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.
Black History Month
During the month of February, Storrington students will recognize Black History Month. Black History Month is a way for Canadians to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians. Through their work and dedication, they have helped to enhance and define the Canadian culture and to make Canada into the country that it is today. Please take the time to discuss, with your child, the importance of why we recognize and celebrate Black History Month.
Inclement Weather Absence Reporting
If your child is going to be absent on an inclement weather day, we ask that families report their child’s absence in SafeArrival. If your child(ren) rides the bus, please report your child(ren)’s absence as Bus Cancellation. If your child(ren) walk(s) to school, please report your child(ren)’s absence as Inclement Weather. If parents do not report their child’s absence, attendance calls will be sent out through SafeArrival.
Storrington Spirit and Recognition Assembly
Our January Storrington Spirit and Recognition Assembly is scheduled for Thursday, February 2 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.
Terry Fox Donations
We received communication from the Terry Fox Foundation with our total raised for this year. Our Stingers surpassed our goal of $500 and raised $575.60 for the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research. Great job Stingers!
Choices at 7 Extended French Open Houses
PA Day- February 3
A reminder that Friday, February 3 is a PA Day. There is no school on Friday for students.
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
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.
News from our Storrington School Council
February 20th- SAVE THE DATE! Stingers & families will get to go see the Kingston Frontenacs play the Barrie Colts @2pm! More info will be sent home with your children this week. Tickets are $21. This is our February fundraiser:)
Our next meeting is Thursday, February 23rd @ 6:30pm, with childcare provided. If you would like to come check it out, please do.
Make sure that you all save the date for May 13th. There is going to be an amazing event held at our school. If you would like to be part of the planning committee, please get a hold of us and we can give you more info.
Into gardening? Want to help out your school and have everything you need shipped right to your door? Yep, we are teaming up with Plantables! We will have the link open for next week for all of you that are starting early. No fuss in collecting anything, just a link to share with family and friends.
We are currently still needing a PIC(parent involvement committee) Rep & an Indigenous Rep, if you or anyone is interested please let us know.
Have a high school student in need of volunteer hours? We would be happy to have them help out and 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!
We have a few dates available for student volunteers at our remaining council meetings, Feb 23, April 13, May 13, June 13. If any of these are dates that work for your family, please email or message us to get put on the list. Thank you
If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]
Week Ahead
Month of February
-Black History Month
Monday, January 30
-Sr. Boy’s Basketball Practice at 10:45
-Sr. Girl’s Basketball Practice at 1:10
-Chess Club (Grades 3 to 8) at 10:45
Tuesday, January 31
-Lego Club (Grades 1 to 2) at 10:45
-Sr. Boy’s Basketball Practice at 10:45
Wednesday, February 1
-Sr. Girl’s Basketball Practice at 1:10
-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
-Junior Basketball Intramurals at 11:05
Friday, February 3
-PA Day
Upcoming Dates
Monday, February 13
-Sr. Boy’s Basketball Game- 4:00 at Glenburnie
Tuesday, February 14
-Red, White and Pink Day
Wednesday, February 15
-Sr. Girl’s Basketball Game- 4:00 at Glenburnie
Thursday, February 16
-LaSalle visiting Grade 8s
Friday, February 17
-Term 1 Reports Go Home
-Ean away (full)
Monday, February 20
-Family Day
-Storrington Stinger Day at the Kingston Frontenacs Game
Wednesday, February 22
-Pink Shirt Day
Thursday, February 23
-School Council Meeting
Friday, February 24
-Milkshake Sales (Grade 8 Fundraiser)
Monday, February 27
-Storrington Ski Trip