February 2 to 6: Open Houses/Kindergarten Registrations in Rainbow Schools

Rainbow Schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin are now accepting registrations for Kindergarten.  Parents/guardians are invited to special Open Houses that will take place at area Rainbow Schools the week of February 2 to 6, 2009. Visit rainbowschools.ca for the complete schedule of dates and times.

For enrolment in Junior Kindergarten, your child must be four years of age by December 31st, 2009. JK is offered three full days one week and two full days the next week.

For enrolment in Senior Kindergarten, your child must be five years of age by December 31st, 2009. SK, a literacy enriched activity program, is offered five full days a week. Students develop enhanced reading, writing and speaking skills at an early age.

If registering your child for the first time, please bring his/her identification documents including birth certificate, birth registry/baptismal certificate, Ontario Health Card and immunization record.

Rainbow District School Board’s Kindergarten Programs, in English and French Immersion, are based on sound principles of early childhood education with a strong focus on character development. Intellectual stimulation, moral values, physical development, social/emotional development and self-discipline are emphasized on a daily basis.
To find out more about Kindergarten Programs near you, contact your area Rainbow School or visit rainbowschools.ca

Open Houses in Rainbow Schools

Elementary Schools – Sudbury Area

Adamsdale Public School
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 11:30 am to 1 pm
Contact Principal Chris Bourré
705-566-6020

Alexander Public School (FI)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact Principal Lisa Piquette
705-675-5961

Algonquin Public School
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 9:15 am to 10:15 am
Contact Principal Lona Dabous
705-522-3171

C.R. Judd Public School
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 9 am to 10 am
Contact Principal Michael Bellrose
705-671-5953

Carl A. Nesbitt Public School (FI) (Grade 4 to 8)
JK/SK – Ernie Checkeris P.S. (FI) – Westmount P.S. (FI)

Chelmsford Public School (FI & EP)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact Principal Monique Filo
705-671-5945

Churchill Public School
Friday, February 6, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Contact Principal Dave Farrow
705-566-5130

Copper Cliff Public School
Friday, February 6, 2009 from 11 am to noon
Contact Principal Dawn Chew
705-682-4721

Cyril Varney Public School
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Contact Principal Bob Deeth
705-566-2424

Ernie Checkeris Public School (FI)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7 pm
Contact Principal Denise Goodmurphy
705-566-7610

George Vanier Public School (FI & EP)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact Principal Maj Myers
705-692-3112

Jessie Hamilton Public School
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Contact Principal Lesley Fisher
705-692-3602

Lansdowne Public School (FI & EP)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact Principal Chantal Lacroix
705-675-6451

Larchwood Public School
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7:15 pm
Contact Principal Susan Cousineau
705-671-5944

Levack Public School (FI & EP)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact Principal Gisèle LaLonde
705-671-5943

Long Lake Public School
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 9 am to 11 am
Contact Principal Lona Dabous
705-522-6168

MacLeod Public School
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact Principal Ardeth Gordon
705-522-8040

Markstay Public School
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Contact Principal Stephen Winckel
705-671-5946

Monetville Public School
Monday, February 2 to Friday, February 6, 2009 from 9 am to 3 pm
Contact Principal Pam DeMarco
705-898-2785

Northeastern Elementary School (FI & EP)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:30 am
Contact Principal Kathy Wachnuk
705-675-0204

Pinecrest Public School (Grade 6 to 8)
JK/SK Redwood Acres P.S. (EP)

Princess Anne Public School
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from noon to 2:30 pm
Contact Principal Randy Wallingford
705-673-6516

Queen Elizabeth Public School
Friday, February 6, 2009 from 9 am to 3 pm
Contact Principal Jane Davey
705-675-6198

R.H. Murray Public School
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 10 am to 2 pm
Contact Principal Jack Mallette
705-671-5942

R.L. Beattie Public School (FI)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact Principal Lynne Kulha
705-522-7178

Redwood Acres Public School
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7 pm
Contact Principal Michelle Walton
705-675-0202

Valley View Public School (FI)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact Principal Paul Dupont
705-671-5956

Wanup Public School
Tuesday, February 3, 2009, from 9 am to 3 pm
Contact Principal Pierrette Zuk
705-522-2671

Wembley Public School
Monday, February 2, 2009 from 9 am to 10 am
Contact Principal Colleen McDonald
705-673-1381

Westmount Avenue Public School (FI)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6 pm to 7 pm
Contact Principal Denise Goodmurphy
705-566-1770

Elementary Schools – Espanola Area

A.B. Ellis Public School
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Contact Principal Terry Moss
705-869-1651

S. Geiger Public School
Monday, February 2, 2009 from 9 am to 3 pm
Contact Principal Kendra Mihell
705-865-2052

Webbwood Public School
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Contact Principal Lynn MacDonell
705-869-3751

Elementary Schools – Manitoulin Area

Assiginack Public School
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 11:30 am to 1 pm
Contact Principal Wayne Murdock
705-859-3115

Central Manitoulin Public School
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
(Registration from 9 am to 3 pm)
Contact Principal Tracey Chapman
705-377-5325

Charles C. McLean Public School
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 9 am to 3 pm
Contact Principal Anna Armstrong
705-282-2383

Little Current Public School
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from noon to 3 pm
Contact Principal Jamie Mohamed
705-368-2932

FI – These schools offer the French Immersion Program, which provides a balance of English and French instruction.

FI & EP – These schools offer the French Immersion Program as well as the English Program.

All other schools offer the English Program. The English Program includes Core French.

Rainbow District School Board
Centre for Education, 408 Wembley Drive
Sudbury ON P3E 1P2
Phone: 705-674-3171
Toll Free: 1-888-421-2661
Fax: 705-674-3167
Website: rainbowschools.ca
Email: [email protected]

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.