PDS & GVSD Calendars
As summer holidays are just around the corner... we are already looking ahead to our 22/23 school year. Click on the link below for the PDS September calendar and the GVSD year calendar.
Stingers Badminton
Congratulations to our Stingers badminton teams on an incredible season! Though our season was short, our teams showed tremendous growth and success!
Spirit Week
Monday - Parent Day (bring an item to treat like your baby for a day)
Tuesday - Celebrity Day (dress like your celebrity doppelganger or your favourite celebrity)
Wednesday - High School Stereotype Day (dress like a character from a 90’s movie, a nerd, jock, etc.)
Thursday - ABC Day (dress like someone whose name starts with the same first letter as your name)
Friday - Anything But a Backpack Day (carry your school items in an item other than a backpack)
I Love to Read Month
I Love To Read Month is just around the corner! This year we are ”Going for Gold” with the “Reading Olympics”
Each class will create a flag to represent their class. Each student will work hard to read as much as possible through the month and log the minutes they read each week. They must have a parent initial the log sheet after every reading session.
Aim for a minimum of 15 minutes each day!
Every Monday, class totals will be added and draw tickets will be handed out!
Click on the links below for the calendar and more information.
Returning to In Class Learning
We are excited to welcome back students at Prairie Dale School after the brief one week remote learning period following the winter break. Students are set to return to in class learning on Monday, January 17th.
Here are some reminders regarding mask wearing as we move to the restricted level (orange) of the pandemic response system.
Non-medical masks are required indoors for all K to 12 students unless valid mask exemption letters have been issued from their health care provider. Mesh masks, neck gaiters, or face shields are not acceptable. This requirement includes wearing masks in the classroom and while riding the bus. Masks may be removed indoors for the purpose of eating, drinking and short, infrequent mask breaks where there is physical distancing of two metres (six feet). Students must wear a mask while in the gym, even while participating in the athletic activity.
Remote Learning Jan 10-14 2022
Remote Learning will take place from Jan 10/22 to Jan 14/22. Learning packages will be available for pickup on Jan 10/22. Please ensure packages are picked up and completed. Click here to read details from GVSD: Superintendent_Letter_Remote_Learning_K-12_Jan_6_2022.pdf
Public Health Orders for Indoor Youth Sport
As you have likely heard by now, Manitoba Health has announced new restrictions to help curb the spread of the virus in the fourth wave of the pandemic. As per Public Health, the following new order applies to indoor recreational school sports effective Dec 6, 2021. This does not apply to physical education classes or intramural activities taking place within the school at recess or noon hour. Please click the link below to view the Public Health Order regarding indoor sports.
Have You Travelled?
Have you and your children travelled outside of Manitoba recently?
Here is a clear and concise document about travel and returning to school. Can_My_Child_Attend_School_After_Returning_From_Travel_V1.pdf
Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoeboxes
Samaritan’s Purse Christmas shoeboxes are a great opportunity to share happiness and hope with children around the world! Last year, PDS students and staff were able to raise $2000.00 towards this project. We paid for supplies and shipping costs for 50 shoeboxes sent to children age 10-14 in several countries around the globe. This year, we would love to match, or better yet, surpass our fundraising efforts from last Christmas. If you want to be a part of helping children in need, please consider sending a donation to school with your child between November 1-10. Join us in fundraising to pack shoeboxes and spread the joy of the Christmas season to children in need!
Boys Win Zone Championship
Congratulations to the Stinger boys soccer team! The team went undefeated this season. Prairie Dale was matched up against Altona in the finals where they won an exciting game with a score of 3-2 to win the Zone Championship! Way to go Stingers!
Immediate Changes to Mask Wearing in Manitoba Schools
The Department of Education has just announced increases to the wearing of masks inside public schools, including GVSD schools such as Prairie Dale.
Effective Wednesday, October 6th, 2021, students and staff will be required to wear a mask when inside school buildings, regardless if they have a 6ft bubble. The only time they may be pulled down will be for lunch, playing band instruments, or for a teacher-directed "short and infrequent" mask break. This includes wearing masks when in the gym. Soccer, like recesses, is outdoors and will not be affected by the new requirements.
If you have any questions reguarding this departmenal mandate, please do not hesitate to be in touch with our school office.
Terry Fox Run
Prairie Dale School is proud to be taking part in Terry’s Marathon of Hope to continue Terry’s legacy. This year’s event might look a little different, but the end result remains the same; to raise funds for cancer research. While we may not be able to come together as a a whole school group, we are still united as a strong school community and we can still carry on Terry’s dream of a world without cancer. Students will walk/run a route during their scheduled PE class on . We are asking students to bring in a loonie, a toonie, or whatever they can by Wednesday, September 29th to do our part at Prairie Dale School to raise money for cancer research. Thank for supporting this event. Let’s remind ourselves of Terry’s courage and determination as we fundraise for cancer research this year!
Ready to Take the Field!
The Stingers soccer teams have been hard at work with tryouts and practices. The regular season will kickoff at Pine Ridge School on September 21 with the first game beginning at 4:00. The first home game at PDS will be on September 23 against Parkland School. If you plan to come cheer on the yellow and black, spectators are encouraged to follow public helath recommendations of physical distancing between households. Go Stingers!
PDS Return to School Arrangements
We are so excited to see our students return to school on Sept. 8th!
Some of the things to keep in mind: (Click here for complete document: Return_to_School_Plan_-_PDS_September_2021.pdf )
- The school day starts at 8:55 a.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m.
- Recesses and lunch will be staggered.
- Gr. 4-6 will be cohorted.
- Masks will need to be worn in common areas and when social distancing can't be maintained.
- Hand hygiene will continue to be followed.
- The playground will be split into zones to allow for cohorts.
- Any and all vaccinations will require parental consent.
September School Zones
Goodbye August, hello September!
This means the 30 km/h speed zones are in effect again from the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..
Remember to slow down and watch for children crossing the streets at Hespeler Ave and Church St.
