827 9th Line, Innisfil, ON L9S 1A6

Phone (705) 436-3600 Fax: (705) 436-1878

goodfellowps.com
Charlotte Swift Allison Beecroft
Principal Vice-Principal
John Legere Donna Armstrong
Superintendent of Schools SCDSB Trustee
(705) 734-6363; ext. 11318 (705) 431-9982


GOODFELLOW P.S. IS IN THE CENTRAL WEATHER ZONE
SAFE ARRIVAL WILL NOT RUN ON
CANCELLED BUS DAYS
June 2014
VOLUME 3
Principals Message


Another year has come to a close. Thank you for all your
support of our staff and school. A great big thank you to our
AMAZING school council!!!! This has been a very eventful
and successful year.

Together with the staff, we wish you a safe, enjoyable and
restful summer.

We will see everyone back September 2, 2014.

Charlotte Swift and Allison Beecroft
& Goodfellow staff
Upcoming Events/Dates At a Glance:

(Please see the back page for a comprehensive list)

EQAO: Grade 3
EQAO: Grade 6
Welcome to Kindergarten
PA Day
Track (Regionals) Sunnybrae
Kindergarten Graduation
Grade 8 Graduation
Report Cards
Last day of School
"Please stay tuned! We continue to re-
view and assess our parking lot protocols
with the Goodfellow Parent Council,
Board officials and the Town of Innisfil
fire marshal and police. Be prepared that
in the new school year we may be imple-
menting increased supervision of our
kiss and ride area in the parking lot. We
ask for your cooperation when you see
teachers and volunteers guiding you in
the parking lot. We encourage parents
and guardians to walk children to school
and carpool where possible if your child
is not bussed to school. The safety of our
students is of paramount importance. "



Parents: boost your understanding of high school
Starting high school is a big deal for students, and for
parents. Parent involvement is still important at high
school. Students need their parents to transition to a
mentorship role. Simcoe County District School Board
high schools are full of caring adults who, like you,
want the best for your child. We want to partner with
you to help your child find their pathway to happiness
and success. Find out more about high school at
www.scdsb.on.ca/highschool. There youll find a
copy of A Parents Guide to High School. Youll also
find links to information about the various programs
and courses students have access to at SCDSB high
schools.
Plan ahead with the 2014-2015 School Year Calendar
You will find the approved 2014-2015 School Year Calen-
dars under Schools School Year Calendars on the
Simcoe County District School Boards website
(www.scdsb.on.ca). Some of the key dates include:
Students start school on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.
The last day for elementary students will be Thurs-
day, June 25, 2015 and for secondary students it
will be Wednesday, June 24, 2015.
The holiday break is December 22, 2014 to January 2,
2015. Students return to school on Monday, Janu-
ary 5, 2015.
March Break is March 16 to 20, 2015.



Bullying is a serious issue in our society.
Immediate help is available from the
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868 or www.kidshelpphone.ca.

At Goodfellow, all of our teachers are trained
to help. Call your childs teacher and make an
appointment to discuss any issues you may
have. More information on bullying can be
found at www.canadiansafeschools.ca, or
www.bullying.org.

Safe Arrival Program reminder

Our Safe Arrival Program is vital to the safety of all of our stu-
dents. Please remember to call the Safe Arrival Line if your
child will be late or absent from school. To report an absence or
late arrival, call the school 705-436-3600 and press 1 to leave a
message. Include the students name, spell the students last
name, teacher, reason for absence and expected date of return in
your message. This service is available 24 hours a day for your
convenience. If your child is absent and no message has been
left with Safe Arrival, parents, guardians and emergency con-
tacts will be called until we reach someone who can verify your
childs absence.
On bus cancellation days, it is assumed that students who dont
attend because of the bus cancellations have stayed home be-
cause of the weather. This includes students who walk to school.
For both bus students and walking students, the absence will be
marked as 'G' (General Absence day), and it won't affect attend-
ance records.
Please use this necessary tool to ensure the safety of our stu-
dents.
Summer school offers upgrading, credits, prep-
aration and more
Registration is still available for SCDSBs summer
school courses. Students in grades 7 to 12 can reg-
ister for credit courses, upgrades, numeracy prep,
co-op, travel opportunities and leadership camp
offerings. Summer school programs are offered
throughout July and August. The travel courses are
offered during July only. Details, locations and
registration information can be found at The
Learning Centres website: http://
www.thelearningcentres.com/learning-centres-
programs/summer-school.
First Rider Program prepares first time JK/SK/Primary
bus riders
The Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium
(SCSTC) offers a free First Rider Program for first-time
school bus riders, which includes a ride on a real school
bus. This safety program is provided by the SCSTC, in
partnership with our school bus operators, to educate stu-
dents and their families of the rules and responsibilities on
and around the school bus. Sessions will take place in Au-
gust across Simcoe County. Parents/guardians and their
children attending any school in Simcoe County may at-
tend any of the sessions. For more information and First
Rider session dates, see the SCSTC website at: http://
main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/safety.


The Eye SeeEye Learn program provides compre-
hensive eye exams by local optometrists to Junior
Kindergarten students. The eye exams are covered
under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
when parents show their childs health card. There is
no out-of-pocket cost for the eye exam and if the child
requires a pair of glasses, they will receive them free
of charge courtesy of the participating Eye SeeEye
Learn sponsors (APPENDIX A).

The Eye SeeEye Learn program was developed to
raise awareness among parents about the importance
of having their children's eyes checked upon starting
school. The Ontario Association of Optometrists rec-
ognizes the important link between eye health and
learning, and recommends comprehensive eye exam-
inations for all children entering Kindergarten.
Students entering Junior Kindergarten in 2014-2015
are eligible to participate between July 1, 2014 and
June 30, 2015.

Action
Program staff are preparing packages for students
registered for Kindergarten at all Simcoe County Dis-
trict School Board schools and APPENDIX A will be
included for parents in all packages. You may wish to
share this information in an upcoming school newslet-
ter to families and with your school council.

Contact Information
Questions regarding the Eye See Eye Learn program
may be directed to Jackie Kavanagh Superintendent
of Education at (705) 734-6363 ext. 11638 or jka-
vanagh@scdsb.on.ca.




Immunizations required for school attendance
As of July 1, 2014, the Immunization School Pupils Act
(ISPA) has added three new vaccines that students require
for entry to school: meningococcal disease; pertussis
(whooping cough) and varicella (chickenpox). These three
vaccines are addition to existing requirements for proof of
immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles,
mumps and rubella. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health
Unit (SMDHU) is required under the ISPA to collect and
maintain up-to-date records of all the above immunizations
for every child registered in school within Simcoe County
and the District of Muskoka. Now is a good time to contact
your health care provider to discuss your childs immuniza-
tion needs in light of the new legislation. Parents are re-
quired to contact the health unit to update immunization
records for their children or provide a valid affidavit. Visit
the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website for fur-
ther information: http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/
(click on Topics, then Immunization).
Bus delay notification: Subscription service from trans-
portation consortium
Did you know that you can subscribe to updates from the
Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium about
your child's bus and any delays? Parents/students can sign
up for email notification of delays by students bus route
number (no personal information required). The email sub-
scription service is available at http://
www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/ - click on View bus de-
lays, and then click on the subscription sign in the right
corner.
Supervision Prior to School

Supervision on our playground does not
begin prior to 9:05 AM.

If your child(ren) are arriving at school earlier than 9:05
AM, they will not be supervised.
.
Please ensure that they do not leave home so early that they
will arrive before 9:05 AM.

As well, there is no after school supervision. Students must
leave the school property once the 3:40 PM bell rings.


Attendance matters

Being present and on-time at school is an important skill to
teach your child. Patterns of attendance are established during
the early years of schooling and there is a direct relationship
between attendance and achievement.
Being late for school also affects student learning. If a child is
just 10 minutes late for class every day, they will miss over 30
hours of instruction over the course of the school year. Poor
attendance makes it difficult for students to form positive peer
relationships and students that have learning difficulties are put
at even greater risk when they miss school frequently.
Here are some tips to help with attendance and punctuality:
Talk with your child about why it is important to attend
school regularly - give specific examples of how education can
help them in their life.
Make sure that your child stays healthy by eating properly,
exercising and getting enough sleep.
Lead by example; if children see their parents missing work
frequently, they may expect to be able to do the same thing.
If your child is having a specific issue at school that is causing
them to not want to attend, speak to school staff as soon as pos-
sible so we can work with you to solve the problem.
New website provides math help for parents
and students
The Ministry of Education has launched Mathies
(www.mathies.ca), a new website designed to
help parents support their children in math. The
site includes activities, learning tools and games
for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Getting your news from the source
For parents, its important to get accurate information about
whats going on at your school and school board. Please feel free
to call the school at any time if you have questions or concerns.
Here is our school website: www.goodfellowps.com. There are also
some helpful links on the SCDSB website that may be of interest:
For information on the dates for the holiday break, P.A.
Days and March Break, see the School Year Calendars page
here: http://www.scdsb.on.ca/Schools/Pages/School-Year-
Calendars.aspx
For media releases and event information, visit the News
section at: http://www.scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/Pages/
News.aspx?y=2013
For information on Capital Planning topics such as Accom-
modation Reviews, Attendance Area Reviews, and Facility Part-
nerships, visit:
http://www.scdsb.on.ca/Board/Capital-Planning/Pages/Capital-
Planning.aspx
Through our newly-launched blog, Sharing Simcoe (http://
sharingsimcoe.com/), we share stories of some of the amazing
people involved in our schools. The blog features stories and tips
from our own in-house experts, and experts we work with in the
community.
For school bus transportation information, visit the Simcoe County
Student Transportation Consortiums website at: http://
main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/. And remember to bookmark the
school bus information page at: http://simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/
for bus delay and cancellation updates on those snowy mornings.
KISS AND RIDE

Thank you to those parents who drop off their children and
move along the line. Remember we do not want vehicles left
running and unattended. In the winter months, please re-
mind your children not to climb the snow hills beside the
kiss and ride to avoid anyone from slipping in front of a car.
Safety first at Goodfellow P.S.
Look for the pylons and please do not drive down the bus
lane between 9:05 and 9:20.

We must keep the area safe and clear while the students
are disembarking from the bus.
Follow us to stay current with school board news
Be the first to know about new programs and initiatives by
subscribing to receive news from www.scdsb.on.ca. Find sto-
ries and tips on our blog at www.sharingsimcoe.com.
Join the conversation: Follow us on Twitter @scdsb_schools
and Like Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) on
Facebook.


We kindly ask that you send your
child with pencils, pens, erasers, for
the school year. In addition, it is al-
so beneficial if your child has their
own glue stick, markers and ear
buds for computer use. All of these
items can be found at the dollar
store.


YMCA Child Care
Before and After School Program
Will be available at Goodfellow Public School!
Register today for September 2014
Fees
Before and After School $18.50/day
Before School Only $ 9.25/day
After School Only $13.50/day

Fee Subsidy may be available for families who qualify.

For more information on how to register, please call
YMCA Child Care 705-431-5581
For further information regarding the Before and After School Program please visit:
International Languages Program register now for fall
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers a free International Languages Pro-
gram for elementary school students and credit language program for secondary school students to
give students the chance to learn a new language or maintain their native language. The elemen-
tary student program runs from September 2014 to May 2015 on Saturday mornings (9 to 11:30
a.m.) at the Learning Centres in Barrie and Bradford. Languages taught include Farsi, German,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tamil and Urdu. The secondary
school program offers German, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish at the Barrie Learning Centre.
The language courses are offered from September to December 2014 (Semester 1) and February to
June 2015 (Semester 2), on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For more information and to register,
visit www.thelearningcentres.com.
How to become a School Board Trustee
A new Board of Trustees will be elected during the 2014 Municipal Elections on Oct. 27, 2014.
Public school supporters who would like to become a Simcoe County District School Board Trus-
tee can submit their nomination papers at the lead municipal office now. Information on running
for Trustee, including a list of areas and lead offices, is available at www.scdsb.on.ca. Click on
Board and 2014 Election.
Trustees are directly accountable to the community. They:
maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being, and participate in making decisions
that benefit the entire board
establish policy direction
annually approve the budget to ensure that financial resources are allocated to achieve the de-
sired results
prepare for and participate in all committee and board meetings
respond to the concerns of parents and others
The Simcoe County District School Board has 11 elected trustees and one First Nation Trustee ap-
pointed by the Chippewas of Rama and Beausoleil First Nations. The First Nation Trustee alter-
nates every four years. Chippewas of Rama First Nation will appoint the next First Nation Trustee.


Front doors will be locked during school day starting
September 2, 2014
Last summer, front door intercom and video technology was in-
stalled at our school. The same technology was installed at all el-
ementary schools in our school board.
The technology was funded by the Ontario Government as part
of a program called Safe Welcome. The intention is for all ele-
mentary schools in Ontario to have front entrance doors locked
during the school day.
We plan to start using the system September 2, 2014. Our doors
will be locked during class time only. To access the building dur-
ing this time, you will need to ring the buzzer.
Staff will be responsible for checking the monitor and buzzing
visitors in. Its one more way we can monitor who is visiting our
school. It will help us ensure all visitors sign in at the office.
Our primary teachers will be showing their classes the new tech-
nologywe are calling it a doorbell. I will also make an an-
nouncement for all students so they know they will need to use
the doorbell if they arrive late for school, or return to school after
an appointment.
I wanted to make sure you were aware of this security enhance-
ment at our school. As always, if you have any questions, please
call or visit the office.

FROM MAY 1st - JUNE 30th

Order GINO's PIZZA "GOODFELLOW FAMILY SPECIAL" for $19.99 and $2 FROM EVERY ORDER comes back to our CHIL-
DRENS CLASSROOMS!

Call #705-436-5555

Includes: 1 large pizza with 2 toppings
6 breadsticks or 1 loaf garlic bread
1/2 pound of wedges or 1/2 pound of fries
3 cans pop
1 dipping sauce

*add a medium cheese pizza for only $5 extra


If Goodfellow school orders more than 200 "Family Specials" in 2 months we can win additional funding and soccer balls
for our school!



Permissions and Informed Consent - Social workers in school
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to sup-
porting the mental health and well-being of all students. Consistent with
that goal, the SCDSB provides consultation and counselling services on-
site by both SCDSB employed registered social workers as well as ap-
proved community service agencies for students in both elementary and
secondary schools.
These support services are governed under the guidelines of the Educa-
tion Act, Child and Family Services Act (CFSA), Personal Health Infor-
mation Act (PHIPA), SCDSBs APM A8550, Protocol for Collaborative
Agreements with External Agencies or Individual Practitioners in the Ar-
eas of Regulated Health Professionals and Paraprofessionals and Regulat-
ed Social Service Professional and Paraprofessionals, as well as the On-
tario Ministry of Educations PPM 149, Protocol for Partnerships and Ex-
ternal Agencies for Provision of Services by Regulated Health Profession-
als.
Consistent with age-of-consent guidelines as laid out in the CFSA, a stu-
dent 12 years-of-age and older can provide informed consent as to wheth-
er he/she wishes parent/guardian/caregiver be informed and involved in
the process however, the students wishes will prevail. As a best-practice,
SCDSB social workers and community partners are expected to encour-
age students to involve their parent/guardian/caregiver in the process. For
students 11 years-of-age and under, parent/guardian/caregiver informed
consent is required prior to any service being provided to a student, re-
gardless of provider.
Personal health information (subject to limitations as set out on the con-
sent form), may only be shared with SCDSB staff who are working di-
rectly with the student (i.e. classroom teacher, principal, guidance coun-
sellor, etc.) on a limited need to know basis. The SCDSB collects and
uses personal health information only as is reasonably necessary for the
purpose of planning and delivery of educational programs and services.
Please contact the school principal if you would like additional infor-
mation about the services available to support your child. A copy of the
SCDSBs PHIPA Statement is available on request through the school as
well as posted on the SCDSBs website (www.scdsb.on.ca).
Schools in for Summer!


The Preparatory Program in summer school is where students
can improve their Numeracy skills in an interactive and en-
gaging environment. Students entering grades 7, 8, or 9 in
September 2014 may be interested in attending summer
school in order to prepare for the up-coming school year.
The program runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm,
August 11-22, 2014. Summer school sites are established in
six locations throughout the county and limited busing is
available.

Please visit www.student.scdsb.on.ca to access the online
registration tool or contact your childs teacher or school ad-
ministrative staff for registration forms and information. You
can also contact your local learning centre or visit
www.thelearningcentres.com for more information.






A NEW Magazine Sale Is Coming Fall
2014!
MAGAZINES AND MEMORIES!



Coming Fall 2014, we will have our annual
Magazine Subscription Program (including
more digital magazines!) and also an op-
portunity to purchase Personalized Photo
Memory Products including Photo Books,
Labels, Cards, Calendars, Posters, Note-
pads and more!

Youll experience super easy upload and
design of your products on-line with deliv-
ery right to your home. If you plan to de-
sign your own photo products this year,
please order through our fundraiser and
youll support our school at the same
time.

If you are eager to renew your subscrip-
tions before the official campaign begins,
you can support our students at any time
by shopping on-line!

Just visit www.QSP.ca and search for our
school name.
(If you renew with the publishers directly
the school does not receive profits.)

Questions? QSP Customer service is always
available at 1-800-667-2536


Triple P Positive Parenting Real Solutions for Real Parents

Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, or somewhere in between, there are sure to be times when youve struggled
with your childs behaviour. Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, can help. From bedtime problems to tantrums and
homework to chores, Triple P is an effective parenting program that helps parents to make small changes that can make a
big difference.

To find out more about Triple P, call Your Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday or visit the new Triple P Ontario Website at www.triplepontario.ca.

Solving Homework Problems

Children need good study habits and routines in order to be successful at homework. However, for some children home-
work can be a time of stress. Sometimes children have problems with homework because of poor planning, because they
dont understand the work or because they would rather be doing something else. Parents can help children develop good
homework routines with preparation, encouragement and by showing an interest in the work that they are doing.

To find out more, call Your Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Fri-
day and ask about Triple P Positive Parenting Program solutions for homework problems or visit the new Triple P Ontario
website at www.triplepontario.ca.

Meal Time

Learning to sit at a table with others and using utensils is a difficult task for preschoolers and young children. Parents need
to have realistic expectations about what their child can do, as well as what and how much they can eat. Problems can
often be prevented by establishing a mealtime routine, preparing your child ahead of time, explaining the rules, talking
about rewards and consequences for certain behaviours, and having everything ready before seating your child at the ta-
ble. Mealtimes are a great place for families to get together, catch up on their day and enjoy one anothers company. To
encourage the behaviour you like, try to stay calm and praise your child when he or she is eating well and following the
rules. As your child develops good eating habits you wont have to remind them as much about what is expected at
mealtimes.

For more information you can call Your Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-5720 and speak with
a public health nurse about Triple P- Positive Parenting Program or visit the new Triple P Ontario website at
www.triplepontario.ca.

Shopping with Children

Is your child misbehaving whenever you go shopping? Disruptive behaviourwhining, getting lost, throwing tantrumscan
happen when children are tired and are expected to be patient for too long. As a parent, part of your role is to teach your
child how to behave responsibly when you are out shopping. Learn to make shopping with your child a more enjoyable ac-
tivity by calling Your Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Ask about the Triple P tip sheet on shopping with children or visit the new Triple P Ontario Website at
www.triplepontario.ca for more parenting information.



Chores and Your Children
Responsibility for regular chores helps children learn self-discipline, how to apply themselves to a job and how to help with
the running of the household. Having them help out around the house also frees up a little more time for the family for other
activities. Ask what chores your child would like to do, draw up a job roster and talk about consequences and rewards for
chores done satisfactorily.

To find out more about encouraging your child to do chores call Your Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-
7520 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and ask about the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program tip sheet on chores,
or visit the new Triple P Ontario website at www.triplepontario.ca for more parenting information.






Serving up Mealtime Magic for Your Family

When was the last time your family sat down together to eat a meal?

Given the fast pace of life, it can be very challenging to find time for family meals.

Family meals allow you to connect with each other and catch up on the day. Eating together allows parents to be good role
models for healthy eating. Children in turn learn to eat and enjoy nutritious foods.

Make time for family meals. Aim for at least three family meals per week. If you cant get everyone together for dinner, plan a
family meal at breakfast or lunch. Keep the focus of meals on each other by making the dinner table a technology-free zone.

Plan ahead. Decide what meals you will have on certain nights. Prepare food for two meals so that on busy days, you can
reheat the leftovers.

Be creative. Use Canadas Food Guide (www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide) to choose nutritious items from the four food
groups. Eat the same healthy foods you are asking your children to eat, and practise the mealtime manners you want them to
master.

No one says sitting down together for a family meal is easy; however, it is well worth the effort.

For more information you can call Your Health Co

For more information you can call Your Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 and speak with a public health
nurse or click on the health unit website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org for information and tips on parenting go to
www.triplepontario.ca.

Quality Time

Our days are so full, how do you find quality time with your child so they feel safe, secure, and loved? Quality time doesnt
have to be a long time! Spend frequent, small amounts of time with your child doing things you both enjoy. This can be a chat
in the car, or a quick game of chase in the park It is taking advantage of times together to be affectionate, show interest in your
child, and teach new skills along the way. Your child will be more likely to show the same caring qualities to others.

Some Ideas!
When your child wants to show you something, stop what you are doing and pay attention. Your child will feel accepted
and appreciated.
Give your child physical attention hugs, cuddles, high fives, and being close to you.
Praise your child when he does something you would like to see more of. Descriptive praise helps children learn and they
are more likely to do it again.
Teach new skills by showing the skill, then giving your child an opportunity to practice. A parent can assist a child to brush
her teeth. Prompt the child, We brush our teeth two times a day. Follow with descriptive praise, Great tooth-brushing,
well done!
Look after yourself. Find time to do something you enjoy and unwind. It is difficult to be a calm, relaxed parent if you are
stressed, anxious or depressed.
For more information you can call Your Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 and speak with
a public health nurse or click on the health unit website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org or go to www.triplepontario.ca.




Water safety tips to help keep kids safe

Did you know 570 children drowned in Canada in the last 10 years? This equals the number of
children in 10 full school buses (Parachute Canada, 2014). Some tips to keep children safe
around water this summer:
Supervision is key - 90% of shallow water drowning among children occurred when an adult
was absent.
Stay within sight and arms reach when a child is in or near water including: pools, bathtubs,
lakes, rivers and streams.
Put down your electronic devices; listening isnt enough to prevent drowning. Most drowning
is silent and occurs in just a few seconds.
Swimming lessons allow children to gain confidence around water. Remember, lessons dont
provide kids with special protection; supervision is always needed.
Young children and weak swimmers should wear life jackets in or around the water. You and
your child should always wear life jackets when riding in a boat.
Fence your pool; 7 out of 10 cases of child drowning can be prevented with four-sided pool
fencing.
Tips for safe sun exposure

Sun protection is important for children and youth. It only takes one bad sunburn in childhood to
increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Here are some sun safety tips:
Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Apply sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes be-
fore going out in the sun. Always follow label instructions.
Apply sunscreen to all exposed areas of skin including the nose, ears, back of neck, tops of
feet etc. Reapply every 2 to 3 hours and after perspiring or swimming.
Use sunscreen even on cloudy, hazy or foggy days; even in the winter.
Wear loose, long sleeved shirts and pants, a large brimmed hat and sunglasses.
Remember: harmful sun rays are most intense between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
When outdoors between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. ensure shade (either natural or artificial) is availa-
ble for children.
Indoor tanning is no safer than tanning in the sun.
Playground safety tips

The playground is a fun place for students. But, accidents can happen. To increase safety, teach
children how to use playground equipment and play safely. You can increase safety by:
removing cords and drawstrings on hoods, hats and jackets
tucking in all loose clothing
teaching children to be aware of moving swings and at the bottom of slides
teaching children not to tie ropes to slides and other playground equipment
For more information, visit Safe Kids Canada at www.safekidscanada.ca.







Jr. Kindergarten classes will be starting on September 4th.



Important Upcoming Dates
EQAO: Grade 3 June 2
EQAO: Grade 6 June 3
Welcome to Kindergarten June 4
PA Day June 6
Track (Regionals) Sunnybrae June 11
Kindergarten Graduation June 18 & 19
Grade 8 Graduation June 24
Report Cards June 25
Last day of School June 27
First Day of School SK8 Sept 2
First Day of School JK only Sept 4







SchoolCash Online Program now at our school
The SchoolCash Online program is being rolled
out across the county during this school year. The
program offers parents the option to pay online for
field trips, lunch days and other items. You can use
a secure online account to process payments, and
can either make a one-time payment for each item
as it occurs, or load money to carry a balance in the
online account to make payments in the future. The
SCDSB is now starting to test the credit card op-
tion which will be available at a later date. To cre-
ate an online account, go to https://
simcoecounty.schoolcashonline.com.
Simcoe Community Services Inclusion Excel-
lence Awards
The Inclusion Excellence Awards were estab-
lished in 2007 by Simcoe Community Services
to acknowledge the efforts of educators who
creatively and meaningfully sought out ways in
which students who have an intellectual disabil-
ity could belong and excel alongside their class-
mates. These awards acknowledge educators
who look for opportunities in their school envi-
ronment where everyone can excel. Over the
past seven years, teachers, educational assis-
tants, vice principals and principals have been
acknowledged. If you know of someone who
goes above and beyond as an educator, consider
nominating them for this award. Contact Reet
Skelton at rskel-
ton@simcoecommunityservices.ca or 705-726-
9082 ext. 2238 for more details, or visit http://
www.simcoecommunityservices.ca/.

Here are some more updates from Goodfellow Pub-
lic School. It is certainly a busy and exciting time of
year!

1. QSP: it is now time to do your magazine renew-
als online.

2. Goodfellow Family Deal at Gino's Pizza: Gino's
Innisfil will donate $2.00 (10%) for every Goodfellow
Deal that it sells during the months of May and June
in 2014 (starts May 1st and ends June 30th). This is
an easy way for our school to earn fundraising dol-
lars. Just order the Goodfellow Deal from Gino's Piz-
za for $19.99 plus tax. The deal consists of 1 large
pizza with 2 toppings, 6 bread sticks or 1 loaf of gar-
lic bread, 1/2 pound of wedges or 1/2 pound of fries,
2 cans of pop, 1 dipping sauce. If you'd like to add a
medium cheese pizza it is $5.00 extra. For the
school, Gino's will also add in bonus money and free
soccer balls as an incentive if the school reaches
200+ or 300+ orders!
Thank you for your support of Goodfellow Public
School.