January 21st to February 8th 2019

Kindergarten Program 2019-2020

Registration

February 8th, 2019

Report Cards for all students (K-8)

will be sent home

Monday February 4th 2019 PIC meeting @ 6:30

Tuesday February 5th 2019 Thamesford pizza night

Welcome back, everyone! I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing holiday season. I would like

to wish everyone a healthy and fabulous new year! Thank you to all the students, staff and

families for having made me feel welcome at A. J. Baker. I feel fortunate to have been given this

opportunity. A huge thank you to Christine Passmore for her leadership over the past several

years. We wish her all the best at Zorra Highland Park Public School. We welcome Sue

Jovanovich, who joined our team as an Educational Assistant from January 8th, 2019 and will be

with us till the end of the school year.

I am excited to be with an amazing community and am looking forward to growth and success for

our students. Our school environment is very inviting and welcoming. We have friendly staff,

incredible looking classrooms, energetic students and their thoughtful work displayed around the

school. I am looking forward to working together with all of you to positively impact our

student’s learning and growth. I strive to maintain and further the positive environment that

motivates learning, guiding our students towards their goals and experiencing success for all.

Thank you to all our students for their contributions, and their fabulous performances in

December. A special thank you to our Parent Involvement Committee and all parents for your

ongoing support. It is always wonderful to have so many family members join us at these special

celebrations. It is great to be part of a school community where staff and parents are committed to

working together to provide our students with a welcoming, supportive and stimulating learning

environment.

Message from the Principal

A.J. Baker

News Dates to Remember

Mon. Jan. 07, 2019

First Day Back!

Wed. Jan. 09

AECE Dance Lessons

Thurs. Jan. 10

“Annie Jr.” Rehearsal @3:30

Wed. Jan. 16

AECE Dance Lessons

Thurs. Jan. 17

Dairy Presentation

“Annie Jr.” Rehearsal @3:30

Friday. Jan. 18

PA Day, no school for

students

Wed. Jan. 21- Feb. 08

Kindergarten Program

Registration 2019-2020

Wed. Jan. 23

AECE Dance Lessons

Thurs. Jan. 24

“Annie Jr.” Rehearsal @3:30

Fri. Jan. 25

Jersey Day

Tue. Jan. 29

Colour House Assembly

Wed. Jan. 30

AECE Dance Lessons

Thurs. Jan. 31

“Annie Jr.” Rehearsal @3:30

March 7 and 8

Anne of Green Gables

Performances

A.J. Baker School Council (PIC)

HOME CONNECTIONS IN MATHEMATICS: January 2019

Seeking Public Input

Public input is requested for the following document(s):

● Reporting Suspected Child Neglect and Abuse Independent Procedure – Deadline: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

● External Teacher Hiring Independent Procedure - Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2019

● Student Advisory Council Procedure - Deadline: Thursday, March 28, 2019

● Employee Accident/Incident Report Procedure – Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2019

For details, public input deadlines and contact information, please visit: https://www.tvdsb.ca/en/our-board/public-

input.aspx?_mid_=811

Elephants, (mostly African elephants) are being

hunted for their precious ivory tusks. Lots of

Elephants are dying every year because of these

hunters. There are different types of elephants (such

as the African Elephant and the Forest Elephant).

Elephants can live to about 60 years old to 70 years

old. For more information visit the website below…

http://wwf.panda.org/knowledge_hub/endangered_sp

ecies/elephants/african_elephants/afelephants_threats/

Did you know? - African Elephants can weigh up to

6 tons and smaller elephants weighing 5 tons!!! 1 ton

is equal to 2000 pounds! That’s pretty heavy.

Preschool Health Information Package for Kindergarten Registration Southwestern Public Health is committed to helping young children to make a healthy start to their school years! Your

school nurses will be providing each new kindergarten student’s family with a Preschool Health Information Package that

will outline health opportunities available in Oxford County to get preschool kids ready for school. These packages will be

distributed during kindergarten registration at your school. Parents should ensure that they read through this material because

a healthy lifestyle is linked to improved educational performance by our children.

This package will tell parents:

• How to book a free comprehensive eye examination and how to receive free eyeglasses for their JK student through

the Eye See…Eye Learn program.

• How to have their child’s hearing evaluated by an audiologist.

• How to complete a nutrition assessment of their child with the online Nutristep questionnaire.

• How important it is to have your child’s teeth checked regularly. Free dental screenings are offered through public

health – call 1-800-922-0096.

• How to provide Public Health with updated immunization information and documentation to avoid school

suspension. Immunization information may be submitted to public health online – visit

www.swpublichealth.ca/vaccineswork

• How to access your school public health nurse in the preschool period. You can reach me by e-mail at

bledgley@swpublichealth.ca or by calling 519-421-9901, x3441. Nurses will also be available at TVDSB and

LDCSB schools hosting a TV NELP (Thames Valley Neighbourhood Early Learning Program) this spring.

• How it is also not too late to get your flu shot -- protect yourself and those around you!

Your school public health nurses encourage all parents of new students to take advantage of these programs to help

kids and families to be prepared for many healthy school years ahead!

PIC meeting will be on. Feb 4th at 6:30 in the library and Feb 5th will be our next Thamesford pizza night.

School Day Timetable

2018/2019 9:00 School Day Begins

Yard is supervised from 8:50 on.

9:00—9:50 Period 1

9:50—10:40 Period 2

10:40—10:55 Morning Recess

10:55—11:45 Period 3

11:45—12:45 Lunch and Lunch Recess

12:45—1:35 Period 4

1:35—2:25 Period 5

2:25—2:40 Afternoon Recess

2:40—3:30 Period 6

3:30 Dismissal and Bus Boarding

Remind App

Get important

information from the school when you need it. The

Remind app is available on multiple platforms,

including iOS, Android, and

computer. You can choose how you would like to

receive reminders from the school about upcoming

events.

To sign up:

Go to https://www.remind.com/join/ajbak and follow

the prompts

OR Text @ajbak to 519-800-5670

A.J. Baker is on Twitter.

Follow us @AJBakerKintore for updates about school

events, pictures and more.

FROM THE HEALTH UNIT

CONTACTING YOUR

BUS COMPANY

For bus-related

concerns, contact:

Elgie Bus Lines

Leanne or Donna

519-475-6000

Lang’s Bus Lines

519-602-0158

For bus

behavior concerns,

contact Mrs. Patel.