Dear Parents/Guardians:

A reminder that tomorrow is a PD day. Teachers will be working on writing the Report Cards or the Kindergarten Communication of Learning.

This week I have been visiting the Kindergarten to Grade 3 classes to read the book The Word Collector by Peter Reynolds to talk about our favourite words, and powerful words, and how words can make you feel good. I have also visited the Junior Classrooms to talk about the impact of harmful and biased language, and what to say when someone is being unkind. They will be making posters to spread the message of how to interrupt biased and unkind language.  

Halt The Haze Parent and Guardian Webinar

The Lung Health Foundation, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Education, is offering a valuable opportunity for parents and caregivers: a free online webinar titled "Building a Vape-Free 2025" on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 7:30–8:30 PM. Community members can click here to learn more about the program and register for the event.  

This webinar will help parents and caregivers understand the dangers of vaping and how to support teens in starting their quit journey. Scheduled midway through the school year, it will address the role of stress in vaping decisions and provide tools for judgment-free, empowering conversations.   

February is Kindergarten Registration Month at the DSBN!

Families with children turning four in 2025 are invited to visit www.dsbn.org/kindergarten to learn more about Kindergarten programming and online registration. Families can also contact our school office to book a time for in-person registration.

Kindergarten Open Houses Are Now In May

We look forward to hosting our new Jacob Beam Bengals and their parents/guardians at an Open House on May 13th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Further details about our Open House will be emailed directly to registered families in late April. 

Quiet Meditation/Multi-Faith Space

At Jacob Beam, we recognize and embrace the creed diversity represented in our students, staff, and community members. We are pleased to share that we are establishing a Quiet Meditation/Multi-faith space at our school, for all staff and students to access and use for prayer, quiet meditation and/or personal reflection and contemplation.  If this is a space your child would like to access, I welcome and invite your input and questions. Please feel free to email me.

Lincoln Pelham Public Library

Lincoln Pelham Public Library is celebrating "Take Your Child To The Library Day" on Saturdays in February - https://lppl.ca/celebrate-take-your-child-to-the-library-days/

Jacob Beam Extracurricular Activities:

This past week at Jacob Beam School, students had a variety of extracurricular activities to engage in, providing opportunities for skill development, creativity, and teamwork. Below are the events that took place:

- Boys and Girls Basketball Practices
Throughout the week, boys and girls basketball practices took place during the designated breaks. Boys practiced during the first break, while girls practiced during the second break. These sessions allowed students to refine their basketball skills and work together as a team.

- Beam Team Meeting
On Wednesday, January 15th, there was a Beam Team meeting during first break. The Beam Team is a group of students who organize fun activities and run initiatives that help promote a positive school culture. Their work fosters school spirit and encourages community involvement.

- Yearbook Meeting
Also on Wednesday, a Yearbook meeting was held during the first break. Students on the yearbook committee met to contribute ideas and work on creating this year's yearbook.

- Gymnastics for Grades 3-6
Girls in grades 3-6 were invited to sign up for gymnastics. Interested students were encouraged to register outside Mrs. McDonough’s classroom to participate in gymnastics sessions offered this year.

- Lego Robotics Club
The Lego Robotics Club did not meet this week. The next session will take place on Friday, January 24th, where students will continue to explore robotics and engineering through hands-on activities.

Upcoming Food Dates

Jan 21    Cookie

Jan 22     Chips and Salsa

Jan 23    Popcorn 

Jan 24    A&W

Jan 28    Cookie

Jan 29    Chips and Salsa

Jan 30    Popcorn

Jan 31    Pizza

Important Dates:

Days of Significance for January

January is Tamil Heritage Month