Coupon Book Fundraiser
PDS is in the last week of its Coupon Book Fundraiser. There are great money-saving options to be had for only $15!
Students are reminded to return any unsold sample books to PDS by the end of the week.
If you would like a coupon book, feel free to contact the school office at 204-325-8203.
Spirit Week 2021 Winners - Apr. 5/21
Mar. 22-26 was Spirit Week 2021 at PDS. Competition was tight between several classes as they jockeyed for first place. In the end, Mrs. LaPeare's Gr. 6 class pulled ahead. Students of 6AL will get to enjoy a Subway lunch to celebrate their win. Thanks to all the students and staff that participated by showing their school spirit - it was a fun and creative way to lead us into Spring Break.
Winkler Minor Ball Registration - Mar. 1/21
Interested in playing Winkler Minor Ball? Registration details can be found here: Winkler_Minor_Ball.pdf
You READ, You SCORE Winners - Mar. 1/21
It was great to see students' enthusiasm and effort in earning points for their teams during You READ, You SCORE!
7/8KD Chaos pulled into an early lead in the Senior Division, while 5RP Maple Leafs took an early lead in the Junior Division.
7/8KD Chaos forged ahead and strengthened their lead throughout February. 5RP Maple Leafs saw competition from several of the Junior Division teams and had to work hard to maintain the lead. Both of these classes' efforts paid off - they are the winners of the pizza parties, including ice-cream for dessert!
Morning Checkup - Jan. 27/21
We have noticed lately that some students are reporting feeling unwell upon their arrival at school. In order for our schools to remain open to in-class learning, it is imperative that we all take extra precautions to send only healthy children to the school campus.
EVERY MORNING – check for these symptoms and follow the guidelines on page 2 of the attached letter:
Fever/chills Runny nose
Cough Muscle aches
Sore throat/hoarse voice Fatigue
Difficulty breathing Pink Eye
Loss of taste or smell Headache
Stomach aches, Nausea, Vomiting or Diarrhea Skin rash of unknown cause
Public Health urges anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 as outlined on page 2 of the attached letter should isolate and get tested for COVID-19. If you get tested for COVID-19, or there is a household member who is symptomatic, the entire household needs to self-isolate pending COVID-19 test results. Public Health will provide further instructions on isolation.
If you choose to not get tested, Public Health recommendations are that you isolate for at least 10 days, and until you no longer have symptoms for 24 hours. Even if your child is feeling mildly ill, please follow Public Health guidelines.
In any case where you might have questions concerning your child’s wellness, please do not hesitate to contact Health Links at 1-888-315-9257 or 1-204-788-8200 to speak with a health professional.
Check out the guidelines on page 2 here: PDS_letter_Jan_2021_health_screening.pdf
Interim Superintendent Letter re: Remote Learning - Dec. 8/20
When classes resume after Christmas Break, Remote Learning will take place for Gr. 7-12 students for the first two weeks (Jan 4-15). At PDS, this impacts the Gr. 7 and 8 students. Students will be bringing home a copy of the Interim Superintendent's letter, which has importand information on the back, pertaining specifically to PDS Gr. 4-6 students. To read the Interim Superintendent's letter, click here: Interim_Superintendent_Letter_to_all_Dec820.pdf
Need Help with TEAMS? - Nov. 30/20
Not sure how to use TEAMS? Student files can now be accessed in TEAMS - even from home (so no more excuses about not being able to do your homework). 😀
Thanks to GVC for putting together some very helpful and easy-to-follow tutorials for TEAMS. Click here: GVC Home (gvsd.ca) and then click on the TEAMS icon in the centre of their homepage.
Special Message From Nick Nurse - Nov. 18/20
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/rdDin-sbD1k
Encouraging words from Coach Nurse to our Prairie Dale students. Nick Nurse is the Head Coach of the Toronto Raptors.
He coached the team to their first ever NBA championship in 2019. He is the NBA Coach of the Year and Head Coach of our Canadian National Team.
Office365 for Students - Nov. 18/20
Students often need access to their files as they work on homework in the evenings or on weekends. They will also need access to TEAMS in the event that we would need to go back to remote learning. It is important for students to practice accesssing TEAMS and OneDrive (where their files are stored electronically). Please click the link for login instructions: Student_Office365__Instructions.pdf
Orange Is The New Level - Nov. 2/20
The Province of Manitoba has declared Southern Health to be in Level Orange as of today, November 2, 2020. That means changes in our community and schools. Please check out the summary of changes for GVSD: Restricted_Level_Orange_Oct._30_2020.pdf
Mandatory Mask Update - Sept 22/20
The Manitoba Government, together with Public Health, has provided us with updated mandatory mask use expectations. Please read the information available in the following documents. If you have questions, please call PDS at 204-325-8203 and we will do our very best to assist you.
Guidance_on_Mask_Wearing_Addendum_September_18_2020.pdf
Letter_-_Mandatory_Mask_Use_-_Sept._22_2020.pdf
Help Keep Our School Safe - Sept. 18/20
We are off to a healthy start at PDS and we want to keep it that way! Please practise the following steps to prevent illness as much as possible.
Back to School Expectations - Aug. 14/20
Education Minister, Kelvin Goertzen, has released details of what the return to school will look like for parents, students, and school staff.
Please familiarize yourself with the expectations in these provincial documents:
