King City PS Email Information: Monday, October 23, 2017 EVENTS THIS WEEK Monday, October 23

If you didn’t send in your “Twoonie” for our Terry Fox Run we will still be accepting donations until Tuesday.

Intermediate Boys Volleyball AWAY game at 4:00 pm at Devins Drive Public School, 70 Devins Dr, Aurora, L4G 2Z4

Tuesday, October 24 LAST DAY for Terry Fox donations.

Intermediate Girls Volleyball AWAY game at 4:00 pm at Highview Public School, 240 McClellan Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6N9

Thursday, October 26 Sub lunch for those who have pre-ordered

Intermediate Girls Volleyball AWAY game at 4:00 pm Rick Hansen Public School, 490 Mavrinac Boulevard, Aurora, ON L4G 0J6

SAVE THE DATE Save Thursday, Dec 14 for our Holiday Concert. More information to follow!!

King City PS Email Information: Monday, Oct 16, 2017 EVENTS THIS WEEK Monday, October 16 Intermediate Boys Volleyball Home game vs Highview PS 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 17

Regional Cross Country – Congratulations to our 5 students who will be representing KCPS at the Regional Cross Country Tournament! Thank you to all students who competed in the Area tournament (and their parents for driving!).

Thursday, October 19

Terry Fox Run – 2:30 – 3:15 pm. Parents are welcome to join us. We are asking each student to bring a “Twoonie for Terry” to help up reach our goal of $700.

Friday, October 20 PA Day – no school for students

TO FAMILIES OF GRADE 8 STUDENTS Here is a list of dates for information nights for all Grade 9 programs for September

2018: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/Repository/NewsEvents/Pages/BoardNews/Grade-8-Information-Nights.aspx

King City PS Email Information: Thursday, Oct 12, 2017 Dear families, This letter is to inform you that, as a precaution, our school initiated a hold and secure today around 2:50 pm on the advice of the York Regional Police. During a hold and secure we confirm that all exterior doors are locked and the regular activities in the school continue. The hold and secure was lifted on the advice of the police at 3:15 pm and our dismissal was not affected. I would like to reassure you that all necessary and appropriate measures to protect student and staff safety were taken. The hold and secure was a precautionary measure. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the school. Susan Milne Principal

King City PS Email Information: Monday, Oct 9, 2017 EVENTS THIS WEEK Monday, October 9 Thanksgiving – school closed Last day for Sub orders: School Cash Online Tuesday, October 10 VIP Grade 6 Intermediate Boys Volleyball Home game vs Nobleton 4:00 pm Wednesday, October 11 Photo Day – please see http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/kingcity.ps/NewsEvents/Pages/Newsletters.aspx Intermediate Girls Volleyball Home game vs Nobleton 4:00 pm Student Council Speeches and Elections Thursday, October 12 Sub lunch for those who have preorderd. Area Cross Country Meet - George Richardson Park Trail, Newmarket, L3Y 3P8

(Students in grades 3 – 8 practiced for this event – but only students in grades 4- 8 can compete. A letter was sent home to students who are eligible to attend the event and this requires a parent signature. If your child thinks that they are competing but didn’t bring the form home – please contact Ms. Chow or Ms. Negin at the school on Tuesday.)

SPECTATORS FOR AFTER SCHOOL EVENTS When we have an after school sporting event, we remind parents that students can only stay to watch if they have parent supervision. We do not have teacher supervision at these events – the teachers who are present are coaching and refereeing and they are not responsible for the spectators. Thank you for your support.

HELMETS! We have noticed that not all students are wearing helmets when they ride their bike to school! According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website, by law, every cyclist under age 18 must wear an approved helmet. Riders under 16 years old: a parent or guardian must make sure their child wears a helmet. http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/pdfs/young-cyclist-guide.pdf

King City Secondary School To: Grade 8 Students and their Parents/Guardians: Re: Information Night on November 28, 7-9 P.M.

Do not miss this opportunity to:

have your questions about graduation requirements or the registration process answered;

meet the staff and administration;

find out about how to get involved with the Parent Council;

learn about the extra-curricular sports and clubs available;

meet some of our students and mentors and tour the school.

AMD Engineering Mathletics 2017 YORK REGION STUDENTS: You are invited to exercise your math abilities in a contest and apply your math skills to solve engineering problems for FUN & PRIZES. Saturday, October 28, 2017 Sir William Mulock Secondary School 705 Columbus Way, Newmarket, Ontario L3X 2M7. More information – go to: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/kingcity.ps/NewsEvents/Documents/Eng%20Mathletics%20Poster%202017-09-13.pdf

King City PS Email Information: Monday, Oct 2, 2017 EVENTS THIS WEEK Monday, October 2

7:00 – 8:30 pm School Council – Everyone is welcome to attend. Items on the agenda include elections for the executive positions, re-organization, EQAO, plans for the school year. We meet in the staff room – room 117.

Tuesday, October 3 Pizza orders due – School Cash Online Wednesday, October 4 VIP for grade 6 and grade 7 students Thursday, October 5 First Pizza Lunch if you have pre-ordered Friday, October 6 Field Trip – Grade 6 -8 EDIT conference Monday, October 9 Thanksgiving – school closed

OHIP+ Beginning in January 2018, the province will be offering free prescription drug coverage at no cost for children and youth aged 24 and under, regardless of family income. Enrollment in OHIP+ will be automatic based on age. There is no application to join, and no upfront costs to obtain eligible medications. Those who are eligible for OHIP+ will only need their health card number and a valid prescription. For more information go to: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/kingcity.ps/info/Pages/Principals-Message.aspx

KING FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE – October 4 Go to http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/kingcity.ps/info/Pages/Principals-Message.aspx for more information.

IB Information Evenings for students in Grade 8- October 17 The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is student-centred with a focus on developing intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills for students who live, learn and work in a rapidly changing world. The program emphasizes critical and compassionate thinking, community involvement, and intercultural understanding. It is founded on international

standards and assessment. Students who complete the Programme earn both an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and an IB Diploma. Go to http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/IB/Pages/default.aspx to find out about schools offering the program and upcoming Information Evenings (October 17 at Dr. G. W. Williams @6:30 pm)

BILL CROTHERS SS Information Evening for students in Grade 8 Bill Crothers Secondary School (BCSS) is a system-wide school with a focus on healthy active living and sport. The school is open for Grade 9 to 12 students. Students and parents from across the region are invited to attend an information evening. Information will be shared regarding the vision, mission, schedule, programs, the transfer policy, and application process. Information Night at: Bill Crothers Secondary School, 44 Main Street, Unionville, Ontario.

Thursday October 12th, 2017 – Students in the West and Central area of Region Information sessions will be from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the school cafeteria and/or Gym A

Applications will be available from the Bill Crothers school website: Friday, October 13th, 2017 Applications are due: Friday, November 3rd, 2017

Engineering Mathletics The Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) – York Chapter is hosting their annual “Engineering Mathletics” competition for York Region students. This year there will be two sessions, one for elementary students in grades 7 and 8 and a new session for secondary students in grades 9 and 10. The event will take place on Saturday October 28th, 2017 at Sir William Mulock Secondary School in Newmarket. For more information go to: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/kingcity.ps/NewsEvents/Pages/Newsletters.aspx