December 9th, 2024
Happy Monday, Coronation Families,
Just as quickly as the snow arrived, it has disappeared again! Our grounds are very wet and muddy and will likely remain this way all week. If your child doesn’t already have a change of clothes at school, we encourage you to send one along just in case they get wet or muddy.
Thank you to the families who joined us on Friday in the library for our first Coffee and Community Connections event. It was great to connect with you and we look forward to our next gathering in February.
What’s Happening this Week at Coronation
Monday – Basketball (Gr 5 & 6) with Mrs Harrington at 1st break
Tuesday – Fire Drill, Primary Holiday Sing-Along at 1st break & Booster Juice at 2nd Break
Wednesday – Pizza at 2nd Break, School Council 6:00 PM Coronation Library
Thursday – Tim Horton’s Camp comes to visit our Grade 5 & 6 students, Smencil Sales
Friday – PAWS Awards
Messages from the Office
A Message About Holiday Treats
Throughout the school year, we have many opportunities to celebrate special events as a school community. In the past, some families have sent treats for the class, and while we appreciate the gesture, we kindly ask that families not send treats (edible or non-edible) for birthdays or other events. This aligns with our commitment to promoting equity, ensuring the safety of students with allergies, and encouraging healthy eating habits in line with Canada’s Food Guide. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Safety Reminders for All
With the winter weather comes additional measures to ensure student, staff and visitor safety. Thank you for your adherence to the following:
Parking Lot Use
Coronation’s parking lot is reserved for staff use only. To ensure everyone’s safety, we kindly ask families to avoid using the driveway and parking lot during drop-off (8:30–9:20 AM) and pick-up times (2:50–3:30 PM), except for those with Accessible Parking Permits.
This request is especially important due to the high volume of student foot traffic in these areas. Snowy conditions can make it even harder for vehicles to stop quickly, increasing the risk of accidents.
For parking, please use Concession Road or the neighbouring church parking lot. A special thank you to Mrs. Hanna, our Parking Lot Monitor, for helping keep our lot safe for everyone.
Creative Playground Structures
Just a reminder that with our snow and ice our creative playgrounds on upper and lower campuses are closed. Thank you for respecting our safety expectations and remaining off of the creative structure before and after school as the ice and snow add a slip and fall risk.
Sledding & Sliding on Coronation Property
We appreciate that our large snow hills are a favorite spot for families to enjoy sledding and tobogganing during evenings and weekends. However, the hills are off-limits during school hours, before school in the morning, and until 3:20 PM after school. Students sledding after 3:20 PM must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
If you choose to use the hills during non-school hours, please be mindful of potential hazards at the bottom of the hill and sled at your own risk. We also ask that you respect the grounds by keeping the space safe and clean for others to enjoy.
Thank you for helping us ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone who uses our grounds.
Messages from School Council
Our favourite winter event, The Holiday Store, is just around the corner.
The Office is currently collecting donations of gently used or new items for our Holiday Store.
We welcome the following donations of new or gently used items:
- Children’s toys, books, or games
- Small Household items (decor, candles, kitchen items, giftware, etc.)
- Wrapping paper (all types), bows or ribbons, or gift bags.
On December 19th, students are invited to bring a Toonie to school to “shop” in our “Holiday Store”. All Students will pick one item to be wrapped, that they will be able to take home and give to a friend or family member to celebrate Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or simply just for the spirit of giving.
Upcoming Dates
December 9 – 13 Holiday Store Donations Accepted
December 9 – Basketball Intramurals
December 10 – Primary Holiday Sing Along
December 10 – Fire Drill AM
December 10 – Booster Juice
December 10 – Human Rights Day
December 11 – Pizza Day
December 11 – School Council 6:00 – 7:30 PM Coronation Library
December 16 – Basketball Intramurals
December 17 – Booster Juice
December 18 – Pizza Day
December 19 – Holiday Store
December 20 – Spirit Assembly & Comfy Cozy Spirit Day
December 21 – Yule
December 21 – First Day of Winter
December 21 – Winter Solstice
Dec 23 – Jan 3 – Winter Break
December 25 – Christmas Day
Dec 25 – Jan 2 – Chanukka
December 26 – Death of Prophet Zarathustra/Zarathosht
Dec 26 – Jan 1 – Kwanzaa
If you aren’t already, please follow us on social media @corwrdsb on Instagram.
And don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Ms Jenni-Rebecca Baer (she/they)
Principal
jenni-rebecca_baer@wrdsb.ca
Mrs Raegan White (she/her)
Vice-Principal
raegan_white@wrdsb.ca