I'm not sure about you, but I'm really glad to leave the month of January behind us. The office staff had the pleasure of hearing Mrs. Burn's kindergarten class sing a couple of songs celebrating the Chinese New Year today.
I would like to thank the community for attending the Primary/Junior Concert last night. It was a pleasure watching the kids' percussion performance. I'd like to thank Dr. Grant for the work that she has put into her music program this term. She really wants the students to enjoy music while at the same time improving their skills and focus. I think the students' performance was a good indicator that both those things are happening.
This week, our staff meeting was focused on reviewing curriculum and events happening outside the classroom. Updates from staff were given. I am so proud of the kinds of activities that we are currently offering the kids both inside and outside the classroom. Here is a sampling of the many things that are happening: Movie Night, Film Club, Photography Club, Architecture Club, Eco-Club, Peer Mediators, Sports, Student Safety Reps, Seeds of Hope, Grade 8 LIVE Program, Student Council, Grade 7 Girls/Boys Club, Dance Club, Grade 1 Games Club and Forest of Reading. Each of these clubs gives the kids an opportunity to connect with new people, learn new skills and they also provide leadership opportunities for our older students. I am so thankful to all the staff and parents who make sure these things happen at our school.
As many of you know, we have a huge volunteer base at the school; approximately 275. Please remember that you must have a criminal record check if you are going to volunteer at the school. If you don't have your check and would like to volunteer, please come into the office to get your form or connect with Mrs. Stefanowicz to renew your existing status.
Finally, I do want to bring to your attention a very important reminder. This week, staff reviewed TDSB policies and regulations regarding our "duty to report" any reasonable suspicions of child abuse or neglect to Children's Aid. Under the Child and Family Services Act, the same duty applies to members of the community and our school volunteers. If you have a reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect of a child, please see me at the school and I will assist in this process. It is our duty to ensure the safety of children and I thank you in advance.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
February-Fairness
I would like to thank the community for attending the Primary/Junior Concert last night. It was a pleasure watching the kids' percussion performance. I'd like to thank Dr. Grant for the work that she has put into her music program this term. She really wants the students to enjoy music while at the same time improving their skills and focus. I think the students' performance was a good indicator that both those things are happening.
This week, our staff meeting was focused on reviewing curriculum and events happening outside the classroom. Updates from staff were given. I am so proud of the kinds of activities that we are currently offering the kids both inside and outside the classroom. Here is a sampling of the many things that are happening: Movie Night, Film Club, Photography Club, Architecture Club, Eco-Club, Peer Mediators, Sports, Student Safety Reps, Seeds of Hope, Grade 8 LIVE Program, Student Council, Grade 7 Girls/Boys Club, Dance Club, Grade 1 Games Club and Forest of Reading. Each of these clubs gives the kids an opportunity to connect with new people, learn new skills and they also provide leadership opportunities for our older students. I am so thankful to all the staff and parents who make sure these things happen at our school.
As many of you know, we have a huge volunteer base at the school; approximately 275. Please remember that you must have a criminal record check if you are going to volunteer at the school. If you don't have your check and would like to volunteer, please come into the office to get your form or connect with Mrs. Stefanowicz to renew your existing status.
Finally, I do want to bring to your attention a very important reminder. This week, staff reviewed TDSB policies and regulations regarding our "duty to report" any reasonable suspicions of child abuse or neglect to Children's Aid. Under the Child and Family Services Act, the same duty applies to members of the community and our school volunteers. If you have a reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect of a child, please see me at the school and I will assist in this process. It is our duty to ensure the safety of children and I thank you in advance.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
February-Fairness
3rd-Grade 4-8 Sharing Assembly
4th-Sr and Jr Hockey vs Humbercrest; Parent On-line Interview Schedule Closes
5th-Grade 2 and 2/3 Skate @ Mastercard; Grade 8 Science Displays in the afternoon; Jr Boys Basketball @ Portage Trail; National Winter Walk Day (please walk to school)
6th-Grade 1-3 Sharing Assembly; Jr Hockey Practice
7th-Student Council School Olympics (weather permitting)
10th-Report Cards Go Home
11th-Kindergarten Registration; Sr Girls VBall @ LKS
12th-Kindergarten Registration
13th-Grade 7 Scientist in the School; Jr Girls VBall @ LKS; Sr Hockey vs Humber Valley
14th-Middle School Dance; Happy Valentine's Day
17th-Family Day
19th-Mrs. Wilson, Ms. Kim and Ms. Mandel are skating; Grade 6-8 Ski Trip; Kindergarten Registration in the morning
20th-Grade 7 Band @ Kiwanis; Jr Hockey at Humbercrest and Sr at Runnymede; LKS Movie Night @ 6:30-Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
24th-Parent Council at 7:00 p.m.; Grade 8 Orchestra @ Kiwanis; Hockey West Semi-Finals
26th-Grade 3 and 2/3 to AGO
27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly; Hockey West Conference Finals
4th-Sr and Jr Hockey vs Humbercrest; Parent On-line Interview Schedule Closes
5th-Grade 2 and 2/3 Skate @ Mastercard; Grade 8 Science Displays in the afternoon; Jr Boys Basketball @ Portage Trail; National Winter Walk Day (please walk to school)
6th-Grade 1-3 Sharing Assembly; Jr Hockey Practice
7th-Student Council School Olympics (weather permitting)
10th-Report Cards Go Home
11th-Kindergarten Registration; Sr Girls VBall @ LKS
12th-Kindergarten Registration
13th-Grade 7 Scientist in the School; Jr Girls VBall @ LKS; Sr Hockey vs Humber Valley
14th-Middle School Dance; Happy Valentine's Day
17th-Family Day
19th-Mrs. Wilson, Ms. Kim and Ms. Mandel are skating; Grade 6-8 Ski Trip; Kindergarten Registration in the morning
20th-Grade 7 Band @ Kiwanis; Jr Hockey at Humbercrest and Sr at Runnymede; LKS Movie Night @ 6:30-Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
24th-Parent Council at 7:00 p.m.; Grade 8 Orchestra @ Kiwanis; Hockey West Semi-Finals
26th-Grade 3 and 2/3 to AGO
27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly; Hockey West Conference Finals
28th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day; Grade 6 Band @ Kiwanis
March-Honesty
7th-PA Day
10th-14th-March Break
17th-Author Visit-Grade 4-8-Eric Walters
24th-Parent Council
26th-Grade 8 Graduation Photos
17th-Author Visit-Grade 4-8-Eric Walters
24th-Parent Council
26th-Grade 8 Graduation Photos
27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly; School Wide Film Festival
28th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day
April-Co-operation
1st-Scientist in the School-Mrs. Burn's Class
3rd-Film Festival Evening Gala (for filmmakers, friends and family)
16th-Earth Ranger's Presentation
18th-Good Friday and Easter Monday
23rd-Grade 8 Grad Photo Retake
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
13th-Grade 8 Graduation
13th-Grade 8 Graduation
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)
