A Comet Communication
Calvin Park Public School - November 7th, 2022
In-Person Learning Resumes on Tuesday, November 8th
We value all our team members at Calvin Park PS, including the guardians of our students, the community members who show support in various ways, and the students who make our school such a great place to be. Thank you for creating and supporting a true community of learning.
Immunization Clinic - This Thursday and Friday
This week: November 10th and 11th, KFL&A Public Health will be onsite to provide the school-based immunization program for:
- All grade 7 students
- Grade 8 students who missed receiving vaccines on our last visit.
- Students who require second doses as well as those who missed their first doses
Immunizations provided at this clinic: Hepatitis B, Meningococcal (Men-C-ACYW-135) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
Please ensure that Grade 7 and 8 students are present and available on your school’s immunization clinic date. If students are unable to attend school on this clinic date, they will have to book an appointment at KFL&A Public Health or their health care provider to receive their immunizations. Appointments can be made at: www.kflaph.ca/ImmunizationClinics.
Also, please remind students to wear appropriate clothing for immunization (short-sleeved shirt) and to eat breakfast the day of the immunization program.
Order Your 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.
STEP 1:
Go to treering.com.
Click ‘Buy Yearbook’.
You can copy and paste the school passcode, which is 1016349124591104
STEP 2:
- Enter your full name, email, role, and the password you want for your account. If you are a student, add your grade and teacher.
- NOTE: If you are using your Limestone account, it says you have to be over 13
STEP 3:
- Click ‘Add to Your Cart’, and it will automatically add.
- Don't forget to add your child's name to your order!!
- Purchase the yearbook.
BONUS:
- Click ‘Build Custom Pages’ and then select ‘Custom Pages’ to begin editing your custom pages.
- Add photos and other memories or customizations (signatures, backgrounds, text and graphics etc.)
- **Make sure you finish your custom pages by May 3, 2023. You can add additional pages, for 99 cents each. The first 2 are free.
- By May 3, 2023 the switch at the top of the page should be on the right side identifying ‘Print Your Yearbook’.
IF YOU NEED HELP, 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.
Design The Yearbook Cover
Feeling artsy? We are looking for artistic submissions for the cover of our yearbook, Comets! Do you think you have the perfect design for the cover of Calvin’s 2022/23 Yearbook? If you are interested in creating a cover design then pick up the outline of specific expectations from the club board or see Ms. McCann for more info. Submissions are due to Ms. McCann and the Yearbook committee by Nov 30th. Happy creating!
20th Annual Kids' Fish Art Contest
Topic
Students can pick between:
- longnose gar
- lake trout
Key dates
- Closes: December 31, 2022
- Announcement of winners: March 2023
Artwork specifications
- Size: 8.5" x 11" (letter-sized)
- Orientation: horizontal
- Thickness: up to 0.6 cm (1/4")
For more information, check out the Government of Ontario website.
Free Virtual Tutoring
Limestone Tutoring Resources: As part of the Ministry of Education Tutoring Grant, LDSB is offering an afterschool drop-in Virtual Tutoring Program for Limestone students in Grades 1 to 10. Tutoring will be available through MS Teams from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from October 11 until December 15, 2022.
Guidelines for Virtual Tutoring for Limestone Students
- The student must be logged in to MS Teams using their Limestone account. The student’s camera and microphone should be on so that the student and tutor can communicate more effectively.
- The student should have the materials that they need with them. The student should try to set up in an area in the home with minimal distractions for the tutoring session.
- There are four tutors available for each grade group each night and students can join a tutoring session by clicking on any of the four links for their grade. Students must only use the links for their grade level.
- If a tutor is already working with a student, subsequent students will be placed in the lobby of the meeting and then be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis once the tutoring session for the previous student is completed. Tutoring sessions will be 15 minutes long and may be extended if no other students are waiting.
Links for MS Teams Virtual Tutoring
Grade 7 to 10 Homework Help
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:
November is Indigenous Education Month and Hindu Heritage Month. November 6th is the start of Treating Recognition Week. Please check the Activities Board for additional tryouts and practices.
- Tuesday, November 8th: Girls' Volleyball Practice before school; Indigenous Veterans' Day; Guru Nanak Gurpurab; Robotics; GSA at First Break
- Wednesday, November 9th: Girls Volleyball vs. Marie Rivere; Robotics; Yearbook Club at First Break
- Thursday, November 10th: Immunization Clinic; Social Justice Club; Robotics
- Friday, November 11th: Remembrance Day; Immunization Clinic Continues; Boys and Girls Volleyball Tournament at FSS; Book Club at First Break
- Saturday, November 12th: Boys and Girls Volleyball Tournament at FSS continues
Later:
- November 13th: Transgender Awareness Week starts
- November 16th: Louis Riel Day
- November 17th: Acadie vs. A&B Girls Volleyball Teams
- November 18th: Progress Reports Sent Home
- November 21st: School Advisory Council
- November 25th: PD Day
- November 28th - December 3rd: LCVI showcases Mamma Mia!
- December 3rd: Lego Robotics Team Competition
- December 13th and 14th: Calvin Park Coffee House