3823 Oil Heritage Road, Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0
Mrs. C. Kramer - Principal
Mrs. C. Broumpton - Secretary
Phone: 519-882-0138
Fax: 519-882-2102 / SEPTEMBER 2017
WELCOME BACK PANTHERS!
Hello! My name is Cindy Kramer and I am delighted to be returning to Lambton Centennial for my third year as your principal. Over the summer months, our student washrooms were under construction to meet accessibility requirements. Now the student washrooms have a new look. For those families who are new to the Centennial community, I’d like to extend a warm welcome. Here at Centennial, there is a dedicated team of individuals who will be striving to maximize success for every child. We encourage parents to be involved with their children’s education. There are so many ways to be involved at Centennial. One way is through frequent communication between the home and school. Our school website is constantly being updated with the latest school information. Please go to the website first for updates on excursion, sports and other upcoming events. Many of the teachers use SeeSaw to communicate with parents and some prefer direct emails to their LKDSB email account. In addition, the old fashioned ways of calling or sending a note into school continue to work as well. Another way to be involved with your school is to volunteer in a classroom or help with the various activities of the School Council group.
LAMBTON CENTENNIAL 2017-2018 STAFF
We have many returning staff members and some new staff members. Here is a directory to help out:Mrs. Jean Barber / JK/SK / Mrs. Sarah Syer / FSL/Library
Mrs. Holly Strangway / ECE / Ms. Heather Robson / Resource
Mrs. Charlene Newport / SK/Gr. 1 / Mrs. Shirley Warren / EA
Mrs. Stacy Gordon / Gr. 1/2 / Mrs. Shelbe Watson (a.m. only) / EA
Ms. Jayne King / Gr. 2/3 / Mrs. Donna McAuslan (p.m. only) / EA
Mrs. Jennifer Landon / Gr. 4 / Mrs. Carolyn Broumpton (Mrs. B) / Custodian
Mr. Paul Lockhart / Gr. 5/6 / Mr. Roland Constantin (Mr. C) / Custodian
Mrs. Jamie Burdett / Gr. 6/7 / Mrs. Cindy Broumpton / Secretary
Mrs. Jennifer Leckie / Gr. 7/8 / Mrs. Cindy Kramer / Principal
Mr. Steve McGrail / PE
SCHOOL HOURS
The following chart may assist you with making appointments, break times, pick-up times, etc.9:00 a.m. / Supervised Yard / 1:15 p.m. / Nutrition Break (Inside)
9:15 a.m. / Classes Begin / 1:35 p.m. / Outdoor Recess
10:55 a.m. / Nutrition Break (Inside) / 1:55 p.m. / Entry & Classes Resume
11:15 a.m. / Outdoor Recess / 3:35 p.m. / Dismissal
11:35 a.m. / Entry & Classes Resume
SCHOOL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
During this month, we will start practicing the following emergency drills: fire, tornado, shelter in place, and hold and secure. We will continue practicing emergency drills in October as well.SAFE ARRIVAL POLICY
We have a process in place to ensure the safe arrival of all students. Please call the school if your child is absent in the morning or the afternoon (unless a note has already been sent). Our office staff will be available from 8:30 a.m. on to take your calls. We also have a 24 hour answering machine so you may call any time, day or night. Calls home are made for all unexplained absences. If there is no answer, calls will be made to a parent’s/guardian’s workplace or emergency numbers. Please help us by contacting the school before our morning bell rings.SCHOOL BUSES – ZONE 4
For busing and weather information, Lambton Centennial is in Zone 4. Busing information is available on the website www.schoolbusinfo.com. Buses cancelled due to snow do not pick up students at the end of the day. Buses cancelled due to fog will return to the school to take students home.Only regular riders or courtesy seat students have permission to ride the bus that they are assigned to. Due to insurance and safety issues, permission will not be extended to students who are not listed on the bus lists. Please do not send a note to the bus drivers or Principal asking for a change to the drop off location.
SCARVES AND DRAWSTRINGS
Scarves and drawstrings could present a safety hazard on the playground. Scarves must be tucked into coats and drawstrings must be tucked in, securely sewn to the coat or cut off.
CONCUSSION PROTOCOL
Every school in Lambton Kent District School Board has a School Concussion Protocol in place. The School Board in partnership with Lambton and Chatham-Kent Public Health recognize that a concussion is a serious injury that affects the way the brain works. If not managed well, recovery can be slow and can affect school performance in learning activities, such as school work and physical activities, like physical education class. Studies show that engaging in school work and/or physical activities, while concussed and/or suspected, can worsen symptoms and delay the student’s recovery.
This protocol, developed by the Lambton Kent District School Board, will assist in the early identification of a suspected concussion and will ensure the proper steps are taken to manage the concussion symptoms. Through the efforts of school staff, parent(s)/guardian(s) and the health-care professional, the student will participate in the steps of the “Return to Learn” and the “Return to Physical Activity” plans. Based on your child's concussion symptoms, specific strategies will be used to support your child's learning and physical activity participation until fully recovered.
If your child experiences a diagnosed/suspected concussion outside school hours - such as car crash, playground fall, or sporting/recreational activity - seek immediate medical treatment. It is very important to report the suspected/diagnosed concussion to the school so we can help support your child's recovery.
What you can do now: Click on the concussion protocol link on the Lambton Centennial website for more information.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
The Lambton Kent District School Board does not insure students. However, the Board has made arrangements for families to voluntarily purchase accident insurance through Kids Plus Accident Insurance. Please read the attached forms or go to our school website and click on the link for more information.
PHOTOGRAPHING, AUDIOTAPING, VIDEOTAPING AND FILMING OF STUDENTS
Throughout the year routine school activities such as plays, field trips, athletic functions, class photos, etc. occur. It is at times such as these the public media organizations may be present at these events photographing, audiotaping, videotaping and/or filming our students. Parents/guardians are asked to please read the attached form and sign the permission section.
CLASSROOM TEACHER AS FIRST CONTACT
From time to time, your child may come home from school talking about a problem that has occurred at school. If you wish to talk to someone at school, please make sure that you talk directly to the classroom teacher. He/she may have more information than the Principal about the actual situation. Hopefully, this contact will resolve the issue. When a problem occurs and it involves children from other classes or older children, please contact Mrs. Kramer. After talking with Administration and a resolution cannot be reached, the next order of contact should be our School Superintendent, Mrs. Helen Lane. I appreciate your willingness to work together in solving problems and in following our Board’s formal dispute resolution policy.
LAMBTON CENTENNIAL WELCOME BACK EVENT
On Wednesday, September 20th, Lambton Centennial will host our Welcome Back Event. Please plan on attending to meet our teachers, administration and other parents. Further information will follow shortly.
SNACK PROGRAM
The snack program helps to promote proper nutrition and healthy eating. Centennial students will have the opportunity to select fruits, dairy products and/or other healthy snacks while at school. Fundraising activities will be occurring throughout the year to ensure the success of this program. For more information or to express interest in helping please contact Mrs. Kramer at 519-882-0138 or email .
FALL PHOTOS
Please mark your calendars for our Fall photo day. The photographers from LifeTouch will be here at Centennial on Monday, October 16th for all students. More information will be sent home closer to the date.
TERRY FOX RUN/WALK
On Thursday, September 28th, students will be participating in the Terry Fox event in our yard starting at 2:20 p.m. More information will follow regarding the event.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SEAC)
SEAC generally meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m., in Room 141 at Wallaceburg District Secondary School. System direction along with a wide variety of special education issues are discussed at these meetings. SEAC advises the Lambton Kent District School Board on all matters dealing with special education. All SEAC meetings are open to the public.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
The purpose of School Council is to improve pupil achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education system to parents. Our first official meeting for this school year will be held on Tuesday, September 12th at 6:30 p.m. in our staff room. All parents are welcome to attend School Council meetings.
IN CLOSING…..
I am looking forward to a productive year focused on students engagement and learning.
Yours in Education,
Cindy Kramer – Principal
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Tues. Sept.12th / School Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.Thurs. Sept. 14 / Terry Fox Assembly
Wed. Sept. 20th / Welcome Back Event
Thurs. Sept. 28th / Terry Fox Event
Mon. Oct. 16th / Fall Photos
COMMUNITY NEWS
MEDIC ALERT’S NO CHILD WITHOUT PROGRAM
The No Child Without program offers a free MedicAlert membership to students who attend our school and are between the ages of 4 up to their 14th birthday. If your child has a medical condition, allergy or is required to take medication on a regular basis then you should consider a MedicAlert membership through this program. MedicAlert is your child’s voice in an emergency,
MedicAlert membership;
· Gives emergency first responders immediate access to a your child’s medical information on their MedicAlert bracelet or necklet
· Enables first responders to quickly obtain up to date medical information by means of the child’s Electronic Health Record through the 24 Hour Emergency Hotline.
· Communicates with the parent or emergency contact upon activation of the Hotline
· Allows free updates of the child’s medical record as needed
MedicAlert identification can alert school staff, friends, coaches and others about your child’s medical condition should an emergency occur. For further information come to the office for a brochure or go to www.nochildwithout.ca.
To register your child you will need a No Child Without brochure from the office.
If your child is already part of the No Child Without program and there have been changes to their medical condition, medications or emergency contact information, call MedicAlert at 1-866-679-3220 to update your child’s file.
Lambton Kent District School Board
http://centennial.lkdsb.net
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