A Comet Communication
Calvin Park Public School - January 8th, 2023
Welcome Back, Comets!
This week, be sure to check the Activity Board for information on ongoing basketball tryouts, clubs, and opportunities to get involved.
See you in the morning, Comets!
LCVI Grade 8 Information Night
Choices at 7 Information Night
If your child is currently in Grade 7 ATLAS, LEAP, or Challenge, they will automatically be enrolled in the program for Grade 8. If your child is in Grade 7 CORE, they can apply to Grade 8 ATLAS, LEAP, or Challenge programs by following the same application process, recognizing that there will be limited Grade 8 spots available.
Basketball Tryouts Continue this Week
Order A Yearbook Now
Here is the QR code link to a slide show with step-by-step instructions for families to order yearbooks. Scan the code with your phone and place an order today. You can also click here to access the instructions. Don't forget to add your child's name to your order, so we can deliver the yearbooks to the correct students :)
If you need help, please click the help button in the bottom right corner. If that doesn't help, email mccanne@limestone.on.ca, and the yearbook club can help.
Lost and Found
Smaller lost items, such as eye glasses and cell phones, are kept in the office until claimed.
Opportunities for Indigenous Youths
Indigenous Education
The MNO is hosting a virtual information series in the New Year for Indigenous students exploring post-secondary pathways!
Please see attached a poster for the Métis Nation of Ontario's (MNO) post-secondary support programs. The deadline to register is January 23rd, 2023.
Community Supports
There are many community organizations, including The Maltby Centre, that offer a variety of resources to support students and families. The Maltby Centre (https://maltbycentre.ca/) provides mental health and autism services to children and youth, and works with clients in schools, homes, and other locations.
Other supports include:
We continue to see many students who struggle to safely and respectfully use social media. Please monitor your student's phone usage, especially at night. Many students admit to staying up quite late each night, and therefore coming to school quite tired. Thank you for your vigilance and helping your student get the most out of their day.
Would your student benefit from meeting with our school counsellor? If so, reach out to their teacher or contact the office to put their name forward.
Upcoming Dates of Significance
We look forward to recognizing, celebrating, honouring, and hosting many events this year. Please add the following dates to your calendar, and let us know if your family celebrates a holiday that is not listed.
This Week:
Please check the Activity Board for additional team tryouts and practices.
- Monday, January 9th: School Resumes; GSA Club at first break in the Dance Studio
- Tuesday, January 10th: Boys' Basketball Tryouts at first break
- Wednesday, January 11th: Boys' Basketball Tryouts at first break; Yearbook Club meets today
- Thursday, January 12th: Social Justice Club in the Dance Studio; Choices at 7 Information Night at 6pm
- Friday, January 13th: Choices at 7 Applications Close
- Saturday, January 14th: FTC Robotics Tournament held at Calvin Park/LCVI
Later:
- Week of January 16th: Chess Club begins
- January 17th: Grade 8 LCVI Information Night
- January 22nd: Lunar New Year
- February 3rd: PA Day - no school
- February 17th: Report Cards will be distributed
- February 20th: Family Day - no school