Well, we were off to a great start with the children getting right down to work in the classrooms. I always find the kids are ready to come back after the two week holiday. Unfortunately, there will be no school or transportation on Friday due to a teacher protest.
As we start the New Year, I do want to remind everyone of the procedures we ask you to follow when coming to the school. As most of you know, we require all visitors to come to the office when entering the building, to sign in and acquire a visitors badge. We ask that you do not come into the school before the bell rings for security reasons. All children should wait outside in line with their friends until their teacher picks them up. If you haven't had the opportunity to read the Parent Handbook, please visit our website and look for it under the Parent tab. We thank you in advance.
I'd also like to remind everyone that LKS is a nut-safe environment. We ask that you do not send in products that contain nuts, especially into the lunchroom and/or a classroom where there may be a student that can have an anaphylactic reaction. It is important that all children feel safe coming to school, and we ask the co-operation of the school community in this manner. Other things that may assist in the prevention of a reaction is to have your children wash their hands and teeth if consuming peanuts/nuts before coming to school, bringing in other items like, pencils or stickers, instead of food to celebrate birthdays, teach your children to read labels at the grocery store, talk to your children about avoiding sharing food, and refraining from teasing or bullying a student with a food allergy. Generally, our student body is respectful and supportive of one another, and they should be commended for their efforts in this area. But, it is important that these procedures and policies be followed at all times. You can look on our website, under the Anaphylaxis tab, for a letter to our kindergarten parents regarding snacks and a list of peanut/nut-free treats.
This week, I've asked the teachers to make contact with parents if they have a concern about academic and/or social progress. It is imperative there are no surprises for anyone when the report cards come home on February 11th. Parent/Teacher interviews in November is an opportunity for teachers to meet all parents of their students, but interviews in Feb are usually reserved for teachers and parents to discuss concerns, but any parent can request an interview.
I hope you have a good weekend.
JANUARY
8th-Police Visits for Grade 1 and 4
17th-Police Visits for Grade 2 and 5
22nd-Police Visits for Grade 6 and 8
24th-Pizza Day
25th-PA Day
29th-MADD Canada Presentation with grade 7 and 8
FEBRUARY
1st-Optional Attendance Due date for Secondary Schools; Grade 6 Scientist in the School
11th- Report Cards Go Home!
12th and 13th-Kindergarten Registration
15th-PA Day
18th-Family Day!
19th-Grade 8 Course Selection Sheets due to Secondary Schools
22nd-Pizza Day
27th-Grade 8 Grad Photo
MARCH
11th-15th-March Break
28th-Pizza Day
29th-Good Friday
APRIL
1st-Easter Monday
26th-Pizza Day
MAY
20th-Victoria Day
24th-Sharing Assembly
28th-Grade 3 and 6 EQAO begins
31-Pizza Day
JUNE
7th-PA Day
14th-Grade 8 Graduation
17th-21st-Grade 8 Quebec Trip
18th-Sharing Assembly
26th-Report Cards Go Home
27th-Lunch on the Lawn (Pizza Day); Year End Assembly; Last day for students
