Occasional teacher and consumate Putman volunteer, Michael Brackenbury, was the recent recipient of a Community Award for volunteerism. Each spring, the Community Award is granted in recognition of outstanding efforts of a member of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board community in developing an iniative that directly supports the well-being of our students.
Putman teacher wins Golden Apple Award
Congratulations to J.H. Putman's own Gail Soffer, winner of Majic 100's Golden Apple Award. Nominated by parents, Mrs. Soffer's daily efforts in contributing to the well-being and academic success of Putman students are recognized with the award, along with a $500 cheque. Mrs. Soffer plans to give the money back to the students. Congratulations Mrs. Soffer!
Beyond Guilt, a student-run club committed to making a difference for people around the world living in extreme poverty, hosted a silent auction on Friday, May14th in the school gymnasium and cafeteria. Everyone was invited to this fun-filled event. The silent auction hosted a guest speaker, a live band, and also selling food and refreshments.>Read more about Putman's Silent Auction
Second annual Electives Day April 16th
On Friday April 16th, J.H. Putman held its second annual Electives Day in the morning! Students were given the choice of various hands-on workshops to promote learning in all its forms and school spirit. Staff and volunteers shared their special skills with our school community. Sewing, martial arts, electronics, drum building and carpentry were among the many activities for which students signed up.
Pink makes colourful anti-bullying statement
Pink is traditionally viewed as the colour symbolizing hope and 'all things feminine'. Not so on Wedneday, April 14th, when J.H. Putman students and staff donned all manner of pink to make an Anti-Bullying statement. A wave of pink swept over the school Wednesday, with the majority of students participating. Pink shirts, skirts, shorts, hats, ties, face paint, accessories, and even pink hair, set the stage for Putman's first Annual Day of Pink. Students were excited to create homeroom pledges, oaths, and dramatic skits, to consolidate their thoughts on the day's theme, "Bullying Stops Here!". Student Council opened the canteen to all wearing pink, and business was brisk, with profits being donated to charity. Organizer, Gail Soffer, hopes to continue this special event each year, building an even stronger school community, but in the meantime, she thinks that each time we see each other wearing pink, the day's Pink Power message will be remembered.
>Read Pink Shirt Day background (CBC News)
>Read about anti-bullying Part 1
>Read about anti-bullying Part 2
Jazz Café rescheduled to May 4th
Our annual Jazz Cafe has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 4, at 7:00 p.m. Come and join us here in the Putman gym for an evening of jazz in a cafe-type setting. Admission is $5.00, which includes coffee, tea, or juice and desserts.
All funds raised from chocolate sales should already be handed in to Ms Read. Thank you to all our supporters who bought chocolate or who donated money!
Just a reminder that senior band rehearsals are now THURSDAYS from 3:00 - 4:00. A BIG thank you to those of you who have had to reorganize your schedules.
Animation Club uses online software to create videos
Mrs. Susan Lee and the students in the Animation Club are thrilled with the GoAnimate software that is being used this year. Links to student animations will be posted on the JH Putman website as they are created.
>Watch these videos from Putman students.
Putman student places second in French Public Speaking semi-finals
On February 8th, J.H. Putman held its school finals for the French Public Speaking Contest. In total over 170 students participated in the Concours d’art oratoire. Congratulations to Tori Hendrycks, Li Lin Tong, Paige Doyle and Julian Parker who represented J.H. Putman in the School Board’s Semi-Finals on February 24th. Julian placed second in the French Immersion Intermediate category, Li Lin Tong received bronze and Tori received silver in the French Immersion Junior category.
We are very proud of Tori, Li Lin, Paige and Julian! Félicitations!
Senior Band performs at Music Festival
The senior band will be performing in the Capital Region Music Festival again this year. Our performance date is set for Thursday, February 25, 2010. All band members will need to be at Earl of March High School in Kanata by 6:30 p.m. for our performance time of 7:30 p.m. More information will be coming home shortly.
Our annual chocolate fundraiser will begin shortly. All proceeds go to support the band/music program at Putman.
After-school ski program offered
J.H. Putman is pleased to offer the 2010 After School Ski/Snowboard Club at Ski Vorlage in Wakefield, Quebec. Busing services will be provided Bergeron Bus Lines and Wubs.
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OCDSB announces new student transfer policy
Pennies for Portions—As in previous years, Students’ Council sponsored Pennies for Portions, a campaign to raise money for food for the needy in the Ottawa area. Jars were placed in every classroom, and students were asked to contribute any loose change or bills. Student were told that if every individual contributed $2.00, Putman could donate enough money to feed over 200 hungry people in our community. This year, the Pennies for Portions campaign brought in $817.
Students' Council gets taste of real-life politics
Ontario will stop issuing fall report cards to elementary school pupils starting next year. Teachers in Ontario have pushed for years to get rid of the report cards, which are usually issued in late October or early November, saying they come too soon after the start of the school year.
Second Breakfast ushers in revised timetable—On December 1st, sudents ushered in the holiday fund raising season and a revised timetable by celebrating a Pyjama spirit day with a "Second Breakfast" of milk, cereal, fresh fruit and juice during morning nutrition break. The morning break was extended by ten minutes, spelling the end of afternoon recess for the remainder of the year.
Inclement weather may lead to bus cancellations
Intramurals For All
Impressive showing in Cross Country
J.H. Putman Public is a "Healthy and Active School"
Junior boys soccer team win silver medal
The location for the girls touch football tournament on October 16th is Trent Arlington Fields (Beside Knoxdale Public School on Bellman Dr.). Please park on Bellman or at the Trent Arlington Field House. There is not enough parking in the Greenbank/Knoxdale Parking lot to accommodate the tournament.
Important changes to bus routes Monday, October 5th
What have Putman Pumas been up to?October is a very busy month for the J.H. Putman Pumas. After a tireless September of practices the Pumas are ready to use their skills against the competition.
Terry Fox Run for cancer research
Students' Council Election News
Survivor Day "the best ever"

