M.T. Davidson Public School

Two Weeks of Giving

Hello Osprey Families,

M.T. Davidson Public School is organizing Two Weeks of Giving for this upcoming holiday season.  We kindly ask for donations to two local organizations: Low Income People Involvement of Nipissing (LIPI) and the Callander Food Bank.

For the week of December 6-10, please send new toy donations for LIPI.

For the week of December 13-17, please send non-perishable food donations for the Callander Food Bank.

Thank you.  Your kindest and generosity is greatly appreciated at this time of year!

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Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 30th for our Christmas Basket Raffle.  Please see picture below of the different baskets that can be won!  Tickets are $2 each and will be on sale during both nutrition breaks at the office.  The draw will be on December 15th.  Individuals that won will be contacted by the school.
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🍕Friday Pizza days are returning to M.T. Davidson beginning Friday October 8th!!🍕
The pizza will be pepperoni from LaPiaza in Callander.
To place your order, please visit School CashOnline at https://www.schoolcashonline.com/ Orders must be placed by Wednesday nights in order to receive pizza for that Friday.
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School Spirit Wear is now for sale online!  Please look today for all your M.T Davidson Spirit Wear needs!
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Dear Osprey Families,I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back to the 2021-2022 school year! I hope that you had a safe and happy summer, spending time with friends and family.We are very excited for the re-opening of school and welcoming our new and returning MT Davidson Ospreys. We would like to make the return to school as smooth as possible. Please find below important information to help prepare your child for a return to in-person learning.All students are required to complete a Daily Covid screen before coming to school.  The Daily Screen can be found at :https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/Morning ArrivalAt MT Davidson supervision begins at 8:10am, buses will arrive in the bus lane at the side of the school, while students being dropped off or students that walk/bike to school will come through the end side doors of the school.  On the first day of school, students will be greeted by staff members who will direct them where they need to go.Daily School Schedule

8:10-8:30 Arrival
10:30-11:10 Nutrition Break #1
12:40-1:20 Nutrition Break #2
2:50 Dismissal

End of Day Pick Up

Parent pick up is at 2:50pm. Please wait outside the front doors while physically distanced from other parents/guardians to pick up your child.

Children will need:

  • 3-4 multi-layer cloth masks-label with your child’s name (2 masks per day)
  • Masks for all students are required on the bus
  • A plastic Ziploc or paper bag to store the mask when eating or going outside
  • Water bottle (no glass bottles please)
  • Our drinking fountains are closed for drinking, but the water filling stations are available
  • Backpack
  • Lunch bag
  • Indoor shoes and running shoes for outdoor learning

Allergy Alert

We have students who are severely allergic to peanuts and tree nuts.  We ask families to read the labels on all food items, especially muffins, granola bars, yogurt, and cereals before including them in your child’s lunch.  Please do not send peanut butter substitutes (i.e., Wow Butter) to school.  Thank you for your support in ensuring a safe environment for all students and staff.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 705-472-5970.

Sincerely,

 

Amy Wood

Principal

 

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YMCA Childcare Program at MT Davidson
The YMCA Child Care is looking at re-opening their School-Age program at M.T Davidson in the near future. We would love to hear from you and find out what your Childcare needs are. If you require care currently, for summer time or for September 2021, please express your childcare needs by registering online using the Nipissing District Child Care Waitlist Registry: www.dnssab.ca/childrens-services. If you would like more information about the Child Care program you can visit the YMCA website at: https://www.ymcaneo.ca/ or contact the childcare supervisor Sherry Ricci 705-497-9622 ext. 225  or by email: sherry.ricci@ymcaneo.ca. Thank you so much for your interest in the YMCA Child Care, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Dress Warm

Please ensure that your child(ren) come to school with warm outerwear.  As well, staff will be keeping their windows open in classrooms, as long as possible and will be taking children outside frequently as this has many health and wellness benefits.

Thank you!

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