Vincent Massey Public School is taking part in this year’s Terry Fox School Run on Wednesday September 29. The Terry Fox Foundation needs us now more than ever.  Please show your support by donating to: http://www.terryfox.ca/VincentMasseyPSBowmanville to fundraise for cancer research while building incredible school spirit. Together, we can all make a difference! #terryfoxschoolruns @terryfoxfoundation

Please enjoy our September Council minutes

VINCENT MASSEY P.S.
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Please see the attached flyer about our Mabels Labels Fundraiser

Please find attached the minutes from our October 4th School Council meeting

Good Morning

Vincent Massey is a very busy place these days!

Currently we have two big fundraisers happening, Recipes in a Jar and Poinsettia Sales.

The Recipes in a Jar closes on Thursday November 4^th. Just a reminder you order directly from their website.

Poinsettia sales are available on School Cash Online and close Monday November 15^th.

DONATE DIRECTLY TO VINCENT MASSEY - A NEW OPTION!

With our busy schedules and responsibilities many families find it difficult to participate in fundraising. Now you have another option. Parents, friends, and relatives can donate directly to Vincent Massey via School Cash Online and receive a tax receipt.

Please see the attached documents for further information.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

Please find attached the November newsletter.

November 21, 2021

I have already contacted the students in the class that has been affected by this case. If you did not receive an email and phone call from me, then your child can come to school as long as they are asymptomatic. Please complete the the daily self-screening tool before coming to school daily and keep your child/ren at home if they are experiencing any symptoms.  

Dear Families and Staff, 

The well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in mind, we are letting you know that the Durham Region Health Department (DRHD) has notified us of a case of COVID-19 at our school. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.

Those identified as close contacts are isolating at home and will be contacted by Public Health. Staff and students who were not dismissed from school are deemed low risk and should self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. 

Please continue to self screen daily before entering the school. Common COVID-19 symptoms include fever (temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius or greater), chills, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, decrease or loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Other symptoms for adults over 18 may include fatigue (generally feeling unwell or tired), or muscle aches and pain. For more information about COVID-19, please visit www.durham.ca/COVID19.

If staff or students develop one or more symptoms, immediately self-isolate, get tested at a local COVID-19 Assessment Centre at covidswab.lh.ca. If you are unable to self refer online follow up with Durham Health Connection Line (DHCL) at 1-800-841-2729.

Follow these steps to help protect yourself from COVID-19:

• wear a non-medical mask or face covering
• wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• sneeze and cough into your sleeve
• avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
• avoid contact with people who are sick
• stay home and self-isolate if you are sick
• use physical distancing
• self screen daily 
• get vaccinated for COVID-19, if eligible

Our school remains open, and as always, we continue to follow all public health and provincial recommendations, including thorough cleaning and disinfecting of all areas; frequent and proper handwashing by everyone in the building; wearing masks; maintaining physical distancing to the fullest extent possible, and following any other steps directed by Durham Region Health. In addition to these steps, our school has been disinfected by an electrostatic sprayer this evening. 

For COVID-19 information in different languages, please click here.

We will let families know of any further developments. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Nicholas Shea

Principal

Please enjoy the attached December Newsletter

Please enjoy the minutes from our December School Council Meeting

Please enjoy our January Newsletter

Please enjoy our February Newsletter

Please enjoy the newsletter for April & May

Vincent Massey PS is taking part in Jump Rope For Heart this year. June 3rd from 1:15 p.m. until 2:40 p.m. Here is VMPS's official donation site; please help our school reach our goal: https://secure-support.heartandstroke.ca/site/TR/Jump20

Please find the message from our School Council Chair, Simon Farquhar.

Hello VMPS Family,

Play Day is back!  VMPS will be having a fun day of games and outdoor activities on Thursday, June 23. 

Children have been divided into teams to complete cooperative games and challenges. It promises to be a fun day for students from kindergarten through to grade 8. 

Please ensure that your child is wearing sunblock and has a hat for the day. Children will also require a refillable water bottle with their name clearly marked. We will end our day with freezies as a nice, cool treat.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out and thank you for your help in making this day incredible!

Vincent Massey Public School Staff