STAFF NEWS A Fond Farewell to… Mrs. Lynn Benson Mrs. Jen O’Malley Mrs. Jen Phalen Mrs. Kristie Burchat COBDEN DISTRICT PUBLIC SCHOOL 28 JUNE 2017 N E W S L E T T E R VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please log into the “Parent Portal” by visiting our web-site www.onthebus.ca after August 21st to confirm your child’s bussing for September 5th. Cobden Public School Office Information Phone #: 613-646-2271 cob.rcdsb.on.ca SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: July 4 - 7th, 2017 August 28th - September 1st 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. How to register for school and/or get bussing changes for September during the summer months During July & August, when no administration staff are in the school: 1. For students who are changing residence and or babysitter within the same school attendance boundary, parents have to contact the Board Office - call 613-735-0151 Connie Mask at Ext. 2271 or Alex Pick at Ext 2286. 2. Parents who are new to Renfrew County can register their students on-line at the Board website or contact the Board Office. 3. If you know of someone who has just moved into the area over the summer months have them contact the school or the RCDSB board office as soon as possible to register for school and transportation. Renfrew County School Board Office Information Phone #: 613-735-0151 (Pembroke) www.rcdsb.on.ca Connie Mask @ Ext. 2271 Alex Pick @ Ext. 2286 Hours of availability: Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Friday - Not available Follow us on Twitter... @cobdenps First Day of School is Tuesday, 2017 BEFORE & PROGRAM Thank you to parents who completed the Before and After School Program Sur- vey. We have collected all the responses from our school and at this time there is not sufficient inter- est in running a Before and After School Program for the 2017-2018 academic school year. We will be gathering more information next Spring in the hopes of having more interested families. For those families in need of before and after child care, please access the following website for a possible child care place- ment in your local commu- nity: http:// www.countyofrenfrew.on. ca/_documents/childcare/ ChildCareDirectory.pdf CDPS Donation to the Cobden Curling Club Students Ethan & Dakota present Mrs. Helen Francis of the Cobden Curling Club with a cheque for $268.50 (at left). This money was raised by Dakota and Ethan by baking and selling muffins to each class in the school over the course of the school year. Mrs. MacKenzie (at far right in photo) enjoyed teaching these two students many important Life Skills in the process of baking and selling these muffins.
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STAFF NEWS
A Fond
Farewell to…
Mrs. Lynn Benson
Mrs. Jen O’Malley
Mrs. Jen Phalen
Mrs. Kristie Burchat
COBDEN DISTRICT PUBLIC SCHOOL
28 JUNE 2017
N E W S L E T T E R N E W S L E T T E R
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please log into the “Parent Portal” by visiting
our web-site www.onthebus.ca
after August 21st to confirm your child’s bussing for
September 5th.
Cobden Public School Office Information
Phone #: 613-646-2271 cob.rcdsb.on.ca
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: July 4 - 7th, 2017
August 28th - September 1st 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
How to register for school
and/or get bussing changes for September
during the summer months
During July & August, when no administration staff are in the school:
1. For students who are changing residence and or babysitter within the same school attendance boundary, parents have to contact the Board Office - call 613-735-0151 Connie Mask at Ext. 2271 or Alex Pick at Ext 2286.
2. Parents who are new to Renfrew County can register their students on-line at the Board website or contact the Board Office.
3. If you know of someone who has just moved into the area over the summer months have them contact the school or the RCDSB board office as soon as possible to register for school and transportation.
Renfrew County School Board Office Information
Phone #: 613-735-0151 (Pembroke) www.rcdsb.on.ca
Connie Mask @ Ext. 2271 Alex Pick @ Ext. 2286 Hours of availability:
Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Friday - Not available
Follow us on
Twitter...
@cobdenps
First Day of School is Tuesday,
2017
BEFORE &
PROGRAM Thank you to parents who completed the Before and After School Program Sur-vey. We have collected all the responses from our school and at this time there is not sufficient inter-est in running a Before and After School Program for the 2017-2018 academic school year. We will be gathering more information next Spring in the hopes of having more interested families. For those families in need of before and after child care, please access the following website for a possible child care place-ment in your local commu-nity:
Special thanks to the Cobden Civitan Club for their generous donation to make this important program happen.
This proactive program is presented to grade 6 students, and deals with many topics relevant to teenagers. The D.A.R.E. curriculum is designed to be taught by police officers whose training and experience gave them the back-ground needed to answer the sophisticated questions often posed by young students about drugs and crime. The Police Officer in the school is regarded as a role model who is a credible resource when speaking about drug and alcohol issues. The D.A.R.E. program introduces a police officer into a classroom setting with a focus on an interactive approach with the students. A uniformed police officer provides students with: – skills on how to avoid drugs, gangs and violence – the consequences of smoking, doing drugs and drinking alcohol – information on peer pressure, bullying and good citizenship.
Seventeen schools competed in the West County softball tourna-ment at the Civic Center in Petawawa in early-June. It was a hot day, and we played a total of seven games to secure the champion-ship. There’s a great looking new banner hanging in the office foyer for you all to admire. A 3-3 tie game with Pineview lasted until Tristen & Jake scored for the win in the final inning. It was an exciting way to start the day. Final score: 5-3 Cobden. In the next game against Eganville, we did well to get runners on base, but couldn’t score. Eganville got us by two runs. Our third match was against Lourdes. Once again, we pulled out of a tie bringing in four quick runs and holding the lead without further challenge: 5-1 final. The fourth round-robin game was against Mackenzie. Four runs in the second was good for the 4-2 victory. We battled Valour in the quarter final. Cooper, Khloe, Jake, Allie, Thomas, and Marika all scored in the 8-5 victory. In the semi final, we met Cathedral. The final against Eganville was a tight one. We had an amazing first bat: Cooper, Khloe, Allie, Thomas, and Ty put us up five runs. EDPS edged closer and closer. This was the greatest test of our composure under pressure, and we
It’s no coincidence that a championship team would be backed by parents who are highly invested in their kids. Several were able to be there to help out and be a part of the fun. Thanks to Marc Ber-trand for helping with practices and sharing his expertise and love of the game, thanks to Kerri Bertrand and Aime Ciphery for coaching runners and keeping things lively, thanks ever so much to Joel Scheuneman for hauling our gear all day, and thanks to Kim Tinney, Lee Denty, Kristy & Carmen Rye, Caryn Wattie, Jennifer Leach, and Steve & Brianna Scott for being there to support the team as well. Championship Team Members: Cooper, Khloe, Jake, Allie, Paityn, Thomas, Abbey, Bailey, Ty, Marika, Yzer & Ambrose. Mrs. Burgess commends you all for your im-pressive skills and depth of character. Thanks for a perfect day.
Team:
Brent, Paige, Hayley, Wesley, Emma M., Mackenzie, Os-
car, Eryka, Keegan, Austin, Tom, Travis, Tim, Emma P.,
During the week of June 5-8, many of our Grade 4-8 students partici-
pated in the Renfrew County Community Track & Field Meets hosted by Ope-
ongo High School and Arnprior District High School (Bill Tyrrell Meet). Mrs. Broome would like to extend a sincere thank you to all staff, stu-
dents and parents who supported our Track and Field program. This year, 45
Cobden students participated, with athletes representing our school communi-
ty with pride and athletic ability. Despite the rain in Arnprior, our athletes demonstrated solid running,
jumping and throwing skills and Cobden achieved 3rd place in the “C” Divi-
sion, in addition to the numerous other personal successes and ribbons
throughout the day. The next day, many of these same athletes competed in the sunshine at
Opeongo and once again demonstrated the leadership and expertise that
allowed for a safe, successful and enjoyable day for all. Mrs. Broome would like to offer special thanks to our Intermediate stu-
dents for their leadership in helping our younger athletes get to their events on
time, stay dry and ensure they would encounter Cobden cheers and support at
each of their events. Many Cobden students received top-3 finishes throughout both days.
The highlights are too numerous to list, but all athletes are congratulated on
Special Thanks to our dedicated coaches: Mrs. Broome, Mrs. Barr, Mr. Alexander & Mr. Grady!
CDPS FUN FAIR 2017
Attendees for our CDPS Annual Fun Fair
enjoyed sunny skies and warm weather.
Once again, it was an outstanding evening
of fun for the whole community as you can
see by these photos. Many thanks to all
community members, parents, students and
staff who volunteered. Your help and contri-
butions, as always, go a long way to making
this event a big success. Our total for the even-
ing was over
$10,000.
THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who helped with the planning, organizing, running of events and the cleanup. It truly takes many hands and the sup-port of our families and the community to make this a successful evening. The funds raised are put towards projects and school activities and ensure that every student has a chance to participate and benefit. We wish everyone a wonderful summer and hope to see some new and familiar faces in the fall.
Sincerely, CDPS Parent Council Members
A Big THANK YOU to Mrs. Benson for
her many hours planning and
organizing Fun Fair.
Your dedication to this event
ensures that it is a success
each year.
Thank you as well, to all the staff
members who are instrumental in
putting this evening together and
all the “ behind the scenes” work.
The students of CDPS are very
fortunate to have your help
and support.
2017 Raffle Prize Winners
FUN FAIR
1st Wilderness Tours Gentle Day Trip for 2 Adults & 2
Children – Approx. Value $316.00 WINNER: Colin Wylie 2nd River Run River Tubin’ for 3 people – Approx. Value
$147.00 WINNER: Frolander Family 3rd Wilderness Tours Classic Day Trip for 1 Adult – Ap-
prox. Value $119.00 WINNER: Harper Harris 4th Home Hardware, Cobden Donated by Nature’s
Outlook – Approx. Value $100.00 WINNER: Jonathan Nienenheus 5th The Cutting Room Gift Certificate – Approx. Value
$75.00 WINNER: Terry Peters 6th Whitewater Brewery Gift Certificate – Approx. Val-
ue $65.00 WINNER: Caryn Wattie
7th Beachburg Recreation Association Summer Soccer
Registrations for Two – Approx. Value $50.00 WINNER: Jenn Letourneau 8th The Chip Pit Gift Certificate – Approx. Value $50.00
WINNER: Hilary Bennett 9th Lakeview Deli Gift Certificate – Approx. Value
$50.00 WINNER: Cheryl Lyons 10th The Oaks of Cobden Gift Certificate $50.00 WINNER: Shannon Clarke 11th Foresters Falls Recreation Association Family Skating
Pass – Approx. value $25.00 WINNER: Terry Teasdale 12th Home Hardware, Cobden Gift Certificate
$25.00WINNER: Mel Gosselin
WINNER: Christine Gervais
WINNER: Jordan Kent 15th The Little Coffee Shop & Scoops Ice Cream Gift
Certificate – Approx. value $20 WINNER: Sue Scharf 16th Country Kids Pumpkins Gift Certificate $20.00 WINNER: Karen Hall
2017 Basket Winners
FUN FAIR
#1 “SNACK TIME” Basket WINNER: Drake MacDonald
#2 “CAMPING” Basket WINNER: Drake MacDonald
#3 “BBQ” Basket WINNER: Grady St.Pierre
#4 “LOTTERY” Basket WINNER: Jackie Coughlin
#5 “MOVIE NIGHT” Basket WINNER: Kiera Prange
#6 “CANADA 150” Basket WINNER: Jeff Devine
#7 “RAINY DAY FUN” Basket WINNER: Presley Rochon
#8 “SPORTS” Basket WINNER: Jordan Kent
#9 “HAIR & NAILS” Basket WINNER: Melissa Bennett
#10 “SUMMER FUN” Basket WINNER: Brodie Mayhew
#11 “BEACH BASKET” Basket WINNER: Jen Letourneau
#12 “BIRTHDAY” Basket WINNER: Canyon Sauk
#13 “POOL: WATER” Basket WINNER: April Burns
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO... all the local businesses that generously
donated prizes for our Fun Fair raffle. Please support them and remember to thank them for donating a prize
for our school raffle.
2017 Other Winners
FUN FAIR CANDY JAR:
Winner: Brock Beare
BUCKET OF FUN: Winner: Brooke-Lynn Shellhorn
50/50 Draw: Winner: Shelly McGowen
VOLUNTEER
LUNCHEON
A luncheon was held on Wednesday,
June 21st in the CDPS Staff Room to thank all
the generous CDPS Volunteers, crossing guards & bus drivers.
THANK YOU! ...to our Families &
Community!
Grade 7 & 8 Band
Cobden District Public School 16 Cowley Street, P. O Box 130
Cobden, Ontario K0J 1K0 Phone: 613-646-2271
Fax: 613-646-2194 Principal: Mary Ann Mullen
Office Manager: Philippa Bell Head Custodian: Irene Mousseau
Ministry of Education Website
www.edu.gov.on.ca
School Cash On-line
the
Renfrew Country District School
Board would like to reduce the
amount of Cash & Cheques being
brought to our schools by students,
and the amount of classroom time
being spent collecting fees. Items
available to purchase online are milk,
class trips, special lunches, and more.
Click on the online payments tab on
the left side of
and step by step instruc-
tions. It’s easy, convenient, safe and
secure.
JULY 7th, 2017 @ OAKS of COBDEN
All proceeds will benefit the
RCDSB Student Support Fund which ensure students in need receive
financial support to help them participate in school life (extra-curricular program, field trips etc)
and access to basic needs (food, clothing etc)
Register online at pass.rcdsb.on.ca Registration includes 18 holes, cart, lunch,
dinner and a charitable donation to the Student Support Fund.
Also includes on-course challenge games & a raffle. Or more info about playing, sponsorship or volunteering,
