Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thank you for your active participation in the first month of school! I was happy to see many of you at Meet the Staff, Family Fun Night, Parent Council and individual meetings at school. Please take the time to continue to be involved in your child(ren)’s learning experience at Pinkham School; the staff and I value your active participation!

Please join me in welcoming the Pinkham School Staff for the 2016-2017 School Year:

Teachers Nursery/Kindergarten Ms. Poettcker E.C.B.T.P. Mr. Martini Grade 1 Ms. Burns Grade 2/3 Ms. Kabani Grade 2/3 Ms. Stone Grade 4/5 Mr. Gomes Grade 4/5 Ms. Luhowy Grade 4/5 Ms. Brown Grade 6 Ms. Valentim Arts Ms. Andrade Physical Education Ms. Melvin Special Education Ms. Manacsa Inquiry Support Ms. Burdey Literacy Intervention Ms. Caplan Support Staff Office Clerk Ms. Klassen Office Clerk Ms. Gonzalez Educational Assistants Ms. Acosta Ms. Balkaran Ms. Bullman Ms. Dien Ms. Gaza Ms. Lamboo Mr. McMahon Mr. Nady Home Learning Assistant Ms. Galego Library Clerk Ms. Gonzalez Clinician Assistant Ms. Talbot Head Custodian Mr. Prescott Evening Custodian Mr. Dela Cruz

Monthly Assemblies Parents are welcome to attend our monthly assemblies. This is an opportunity for our school community to come

together to celebrate the past month’s learning, learn about upcoming events, and to hear special

announcements. Assemblies are held the last Friday of each month

at 9:15 a.m. in the gym.

Dates To Remember

Clinicians Speech and Language Ms. Campbell Reading Ms. Janzen Social Worker Ms. Schmeichel Psychologist Ms. Smith

Val Mowez, Principal

PINKHAM SCHOOL

The Winnipeg School Division

Val Mowez - Principal

765 Pacific Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 1G1

Phone: 204 786 5749 Fax: 204 783 0597 https://www.winnipegsd.ca/schools/pinkham O

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Oct. 24, 2016

Bus Ridership

World Teachers Day RRCC Nursing Students Gr. 1-3 Fire Prevention Week

NO CLASSES– Thanksgiving Day

Assembly– Everybody has the Right 9:15 a.m. Everybody has the Right at Soccer Complex All Day Pinkham Soccer 2 Game– Noon NO CLASSES Teacher Professional Development day

Family Fun Night & Parent Council 4:30 p.m. Picture Re-takes

School Assembly 9:15 a.m.

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Room 217 Grades 2/3 Ms. Stone

Pinkham School Newsletter

October 2016

Students in Room 217 have had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Andrade on Instant Challenges. Instant Challenges are tasks that students have to complete in a very short period of time with limited supplies. We work in collaborative groups to come up with a creative solution to the challenge. Students are encouraged to communicate and think critically during the task. Groups are asked to explain how they came up with their solution and they often have ideas to improve or use next time. Our next steps will include reflecting on the experience.

Instant Challenges connect to all subject areas and parts of our school day. These tasks allow

students to build relationships and practice skills and strategies that are applicable to their

everyday lives. Picture evidence and some of our tasks are on display in our classroom.

Some of our challenges include:

Pom Pom Launcher Challenge

Paper Chain Challenge

Bridge Challenge

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Community Support Worker - Sherrie Houle

Welcome to the Pinkham School Family Room

Our Family Room is a place where all Pinkham families are welcome to visit. You are able to use our computer, telephone, and access our free clothing depot. I continue to update our Family Room Resources. If you have any ideas/suggestions for workshops or if you

have a talent you wish to share, please come and see me, call me or email. I look forward to seeing you at school!

204-774-6854 shoule@wsd1.org

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October 2016

Pottery Club

Our Pottery Club will be starting on Thursday, October 6th from 3:45—6:00 p.m. Join us for some family fun in the Art Room. No experience is necessary. Come out as a family and sign up at our first class This club will be held every Thursday after school. If you have any questions please just ask.

Literacy Bingo

Our first Literacy Bingo will he held on Thursday, October 20th at 1:15 p.m. in the Family Room. This is a fun way to play Bingo, meet Pinkham families and win healthy food prizes. All Pinkham families are welcome.

Sewing Club We are starting a Sewing Club. Our first date will be on Wednesday, October 5th starting at 9:30 a.m. Our first project will be tote bags. Whether you have strong sewing skills or none at all, please attend. This event is a great way of being engaged with other Pinkham parent/guardians and learning as we go along.

Patrols Our patrols are doing a great job of crossing our students and families safely. Thank-You to all patrols !!! Please DO NOT park or stop close to our crosswalk. It is very hard for our patrols to see over parked or stopped cars. Please, lets all do our part in keeping our students and families safe.

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October 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Little Red

Spirit

9:30-11:00

a.m.

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Sewing Club

9:30 a.m.

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Pottery Club

3:45–6 p.m.

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9 10

Thanksgiving

No

School

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Little Red

Spirit

Sweat Lodge

at Birds Hill

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Sewing Club

9:30 a.m.

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Pottery Club

3:45-6 p.m.

14 15

16 17 18

Little Red

Spirit

9:30-11:00

a.m.

19

Sewing Club

9:30 a.m.

20

Literacy Bingo

1:15 pm

Pottery Club

3:45-6 p.m.

21

P.D.

NO SCHOOL

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Halloween

25

Little Red

Spirit

9:30-11:30

a.m.

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Sewing Club

9:30 a.m.

Family Fun

Night/Parent

Council

4:30 p.m.

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Pottery Club

3:45-6 p.m.

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Pinkham School Family Room

October

Pinkham School Family Fun Night Wednesday, October 26 at 4:30 p.m.

Followed by a meal and Parent Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

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Pinkham School Newsletter

October 2016

Pinkham School Soccer Grades 3-6

Tuesday’s @ 3:30 p.m.

in the School Gymnasium

If you have any questions please contact Ms.Melvin at

rmelvin@wsd1.com.

Garden Club

Grades 1-6

Monday at Lunch in the Art Room!

We’ve already began asking questions and developing a

plan to help maintain and improve our garden.

Reminder : Please bring a non-heated lunch. Ms. Andrade & Ms. Poettcker

Did you know that plastic bags can be recycled into frisbees, bird houses, planter boxes and benches?

The Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Committee is challenging Pinkham students, staff and community members to reduce the amount of plastic bags that litter our environment.

Students are asked to collect as many plastic shopping bags as possible during the month of October and bring

them to the school for recycling.

Schools who participate will be entered to win prizes with a grand prize of a park bench to beautify the school grounds.

Lets do our part to reduce the amount

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C.A.R.E. Awards Students from each classroom are selected to receive a C.A.R.E. award each month. These

students exemplify the C.A.R.E. principles. These awards are presented each month during our assembly on the last Friday of each month and family members are always welcome to attend.

Last month’s C.A.R.E. Awards recipients are:

Congratulations to all of you! Keep up the great work!

Rm. 118 Jacob

Rm. 115 Joseph Spencer Madison Blake Rm. 217 Julia Kali Rm. 218 Chloe Tiara

Come prepared to learn

Actively listening

Ready to participate and inquire

Everybody belongs

I Caught You Caring Environmental Recognition Award

Maycee and Katie are receiving this award for

researching how aphids affect our garden plants, ways to safely get rid of them and

presenting their findings to the Eco Green Club.

Thank you for taking care of the Pinkham School and the

community environment!

Rm. 205 Darian Kyra Rm. 215 Abdullah Preston

Rm. 216 Drayton

Ian

Rm. 203 Raven

Rm. 210 Fatuma Madiline

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October 2016

Anthony is receiving this award for saving energy and turning off the lights when he

leaves the classroom. Thank you for taking care of the Pinkham School and the

community environment!

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September Memories..

Pinkham School Newsletter

October 2016

Keep your child/children and the rest of our school community healthy.

The flu season in Manitoba usually begins in the late fall and lasts into the spring. The flu is an infection caused by a virus. It can spread easily from one person to another through coughing, sneezing or sharing food or drinks. You can also get the flu by touching objects contaminated with flu virus and then touching your mouth, eyes or nose. Here are some proven ways to help reduce the spread of germs and viruses: Wash hands: Wash your hands frequently with soap and running water for at least 15 seconds. Elbows: Cough or sneeze into the inside of the elbow. Eyes, nose, and mouth: Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as germs and viruses can transfer from the hands into the body in this way. Safety zone: Stay at least one metre away from anyone who is sick. Please keep children who are sick at home. Do not send them to school. They should not be around other people until they are better. If you have questions, please contact your healthcare provider. For more information, contact Health Links at 204-788-8200 or visit the Manitoba Health website: www.gov.mb.ca/health

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NOVEMBER UPCOMING DATES:

Nov. 9, 2016 HPV Immunizations

Nov. 10, 2016 Service of Remembrance 10:45 a.m.

Nov. 11, 2016 NO CLASSES– Remembrance Day

Nov. 14, 2016 Report cards go home

Nov. 17, 2016 Parent Teacher Conferences– evening

Nov. 18, 2016 NO CLASSES– Parent Teacher Conferences a.m. Staff Professional Development p.m.

WE Day

Nov. 25, 2016 Assembly 9:15 a.m.

Nov. 30, 2016 Family Fun Night/Parent Council

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October Calendar

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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City Wide Fire Drill

1 p.m.

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20 21

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31

Garden Club-noon

NO CLASSES

Staff Professional Development day

Family Fun Night & Parent Council 4:30 p.m.

Everybody Has the Right at Soccer Complex– all day

Pinkham Soccer 2

Game- noon

Soccer 3:30 p.m.

Bus Ridership

Soccer 3:30 p.m.

Pottery Club 3:45-6:00 p.m.

Everybody Has the Right Assembly 9:15 a.m.

Soccer 3:30 p.m.

Nutrition Bingo 1:15 p.m. Family Room

Pottery Club 3:45-6:00 p.m.

Pinkham Soccer 1 G-ame- noon

World Teachers’ Day

Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-15th

RRCC Health Fair Gr. 1-3

Volleyball 3:30 p.m.

NO CLASSES

Thanksgiving Day

Pottery Club 3:45-6:00 p.m.

Garden Club-noon

Garden Club-noon

Soccer 3:30 p.m.

Hearing Screening Hearing Screening Hearing Screening

Dental Screening 1:15 p.m. Library

Volleyball 3:30 p.m.

Picture Retakes

Pottery Club 3:45-6:00 p.m.

School Assembly 9:15 a.m.

Happy Halloween