UPCOMING

DATES

Jan. 7: Happy New

Year! Students return to

school.

Jan 7: Green Heart

Lunch & Milk Orders

Resume

Jan. 8 : School Council

Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Jan. 11: Pizza Day

Jan. 18: P.A. Day

Jan. 30: Pasta Day

Wed Dec 12, 2018

Vendor Fair

4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Winter Walk Thru

5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Please join us at

Jack Miner P.S.

Our Remembrance Day Ceremony this year was dedi-

cated to our heroes and veterans. It was a day to re-

member and be grateful for all the sacrifices that

those who have fought in the war, made for us. A sea

of red poppies was observed, and students and staff

were dressed in black and white. As could be ex-

pected, all of our students, staff and community mem-

bers showed great honour and respect was demon-

strated during this ceremony.

Special guests included, Ethan Maes’ grandfather, Veteran, Fred Cross from

the US Navy; Lt Col, Murray Stewart, from the Canadian Army; and Carol

Watson, who is a Past President of the Kingsville Legion.

Students from Grades 1-8 read passages and poems, and sang songs, as a

tribute to all of the Veterans. All audience members unitedly and proudly

sang “Oh Canada”, and then our students and staff beautifully sang “We will

All Stand for Freedom”. Terry Kelly’s “A Pittance of Time”, moved the audi-

ence, and students learned the importance of honouring those who “fought

and died for their homeland” which is now “our land”, through observing a

moment of silence, which was held later in the ceremony while the “Last

Post” was played.

As a final show of gratitude, a student representative from each classroom

presented a Remembrance Day offering through the laying of wreaths. The

ceremony concluded with everyone unitedly singing “We Will All Stand For

Freedom”. A special thank you to Miss Langlois for working with our stu-

dents and sharing her vision so that it could become a reality; allowing us to

honour, remember, and cherish those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that

we could live in freedom.

Principal: Miss Langlois Vice Principal: Mrs. Adlam Secretary: Mrs. Hamish Clerk: Mrs. Stubbert

Jack Miner Public School News

December 2018

MATH BEFORE BED is dedicated to

providing thought-provoking prompts

for students and their parents that

will spark amazing math discussions.

Math Before Bed brings math INTO

your conversations with your family.

Check it out online at : https://

mathbeforebed.com/

JMPS

Home of the Jaguars

(519) 733-2329

Parents, please note that our supervision begins at 8:00 a.m.,

when the first bell rings. Students should not be arriving at school

prior to this first bell as there is no supervision for them.

“We Care, We Can” Food Drive

Jack Miner School students and staff will once again partner with the Kingsville Goodfellows to donate

food and assist families in our community. The "We Care, We Can" food drive will begin on December

3rd and will wrap up on December 12th, as we prepare for pick up of all the items donated. We will once

again this year have themed days for our canned food drive. A memo will be sent home through School

Messenger describing the themed days. Please watch for this if you have not received it yet. Please re-

member that it is not necessary to donate specific themed items, and you can always donate according

to your preference or affordability. All donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you to Mr. Affleck and

our current leadership students, Gabriel and Leah, who have taken the time to coordinate the canned

food drive.

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“Buddy the Elf” visits Jack Miner

Staff and students will be coming together for the Holidays by engaging in fun

activities to a ‘Buddy the Elf’ theme, to count down the last 8 days leading up to

the holiday break. The activities will begin December 12th. A message will be

sent home via School Messenger with a detailed day by day description.

A couple of events to highlight are the “Buddy the Elf’” Talent Show, “Buddy the Elf

Art”, and “DPA Activity Day”, which will kick off the events for the week. The Talent

Show will feature students from various grades who have been working hard practic-

ing their performances for the big day. The talent show will take place on Friday,

December 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

Family Winter Walk Through and Vendor Fair

On Wednesday, December 12th, our families are invited to attend the “Family Winter Walk

Through”. Parents with children from JK- Grade 8, are invited to join us from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Jack

Miner. Parents will have an opportunity to explore their child’s classroom and the various literacy and

math work and activities as well as view their child’s creative art work.

Jack Miner School’s “Vendor Fair” will also be held December 12th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. which is a fund-

raiser activity organized by School Council. Approximately 20 vendors will be on display prior to the

start of the Walk Through as well as during the Walk Through, that parents and the community are

welcome to browse and explore. There will also be various activities and stands, such as cookie decorat-

ing, hot chocolate and coffee and raffle prize baskets. We hope that you are able to join us for this event

and special evening!

Band News

On November 27th , our Junior and Senior Bands enjoyed a day filled with

music at the KDHS Family of Schools Band Day. Students from Jack Miner

Public School and Kingsville Public School, joined students from Kingsville

District High School. All of our students watched the KDHS band and choir

perform. Our band members then had the opportunity to practice pieces

they will be performing at the joint Winter Concert on December 11 at 7:00

p.m. There will be an opportunity to make a donation at the door this year

that will help with busing costs for the Music Fest. We hope you will be able

to come out and celebrate with us on this evening at Migration Hall.

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Eat Drink Dine Kingsville (EDDK) School Fundraiser

As part of our Winter Holiday Fundraiser, students will have the opportunity to sell gift certificates

from EDDK, to family and friends. These gift certificates can be redeemed at any EDDK establish-

ment. For every gift certificate purchased, $4 will be donated back to the school. This school fundrais-

er will help offset the cost of programs and activities throughout the school year. These gift certifi-

cates also make a great gift for the holidays. A maximum of $8 000 will be donated back to the school,

which means that we can achieve maximum profit if every child in the school sells 2 or 3 gift cards.

Student names from each division are drawn daily for one free Tuck Cart item. The top sellers each

week will have the opportunity to win a free frozen yogurt. In addition, for every gift card sold, stu-

dents will receive a raffle ticket for entry into the prize draws!

Our Leadership students, Gabriel and Leah, have been around to the classes to show our students the

prizes that are available to be won! There are so many great prizes to choose from.

The fundraiser will run from November 19th through December 7th, 2018.

Scholastic Book Fair

Thanks to the purchases of our school community at the book fair, we have earned approximately

$2000 to put towards buying library books, and classroom books and supplies. The winner of the

family draw was Macey Dugdale from JKSK Quenneville and Brouwers. A big thank you goes to our

parent volunteers, Mrs. Maes, Mrs. H. Andrade, Mrs. Mikkelsen, Mrs. Cornies, and Mrs. Elias, for

their assistance with the running of the book fair. We truly appreciate all of your help in making

this year’s Scholastic Book Fair a HUGE success! Our next Scholastic Book Fair will take place in

Early February of 2019.

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CONGRATULATIONS to MISS LANGLOIS The Jack Miner School Community would like to congratulate Miss Langlois on her retirement from the Greater Essex County District School Board. Miss Langlois has worked in our Jack Miner School community for the past 10 years. While Miss Langlois will be missed by all of us at Jack Miner Public School, she certainly deserves her retirement. Her hard work and dedication to our students, staff, and school community cannot be beat. She is simply the BEST and has shown us that she cares about each and every one of us. Her contributions to our school community over the past 10 years are insurmountable. From planning Remembrance Day Ceremonies, to celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas, complete with giving back to our community, she continually shows us all the true meaning of what it takes to be a leader in our school. All of your Jack Miner Jags have enjoyed working, and learning alongside you, be it as a student, a parent, or a staff member. Even though we are saddened to see you go, we are confident that you will experience the same success and happiness in retirement, that you experienced here as a Jack Miner Jag! With much love and fond memories, your Jack Miner Jags and school community wish you all the best in your future endeavours. We know that you will embrace wholeheartedly, all of the new opportunities retirement will bring your way. Please keep in touch, and visit if you are able. We hope you have fun as you begin a new journey!

We will miss you!

Love From Your Jack Miner School Community

November’s Character Focus was Responsibility

November’s Jaguars that were Responsible:

Early Years

Benjamin, Jillian, and Michael

Primary

Hudson, Abby, Jamie, Chloe, Jessica, Eloise, Presley, Emily, and Allison

Junior

Jacob, Quinton, Luna, Harrision, Sharon, Makalya, and Jordan

Intermediate

Evan, Abby, Lila, Elise

December’s Character Focus is Empathy

What does it mean to have Empathy?

Understanding, being aware of, and being sensitive, to others feelings, thoughts, and experiences

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