Thursday, December 19, 2013

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Lanis for all that he has accomplished at LKS over the last four years. He has worked hard to support staff on programming and spent hours as an advisor for extra-curricular activities. We wish him the best of luck at his new school and in his new role as Principal. 

I'd like to thank the community for a great first term. The students have accomplished so much both inside and outside the classroom, with staff and parent support. I'm really looking forward to next term as we begin registering  little ones for kindergarten. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with their friends and family. We will see you on January 6th. 

January-Teamwork

 6th-School Begins

9th-Author Visit
14th-Special Education Grade 8 Reviews 

15th-Officer Rich visits Grade 1 and 2 
17th-Pizza Lunch  
20th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.; 6:15-Question/Answer Period for LKS JK Parents (FDK); Primary Concert @ 6:30 p.m.  
21st-Grade 1-7 Special Education Reviews 

24th-PA Day
28th and 29th -Scientist in School-Grade 2 and Combined Grades 

30th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Primary Concert @ 6: 30 p.m. 

31st-Grade 1-3 Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

February-Fairness

3rd-Grade 4-8 Sharing Assembly 
10th-Report Cards Go Home 
11th and 12th-Kindergarten Registration 
13th-Grade 7 Scientist in the School 
17th-Family Day 
19th-Officer Rich visits Grade 5 and 6 
24th-Parent Council at 7:00 p.m. 
26th-Grade 3 and 2/3 to AGO 
27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

28th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

March-Honesty

7th-PA Day

10th-14th-March Break
17th-Author Visit-Grade 4-8 

27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

28th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

April-Co-operation
1st-Scientist in the School-Mrs. Burn's Class 
16th-Earth Ranger's Presentation 
18th-Good Friday and Easter Monday 

24th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

25th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

May-Integrity

19th-Victoria Day

26th-EQAO Begins

29th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

30th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

June-Perseverance

6th-PA Day
12th-Grade 8 Graduation 
16th-Grade 9 Graduation Trip 

18th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

19th-Kindie Sharing Assembly

23rd-Report Cards Sent Home

27th-Last Day for Students; Lunch on the Lawn (Last Pizza Day)

Every November and December, we analyze our school's reading data.  Teachers will use the data in the classroom to create reading groups and monitor progress throughout the year. As a staff, we use the data in combination with other assessments, when analyzing overall school achievement. Currently, 63% of our grade 1 students, 83% of our grade 2 students, and 92% of our grade 3 students are reading at or above text level.  This data is similar to past results. These scores are largely due to the work being done in the classroom in conjunction with what you do at home. Reading at home and parental engagement in your child's school work is directly linked to high achievement. We are so proud of our students successes in this area. In the past, we have shared with you how we compare to Board results, but the school board is no longer allowed to collect this reading data.  We will be analyzing our junior results in the near future. 

Finally,  Mr. Lanis has been promoted to Principal. His last day will be next week as he will begin his new posting after the holidays. Mr. Lanis has provided curriculum support to our staff and guidance to our support staff. He has been an advisor to the students on teams and clubs. We are really going to miss his presence at LKS. We wish him success and happiness in his new role. Congratulation Mr. Lanis! 

I hope everyone has a great weekend. 

December-Kindness and Caring 
16th-Grade 6-8 Middle School Concert @ 6:30 p.m.; Delivery of Stonegate Gift Baskets 

17th-Carol Singing-morning; Sr Boys Vball City Finals 

18th-1-8 Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day-Postponed until January 17

19th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Carol Singing-afternoon; Last Day for Students/Staff  

20th-Holidays Begin

January-Teamwork

 6th-School Begins

9th-Author Visit
14th-Special Education Grade 8 Reviews 

15th-Officer Rich visits Grade 1 and 2
17th-Pizza Day  
20th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.; 6:15-Question/Answer Period for LKS JK Parents (FDK) 
21st-Grade 1-7 Special Education Reviews 

24th-PA Day
28th and 29th -Scientist in School-Grade 2 and Combined Grades 

30th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Primary Concert @ 6: 30 p.m. 

31st-1-8 Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

February-Fairness

10th-Report Cards Go Home 
11th and 12th-Kindergarten Registration 
13th-Grade 7 Scientist in the School 
17th-Family Day 
19th-Officer Rich visits Grade 5 and 6 
24th-Parent Council at 7:00 p.m. 
26th-Grade 3 and 2/3 to AGO 
27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

28th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

March-Honesty

7th-PA Day

10th-14th-March Break
17th-Author Visit-Grade 4-8 

27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

28th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

April-Co-operation
1st-Scientist in the School-Mrs. Burn's Class 
16th-Earth Ranger's Presentation 
18th-Good Friday and Easter Monday 

24th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

25th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

May-Integrity

19th-Victoria Day

26th-EQAO Begins

29th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

30th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

June-Perseverance

6th-PA Day
12th-Grade 8 Graduation 
16th-Grade 9 Graduation Trip 

18th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

19th-Kindie Sharing Assembly

23rd-Report Cards Sent Home

27th-Last Day for Students; Lunch on the Lawn (Last Pizza Day)

Friday, December 6, 2013

It's been a great week at LKS with our basketball teams heading into quarter and semi-finals and my grade 7 & 8 Girls Yoga Club finished off first term with a wonderful pot-luck lunch. We do like to exercise and eat great food at LKS! 

As you know, the LKS staff is committed to creating strong instructional programs. Every year, staff participate in a variety of professional development opportunities. One of our goals over the next couple of years is to create a school-wide Media Literacy Plan that staff can refer to when creating long-range plans. Today we started this process. Mr. Ross, Ms. McGee, Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Tyndall worked with TDSB Instructional Leaders on the Primary portion of the plan. We will be sharing the plan with you throughout the process. 

During Monday's staff meeting, staff will also engage in discussions regarding our on-going learning about "Student Inquiry"  We will be reading and discussing the article,"8 Essentials for Project-Based Learning".  The article suggests strategies that teachers can use to create meaningful inquiry that engages students. 

I hope everyone has a great weekend. 

December-Kindness and Caring

9th-Grade 8s visit ECI

10th-Sr Boys VBall Conference Finals 

11th-Scientist in the School-Grade 8

16th-Grade 6-8 Middle School Concert @ 6:30 p.m.; Delivery of Stonegate Gift Baskets 

17th-Carol Singing-morning; Sr Boys Vball City Finals 

18th-1-8 Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day-Postponed until January 17

19th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Carol Singing-afternoon 

20th-Holidays Begin

January-Teamwork

 6th-School Begins

9th-Author Visit
14th-Special Education Grade 8 Reviews 

15th-Officer Rich visits Grade 1 and 2
20th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.; 6:15-Question/Answer Period for LKS JK Parents (FDK) 
21st-Grade 1-7 Special Education Reviews 

24th-PA Day

30th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Primary Concert

31st-1-8 Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

February-Fairness

10th-Report Cards Go Home 
11th and 12th-Kindergarten Registration 
13th-Grade 7 Scientist in the School 
17th-Family Day 
19th-Officer Rich visits Grade 5 and 6 
24th-Parent Council at 7:00 p.m. 
27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

28th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

March-Honesty

7th-PA Day

10th-14th-March Break

27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

28th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

April-Co-operation

24th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

25th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

May-Integrity

19th-Victoria Day

26th-EQAO Begins

29th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

30th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

June-Perseverance

6th-PA Day

18th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

19th-Kindie Sharing Assembly

23rd-Report Cards Sent Home

27th-Last Day for Students; Lunch on the Lawn (Last Pizza Day)