Welcome back everyone! I trust that you and your family had a great March Break. Hopefully the weather will turn warmer pretty soon as I'm getting a bit tired of the snow; just like most of you!
We had a productive first week back as we welcomed Ms. Luckman, a new student teacher to Dr. Grant's class. As some of you know, we host a few candidates a year to encourage collaboration and mentorship among teachers. Teachers enjoy having the students as they usually provide new ideas and activities to the classroom.
On Wednesday, our grade 6-8 students listened to Mr. Vollum who presented a workshop called, "The Social Web 101". He gave some sound advise and practical suggestions mainly around the new privacy settings on Facebook. Parents were invited back that night to hear Mr. Vollum speak on issues and concerns around social media.
Staff continue to teach the final curriculum outlined in the grade long range plans. These plans are on the website if you want to look at them further and keep in contact with the teachers if you have any questions. We are excited to be sending some grade 3 teachers to a workshop next week to learn more about "student inquiry" and the Ministry's "Co-Learn" initiative.
The following is being included on behalf of Parent Council:
SPRINGFEST
Springfest 2013 (Saturday, May 4 from 10 am - 2 pm) needs Committee Chairs and Committee Members.
Do you have one - two hours a week to help on one of these committees? We need you!
* Tombola (5 needed)
* Games (1 more needed, 3 committee members already)
* Silent Auction (3 more needed, 5 committee members already)
* Volunteers (1 or 2 needed)
Please contact Allison Needham by email at allison.needham@rogers.com if you are interested in volunteering.
SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS
The Silent Auction Committee is looking for donations! If you wish to donate a product or service to the auction, please complete a donation form and return it to the donation box in the school office or by email to: Allison Needham at allison.needham@rogers.com or Stephen Montano at stephen_montano@hotmail.com
OTHER WAYS FAMILIES CAN HELP SPRINGFEST:
Other ways parents can help is to sponsor a game, or donate prizes. Sponsors will receive recognition/advertising at the event (if desired).
I hope you have a great weekend!
MARCH
27th-Grade 8 Grad Photos
28th-Pizza Day
29th-Good Friday
APRIL
1st-Easter Monday
15th-Parent Council Meeting
25th-Kindergarten Sharing Assemblies
26th-Pizza Day
29th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
MAY
10th-K-2 Storyteller
13th-Parent Council Meeting
20th-Victoria Day
21st-24th-Book Fair
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
