Sydenham PS
October 2021
Dear Sydenham Families,
It is great to see a return to some of the activities, events and special days with the students in person, here at school. Our cross country running club for students in grades 3-8 has started, with Covid protocols in place, with lots af active and enthusiastic engagement. Paper copies of permission forms for cross country went home earlier. If your child missed this, please reach out to homeroom teachers. Thanks to Ms. Onyskiw, Ms. Davey, Ms. Reid and M. Emmerton for co-ordinating our return to running training.
We also had a very fun and lively Terry Fox Day on Sept. 29th. We danced and played in recess zones to "Try like Terry" to be active, healthy and community minded. Our students have raised over $675 for cancer research to date, with a few more "toonies for Terry" trickling in. Thank you to our community for raising awareness and funds to continue the leagacy of Terry Fox.
Students have also been engaged in many activities and discussions related to the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Orange shirts were worn, and more importantly, students are learning the stories behind Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation. Students listened to Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, residential school survivors, wrote their own land acknowledgements, read picture books by Indigenous authors and had engaged discussions about Canada's history and a new way forward.
Our School Advisory Council (SAC) has had its first meeting and we have a new executive council. Please see the SAC section below for the next meeting date. New members are always welcome!
Families can be very proud of their students for a great start to the school year. We thank you for all you are doing at home to support our kids. You are doing a great job! We enjoy working in partnership with you, please reach out if there is anything we can do to help.
Happy October everyone!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Diamond
Reminders
-Please have students bring a re-fillable water bottle everyday.
-Please have students bring indoor shoes that can be kept at school and used for gym class
-Don't forget to screen your student for COVID-19 symptoms everyday. Stay home if unwell.
-Don't forget to report student absences using School Messenger.
Mark Your Calendars
October is Islamic History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month
October 1st - PA Day, no classes for students
October 5th - World Educator Day
October 11th - Thanksgiving Day holiday - no classes for students
October 18th - School Advisory Council on-line meeting 5:30p.m. (details below)
October 27th - Dress Purple Day - Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign.
October 29th - Black and Orange day - wear your spookiest colours!
November 1st - PA Day - No classes for students
School Advisory Council News
Welcome and congratulations to our 2021-22 Execuive Council:
Co-chairs: Erik Lockhart and Muhammed Malik
Secretary: Mary-Kate Christopher
Treasurer: Kelly Baehre
Fundraising Co-ordinator: Marnie Girard
Community Involvement Committee rep.: Christy Wilson
Class reps:
KG class rep: Jason Matthew
1/2 class rep: Sara Walker
2/3 class rep: Nadine Morrison
3/4 Shanna Abdo
5/6 Allison De La Lis
6/7/8 Christy Wilson
Spirit Wear is back!
We are pleased to offer a chance to buy Sydenham Storm spirit wear to show your school spirit.
There are T-shirts, long sleeve tees, and hooded sweatshirts, track pants, shorts, and toques. We have ordering in sizes for the whole family as youth and adult sizing is available.
Ordering Deadline – Friday, Oct 22, 2021
Order and pay online only at www.sydenhamspiritwear.ca
Spirit wear will be sent home with students once they are delivered to the school (week of November 22, 2021).
Sizing:
Not sure what size to order? Unfortunately, due to health and safety protocols and guidelines, we will not have samples for anyone to try on. Please note that we will not be able to exchange any shirts if you order the incorrect size; it might be a safer idea to purchase a little bigger for your child, so they can grow into it. Size charts are provided with each item on the website and are accurate.
- Order at www.sydenhamspiritwear.ca by Friday October 22, 2021 (late orders will not be accepted)
- Payment is made directly on the site to the vendor
- PrimeTime Custom is a locally owned small business and the SPS Advisory will receive a portion of the sales as a fundraiser
- This will be the Spirit Wear sale until 2022
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Other Fundraising opportunities for the SPS Advisory:
Winter planters and wreaths are back. After a successful sale last year, we’re partnering once again with Inveraray based CC Farms for winter planters and wreaths. Watch for order forms to come home later this fall.
Of course, if you don’t need Spirit Wear, shop online or need winter outdoor décor, we’re always happy to take a direct gift. If you would like to support us in that way, please send us and email and we’ll provide details on how to make your gift.
Thank you for supporting your student’s education by partnering with us.
Not getting the SPS Advisory emails? Send a request to join our email list to sydenhamps.advisory@gmail.com
We share agenda items for meetings, minutes, up to date information about our initiatives and needs for our school. Always open to suggestions and ideas as well.
Next SAC Meeting - October 18th 5:30 p.m. (virtual)
All parents are welcome and invited to join our School Council Virtual meetings. We strongly encourage parents and caregivers to join us once a month on Zoom to help make important school-based decisions and keep informed on the latest Sydenham happenings. The link for the SAC meetings is:
https://queensu.zoom.us/j/94125991050?pwd=RnUwQURLY0d5ZElxK2N2UnVRZEh3Zz09
FlipGive Student Advisory Council Fundraiser
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Sydenham PS Advisory Council
Want to learn more? Check out this 2 minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vTO_Qg4n80
Sydenham PS
Email: syden@limestone.on.ca
Website: sydenhamps.limestone.on.ca/
Location: 5 Clergy Street East, Kingston, ON, Canada
Phone: 613.548.3491
Twitter: @SydenhamPS_LDSB