Author: Lorraine Currie

January Newsletter
(902)-464-2094 Fax #(902) 464-2098 Issue 5

Principal’s Message:
We hope you had a relaxing holiday break and a Happy New Year with your family and friends. We are looking forward to a very productive 2013.
Thanks to all parents that supported our Angel Tree this year with donations of non-perishable food item.

Early Primary Registration (Feb 1st-March 1st)

Please call Ms. Currie at 464 – 2094 to arrange to register your child. You will need to bring the child’s birth certificate, health card and proof of residence (Lease, power bill, water bill, etc. that proves you live in the Bicentennial school area). Also, if you are aware of Primary age children in the area, please spread the word about our upcoming registration. Any child who has attained the age of five years on or before December 31st, 2013 shall be eligible to register for Primary.
Late Registration in on Tuesday, August 27th, 2012

Shannon Park will be holding an information session for the Early French Immersion Program on Tuesday February 5th at 6:30 in the school gym.
5th at 6:30 in the school gym.

Dates to Remember...

SAC meeting @ 5:30	Jan 15th
Mystery Night in Celebration of Family Literacy Day / fffro	Jan 23
Early Primary Registration	Feb 1st-Mar1st
Early French Immersion (Shannon Park Elementary	Feb 5th

A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference. -- Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A. A. Milne

Visitation Policy at Bicentennial

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Due to recent events, we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the policy on visitation at Bicentennial School.
Anyone visiting the school is to enter at the main door and report to the main office. Only volunteers or visitors with a scheduled
appointment will be able to sign-in and will be escorted through the hallways by staff while classes are in session.
Anyone dropping off school materials, food, etc are to drop-off the item at the main office and school staff will ensure it is given to
the student .
Anyone dropping-off or picking-up a student outside of scheduled bell times must do so through the main office.
We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause, but the safety and educational security of our
students and staff are major priorities at Bicentennial School.
If you have any questions please contact us at the school at your convenience.
Thank you for your time and understanding.

Isolation Drill
We wish to inform you that as part of the school safety protocol put in place by the Halifax Regional School Board, students and staff members at Bicentennial School will take part in an isolation drill. This drill will take place over the next few weeks. During this drill an announcement will be made over our system informing all students and staff to stay in their current rooms and for teachers to lock the doors. Students may also be directed to quietly move to an area within the room where they are not visible making the classroom appear empty. Students and staff will then need to wait quietly until a second announcement is made clearing the situation.
Thank you for taking the time to read through this, we hope informing parents and students of this drill ahead of time will help avoid any unnecessary worry for all involved.

Unravel the mystery of the missing cookies!!!

“Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar?”
Bicentennial Elementary staff needs your help to unravel the mystery of the missing cookies. On Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, we will be hosting a mystery night in celebration of family literacy day from 6:30-7:30pm. Come out for an evening of fun with your family and join us in celebrating literacy. Find the cookie culprit and your name will be entered in the draw for a beautiful prize basket. Look for your invitation in your child’s backpack for more details.
Hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there,
Elementary Staff

Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar?

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Watch out for the Grand Opening of our Parent/Family Room in February.

Community Outreach Worker Laura McAvoy will be hosting a meet and greet with lots of interesting information, a short video and some snacks.
Date to be announced shortly!

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LUNCH PROGRAM

If a student has signed up for our lunch program, they are expected to attend on the days indicated. Students are only able to stay for the lunch program if they have lunch with them. The school does not provide students with lunches. If they have not signed up for the program they are expected to leave at lunch and travel directly to their destination.
If there is to be a change in their lunch routine, please contact the homeroom teacher (note, phone, email, etc…) and let them know of the new plans for that day.
If you have any questions, please contact the school at your convenience.
Thank you for your time.

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