| Shining Stars Assembly | http://bax.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/41 | Shining Stars Assembly | <p></p><div class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-embedcode ms-rte-embedil ms-rtestate-notify">Shining Stars Assembly on PhotoPeach <iframe width="445" height="296" src="http://photopeach.com/embed/w3t8k0?mode=spiral" frameborder="0"></iframe></div> | | | |
| Kindergarten Registration | http://bax.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/40 | Kindergarten Registration | <p><span style="font-family:"verdana","sans-serif";font-size:8.5pt;"><font color="#000000">Kindergarten registration starts at all Simcoe County
District School Board (SCDSB) elementary schools on Monday, Jan. 26. Children
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| Baxter Central P. S. is Teaming Up With The Kidney Foundation of Canada | http://bax.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/31 | Baxter Central P. S. is Teaming Up With The Kidney Foundation of Canada | <p>If your drawers are overflowing and your closets are in chaos, it might be time to consider a donation to Kidney Clothes. We will turn your used clothing donation into much needed funds for kidney research and educational programs that help fight kidney disease. </p><p>Kidney Clothes invites you to donate all cloth-based items including:</p><ul><li>all gently used clothing – can be stained/ ripped, holey socks</li><li>footwear and outerwear</li><li>belts, ties and purses</li><li>yarn, fabric and patterns, pieces of fabric</li><li>blankets, bedding and linens</li><li>draperies, pillows and cushions, luggage and sleeping bags </li></ul><div style="text-align:center;"> </div><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>BRING YOUR CLOTHES TODAY! LET'S FILL THE TRAILER! </strong></p><p>Items should be packed in garbage bags. The school is paid by the Pound! </p> | | | |
| A Friendly Reminder | http://bax.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/38 | A Friendly Reminder | <p>A reminder that the last day to bring in your pizza forms for our Family Literacy/Numeracy Night is on Friday. School Council will be serving free pizza! Sign-up for a piece of pie and come join us for a night of fun and learning!</p> | | | |
| CHILDREN’S RESPITE FLEXIBLE FUNDING APPLICATION | http://bax.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/36 | CHILDREN’S RESPITE FLEXIBLE FUNDING APPLICATION | <p>The Children's Respite Flexible Funding application is available to families living in York Region, Simcoe County, Durham Region, Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge (HKPR). <br><br>Applications are available January 1, 2015 to February 10, 2015. <br> <br>The Children's Respite Flexible Funding is provided through the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) to serve as an enhancement for families to access respite services in their community. Kerry's Place Autism Services is hosting this project in cooperation with other community agencies to oversee the application review process and the management of funds. Each application is carefully reviewed by an allocation committee. Families can only apply for these funds once a year (between January and mid-February) and there is no guarantee of the availability of these funds in future years.<br> <br>The purpose of the Children's Respite Flexible Fund is to help caregivers get the flexible and individualized support their family needs in order for them to take intervals of time off from their care-giving duties. <br><br>The Children's Respite Flexible Funding application will be made available online starting <span lang="EN-CA" style="text-decoration:underline;">January 1, 2015.</span> Families are encouraged to begin their respite plan now for the funding year April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016. <br><br><strong>Eligibility</strong> </p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Children that are up to the age of 18 years (after their 18th birthday they no longer qualify) </li><li>Children must have an official diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (proof of diagnosis is required) </li><li>Children must live in York Region, Simcoe County, Durham Region and Haliburton, Kawartha & Pine Ridge (HKPR)</li></ul><table width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><strong>The funds </strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>will</strong></span><strong> cover</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><strong>The funds will </strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>NOT</strong></span><strong> cover</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Respite worker / mediator</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Any type of therapy ( speech and language, ABA, IBI, music therapy, etc)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Respite worker / mediator at a camp or group</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Transportation costs, mileage, parking fees</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Camp fees</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Activity costs (admission fees, costumes, snacks, etc)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Social groups, recreational groups</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Home care and cleaning costs</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Specialized classes, lessons (guitar, swimming, karate, etc)</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Education fees, assistive devices, computer software, equipment</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><br><strong>Important Information about the Children's Respite Flexible Funding:</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>There is a limited amount of funding per year to serve many families. Not all families that apply will receive funds this year. </li><li>This is an <span lang="EN-CA" style="text-decoration:underline;">enhancement</span> to a family's already existing respite plan. These funds are not expected to cover all of yearly respite costs. </li><li>This is a <span lang="EN-CA" style="text-decoration:underline;">reimbursement</span> funding process. Costs will be reimbursed once families have submitted valid receipt of payment. </li><li>If <span lang="EN-CA" style="text-decoration:underline;">any</span> portion of the application is missing, it will not be processed. </li><li>Decisions will not be made until after the application deadline has passed. </li><li>The application covers a 1 year period; families are encouraged to apply yearly.</li></ul><p><strong>The Application Process</strong> </p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Complete an application online and submit. </li><li>Applications are reviewed by an Allocation Committee </li><li>Decisions are made available as of April 30, 2015 </li><ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li>All applicants receive an email notice stating their status </li><li>Applicants also receive a written letter by mail </li><li>Approved applicants receive an approval package with further information. </li></ul></ul><p>Applications are available January 1, 2015 to February 10, 2015 . </p><p>To view the application <a href="https://secure.kerrysplace.org/reff/"><span lang="EN-CA" style="text-decoration:underline;">click here</span></a> (<a href="https://secure.kerrysplace.org/reff/"><span lang="EN-CA" style="text-decoration:underline;">https://secure.kerrysplace.org/reff/</span></a>)<br> <br>For more information on the Children's Respite Flexible Funding, contact:<br> Sue Townsend 905-713-6808 ext. 360 or <a href="mailto:stownsend@kerrysplace.org"><span lang="EN-CA" style="text-decoration:underline;">stownsend@kerrysplace.org</span></a></p> | | | |