I'd like to thank everyone who attended our concerts this week. It was a nice way to say goodbye to Spring and welcome the Summer. Both nights provided a nice evening of entertainment and the students should be proud of their efforts and talent. Thank you to Mr. Samotowka, Mr. Goldberg, Ms. Hoffman and Mrs. McGee for providing leadership within our music program.
As the school year comes to an end, it is time for us to say goodbye to some staff members.
First, I'd like to say thank you and goodbye to both Mr. Loncar and Mr. Gosling, our caretakers. Both will be retiring at the end of the school year. Mr. Gosling has only been with us for a year, but his presence will be missed. He has worked diligently to keep our school clean and organized as our day Head Caretaker. We wish him much success and relaxation. Mr. Loncar will be leaving us after working for close to 40 years of his adult life. He has cleaned, opened many locks, and worked many Springfests since being at LKS. We will miss him dearly. We wish George all the best with his family, especially the grandchildren!
I'd like to thank both our guidance counselor, Rebecca Forte, and our ESL teacher, Catherine Wong, for working with our student body over the last few years. Mrs. Forte has worked mainly with our intermediate staff and students transitioning our grade 8s to secondary school and Mrs. Wong has worked with our newcomer students across all the grades. I wish both much success as they will be working in other areas within the board.
I'd also like to thank Mrs. Mendrinos who taught kindergarten this year. Unfortunately, Mrs. Mendrinos was declared surplus to the school and has accepted another position. Her little ones, staff and parents are going to miss her dearly!
Mrs. Dias was also declared surplus to the school and has accepted another position. Mrs. Dias has taught at LKS for a few years now and will be greatly missed by her students, colleagues and parents. We wish her much success in her new school.
Mrs. VanSchoor has also accepted another teaching position. As many of you know, Mrs. VanSchoor has been at LKS for a number of years and has taught many of our students in the primary grades as she began her career with the kindergarten team. She has been involved with many extra-curricular activities and took on a leadership position on staff with a three year tenure as Chair. I thank her for her contributions to the LKS community.
In closing, Mrs. Adiar will be retiring at the end of the year. Over the years, Mrs. Adiar has made a tremendous impact on the lives of our students. She has delivered a quality program focusing on reflection and revision. She knows the importance of teaching the "whole child" and nurturing global citizens. Her contributions to the Seeds of Hope Club over the last few years has positively influenced the student body and community at large. Furthermore, she has spent many hours coaching students in our school-wide plays. As a staff member, Mrs. Adair has been a mentor to her colleagues and she has continued to reflect upon her own program to best serve her students. I want to thank Mrs. Adiar for her professionalism and thoughtfulness throughout the years.
Have a nice weekend everyone.
June 2013
10th-Frisbee City Finals
11th-City Track Meet; Grade 3 classes visit Kortright
14th-Grade 8 Graduation
17th-21st-Grade 8 Quebec Trip; Kindie Sharing Assembly (17th)
18th-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
24th-Mrs. Raymond's SK Graduation
25th-Volunteer Breakfast
26th-Report Cards Go Home; Mrs. Tyndall's SK Graduation
27th-Lunch on the Lawn (Pizza Day); Year End Assembly; Last day for students
September-Respect
3rd-School Begins and Kindergarten Open House
6th-All kindergartens present
9th-Terry Fox Kick Off Assembly
10th-Curriculum Night
11th-Student Safety Assemblies
13th-Cyber Busters Performance
26th-Terry Fox Walk (27th Rain Date)
October-Responsibility
11th-PA Day
14th-Thanksgiving
15th-IEPs sent home
31st-Hallowe'en Parade
November-Empathy
11th-Remembrance Day Assemblies; Report Cards Go Home
15th-PA/Interview Day
December-Kindness and Caring
20th-Holidays Begin
January-Teamwork
24th-PA Day
February-Fairness
March-Honesty
7th-PA Day
10th-14th-March Break
April-Co-operation
May-Integrity
19th-Victoria Day
26th-EQAO Begins
June-Perseverance
6th-PA Day
23rd-Report Cards Sent Home
27th-Last Day for Students; Lunch on the Lawn
