Elementary Schools

Elementary Schools

*School*	*Principal*	*Contact #*
*A. A. Wright,* *55 Elm St., Wallaceburg*	*Karen Hellerman*	*519-627-2581*
Character Development is the focus for the week - "A.A. Wright Has Character". On Monday, April 28th the entire school participates in Tribes Star Assembly and a Character Traits Scavenger Hunt. Tuesday, April 29th will be Random Acts of Kindness Day. Wednesday, April 30th classes engage in Co-operative Games during a common period and Thursday, May 1st the older students will teach the younger students to play sports as part of Tribes Families. Friday, May 2nd is Favourite Hero Dress Up Day - because - "Heroes Have Character".
*Aberarder Central,* *4804 Aberarder Line, Camlachie*	*Stephen Harvey*	*519-899-2267*
The 4th session of Family Night Math, a partnership with Ontario Early Years Centre and Accents to Aberarder will be held on Monday, April 28th for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students. MacDonald's Go Active Program, a show celebrating excellence in effort and attitude takes place on Tuesday, April 29th. On Wednesday, April 30th an environmental awareness activity, Waste Not Wednesday takes place. The school will limit the amount of trash produced by planning ahead, diverting to recycling, etc. The school will also hold their first Annual Science Fair. Throughout the week they will be celebrating their efforts with Procedural Writing with a festival and display of the many levels and types of procedural writing undertaken as an entire school. The school welcomes visitors to the school all week to see classes in action.
*Bosanquet Central,* *8766 Northville Rd., Thedford*	*Steve Thomas*	*519-296-4962*
There will be Amateur Radio Club presentations and displays at the school on Tuesday, April 29th. "Drumanticks", a quality, hands-on drumming experience for students in all grades takes place on Thursday, May 1st. Fire, Tornado and Emergency Preparedness drills take place all week as part of Safe Schools.
*Bridgeview,* *205 Albert St., Point Edward*	*Andrew Parnham*	*519-337-3295*
Grade 1 students will be raising and studying about painted lady butterflies which will be released during Education Week. Grade 3 and 6 students will be continuing their preparation for EQAO by completing EQAO Assessment type practice activities.
*Brigden,* *1540 Duncan St., Brigden*	*Lynda Donovan*	*519-864-1125*
*An Art Exhibition of students work and a community barbeque will take place on Wednesday, April 30th. A recognition assembly for students and parents will be held on Friday, May 2nd.*
*Bright's Grove,* *2565 Hamilton Rd., Bright’s Grove*	*Qamar Khan*	*519-869-4284*
A Book Fair takes place on Thursday, May 1st and the school will show their appreciation to their volunteers by hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Tea on Friday, May 2nd.
*Brooke Central,* *7989 Brooke Line, Alvinston*	*Leo Spence*	*519-847-5218*
*The staff and students invite you to visit during Education Week.*
*Cathcart Blvd.,* *1219 Cathcart Blvd., Sarnia*	*Paul Veriker*	*519-542-5651*
On Tuesday, April 29th from 5:45 - 7:30 p.m. the school is planning a Parent Involvement Night. Early Years Centre, Community Health Services, Learning Disabilities will have booths on display. The Parent Association will be selling Cathcart Gear. Premier Suites Software demonstration will take place in the library as well as SMARTBoards demonstrations in classrooms. Cyberbulling and Internet Safety Presentation from Constable Mel Wright will be held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The school will also Celebrate Toonies for Autism, with class presentations and Toonie donations.
*Colonel Cameron,* *338 Cameron St., Corunna*	*Cynthia Kramer*	*519-862-1116*
A Family Baseball Game for students and their families takes place on Tuesday, April 29th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Parents of Primary Students are invited to a Literacy Night on Wednesday, April 30th from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m. A light dinner will be included.
*Confederation Central,* *2500 Confederation Rd., Sarnia*	*Deborah Kirkland*	*519-383-7004*
*The staff and students invite you to visit during Education Week.*
*D.A. Gordon,* *430 King St., Wallaceburg*	*Angie Barrese*	*519-627-5151*
On Tuesday, April 29th the school is hosting an enrichment opportunity for area schools. The workshop will be offered by Take a Bow Productions and is called "Radio Plays". Students will learn a variety of drama skills including voice projection, breathing techniques and character development. At the end of the workshop, each school will receive a recording of their group's play. On Wednesday, April 30th students will participate in Jump Rope and Shoot Hoops for Heart event.
*Dawn-Euphemia,* *4587 Bentpath Line, Dresden*	*Mary Lynn Anderson*	*519-692-4035*
On Monday, April 28th the school will participate in a Tribes Celebration Ceremony kickoff at noon. Also on Monday the Dawn-Euphemia Community Network Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, April 29th a book fair will be held and on Wednesday, April 30th author Sharon Jennings visits JK - Grade 3 classes at 9:30 a.m. On Friday, May 2nd the school will have a Young Author's Day.
*Devine Street,* *321 Devine St., Sarnia*	*Yvette Gilfoyle*	*519-344-4371*
*Author Ruth Ohi will be doing a writing workshop for Grade 1 - 5 students the afternoon of Wednesday, April 30th.*
*Dresden Area Central,* *941 North St., Dresden*	*Brad Holmes*	*519-683-4457*
On Wednesday, April 30th a Fashion Show will be held by the JK/SK Students. A Volunteer Lunch will be hosted at the school on Thursday, May 1st and Grandparents Day will take place on Friday, May 2nd.
*East Lambton,* *139 Centennial Ave., Watford*	*Anne Keeley*	*519-876-2610*
On Monday, April 28th students at the school will be participating with students across the country in "Music Monday". This special day is dedicated to celebrating the importance of music education. The students will be performing "Our School". On Wednesday, April 30th Grades 1, 2, 3 will enjoy a visit from author Jo Ellen Bogart. The school library has several of Jo Ellen's books and the author enjoys visiting students in many parts of Canada.
*Errol Road,* *989 Errol Rd. E., Sarnia*	*Helen Lane*	*519-542-9341*
On Tuesday, April 29th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. an Intermediate Geography Expo Open House will be held at the school. On the same day Art Goes to School will be featured in Primary Classes. The school will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart on Thursday, May 1st from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. On Friday, May 2nd the school will have Hot Lunch Day as well as a Volunteer Pizza Party.
*Errol Village,* *3568 Egremont Rd., Camlachie*	*Meredith McMichael*	*519-869-4861*
A Robotics Club demonstration takes place on Monday, April 28th from 11:05 - 11:25 a.m. The morning of Tuesday, April 29th the School Band is performing in the Lambton County Music Festival and a New JK Students Family Evening begins at 6 p.m. Author Dez Sargeant visits both the Grade 5 and Grade 6, 7, 8 students. At 6:30 p.m. a Family Literacy Session will be held. On Thursday, May 1st the Magic Barn Author visits JK, 1, 2, 4 classes.
*Grand Bend,* *15 Gill Rd., Grand Bend*	*Susan Manz*	*519-238-2091*
*The staff and students invite you to visit during Education Week.*
*Gregory Drive,* *180 Gregory Dr. W., Chatham*	*Lynn Sulman*	*519-352-6856*
On Tuesday, April 29th a Volunteer Appreciation Social will be held to thank the school volunteers. Jump Rope for Hear6t takes place on Wednesday, April 30th and Thursday, May 1st a Talent Show is featured. Friday, May 2nd a Primary Spelling Bee will be held.
*H. W. Burgess,* *140 Lawrence Ave., Wallaceburg*	*Terrance McNaughton*	*519-627-3822*
Motivational speaker and athlete Jeff May, a native of Wallaceburg will visit the school on Monday, April 28th. On Tuesday, April 29th students are invited to dress as their favouite book character. Primary Open House also takes place with various activities and SMARTBoard presentations. Wednesday, April 30, Thursday, May 1st and Friday, May 2nd a Reading Tent is on display. Scholastic Book Fair will also be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Friday students will enjoy a musical presentation by singer, songwriter, guitarist, Michael Schatte.
*Hanna Memorial,* *369 Maria St., Sarnia*	*Stacey Smith*	*519-344-7631*
*The staff and students invite you to visit during Education Week.*
*Harwich-Raleigh,* *231 Chatham St. S., Blenheim*	*Isabella Beattie*	*519-676-5481*
The school will participate in Relay for Life on Tuesday, April 29th. On Thursday, May 8th an evening for parents with Ron Morrish will be held.
*High Park,* *757 Kember Ave., Sarnia*	*Karen Dunning*	*519-332-0474*
The school is having a "Write Week" where students in Grades 1 - 8 will focus on descriptive writing activities. They will also be participating in DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) activities throughout the week.
*Hillcrest,* *433 First Ave., Petrolia*	*Brenda Mann*	*519-882-2260*
Reading Trees will be planted during the week and were donated by Petrolia Communities in Bloom and the Parent Involvement Committee. The school Open House and Book Fair takes place on Thursday, May 1st.
*Indian Creek Road,* *511 Indian Creek Rd. W., Chatham*	*Peggy Blair*	*519-352-3137*
*The staff and students invite you to visit during Education Week.*
*John N. Given,* *92 Churchill St., Chatham*	*Mary Douglas*	*519-354-6100*
The school skipping team will demonstrate their skills on Tuesday, April 29th from 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Join Hands Puppeteers will present Capt'n Matt's Treasure Hunt on Wednesday, April 30th from 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
*Johnston Memorial,* *217 Russell St. S., Sarnia*	*Mark Houghton*	*519-344-7531*
*The staff and students invite you to visit during Education Week.*
*King George VI,* *227 Delaware Ave., Chatham*	*Rick MacFarlane*	*519-354-2440*
*The staff and students invite you to visit during Education Week.*
*King George VI,* *585 O’Dell Ave., Sarnia*	*Carol Kloostra*	*519-344-2942*
The school will hold a Dance-a-thon on Friday, May 2nd organized by the Parent Council. Emphasis is on daily quality physical education while having fun and raising funds for new playground equipment.
*Kinnwood Central,* *63 MacDonald St., Forest*	*Lynn Douglas*	*519-786-5351*
On Monday, April 28th the Best Start School Readiness Program takes place in the gym from 1 - 6 p.m. On Wednesday, April 30th the Primary Division Play "Three of a Kind" is performed in the gym at 1:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
*Lakeroad,* *955 Lakeshore Rd., Sarnia*	*Jan Neal Stewart*	*519-542-5771*
An Art and Writing display will be on view all week. Guest speaker Mel Wright will speak to Junior and Intermediate students regarding Internet Bullying and Author Richard Scrimger will share his writing process with students. The week will conclude with a Jump Rope activity.
*Lambton Centennial,* *3823 Oil Heritage Rd., Petrolia*	*Louise Gibson*	*519-882-0138*
The school will be participating in the "Turn off the Screens Week" Monday, April 28th to Friday, May 2nd which is sponsored by the Lambton County Community Health Services Department.
*Lansdowne,* *95 Lansdowne Ave., Sarnia*	*Ruth Kohut*	*519-336-2111*
*Author Ruth Ohi will be at the school speaking to Grade 3 and 4 students. A Drama Teacher from Lawrence House is also being invited to work with all classes.*
*London Road,* *240 London Rd., Sarnia*	*Catherine Salt*	*519-344-5741*
*The staff and students invite you to visit during Education Week.*
*McNaughton Avenue,* *480 McNaughton Ave. E., Chatham*	*Deborah Ellacott*	*519-352-8252*
Literacy/Tribes Celebration Assembly will be held on Monday, April 28th. The school will have a book fair all week and Celebrity Readers will be visiting all week. Skipping and Hoops for Hear takes place on Tuesday, April 29th and Read with Me will be held at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, April 30th the students and staff will be dressing up as their favourite literacy character and Thursday, May 1st the school will hold a Spelling Bee and host their volunteers at a tea from 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 2nd DQPE activities will be held outside.
*Merlin Area,* *21184 Erie St. N., Merlin*	*Byron Hodgson*	*519-689-4812*
The John N. Given Skipping Team have been invited to the school on Monday, April 28th to help kick off the Heart and Stroke Jump Event. The annual French Cafe where students from the Grade 5/6 class prepare lunch for the entire school takes place on Wednesday, April 30th.
*Mooretown,* *104 Moore Line, Mooretown*	*John Airey*	*519-867-2836*
*During the week the school will have environmental appreciation and character development days.*
*Queen Elizabeth II,* *79 Eugenie St., Chatham*	*Bev LeMoine*	*519-354-2560*
*The staff and students invite you to visit during Education Week.*
*Queen Elizabeth II,* *363 Kerby St., Petrolia*	*Todd Hayward*	*519-882-2123*
*The Grade 4 class will be presenting their Fractured Fairytale Plays for parents.*
*Queen Elizabeth II,* *60 Aberdeen Ave., Sarnia*	*Sandra Perkins*	*519-344-0801*
*The Art Club will be hosting an Art Show during the week. The school will also be playing the tape from their winning group entry in the Education Week Radio Contest.*
*Ridgetown Public,* *19 Church St., Ridgetown*	*Todd Tiffin*	*519-674-2879*
*The school will showcase their students who were one of the winning entries in the Education Week Radio Commercial. Their commercial will play on morning announcements.*
*Ridgeview Moravian,* *20473 Victoria Rd., Ridgetown*	*Lance Balkwill*	*519-674-3173*
"Grandparents promote literacy" day on Tuesday, April 29th. Parents from Delaware Nation will be treating staff and students by making and serving Indian Tacos' on Thursday, May 1st.
*Riverview Central,* *3926 St. Clair Pkwy, Port Lambton*	*Nancy Blandford-McFadden*	*519-892-3981*
Lawrence House will be at the school with "Art Goes to School Program". On Monday, April 28th the program includes; JK - EIEIO, Grade 1 - Artistic Amphibians, Grade 1/2 - Musical Puppetry. On Tuesday, April 29th; SK - Kindertales, Grade 6/7 - From Mud to Art. Thursday, May 1st; Grade 2/3 - Making Totems, Grade 3/4 - Centennial Coins and Friday, May 2nd; Grade 4/5 - Egyptian Canopic Jars, Grade 5/6 - Monochromatic Landscape, Grade 6/7 and 7/8 - Kaleidoscope Dance.
*Rosedale,* *1018 Indian Rd. N., Sarnia*	*Paul Garrett*	*519-542-4552*
The school will have several activities happening during Education Week. School and Student Councils will meet. Reading Buddies, Book Fairs are part of a literacy focus. Spirit Days, Varsity Sports, School Choir and Educational Field Trips are planned. The students will participate in Hoops for Heart as well as Bullying Awareness Programs. Teen Esteem, VIP and Artist Workshops as well as a Volunteer Appreciation will take place.
*Sir John Moore,* *274 St. Clair Blvd., Corunna*	*Nancy Swanstrom*	*519-862-1089*
*Author Jo Ellen Bogart will be visiting the school on Wednesday, April 30th to talk to primary classes about her popular picture books.*
*South Plympton,* *4741 Confederation Line, Wyoming*	*Barry Wolfe*