Happy New Year 

Welcome to 2024! We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year.  We look forward to continuing to work with our families at Prince of Wales.  The next few months are beginning to look very busy.  Please make sure to check the school website as well as google classrooms for up-to-date information regarding learning in the classroom and events in the school. 

Kindergarten Registration 

Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins on January 15.  All registrations are completed online through School Engage. Registration is not a first come first serve basis. For more information, please access this link. Prince of Wales will continue to offer full day alternating Kindergarten next year. 

 

Weather 

As we continue to experience extremely cold weather, please ensure that your child(ren) is dressed with all winter gear.  Even if your child(ren) takes the bus, it is important that they are dressed appropriately for these winter conditions. When the temperature drops below –20 with the wind, the students stay inside for recess. 

Patrols 

Patrols do not go outside in weather colder than –20.  Please be aware of this when dropping off your child(ren) in the mornings.   

Gymnastics 

Next week marks the beginning of our gymnastics unit in our regularly scheduled physical education classes. To begin this unit, we review safety procedures with each class. Students in elementary school are not expected to change for physical education. When participating in gymnastics we ask students to be dressed and prepared to participate. We ask you to consider the following: 

• Clothing that allows freedom of movement 

• Loose fitting/baggy clothing may get caught on equipment when climbing. 

• Tucking shirts in may help to prevent an accident. 

• All jewelry that could get caught on equipment should be removed (left in classrooms or left at home). e.g. watches, rings, necklaces, etc… 

• Students with long hair should have their hair tied back. Tying hair back with elastics (scrunchies) is recommended. We cannot supply elastics for students. 

• Students may wear shorts under clothing if they wish. 

• Students continue to wear indoor running shoes (first preference). Students may also participate in bare feet or with gymnastic slippers. 

 

Report Cards 

Families will be able to view online student report cards on Jan. 30, 2024. Report cards for the 2023-24 school year may be viewed, downloaded and/or printed. You access your child’s report card through your MyCBE account. 

 

School Council  

The next school council meeting is on January18 at 6:30pm. Grade 3 / 4 teachers will be presenting. If you would like to join virtually, please email Miranda and Jenn at powcouncil@gmail.com and they will forward the zoom link to you. 

Upcoming Dates: 

January 15 Non-Instructional Day – No School 

January 15 Kindergarten Registration Begins 

January 17 Healthy Hunger 

January 18 Healthy Hunger – Kindergarten 

January 18 School Council @ 6:30pm 

January 30 Repot Cards Available online