Stittsville - Westwind Public School
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It is now official. The new Stittsville elementary school at 111 Hartsmere Drive will be named Westwind Public School. The school is named after one of the first developments in our school zone called Westwind Farms. The school's library will be named the Daisey Jinkinson Library - after a beloved Stittsville area teacher. Thank you to all families and community members who provided input and support throughout the naming process.
First Day of School
The first day of school is almost upon us. Westwind staff are waiting with excitement to welcome our new families. School will open on Sept. 6th. Staff will be available from 9:00a.m. to greet families with children in grades 1 to 5. Kindergarten children will be involved in orientation meetings inside the school. Homeroom teachers will be located in the school yard at the back of the building with class lists and signs indicating their name, grade and room numbers. Other staff will be available to support parents in locating the appropriate class. Grade 2, 2/3 and 3 teachers will be meeting students on the basketball court to the west of the building. Grade 3/4, 1 and 1/2 teachers will be on the asphalt between the kinder yard and the junior play structure. Grade 4 and 5 teachers will be on the asphalt on the east side of the building next to the library. In the event of rain, we will move indoors. Gr. 1 and 1 /2 students will go to the library. Students in grade 2 to grade 5 should proceed to the 2nd floor. A map of the upstairs classes and class lists will be posted in the main foyer and upstairs in the alcove in the center of the school. We look forward to seeing you on September 6th.
Kindergarten Orientation
We will be offering a staggered entry process for JK and SK students to ease the transition to school.
On Sept. 6th and 7th welcome activities will take place and parents and children will be invited to attend school at a specific time. Families will have the opportunity to meet the kindergarten teams and tour the classrooms. Bussing will not be provided for kindergarten students on these days.
All SK students will begin full day attendance on Sept. 8th. A portion of the JK students will attend on Sept. 8th and the other portion, on Sept. 9th. All JK and SK students will be in full attendance on Sept. 12th.
The Extended Day Program will begin on Sept. 8th for all kindergarten children. JK children enrolled in the Extended Day program will be attending school with the first group on Sept. 8th. Information regarding kindergarten orientation activities will be forwarded to parents in August.
Summer Registration
Westwind Public School ,at 111 Hartsmere Drive, will be open for registration on Wednesday Aug. 31st, Thursday Sept. 1st and Friday Sept. 2nd from 9:00 - 4:00pm. If you need to contact the school on Monday Aug. 29th or Tuesday Aug. 30th, you may e-mail our Office Administrator, Dana van Gulik at dana.van.gulik@ocdsb.ca
List of school supplies
A common list of school supplies has been developed for students in grades JK-3 and grades 4 - 8 by the Board. This list of supplies is strictly voluntary. If you choose to purchase the supplies listed, please send them in with your child during the first week of school.
OCDSB School Supplies List
School Hours:
The school hours for the NEW Stittsville school will be 9:15 am - 3:45 pm.
The school day is organized as follows:
9:15 - 11:15 Instructional Period
11:15 - 11:40 1st Recess break
11:40 - 12:05 1st Nutrition Break
12:05 - 2:05 Instructional Period
2:05 - 2:25 2nd Recess break
2:25 - 2:45 2nd Nutrition Break
2:45 - 3:45 Instructional Period
Extended Day Program begins in September 2011 at the NEW Stittsville ES
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board will be offering Extended Day care (before and after school) at the New Stittsville Elementary School. The program will run from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, including P.A. Days, the first week of Christmas Break, March Break and the summer months (beginning July 2012).
Registration forms have been forwarded to all parents who expressed an interest on a recent survey. The Extended Day Program office will be contacting parents shortly to confirm their registration. We urge you not to give up existing childcare arrangements until your application has been approved.
Childcare will be provided from 7:00 - 9:00a.m. and from 3:45 – 6:00p.m. Students will be placed in age appropriate groupings and the program will be staffed by Early Childhood Educators and Early Childhood Assistants. The cost for the program is $20.00 per day and $10.00 for morning or afternoon care. The Extended Day program will begin on September 8th. If you have any questions regarding the program, please call the Extended Day Program office at (613) 239-2378.
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