Good Evening Gators!,

**Please be sure to read to the bottom of each Gator Bites to find important attachments!!

Thank you to all the families that came out to meet our staff at Sam Sherratt on Wednesday night. It was great to meet so many new faces!

Next week we have both Girls and Boys Volleyball games scheduled.

Our Chocolate and brochure fundraisers are off to a great start towards meeting our goal of $10,000!!

Please enjoy a safe and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Sam Sherratt Public School.

In Partnership,

Maggie Parker

Bita Watts

and the Staff of Sam Sherratt

(Read on for important messages from The Staff)

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Attention Grade 3-6 parents

On Tuesday October 17th from 9-12am we will have Author Michael Wade visiting our school for a book talk about his series "Then it Happened". He will have signed copies of the book that day for $5 each or $40 for the set (1-13) cash or cheque will be accepted.

Parents are also welcome to come and listen in the Learning Commons.

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Milton Fire Department Fire Prevention Week and Open House

It’s Fire Prevention Week from October 8 to 14 and the Milton Fire Department wants you to Plan 2 Ways Out of your home. If a fire broke out tonight while you were sleeping, would you and your loved ones be able to get out safely? Take a few minutes to plan your escape from fire and practise it with everyone in your household. Make sure everyone knows two ways out of each room, if possible. Arrange a meeting place away from the home where everyone can meet and call the fire department from outside the home.

The Fire Department is also inviting you to attend their open house on Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to wrap up Fire Prevention Week. The open house features a free barbecue and hands-on, kid-friendly activities at Fire Station 1 (405 Steeles Avenue East), Fire Station 2 (2665 Reid Side Road, Campbellville) and Fire Station 3 (610 Savoline Blvd.).

To see tools to plan 2 ways out check out: http://www.miltonfire.ca/fireprevention

     Simple steps to pre-plan your escape

     Escape plan grid

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REMINDER: You need your Halton student number (from yellow sheet sent out back in June) in order to sign up for school cash. If you have misplaced that form please contact the office and we will provide you with the number. Thanks for paying online.

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IMPORTANT DATES: Full calendar available on our website

Oct 9th - Happy Thanksgiving - Enjoy time with your family and friends

Oct 10th - VOLLEYBALL- Girls @ Sherratt, Boys @ Anne J. MacArthur

Oct 12th - VOLLEYBALL - Girls @ Sherratt, Boys @ MSB

Oct 17th - Author Visit Gr’s 3-6

Oct 19th - Photo Day

Nov 3rd - Gr 7 Hep B & HPV