Centennial News February

Selkirk Centennial School

19 Centennial Avenue

Selkirk MB R1A 0C8
Tel: 204-482-3265
Fax: 204-785-2209

http://centennialschool.weebly.com

Message from the Principal
2018
Dear Centennial School Community,
We have had a great start to 2018.
Important Dates
Students returned from holidays well-rested and ready to
work hard. They continue to have lots of fun playing outside Feb. 22 Dress for a warm trip
in the snow. The weather is changing regularly, so please
make sure your child brings all his/her winter gear – snow Feb. 22 Hot Lunch
pants, hats, mittens and boots – as well as extra dry
clothing. Feb. 23 Grades 5/6 Field Trip
The newsletter includes some pictures of our winter concert
and breakfast with Santa, two very successful community Feb. 27 Arctic Explorer Presentation
events. Many thanks to everyone who helped out at these
events, as well as to our community. The Snowflake Bazaar Feb. 28 Ricky’s Pancake Breakfast
was also very successful, and students really enjoyed
shopping for their special people. Mar. 2 Grade 5/6 Basketball

January started off with two great weeks of Breakdancin’

Mar. 6 Instrumental Day
Yoga with Ofield Williams, culminating in a school
performance. Students had lots of fun and gave a great
performance. Grade 5/6 students participated in an exciting Mar. 8 Hot Lunch
badminton tournament. During February we have been
celebrating literacy with a variety of activities including the Mar. 9 Grades 3-6 Field Trip
ESJH Suns Cheer Team, guest readers, a tipi in the library,
quizzes, dress up days, stop, drop and read and a field trip. Mar. 12 Progress Reports
We will end the month with a pancake meal.

Our grade 1-6 students were treated to 2 days of skating Mar. 14 Hot Lunch
this month and students celebrated friendship on
Valentine’s Day. Mar. 15 Evening Parent Conferences

Congratulations to Mrs. Orvis on her well-deserved Mar. 16 NO SCHOOL Conferences

retirement. Welcome to our new cleaner, Mr. Ennis, and we
will soon welcome our new secretary, Mrs. Oliver.
Mar. 19-23 Spirit Week

Please contact me if you have any questions. Mar. 22 Hot Lunch

Heidi Holst, Principal (hholst@lssd.ca) Mar. 22 PAC Family Quiz Night

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Important Reminders

When picking up your child(ren) at school, please wait outside the doors or inside
the front entrance. During the school day, parents are asked not to walk through the
school, for all children’s safety. ALL VISTORS TO THE SCHOOL MUST CHECK IN
AT THE OFFICE. If picking up your child early, please ensure your child is signed out
at the ofBice.

Students who come to school late please remember to check in at the ofBice.

Please call the school if your child is going to be absent. You may call 204-482-
3265 anytime (24 hours a day). Please leave a message with the reason why your
child is not in school. If your child is absent and we have not received a call, we will
be contacting the telephone numbers provided.

There is NO PARKING or STOPPING in front of the school, as this is a bus loading

zone. As well, no parking or dropping off in the staff parking lot.

Students have two scheduled nutrition breaks. Please send your child healthy meals
for these times. No pop and/or candy please!

It is very important the students have a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast.
Centennial School Breakfast Program offers breakfast to students most days from
8:15-8:45 a.m. Please do not arrive at the school earlier than 8:15 a.m.

White and chocolate milk are available for $1.00 each; milk may be pre-ordered for
the month

Playground supervision is available starting at 8:35 a.m. Please do not send your
child any earlier, unless they are coming for breakfast (starting at 8:15 a.m.).

A reminder that the Birst bell rings at 8:50 a.m. Please help your child arrive at
school on time, in order to have an organized start to his/her day.

Please make sure your child comes to school dressed for the weather (rain, puddles,
snow). Children spend two recesses outside daily. Students will stay inside when
the temperature with wind chill is -28 °C, or below.

School Hours
8:50 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
(Note: Outdoor Supervision begins at 8:35 a.m.)
Breakfast Program: 8:15-8:45 a.m. (most days)
Nutrition Breaks: 10:40-10:55 a.m. and 12:50-1:10 p.m.
Recess: 10:55-11:10 a.m. and 1:10-1:45 p.m. 2
 To celebrate the great literacy work at Centennial School,
Ricky’s All Day Grill Lockport is providing us with a

Pancake Breakfast
Students and staff will picnic together in the gym
Wednesday February 28th, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Students will be provided with 2 pancakes and a juice box.

Play and Learn Nursery School has begun fall 2018 registra0on:

Open House Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Place: Play and Learn Nursery School
129 Lockport Road (Located in Lockport Junior High)
For addi0onal informa0on please call 204-757-2123 or
email lockportplayandlearn@gmail.com

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 Kindergarten Registrations
available
for 2018-2019
Please drop by the school
to pick up the registration forms.

Kinderstart
Students registered for 2018-2019 Kindergarten are invited to par0cipate in a
kindergarten orienta0on with their parents. This will allow students to explore
the kindergarten classroom and get to know the teacher as well as the school.
Students and parents will learn about school rou0nes and ac0vi0es, allowing
for an easier transi0on in September. Parents will par0cipate in the classroom
for some ac0vi0es and in parent sessions for others. A variety of kindergarten
readiness assessments will be administered. Please contact the school to
register for Kindergarten. Informa0on regarding Kinderstart will be
communicated in early May, with tenta0ve dates TBA in May and/or June.

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 MUSIC
I want to thank everyone for coming to our Christmas concerts last December. I
had a great 0me working with your children preparing for the event, and the kids
made me really proud with how well they performed and represented the school.
Way to go, everyone!

There are many more ac0vi0es planned for the rest of the school year. The grades
3 - 6 students are star0ng a unit with the recorder. In the mean0me, please do not
purchase one, as there are many ranges of quality, and I want to be sure everyone
has the same type. I will be able to supply one to your son or daughter through the
school. A leDer will be going home with details.

And, of course, stay tuned for informa0on going home over the next few weeks
about the Divisional Dance, Instrumental, and Choral Fes0vals.

On a personal note, I will be taking a couple weeks off for gall bladder surgery in
April. We are fortunate enough to have Mrs. Gilbart covering for me in the music
room while I am away. She has worked as a music educator in the division for many
years, and your children are leE in very able hands.

Rock on!
Mr. Smith