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E-mail Address: uplands@summer.com Web SiteAddress: http://sd67.bc.ca/schools/Uplands Phone: 250-770-7678
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome back to all of the returning students and a special welcome to those families new to
Uplands School. I am so excited to begin my third year at Uplands. I am once again pleased with
the enthusiasm, positive attitudes and eagerness to learn that I have already observed.
I would like to extend a warm welcome to a number of new staff members this year. We thank
them for fitting in so quickly and helping get our year off to a great start! We are also fortunate to
have four returning staff who were hopeful to be back and are with us for another year.
In addition to my role as principal, I will be teaching during the week. My office schedule will be
posted once it has been finalized. Thank you for respecting my teaching schedule as that is my
time dedicated to working with students.
We will be sending forms and requests for information next week. It is extremely important that
our records are thorough, accurate and meet ministry standards. I am thanking you in advance for
returning these forms as soon as possible.
At the first PAC meeting I will be reviewing the role of the School Planning Council. Each year a
council is formed that looks at the school’s goals and gives parents the opportunity to become
active in helping to improve learning for all students. Three parents are elected by secret ballot
(one must be a PAC Executive) to serve on the council for the school year. If you are interested
please plan on attending the first PAC meeting once it is scheduled.
I believe strongly that educating your child is built on a foundation of open communication and
look forward to working with all students, staff and parents to meet the needs of each and every
learner. Please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself if we haven’t already met. We hope to
see many parents at our Uplands Open House – Thursday, October 16th. Details in this newsletter!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lisa Edwards
Principal
New Bell Schedule
Morning Bell
8:40 a.m.
Classes Begin
8:45 a.m.
Recess
10:15- 10:30 a.m.
*Lunch
12:10 – 12:55 p.m.
*Dismissal
2:34 p.m.
Newsletters will be sent
home by email beginning
in November. If you
wish to have a paper
copy instead please let
Mrs. Kerr know in the
office.
Div.
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Teacher
Mr. Tony Biollo
Mrs. Chris Irvine
Mrs. Sharron Smith
Ms. Judy Street
Mr. Scott McIntosh
Mrs. Jocelyn Beckingham and teacher tba
Email address
Room
Grade
tbiollo@summer.com
cirvine@summer.com
shsmith@summer.com
jstreet@summer.com
smcintosh@summer.com
jbeckingham@summer.com
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Mrs. Carla Garrett
cgarrett@summer.com
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Mrs. Alicia Moura
Mrs. Alice Hancock
Mrs. Tiffanie Naylor
Mrs. Deanna Barrett
Mrs. Mary Hamilton
amoura@summer.com
ahancock@summer.com
tross@summer.com
dbarrett@summer.com
mhamilton@summer.com
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Principal
Secretary
Library / Music
Sp. Ed. /Learning Support Teacher
Education Assistant
Education Assistant
Education Assistant
Education Assistant
Education Assistant
Education Assistant
Counsellor
Psychologist
Speech/Language Therapist
Teacher - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Custodian in Charge
Custodian
Library Assistant
Mrs. Lisa Edwards
Mrs. Kim Kerr
Mrs. Cyndie Salting
Mrs. Kathie Bryce
Mrs. Debbie Gratton
Ms. Sheri Mahovlic
Mrs. Laurie Hepso
Ms. Poppy DeGeorgio
Mrs. Wanda Berry
Mrs. Mandy Smith
Mrs. Lucy Stephens
Ms. Shayna Marshall
Ms Heather McMillan
Mr. Arnold Moliker
Mr. Richard Morgan
Mr. Tom Simas
Ms. Karen Hellyer
Mrs. Kim Kerr
ledwards@summer.com
kkerr@summer.com
csalting@summer.com
kbryce@summer.com
dgratton@summer.com
smahovlic@summer.com
lhepso@summer.com
@summer.com
wberry@summer.com
msmith@summer.com
lstephens@summer.com
smarshall@summer.com
hmcmillan@summer.com
amoliker@summer.com
rmorgan@summer.com
tsimas@summer.com
khellyer@summer.com
kkerr@summer.com
UPLANDS’ BELIEFS
Uplands’ beliefs are that success is built on the strengths of staff, students, parents and
community. The staff is working collaboratively to develop systems within the school that
support all learners and focus on positive attitudes, behaviour and academic progress. We
look forward to working with all of the Uplands so that they can meet or exceed our
expectations. Setting goals, reaching milestones and celebrating success are all part of the
learning process.
OPEN HOUSE and PIZZA PICNIC
We have set the date for our Uplands Open House! We hope you can join us on
Thursday, October 16th. This is a great opportunity to meet your classroom
teacher, families in our community and reconnect with old friends.
Please see details on the yellow pizza order form at the back of this newsletter.
QSP MAGAZINE SALES
Magazine Sales will begin shortly. Ordering and renewing subscriptions is easy and make
great gifts. Watch for the information package to come home in your child’s backpack after
we launch this fundraiser on October 6th in time for the Thanksgiving weekend in case
relatives are interested.
MEDICAL ALERTS
Medical alert forms are available at the office and must be updated each school year. If your child
has a potential life threatening or medical condition, a form needs to be completed immediately.
Please contact Mrs. Kerr in the office if you need forms or more information.
SAFE ARRIVAL
Please contact our office at 250-770-7678 to advise if you child is going to be away
or late for school for any reason. Please feel free to leave a message on our
answering machine before or after school hours. Mrs. Kerr’s office hours have
changed and therefore she will not always be in the office to answer the
phone.
STUDENT PHOTO DAY
Lifetouch Photography (Formerly MJM Studios) will be here once again to take
Individual student photos on October 23rd. As in previous years, the proofs and
ordering information will be sent home 7 – 10 days after photo day. A reminder
will be sent home prior to the 23rd.
STUDENT PLANNERS Gr. 1 - 5
Please use your child’s planner to inform his/her teacher of important information regarding your
child. If you are picking up your child early for doctor appointments or other activities or if there is
a change in normal routine, we ask that you put a note in the planner☺. The planner fee is
included in the $10.00 activity fee per student. Please submit payment to your student’s teacher.
Payment can be cash or cheques payable to “Uplands Elementary School”. Thank you for sending
your payment in.
STUDENT SUPERVISION
For safety reasons, please do not send your child prior to 8:30 in the morning. Outside
supervision is provided at this time. All students are expected to leave the school
grounds promptly by 2:50 pm unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Many students are arriving well before the start of school. Please try to make alternate
arrangements if necessary. Perhaps dropping students off at a friends and having them
walk to school is a great option!
STUDENT PHONE
Uplands PAC supports the student phone located in the main hallway. Students may
use this phone in with permission from their teacher. This phone is not to be
used to for making play dates or alternate transportation arrangements. Students
are expected to make these arrangements the night before so everyone is aware of
the changes to routines. A note in the planner to your child’s teacher would be
helpful as well. Students who are feeling sick MUST call from the office.
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAYS… Uplands T-Shirt Friday
School Spirit Days are every Friday at Uplands. Wear your school clothes or black or red to show
your school spirit. Samples of school clothes and order forms are located in the general office.
You may view anytime between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm.
CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING TEAM
Students in grade 4 and 5 have the opportunity to participate in
two district Cross Country Running races this fall. A notice has
been sent with interested students.
DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/SCHOOL WIDE RUNNING
School-wide running is underway for the entire school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at
11:40 am on the school field.
Green permission forms are included with this newsletter and must be signed for students to
participate in the neighbourhood run. For those who have not returned their forms they will
continue to run laps on the field.
VOLUNTEERING IN THE SCHOOL
Parents, grandparents and community volunteers are always welcome and needed in our school in
varying capacities. School District #67 (Okanagan Skaha) Policy #507 requires that ALL
VOLUNTEERS need to have a Criminal Record Check on file. Volunteers include anyone who will be
in contact with students during any school sponsored activities. Forms are available in the office.
Walk and Wheel to School Week – October 6-10
Uplands Elementary is participating in “Walk and Wheel” week this year.
The goals of Walk and Wheel to school week are:
- Celebrating active transportation and encouraging daily physical
activity
- Promoting opportunities to practice safe walking and biking
skills and identifying safe routes to school
- Enhancing the connection between students, parents, schools,
and communities in a fun and interactive way
- Reducing school traffic congestion and vehicle emissions
Stickers will be given to each student who walks or wheels at least once during the week. Thanks
to Ann Hurst for registering our school and getting us involved this year.
TRAFFIC CALMING FOR UPLANDS ELEMENTARY
The City of Penticton is hosting an Open House in the Uplands Gymnasium from 5:00 –
6:00 pm on Monday, October 6.
City Representative and a traffic consultant will:
- provide a brief presentation of the issues and potential
solutions
- answer questions
- collect information via a questionnaire available at the
meeting
UPLANDS’ SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014 – 2015
This is a draft outline of our Fall calendar. Some dates are yet to be confirmed and others are subject to
change. Please see notices and monthly newsletters for updates and information.
Days that schools are closed are also listed on the District Calendar below.
October
October 6
October 6
October 9
October 13
October 15
October 16
October 16
October 21
October 22
October 23
October 24
October 31
November 4, 5, 6
November 5
November 10
November 11
November 12
November 28
December 5
December 16
December 18
December 19
January 5
PAC Meeting 6:30 pm – Library
Traffic Calming Open House 5-6pm Gym
Magazine Fundraiser Launch
Trout Creek Run
Thanksgiving Statutory Holiday – schools closed
Naramata Cross Country Run
Open House/Pizza Picnic
Shakeout BC Earthquake Drill
Pizza by the Slice Day
Magazine Fundraiser Closes
Individual Pictures
Professional Development Day – schools closed to students
Halloween Costume Parade
Early Dismissal (1:34pm) for parent teacher interviews
Hot Lunch begins
Remembrance Day Assembly
Remembrance Day Observance (schools closed)
Okanagan Symphony Brass Trio 11:00am
Professional Development Day – schools closed to students
First Term Progress Reports sent home
Gingerbread Houses
Winter Sing-a-long 11:00am
Winter Break begins
Schools reopen
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR
FOR ALL SCHOOLS
Schools Open
Thanksgiving Day – schools closed
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Provincial Pro D Day – schools closed
Friday, October 24, 2014
Remembrance Day observance – schools closed
Professional Development Day – schools closed
Schools close for Winter Vacation
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Friday, November 28, 2014
Friday, December 19, 2014 (last day of school)
Schools Reopen
Family Day – schools closed
Monday, January 5, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Professional Development Day – schools closed
*Schools close for Spring Break
Friday, February 20, 2015
Friday, March 13, 2015
(last day of school)
Schools Reopen
Good Friday – schools closed
Monday, March 30, 2015
Friday, April 3, 2015
Easter Monday – schools closed
Professional Development Day – schools closed
Victoria Day – schools closed
Monday, April 6, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015
Administrative Day (students not in attendance)
Friday, June 26, 2015
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PAC NEWS
The first 2014/2015 PAC meeting will be soon! A number of executive positions are open.
Elections will be held during this meeting. Any parents interested in these positions please contact
Tracey Foreman at 250-462-6200 for more information.
Please come, share your ideas and visions for the school, and volunteer to coordinate or be a part
of a dedicated group of parents who work to make Uplands the welcoming and supportive
community school that it is. Our Principal, Mrs. Edwards, will also be in attendance for those of you
who have not yet met her. The more volunteers the better!
As School District funding decreases, we see the requests for financial assistance from individual
schools increase. Without the fundraising efforts run through school PACs, the ability to purchase
equipment and programs for the school becomes limited; therefore, the need for volunteers to
coordinate and facilitate fundraising events is very important. Please consider these positions for
next year to help support our children's educations.
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
New this year – Pizza Tuesdays! Starting October 21st
$2.50 per slice
$1.00 milk or juice
For the first few weeks please continue to send some lunch with your child in case we
run out of pizza. It may take a few weeks to see the demand and adjust our
orders accordingly. Thanks for your support!
November 5th will be our first Wednesday Hot Lunch. Munch-a-lunch will be open for
ordering the week of October 6th. If you require a paper copy they will be available in
the office.
We thank Cara Garnett for volunteering to be the Hot Lunch Coordinator. As always we are
looking for volunteers who can assist on both days. Please contact Cara Garnett at
caragarnett@gmail.com or call her at 250-488-2417.
FARM BAG FUNDRAISER
Once again this year, we are pleased to be offering the Farm Bag
Fundraiser, an innovative fundraising program that earns $6 per bag for
our school!!! Invite your friends and neighbors to participate. Eat healthy,
locally grown produce and raise money for Uplands!
Sign up deadline is Oct. 6th, 2014
Sign up at www.localmotive.ca and select Uplands Elementary as
your group
Bags consist of approximately 20lbs of 7 -10 different types of local
organic produce. Cost is $30 per bag. Program runs from October to
February. All orders must be received by October 6 for the October
shipment. Payment can now be made online using PayPal or credit card.
For more information, please see our school bulletin board or visit
www.farmbagfundraiser.com.
BC FRUIT AND VEGGIE PROGRAM
The trucks are rolling bringing fruit and vegetable snacks to our school! Did
you know that our school is participating in the BC School Fruit and
Vegetable Nutritional Program?
Students will receive a free snack. This snack is not meant to replace food
normally consumed at recess or lunch. The goal is to increase fruit and
vegetable consumption. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals,
antioxidants and fibre that promote health and prevent disease. Studies show that Canadians in
general are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. Eating one more fruit or vegetable a day can
make a difference. You can get the school year off to a good start with healthy good tasting fresh
fruits and vegetables, too. For back to school lunches:
• Pick freshly harvested BC fruits like apples, pears, plums, grapes and vegetables
like carrot and celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, and colourful pepper slices.
• Wash fruits and vegetables before packing in lunch bags.
• Enjoy the great taste of local fruits and vegetables.
If you do not wish your child to participate in the program please return
the green permission form to your classroom teacher as soon as
possible. It is included in this package.
PARKING AND DROP OFF
Uplands school is a very busy place in the mornings and afterschool. We ask that everyone keep the following safety
measures in mind when dropping off and picking up their children:
Please DO NOT stop or park where there are YELLOW markings – these are no stopping
zones.
Please DO NOT drop students off in the parking lot. This is an extremely dangerous area
for children to be.
Please DO NOT stop in the parking lot unless you are in a parking spot. The bus needs to
be able to park, allow students to safely get to the curb and navigate out of the lot. Cars are blocking the bus and
delaying the arrival of students.
There a number of other safe locations to drop students off in the morning. Westminster Avenue to the south of the
school has sidewalk access to Uplands. Uplands Place and McCauley Place back on to the school grounds and students
can walk up to the field. Please leave yourself a few extra minutes in the morning to park and walk together.
2014-2015 To: All parents of School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
In order for students to be eligible for transportation services,
they must qualify under the following guidelines:
Grade K-3 must reside more than 4.0 km from their catchment area school
Grade 4-12 must reside more than 4.8 km from their catchment area school
Over the past years, the School District has been able to provide some students with transportation
even though they have not qualified under these guidelines. These students are classified as Courtesy
Riders.
Please be advised that from time to time the School District may be required to limit the number of
courtesy riders on some bus routes.
TIPS TO MAKE BACK TO SCHOOL SUCCESSFUL
Parents play a key role during the school year by keeping their children safe and
healthy. Here are some ways to achieve this:
Make sure your children eat breakfast every day so their minds have the fuel they need for
school.
Ensure your children’s backpacks are no more than 10 to 20 per cent of their bodyweight
and that your children use both shoulder straps.
Make sure your children know safe routes to and from school. Start a Walking School Bus
or Bicycle Train program in your neighbourhood.
Schedule regular dental and any necessary medical check ups for your children
Students are often more successful in school when they develop good study habits
early on. Parents can help their children study by:
Setting up a homework area away from the TV and with adequate supplies and lighting.
Letting your children see you reading and setting aside time each day to read as a family.
Keeping an assignment calendar on the fridge or bulletin board for quick reference of due
dates, exams and other activities
Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance
Did you know that School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) does not insure expenses for student injuries
that happen on school grounds or during school activities? You are responsible for these expenses as a
parent or guardian.
IAP Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance offers protection against the high costs of serious injury from
unexpected accidents, and is especially valuable for families who:
• do not have medical or dental plans,
• have limited plans, as it may help supplement health and dental benefits, or
• have active children who enjoy sports and outdoor activities.
For your convenience, we have made arrangements for families to voluntarily purchase student accident
insurance through the IAP Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance program, underwritten by Industrial Alliance Pacific
Insurance and Financial Services Inc. (“IAP”).
Accidents can, and do, happen.
IAP Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance has a selection of plans to suit most budgets. Benefits include coverage
for:
• the full school year (September to September), 24 hours a day, whether at school or at home;
• expenses that are often limited or not covered by private or group insurance plans, or Provincial
Health Insurance Plans - such as ambulance, physiotherapy, private tutoring, counselling, and much
more;
• injury-related dental treatment (including future dental treatment up to age 26);
• out-of-province or country emergency medical expenses.
If you change address during the school year, your IAP Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance plan is transferable
from school to school, anywhere in Canada. Insurance premiums range from $13.50 to $31.95 per year,
depending on the plan selected, and your child is covered all the time, not just while at school. A
discounted premium is available for families with 3 or more children. For more information or to apply
online, please visit www.iapkidsplus.com. Brochures have been handed out to each student.
UPLANDS ELEMENTARY
October 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Saturday
2
3
4
9
10
11
16
17
18
24
25
DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING
PLEASE HAVE PROPER FOOT WEAR AT SCHOOL EVERYDAY.
5
6
7
8
Trout Creek
Pumpkin Run
Traffic Calming
OPEN HOUSE
5-6pm GYM
Magazine
Fundraiser begins
Farmbag deadline
12
13
14
Thanksgiving
Day
15
Naramata Run
Open House and
Pizza Night
5:00 – 6:00pm
No School
19
SHAKE OUT BC
Earthquake Drill
20
Staff Meeting
21
Pizza By the
Slice Day
22
23
Magazine
Fundraiser ends
Individual Photos
26
27
28
Pizza By the
Slice Day
29
30
Professional
Development
Day
No School
31
Halloween
Costume Parade
SAFE ARRIVAL 250-770-7678 Students arriving after 8:40 am must check in at the office! Thank you.