WELCOME/BIENVENUE to U.P.S.

FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION

If you are thinking of registering your child in grade 1 French Immersion, please do so before March 1st.  This will assist with number of staff members and classes required.  You may register anytime at the school.  There will be an Open House in May where you and your child may visit the grade 1 classrooms. The Durham District School Board will hold a French Immersion Parent's Information Night at the Education Centre on April 29, 2010.

Below are some websites that you may find helpful:

A Treasure Chest for French Immersion Parents: http://ddsb.durham.edu.on.ca/pdf/Treasure_Chest.pdf

Fun in French: http://ddsb.durham.edu.on.ca/Programs/French_Immersion_Progr_Inform/Music_Fun_in_French/Fun-in-French.htm

Canadian Parents for French (Durham Chapter): http://cpfchapters.ca/durham/

U.P.S. WINTER OLYMPICS

U.P.S. will be holding its own Winter Olympics on Thursday Feb. 11th in the morning.  Each class has been assigned a country.  Students will learn about their country, their flag, listen to their National Athem, etc.  The entire school will meet together on Thursday Feb. 11th for our own Opening Ceremonies.  We will then spend the rest of the morning competing in various Olympic sports out in the field.  The staff and students are already excited!  Many students will take an active interest in the games when they begin and will cheer for the country their class was assigned.

HEARTS for HAITI

Uxbridge Public School community has been doing their part to raise money for the Haitian community. To date on our 'Toonie Tuesdays' have raised close to $900 dollars, with one more Tuesday to go!  Funds raised will go to the "Me to We" foundation where Craig Keilburger keeps the "Me to We" team and SCC posted on his twitter page.

Funds will be matched dollar for dollar by the federal government.