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.
Picture Retakes/Class Photos
Picture retakes and class photos have been scheduled for Wednesday, January 25. Please note that all students will have their class pictures taken.
Bell Let’s Talk Day
Wednesday, January 25 is Bell Let’s Talk Day. As we know, it is an opportunity to open the conversation around mental health and well-being and to reduce the stigma associated with mental health. Classes will be participating in activities to support the focus of the day.
Family Literacy Day
Friday, January 27 is Family Literacy Day. Family Literacy Day is dedicated to raising awareness around the importance of reading and engaging in literacy activities as a family. The theme of this year’s Family Literacy Day is ‘Celebrate Your Heritage’. To support Family Literacy Day, all students will receive a booklet of fun activities that can be completed as a family.
If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with the family on Friday, families can sign up for a special event with author and illustrator Barbara Reid. Barbara will be doing a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. Her presentation will include sharing techniques you can use to make different things, followed by a question and answer session. The activity is geared towards students in grades 1 to 6. To register your child, please click here: Barbara Reid Presentation. Space is limited so you will want to register as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Storrington Literacy Week
Our Storrington Stingers are going to recognize the importance of reading and writing during our Storrington Literacy Week from January 23 to January 27.
Below is a list of activities that we have scheduled for the week.
Monday, January 23
DEAR:
-Drop Everything and Read in the gym- Let’s make space and time for reading!
Tuesday, January 24
T-shirt Tuesday:
-Find some clothing (T-shirt, sweater, hat, etc.) that has any letters, numbers or symbols. Keep it appropriate and positive!
Wednesday, January 25
Words Matter - Bell Let’s Talk Day:
-Use some speech bubbles to join the conversation about mental health and help create positive change.
Thursday, January 26
Reading Rocks, Wear Some Funky Socks or Favourite Character Dress Up Day:
-Wear some funky socks or dress up as your favourite book character.
Friday, January 27
Family Literacy Day:
-Bring your favourite book or a board game to school
Kindergarten Online Registration for 2023-2024 School Year
If you have a child or know of a family who has a child that is Kindergarten age in September, the LDSB online registration for 2023-2024 school year is now open. You can register your child now for September, 2023 at Kindergarten Registration. To learn more about the Kindergarten program, please visit Discover Kindergarten in Limestone. Thank you for choosing LDSB. #SeeYourselfInLimestone
Safe Student Travel
Mabel’s Labels
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.
Updates to Provincial Self-Screening Tool and Guidelines
Students and visitors need to continue to self-screen each day, prior to school.
-Students and staff should stay home when sick. Anyone who is feeling sick or has any new or worsening symptoms of illness (including COVID-19 symptoms) should stay home, until:
-their symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours for nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea), and
-they do not have a fever, and
-they do not develop any additional symptoms.
-For a total of 10 days after the start any illness symptom, students and staff should continue to wear a well-fitted mask in all public settings (including schools and childcare, unless under two years old) and avoid non-essential activities where mask removal is necessary.
-Asymptomatic individuals with a positive COVID-19 test result do not need to stay home unless symptoms develop. If any symptoms develop, they should stay home and follow the recommended guidelines above.
-Individuals attending school who are immunocompromised who are feeling sick, or have a positive test, should still stay home for 10 days from the start of any symptom or positive COVID result, whichever came first.
News from our Storrington School Council
Our next School Council meeting is on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30. If you’re interested in participating, please email us for more information.
We are currently still needing an Indigenous Family Representative. If you are interested, please let us know.
Have a high school student in need of volunteer hours? We would be happy to have them help out at school council events and can sign off for them.
Please share so that we can make sure that all of our events are awesome for the kids and your families!
If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]
Week Ahead
Monday, January 23
-Sr. Boy’s Basketball Practice @ 10:45
-DEAR
Tuesday, January 24
-T-shirt Tuesday
-Sr. Boy’s Basketball Practice @ 10:45
Wednesday, January 25
-Bell Let’s Talk Day- Words Matter
-Picture Retakes and Class Pictures
-Hot Lunch
-Sr. Girl’s Basketball Practice @ 1:10
-Sr. Boy’s Basketball Game- 4:10 at Molly Brant
Thursday, January 26
-Reading Rocks, Wear Some Funky Socks or Favourite Character Dress Up Day
Friday, January 27
-Family Literacy Day
-Hot Lunch
-Milkshake Sales (Grade 8 Fundraiser)
Upcoming Dates
Month of February
-Black History Month
Wednesday, February 1
-Sr. Girl’s Basketball Game- 4:10 at Molly Brant
-Sr. Boy’s Basketball Game- 4:00 at Storrington vs LaSalle
Thursday, February 2
-Storrington Spirit and Recognition Assembly at 10:00
Friday, February 3
-PA Day
Monday, February 13
-Sr. Boy’s Basketball Game- 4:00 at Glenburnie
Tuesday, February 14
-Red, White and Pink Day
Thursday, February 16
-LaSalle visiting Grade 8s
Friday, February 17
Term 1 Reports Go Home
Monday, February 20
-Family Day
Wednesday, February 22
-Pink Shirt Day
Thursday, February 23
-School Council Meeting
Friday, February 24
-Milkshake Sales (Grade 8 Fundraiser)