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Valentine's Hay February '14th is a day that children enjoy. So that! no one feels left out, we ask ; that children who choose'to exchange valentines at School bring enough valentines valentines for each member of their class. Those who prefer to share only a few valentines may do so outside of school hours. Parking/TrafBc Congestion Just a reminder that there is no parking on the street in front of the school. It is dangerous dangerous for the children who are being dismissed, as well as being illegal. Parents are requested to park on. the roadway north and south of the school property property lines. Please do not use the south or north parking lots if picking up or dropping off your child. These areas are access, route for students who are walking and we are enforcing this for the safety of the students. . Thank you for your sup-, port and consideration of our requests. Please slow down in the area of the school to protect the children. March Break The break this year is March 10th - 17th. As we get information regarding community community event s for children/families during the break, we will pass them on. Volleyball Our volleyball teams are practicing in preparation for tiie tournament at Newcastle Public School on March 2nd. Best wishes to the member's ^ Orono Weekly limes! Wednesday, February 9, 2000 - 9 of the teams arid their coaches, coaches, Mrs. Bek and Mr. Dupuis." Extracurricular Activities Various activities are occurring during the recesses recesses and noon hours for Junior and Primary division students students this term. The Chess Club, Dance Club, Orff Ensemble and Primary and Junior choirs provide students students with'opportunities to enrich their experiences in & wide variety of Interest areas. Many thanks to the staff, members who volunteer their time to provide the students with these activities. To move ahead, one does have to take risks from time to time. Many people consider consider having to speak before a group a risk to their comfort level. Preparation arid practice practice reduce the possibility of failure. This certainly applies to public speaking. At the February 1st, 2000 meeting of the Bowmanville Toastmasters Club, Chairman, TM Karen 'Martin chose as her theme 'Take a Risk". Guests are invited to participate in the Impromptu Speaking Session, but they School Council Meeting At the February 22nd meeting, the guest speaker will be Cindy Wilson, our school youth counsellor. Cindy will be speaking on "Peer Pressure." All parents are welcome to attend at 6:30 p.m. Babysitting service is available. Please contact Pain Hodgson by February 15th, if you require that service. Oral Communication 1 There will be an Oral Communication Festival for our Junior Division students on February 17th. at 1:00 p.m. in the gym. Parents and guests are welcome to attend the Festival to hear the speeches .of the representatives representatives from the Junior division classes. The winner of the school festival will be participating participating in the Bowmanville Legion Public Speaking competition competition on February 27 th, New Staff We welcome Mr. Steve Paul to Orono Public School staff. Mr Paul will be assuming assuming Mr. Dupuis' teaching responsibilities for an undetermined undetermined time period. may decline, and very often do. Once a member, however, the individual will have to take the risk and speak on a given topic. And he or she soon discovers that the fear and discomfort gradually disappear disappear with practice. The Toastmaster of the meeting, Irene Konzelmann, introduced the two speakers, Denise Marek and Vanessa Hughes. 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