Congratulations to all the students on a job well done this term. As our initial report card data shows, our children demonstrated excellent academic achievement this term. All report cards will go home on Monday, except for our Junior Kindergartens. Please make sure you have your interview scheduled for this term. It is important that we host at least one "face to face" interview with parents this year, and first term is crucial, especially for our older students.
Just a reminder to lock your doors and bring your valuables with you if you are parking your car around the school or streets. Unfortunately, a police officer has had to respond to a couple of calls due to "breaking and entering" into vehicles.
Have a good weekend everyone!
30th-Report Cards Go Home (Only SK Reports-Jr Kindies get a report second term; Sr Boys' Vball at LKS
DECEMBER
1st-3rd-Book Fair-lunch, recess and before/after school; Grade 4 Charity Bake sale-p.m.
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting and Walking Wednesday
December 4-Interview Day(the 3nd at night)
7th-City Hall trip for Grade 5 (Ms. Walker and Ms. I)
8th-Grade 1-5 Concert @ 6:30 p.m
9th-Grade 6-8 Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
10th-Author Visit Grade 3-8
11th-Athletic Assembly @ 9:00 a.m.
14th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.; Kindergarten Concert @ 6:00 p.m.; City Hall Trip for Mrs. Young's class; Carols in the gym at 9:00 a.m.
18th-Carols in the gym @ 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Report Cards
Next Monday, report cards will be sent home indicating first term progress. Interviews have been scheduled at different times, but mainly for the 3rd and the 4th. In kindergarten, only the Seniors will be getting a Progress Report this term. This is the second year staff have completed the report cards using our new process on the TDSB Web. It has been a success so far.
If you haven't had a chance to read the book I recommended last year (Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax), I encourage you to pick it up from the store. I was reviewing some of the chapters this week, particularly the one on video games. He states that the average teenage boy spends more than 13 hours a week playing games and then he delves into different reasons and tasks that might or might not motivate young boys. Overall, the book is a good resource to keep us thinking, questioning and evaluating our practices as educators when working with boys.
Please remember that Empathy is our focused Character Trait this month. Students were recognized at our Sharing Assemblies this week with a special braclet and certificate. Congratulations!
Finally, special thanks goes to our student reps who participated in the Vow of Silence today. The students, vowed to stay silent and refrained from communicating via the computer for 24 hours to support children around the world who are denied their basic rights. November 20 is special as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The student body contributed donations to this cause. If you would like to still support our student leaders, please drop off your donation in the office.
NOVEMBER
23-Class Safety Rep Meeting @ Lunch; Eric Walters returns to the middle school
24th-Artist to visit Mrs. Taylor;Jr Vball @ James S. Bell
25th-Sr Girls' BB Tournament @LKS
26th-Grade Eight Special Education Review Meetings-morning(
27th-Pizza Lunch; Sr Boys' VBall @ LKS all day; Author Adrea Beck to visit K-2
30th-Report Cards Go Home (Only SK Reports-Jr Kindies get a report second term; Sr Boys' Vball at LKS
DECEMBER
1st-3rd-Book Fair-lunch, recess and before/after school; Grade 4 Charity Bakesale-p.m.
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting and Walking Wednesday
December 4-Interview Day(the 3nd at night)
7th-City Hall trip for Grade 5 (Ms. Walker and Ms. I)
8th-Grade 1-5 Concert @ 6:30 p.m
9th-Grade 6-8 Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
10th-Author Visit Grade 3-8
11th-Athletic Assembly @ 9:00 a.m.
14th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.; Kindergarten Concert @ 6:00 p.m.; City Hall Trip for Mrs. Young's class; Carols in the gym at 9:00 a.m.
18th-Carols in the gym @ 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Safety Reminder
Thank you to those who shared our Remembrance Day Assembly with us on the 11th. It is so important that we continue to honour those who have served on our behalf, both past and present. The LKS students were once again, very respectful and continue to understand the importance of the day. We thank the older students as they provided the leadership needed as they guided our little ones through the day.
If you were not able to make Parent Council on Monday, we encourage you to check out our PowerPoint presentation of the School Improvement Plan on our website. In teams, the teachers have outlined their goals for the year based on some preliminary data. I thank all staff who have worked hard over the last couple of months to prepare for the year.
Parent Council will be selling LKS clothing and other items outside the office next week before and after school. They will be taking orders and have some items for "on the spot" purchasing. Thank you to Mrs. Brady and her team.
I'd like to thank Mr. Owen, one of our parents who has been working with Councillor Milczyn on a proposal for increased safety measures (i.e. signage) in the community. Mr. Owen presented at Parent Council on Monday and hosted a meeting of concerned community members on Thursday morning. I'd like to remind all parents to be mindful of the children at all times, especially during drop off and pick up. Please continue to remind your children of bicycle safety and how to cross at the crosswalks; namely push the button, point and cross carefully. Students should be wearing helmets and get off their bikes if crossing. We will also continue to remind the kids at school.
Just a reminder that it is a PA day tomorrow and there is no school. We will see everyone of Monday. Have a great weekend.
NOVEMBER
16th-Parent/Teacher Interview Letters Go Home! Bullying Prevention Week Begins
17th-Artist visit to Mrs. Gibson
19th-Sharing Assemblies-afternoon assemblies
20th-Sharing Assemblies -morning assemblies
23-Class Safety Rep Meeting; Eric Walters returns to the middle school
24th-Artist to visit Mrs. Taylor;Jr Vball @ James S. Bell
25th-Sr Girls' BB Tournament @LKS
26th-Grade Eight Special Education Review Meetings-morning(invitations are being sent soon)
27th-Pizza Lunch; Sr Boys' VBall @ LKS all day; Author Adrea Beck to visit K-2
30th-Report Cards Go Home (Only SK Reports-Jr Kindies get a report second term; Sr Boys' Vball at LKS
DECEMBER
1st-3rd-Book Fair-lunch, recess and before/after school
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting and Walking Wednesday
December 3-Interview Day(the 2nd at night)
8th-Grade 1-5 Concert @ 6:30 p.m
9th-Grade 6-8 Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
14th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.; Kindergarten Concert @ 6:00 p.m.
If you were not able to make Parent Council on Monday, we encourage you to check out our PowerPoint presentation of the School Improvement Plan on our website. In teams, the teachers have outlined their goals for the year based on some preliminary data. I thank all staff who have worked hard over the last couple of months to prepare for the year.
Parent Council will be selling LKS clothing and other items outside the office next week before and after school. They will be taking orders and have some items for "on the spot" purchasing. Thank you to Mrs. Brady and her team.
I'd like to thank Mr. Owen, one of our parents who has been working with Councillor Milczyn on a proposal for increased safety measures (i.e. signage) in the community. Mr. Owen presented at Parent Council on Monday and hosted a meeting of concerned community members on Thursday morning. I'd like to remind all parents to be mindful of the children at all times, especially during drop off and pick up. Please continue to remind your children of bicycle safety and how to cross at the crosswalks; namely push the button, point and cross carefully. Students should be wearing helmets and get off their bikes if crossing. We will also continue to remind the kids at school.
Just a reminder that it is a PA day tomorrow and there is no school. We will see everyone of Monday. Have a great weekend.
NOVEMBER
16th-Parent/Teacher Interview Letters Go Home! Bullying Prevention Week Begins
17th-Artist visit to Mrs. Gibson
19th-Sharing Assemblies-afternoon assemblies
20th-Sharing Assemblies -morning assemblies
23-Class Safety Rep Meeting; Eric Walters returns to the middle school
24th-Artist to visit Mrs. Taylor;Jr Vball @ James S. Bell
25th-Sr Girls' BB Tournament @LKS
26th-Grade Eight Special Education Review Meetings-morning(invitations are being sent soon)
27th-Pizza Lunch; Sr Boys' VBall @ LKS all day; Author Adrea Beck to visit K-2
30th-Report Cards Go Home (Only SK Reports-Jr Kindies get a report second term; Sr Boys' Vball at LKS
DECEMBER
1st-3rd-Book Fair-lunch, recess and before/after school
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting and Walking Wednesday
December 3-Interview Day(the 2nd at night)
8th-Grade 1-5 Concert @ 6:30 p.m
9th-Grade 6-8 Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
14th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.; Kindergarten Concert @ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Remembrance Day
A big congratulations to our Sr Boys and Jr Girls Football teams for placing first in the City Finals and to our Sr Girls Football team for placing second. What a great season the teams have had this year. They have really gained good skills and a sense of teamwork over the last few years! Thank you to Mr. Kuru, Mr. Bracht and Mr. Ross. Once again, thank you to all the parents who either drove or just came out to support the kids.
Thank you to our Parent Council for supporting our art programmes. This week our grade 3 students did some weaving and the kids really enjoyed the projects. The visiting artists are good to have in the school for a couple of reasons; namely the kids generally get a chance to do something different and the teachers learn new strategies and ideas in the arts.
What a beautiful playground we are going to have in the Spring! Thank you to everyone who spent a few hours planting our donated shrubs, plants and bulbs.
Just a reminder that any Unicef donations should be sent to the office by the morning of November 9th. A rep will be picking our donations up later in the day.
Our Class Safety Reps are spreading the word to their classes about the November Character Trait-Empathy. Students who have demonstrated this very important trait will be recognized at our monthly Sharing Assembly with a certificate and/or a new wristbands. Please remember to emphasize this trait at different "teachable moments" with your own children. Empathy is a difficult concept for our primary students, but you can still talk about ideas like feelings (i.e. When resolving conflicts, ask the kids how each thinks the other feels-get them to see how it might feel if they were in the other person's shoes).
If you are near the school on Remembrance Day, please drop by after morning recess for our assembly. Thank you to Mrs. Wolfer and Mrs. Armstrong for decorating our front display case with our community memories.
Just a reminder that teachers will be working on final assessments and reporting on Friday, therefore it is a PA Day and no school.
There is a Parent Council meeting on Monday @ 7:00 p.m. All parents are welcome. We will also be presenting our School Improvement Plan.
NOVEMBER
8th-UNICEF Donations to the office please!
9th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.
10th-Artist visit to Mr. Littlejohn; Safety Officer visits grade one students
11th-Remembrance Day Assembly-If you would like to come, a good time to arrive would be at 10:50
13th-No school-PA Day!
16th-Parent/Teacher Interview Letters Go Home! Bullying Prevention Week Begins
17th-Artist visit to Mrs. Gibson
19th-Sharing Assemblies-afternoon assemblies
20th-Sharing Assemblies -morning assemblies
23-Class Safety Rep Meeting; Eric Walters returns to the middle school
24th-Artist to visit Mrs. Taylor
26th-Grade Eight Special Education Review Meetings-morning(invitations are being sent soon)
27th-Pizza Lunch; Sr Boys' VBall @ LKS all day; Author Adrea Beck to visit K-2
30th-Report Cards Go Home (Only SK Reports-Jr Kindies' get a report second term)
DECEMBER
1st-3rd-Book Fair
2nd-Eco-Warriors and Walking Wednesday
December 3-Interview Day(the 2nd at night)
8th-Grade 1-5 Concert @ 6:30 p.m
9th-Grade 6-8 Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
14th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.; Kindergarten Classes @ 6:00 p.m.
Thank you to our Parent Council for supporting our art programmes. This week our grade 3 students did some weaving and the kids really enjoyed the projects. The visiting artists are good to have in the school for a couple of reasons; namely the kids generally get a chance to do something different and the teachers learn new strategies and ideas in the arts.
What a beautiful playground we are going to have in the Spring! Thank you to everyone who spent a few hours planting our donated shrubs, plants and bulbs.
Just a reminder that any Unicef donations should be sent to the office by the morning of November 9th. A rep will be picking our donations up later in the day.
Our Class Safety Reps are spreading the word to their classes about the November Character Trait-Empathy. Students who have demonstrated this very important trait will be recognized at our monthly Sharing Assembly with a certificate and/or a new wristbands. Please remember to emphasize this trait at different "teachable moments" with your own children. Empathy is a difficult concept for our primary students, but you can still talk about ideas like feelings (i.e. When resolving conflicts, ask the kids how each thinks the other feels-get them to see how it might feel if they were in the other person's shoes).
If you are near the school on Remembrance Day, please drop by after morning recess for our assembly. Thank you to Mrs. Wolfer and Mrs. Armstrong for decorating our front display case with our community memories.
Just a reminder that teachers will be working on final assessments and reporting on Friday, therefore it is a PA Day and no school.
There is a Parent Council meeting on Monday @ 7:00 p.m. All parents are welcome. We will also be presenting our School Improvement Plan.
NOVEMBER
8th-UNICEF Donations to the office please!
9th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.
10th-Artist visit to Mr. Littlejohn; Safety Officer visits grade one students
11th-Remembrance Day Assembly-If you would like to come, a good time to arrive would be at 10:50
13th-No school-PA Day!
16th-Parent/Teacher Interview Letters Go Home! Bullying Prevention Week Begins
17th-Artist visit to Mrs. Gibson
19th-Sharing Assemblies-afternoon assemblies
20th-Sharing Assemblies -morning assemblies
23-Class Safety Rep Meeting; Eric Walters returns to the middle school
24th-Artist to visit Mrs. Taylor
26th-Grade Eight Special Education Review Meetings-morning(invitations are being sent soon)
27th-Pizza Lunch; Sr Boys' VBall @ LKS all day; Author Adrea Beck to visit K-2
30th-Report Cards Go Home (Only SK Reports-Jr Kindies' get a report second term)
DECEMBER
1st-3rd-Book Fair
2nd-Eco-Warriors and Walking Wednesday
December 3-Interview Day(the 2nd at night)
8th-Grade 1-5 Concert @ 6:30 p.m
9th-Grade 6-8 Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
14th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.; Kindergarten Classes @ 6:00 p.m.
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