High School Registration

Registration forms for YRDSB high schools were distributed to students today. Here are some important deadlines for you to be aware of.

 

January 28th  - Registration packages due

 

February  18 -  myBlueprint electronic course selection submissions due

 

February 22 - Printed and signed “Course Request Sign-off” sheets due

 

Please speak to your child’s homeroom teacher if you have any questions about high school registration.

York Region Skills Challenge Application

Snow Tubing at Lakeridge

The Grade 7 and 8 students will have an opportunity to go tubing at Lakeridge Resort on Friday, March 1, 2019. Please ensure the following: 

1. Register and pay on School Cash Online

 2. Complete the double sided consent form and return it to the homeroom teacher by December 21, 2018 

Lakeridge Bussing & other Details: 

Buses will be leaving Sir Wilfrid Laurier P.S. at approximately 9:00 am and will be returning to the school at approximately 2:30 p.m. from Lakeridge 

Ensure your child is dressed for an entire day outdoors in winter weather. We recommend: dressing in layers, snow pants, hats that cover the ears, gloves, boots, extra socks, warm jacket 

Students are encouraged to bring food to eat throughout the day. There is a cafeteria on site at Lakeridge for those who bring money for purchase of snacks - PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TUBING PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET 

 We will be in need of parent volunteers for this excursion. If you are able to participate, please indicate in the volunteer section of the School Cash Online form. Your child's homeroom teacher will be in contact with you if your presence is needed for the trip.

Graduation Shirts

The grad shirts were such a huge success, that we are opening up ordering one last time! You will have until December 20th to place your orders on Cash Online, and the shirts will arrive in January.

 If you missed out on ordering, or want to order another shirt, such as a t-shirt, this is your last chance! Order now until December 20th.

Me to We Holiday Gifts

WE Are Rafikis is a WE Schools fundraising campaign that helps empower artisans in developing communities to earn a living and take charge of their futures. For every gift you buy, half of the proceeds will go towards a WE Villages country and Pillar of Impact that your child's school has chosen to fundraise for.

There is a huge selection of bead necklaces available for $10.00. You can also order your gifts online at www.wearerafikis.com

If you want gifts before December 25th, the last day to order is December 17th, 2018.

School Apparel for Sale!

School Apparel

 

The SWLPS clothing is now available on School Cash Online for those who are interested in purchasing. 

Please complete your order by Friday Dec 14^th, 2018.

 

PET information session

A reminder of the PET Open House tonight ! FI presentation begins at 6:30, general presentation at 7 pm!

High School Timelines!

Grade 8 Transitions Timelines

Below are the timelines listed for Grade 8 transitions. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Friday, February 1, 2019	Registration Forms (and transfer forms, if applicable) are due to home secondary schools (please note separate due date for course selection process)
Tuesday, February 5, 2019	Date by which Regional programs (IB, ARTS, and BCSS) must provide a list to secondary and elementary schools of the Grade 8 students who have been offered and accepted placement
Wednesday February 6, 2019	Secondary Transfer meetings to be completed and students contacted by schools
Monday, February 11, 2019	Date by which students can begin locking in course selection
Friday, February 22, 2019	All course selections must be entered in myBlueprint
Monday, February 25 to Wednesday, February 27, 2019	Course Request Sign Off forms printed from myBlueprint by students, signed by parents/guardians

Ottawa Information Night

A reminder that Brightspark will be hosting an information session at Sir Wilfrid Laurier this Wednesday, November 7th at 6 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dress in Purple to Support Children's Aid Society

Dress Purple on October 24^th

 

Every October, Children’s Aid Societies across the province work with key partners to raise awareness about the rights of children and youth to safety and well-being, and the responsibility of adults and community services to help children, youth, and families who need support.   October 24 is Ontario Dress Purple Day Schools and communities across the province will dress purple.

 

To show support for children’s rights to safety and well-being, we invite students to dress purple on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

 

 

Grade 8 Trip Survey

We are looking at taking our Grade 8 class on a trip this school year. We are looking to travel in April 2019.

At this time, the price of the trip is dependent on the destination we choose and the number of participants. Trips include:

Motor Coach Transportation

Night Security

Tour Leader

Hotel accommodation

Breakfast/ Dinner

Admission to all group attractions

 

*The above is included in all of the destinations we are looking at but are subject to change for Niagara Falls and/or Blue Mountain

 

This is a fun, hands on learning experience for your child to discover the wonders of these great destinations!

Please follow the link below and complete the form to indicate your preference.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhvxEo8R-rSfso0pJkmLDaMR4dsNkACQCyAgcEaJggmoirbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Introduction to the Global Read Aloud

Walk TO

On Friday October 12th,  the Grade 8 students will be going on a field trip to Toronto to participate in an educational walking tour called Media on the Streets,  with WalkTO.

As part of our Media Literacy curriculum, students will explore what makes some messages powerful with a visit and walking tour to CBC’s headquarters to look at how stories are produced and explore advertising on the street. Students will using different media outlets to act as reporters to gather material for that day’s news.

The cost for this trip is $21.00 per student, which includes the workshop and bus. We will be leaving Sir Wilfrid Laurier at approximately 9:15a.m. Please send a packed lunch with your child as we will be having lunch at the conclusion of the tour.

Please fill out the permission form and submit the payment using Cash Online by Friday October 5th.

Thank you!