To help in your family plans, we have posted a 2012-2013 Tentative Calendar on our website, under "School Calendar". Please remember the final version will be approved from the Ministry in the next couple of months.
Over the next few months, one of my goals is to create a "Resource" Section on our website to centralize the links that I share with you. In the meanwhile, check out
www.bigblogcomics.com. It's an interesting blog about past comics. It's a neat little blog if your child loves comics.
I'd also invite you to take a look at the LKS Special Education Website our special education teachers have created this year (on my sidebar). It has great ideas for "apps" if you are seeking a little extra resource in language and math. The kids love them!
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
April
3rd-Community Lawyer visits grade one
5th-Community Fireman visits grade one; Safety Rep Meeting @ lunch
6th and 8th-Good Friday and Easter Monday
10th-Officer Ritch visits Mrs. Tyndall's class
12th-Mr. Blais (SK) and Mrs. Hall visit AGO; Grade 6 Badminton @ LKS
16th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.; Grade 3 & 6 EQAO Parent Info Night @ 6:30 p.m. (Library)
17th-Grade 4 and 5 Math Contest; Grade 5 Badminton @ LKS
18th-Seeds of Hope at lunch
19th-JK-3 Author Visit
20th-Pizza Lunch; Grade 8 Grad Retakes; JK-3 Author visit continues
24th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
26th-Eco-Olympics; Kindergarten Sharing Assemblies
27th-Primary Track and Field Day
May
1st-"Annie" Performance for student body-afternoon
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting; Annie Matinee and Evening Performance
3rd-Annie Evening Performance
5th-Springfest!
11th-Pizza Lunch
14th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
15th-Scientist in the School-Mrs. Raymond
16th-Seeds of Hope at lunch
21st-Victoria Day
29th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
30th-Seeds of Hope
31st-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
June
1st-PA Day
6th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
7th-Grade 3s to Kortright Conversation Centre
8th-Pizza Lunch
15th-Grade 8 Graduation
18th-22nd-Grade 8 Quebec Trip; Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
20th-Grade 1-7 Sharing Assembly
26th-Reports Go Home
28th-Year End Assembly and Lunch on the Lawn
Monday, March 26, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
I hope everyone had a great March Break. What a wonderful week to return; the weather is outstanding!
This week one of our mom's who has a son with special needs sent along this link that I thought I'd share with you as it is a good reminder of showing empathy ( http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-lin/special-needs-parenting_b_1314348.html). I'd also like to remind you that Monday is Purple Day (http://www.purpleday.org/)to help raise awareness to Epilepsy.
Finally, as many of you know TDSB is facing a challenging time. Although we are facing some tough times ahead, especially over the next few weeks, I want you to know that your children are first priority to our staff and we will continue to provide an excellent education. There are many opportunities that come from overcoming obstacles; especially when we work together.
If you wish to learn more about these issues, I encourage you to attend Trustee Gough's Ward meeting on March 29th at Karen Kain School of the Arts at 7:00 p.m. ( 60 Berl Avenue).
Dates to Remember
March
27th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies and Soccer Skills Presentation
28th-Grade 8 Grad Photo
29th-Safety Rep meeting at lunch
30th-Author visit-Marina Cohen-Grade 4-8
April
3rd-Community Lawyer visits grade one
5th-Community Fireman visits grade one
6th and 8th-Good Friday and Easter Monday
10th-Officer Ritch visits Mrs. Tyndall's class
16th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
18th-Seeds of Hope at lunch
20th-Pizza Lunch
24th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
26th-Eco-Olympics; Kindergarten Sharing Assemblies
May
1st-"Annie" Performance for student body-afternoon
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting; Annie Matinee and Evening Performance
3rd-Annie Evening Performance
5th-Springfest!
11th-Pizza Lunch
14th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
15th-Scientist in the School-Mrs. Raymond
16th-Seeds of Hope at lunch
21st-Victoria Day
29th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
30th-Seeds of Hope
31st-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
June
1st-PA Day
6th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
7th-Grade 3s to Kortright Conversation Centre
8th-Pizza Lunch
15th-Grade 8 Graduation
18th-22nd-Grade 8 Quebec Trip; Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
20th-Grade 1-7 Sharing Assembly
26th-Reports Go Home
28th-Year End Assembly and Lunch on the Lawn
This week one of our mom's who has a son with special needs sent along this link that I thought I'd share with you as it is a good reminder of showing empathy ( http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maria-lin/special-needs-parenting_b_1314348.html). I'd also like to remind you that Monday is Purple Day (http://www.purpleday.org/)to help raise awareness to Epilepsy.
Finally, as many of you know TDSB is facing a challenging time. Although we are facing some tough times ahead, especially over the next few weeks, I want you to know that your children are first priority to our staff and we will continue to provide an excellent education. There are many opportunities that come from overcoming obstacles; especially when we work together.
If you wish to learn more about these issues, I encourage you to attend Trustee Gough's Ward meeting on March 29th at Karen Kain School of the Arts at 7:00 p.m. ( 60 Berl Avenue).
Dates to Remember
March
27th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies and Soccer Skills Presentation
28th-Grade 8 Grad Photo
29th-Safety Rep meeting at lunch
30th-Author visit-Marina Cohen-Grade 4-8
April
3rd-Community Lawyer visits grade one
5th-Community Fireman visits grade one
6th and 8th-Good Friday and Easter Monday
10th-Officer Ritch visits Mrs. Tyndall's class
16th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
18th-Seeds of Hope at lunch
20th-Pizza Lunch
24th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
26th-Eco-Olympics; Kindergarten Sharing Assemblies
May
1st-"Annie" Performance for student body-afternoon
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting; Annie Matinee and Evening Performance
3rd-Annie Evening Performance
5th-Springfest!
11th-Pizza Lunch
14th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
15th-Scientist in the School-Mrs. Raymond
16th-Seeds of Hope at lunch
21st-Victoria Day
29th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
30th-Seeds of Hope
31st-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
June
1st-PA Day
6th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
7th-Grade 3s to Kortright Conversation Centre
8th-Pizza Lunch
15th-Grade 8 Graduation
18th-22nd-Grade 8 Quebec Trip; Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
20th-Grade 1-7 Sharing Assembly
26th-Reports Go Home
28th-Year End Assembly and Lunch on the Lawn
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
On Monday, our students participated in our "Jump Rope for Heart" and they had a great time! It's wonderful seeing them using their skipping ropes during outside recess. Thanks to Mrs. Laco, Ms. Kim and Mr. Bracht for organizing this event for the school.
I'd like to congratulate the students on their academic achievements this year. We've had a cursory look at our results and overall, the students did well. We've posted our summary on the website under the "Data" section.
Enjoy your March Break and we will see you on the 19th.
Dates to Remember
March
12th-16th-March Break
19th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
21st-Seeds of Hope at lunch; Scientist in the School-Ms. Mandel
23rd-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly; Mrs. Seitz and Mrs. Wilson off to Lorax!
27th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
April
6th and 8th-Good Friday and Easter Monday
16th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
18th-Seeds of Hope at lunch
20th-Pizza Lunch
24th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
26th-Eco-Olympics; Kindergarten Sharing Assemblies
May
1st-"Annie" Performance for student body-afternoon
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting; Annie Matinee and Evening Performance
3rd-Annie Evening Performance
5th-Springfest!
11th-Pizza Lunch
14th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
15th-Scientist in the School-Mrs. Raymond
16th-Seeds of Hope at lunch
21st-Victoria Day
29th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
30th-Seeds of Hope
31st-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
June
1st-PA Day
6th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
7th-Grade 3s to Kortright Conversation Centre
8th-Pizza Lunch
15th-Grade 8 Graduation
18th-22nd-Grade 8 Quebec Trip; Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
20th-Grade 1-7 Sharing Assembly
26th-Reports Go Home
28th-Year End Assembly and Lunch on the Lawn
I'd like to congratulate the students on their academic achievements this year. We've had a cursory look at our results and overall, the students did well. We've posted our summary on the website under the "Data" section.
Enjoy your March Break and we will see you on the 19th.
Dates to Remember
March
12th-16th-March Break
19th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
21st-Seeds of Hope at lunch; Scientist in the School-Ms. Mandel
23rd-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly; Mrs. Seitz and Mrs. Wilson off to Lorax!
27th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
April
6th and 8th-Good Friday and Easter Monday
16th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
18th-Seeds of Hope at lunch
20th-Pizza Lunch
24th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
26th-Eco-Olympics; Kindergarten Sharing Assemblies
May
1st-"Annie" Performance for student body-afternoon
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting; Annie Matinee and Evening Performance
3rd-Annie Evening Performance
5th-Springfest!
11th-Pizza Lunch
14th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
15th-Scientist in the School-Mrs. Raymond
16th-Seeds of Hope at lunch
21st-Victoria Day
29th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
30th-Seeds of Hope
31st-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
June
1st-PA Day
6th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
7th-Grade 3s to Kortright Conversation Centre
8th-Pizza Lunch
15th-Grade 8 Graduation
18th-22nd-Grade 8 Quebec Trip; Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
20th-Grade 1-7 Sharing Assembly
26th-Reports Go Home
28th-Year End Assembly and Lunch on the Lawn
Friday, March 2, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
This week many of our middle school students participated in the Kiwanis Festival. At the festival, the students get the opportunity to perform and listen to other schools. I'd like to thank Mr. Samotowka for conducting and organizing this event, and to Mr. Goldberg for conducting.
As I mentioned before, staff have begun their team planning for second term. The focus for each team is listed below. Each grade team will deliver similar lessons and then participate in a marking session during second term. The following indicates the focus for each grade team.
• Kindergarten-Reading Strategies and working with 5s and 10s
• Grade 1 – Problem Solving
• Grade 2 – Persuasive Writing
• Grade 3 – Report Writing
• Grade 4 - Problem Solving
• Grade 5 - Problem Solving
• Grade 6 - Summarizing
• Grade 7 - Summarizing
• Grade 8 - Summarizing
Next week, we will be able to post our Report Card Achievement Summary.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Dates to Remember
March
1st-Grade 7 Band at Kiwanis
5th-Jump Rope for Heart
12th-16th-March Break
19th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
23rd-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
27th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
April
6th and 8th-Good Friday and Easter Monday
16th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
20th-Pizza Lunch
May
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting
11th-Pizza Lunch
14th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
21st-Victoria Day
June
1st-PA Day
6th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
8th-Pizza Lunch
15th-Grade 8 Graduation
18th-22nd-Grade 8 Quebec Trip
26th-Reports Go Home
28th-Year End Assembly and Lunch on the Lawn
As I mentioned before, staff have begun their team planning for second term. The focus for each team is listed below. Each grade team will deliver similar lessons and then participate in a marking session during second term. The following indicates the focus for each grade team.
• Kindergarten-Reading Strategies and working with 5s and 10s
• Grade 1 – Problem Solving
• Grade 2 – Persuasive Writing
• Grade 3 – Report Writing
• Grade 4 - Problem Solving
• Grade 5 - Problem Solving
• Grade 6 - Summarizing
• Grade 7 - Summarizing
• Grade 8 - Summarizing
Next week, we will be able to post our Report Card Achievement Summary.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Dates to Remember
March
1st-Grade 7 Band at Kiwanis
5th-Jump Rope for Heart
12th-16th-March Break
19th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
23rd-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
27th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
April
6th and 8th-Good Friday and Easter Monday
16th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
20th-Pizza Lunch
May
2nd-Eco-Warriors Meeting
11th-Pizza Lunch
14th-Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
21st-Victoria Day
June
1st-PA Day
6th-Eco-Warriors Meeting
8th-Pizza Lunch
15th-Grade 8 Graduation
18th-22nd-Grade 8 Quebec Trip
26th-Reports Go Home
28th-Year End Assembly and Lunch on the Lawn
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