Click here for a printable version of the APS Newsletter September 2022
WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to new and returning students and families! Alexandra Public School, with 115 students and 5 classrooms, is a small community that supports the education, growth and development of the next generation. The four Royal Values that APS staff have high expectations for, are as follows: Be Kind, Be Humble, Work Hard, Be Brave.
A newsletter will be sent out at various points in the year, to provide an update and highlight upcoming key events and activities.
ASSEMBLIES
First week of the month, after the morning announcements the school gathers for an assembly. The purpose is to present the awards to two students in each class who have clearly demonstrated one of the Royal Values (Be Kind, Be Humble, Work Hard, Be Brave). Parents of the award recipients will be invited to the assembly.
HOT LUNCHES
Information on the hot lunches currently available has been sent out. In the near future, we will be conducting a poll to find the most desirable options for the school – stay tuned!
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT
WEDNESDAY SEPT 21, 4:30 – 6PM
Join us at the school for an inside look at where your student spends their days!
Meet the APS teachers and gather for a small bbq in the yard (hot dogs, veggie dogs). Looking forward to seeing
everyone!
Donations for food and beverages are gratefully accepted.
PARENT COUNCIL
Our parent council group activity supports the school and its community through a variety of efforts; expanding the educational opportunities available such as field trips
and technology. Last year’s efforts enabled us to purchase the much loved ‘mud kitchen’ and numerous laptops. They are always looking for more members
of the community! The monthly meetings are planned for the last Wednesday evening 6:30 – 7:30pm of each month. Most will be virtual, although there will be three
in-person sessions held at the school to support collaboration: September 28, January 25 and April 26. Members can still attend these sessions virtually if preferred. Please contact Principal Leslie Wright to be included in the invitation.
REMINDER!
The Indigo Fundraiser runs September 12 – October 2. Donations can be made at the Coles in the Lindsay Mall or through our online fundraising page
2022 – 23 STAFF LIST
- Bonnie Tokar – Kindergarten Teacher
- Jennifer Cantin – Kindergarten DECE
- Lesley Forbes – Kindergarten EA
- Kate Ferguson – Grade 1/2 Teacher
- Sara McConnell – Grade 2/3Teacher
- Courtney Tinkler – Grade 4/5 Teacher
- Bianca Fontana – .8 Grade 5/6 Teacher
- Sean Jamieson – .2 Grade 5/6 Teacher + phys ed/music/French
- Kristy Hainer – Spec Ed Resource Teacher (SERT); supports teachers & student learning
- Shelly Rynard – Library Tech – Thursday and Friday only
- Celia VanHamburg – Custodian
- Cheyenne Koenig- Evening Custodian
- Christina Knight – Head Secretary
- Leslie Wright – Principal
WHAT’S AHEAD?
APS HAS AN E-CALENDAR AVAILABLE TO YOU, AND IS REGULARLY UPDATED.
CHECK IT OUT HTTPS://APS.TLDSB.ON.CA/APS-EVENTS/
Terry Fox Run – last block 1:45 – 3:00pm : Whole school run (JK-1 on the school yard; Grades 2-6 run the block immediately south of APS as many times as they can). Parent Volunteers are needed (must have an authorized Vulnerable Sector Check and signed the Volunteer Confidentiality Form available). Contact Christina in the office for more details.
Orange T-Shirt Day – Thursday Sept. 29/22 (REMINDER PA Day on Sept. 30 = No School): Each student is encouraged to wear orange on this day to commemorate the day of Truth and Reconciliation for Canada’s Indigenous people.
City of Kawartha Lakes (TLDSB) Cross Country Meet – Oct. 12/22 at Ken Reid Conservation Park. Students earning a place on the APS cross – country team in grades 2 – 6 can participate. More details about practices and the meet coming soon for interested students!
