PICTURE DAY IS COMING!

Picture Day is next Thursday, October 9th. Stay tuned for more details. Polish up those beautiful smiles!

We Are Going On A Field Trip

On Tuesday, September 30, the Kindergarten classes of Parnall Public School will venture out on our first field trip of the year. We will be visiting Puddicombe Farms in Winona, Ontario. Buses will depart the school at 9:45AM with an expected arrival time of 10:15AM at the farm. Staff and students will have the opportunity to learn about growing apples in the Niagara Region. While at the farm, children will visit an apple orchard, take a ride on a train, learn about the life cycle of an apple and pick their own piece of fruit to enjoy as a healthy snack. Arrival time back at Parnall School will be approximately 1:00PM. Children will then have an opportunity to eat their lunches.

In preparation for our trip, parents are asked to make sure children are dressed appropriately that morning. As we will be visiting a farm, warm, non-precious clothing is suggested. Suitable footwear for walking through an apple orchard would also be a good idea. No sandals or flip-flops, please.
As well, ensure that your child has a substantial breakfast that morning prior to coming to school as we will not be taking backpacks or snack bags with us to the farm. 

Be on the lookout for a permission slip in your child's Zippy Bag. The cost of our trip is $13.00. This fee covers the cost of the farm visit and transportation to and from the destination. 

Parent volunteers are needed, but only 3 will be chosen from our classroom. Mr. Pickett will be notifying parents to confirm whether they are needed to chaperone that day. If you are not selected to attend the trip as a parent volunteer, but wish to join your child on the tour, a cost of $7.50 per person will need to be paid to Puddicombe Farms on the morning of the field trip. Those parents will also need to make their own transportation arrangements to and from the farm as seating on the bus is limited.

Please return your child's permission form to the school by Friday, September 26th as final arrangements need to be made with the farm and the bus company. Thank you and we look forward to a wonderful morning in the orchard.

Super Star Awards Assembly

On Friday, September 26th at 2:25 PM, the Parnall Kindergarten classes will assemble in the gymnasium for our first Super Star Awards Assembly. Each month several students will be recognized for their accomplishments, both social and academic. The assembly will run approximately 20 minutes. If your child is to receive an award, you will be notified by letter in his/her Zippy Bag. All parents are welcome to attend.

Terry Fox Walk / Run

On Wednesday, September 24 at 11:15 AM, the faculty and students of Parnall Public School will be walking/running in support of the Terry Fox Foundation's Fight Against Cancer. Kindergarten students will remain on the school property as they walk in support of cancer research. Students are asked to bring in a 'Toonie for Terry' as a donation which will be made toward this worthy cause. Thank you for your support.

Pizza Days Are Coming

Beginning this Friday, September 19th, students will have the opportunity to purchase pizza for lunch.
A choice of either cheese or cheese and pepperoni will be available for children to order. Simply send your child to school with $1.00 per slice of pizza required. Mr. Pickett and Mrs. O'Neill will place the order in the morning following morning entry. You may wish to send your child some additional items in his/her lunchbox to round out their lunch. Pizza arrives at the school around 12:30 PM and is delivered to the classroom shortly thereafter. It is most helpful if you discuss with your child what s/he wants before they arrive at school. Write their order on a scrap of paper and enclose it with the money in a small Ziploc bag. Pizza will be sold every Friday unless otherwise notified through the office.

Meet the Teacher Barbecue

For those of you who have already placed your order through the office, we look forward to seeing you at our Annual Meet the Teacher Barbecue. Plan on arriving at the school at 5:00 PM, Tuesday evening, September 16th. Enjoy a hamburger or hotdog and a cold beverage. See you there!

This Friday is Early Release Day

This Friday, September 12th, all students at Parnall School will be dismissed at 12:05 PM for the day. Please make plans to pick your child up at that time. There will be NO SCHOOL in the afternoon for our students as teachers will be involved in a professional development activity throughout the afternoon. School will reopen again on Monday, September 15 at 8:50 AM. Have a wonderful weekend!