Aberfoyle Public School

Parent Council has been involved with special events that have helped to enhance the school community this winter! Movie Night was a big success and all of the students enjoyed the Valentine’s/Winter Dance. 

We are having a Bake Sale on April 15. 

All money raised from the Bake Sale will be used to support materials needed for Grade 8 Graduation. Grade 8s have been kindergarten helpers, pizza helpers, bus patrollers, learning buddies and they also make up our athletic council which is responsible for intramural activities, Terry Fox, and Track and Field, etc. We wish to send a huge thank you for all of their hard work and dedication to Aberfoyle P.S!

Families from our Intermediate division are asked to support our sale by supplying the goodies for sale. 

Everyone is welcome to purchase sweet treats on April 15! 

Aberfoyle’s 2nd Annual Carnival is happening on May 29! It will be a fun-filled night of games and goodies. What a great way to kick off the summer and enjoy our amazing community! We need volunteers to run games, set up and take down, look after prize tables and food tables. High School students in need of Volunteer hours are very welcome! If you are interested, please contact Lindsay.Dickerson@ugdsb.on.ca, or Christina at christina@cbn.on.ca

Grade 8 Trip and Graduation!

Mark your calendars! The grade 8 trip to Toronto is on June 19. We will be celebrating our grade 8 Graduation on Tuesday June 25. There will be much more information to come about those exciting memory-making events.

Head Lice - That Pesky Problem that is Pervasive on Public Properties! 

Itchy, irritating and indisputably part of childhood, this common pest has made itself known at Aberfoyle. Please be on the lookout for signs of lice. For more information, please click on the link provided. 

Head Lice information

Recess Activities at Aberfoyle

Recess Revelry:

It has been an icy few weeks on our playground and the students have had lots of chances to slide down our small hills, play on the snow piles and play man-hunt on the yard. Typically March and April will bring softer snow, melting, wet spots, puddles and mud, glorious mud. If your child tends to gravitate toward the puddles and the mud, please know that our supervisors have done their best to keep them clean and dry but…mud happens. Please think about packing an extra pair of socks and pants in your little one’s backpack in case a quick change of clothing is needed. Splash pants and rain boots might be appropriate.

We also know that the grade 7 and 8 students might think they are too old for boots and gear but still like to play hard and get dirty. Our apologies to Moms and Dads who are doing the laundry. Even though we try our best, we sometimes fight a losing battle!

Volunteer Requirements

The safety of the children is most important, UGDSB requires that every volunteer must have a Vulnerable Sector Check and an Agreement form. Information about the process can be found below.

Steps to complete the check:

• Please complete this form so that we can send you the required volunteer letter from the school

• Visit https://www.opp.ca/index.php?id=147&lng=en

• Print and send in your completed check

• Print, sign and send in the volunteer agreement form

Please do not hesitate to call the office if you have any questions about this process.

Apprenticeship 101 

High School Opportunities - Get Skilled for Life! 

The skilled trades provide rewarding, challenging careers in sectors such as motive power, construction, manufacturing and service. Training for a trade is unique, requiring motivated students to not only learn in the class, but to partner with experienced trades persons willing to train them.  

Why should students learn a skilled trade? 

• There are high paying jobs waiting for them. 

• The demand for skilled tradespeople in today’s workforce is strong now and is forecast to increase in the years to come. 

• There are careers in the trades for everyone. From mechanics to machinists and baker to bricklayer, there are more than 140 trades to choose from. 

• Earn while you learn! Through apprenticeships, students can get paid and earn academic credits at the same time. Students can take learning into their own hands. During their apprenticeship, students will work in real life settings, doing hands on work, learning from a skilled expert in the field. 

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), offered in high schools across UGDSB, allows students in grade 11 or 12 to explore and experience skilled trade career opportunities through their school’s cooperative education program (Co-op) and work towards an apprenticeship. It’s a great program for students and for those employers that take them on through co-op placements. 

School Pickup and Dropoff

While most of our community has found the rhythm of our pickup and dropoff routines, there continues to be some dangerous and illegal driving/parking actions which need to be adjusted. If you feel the need to drive onto Old Brock Rd., please do not pick up or drop off anywhere other than in front of the fence on the school side of the road.  The bus lane (up to the start of the fence) must remain clear in the morning until all buses have dropped off and staff will wave you past the bus lane if we’re still waiting for a bus.  At no time should a pick up or drop off happen behind or beside the buses and never on the opposite side of the street. Please see our regular parking reminders and map below:

• If you are driving your child to or from school, please note that the Township enforces parking regulations in front of the school.  A student drop-off area will is designated on the school side of Old Brock Rd., in front of the fence. This is the only place where stopping is allowed and is meant for quick drop offs (students need to be able to get out on their own).  If you are dropping off or picking up your child during the school day, parking/stopping is allowed on the other side of Old Brock Rd. between 9am and 2pm.

• The best place to park if you need to accompany your child to/from the school is at the Community Centre/Library.  There is a crossing guard to help students cross Brock Road.

  
  

Inclement Weather

It is the parent’s responsibility to determine whether or not it is safe for his or her child to leave for school in inclement or severe weather. A parent must be aware of the following:

When a bus does not travel a route in the morning due to fog, ice, or snow conditions, it will NOT travel that route in the afternoon. Parents must be prepared to pick up their children from school at 2:50 pm. If you plan to pick your child up from school earlier than 2:50, please check in or call the office. 

The STWDSTS website (https://stwdsts.ca/)contains the most up-to-date information on school bus delays and cancellations. Cancellations will also be tweeted @stwdsts. An email will be sent to those subscribed to STWDSTS delays and cancellations.

 Information on transportation cancellations or school closings due to severe weather is also available through CJOY 1460 AM or Magic 106.1 FM in the event of inclement weather. They will broadcast bus cancellations or school closures. Listen for messages for the City of Guelph -Yellow Card.