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COUGAR CHRONICLE
CDS is a NUT-SAFE and SCENT-SAFE School
2305 English Mountain Rd, Coldbrook, NS B4R 1B6 Ph (902) 690-3830 Fax (902) 690-3833
[email protected] www.coldbrook.ednet.ns.ca
Principal: Cherrie Goss Vice-Principal: Jodi Durling
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Happy February! I can’t believe that we are half way through
our school year! In February we take time to recognize staff
and their efforts to support students and school community.
They demonstrate daily their commitment to provide the best
experience for your children in their early years of learning. I
continue to be proud of all of the staff at our school and
appreciate all they do every day. They all play a unique and
important role in the day to day learning of your child and
continue to promote a safe and caring learning environment
for all students. Staff Appreciation Week is February 10-14th!
In partnership with The County of Kings, we will be hosting an
Open Gym Night on Thursday evenings from 6-7pm
(except the dates of Feb. 20, Mar 19 and Apr.9). Our school
gym will be open for families to participate in self-led physical
activities. Equipment is provided.
A big thank you to our local organizations, families and
individuals for donations to our Breakfast/Lunch Club; just to
name a few: Southwest Nova Insurance, MacLeod Lorway,
Franchise Management Inc., Valley Credit Union (Cambridge
Branch), The Kinsmen Club of Kentville, and the Berwick and
District Inter-faith Outreach Society. Your support is greatly
appreciated!
We will be welcoming our new primaries this month. Primary
Registration takes place over two days, Feb. 24th
and 25th
.
There will be no school for the Primary or Pre-Primary
students on these two days. If you know of any families in our
area with school-age children it would be helpful if you would
tell them about registration and suggest they contact the
school.
SAC Meeting on February 24th
at 6:30pm in the school
library. School Community members are invited to attend.
Free child-care is provided. Members of the public who
wish to address the School Advisory Council are asked to
inform the SAC through the chair (Tanya Gencarelli -
[email protected]) or Principal (Cherrie Goss –
[email protected]) in writing at least one week prior to
the meeting. They may address the meeting at the discre-
tion of the chair. Agendas will allow for a ten-minute period
for input on the agenda items from the public in attendance
at the council meeting.
FEBRUARY 2020
DATES TO REMEMBER
4th Band and Choir Meeting 6:30
17th Heritage Day – No school
20th Gr 6-8 Fun Games Night (Band Fundraiser)
6:30 –8 pm
24th & 25th:
Primary Registration - No school for current primaries
24th & 25th:
Pre-Primary Open House– call 902-599-4896 to book a
time to visit. No school for current Pre-Primaries.
24th SAC Meeting 6:30
To promote school relationships and school community
which is part of our Student Success Plan, we have been
painting inspirational messages in our hallways. This is a
combined effort between staff and students.
Check out
some of the
artwork!
Cherrie Goss,
Principal
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CAFETERIA NEWS
We are very excited to announce that we have successfully received a grant from the Wolfville Rotary Club to purchase our new Salad Bar. Coldbrook & District School staff and students are making a conscious effort to “Go Green” and provide students with a healthy lunch. We have also purchased serving trays and reusable cutlery. These two new items will help reduce the amount of plastic that is harmful to our environment.
These new items will not be allowed to be removed from the cafeteria. If your child needs a spoon, fork, or knife, please send these in their lunch with them. We are doing our best to show our students how to help the environment as they are our future!
COACH’S CORNER
Coldbrook School would love to have coaches volunteer for badminton (March-April), boys and girls softball (May-June), and track and field (April-May). If you know of someone willing to coach, please pass the name along to the school or to Mr. Spear at [email protected].
The boys and girls basketball seasons are winding down with playoffs on the horizon. Best of luck on the court, Cougars!
Middle-Level hockey is midway through their season, best of luck on the ice the rest of the way!
Mike Spear, Athletic Director
Primary Registration
PRIMARY ENROLLMENT FOR 2020-2021
If you have a child who will be starting in grade
Primary at Coldbrook School in September 2020
please fill out the form included at the end of this
newsletter and return to the school as soon as
possible.
Those who submitted interest will be mailed out an
information package with all of the information you
need as well as an appointment time for you and
your child to attend Primary Registration Day(s).
These days will be Monday, February 24 and
Tuesday, February 25, 2020. If you know of anyone
who has a child who will be starting Primary next
year, please pass on this information and have them
contact the school. Thank you.
Pre-Primary Program Information and Registration
The Pre-Primary Program is a play-based learning program that
supports young childrens’ development and lays the foundation for
future success. The program is free for families, and flexible to
meet each family’s needs; eligible children can attend daily or a few
days a week. If you have or know of a child who will be at least 4
years old by December 31, 2020 and living within the catchment
area of our school, s/he can enroll in this program for the
2020-2021 school year.
On Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25, from 9:00 to
11:30 each morning, , the Pre-Primary classroom will hold an Open
House where parents and children will be welcome to come and
see the classroom and meet the Early Childhood Educators and
register for Pre-Primary for the fall. Parents will be expected to
stay with their children. The Pre-Primary classroom will be closed
to current Pre-Primary students these days.
Please call 902-599-4896 to arrange a time to visit at the Open
House. A child who was previously enrolled in a Pre-Primary
Program is not eligible to enroll again as a child is permitted to
attend for one year only.
COUGAR CHRONICLE Page 3
20K SOCK DAY UPDATE
We are still collecting socks for 20K Sock Day! This is an annual event where socks are collected to donate to homeless shelters. The goal is to donate 50,000 pairs of socks to shelters and similar organizations across Canada!
A donation box for socks is set up in our lobby.
Between Jan 6 and Feb 21, our school has the opportunity to 'give back' by collecting 'some' of the 20k socks they hope to collect.
We’re asking for donations of socks and a tally of the number of pairs of socks donated will be kept by each classroom.
The class with the highest number donated will receive a reward at the end of February!
Thank you for your support!
A Few Funnies For You!
What did the boy elephant say to the girl elephant on Valentine’s Day? Answer: I love you a ton!
What did the boy cat say to the girl cat on Valentine’s Day? Answer: You’re purr-fect for me!
What do you call a very small valentine? Answer: A Valen-tiny!
What did the stamp say to the envelope? Answer: I’m stuck on you!
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Frank. Frank who? Frank you for being my friend!
FREE SKATE OFFERED BY HOME HARDWARE
Rockwell, Rafuse, Maple Leaf and Berwick Home Hardware are hosting a FREE Family skate on Sun, Feb 16th from 4-5 pm at the Kentville Centennial Area.
There will be FREE hot chocolate.
Come enjoy some family time and fun!
ATTENTION GRANDPARENTS
We realize that not all families look the same and that
many grandparents today, play a significant role in raising
their grandchildren. If you are a grandparent who is
raising or helping to raise grandkids please join us for
coffee/tea and discussion of the many important issues
that relate to this role.
Every second Tuesday starting on January 14, 2020
January 28, February 11, February 25
March 10, March 24, April 7, April 21, May 5, May, 19, June
2 and June 16.
Where: Berwick Town Hall
Time: 10:00am – 12:00noon
If you will need childcare or have questions call
SchoolsPlus at 902-538-4726.
Supported By
Collecting Coins for Critters in Australia
Feb. 3-7th we will collect coins as suggested by 5 Turner, 4/5 Thompson and 1Daniels classes.
The Spirit Club is going to help count the coins that are donated. Requested are: Nickels – Monday, Dimes – Tuesday, Quarters – Wednesday, Loonies – Thursday, Toonies – Friday. Thank you for your support!
BAND NEWS
Feb 14 - Band trip –second payment due ($125)
Feb 20 - Middle School Fun Night 6:00—8:30 pm
Feb 27 - Concert Band practice with CK band,
after school to 5:15 pm
Fundraiser and Fun
Thursday, February 20, we will be having a Middle
School Games night in support of our school band.
From 6-8:30 pm we will have games and activities for
the grade 6 ,7 and 8 students. Come have fun with your
friends!
Middle-level Spirit Committee
We are always looking for new members. We meet tice a month on Wednesdays at noon. Listen for the announcements or see Mrs. Parker or Ms. Squires for more details. Looking forward to seeing you and your school spirit to help plan events!
COUGAR CHRONICLE Page 4
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
A Virtue is a positive trait or quality deemed to be morally good; it is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being. All children
are born with the virtues in potential; when parents and educators awaken and embrace these gifts of character, we can change the world.
(thevirtuesproject.com)
Key aspects of sociability are derived from skills that help children understand and express feelings and behaviors in ways that facilitate
positive relationships. These aspects include: Self-regulation, Active listening, Cooperation, Effective communication. While we know that
some children are more naturally extroverted or introverted than others, all children can learn the social skills for working together to
build relationships necessary for human thriving.
What role does sociability play in your child’s life? According to studies on the social nature of how we acquire knowledge, one answer is
clear: Children engage in learning through their cooperative capacity to interact with others. We often call this sociability and friendliness,
and we recognize it in children when we observe their enjoyment of being together -- chatting, joking, laughing, working, and creating
friendships. It is through these interactions that kids make the invisible visible, cross boundaries into new spheres of learning, and initiate
thoughts and feelings that help them chart pathways through life.
The benefits of sociability and its related social-emotional skills are developed in children through relational experiences both inside and
outside of the classroom. Through Empathy, Curiosity, Sociability, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Integrity, Resourcefulness, and Creativity
children are building their social-emotional skills.
Strategies That Foster Sociability and Social Learning
1. Teach social skills early- One of the most effective strategies to teach social skills in elementary children is to create a common social
language that becomes part of their culture. This language contains familiar, understandable ways to communicate with others, including
how to listen, show gratitude, or apologize.
2. Create shared social norms-Sociability is increased when students learn to cooperate with each other. Students come to own the belief
that cooperation is the right way to behave. The Morning Meeting has shown excellent success as a place for students to reflect on what
kind of classroom would best support their learning.
3. Engage students in cooperative learning- When there is joint ownership of an outcome, children learn to work together in small groups;
they learn better and retain knowledge longer. Cooperative learning, also known as collaborative learning, involves working together with
peers toward a common goal. Students must cooperate to complete the assignment, they are each held accountable for the final outcome;
they help each other learn. When children learn in these kinds of supportive, relational groups, they not only learn better, they develop
sociability and social skills that strengthen their relationships and prepare them for successful careers. (Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD)
“None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonder-
ful." – (Mother Teresa)
Reminder: Counselling services are provided in the following manner: whole class presentations, small group work, and 1/1 individual
support. Whole class presentations continue with the 2ND Step program for grades 3-6. These presentations entail skills for social and
academic success through activities and discussions. These lessons happen once a week. Social groups have been formed and 1/1
counselling continues for students who require individual support.
If you have concerns about your child you can reach me through the school at 902 690 3830 or email [email protected]
Kathleen Sampson
Counsellor
COUGAR CHRONICLE Page 5
Cafeteria Menu
February 2020
Monday Tuesday Wednes-
day Thursday Friday
3
Soup -$1.50 Sandwich
Wraps & Salads
$3.00
4
Valley Pizza
$3.00
5
Baked Potato Bar
$3.00
6
Grilled Cheese Sandwich &
Soup
$3.00
7
Hamburger/
Cheeseburgers
$3.00
10
Spaghetti & Garlic Bread
$3.00
11
Valley Pizza
$3.00
12
Cheesy Nachos
$3.00
13
Cougar Flat Bread Pizza
$3.00
14
Chicken Nug-gets & Fries
$3.00
17
No School
18
Valley Pizza
$3.00
19
Tacos
$3.00
20
Italian Sub
$3.00
21
Chicken Burger
$3.00
24
Macaroni & Cheese
$3.00
25
Valley Pizza
$3.00
26
Butter Chicken & Rice
$3.00
27
Cougartine
#3.00
28
No School
PRIMARY ENROLLMENT FOR 2020-2021
At the present time we are in need of information concerning next year’s primary classes. If you have a child who
will be registering at Coldbrook & District School for the 2020-2021 school-year, please fill out the following
form and return it to the office as soon as possible. Children born on or before December 31, 2015, are
eligible to enroll. If you know of someone in your neighborhood that has a child entering Primary next year, please
give them this form to fill out and send to the school. Thank you.
Child’s First Name: ________________________________________________________
Child’s Middle Name:_______________________________________________________
Child’s Last Name:_________________________________________________________
Birth Date: ___________________________ Gender: ___________________________
Parent’s/Guardian’s Name(s): ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Civic Address: __________________________________________________________
Community Name: _______________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________
Postal Code: ___________________ Phone:________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________________
Any siblings attending Coldbrook and District School? List names:
_______________________________________________________________________
List any special needs:
_______________________________________________________________________
Attended Day Care, Nursery School, Pre-Primary Program? Circle Y or N and if so, which one:
______________________________________________________________________________
