Callie's Backpacks

This winter season we would like to help our friend Callie help the homeless.  Callie is a friend of ours that used to come to this school. When Callie was in grade 5, she learned of how there are many people living on our streets with nothing at all, so she created Callie’s Backpacks.

Callie collects backpacks and many different items that people need to survive and feel comfortable. Once she has collected the items, she distributes them to people in need. So far she has handed out over 200 backpacks, but there is still a need for more.

When you and your family come to the winter concert, please bring some items that will help fill the backpacks. Here are some items that would be helpful.

·       Backpack ·       Blankets ·       Warm socks ·       Mitts ·       Scarves ·       Hats ·       Deodorant

·       Toothpaste ·       Toothbrush ·       Soap ·       Packaged Snacks ·       Lip gloss ·       Travel size hand cream ·       Travel Mugs

We will put boxes outside the office for collection during the week, and at the doors of the gym during the winter concert.

Thank you for your support!

Winter Concert Dec. 2

Parent Council Fundraiser

Gourmet Kitchen Orders

Ready to be Picked Up

Thursday, November 26

3:00-7:00 PM

In the Large Lunchroom

*due to the nature of this fundraiser most items

need to be refrigerated or frozen so please

do NOT forget to pick up your order*

Thank you for your support in this fundraiser.

Stevenson-Britannia

Parent Council

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Stevenson Britannia! What better way to promote reading to our students than by supporting this important literary event. Book Fair will be held in conjunction with Student led conferences on the evening of November 26 and the morning of November 27.

You’ll find hundreds of quality books at our Book Fair with a wide assortment for all reading levels. There will be games and a door prize for families who visit. You could win $50 in books – $25 for your family PLUS $25 for your child’s classroom!

Visit the Scholastic Book Fair website at www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs to read reviews of the featured books. You can also watch book trailers and author videos with your child on the BookTube page.

Don’t forget to mark the Book Fair dates on your calendar! We look forward to seeing you during our Scholastic Book Fair and thank you in advance for supporting this great literary event. Thank you for believing in books and the impact of reading on your child’s future.

CONFERENCES

Dear Parents/Guardians: 

Student-Led Conferences are on: Thursday, Nov. 26th 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are on: Friday, Nov. 27th 9:00-11:30 a.m. 

On November 25, you will be receiving your child(ren)’s first term report card. Please read over the report card with your child(ren) and celebrate their hard work and accomplishments at school this fall.

We have made a change from last year due to some feedback that some parents want to have a private meeting time with their child(ren)’s teachers. So, we are offering both Student-Led Conferences and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

For Student-Led Conferences, we will continue to have an Open House format. Therefore, it is not necessary to make an appointment. You are welcome to come to the school when you can during the above mentioned time. This Open House format is intended to give you the flexibility to bring your child(ren) to the school when it is convenient for you and have your child(ren) show you their learning. This is a time to celebrate your child(ren)’s accomplishments and progress in school and to make connections with the Stevenson staff and other families in our school.

For Parent-Teacher Conferences, please call the school to arrange an appointment during the above mentioned time with your child(ren)’s teachers. This is an opportunity to speak with teachers without your children present regarding any concerns or any private matters that are not appropriate to discuss during the Open House celebration of learning.

If you cannot make it to either of these events, please call the school. Our teachers would be glad to schedule a time to meet or speak over the phone with you. We value having good communication with you and we also love showing you the great things students are doing at school.  Our phone number is: 204-832-1359.

We look forward to seeing you and celebrating with you.

REPORT CARDS

First term report cards go home this Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Make sure to take time with your child to read about all of his/her accomplishments and celebrate their learning!

Bus Cancellation

Metro superintendents check the weather in the morning and make a determination as to whether or not buses are cancelled for the day in the Metro area. -45 degrees Celsius or colder (with windchill) and or severe snowstorms are a couple of the determining factors. Once a decision is made to cancel school buses, a synrevoice message will then be sent out to parents and principals. The news media is also alerted to cancellations and Division websites are updated to reflect any announcement. Parents of bussed students can then determine whether or not they want to send/drive their children to school.

As usual, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call the school at 204-832-1359.

Reminder

It is Early Dismissal on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 3:10pm for professional development staff meetings.

Save the Date

Bag Up Manitoba

Congratulations everyone! Stevenson families and staff collected 2250 bags for Bag Up Manitoba. All those bags will be recycled. Great job cleaning up our neighbourhood and taking care of the environment!

News From Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning

A new website resource has been created by Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning to support learning in mathematics and science in Grades 5-8.  The resource is called "My Learning at Home" and contains videos and animations to support student learning.  Please visit http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/mylearning/index.html.

Diwali

Happy Diwali ("Festival of Lights") to all of our Hindu families on Nov. 11!
For more information, go here

Parent Council Fundraiser

Reminder from Parent Council:
Orders for The Gourmet Kitchen fundraiser are due by Thursday, November 12.
Orders will be ready for pick up at the school during Open House Conferences on Nov. 26 (4:30-7:00pm) and Nov. 27 (9:00-11:30am).

Lifetouch Pictures

You should have received your proofs for your child's school pictures by now.
Picture orders are due by Nov. 12.
Retake day is on Nov. 18 in the morning at school.

Being Part of the Solution

Stevenson School would like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty One land, the traditional territory of the Cree, Anishinaabe and Dakota peoples and the homeland of the Métis nation.

Remembrance Day Service

A Remembrance Day Service will take place in the Gym on Tuesday, November 10th at 11:00 AM. All parents and friends are invited to attend.

Students who are Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts or Beavers are invited to wear their uniforms to school that day. Their uniforms are symbolic of citizenship and service to others and are therefore most appropriate for  Remembrance Day.

Poppies will be distributed to all students. Any contributions will be gratefully accepted and forwarded to the Royal Canadian Legion.

Winter Clothing

It is now getting colder outside. Please remember that students spend 1 hour total outside when they are at school for recesses.  Please help your child(ren) dress for the weather before you send them to school.

Koats for Kids is collecting all sizes of gently used winter jackets (clean with working zippers), snow pants, boots, hat, scarves and mittens. Donations can be dropped off at any Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Station or Perth’s location.

You may also donate gently used, clean winter outerwear directly to the school. Just drop off items at the office. We will put them to good use.

If your child or children require winter outerwear, Mrs. Smith will happily assist you. Please call 204-832-1359 or email her at tsmith@sjsd.net indicating your child's winter clothing need and size. Orders from Koats for Kids must be placed through the school and will be delivered to Stevenson.