Dates to

Remember:

Jan. 4 - French Immersion

Registration Begins

Jan. 7 - Niagara River

Lions Presentation

Jan. 7 - French Immersion

Open House

Jan. 12 - 14 - Scholastic

Book Fair

Jan. 12 –13 - Kdg, 2, 4, 6,

8 Dental Screening

Jan. 13 - Mad Science

Assembly

Jan. 14 - Family Movie

Night

Jan. 15 - P.A. Day

Jan. 20 - Mad Science

Registrations Due

Jan. 21 - Gr. 6/7 Trip to

Walker Living Campus

Jan. 21 - DSBN Academy

Open House

Jan. 26 - School Council

Meeting

Jan. 27 - Mad Science Club

Begins

Jan. 28 - Kindergarten

Open House

JANUARY 2016

The annual OP Scholastic Book Fair begins on

Tuesday, January 12. Each class will have the

opportunity to visit the library and preview

the books available, as well as complete a

Wish List of books they would like to purchase.

Sales will be conducted through the day on

January 13th and 14th. This year we are

pleased to have the Book Fair coincide with

our first OP Family Movie Night! We encour-

age you to visit the library before the movie

starts (up until 7 p.m.) where you will be able

to purchase books and fill out a ballot for our

Family Event Door Prize. The winning family

will be able to choose $25 in books for home

AND $25 in books for your child’s classroom.

This event is a great way to promote literacy

and generate enthusiasm for books! It also

benefits the OP Learning Commons by allow-

ing us to purchase new and updated resources

for all students to enjoy. Thank you for your

continued support. We look forward to seeing

you there!

A BIG thank you to the Orchard Park

community for your support and dona-

tions to our Heroes for Hunger cam-

paign. Orchard Park was able to con-

tribute to the 1,124 lbs of food and

46.5 of toys that were donated to

Project Share from the Niagara Falls

Schools. Our Me to We

team Ms Priest and Ms

Robinson did a fantastic

job with organizing this

event.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING!!!

Just before the holidays the office got a little makeover. Mrs. Mannella’s work-

space changed to provide her with a more functional work area. Here are the

pictures for you to see the transformation.

OFFICE CHANGES

Congratulations to the following

students for completing the

highest number of lessons in

Dreambox in their division.

Tiger Y. - 96 lessons

Jelena M. - 57 lessons

Graeme R. - 15 lessons

3691 Dorchester Rd.,

Niagara Falls, ON

905-354--3916

Principal -

H. Nunnenmacher

Secretary -

S. Mannella

ORCHARD PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL

BEFORE DURING AFTER

Click picture for

more information on

the books at our

Fair and about the

featured authors.

HEROES FOR HUNGER

FREE DENTAL SCREENING

FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION

If your child is not in one

of the targeted grades

and you would like him/

her to participate.

Call the Dental Health Infor-

mation Line at 905-688-

8248 or 1-888-505-6074

ext 7399 or email

dental@niagararegion.ca

A Public Health registered

dental hygienist is scheduled

to visit Orchard Park on

January 12 and 13, 2016 to

provide dental screening to

students in grades Kdg, 2, 4,

6 and 8 and other children

as required under the Health

Protection and Promotion

Act.

During this time the regis-

tered dental hygienist will

perform a visual inspection

of each child to determine

his/her dental needs. Par-

ents will be contacted if their

child requires immediate

dental care. Public Health

dental programs may finan-

cially assist children who do

not have access to required

dental care.

Please contact the Public

Health dental program for

any of the following:

If you do NOT wish your

child to participate in

the dental screening.

The French Immersion program (offered at French Immersion sites) is open to all students in Senior Kindergarten interested in enrolling for the 2016-

2017 year. If you want your child to develop a high proficiency and fluency in Canada’s two official languages, French Immersion has a great deal

to offer. Features of the French Immersion program:

Development of French language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing from grades one to twelve;

Designed to be a second language program for children whose first language is NOT French;

Current enrollment of over 2,500 elementary students;

Certificate of French Immersion Studies awarded upon successful completion of the elementary and secondary Immersion program;

Promoting understanding of different cultures;

Providing additional opportunities for employment using French as the working language;

An increased ability to communicate and interact with confidence in French

Registration begins January 4th, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. and will close February 16th at 9:00 a.m.. The information night is Thursday, January 7th at

6:30 p.m. at John Marshall Public School. For more information visit www.dsbn.org/fi

During the month of

December the office

worked hard to ensure

everyone’s email address

was up-to-date. Please make

sure to let us know if your

email address has been

changed so we can be sure

to keep you updated on

school happenings!

Thank you!

IMMUNIZATION RECORD REVIEW:

IS YOUR CHILD’S VACCINATION RECORD UP TO DATE?

to avoid suspension from

school. Suspension will take

effect in May 2016. If you

have any questions or con-

cerns, we encourage you to

call the Vaccine Preventable

Disease program at 1-888-

505-6074 or 905-688-

8248 ext 7425 Monday to

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m.

The Immunization of School

Pupils Act (ISPA), Amending

Reg. 645 of R.R.O. 1990,

requires Public Health to

collect and maintain immuni-

zation records for all school-

aged children in Niagara.

At the beginning of Decem-

ber 2015, letters were

mailed to parents/legal

guardians of elementary and

secondary school students

who have incomplete immu-

nization records on file at

Public Health.

If you received this Immuni-

zation Notice in the mail

(blue form) please ensure

that you provide the re-

quired immunization informa-

tion to Public Health in order

DSBN ACADEMY

On Wednesday, January 21st there

is an Open House at the DSBN Acad-

emy, 130 Louth St., St Catharines, at

6:00 p.m. for students currently in

Grade 5 who would be the first in

their family to graduate from a col-

lege or university. There will be a

presentation at 6:00 p.m. and to ac-

commodate parents it will be re-

peated again at 7:00 p.m. Applica-

tions are available online or at the

office and are due January 19th.

http://academy.dsbn.org/home

PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE IN THE PARKING LOT!!

When dropping off or picking up your children, parents are reminded…

To please park in designated parking spots.

To please enter and exit the parking lot according to the signage.

To not park in bus drop off and loading areas.

To please not park in handicapped parking spots. We have parents who require their use.

That parking is not permitted in any designated fire zone.

To not leave your car idling.

To drop off and pick up children at the cross walk.

Remind your children not to run between the busses into the parking lot.

Winter is a time of wonder for many children; many enjoy the crisp air, the freshly fallen snow and participating in a whole

host of exciting winter sports and activities.

Although we feel it is important for students to spend some time outside each day exercising and socializing with their

peers, there are times when bitterly cold temperatures and other inclement weather conditions require that we keep chil-

dren inside.

Because Niagara is such a large geographical area, and weather conditions may vary from one municipality to the next, the decision whether

or not to hold recess outdoors is made by the individual school principal. When making this decision, principals will often consult with

neighbouring schools and if the decision to send children outside is made, yard duty staff have walkie-talkies so that they can communicate

with the office to sound the bells to bring students in earlier.

The health and well-being of our students is a top priority at DSBN, and if it is determined that the weather conditions pose a risk to their

safety, students will be kept indoors. Extreme cold weather alerts issued by the Niagara Region are often good indicators that students will

stay inside.

Even when temperatures are not low enough to necessitate an indoor recess, it still may be quite cold outside. Here are

a few tips to help ensure that your child stays warm during the cold winter months.

• Try to send children to school with plenty of layers, such as long underwear, sweatshirts, sweaters and pullovers. Lay-

ering their clothing will allow them to add or remove items depending on the weather.

• Students should have a warm winter coat that repels the snow, sleet and rain, while blocking the wind.

• Warm socks and boots will keep their feet warm and dry in the snow and slush.

• Hats are one of the most important parts of dressing warmly in the winter. A thick winter hat will keep students from losing too much of

that essential body heat.

• Put on a good pair of gloves or mittens that are water-resistant as well. Gloves will keep kids’ hands toasty warm and protect their skin

from becoming damaged by the wind and chill.

If you have any questions about our inclement weather procedures, please visit our website dsbn.org, or contact the school.

Students are not kept in at breaks due to illness as fresh air and exercise are essential to a healthy mind and body. If your

child is well enough to be at school, we consider him/her well enough to be outside. Colds and coughs will not be affected if

the student is properly dressed and does not over-extend him/herself. We feel very strongly that if the child is too ill to go

outside during the break, it would be in the child’s best interest to remain at home for the day. If you believe your child is an

exceptional case, please contact Ms. Nunnenmacher to discuss the situation.

WINTER REMINDERS

School Council Update

We are hosting a Movie Night on Thursday, January 14th at 6:30pm. Admission is free! There will be popcorn,

juice and water for sale for a minimal price. More information will be sent out. The book fair will also be open

at that time.

If you would like to be trained in helping out with our Bingo time slots, contact Melissa at

mprocopio@assante.com. The money we make from it is well used!

Be a part of great things happening at Orchard Park!

Join us Tuesday, January 26th at 6:30pm for our next meeting.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES There may be times during the school year where inclement weather or other situations could cause transportation cancel-

lations or school closures.

At times when student transportation has been cancelled and schools remain open, the decision of whether or not to have

children in school on that day rests with the parent or guardian.

Should you decide not to send your child to school in the event that transportation is cancelled but schools remain open, or

if your child is ill or late, please ensure that you call the school to inform them of your child’s absence.

A key resource in any emergency is the DSBN Emergency Information form that you filled out at the beginning of the

school year. Please let us know of any changes in contact information or procedures you wish to be followed throughout

the school year.

Information about transportation cancellations and school closures will be available as soon as it is available through the

following channels:

Websites: www.dsbn.org www.nsts.ca

Subscription Features: DSBN Facebook, Twitter, NSTS Transportation Delay or Cancellation Alerts

Phone: Niagara Student Transportation Services 905-346-0290 Voice Auto Attendant

Radio Stations: CKTB (610 AM) St. Catharines, CHTZ-FM (97.7 FM) St. Catharines, CHRE (105.7 FM) St. Catharines,

CKEY (105.1 FM) Niagara Falls/Fort Erie

Television Stations: Cogeco Channel 10

Check out our Website!!

http://orchardpark.dsbn.org/

VOLLEYBALL

The Junior Boys’ Volleyball team worked hard this year to improve on their serve and 3-hit plays. Although they did not move on to the playoffs, they should be proud of their efforts! Team members were: Brady, Jacob, Cole B, Milos, Liam, Caleb, Cooper H, Jimmy, Vlade, Gage, Quintin, Mar-cus & Zach W. Thank you to Ms Lane for coaching!

GREAT FUN WAS HAD AT

WALKER LIVING

CAMPUS!!!!