The Scorpion Sizzle

Parent Teacher Interviews It was so great to see so many of you come into the school over the past couple of days. We hope your conversations were meaningful and positive!

Supervision Time Please remember that supervision begins at 8:40 am each weekday. At 8:40 am the teachers on duty will open the doors and allow students to enter for their 8:50 am start. There is no supervision before 8:40 am. Supervision ends at 3:26 pm each weekday. The school day ends at 3:11 pm and there is supervision for 15 minutes at the end of the academic day.

Marching Band St. Andrew’s Marching Band & York Mills Marching Band will be joining efforts and performing at the Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade this weekend! We can’t wait for the opportunity! We know they will make us proud!

Clothing Drive Please bring in any gently used winter clothing! We are collecting jackets, sweaters, boots, mitts, and winter hats for those who could use the help. We appreciate your support with these efforts. Please bring any donated items to the main office! Amazing students doing amazing things! Promoting our Clothing Drive campaign, on their own time!

Drop off and Pick Up We thank those who are abiding by the street signs in the neighbourhood. Please remember you cannot stop or stand on Fenn Ave., in front of the school. There are municipal street signs that state no standing.If you are dropping your child off by car, or picking them up by car it is important that you have a meeting spot, for them, that is a short distance from the school. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter.

Dates on the Horizon November 21 – Drama Showcase (morning) November 23 – St. Andrew’s Day Assembly & Celebration – 9 am November 27 – 9 am – School Council – All parents welcome * November 28 – Immunization Day – Grade 7 November 28 – Graduation Trip Information Night – for all parents of Grade 8 students – 6:30pm* November 29 – High Performance Athlete Program Information Session – 6pm November 30 – Grade 7 & 8 Arts’ Field Trip December 5 – Music Night December 7 – PA Day – no school for students December 12 – Pizza Lunch December 20 – Locker Cleanout December 21 – Last Day of School for 2018 *note different start time and/or new date

Clothing Drive

Tonight and tomorrow are the perfect days to bring in  your donations! When you join us at the school for parent-teacher interviews please bring your donations to the main office. We are happy to accept all sizes of winter coats, winter boots, hats, mitts and gloves! Thank you, in advance, for your support!

Pizza Lunch

The next pizza lunch will be held on Wednesday, November 14th. If parents are interested in volunteering to assist with the lunch, please email Amanda Cepler at acepler@rogers.com.  Thank you!

St. Andrew’s School Council

Scorpion Sizzle – November 9th, 2018

Report Cards Progress Reports are coming home, with students, today. In the envelope you will see a letter to families about how to set up interviews with the Homeroom and Subject teachers. When you arrive to meet with the teachers, please check out our Lost and Found! You never know what treasures you may find! We look forward to seeing you!

York Mills Collegiate York Mills Collegiate Institute invites families to attend their After Grade 8 Open House. The session is being held at 6pm on November 13th. Please see the attachment.After Grade 8 Flyer – 2018

Mental Health and Well Being Workshops Please see the attached flyers regarding 2 Mindful Parenting workshops being offered, in November. These sessions are being put on by the TDSB Parent Partnership Committee.Mindful LPCI Nov282018PosterCMindfulness Humberside No.21,18PosterA

Drop off and Pick Up We thank those who are abiding by the street signs in the neighbourhood. Please remember you cannot stop or stand on Fenn Ave., in front of the school. There are municipal street signs that state no standing.If you are dropping your child off by car, or picking them up by car it is important that you have a meeting spot, for them, that is a short distance from the school. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter.

Dates on the Horizon November 14 – Pizza Lunch November 15 pm – Parent/Teacher Interview Night November 16 am – Parent/Teacher Interview Morning November 16 – all day – PA Day – no school for students November 21 – Drama Showcase November 23 – St. Andrew’s Day Assembly November 28 – Immunization Day – Grade 7 November 28 – Graduation Trip Information Night – for all parents of Grade 8 students – 6pm November 29 – High Performance Athlete Program Information Session – 6pm November 30 – Grade 7 & 8 Arts’ Field Trip December 5 – Music Night December 7 – PA Day – no school for students December 12 – Pizza Lunch December 20 – Locker Cleanout December 21 – Last Day of School for 2018

Winter Clothing Drive

If you have any winter clothing that your children have outgrown, or any adult Winter clothing that you do not want anymore – please bring it into the school office. We are a community that wants to reach out and ensure that everyone is taken care of this Winter! Please bring in Winter Coats, Boots, Hats, Scarves and Mittens. Every donation is appreciated! Thank you, in advance, for your support!

Trip #2

Our second group of Grade 7 students are up at Mono Cliffs and having a wonderful time already! We are so thankful to you for supporting our excursions and to the staff for making trips like this possible!

Grade 7s at Mono Cliffs

We wanted to let you know that the Grade 7 students who are at Mono Cliffs arrived safely and moved right into activities! They have gone on an Eco Hike, and played survival games – all before dinner! The rain even held off for them! What a great start to the trip!