A r k l a n C o m m u n i t y P u b l i c S c h o o l

June 2013

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Plans are underway to have

an Activity Day for our

grade 3-6 students on June

21st

. At different times dur-

ing the day individual

classes/grades will be taking

part in 30-60 minute ses-

sions that promote healthy

living. Some classes will

take part in sessions with

“Momentum” while other

classes will be doing sessions

in events like soccer etc. Our

grade 6 students will be

walking to the Carleton

Place High School to partic-

ipate in activities there. We

have purchased bananas

for each of our students and

all students will eat this nu-

tritious snack at the same

time.

We are planning a “Moving

on Up” event for our depart-

ing grade 6 students on

June 26th

. A lunch will be

provided for the students at

their usual lunch time of

12:05 p.m. Parents are invit-

ed to a ceremony in our

gymnasium at 1:00 p.m. at

which time the students will

receive a certificate to mark

the occasion. A dance will

be held from 1:45 p.m. to

3:15 p.m. in their honour.

The rest of the school is

planning to give them a

special send-off at the end

of the day.

Our students participated

in the area’s Track and

Field Meet a couple of weeks

back. While the weather was

miserable, our students

made the best of it and rep-

resented Arklan well in our

brand new school jerseys! A

special thanks goes out to

Mrs. Storie and Miss Murray

who helped coach the team.

I would like to thank all of

the volunteers who made

our Family Fun Night such

a success. There were hun-

dreds of smiling faces and

everyone seemed to have a

great time!

As you have probably heard

I will be retiring at the end

of the month. It has indeed

been a pleasure to work with

such a great group of stu-

dents, parents and staff

here at Arklan. Mrs. Shelley

Riddell is looking forward

to coming to our school as

your Principal next year.

Mrs. Stacie Dowdall will be

back as vice-principal to

ensure a smooth transition.

Have a great summer and I

wish all of you the best in

the future!

Jim Duncan

Principal

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At the Upper Canada District School Board

‘All Means All’. See what that looks like by

visiting our Vimeo site to view the Director’s

Report to the Community Video 2012 here:

https://vimeo.com/channels/drc2012

Quick Facts:

The video report is a compilation of many

successful and unique initiatives accom-

plished during the 2012 calendar year. The

video portrays Upper Canada District School

Board students and staff working together to

support and improve student achievement.

The video report

informs parents of

programs, values

and introduces the

people their children interact with.

The video report models and celebrates best

practices across our school board.

Tell us what you think of the video. Send

your comments to Terry Simzer, Director of

Communications and Relationship Manage-

ment at terry.simzer@ucdsb.on.ca

Dear Parents;

The Upper Canada District School Board’s International Student Program will be welcoming stu-dents from Mexico, Colombia, and China to area schools this coming summer and fall. Be an ambassador for your community and create memories for your family by hosting one of these ambitious young citizens of the world.

Every year international students come to our area from around the world, determined to im-prove their English, keen to make friends, and ready to share their own stories and cultures. We invite you to open your heart and home to one of these students. You just might make a friend for life.

To learn more about how to become a host for one of our short or long-term programs, please call Regina Johnson at (613) 686-6764 x 2063,

email us at regina@canadahomestaynetwork.ca ,

or apply online by visiting our website at:

http://www.canadahomestayinternational.com/hosts.html

We provide You provide

orientation and ongoing support a furnished bedroom

24/7 emergency assistance a warm introduction to Canadian culture

a generous stipend to offset expenses 3 meals per day

a student your family will enjoy a 100% English immersion environment

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This special event is organized by the Shaver family. Donations for the

yard sale, consisting of household items, furniture, toys, books, bikes,

tools, clothes, shoes, small appliances, etc., are greatly appreciated. Also,

if you’re a baker who would like to donate to the bake table please call

us. Volunteers are needed to help set up (6am) and work throughout the

day. If you have a few hours to spare, any items to donate, or you’d like

more information, please contact :

Terri Shaver at 613-257-1543 or shaver434@yahoo.ca

Ed Shaver at 613-913-4932

Tonya Kenney at 613-253-2920

If you have anything that you would like to donate, please call for pick

up or to schedule a drop off. Thank you all in advance for your contin-

ued support.

Location: Carleton Place Wool Growers

(beside Tim Horton’s)

Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013

Time: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM

BBQ

Huge Yard Sale

Bake Sale

Raffle

3 Francis St. — 253-0597

Great fun for families,

with big and little

machines, games, fun

activities, face paint-

ing, and lots to eat.

Parking available at

The medical clinic on

Lake Ave and the

Curling Club on Pat-

terson Cr.

Hope to see you there!

Come Enjoy the 3rd Annual

Mighty Machines Day presented by the Carleton Place Childcare Centre

Sat June 22nd 10:30—2:00

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June 2013

Last day of school

Last day for milk is Friday, June 21st

Activity Day

for 3’s to 6’s

Grade 6’s

“Movin’ On

Up” Ceremony