Message from The Salvation Army:

2019 Coats For Kids Campaign Information Letter

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of successful Coats For Kids campaigns!

As in the past years we are hoping you will support this program by providing the following information in your September/October parent newsletters. We want to continue to make sure every child in school stays warm during our cold months.

Donations of children’s winter coats in good condition (zippers working, no tears on the outside or lining of coat) are needed as well as boots and other winter apparel. You can drop them off from Monday, September 16^th to Friday, September 27^th at the following locations or call our office and we will have them picked up. For every coat donated the donor will receive a $2 Tim Horton’s gift card.

Donation Locations:

The Salvation Army Church: 59 Ballantine Street, Cobourg - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am – 4pm

The Salvation Army CFS office Cobourg: 66 Swayne Street - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 1pm

The Salvation Army CSS office Port Hope: 100 Peter Street – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 1pm

Northumberland United Way: 62 Swayne Street, Cobourg – Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Canadian Tire Associate Store: 1125 Elgin Street W., Cobourg – Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm

We Fix U Cobourg: 727 William Street, Cobourg – Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

                                 125 Toronto Road, Port Hope – Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm

Beebe’s Boot Shop Ltd.: 33 King Street West, Cobourg – Monday – Friday 10am – 7pm, Sat., 9am - 6pm

Baker Cleaners: 12 Elgin Street East, Cobourg – Saturday ONLY 9am – 4pm

Port Hope Northumberland Community Health Centre: 100 Toronto Road, Port Hope

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:30am – 5pm

Wednesday, Thursday 7am – 7pm

We want to say Thank You for your continued support as we celebrate our 25^th year!!

Sincerely,

Lisa Graham

Coats for Kids Coordinator

Senior Spartans

SAC Meeting - TODAY

In the library, please be on time.

Elearning

Students have an orientation session on Friday period 2 in the library with Mr Timms.

Activity Fair

Tomorrow at lunch in the main foyer. Sign up for your favourite club or teams. Cross country, basketball, soccer, badminton, interact, dance, craft club, ski club and much more. Let’s Go Spartains, Let’s get involved.

Students with First Period spare

Please pick up your timetable and other documents in the main office.

Senior Spartans

Golf Club Meeting

Friday at lunch in room 151.

Elearning

Students have an orientation session on Friday period 2 in the library with Mr Timms.

Activity Fair - TODAY

TODAY at lunch in the main foyer. Sign up for your favourite club or teams. Cross country, basketball, soccer, badminton, interact, dance, craft club, ski club and much more. Let’s Go Spartans, Let’s get involved.

Need Community Hours

If you are interested in earning some community involvement hours, there is an opportunity at the upcoming Cultivate Festival in Port Hope which runs from September 20 – 22.

If you are interested, please see Mr MacDonald before Wednesday of next week.

Senior Spartans

Golf Club Meeting - TODAY

At lunch in room 151.

Elearning - TODAY

Students have an orientation session period 2 in the library with Mr Timms. If you miss this, please see Mr Timms in 206 later in the day.

GSA - TODAY

Room 221. Can those interested in forming a GSA please meet in room 221 for a brief meeting at the beginning of lunch today.

Any students interested in painting a mural for Terry Fox Walk?

We are painting on Monday and Tuesday next week after school. You may participate in getting some community hours in!!

Dance Team, Dance Team

Those students who have signed up to be part of the dance team. Ya!! We are meeting in the Art room, Mrs Papp’s room on Monday, September 9^th at lunch for a brief meeting. See you all there!!

Need Community Hours

If you are interested in earning some community involvement hours, there is an opportunity at the upcoming Cultivate Festival in Port Hope which runs from September 20 – 22.

If you are interested, please see Mr MacDonald before Wednesday of next week.

Our late bus route will begin running from the front of the school for PHHS/Hawkins students.   It will begin next Wed, Sep 11^th/19 at 4:30 p.m.  Please see the attached document for the route information. 

Picture Day

Picture Day is Thursday, September 12^th.  Extra order forms are available in the office.

Terry Fox Walk

Any students interested in helping out to paint a “Terry Fox Walk Banner” we are painting today and tomorrow after school.  Please come out for a good cause, and you may achieve community service hours!

Dance Team

Dance Team Members – Those who have signed up for the dance team we are having a brief meeting today at lunch in the Art Room, Room 150, Mrs. Papp’s Room!

Cross Country

All students planning on joining the Spartans Cross Country team this year should come to the first practice after school today.  Meet Ms. Wallace in the main foyer dressed and ready to run at 2:40 p.m.  Please remember your signed permission form and water bottle.  See you there!

Community Hours

If you’re interested in earning some community involvement hours, there is an opportunity at the upcoming Cultivate Festival in Port Hope which runs from September 20-22.  If you are interested, please see Mr. Macdonald before Wednesday, of next week.

School Forms

Students with a Period 1 spare, please pick up your picture day order forms and school calendar from the office.

Boys Volleyball

Any grade 9 or 10 boys wishing to play volleyball this year please come to an important meeting today at the beginning of lunch in the North Gym/Small Gym.  Be on time.  Very, Very Important you attend.

Girls Basketball

Any girls interested in playing the Basketball team this year please come to the North/Small gym at the beginning of lunch.  Very, very important you attend this meeting.

Spartan Clothing

Spartan Clothing orders are due to Mrs. Watson by the end of the month, September 27^th.  Order forms are in the main office.

Picture Day

Picture Day is Thursday, September 12^th.  Extra order forms are available in the office.

Terry Fox Walk

Any students interested in painting the Terry Fox Mural…we are painting today after school in the art room.  You may achieve community service hours!

Dance Team

Dance Team Members – We are practicing after school in the Drama Room.

Ultimate Frisbee

All students interested in playing Ultimate Frisbee this Fall please attend a mandatory meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Room 105.

Boys Soccer

Boys soccer tryouts begin this Thursday after school on the main field.

SAC Members

SAC members we are meeting in the library at lunch today to fulfill our Terry Fox walk responsibilities.

Late Bus

Our late bus route will be starting this Wednesday, September 11^th.  For more information check EDSBY or stop by the office.

Boys Volleyball

Grade 9 and 10 Boys interested in playing Volleyball this year and missed the meeting yesterday please see Mrs. Watson today.

Girls Basketball

Girls interested in playing basketball there will be a practice Thursday after school in the main gym.

Arts and Crafts Club

Arts and Crafts club first meeting of the year is this Thursday at lunch in the Library.  All are welcome.

WE Day Event

Do you care about social change?  See Mrs. Harnden in Room 221 to attend the WE Day Event next Thursday, September 19^th at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.  Take action and be a social change makers.

GSA Meeting

GSA meetings Thursday at lunch in Room 105.  Bring your lunch and work on the PHHS Pride banner for the upcoming Peterborough Pride Parade. 

Volunteer Hours

Earn Volunteer hours at the fall fair.  For more information and who to contact check out EDSBY or the office window.

STOP

STOP will meet today at lunch in the Library.

School Forms

Students with a Period 1 spare, please pick up your picture day order forms and school calendar from the office.

Spartan Clothing

Spartan Clothing orders are due to Mrs. Watson by the end of the month, September 27^th.  Order forms are in the main office.

Senior Spartans

Our late bus starts TODAY

For more information check Edsby or stop by the office.

Picture Day is TOMORROW

Extra order forms are available in the office.

Students with period 1 spares

Please pick up your picture day order forms and school calendar from the office.

Arts and Crafts

Arts and crafts club first meeting of the year is this Thursday at lunch in the library. All are welcome.

GSA

Check out the GSA gathering in room 105 on Thursday at lunch. The group is working on a banner for an upcoming Pride Parade in Peterborough.

Do you care about social change?

See Mrs Harnden in room 221 to attend the WE DAY event next Thursday, September 19^th at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Take action and be a social change maker.

Any students interested in helping out with the Terry Fox Banner? TODAY

We are working on the banner in the art room – after school TODAY. You may receive community hours.

Boys Soccer

Practice tomorrow Thursday after school.

Need Community Hours

If you are interested in earning some community involvement hours, there is an opportunity at the upcoming Cultivate Festival in Port Hope which runs from September 20 – 22.

If you are interested, please see Mr MacDonald before Wednesday of next week.

Girls Basketball

There will be a girls basketball practice after school today in the main gym.

Student Forms

A reminder to students to hand in your verification, computer, information and communication forms by tomorrow, Friday, September 13^th.

GSA

Check out the GSA gathering in Room 105 on Thursdays at lunch.  The group is working on a banner for an upcoming Price Parade in Peterborough.

Yearbooks

There are some yearbooks from last year available for purchase.  The cost of the yearbook is $40.  Please see Mrs. LeVon in the office to get your copy today.

Lost and Found

Students please check the lost and found table outside the office.  Any unclaimed items after Friday, September 13^th will be donated. 

Volunteer Hours

The Port Hope Education Network is running a family fun fair on October 9^th from 4-6pm.  They are looking for volunteers to help set up, run carnival games and face paint.  Email Erin Elliott at elliotterin0@gmail.com for more information.

Interact Club

There will be an Interact meeting in the Library, Wednesday, September 18^th at 2:45pm.  All new and old members welcome. 

Youth Drop In

Youth Drop In for grades 7 to 12 starts this Tuesday, September 17^th at 2:45pm.  The Youth Drop in is located at the Community Health Centre at 99 Toronto Rd, across from Ganaraska Trail Public School.  Join us for games, crafts and cooking!  Hope to see you there!

Spartan Clothing

Spartan Clothing orders are due to Mrs. Watson by the end of the month, September 27^th.  Order forms are in the main office.

Port Hope Fall Fair

The Port Hope Fall Fair is looking for student volunteers!  Organizers are looking for students to help out in a number of areas such as:  Setup/Take Down, Gate monitors, helping with events.  If you are interested, please come to the main office for the contact number. 

Netherlands Trip

See Ms. Harden or Mr. Demill for more information about the France & Netherlands Trip. 

Team Sports

Boys Volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee unfortunately will not be running this year due to not enough players for Volleyball and not enough girls for Ultimate.  Boys there is still time to try out for soccer. See Mr. Demill if you are interested.

Girls Basketball numbers are low but Ms. Laba and Ms. Aiello will be running a skills practice and arranging two exhibition games against Clarke High School for all girls who would like to continue Basketball for a few more weeks.

Student Forms

A reminder to students to hand in your verification, computer, information and communication forms are due today.

Yearbooks

There are some yearbooks from last year available for purchase.  The cost of the yearbook is $40.  Please see Mrs. LeVon in the office to get your copy today.

Lost and Found

Students please check the lost and found table outside the office.  Any unclaimed items after today will be donated. 

Volunteer Hours

The Port Hope Education Network is running a family fun fair on October 9^th from 4-6pm.  They are looking for volunteers to help set up, run carnival games and face paint.  Email Erin Elliott at elliotterin0@gmail.com for more information.

Interact Club

There will be an Interact meeting in the Library, Wednesday, September 18^th at 2:45pm.  All new and old members welcome. 

Youth Drop In

Youth Drop In for grades 7 to 12 starts this Tuesday, September 17^th at 2:45pm.  The Youth Drop in is located at the Community Health Centre at 99 Toronto Rd, across from Ganaraska Trail Public School.  Join us for games, crafts and cooking!  Hope to see you there!

Spartan Clothing

Spartan Clothing orders are due to Mrs. Watson by the end of the month, September 27^th.  Order forms are in the main office.

Senior Spartans

Interact Meeting

There will be an Interact meeting in the library Wednesday, September 18 at 2:45. All new and old members welcome.

Rugby

Girls interested in Sevens Rugby should meet Wednesday after school on the main field.

Boys Soccer

Practise/tryouts this Tuesday and Thursday on the main field after school.

Attention all Grade 11 and 12 Students

Thinking of University – Bishops University will be her on Wednesday in the library. Please sign up in the library if you are interested.

Yearbooks from Last year

There are some yearbooks from last year available for purchase. The cost of the yearbook is $40. Please see Mrs LeVon in the office to get your copy.

Girls basketball

Meeting today at lunch in room 201 to discuss a practice day. All girls welcome to attend.

The Port Hope Education Network – family fun fair

The Port Hope Education Network is running a family fun fair on October 9 from 4 to 6. They are looking for volunteers to help set up, run carnival games and face paint. This counts towards your community hours. Please check Edsby or with the office for contact information email Erin Elliott at elliotterin@gmail.com.

Youth Drop In for grades 7 to 12

Starts Tuesday September 17 at 2:45 pm. The youth group is located at the Community Health Centre at 99 Toronto Rd, across from Ganaraska Trails Public School. Join us for games, crafts and cooking! Hope to see you there!

Senior Spartans

Terry Fox Collection

Today’s collection for cancer research is 25 cents. We are thinking about Terry Fox over the next few weeks. Let’s do this!!

The gym is closed today

The gym is closed today at lunch and will re-open Wednesday at lunch.

Interact Meeting

There will be an Interact meeting in the library Wednesday, September 18 at 2:45. All new and old members welcome.

Rugby

Girls interested in Sevens Rugby should meet Wednesday after school on the main field.

Boys Soccer

Practise/tryouts tonight after school on the main field after school.

Attention all Grade 11 and 12 Students

Thinking of University – Bishops University will be her on Wednesday in the library. Please sign up in the library if you are interested.

Yearbooks from Last year

There are some yearbooks from last year available for purchase. The cost of the yearbook is $40. Please see Mrs LeVon in the office to get your copy.

The Port Hope Education Network – family fun fair

The Port Hope Education Network is running a family fun fair on October 9 from 4 to 6. They are looking for volunteers to help set up, run carnival games and face paint. This counts towards your community hours. Please check Edsby or with the office for contact information email Erin Elliott at elliotterin@gmail.com.

Do you love trying out new board games?

Well come on down to room 233 at lunch on Tuesday and Thursdays for board game club. Mr Logan and Mrs Farkas will provide the games. First game day is this Thursday. See you there!!

New Phone Number, Web Address, Phone App Coming for Reporting Absences

At KPR, student safety is our highest priority, and we thank families for adopting the automated safe arrival system to help ensure students arrive safely at school each day. 

Starting this September, we will be introducing a new automated Student Absence Reporting System.  Therefore, you will need to create a NEW account to report your children’s absences online. 

You will receive an email in August with instructions on how to create your new account and download the mobile app.  You also will receive a magnet in September with the new Student Absence Reporting System details.  Unfortunately, since ownership of the reporting software has changed, we cannot simply transfer your child’s information to the new system.

Watch for more information in the summer.

Many parents and guardians have been wondering what effect the legalization of marijuana will have on  KPR schools. In short, KPR schools will treat cannabis in much the same way they treat alcohol: students of any age will not be allowed to use marijuana at schools, on school buses or field trips. 

 Once the new federal law comes into effect this October 17:

• non-medical marijuana use will be legal only for those age 19 and older 
• any student, at any age, could be suspended for possessing or being under the influence of cannabis at school
• any student who shares marijuana with others younger than 19 could be expelled from school
• it will be illegal for adults to use cannabis on, or within 20 metres of, school grounds
• it will be illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis, and drivers age 21 or under will not be allowed to have any cannabis in their system.

 If you have any questions about cannabis at school, please speak with your principal or vice-principal.  Further information on the new law is available at Ontario.ca/cannabis.  Information on how to talk to your child about cannabis can be found at Cannabis Information – CAMH.

KPR wishes everyone a happy holiday. We hope that this time allows for some much needed rest for students, staff, parents and guardians, and allows families opportunities to celebrate together.

While the holidays can be joyous, they can also be difficult for some.  We wanted to provide families with some resources you may find useful over the holiday season. Our mission is that all students remain safe, and this includes their mental and physical well-being.

Mental health is a state of well-being; it is relevant to all of us.  According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, in any given year, one in five people in Canada experiences a mental health crisis or illness.  It is important to us that we remind everyone to use resources that are accessible to all.  These include:

• the Be Safe App, a free mobile app that aims to help young adults make healthy decisions during a crisis; it can be downloaded onto cell phones from https://besafeapp.ca/
• Kids Help Phone, also available 24/7, at 1-800-668-6868 or text “CONNECT” to 686868
• Four County Crisis line, available 24/7 for Northumberland and Peterborough County residents at 1-866-995-9933
• Durham Mobile Crisis Services, available 24/7 for anyone experiencing a crisis, at 905-666-0483 or 1-800-742-1890
• Connex Ontario Mental Health Helpline, provides information about mental health services in Ontario 24/7, at 1-866-531-2600 or www.connexontario.ca
• Ontario 211, a free helpline that connects people to community and social services in your area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 2-1-1.

Your family also has access to your closest hospital, as well as to regional supports serving specific areas of KPR.

Let's keep our mental health and the mental health of those we love and care about in the forefront.  We encourage you to use community support services if you ever find yourself or someone near and dear to you struggling and in need of assistance.

Once again, we wish everyone season’s greetings, a Merry Christmas, and safe holidays.

Grief Resources

Is your child experiencing loss and grief?  Here are some resources recommended by our School Board Counsellors:

http://www.kprschools.ca/en/students/well-being/mentalhealth/grief.html

Do you have concerns about your child’s social, emotional or mental health that may be hindering their ability to thrive at school?

KPR schools have skilled clinicians who can support your child and you in finding answers. School Board Counsellors have professional degrees and specialize in work with children, youth and families. Please contact your School Principal for more information.

http://www.kprschools.ca/en/students/well-being/mentalhealth/schoolboardcounsellorservices.html

Mental health is an important part of our overall well-being.  Students experiencing mental health issues may have problems with mood, focus, behaviour and their ability to relate to peers, maintain friendships, do well in school and participate in activities.

But where can parents and guardians go for help if they are concerned about their child's or teen's mental health?  For more information, and suggestions for helpful resources, visit: 

http://www.kprschools.ca/en/students/well-being/mentalhealth.html

FREE FIRST RIDER PROGRAM TEACHES SCHOOL BUS SAFETY TO YOUNG, FIRST TIME RIDERS AUGUST 23-24

The First Rider program for new, young school bus riders will be back this summer. All young children who will ride a school bus for the first time this September are invited to attend a free First Rider session with their families, August 23-24.

The successful, annual program is offered by Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO) and local school bus operators. It will be held:

   Friday, August 23 from 3-6 p.m.

   Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

At three locations:

   Clarington Central Secondary School, 200 Clarington Blvd, Bowmanville

   Northumberland Mall. 1111 Elgin St.W., Cobourg

   Lansdowne Place, 645 Lansdowne St.W., Peterborough

Pre-registration is not required.  Each session lasts about 20 minutes and will include a safety video and a 10-minute ride on a school bus for children and their parents or guardians.

Further information is available from STSCO at 1-800-757-0307 or www.stsco.ca .

Hey, KPR Family: We missed you! We're looking forward to seeing everyone back at school September 3. If you moved over the summer, or have questions for school staff, please contact the school office between August 22-29. Otherwise, September 3 is the big day for KPR students to get back into the swing of things!

We want to provide this update to inform our parents of ongoing negotiations with our transportation providers.                                                                       

STSCO (Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario) manages transportation services for 26,100 students every day on behalf of the Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, and the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.

Daily service is delivered by local school bus companies contracted by STSCO, and we have been in discussion with our providers for a number of months to reach new contract terms.

Negotiations are continuing and we are working towards reaching an agreement with local school bus operators for the coming school year.

It is our goal to arrive at new contracts that recognize the important and professional service our bus drivers provide in transporting our students safely to and from school.

We remain optimistic that normal bus service will be in place for students for the start of the school year. Should this situation change, we will inform parents/guardians as soon as possible.

Regular updates on this matter will be posted by STSCO at stsco.ca and on Twitter at @stsco_ca and shared by the school boards and local media. 

STSCO (Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario) and local school bus companies contracted by STSCO have reached a tentative agreement on new contract terms.

As a result, there will be normal bus service for students for the start of the school year.  Please visit stsco.ca for further information.

The KPR Board is committed to providing safe learning environments for all. When students behave inappropriately, principals use progressive discipline to change behaviour. When student behaviours pose a potential threat to safety or serious harm, KPR’s Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) protocol helps principals take immediate steps to protect student well-being.  While such incidents are rare, the VTRA outlines how we work with local police, mental health providers and community agencies to keep students safe. Read more about the protocol, including notification requirements, in the Safe, Caring and Restorative Schools section of kprschools.ca .  As always, student safety is our first priority.  Should you have any questions, please speak with your principal.

Calling all parents and caregivers: join us the morning of Saturday, October 19 at Port Hope High School for KPR’s free, annual Parent Conference! Dr. Michael Ungar, world renowned expert on building resiliency in children and youth, will talk about The Risk-Taker’s Advantage: How to Make Kids More Resilient by Not Bubblewrapping Them. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to hear his engaging advice, while also enjoying free child minding for ages two and older, light refreshments and information booths staffed by local organizations serving families. Stay tuned for more information and registration details later in September at www.kprschools.ca

KPR welcomes parents of students ages 12-17 to register for a free, two-day Mental Health First Aid course, September 23-24 in Peterborough.  Space is limited. For details and registration, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mental-health-first-aid-tickets-71846457689  

Now’s your chance to register for KPR’s free, annual Parent Conference, featuring internationally renowned resilience researcher Dr. Michael Ungar!

Registration continues until October 11 at www.kprschools.ca for:

2019 Parent Conference

The Risk-Taker’s Advantage: How to Make Kids More Resilient by Not Bubblewrapping Them

Saturday, October 19

9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Port Hope High School, 130 Highland Dr., Port Hope

With Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael Ungar

Plus light refreshments, child minding for ages 2 & older, & booths by agencies serving families

Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Dr. Michael Ungar, a funny and engaging speaker who is considered one of the top experts on resilience in Canada and internationally.

It’s all FREE. If you need assistance, have questions or if there are accommodations that would make the conference more accessible for you, please call 705-742-9773 or toll-free 1-877-741-4577, ext. 2001, or email judy_malfara@kprdsb.ca