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14 - Orono Weekly Times, W~dnesday, Septernber Il, 1996 j Orono Publie Sehool Newletter Welcorne ta the 1996-97 school year! The staff at Orono Public School are working hard to make sure that this year- will provide stu - dents withi opportunities to grow and develop their skills. There has been sorne changes thiis year. Carol Plath, our part-Urne secretary has taken a position at M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School. Margot Turner has taken a position at Courtice South Public School. Joanne Vanderrneer, previously a part-tîrne staff member, j oins us fuil-tirne and will be assurning the Special Education Resource Teacher role vacated by Margot Turner. Ms. Vandermeer will also be teaching one of our three JK/SK classes. In June we also said good-bye and gave aur best wishes to three of our Educational Assistants. Rhonda Warwick, Debbie Srnith and Marj orie Hopcraft ill be working with children in other schools this year. 1 have been pleased to have already spokeni with sorne parents who have indicated a desire to volunteer sorne of their tirne to work with stu- dents in the sehool. 0f course, we always welcorne the interest and involvernent in the school. Please do not hesitate to eall your child's teacher to arrange tirne to corne in. For those of you who would like to help in ways other than direct work with students, we welcome your support too! Our children are truly our rnost valuable resource. Parents and teachers need to support their successes and challenge thern to grow and develop to the best of their abilities. Please remember that tearn work between home and school is the best way to maxirnize the learning opportunities for your chul- dren. You are always wel- corne to call or visit the school ta discuss your child's progress or any concerns and ideas you rnay have. I arn looking forward ta welcorning all of you! Sîncerely, Cathy Monteuil (Pronounced "Montroy"!) VOLUNTEERS Studies have found that active involvernent of parents and cornrunity in the school is an indicator of school excel- lence. Parent or cornrnunity volunteers can, help out in a variety of ways that include helping in the classroorns, in the library, or on trips, assist- ing individual or snall groups of students, sharing a hobby or interest or serving on corn- mittees. Your assistance is welcorned on a once-mn-a- while or on a regular basis. Please call the school at 983- 5006 if you wish ta offer your services. SCHOOL COUNCIL Orono has an active Parent's group. The meetings are open ta everyone in the UNITED WAY Do you thrnk you can buy a ticket and get Jerry Archer down off the roof'?? United Way Oshawa/Whitby/Clarington is doing their 2nd Annual Home Free Raffle. In order-to boost ticket sales,, JERRY ARCHER,. Morning Personality of KX 96 has decided to broadcast on the -roof of Owasco Volkswagon in Whitby in an old camper van-until ail tick- ets are sold (or until the dead- line for entry, whichever cornes first.) Jerry's leaving during his show Monday September 9, at 7:30 a.m. possibly joined by Durhamn Regional Police escort, and who knows how long he'll be there??? We hope to sell out of tick- ets and help friends and neighbours in our communi- ty less fortunate than our- selves. For information cail Janice Eves (Unitéd Way), Campaign Manager 436-7377. communi ty. Sorne people participate when they can, while others are able to attend regularly. Everyone is welcomie. Our first meeting wilI be held "on Monday, September 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the staff room. COMMUNITY NEWS Leaders are stili needed for Kirby Guides, Kirby Brownies and 1lst Orono Bronwnies, BALLS RADIO & T.V. REPAIR REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES STEREOS, COLOUR AND B&W T.V.s AND V.C.R.s P.O. Box 27 1.13. 2, Orono, Ont. (905) 983-5721 ~.N Northcutt EIIiott 'IFuneral Home THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN A Family O1wned Business, Offeing: .Traditional Funeral Services Prearranged & Prepaid Services - Cremation Arrangements Alternatives to Traditional Funerals, - Out of Town Shipping Cory Kuipers - President 53 Division Street 623-5668 Bowmanville, Ontario Li C 2Z8 OFF STREET PARKING INewcastle Photographic At Newcastle Photogyraphic we do it al! Weddings - Portraits - Photo Finishing And Now Digital Imaging! Scanning, Photo Restoration, Dye sub prints, ~Digital negatives, Cornein and see what technologically can do for you! 19 King st. cast Newcastle Ont. 1-905-987-3409 flow registering for: tap, ballet,1 jazz 2 years and up Registration Days Mon - Thurs 9:30 - 8:00 p.m. 122 Waverly Road Plaza, Bowmanville 697-1943 Orono NeFue& buiding centre L r e Orono Fuel& Lumber has been active participants in the fair since 1935 A special thanks from Evelyn Rozario to ail of those who braved "Hurricane" Fran to participate in Saturday's parade. Apparently our order for good weather got lost in the mail. Orono Fuel & Lumber Station st. Orono Orono Fuel & Lumber is a proud sponsor of the 983@9167 Or6no Fair pictorial in the Orono Weekly limes