SEPTEMBER 2019 - Winnipeg School Division
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SEPTEMBER 2019 We would like to welcome all of our new and returning students and families to the 2019-2020 school year! We hope everyone had a great summer and is ready for an exciting and engaging school year. Our staff has been working hard over the last few weeks getting ready for your children and are looking forward to working with all our students at Isaac Newton. We are looking forward in serving the community and the students at Isaac Newton School. I am confident in saying that myself and the entire staff at Isaac Newton School take great pride in working with you in partnership in making this school year a great success for all our learners. Our Grade 9 students are starting their first year of high school with the credit system. Students are encouraged to make sure they have a clear understanding of how the credit system works with the help of our resource teacher, guidance counsellor or the grade 9 teachers. Those new to our school are encouraged to seek out the resource teacher, the guidance counsellor, and their homeroom teachers as they adjust to a new school and junior high. Isaac Newton offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for student to join . All students are encouraged to participate on as many teams and clubs as they can, as this will enhance their learning experience at Isaac Newton. This year we are welcoming several new and returning staff members at Isaac Newton. Ms. Angela Perez our new vice-principal, Ms. Tai Puhawan who is our new guidance counsellor, Ms Angela Lalor is returning from a leave and will be teaching grade 8 mathematics and social studies, Mr. Jake Wolfe who is also returning from a leave and will be teaching grade 8 physical education and grade 9 social studies. We also welcome a group of Teacher candidate students that will be training with their designated teachers this year. We welcome them all to our school and the Isaac Newton School community. Isaac Newton continues to have a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy for our students . We take pride in being able to accommodate all learners in our school through specialized programs and classes. Parents/guardians, we encourage you to have discussions with your child’s subject area teacher if you have any concerns or questions about their class placement. We also remind families that all our staff are open to phone calls and emails to discuss concerns or questions. Please contact your child’s homeroom teacher first followed by subject area teachers. If further information is required, contact our guidance counsellor or resource teacher. For further concerns, please contact administration for further discussion.. We have implemented a new attendance recording system at Isaac Newton called School Messenger. This system has many ways for parents to enter absences. Unexcused absences will generate a call after 9:30 AM, so please ensure that you understand how to input absences for you children. If you require further information on how to use the system, please contact the school office. We are looking forward to a great school year meeting all students’ families at our Meet the Teacher evening on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Sincerely, Mohammad Rezai Angela Perez Principal Vice‐Principal
Personal Property Safety Plan and Evacuations
We ask every student to be mindful and respectful of As part of our Safety Plan, the school must perform ten
their own and others’ property. Parents please remind (10) fire drill practices per school year. As a new initiative
students to not bring valuable items to school. If students from the school division, we will be scheduling one (1)
bring valuable items to school, students are responsible practice per month. This is where we practice evacuating
for their damages or loss. the school building quickly and safely. We must also
practice both “Lockdown” and “Hold and
Bikes Secure” (previously known as Lockout) Procedures.
We encourage students to bring a U-Lock. Bikes can be We will have one (3) Lockdown rehearsal this year. This
stored in the bike cage at the front of the school located is when all teachers lock their classroom doors, pull
on Aberdeen avenue. down the blinds and move to an area of the classroom
Orange Shirt Day that cannot be seen from the door. This is to practice in
case a dangerous situation has developed either inside
This year Orange Shirt Day will be held on Friday, or outside the school.
September 28th at Isaac Newton, and all other Winnipeg
School Division schools. The day is in recognition of the We will also have three (3) Hold and Secure rehearsals.
residential school system and it’s impact on the children This is when all exterior doors are to be locked and
who attended and their families. Orange Shirt Day is also monitored. All staff and students are to remain in the
an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, building and not admit anyone into the building from
schools, and communities to come together in the spirit outside. This is for use when a dangerous situation has
of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to developed only outside the School.
come. Staff and students are encouraged to wear orange Off-Site Evacuation:
shirts on the day to show their support.
Once evacuated, if we are unable to re-enter the
building, we would walk over to Strathcona School. Our
school evacuation practice will be held on Sept ember
28, 2018. With every lockdown evacuation, parents will
be notified.
News from Guidance
Hello and welcome to all new and returning students! I’m hoping that everyone had some time to rest and relax over the
summer and are ready for the new school year.
While September can bring feelings of excitement, many can find it a little overwhelming or tough to get back into the
learning mode. September is an important month to set yourself up for success – by establishing good habits now, you
will optimize your chances for having an awesome school year. If you are feeling a little anxious about how to make this
year count, feel free to stop in to see me for some support!
Just a reminder that Isaac Newton is a WE School. This year, WE Day will take place on October 30th. You can earn
your way to WE Day by getting involved in school-based activities and charitable events – stay tuned for announce-
ments on upcoming events like Orange Shirt Day.
The GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) will be meeting again in September – listen for announcements and remember that all
are welcome to GSA meetings! Let’s work together to promote kindness and inclusion – at Isaac Newton School, we
promote diversity and respect!
Ms. Puhawan
Rm. 23Lunch Hour at Isaac
During lunch hour, students have several options available to them. They can go home, or eat in the school.
Our cafeteria has both hot and cold lunch items available for purchase, ranging in price from $0.25 for a milk, juice or
small snack, up to $1.00 for a sandwich or $2.00 for our daily hot lunch special.
Snack items are also available for purchase from the Dragon’s Pit Canteen, located across the hall from the office.
From 11:45 am to 12:15 pm, students are permitted to be in three areas in the school, the cafeteria, the basement
hallway and in the front foyer. These are also the locations where students are permitted to eat their lunches. There are
microwaves available for students to heat up lunches if needed.
At 12:15, students are expected to make their way outside where there are adults supervising our school grounds.
Students are expected to follow the school rules during the lunch hour.
The computer labs are available at 12:15-12:40 every lunch hour. There are also various intramurals and clubs running
throughout the year.
School Bus Evacuation Drills Community Corner
Manitoba Regulation 465/88R: My name is Kim Marcyniuk, and once again this year, I
am pleased to introduce myself to you as a School
“The school board shall ensure that at least twice in Community Support worker. I will be at Isaac Newton on
each school year each pupil is instructed in safe school Days 1, 3 and 5 of the school day cycle. I can be reached
bus riding practices and participates in emergency through the main school phone number, (204) 586-9606.
school bus evacuation drills which shall be conducted at
least once during the Fall term and at least once during The main objective of this position is to support students
the Spring term of each school year” and families, and to be an advocate between the home
and the school, providing assistance through open
The Transportation Department strives to have an communication and home visits.
excellent safety record. To achieve this we must carry
out School Bus Evacuation Exercises at all schools in Please watch the newsletter for up and coming events in
the early Fall and late Spring of each school year. These and around our community. I look forward to hearing from
practice drills are required so that in the event of an you regarding any questions, concerns or ideas you may
emergency, students can evacuate the bus as safely have.
and as quickly as possible.
“The safety of our children is of the utmost importance
and must be given first consideration. Please assist us
by reviewing the school bus rules and regulations with
your child.” The rules and regulations are located on the
Winnipeg School Division website:
www.winnipegsd.ca
Family & Community / Buses & TransportationIsaac Newton School
Meet the Staff Evening!
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Complete the scavenger hunt during the event for your chance
to win a $50 gift card!
There will be 3 draws of $50 each!
The draw will be made Thursday, September 19th, 2019 during
the 9:00 am announcements.Isaac Newton School
M. Rezai - Principal A. Perez - Vice-Principal
mrezai@wsd1.org aperez@wsd1.org
September 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians:
I am writing to ask your assistance in helping to 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 788-8200 or visit the Manitoba Health website: www.gov.mb.ca/health/flu
Sincerely,
Mr. M. Rezai
Principal
730 Aberdeen Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2W 1W9 Telephone (204) 586-9606 - Fax (204) 589-5153September 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 Day 1 4 Day 2 5 Day 3 6 Day 4 7
No Classes
School
Labour Day 1st Day of Classes
Re-opens
8 9 Day 5 10 Day 6 11 Day 1 12 Day 2 13 Day 3 14
X-Country Meet @ Gr 7 Field Trip - PM
Kildonan Park Bowling
15 16 Day 4 17 Day 5 18 Day 6 19 Day 1 20 Day 2 21
X-Country Meet @
Churchill
No Classes
Divisional In-Service Meet the Teacher
Evening
5:30 - 7:30 pm
22 23 Day 3 24 Day 4 25 Day 5 26 Day 6 27 Day 1 28
Grade level Activity
X-Country Meet @ Old Day
EX ground
29 30 Day 2
Orange Shirt Day
Upcoming Dates:
October
October 2nd .....................................Picture day
October 25th ...................................No ClassesYou can also read
