From the Principal’s Pen  

It’s cold outside but things are heating up at Oxbow!  Our Student Parliament has now convened and is busy arranging activities to raise school spirit and to share our good fortune with others, starting with a campaign to give generously to help the people in Haiti.

We have  been with many activities at the school from a ‘Bach to Beatles’ musical presentation to ArtSmart for the grade 5/6’s.  We have also had the privilege of hosting a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony.  Thanks to Ms. Finkle and Ms. Huff for organizing this event.  It was a truly moving experience.  There is nothing like the sound of children singing to  make an emotional impact and I know our students made the special event even more memorable for our new Canadians.

We have lots to look forward to with our up-coming Carnival and Literacy Night and many fun activities being planned by our Student Parliament.  Look for more information within the newsletter.

We are sad but excited for Ms. Rhodes who teaches Kindergarten and is leaving February first on maternity leave.  Best Wishes!  We welcome Ms. Pellarin who will be starting Tuesday, February 2nd.

WAY TO GO OXBOW!  The staff and students of Oxbow are one of eight schools that are being recognized for their consistent contributions to the United Way.  As well, we recently collected over $600 to help the people in Haiti.  These are just a few of the ways that Oxbolians give back to their community and beyond.

Ms. L. Atkinson

   Vice Principal’s Updates:

 Incredibly, we are nearly half way through our 2009-2010 school year!  There have been many Healthy and Safe School initiatives occurring at Oxbow this year and there are many events happening in February.  Our Healthy and Safe School student team continued promoting healthy food choices in January with our weekly ‘Freggie Friday’ Gotchas.  As well, Healthy and Safe School team members were looking for students dressed properly for winter weather at our recess times and these students also received a Gotcha.  Our February Healthy Living Champion activities will  include a Torch Walk on Friday, February 12th, during the first nutrition break to celebrate the opening of the Winter Olympics and February Fun Fitness Friday activities outside at recess to energize our bodies and mind.   In addition, students will have an opportunity to participate in the ‘Health Wall Trivia Contest’.  Be sure to remind your children to read the posters and information posted on the Health Bulletin Board in the main hallway.

Mr. S. Armstrong