Quick Notes

Hot Lunch Orders - order forms for May and June have been sent home and are due on Friday April 23rd. Click here for a copy.
Milkshake orders - order forms are due on Friday April 19th. Milkshake day will be April 23rd. Click here for a copy.
Cheese Orders - I've included the dates for the Cheese Orders on the Calendar page, and you can find the Cheese Order form by clicking here.
Little Caesar's Pizza - Our grade 7 and 8's are fundraising for their trip to Quebec. They will be selling Little Caesar's Pizza Kits from now until April 22nd. If anyone is interested, please contact one of our students and they will be happy to take your order.
Hot Dog Day volunteer needed - PRPS is looking for an individual who would be able to help with the cooking adn distributing of hotdogs. If you are able to help, please leave your name and contact information with Wendy in the office. Thank you very much!!

Parent Council

Next meeting ... May 3rd at 7:00 in the School Resource Centre.

Everyone is welcome! Come on out and find what's coming up at Perth Road Public School.

Babysitting is provided at every meeting free of charge. To ensure a proper caregiver/child ratio please contact Shelley Clancy at 613-353-2866 or send an email to Contact the webmaster with the number for children you are planning to bring to the meeting.

Perth Road Panthers!

Starting Wednesday April 7th, Perth Road students are invited to join the Running Club. Interested students from grade 1 - 8 should meet by the gym doors at the beginning of the lunch break. Proper running shoes are essential and comfortable running clothes are recommended. The Running Club will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for the next six weeks. For more information please contact Mrs. Croth or Ms. de Groot.

Congratulations to Kate Gibson whose artwork was selected for the Hotel Dieu art gallery.

After the earthquake happened in Haiti, the students in our newly formed grade 7/8 class decided that they wanted to do something to help with the rescue and reconstruction efforts there. Together, we decided to hold a bake sale to raise money in support. Many students and teachers were busy baking for the sale on Friday, January 22, and we are pleased to report that we raised $153.50 selling our delicious treats! All of the proceeds went to CARE, a non-profit organization. Thank you to everyone who baked for our sale and bought our treats!

Ms. de Groot

Kindergarten Registrations

Perth Road Public School is accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 Kindergarten students.

As you may have already heard, Perth Road Public School will be offering full-day Kindergarten for the 2010-2011 school year. The release from the Limestone District School Board follows.

Limestone District School Board
For Immediate Release, January 12, 2010

LDSB will offer full-day learning at 8 schools
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Starting in September 2010, the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) will begin phasing-in full-day learning for four and five-year olds in selected schools. The LDSB will be offering all-day learning for junior and senior kindergarten students in 8 schools across the district for the 2010-2011 school year. A recommended list of schools for implementation in the first year of the five year phase-in was submitted to the Ministry of Education in November, following collaboration with representatives from the co-terminus school boards, municipalities, and early childhood agencies.

Based on projected enrolment, the Ministry of Education approved a total of 14 full-day early learning classes for the 4-and 5-year old children from the catchment areas of the following schools:

North Addington Education Centre, Cloyne - one classroom
Sharbot Lake Public School, Sharbot Lake - one classroom
Prince Charles Public School, Verona - two classrooms
Westdale Park Public School, Napanee - three classrooms
Perth Road Public School, Perth Road - two classrooms
First Avenue Public School, Kingston - two classrooms
Frontenac Public School, Kingston - two classrooms
Centreville Public School, Centreville - one classroom

Teachers and Early Learning Program Instructors with Early Childhood Education (ECE) qualifications will work together during the regular school day to help young students learn and grow in developmentally appropriate and stimulating environments.

The LDSB has long recognized the importance of early learning, and has funded full-day senior kindergarten programs in five of its schools since 1998. "We strongly believe that full-day early learning programs are key to ensuring that the foundations for success are in place for all of our students," says Brenda Hunter, Director of Education. "Full-time early learning programs for our kindergarten aged pupils will enhance pupil readiness, including in literacy and numeracy, will enable a smooth transition to Grade 1, and prepare students to be effective learners throughout their educational journey."

As well, the LDSB will continue to work with our community partners to facilitate the establishment of new before and after school care programs at these schools staffed by the same qualified professionals who will work with the children during the school day program. Dr. Charles Pascal, the government's special advisor on early learning, says children will benefit from a seamless educational experience throughout the day, that extends to before and after regular school hours, if parents chose that option. There will be a fee for the before and after school care programs if families wish to enroll, and where there is sufficient registration. The provincial government will offer subsidies for some families, based on financial need. More information about these before and after school care programs for 4-and 5-year olds will be available shortly.

There were a number of factors considered by school boards and the government in order to determine where full-day learning programs would first be offered, including:

• availability of space
• community need
• existing child-care programs – availability of reasonably priced child care and before and
after school care programming
• student achievement

The Ontario government has committed to the introduction of fulltime early learning programs in every school by 2015-16. John Gerretsen, MPP, Kingston and the Islands concludes, “Full-day early learning will give children greater opportunities for success in life. It is a key part of the government’s plan to build a well-educated workforce.”

Volunteers Needed

Do you have some time that you could help out at the school? Volunteers are needed for:

Parent Council - click here for details

If your short on time, but would still like to help out then there are opportunities for you too:

Milk Bags - many thanks to Perth Road students and families for bringing in milk bags. Please continue to bring in your bags as they are being used to create sleeping mats for children in underdeveloped countries. So far we have collected over 300 bags and we want to collect more to help support this worthwhile initiative!
Canadian Tire $$ - the school is collecting Canadian Tire money to help buy more equipment for students to use during recess. If you have any Canadian Tire money you'd like to donate, please send it to school with your child.
Old Magazines - Do you have any old issues of magazines that would be of interest to students, especially boys? If you would like to donate them to the Resource Centre, please send them in to Mrs. Kenny. Thank you!
Campbell's Soup Labels - Parent Council is collecting labels from Campbell's Soup products. Any labels that have been collected can be sent to the school with your child.- click here for details
Magazine Orders - the school magazine fundraising campaign takes place each September, however you can order online throughout the year and the school will still receive the credit. Go to www.qsp.ca and use group #16691 for Perth Road Public School.

QSP Magazine Fundraiser

Thanks for the great response to the QSP Magazine Fundraiser!! We thank you and appreciate your participation!

Our school will earn an average $10.00 from every order. These funds will be used to support important goals and programs that benefit our children.

RENEW your favourite subscription, ORDER a NEW title, or GIVE A GIFT.

Satisfaction Guarantee - toll free customer service number (1-800-667-2536) is printed on the back of the form.

The deadline for the paper forms has passed, but you can still order online:

go to www.qsp.ca to order online:
- use our school code 16691 to sponsor Perth Road Public School

School Blog's

The grade 2 / 3 class has posted some interesting information on their class blog. Go take a look at gaaway5.blogspot.com to read all about it! You may pick up some new jokes while you're there

I'd like to get as much helpful info as possible on the site ... so please let me know of any school activity signups, school groups or class special activities ... anything!! Just drop me an email. Thanks!

Any suggestions for the website? Please let me know!

Perth Road Public School provides inclusive, positive and stimulating learning opportunities. Children are inspired to become life-long learners and responsible citizens in a safe and accepting environment that meets the unique needs of individuals.

I hope everyone had a relaxing Christmas holiday. Students have been enjoying the outdoors during recess and we are trying to balance the fun activities with a safe environment. Many of the things that students do off school property are not permitted while on school property because of the safety factor. These include such things as throwing snowballs and playing King of the Hill. Students are aware of the rules and the majority are respectful of the rules. Thanks to your support and guidance at home, we have very few issues on the yard with safety.

Our Christmas Basket campaign was another great success this year. Families who received support were very appreciative. A big thank you to everyone who donated food items throughout the month of December. Again, this shows how caring our school community is.

Finally, I would like to inform you of two new staff members who have joined us as of January. We have Mr. Matt Drechsler, who is teaching Grade 5/6 while Ms. Olive is away. We also have Ms. Carolyn de Groot, who is replacing Ms. McQillan and providing literacy and numeracy support in our Intermediate division. We anticipate another good year at Perth Road P.S. and thank you for all you do to make our school such a great place.

Fred Leavitt