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.