Principal’s Corner: Fall trips, Volleyball, Swim team and upcoming events
Good afternoon Norwood Park families,
Happy Friday! It has been a busy month at Norwood Park. Student Council organized our first Spirit Day of the year. It was great to see so many students wearing Norwood Park colours today.
Our School Council’s Fall fundraiser Fresh from the Farm was a big hit. We look forward to the vegetables and apples being delivered to the school in early November. Thank you for supporting this initiative.
The fall trip season has begun with the primary students visiting Merry Farms and Dyment Farms. Two of our junior classrooms enjoyed hosting a potluck this month. We appreciate all of our parent volunteer who help make these initiativess a success.
Volleyball has started up for the year. While our gym is under construction, practices are being held at the Westmount recreation centre. Special thanks to our coaches Mme Bernal, Mme. Collins, Mr. Bullard, and Mlle Morgan for their dedication to our team for the early morning practices and Mme Montpetit for assisting at the games.
Our junior swim team practices are continuing. Thank you to our swim team coaches Mme Bernal, Mme DeSourdy, Mme McCluskey, and Mr. Schneiderman and our parent volunteers for walking with our team to the pool and helping our students prepare for the swim meet in the afternoon of November 5th.
Digital Citizenship
We continue to looking at what it means to be a good Digital Citizen. We are encouraging to be responsible when connected. THINK FIRST. Thinking first is organized under Identity, Purpose, Respect and Organization. For more information, please visit this page on the board website.
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 21st is the rescheduled date for our Grade 6 trip. This is an outdoor trip so please be sure to dress for the weather.
Thursday, October 24th at 6:15pm is the next School Council meeting. Minutes from the last meeting are available on the School Council page. All are welcome.
My Path, My Way is an information night for grades 7-10 to learn more about the wide range of high school programs and services available. This is a drop in session at Liuna Station on Tuesday, September 22, between the hours of 5:30-8:30pm. For more information, please see the flyer.
French Immersion Info Night at Frank Panabaker Elementary School is Tuesday, October 29th at 7pm. These information sessions are for parents with children born in 2014 who are considering the French Immersion program. Information on French Immersion is also available at www.hwdbs.on.ca/fi
Mark your calendar
- Dress Purple Day for Child Safety and Well-being is Thursday, October 24
- Picture Retake Day is November 4th
- Junior Swim Meet is November 5th
- Parent Teacher Interviews November 7 & 8 – Schedule to be determined by teacher
- Friday, November 8th is a PA Day – no school for students
- Sherwood Secondary Grade 8 Information Night is Thursday, November 21st at 6pm at Sherwood
- Westmount Secondary Grade 8 Information Night is Thursday, November 28th at 5:30pm
- Friday, November 29th is a PA Day – no school for students
Have a great weekend.
-Mme Moules
Updated on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.