Week at a Glance- Jan. 8 to Jan. 12
Hello Storrington Stingers,
We truly hope that you and your family had a safe and happy holiday. We want to wish all our Stingers a Happy New Year! We are excited for the continued opportunity to work and learn with all of you. All staff are looking forward to seeing all our Stingers and starting off the new year on a positive note.
Please see the information below in this week’s Week at a Glance.
Picture Retakes
Picture retakes will take place on Wednesday, January 10.
Hot Lunch and Inclement Weather Days
A reminder that when there is an inclement weather day on Wednesday or Friday, hot lunches will be cancelled and orders will be refunded.
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
Kingston Frontenac Fundraiser
Tickets are still available for purchase for the January 21st game vs the Saginaw Spirit at 2 PM. A portion of the ticket cost comes back to the school. We will also be hosting the chuck a puck fundraiser with pucks available for purchase at the game. Tickets are available until January 15, 2024. Please return your form to the school or email council at [email protected].
FundScrip Gift Cards
Gift cards are still available for purchase with delivery directly to your door. To purchase gift cards, please visit www.fundscrip.com/support-a-group and use the invitation code: E4WE7W
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. Please email [email protected] to sign up.
Upcoming Parent Council Dates:
Last day to order Frontenac tickets - Monday, January 15
Parent Council Meeting- Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30pm (with childcare provided)
Kingston Frontenacs Game Fundraiser/Chuck-a-puck- Sunday, January 21st
Week Ahead
Monday, Jan. 8
-First Day Back to School
Tuesday, Jan. 9
Wednesday, Jan. 10
-Picture Retakes
-Hot Lunch
Thursday, Jan. 11
-Storrington Spirit Day
Friday, Jan. 12
-Hot Lunch
Upcoming Dates
Monday, Jan. 15
-Last Day to Order Frontenac Tickets
Wednesday, Jan. 17
-School Council Meeting at 6:30
Sunday, January 21
-Kingston Frontenacs Game Fundraiser/Chuck-a-Puck
Thursday, January 25
-Bell Let’s Talk Day
Saturday, January 27
-Family Literacy Day
Month of February
-Black History Month
Friday, February 2
-PA Day
Wednesday, February 14
-Red, White and Pink Day
Friday, February 16
Term 1 Reports Go Home
Monday, February 19
-Family Day