SunnybraePublic School

This Week at Sunnybrae PS – September 11 to 15, 2023

Principal’s Message

What a great first week despite the heat!  Thank you to our families for supporting our efforts to keep students safe by driving carefully and following parking by-laws on Glenn and Sunnybrae, dropping students off and picking them up at the gates, and letting teachers know in advance in writing of any changes to the pick-up/drop-off routines.  Your support is greatly appreciated by all staff. Have a wonderful weekend!

This week:

• Magnets with the new safe arrival program phone number will be coming home with the youngest or only child this week.
• If your child has a medical condition that requires an epi-pen or inhaler, please ensure you send them to school with your child.
• Don’t forget to complete the Acknowledgement and Permission Form, and Student Information Computing Technology Appropriate Use Agreement through schoolcash online https://www.schoolcashonline.com/ 
• Sept. 15th:  International Dot Day - Join Sunnybrae in wearing dots if your child would like to participate.  (International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot on September 15, 2009.)

Upcoming:

• Sept. 21st:  Terry Fox Run
• Sept. 22nd:  PA Day - No school for students
• Sept. 28th:  Meet The Staff and Book Fair
• Oct. 2nd:  Parent Council Meeting and/or elections if needed (Complete the online nomination form through schoolcash  https://www.schoolcashonline.com/ online if you are interested in being part of the Sunnybrae School Council)

Terry Fox Run

• Hello Bulldog families!  It is Terry Fox time again! Our school run will take place on September 21st. Over the years, Sunnybrae families have come together to support the Terry Fox Foundation, donating to help with cancer research and to help families in need. Please use the link below to donate to a worthy cause. Every dollar counts!  https://schools.terryfox.ca/SunnybraePSInnisfil
• T-shirts can be ordered on the Terry Fox Website at “Shop the Collections”  https://shop.terryfox.org/collections/2023-terry-fox-run-shirt

Occupational Therapist Program

• Dear Sunnybrae Families!  For a second year, our school is participating in an innovative program that welcomes Occupational Therapists (OTs) directly into classrooms through a partnership with the local Children’s Treatment Network (CTN). This is part of the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) commitment to support learning and success.
• Through this program, OTs will be able to provide additional support to groups of students in classrooms through a Tiered Model of service/support. The goal is to ensure all students have the skills and supports needed to achieve success at school
• Within SCDSB schools, CTN partners with Closing the Gap to deliver services such as occupational and physical therapy through the Ministry of Education’s School Based Rehabilitation (SBRS) program.  OTs are regulated health professionals who assist children in developing fine motor skills (e.g., printing, cutting), gross motor skills (e.g., jumping, throwing), self-care skills (e.g., putting on a coat, doing up zippers, opening packages) and sensory self-regulation skills (e.g., being able to control emotions and actions).  At times during the school year, there may be an OT in your child’s classroom collaborating with educators to support the students.

New Safe Arrival system for SCDSB schools – call 1-888-885-8065 to report an absence

• To report a student absence, call 1-888-885-8065. Callers will be prompted to identify the school before leaving a message. Parents should include the student’s name, teachers’ name, dates and reason for the absence.

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