with the best possible school experiences. The school council, in particular, has been very active in supporting our school, providing financial support and building community spirit by hosting a number of events for our students. I would also like to thank the hard-working group of volunteers who support the breakfast program on a daily basis. Your time spent with our students is much appreciated by both staff and students. For our Grade 8 students who will be moving on to secondary school, I wish you continued success in all your future educational endeavors. I am confident that your elementary school years have prepared you well, not only for academic success, but also as caring citizens in our community. Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work this year. We have one final month to finish strong! As this year begins to wind down, I would like to wish everyone a safe and restful summer. B. Hadfield Principal

Friday, June 7th and Friday, June 28th are PA Days. School will be closed for students while staff engage in student assessment, and end of year house-keeping activities.

We will be using School Cash Online for ALL PAYMENTS for the 2019-2020 school year. If you have not already done so, please register at https://www.dsbn.org/schoolcash/ and add your student. Please see page 2 for additional

information , if you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the office. The last day for milk, for this school year, will be June 14th 2019 Tuesday, September 3rd we will see you back for the First Day of School! Have a fabulous summer!

New Breakfast Club Hours starting in September will be 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM

SAFE ARRIVAL SCHOOL MESSENGER To enhance our existing absence-checking procedure, we have a more efficient

student absence reporting system called Safe Arrival. Thank you to all of the

parents and guardians that have been using the Safe Arrival reporting system

to report your child's attendance. This new system will reduce the time it takes

to verify student attendance, make it easy for you to report your child’s absence

and easy for staff to respond to unexplained student absences.

With Safe Arrival, you are asked to report your child’s absence in advance

using any of these 3 convenient methods:

1. Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store

or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.ca). The first time you use the

app, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.

2. Use the SafeArrival website, at https://go.schoolmessenger.ca. The first time you use the website,

select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.

3. Call the toll-free number 1-866-606-5567 to report an absence using the automated phone system.

These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any

time.

This information is always available on our school website, under ‘Report Absence’

SCHOOL CASH ONLINE We will be using School Cash Online for ALL payments

next year. Once you have registered, you will receive

email notifications for items that are available for you to

purchase (ie. Trips, pizza etc) and reminders when the

item is about to expire. If you are new to Ferndale

coming from another DSBN school, your previous login

information is still valid. If you are new to school, have

not previously signed up or are coming from another

board you will be required to register.

Go directly to the website http://ferndale.dsbn.org

(or hold ctrl and click on the link)

1. Click on the Cash Online icon on the top right hand corner (Please note: Internet Explorer is the most

effective internet browser for Cash Online). 2. Create a profile for yourself (Parent/ Guardian). 3. Attach

your student(s) to your profile (date of birth & legal name required). If you need any assistance or internet

access please see Ms. Rees or Mrs. Janzen in the main office.

STUDENT FEELING UNWELL?

With the flu and cold season, some of the symptoms may include the following,

• Vomiting, Diarrhea or Nausea

• Fever or Chills (temperature of 100’F / 37.8 ’C or more)

• Cough or Sore Throat

• Sneezing, Nasal Congestion or Runny Nose

• Red or Pink eyes

• Stomach Ache or Body Aches

• Headache or Fatigue

• Hoarseness, Chest pain or Shortness of Breath

If your child portrays any signs or symptoms of being unwell, either the night before school or the morning

of, please keep the student home until they are symptom free for 24 hours. We appreciate your help in

trying to keep the classrooms germ free.

LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION

Fall Program Applications are Now Open!

Does your child struggle with Math, Language or Social Skills? Registration opens May 27 for some great Fall programs offered by the Learning

Disabilities Association of Niagara. Follow this link for more information:

https://ldaniagara.org/programs/

GRADE 8 GRADUATION Our grade 8 graduation ceremony is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, June 25th at the Merritton Community Centre.

There will be an after celebration for our grade 8 graduates after the formal ceremony. More information will be sent home the beginning of June.

Our Graduation Committee is beginning to plan this special event and we are looking forward to sharing this milestone in your child’s life.

DRESS CODE REMINDER

Now that the warmer weather is hopefully on the way, we remind our students and parents of our dress code. Students should come to school in clothes appropriate for a school environment. Shirts must modestly cover from shoulders to hips; pant, skirt, shorts or dress must be appropriate and modest. Thank you!

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS The end of our 2018 / 2019 school year is quickly coming to an end and we would like to take this opportunity to inform you of various programs offered by the DSBN during the summer. Programs such as Super in 7 and GR8 in 8, are programs that are a great opportunity for students going into grades 7 or 8, to help improve their math and language skills. Reach Ahead gives Grade 7 & Grade 8 students the opportunity to earn credits early at a High School in their community. Courses are available in Physical and Health Education, Fitness, Integrated Arts, Robotics and Civics/Careers. High School Head Start helps students going into grade 9 get ready for their first year of secondary school. Students will gain organizational and time management skills, develop language and math skills and increase their confidence in preparation for Grade 9.

For further information or to register for any of the offered programs, please visit, https://dsbn.org/programs-services/lifetime-learning/EarnCredits/SummerPrograms

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL

On behalf of the District School Board of Niagara, parents are invited to attend the 2018-2019 Indigenous Education Advisory Council (IEAC). If parents are interested, please email

IEAC MEETINGS 2018-2019

TIME LOCATION

November 15, 2018 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. District School Board of Niagara

January 24, 2019 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Niagara Regional Native Centre

April 18, 2019 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre

June 6, 2019 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Métis Nation of Ontario, Thorold

2019-2020 SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS We hosted our Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday May 28th and it was a great success. We were able to meet many of our soon to be falcons and are very excited to begin their school careers with them.

If you know of any school age children that live in the Ferndale boundary and will be starting school in September that have not yet registered, please let them know that the DSBN now offers online registration or to stop by our office for a registration package.

DONUTS WITH DAD On Friday, June 14th, 2019 we will be celebrating the dads in our school community by hosting Donuts

with Dad!

From 7:30 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. students are invited to bring their dad (stepdad, grandpa, uncle etc.), to school and enjoy a donut, coffee, tea and juice in our school library.

Guests that have a nut allergy will have a nut free option available.

Please order on schoolcashonline.com (cash orders will not be accepted). All orders are due on or before Sunday, June 9th, 2019.

*** Our ordering is based on the Pre-Paid orders we receive from families. We will not be able to serve you Friday morning if you have not submitted an order through school cash online***

Every Day 10 Primary and Junior student members of The Colouring Club meet at first break. Listening to classical music and eating their snack while quietly colouring with their peers improves a sense of calm and peacefulness within students. This non-competitive, relaxing club is a wonderful and accepting environment where students can feel comfortable.

COLOURING CLUB

BIKE RODEO When I did the bike rodeo I was so scared. When they were showing us I was not scared because we were getting more help and then when they put the pedals on I had a hard time. But they said keep steady and then I did it! I was so happy! I did not be-lieve it ! It was amazing! I told my mom I was so happy that I now know how to ride a bike! Stefan A I thought that it was fun and I think most people thought it was fun because everyone said lots of good things about it.Everyone liked it because we got to learn a bunch of new things about bikes and even somethings that we already knew to refresh our memories.I thought coming to the Bike Rodeo all we where going to do is sit there and just listen to someone talk about bike safety.However when it started I was listening to everything he said and I did what I was told and I did it my best!!! T Hearn

On May 15th of 2019 our school had its first Bike Rodeo for the grade 5’s and 6’s. During the Bike Ro-deo we had 4 instructors and one of them was a police officer, and he was there to do safety checks with our bikes and helmets, and the other instructors were there to help from Heart Niagara. Heart Niagara brought extra bikes and helmets for those who don’t own one, so they could still participate. At the start we got split into 3 groups each with one instructor. The 4th instructor was helping the students who did not yet know how to ride.

In the groups we learned how to use signals and ride safely on the road.

We also learned how to ride straight, one handed, dodge anything that will make us fall on the road, turning close turns and how to safely stop while slamming on the breaks and not flipping over the han-dlebars. At the end, we all got back together, and we had a slow race and whoever could stay the straightest and be last to the finish line last won. We also followed the police officer in a straight line and it got really hectic. After, we got free time on the tarmac with our bikes.

We had so much fun and we would like to thank Heart Niagara for this opportunity!

By Layla G and Rylee A (grade 6)

TALENT SHOW Ferndale has talent, yes we do, come to our show so we can show you a

thing or two!!!

On Tuesday June 18th 2019, we will be having our annual talent show, the fabulous talent will begin at 1:30 PM.

Parents, grandparents etc are welcome to attend

FROM PUBLIC HEALTH Fight the bite! Ticks, mosquitos and rabid animals have no boundaries and can be a risk to you and your family when walking to and from school or work, waiting at the bus stop, family trips, while playing in the yard at home or at the park. Protect yourself and your family from West Nile Virus: Reduce standing water where mosquitoes breed Cover up, wear long sleeved shirts, long pants, hats socks and shoes Repair any damaged window screens Use insect repellants containing DEET or Icardin (follow manufacturer’s instructions) Reduce the risk of Lyme disease: Wear light coloured clothing to help spot ticks Use insect repellants containing DEET or Icardin (follow manufacturer’s instructions) Check yourself, your children and pets for ticks after being outdoors Cut your grass and dispose of leaf litter where ticks can live Prevent rabies: Vaccinate your pets Do not feed or approach any wild, stray or strange animals Do not trap, transport, keep or pet any wild animals Do not try and nurse sick animals back to health Presently, all of these diseases exist in Niagara. For more information, contact Niagara Region Public Health. 905-688-8248 ext. 7590 or 1-888-505-6074

BREAKFAST CLUB We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the corporations and volunteers that help make our nutrition program possible, without them we would not be able to assist the children and families in our community. In particular Niagara Nutrition Partners for all their generous donations and Ms C Wing for running our nutrition programs.

For the 2019—2020 school year the breakfast program will run from 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM. Please note students should not arrive at school before 8:35 AM as there is no

staff supervision for students before that; unless they will be attending the breakfast program which is supervised by volunteers and starts at 8:30 AM.

ME to WE

USED BOOK SALE Ferndale's used book sale was a big success. ME TO WE club members worked hard to set up over 1600 books, sell them and clean up the library again! We

raised $753 which will be matched by the Me to We organization to help a needy school in Africa. Thank

you to all who donated books and bought books. Enjoy reading this summer knowing that you helped

send less fortunate children to school.

BREAKFAST PROGRAM Zehrs at the Pen Center has chosen Ferndale to be one of their recipients to help one day at our breakfast program! This will take place on Thursday, June 6th.

Zehrs' employees will be coming to the school to serve breakfast. They are brining enough food and drinks to feed many of our students. Breakfast will be; bagels, cream cheese, breakfast bars, milk, juice, yogurt, apples, bananas and boxes of cereal.

This will be a nice treat for the kids.

Thank you Zehrs for your generosity and help!!

Congratulations to our intermediate three pitch team who had won the championship, allowing only 5 runs during the prelims!! Way to Go Ferndale Falcons!!

3 PITCH