May 2012 Newsletter
Even though there are only 8 weeks of school left, there is still lots happening. Have a look at this month's newsletter to see what is going on.
Added May 2012
Before and After School Care Program
The Board wants to ensure that families have access to before and after school childcare, as well as care when children are not in school. Even though our school currently offers a Before and After School program, the Board is interested in ensuring the program delivered at the school meets the needs of the entire school community. A survey has been attached to help the board determine each school's need.
The survey can also be completed on-line at http://scdsb.on.ca/schools/child-care-centres/. Responses are to be returned by Friday March 2, 2012.
Before & After School Care Survey 
Added February 2012
Hot Lunches
The next hot lunch program block is here. Please fill in the form and return it, along with your payment, to your child's teacher by Feb 3.
General Form
Kindergarten 'A' Day
Kindergarten 'B' Day
Added January 2012
January 2012 Newsletter
Now that we are all back into our post holiday routines, please enjoy this month's newsletter.
Added January 2012
STILL AVAILABLE!
2012 Willow Landing Calendar
Just in time for Holiday shopping! School Council is proud to once again offer a fabulous wall calendar, printed locally and created with original artwork by our amazing students.
Calendars are $12.00 each or 2/$20.00. Pre-orders are being taken now, and calendars are expected the first week of December. A copy will available in the school office shortly if you would like to preview it or you can view the artwork here.
Money raised will be used for playground & school yard upgrades.
Please return your order form and payment by Wednesday, November 30th deadline extended.
Here is a sneak peak at the Cover...
Posted November 2011
Barrie Colts Tickets
Lots of Tickes Still available
Barrie Colts vs. Niagara IceDogs
Saturday, January 14th 2012 @ 7:30 pm
Willow has a block of 300 tickets to sell on a first come, first served basis, so get your order form in quickly if you want to ensure you get tickets.
Ticket price, as set by the Colt's, are $17.00 each. We receive $6.00 from each ticket sold, the money to be used to support our Grade 8 School Trip and Commencement.
Please note that all students MUST be accompanied by an Adult on game night.
Council will not receive the tickets until the week of the game, and they will be disbursed according to the preference selected below. We apologize that we cannot offer seating selection.
Please email wlescouncil@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns.
We have a gift voucher that you can download and print if you are giving these tickets as a gift. Please note: This is not an actual ticket, just something we created so you can inform someone that you will be giving them one.
Thank You for your support!
Posted November 2011
Health Unit Flu Shot Clinic Promotions
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's community flu clinics will be held Wednesdays and Saturdays from November 2 to November 26 throughout Simcoe and Muskoka. This year, though, the program has developed an online clinic appointment booking system.
So rather than wait in line, with just a few clicks on your computer you can select a clinic date, location and appointment time that works for you.
The health unit's website, http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org, has a hot button on the home page that takes you directly to the clinic booking system. Or check it out now by clicking the Flu online button here.
The flu shot is recommended for everyone six months of age and over. The flu shot can help to avoid days off sick from school or work. It can also help prevent you taking the flu home to your own family. For the very young and the old, and for those with chronic illnesses, influenza can be life threatening - we can all help to prevent the spread of influenza.
For more information about influenza and this year's flu vaccine, please visit http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org.
Added November 2011
New Bus Cancellation Website
The Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium has a new website that notifies parents and students about bus cancellations. All information regarding cancelled buses in Simcoe County will be posted on this website. The site is http://www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca. There is an icon and link on the SCDSB website for this new site.
Added November 2011
SCDSB/PIC Meeting for SCDSB School Council Members
October 25th, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and SCDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) are hosting a welcome session for all school council members from SCDSB schools on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roy Edwards Room at the Education Centre.
"This first meeting of the school year is a great opportunity for SCDSB school council members from all of our schools to share ideas for increasing parent involvement and to learn more about our public education system and school council procedures," said Jane McCreadie, Chair of the SCDSB Parent Involvement Committee.
Topics on the agenda include School Councils' Top 10, Who Does What at the SCDSB, Board Improvement Planning and the new Healthy Food & Beverage Policy.
- Event:
- SCDSB/PIC Meeting for SCDSB School Council Members
- Date:
- Tuesday, October 25, 2011
- Location:
- Roy Edwards Room,
SCDSB Education Centre,
1170 Highway 26, Midhurst, ON
Refreshments provided
The October 25 meeting agenda will be available on the SCDSB meeting calendar.
SCDSB school council members are also invited to mark their calendars for the following meetings and events:
- Feb. 27, 2012: Region-based videoconference, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- April 21, 2012: Annual Parent 'Circle of Learning' Conference, Education Centre, 9:00 am - 2:00 p.m.
- May 29, 2012: School Council Members Meeting, Education Centre, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Posted October 2011
October 2011 Newsletters
It's hard to believe that October is here already! Enjoy this month's newsletters.
October 2011 Newsletter
October 2011 Newsletter - 2nd Edition
Updated October 14, 2011
2010-2011 Report to the Community
We are pleased to provide you with a copy of the Simcoe County District School Board's 2010-2011 Report to the Community. This report was developed to communicate the progress and successes achieved during the past school year in Simcoe County's public education system.
The pages within provide a wealth of information about how we are implementing our multi-year plan, The Simcoe Path, in our local public elementary and secondary schools, learning centres and SCDSB facilities. You will read about the many ways we are reaching our goals for public education, with a key focus on student achievement, well-being and learning for life.
You can find the report at:
http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/annual-report/report-to-the-community/.
Posted October 2011
School Council Elections
October 3rd, 2011
Are you interested in assisting in making our school a great place to learn?
Would you be interested in representing our school community on a variety of issues as a part of an advisory group at the school and board level?
If so, we are currently looking for members for the 2011 - 2012 school council. Please come in or phone the school to get a School Council Nomination form.
These need to be returned to the school before the first school council meeting on Monday, October 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the staffroom. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend school council meetings.
Posted September 2011
September 2011 Newsletters
It has been a busy month for newsletters. Here are the ones that have been sent home already.
September 2011 Newsletter
September 2011 Newsletter Calendar
September 2011 Newsletter 2nd Edition
Posted September 2011
2011-2012 School Year Calendars
2010/11 School Year Calendar
2010/11 Kindergarten School Calendar
Posted September 2011
Prvious Year's Stories
If you are interested in the stories from previous years, please look here.
Posted September 2011