Student leaders in the Black House had the opportunity to plan the activity for Wed. Dec. 5 beginning at 11:50-12:10 (after 1st snack).

This is the 4th House rotation in November, which was a focus on Inclusion and anti-bullying activities as another way to support the BE KIND TO ME theme for Bullying Awareness Week in Ontario Nov. 19-23.

Each week in November, all students have partipated in activities in four House groups (Red, White, Black, Yellow). Students are getting to know each other's names in other classes as each House is a mixed-grade grouping from JK-8.

Each activity begins with a "community circle" to ensure all students are included and every student voice is heard. Stay tuned for more activities ahead!

*DESERONTO PUBIC SCHOOL COUNCIL*

would like to invite parents and families to our 2nd “Parents Reaching Out” information night on Wednesday, November 21st from 6:30-7:30pm. We have invited several community agencies to provide information and activities.

Come and hear about; Deseronto Transit, Library programs, Deseronto Rec programs, Community Care programs, Health Unit services, Good Food Box program etc.

There will light refreshments, snacks and craft making for the whole family to enjoy.

Our council meeting will be held following the information session at 7:30pm. We invite all parents to stay and join us in the library. There will be childcare provided.

Hope to see you there!

Reminder: Magazine and Kernels Popcorn order forms due Monday November 26th

See more information in this link:

http://www.hpedsb.on.ca/newsroom/?p=4966

Students participate in HOUSE groups on Nov. 13, with each HOUSE in a separate room. The focus of HOUSE activities is to provide an opportunity for each student to participate together with their HOUSE-mates, to gain confidence in using their voice appropriately - to share their opinion, feelings and strategies to make our school a great place to learn and work!

RED HOUSE Activity, November 13:

WHITE student leaders: Mercedes, Talia, - collect WHITE Mrs. Lewis’ class; bring to Pre-School Room (Mrs. Lloyd will be there) Caleb, Dory - collect WHITE from Mrs. Cassidy’s class & bring to Pre-School Room (Mrs. Lloyd will be there)      

RED student leaders: Randall, Shauntelle – collect students in RED House from Mrs. Lewis’ class, bring to LIBRARY (Mrs. Cassidy will be there) Jayden, Taylor - assist Mrs. Cassidy in Library          

YELLOW student leaders: Hannah, Andrea, Kyle, Gordon – collect YELLOW from Mrs. Cassidy’s room to FSL room; Mrs. Howell bringing students in Yellow House from Mrs. Lewis’ room           

BLACK student leaders: Jesse, Jacinta, Griffen, Karlee, Dustin – collect BLACK from Mrs. Cassidy’s room to GYM; Mrs. Lewis will bring students in Black House from her class

Student leaders organize everyone in the HOUSE in a circle. Ask each person to introduce themselves and their class. (My name is ____ and I am in _______'s class).

Say the directions to the TEAMWORK game, and show how it's done - joining wrists/hands around the circle to pass the hulahoop without breaking the circle.  This should be lots of fun! Depending on the time remaining, add a 2nd hulahoop in the same direction, or opposing directions around the circle. The staff will assist the student leaders in each House group.

2:15 Provide the fruit snack for everyone in the House.

2:25 Thank everyone for participating and accompany groups back to their classrooms for 2:30 Period 6.     NEXT WEEK - ANTI BULLYING ASSEMBLY to be scheduled.

Student leaders in the YELLOW House have planned the activity and nutrition for tomorrow's HOUSE activity, beginning after 1st snack at 11:20-12:10 (one period).

All students/classes are asked to go to the auditorium at 11:20 to get their directions for the House activity, which will be in the auditorium.

Student leaders in each House group will be leading the activity:

YELLOW: Hannah, Andrea, Gordon with Ms. Howell, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Kennelly, Mme. Stanley

RED: Randall, Shauntelle with Mrs. Cassidy, Mrs. Gibson, Ms. Smith, Mr. Adams 

WHITE:  Caleb, Talia, Mercedes and Mrs. Tulloch, Mrs. Lloyd-Peter

BLACK: Jacinta, Karlee and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Lloyd, Mrs. Hayes

Student leaders planning HOUSE activities for Nov. 13 - RED; Nov. 20 WHITE, Nov. 27 BLACK

Students are invited to submit posters showing "KINDNESS" which is the theme of the Bullying Awareness Week Nov. 19-23. Posters will be judged in 3 categories: grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8.  Posters should clearly show some type of kindness, caring, respect - show how to "be nice"!