Hello Storrington Stingers,
We hope that all our Stingers had a great weekend!
Please see the information below in this week’s Week at a Glance.
Earth Hour 2023
This year, Earth Hour was recognized globally on Saturday, March 25. At Storrington, we recognized Earth Hour 2023 on Friday, March 24. Earth Hour is an opportunity to raise awareness of environmental issues both locally and globally. On Friday, from 11:45 to 12:45, we reduced the lighting and limited technology use to show our commitment to reducing our ecological footprint and our commitment towards a greener planet.
National Indigenous Peoples’ Languages Day
On Friday, March 31, 2023, we will recognize National Indigenous Peoples’ Languages Day. It is a day to celebrate and honour the strength and endurance of Indigenous Language and Culture Champions in bringing awareness to the importance of Indigenous languages, cultures and teachings.
World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is on Sunday, April 2, 2023. On Monday, April 3, we will take the time to recognize and spread awareness for the rights of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of individuals with ASD. We are also encouraging students to wear tie dye on Monday, April 3 to further celebrate and recognize the day.
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
A reminder about our PJ day/movie fundraiser on Thursday, April 6. Students will stay after school and will need to be picked up by 6pm. Permission forms were sent home last week. Admission is $2, /student, with optional add-on popcorn or candy bags for $3 each. Funds raised will go towards the purchase of gym stage padding and equipment.
Macmillan’s Fundraiser for a little something sweet and prepped is running now and closes April 13th. http://www.macmillansfundraising.online/ All you need to do, once done shopping and checkout, is make sure to pick Storrington Public School from the organization drop down menu. Delivery should be between May 1-2, and we will notify all those who ordered where pick-up will be from, closer to the date.
Plantables Fundraiser is ongoing and will end May 1st. Here is the link if you would like to share or order something. https://plantables.ca/for/spsstingers
Our Community Wellness & Fun Day is Saturday, May 13th from 10-3pm. Check out our event page https://fb.me/e/3v9330Z9H. We will be having a thrift sale around the track for all those interested in a little spring cleaning. Check it out and get rid of some things, find some things, and make a little money.
If you have any questions or concerns please email [email protected] or message one of us. If interested in helping out or joining/checking out our parent council, our next meeting is April 13th at 6:30pm with childcare provided.
If you have a highschool student in need of volunteer hours email us and we can get you a list of dates and events that they could earn them at.
As always, thank you for all of your support and making sure the kids have all we can give them.
Week Ahead
Monday, March 27
-Chess Club (Grades 3 to 8)
Tuesday, March 28
-Lego Club (Grades 3 and 4)
Wednesday, March 29
-Hot Lunch
-Junior Boys (Team 1) Basketball Game at Molly Brant
-Junior Girls Basketball Game at Lancaster PS
Thursday, March 30
-Junior Boys (Team 1 and 2) Basketball Game at Perth Road
Friday, March 31
-Hot Lunch
-National Indigenous Peoples Languages Day
-International Day of Transgender Visibility
-Milkshake Sales
Upcoming Dates
Monday, April 3
-World Autism Day - Wear Tie Dye
-Junior Boys (Team 2) Basketball Game at Molly Brant
Wednesday, April 5
-Junior Girls Basketball Game at Storrington PS vs Ecole Maple ES
Thursday, April 6
-Pyjama Day
-School Council Movie Night
Friday, April 7
-Good Friday
Monday, April 8
-Easter Monday
Tuesday, April 11
-Junior Boys (Teams 1 and 2) Basketball Game at Loughborough PS
Wednesday, April 12
-International Day of Pink
Thursday, April 13
-School Council Meeting at 6:30
Friday, April 21
-Earth Day
Friday, April 28
-Freeland/Griffin JK/SK and Kuhnke SK/1 to Little Cat
-Milkshake Sales