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Important Dates

Oct 27: Photo Re-take Day

Nov 2: CPF Meeting 5pm

Nov 4: Family Movie Night at OES Presented by PAC

Nov 10: Curriculum Implementation Day (No School)

Nov 18: District X-Country Meet

Nov 24: OES X-Country Meet

Nov 25: PAC Popcorn Sale

Week of Nov 14: Parent Teacher Conferences. Check EOES website for times and to book

“Root of joy is gratefulness”

~Dave Stendl-Rast

Parent conferences are coming soon in November. I hope that parents will take this important time to hear all about your child’s learning. We know that it is important not only for the classroom teacher to be able to speak about the learning in the classroom, but it is more effective for a child to be able to speak about their competencies. Statements and knowledge of what each child can do is an integral part of the redesigned curriculum. Having children engaged in reflective thought and conversations with their peers and teachers is something that parents will be seeing and hearing more about. Learning, we know, is never stagnant but continual and happens at different times and rates for each child. An important question that parents can ask at this conference is how the home can support the learning for their child. Teachers will be more than willing to support you too with this important next step. Many teachers have established reading challenges/homework for students to practice and record. We know that both reading to and with a child is valuable homework and time spent together. Especially when a parent asks some predicting, comprehension, and questions about how a child can relate something in their life or experiences to what is being read. Homework is valuable when it is an extension or practice of what is being taught in the classroom. Homework can become a stressful situation for families when it is not. Geoff Johnson wrote an interesting article on August 25 in the Times Colonist that is definitely worth reading. I will also post this article for parent reference on our parent bulletin board in the foyer. I'd like to thank our PAC parents who worked so diligently on putting up the painted posts that were created by families last June. This creative and friendly element has really added a special dimension to our newest play space. Hopefully more posts and additional items will be created in the future and added too. Halloween is a very exciting day in this month. This year it falls on a Monday. With so many school and classroom activities happening and whatever else your family chooses to do, keeping things quiet and calm can be a challenge. We are all practicing some strategies in our classrooms as to how we can regulate our bodies and thinking so we can be an active listener and participant with our learning. Many of these Mindful Moments happen throughout the day in classrooms. This might be a perfect time for your child to share with you what he/she uses and perhaps you might find practicing these strategies at home useful too, next week. Enjoy your Halloween activities but keep safe!

~Gwendolyn Flynn- Principal

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Oceanside Elementary School PO Box 980 Wright Rd

Parksville, BC V9P 2G6

Phone: (250) 248-4662 Fax: (250) 248-4628

Office Hours: 8:00 to 3:30

Principal: Gwendolyn Flynn Vice-Principal: Francine Frisson

Secretaries:

Kimberly Barron Miranda Andersen

BELL SCHEDULE 8:45 Warning Bell 8:50 School Begins 10:25 - 10:45 Recess 12:15 - 12:30 Eating period 12:30 - 1:00 Outdoor Play 2:36 Classes End

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C P F A NN UAL P O I NT SE TTI A F UN D R AI S ER S AL E Canadian Parents for French, Oceanside Chapter, is

pleased to host EOES’s second annual “Poinsettia Sale”.

The profits from sales will help CPF initiatives for the

remainder of the school year. Once again, this year, the

poinsettias will be coming from Hilltop Greenhouses in

Victoria. There is a wide variety to choose from.

Order forms due to the office on Nov 2nd! Poinsettia delivery date is Wednesday, November 30,

2016 between 1 and 3pm.

Ballenas Secondary

School Little Mountain

Climbing Wall is open

Wednesdays from

6:30 - 8:30 pm.

All equipment and rope

handling provided.

Parental consent form

and waiver available on

site. Cost is $2 for

under 10 years of age

and $5 for 10 and up.

Please join us for an

evening of climbing

exploration.

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POUND P UMP KI N!

T HI S WA S T HE “ G UESS

T HE WE IGHT AN D WI N”

PUMP KIN AT S AV E O N

F OODS AN D OUR OWN

Z ACH L ANTAI GNE

MADE T H E WI NN I NG

GUESS!

P A RENT T EACHER C ONFERENCES Parent Teacher Conferences are coming

up during the week of November 14th.

Teachers have some minor differences in

schedules.

To book your appointment, go to our school website

http://www.sd69.bc.ca/school/OES/ and follow the link. There you can view

the teacher’s availability and book a time that best suits your schedule.

Further Instructions are on page 4 of this newsletter.

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H O T L UNCH We are well into our hot lunch Wednesdays again

and I thank everyone who is ordering.

Ordering is available until May of 2017 now so please go

ahead. Please ensure all orders are paid for weekly, so that

your child does not miss out. The cut off for ordering is

5pm on the Wednesday before the hot lunch date. Thank

you! PAC

C H RIS TMA S S T ORE Also a note that the Christmas Store will be happening in early December.

At this time, we are accepting donations of gently used items to include in

the sale. Keep in mind that the items should be desirable for all different

ages, Bring your donations to the OES foyer and there will be a box there for

collection. The items can be for mothers, fathers or siblings of all different

ages.

M OVIE N IGHT: N OV 4 Doors open at 6

Movie starts at 6:30 in the gym.

Admission is by donation

(suggested donation $2)

Proceeds to the Oceanside Elementary PAC. All children must be

accompanied by an adult. Popcorn for sale!

PAC K ERN AL S P OPCORN S AL E Pre-order online at https://eoes.hotlunches.net. The next sale is November

25th, 2016!

M O THER G OOSE G OES T O S CHOOL The WOW bus is bringing Mother Goose to Oceanside! Funded by the Ministry of

Educations Ready, Set, Learn program, the bus will visit on the following dates:

October 3 – 9:30-10:15am

October 17 – 9:30-10:15am

October 24 – 9:30-10:15am

October 31 – 9:30-10:15am

November 7 – 9:30-10:15am

Come join us for songs, stories, rhymes, books and resources

for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and young children. It’s a great way to get to

know your neighbourhood school a little better, and the perfect transition for

children looking ahead to start kindergarten next year.

For more info, visit the EOES website!

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Halloween

Costumes are at

the discretion of

your child’s

teacher. School

rules however

are no masks

and no weapons.

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School Appointments - Parent Instructions

1. Go to our school appointments web site: http://<school code>.schoolappointments.com/

2. Register for an account by clicking the "REGISTER" menu tab and filling in the on-line form. Choose a

user id and password for yourself and then click the "Register Now" button.

3. Add your children into the system by clicking the "Add a Student" button. Click "Insert New" button to

add more children.

4. Click the "date" icon beside each child's name to schedule appointments. Select the staff you wish

to book appointments with and the "View Calendars" button. Use the "Ctrl" or "Command" key to

select multiple staff to view at the same time.

5. Click on available time slots to book your appointments and then click the "Book Appointments"

button to save your bookings.

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RDN Recreation and Parks Programs

Register online and view programs and

schedules at

rdn.bc.ca or call

(250) 248-3252

or

(250) 752-5014

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Drop in Gym is open on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:45 pm at Qualicum Commons and Mon/Thu from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at former Parksville Elementary. Drop-in Gym is open on the Pro D Days on Nov 10th at Parksville Elementary School. See full Child and Youth Drop-in schedules online: rdn.bc.ca/recreation

Acrylic Painting 8-12yrs

Learn how to let the paint do the work. In 3 hrs learn how to paint a fantastic acrylic painting. Qualicum Commons. Th, Nov 17-24 3:30-5:00p $30 5542

Junior Gymnastics 4-7yrs

New Time! Develop your balance, coordination, strength and flexibility as you play games and activities. This is a combined class for all skill levels.

Parksville Elem School. T, Nov 1-Dec 13 5:45-6:45p $77 5969

Pro D Camp at Oceanside Place Arena

Snow Art and Skate

Th, Nov 10 8:30a-4:00p $38 5944

Babysitters Certification Program 11-14yrs

Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. Price includes manual and certificate.

Qualicum Commons

Sa, Nov 19 9:00a-4:00p $46.35 5306

Salmon Tour - Big Qualicum River

Take a walk with a certified Park Naturalist and learn about the incredible natural world we have around us. Sa, Nov 19 10:00a-12:00p adults $15.50, child $5 5572

Winter Window Painting 8 yrs+

You will be guided how to paint two fantastic yet surprisingly simple paintings that you can paint on any window. All supplies provided. Qualicum Commons

Th, Dec 1 & 8 4:00- 5:30p $30 5540

Events

Teen Swims 13-18 yrs

Teen Swims at Ravensong Aquatic Centre are Fridays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Pro D Day Everyone Welcome Skates

Th Nov 10 1:30-3:00p Regular admission

Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate

Enjoy a skate with your family for free. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Oceanside Place Arena, Sun-days, from 12:15 to 1:45 pm.

Register online and view

RDN programs and

schedules at

www.rdn.bc.ca

(250) 248-3252

or

(250) 752-5014

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Oceanside Elementary School

PO Box 980 Wright Rd

Parksville, BC

V9P 2G6

Phone: (250) 248-4662

Fax: (250) 248-4628

Office Hours: 8:00 to 3:30