Sept 8-12 Family Update

Happy Monday, Storrington Stinger Families! Though last week was a short school week, it was busy! Students were busy connecting and re-connecting with friends and staff. Many educators started to collect data via math and literacy screeners. I also know that many students had the opportunity to share about themselves and what happened over the summer months. We did come together on Friday for an assembly. At the assemblies (one was geared toward our younger students and the second was planned for our older students), students had the opportunity to meet staff, review bus/recess/nutrition break expectations, and learn more about what Mrs. Wellwood has in common with staff and students at Storrington. If you have a moment, ask your student one of the questions she asked! Your student should also be able to tell you about bus and recess expectations, which we will continue to review at school. Both assemblies ended in a body break and high fives as they exited the gym. The assemblies were very successful! It was so great to see our classrooms and school yard full of laughter and learning

As you know, each September, schools submit enrollment information, and the central staffing committee of the LDSB makes determinations about class sizes at each site. We have had fewer enrollments at our school than projected in the spring, and therefore, we are required to reorganize. It will be necessary to move some students to other classrooms and reassign some staff. We are required to make these changes to comply with the Ministry of Education’s staffing regulations/guidelines. Here is the approved organization for Storrington:

JK/SK (Freeland/Griffin)

Grade 1 (Kuhnke)

Grade 1/2 (Coleman)

Grade 2/3 (Ridout)

Grade 4/5 (Roberts)

Grade 5/6 (Pare)

Grade 6/7/8 (Freeland)

Storrington staff worked very hard in the spring to create class lists while considering several factors, and we have taken these factors into account again as we prepared new class lists. We thank you for trusting our educators during this process.

Tomorrow (Tuesday, September 9), emails will be sent to families who have a student or students who will be changing classes. You will hear from the school by 1:00 pm if your student is changing classes. We will answer any questions students and families have on Wednesday and Thursday. Students will have an opportunity to visit their new classrooms on Friday afternoon. As students start in their new rooms on September 15th, we will work together to ensure a smooth transition for all, while continuing to provide rich learning experiences in warm, inviting classrooms. Staff will engage in age-appropriate discussions this week to help prepare and support students with re-organization – making space for any connected emotions, discussing the mindset we bring to new situations, looking for the opportunity that change can bring, etc. Your child will follow your lead in many ways, and it is essential, as the adults in their lives, that we model how to approach change with a growth mindset and embrace the opportunities that it may present. Our staff have put much care and consideration into student placements. Our goal is the same – supporting the achievement and well-being of every student. 

We appreciate your ongoing support and understanding.

As you likely noticed with the classroom organization above, Ms. Emily Crawford will be moving to a new position within the Board, to be confirmed later this week. We wish Ms. Crawford the best of luck in her next step as an educator, and she knows that she will always be a Storrington Stinger!

Here is what the week ahead is looking like:

Terry Fox Event

Our school’s Terry Fox event will take place on Thursday, September 25, at 2:00 pm. More information about the event and our fundraising goal can be found here: https://storrington.limestone.on.ca/news/terry-fox-event-20250904212540

Open House

We are still trying to secure the corn, but we plan on continuing the tradition of combining the Open House with a corn roast! Staff will meet on September 16^th to discuss event details, so more information will be shared on September 17^th with families. Stay tuned! At this time, the timing for the afternoon/evening is as follows:

4:30-5:30 pm – Open House

5:30-6:30 pm – Corn Roast

6:30 pm – School Council meeting (details below)

Apples

We have a crab apple tree in our primary yard area. It is recommended that students leave the apples on the ground as they attract bees and wasps. Please discuss the dangers of throwing apples at vehicles driving past the school. It is also recommended that do not eat the apples as they aren’t cared for and could contain worms or other pests. Thank you for your help with this.

Storrington School Advisory Council Needs YOU!

It's that time of year! School Advisory Council (Parent Council) elections for Executive Positions are coming up very soon! The first Parent Council Meeting of the 2025-2026 school year is on Thursday, September 25th at 6:30 pm in the library. 

*You do not need to run for an elected position to attend School Council meetings.

Please use this link to submit nominations: https://forms.gle/2iJcdgMsUXftPtTi9Nominations are anonymous, and you can nominate yourself or someone else for a position or multiple positions, though you can only hold one position at a time. If you are nominating someone, please ensure they are up for the position and have agreed to your nomination. The person you nominate must be available to be present at the meeting. Your nomination does not count as a vote; you must be present to vote. Nominations are due by 12:00noon on Thursday, September 25th.

Positions for election are:

Chair

Represents, works with and provides support to all school community and council committee chairs. This person works closely with the school principal and VP, school staff and parents to enrich the education of all students. Additionally, they preside over and conduct monthly council meetings, set agendas and schedule meetings (in consultation with the VP/Principal). The chair promotes discussion amongst council members and the community, receives and reports on correspondence sent and received by council. Acts as coordinator between the school board and council. Receives documentation from board and keeps council advised of board decisions, activities etc. Supports programs, initiatives and activities led by other council members and contributes to the monthly council newsletter.

Vice Chair/Co-chair

Presides at meetings in the absence of the chair or upon the incumbent’s inability to serve. Responsible for overseeing all sponsored events and programs.

Treasurer

Works with the council and coordinators in developing an operating budget, keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures and serves as the liaison with the Board of Education. Additional responsibilities include depositing/disbursing funds on behalf of the council, the preparation of monthly financial statements, and the preparation & filing of all necessary financial reports.

Secretary

Attends scheduled council meetings, records, maintains and distributes minutes of meetings, keeps non-financial records of council.

Indigenous Representative

This is a newer position with the SAC and will evolve and grow organically.

Member at Large (Divisional reps)

Attends meetings and participates in many aspects of council activities, as prescribed by council. Voting member. Kindergarten/Primary, Junior, and Intermediate positions are available.

Fundraising Coordinator

Plans and manages fundraising activities of council. Works closely with treasurer.

Everyone who is part of our Storrington family is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. Meeting dates will be shared out after our Sept. 25th meeting.

We look forward to hearing your voice and feedback!

Book Fair - The book fair will take place at Open House! Stay tuned to the website for more information!

Hot Lunches – Stay tuned to the website for more information about hot lunches! They will begin in October.