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ESTON COMPOSITE SCHOOL

Box 639, ESTON, SK. S0L 1A0 Fax#: 306-962-3508

Phone: 306-962-4423

Vision Statement: Engaged Succeed Teamwork Opportunities Networking

Mission Statement: Promoting opportunities and

ownership

September 1st, 2016 Dear Parents and students: Welcome back to another exciting year at Eston Composite School! We would like to send a warm welcome to our new students, new staff, and their families. It is great to see some new faces and know that our school and our community are growing together. We look forward to getting to know all of you! . We have several staff changes this year. Staff new to our school include Ms. Kailyn Smith (middle years English and social), Ms. Kaitlyn Leurer (grade 1), Ms. Laura Holt (senior math and science), Ms. Nikki Vollman (E.A.), and Mrs. Dawn Andrew (E.A.) We welcome them to their new positions on our staff and look forward to working and learning with them! To kick off the new school year our SRC would like to invite all students and their families to our Annual "Welcome Back BBQ" on Thursday, September 8th from 11:30 – 12:00. We are celebrating the beginning of a new year and encourage you to attend all the events and activities that we have planned throughout the year. This is a good way to see what your children are doing and talk with teachers in a less formal situation. Watch for regular information updates via notes sent home, our monthly newsletter via Canada Post, the school Face Book page, and our school website www.sunwestsd.ca/eston/ Community input is very important in our efforts to provide the best possible education for the students of this school. Please feel free to stop in at the school, or phone me at (306) 962-4423 if you have any thoughts, ideas, questions or concerns. Attached are several information items to help familiarize yourself for the upcoming year, as well as mandatory forms that will need to be completed and returned to the school by next Friday, September 9th. Yours in Education, Mr. John McPhee, Principal

IMPORTANT POINTS OF INTEREST:

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• School Website: www.sunwestsd.ca/eston/

• PEANUT and NUT-FREE CLASSROOMS

The grade 3 and grade 10 classrooms have been declared PEANUT and NUT-FREE . These classes each have a student with a LIFE THREATENING ALLERGY and it is extremely important that all parents and students are aware of this and do their utmost to follow this rule at all times.

*** IN ADDITION, we are asking ALL PARENTS to help us to maintain a peanut and

nut free atmosphere on ALL occasions in which our entire student body is taking part (ie. Cookie Sales, Christmas banquet, etc.). If you are bringing baking of any kind we ask you to remember that we do have students with severe nut and/or peanut allergies – so please – NO NUTS OR PEANUTS of any sort. Thank you for recognizing the importance of adhering to this request.

• SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORMS - registration forms are completed upon a student’s

initial registration at school. A printed copy will be sent home annually for parents to check and make note of any updates or changes. As we are increasingly using email addresses and cell phone numbers for school communication, we ask that you please add this information to the forms if it is not already there. Once completed, please initial and RETURN THE PRE-PRINTED FORM to the school, even if there are no changes. (Please call the school if you have any important changes throughout the school year.)

• GRADE 7-12 BUS STUDENTS - PERMISSION TO LEAVE AT NOON FORMS - Bus

students in grade 7 through 12 need parental permission to leave school property at noon hour. A permission letter will be sent home with all grade 7-12 students; parents of bus students are asked to sign and return the form to the school with your child by Friday, September 9th. K-6 bus students are not to leave school property at lunchtime unless we receive a phone call from his/her parent.

• PARENT PERMISSION FORMS (Form 180-1) - All parents in the Sun West School

Division are asked to complete and sign copy of this compulsory form. The form is kept on file for the duration of your child’s school years. Please contact the school if you wish to change your permission form.

• DRIVER AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION (Form 552-2) All parents in the Sun West

School Division who drive our students for any school activities or events (field trips, extra-curricular, etc.) are required to fill out and sign a copy of this form. A separate form must be completed for each driver, each school year. A copy is attached, and if you choose, you may complete it now and return it to the school for use during the 2016-2017 year. You need only complete the form once through the school year.

• GRADE 4-12 STUDENTS - SASKATCHEWAN HIGH SCHOOLS ATHLETIC

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ASSOCIATION (SHSAA) FORM – Only students in grades 4 to 12 are to required to fill in and return this form if they are participating in any school extra-curricular activities. A copy of the form is attached.

• SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR: Paper copy attached. (Magnetic school year calendars

were sent home in June with report cards.)

• STUDENT FEES: Our compulsory student fees are as follows: - Grade K to 9 students - $10.00 per student - Grade 10-12 Students - $20.00 per student - As per the Sun West School Division Policy, there is a total maximum charge of $50.00 per family. Cheques can be made payable to Eston Composite School SRC. Please have your child give their fees to their homeroom teacher, who will issue receipts.

• PICTURE DAY: School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, October 18th, by Lifetouch

Photography. Any parents wishing to have their pre-schoolers picture taken can phone the school and leave their child's name with Mrs. Mohan. Preschool pictures will be taken at approximately 1:30-2:00 on picture day.

• OPTIONAL MILK PROGRAM: We will be continuing with the noon milk program this

year. Grade 7 - 12 students can purchase a milk card (of twenty milk) from the office at a cost of $16.00. Students keep their own milk cards and it is up to them to reorder when they choose. Kindergarten milk orders are also done in blocks of 20 ($16.00) and ordered through the kindergarten teacher. The Gr 1-6 students order may milk in 2-month blocks (see note below) and milk monitors will keep track of the milk records in the lunch room. We will send home notes when a new milk period is beginning in order for students to renew their milk program if they choose. Please send a separate cheque made payable to the Eston School SRC (by Friday, September 9th) if you would like your child to take part in the milk program. Our first milk day will be Monday, September 12th.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. I would like to order milk for my gr 1-6 child. I have enclosed a cheque for $25.60 to cover the cost of milk for the period of Monday, September 12th to Friday, October 28th. (Note: cost of milk is $ 0.80 each) STUDENT NAME: ____________________ HOMEROOM TEACHER/GRADE: ____________________ White _____ Chocolate _____ 1/2 White & 1/2 Chocolate _____

Please return this “tear-off” to the school no later than Friday, September 9th.

• STUDENT INSURANCE FORMS: For your convenience, Sun West School Division

has made arrangements for families to voluntarily purchase student accident insurance through the Kids Plus Accident Insurance program, underwritten by Industrial Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Kids Plus Accident Insurance offers protection against the unexpected costs of injury from 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 complete plan details and registration please visit www.kidsplus.ca

• STUDENT HANDBOOKS - A copy will be given to the youngest and/or only child (in grade 1 - 6) in each family and to ALL grade 7 - 12 students. Please take a moment to read this over. (The handbook is posted on the school website as well.)

• POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL –The Power School Parent Portal is available to

all parents and students. This program is useful in tracking your child’s academic progress from any location that has internet access. All parents and students will have Power School passwords. If you have lost your password you may contact the school for another copy. All new students and parents will receive their passwords once the school year is underway. The site can be accessed at https://sunwest.powerschool.com/public/ (This is also available on the Sun West School Division webpage.) Here is a brief reminder of how the program works: The Grades and Attendance tab will allow you to check assignments and scores by clicking on the blue percentage across from a class. The Grades History tab will show you the grades your child received in previous grading periods. The Teacher Comments tab is used to access current teacher comments for your student and the School Bulletin tab has current announcements about some of the exciting things that are happening at our school. All of these are designed to strengthen communication between teachers and parents as we work together to support your child’s learning. You will find that there is more information available in some areas than in others, and that teachers are using PowerSchool in different ways. We welcome your feedback. If you have any questions regarding the use of PowerSchool please contact us at the school so we can support you.

• FACEBOOK – Check out the school page at www.facebook.com (You may need to “like” our page to receive regular updates.)

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• BELL SCHEDULE

GRADE K-6 GRADE 7-12 9:00 – 9:55 Period 1

9:00 – 9:53 Period 1

9:55 – 10:51 Period 2 9:53 – 9:58 5 minute class change 10:51 – 11:06 15 minute RECESS 9:58 – 10:51 Period 2 11:06 – 11:59 Period 3 10:51 – 10:56 5 minute class change 11:59 – 12:39 NOON PERIOD 10:56 -11:49 Period 3 12:39 – 1:30 Period 4 11:49 – 12:39 NOON PERIOD 1:30 – 2:20 Period 5 12:39 – 1:32 Period 4 2:20 – 2:35 15 minutes RECESS 1:32 – 1:37 5 minute class change

2:35 – 3:28 Period 6 1:37 – 2:30 Period 5

3:28 DISMISSAL 2:30 – 2:35 5 minute class change

2:35 – 3:28 Period 6

3:28 DISMISSAL

. . . The Eston Composite S.R.C. is sponsoring a Barbecue Hotdog Lunch for students, their families, and staff on Thursday, September 8th between 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Younger students will be paired with senior students who will be responsible for them. All food and drink will be supplied. We're hoping for a beautiful day and we hope to see you there!


ESTON COMPOSITE SCHOOL Box 639, ESTON, SK. S0L 1A0

Fax#: 306-962-3508 Phone: 306-962-4423

To provide all students with opportunities to achieve their potential through a positive school, home and

community partnership.

September 1st, 2016 Grade 7-12 BUS STUDENTS ONLY: Re: Bus Student Permission to Leave During Noon Hour If you wish to give your child permission to leave the school grounds during the noon hours please sign and return the following permission slip to the school by Friday, September th. The safety of all students is our primary concern. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call me. Thank you. Sincerely, Mr. John J. McPhee, Principal

FOR GRADE 7 – 12 BUS STUDENTS (Return by Friday, September 9th) My son/daughter __________________________ [Grade 7-12 student] has my permission to leave the school premises at noon hours during the 2016-2017 school year. _________________________ Parent's Signature


Form 552-2

Driver Authorization Application (Completed Annually)

Eston Composite School Box 639 ESTON, SK. S0L 1A0

Phone: (306) 962-4423 Fax: (306) 962-3508

Reference AP 552 Private Vehicle Use

Revised July 8, 2015

Level School

Submit to Principal

When Annually

A separate form must be completed for approval of each driver.

We appreciate your willingness to support our school activities and

the following information is being requested in an effort to ensure safety for all students involved.

School Name School Year

Driver’s Name Email Address

Box Number (Driver’s) Town Postal Code

Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

Driver’s License # Class Expiry Date

I am a new volunteer driver and have attached a Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Check completed by the RCMP (provided free of charge to volunteers within Sun West School Division and retained at the school).

Yes No

Has your driver’s license been suspended in the last three years?

Yes No

• Applications may be approved only when the driver possesses a valid driver’s license and is able to respond “no” to questions concerning serious convictions and suspensions.

• If yes, please provide date(s) of reinstatement. Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Have you been involved in any accidents in the last three years? Yes No • If yes, please give details.

Have you had a criminal or driving charge in the past year? • I will report all incidents to the school principal and any suspension of my license or change in

my insurance status which may occur after the date of this authorization.

Yes No

Vehicle #1

Vehicle Owner’s Name

Vehicle Owner’s Address

Make Model Capacity

Plate # Expiry Date

Insurance on Vehicle (package policy) with $2,000,000 liability insurance. Yes No


Vehicle #2 (if applicable)

Vehicle Owner’s Name

Vehicle Owner’s Address

Make Model Capacity

Plate # Expiry Date

Insurance on Vehicle (package policy) with $2,000,000 liability insurance. Yes No

I agree to abide by the requirements of the Highway Traffic Act and the applicable Traffic Bylaws while acting as a volunteer driver for school functions. I agree to operate the automobile referred to herein in a safe manner, to drive in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, to limit the number of passengers to the number of seat belts which are usable and to comply with the directions of teachers or agents of the Sun West School Division Board of Education. I accept the foregoing undertakings and certify that the information contained in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Driver’s Signature Date

Newly Approved Driver

For School Office Use Only The above named driver is authorized to drive for the school during the current school year. Your support is appreciated. Thank you!

Principal’s (or Vice Principal’s) Signature

Date

Previously Approved Driver

For School Office Use Only

The above named has been previously approved to drive and the last Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Check on file is

dated ____________________________________ (mm/dd/yyyy).

Principal’s (or Vice Principal’s) Signature

Date


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