Week at a Glance- Dec. 4 to Dec. 8
Hello Storrington Stingers,
We hope that all of our Stingers had a great weekend!
Please see the information below in this week’s Week at a Glance.
School Photos
Just a friendly reminder, in order to receive free shipping, school photo orders are due back to the school by Wednesday, December 6th. Orders can still be placed after the December 6th deadline, but no longer with free shipping.
Thank You to Staples Kingston, Kingston Kiwanis Club and the Kinsmen Club of Gananoque
On behalf of all our Stingers, we want to thank Staples Kingston, the Kingston Kiwanis Club and the Gananoque Kinsmen Club for their donations to Storrington Public School.
This past August and September, the two Staples stores in Kingston together with the Kiwanis Club of Kingston held a "School Supply Drive" with the goal of providing extra funds for public and catholic elementary schools within the drawing area of Kingston. Over $11,600 was donated at the checkout counters by generous customers. As a result, we received a $500 gift card to be used at Staples.
The Gananoque Kinsmen Club, through proceeds from the Kinsmen Super TV Bingo, also made a generous donation of $3000 to Storrington Public School.
We are very fortunate to have the support of local businesses and organizations.
Storrington Spirit and Recognition Assembly
Our November Storrington Spirit and Recognition Assembly is scheduled for Thursday, December 7 at 10:00. We would like to invite our Storrington community to join us for the assembly. If you are interested in attending, we ask that you arrive at the school by 9:55, so we can start right at 10:00.
Storrington Cheerios Challenge
The Cheerios Challenge continues until Friday, December 15. We look forward to seeing which class brings in the most boxes of Cheerios and wins the pizza and movie party!
News from KFLA Public Health
Storrington Jingle Bell Walk/Non-Perishable Food Donations
Our Storrington Jingle Bell Walk is scheduled for Friday, December 15th. In conjunction with the Jingle Bell Walk, we will be accepting non-perishable food items for the Battersea United Church. Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items, which will be used to provide food baskets for families in need. We will be accepting food donations until Friday, December 15.
Storrington Accessories and Apparel Store
Storrington Public School now has an online clothing store where families can purchase Stinger accessories and apparel. The online store remains open all year round. To access the online clothing store, please visit: https://specialtytrophies.ca/storringtonps/
Mabel’s Labels
A reminder to our Stinger families that we have a Mabel’s Labels fundraiser account for any families who are interested in purchasing labels. If you are interested in purchasing labels, go to: campaigns.mabelslabels.com and type Storrington Public School (Battersea) in the Search for the Name of Organization. All proceeds from the label purchases will go to purchasing outdoor equipment.
School Bus Cancellations
It is important to stay informed regarding possible bus delays or cancellations. There are several ways parents can stay up-to-date with bus information:
-Using Twitter, parents can follow @BusDelayNCancel.
-Download the Triboard BusPlanner Delays app.
-Subscribe to Triboard through email.
-Receive daily information by visiting http://triboard.ca.
For more information regarding how you can access bus delay or cancellation notifications, please visit: https://triboard.ca/busdelays/.
News from our Parent Council for the 2023-2024 School Year
Christmas Fundraisers
We had a great response to our Wilton Cheese and FundScrip fundraisers, thank you so much! Just a reminder that pick up is this Thursday, December 7 at the Christmas Celebration! If you are unable to pick up at this time please email us before the 7th at [email protected] to make alternate arrangements.
Our Fundscrip gift cards are still available for purchase but shipping will be directly to the purchaser’s home.
Parent Council Christmas Celebration
We look forward to seeing Storrington families celebrating the season this Thursday!
We’ve had a request from the guests of honour, Santa and Mrs Claus to make sure to bring a non-perishable food donation in support of our local food bank if we are able to.
High School Volunteers
If you have a high school student needing volunteer hours we have a number of opportunities for them to volunteer including providing childcare at our parent council meetings and helping out with upcoming events such as the Christmas Party on December 7th. Please email [email protected] to sign up.
Upcoming Parent Council Dates:
Parent Council Christmas Event (Wilton Cheese and FundScrip gift card pick up) - Thursday December 7th time 5-7 PM
Parent Council Meeting- January 18th at 6:30pm
Kingston Frontenacs Game Fundraiser/Chuck-a-puck- Sunday January 21st (more information coming soon!)
Week Ahead
Monday, Dec. 4
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Wednesday, Dec. 6
-Hot Lunch
-School Photo Orders Due
-National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Thursday, Dec. 7
-Storrington Spirit Day
-Storrington Spirit and Recognition Assembly at 10:00 am
-School Council Holiday Party from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Friday, Dec. 8
-Hot Lunch
-Grades 4/5 and Grades 6/7 to Gould Lake
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, Dec. 12
-Challenge Open House at Loughborough Public School, 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 14
-ATLAS, LEAP and Challenge Open House at Calvin Park Public School at 6:00 pm
Friday, Dec. 15
-Cheerios Challenge Ends
-Last Day to Bring in Non-Perishable Food Items for the Battersea United Church
-Storrington Jingle Bell Walk at 2:00
Tuesday, Dec. 19
-Storrington Holiday Presentation (during the day)
Wednesday, Dec. 20
-Storrington Holiday Presentation (at night)
-LaSalle Band Presentation
Thursday, Dec. 21
-Inclement Weather Storrington Holiday Presentation (at night)
Friday, Dec. 22
-Last Day of School Before Holidays