As you may know, one focus for the TDSB is in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering). At LKS, we have a few initiatives on the go to support the Board's focus. We just finished our Grade 6-8 Science Fair and some of our middle school students will be invited to compete in a math contest soon.
In the future, Mr. Kuru, Mr. Ross and Mr. Littlejohn will begin the Gaming Club again. We began the club last year with great success. Junior and Intermediate students learn how to create their own video games in the club. In both the Gaming and Robotics Clubs, the students are learning the beginning stages of programming.
Recent research has shown the importance of learning how to code at a young age. Today, at our staff meeting, staff learned about a program called Scratch Junior that teaches youngsters how to code. You can also access the free app for your IPAD at home. It's a great learning tool that I encourage you to try.
Just a reminder that access to the on-line interview system will open today at 4:00 p.m. You need to get the code from the weekly parent bulletin.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. It looks like we are going to get some snow. Remember to keep an eye on the TDSB for any school cancellations in the future.
February 2015
In the future, Mr. Kuru, Mr. Ross and Mr. Littlejohn will begin the Gaming Club again. We began the club last year with great success. Junior and Intermediate students learn how to create their own video games in the club. In both the Gaming and Robotics Clubs, the students are learning the beginning stages of programming.
Recent research has shown the importance of learning how to code at a young age. Today, at our staff meeting, staff learned about a program called Scratch Junior that teaches youngsters how to code. You can also access the free app for your IPAD at home. It's a great learning tool that I encourage you to try.
Just a reminder that access to the on-line interview system will open today at 4:00 p.m. You need to get the code from the weekly parent bulletin.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. It looks like we are going to get some snow. Remember to keep an eye on the TDSB for any school cancellations in the future.
February 2015
2-Sr Hockey Game
3-Grade 7 and 8 Skating Trip
5-Parent On-Line Booking Closed; Grade 4-8 Movie from 3:30-6:00
3-Grade 7 and 8 Skating Trip
5-Parent On-Line Booking Closed; Grade 4-8 Movie from 3:30-6:00
9-Report Cards Go Home
10-Kindergarten Registration; Sr Girl's VBall at Bell
11-Kindergarten Registration; Jr/Sr Hockey game; Middle School Dance
11-Kindergarten Registration; Jr/Sr Hockey game; Middle School Dance
13-PA Day; Optional Attendance Deadline
16-Family Day
19-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Sr Girl's Vball at English
20-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
23-Parent Council meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
24-Grade 6-8 Ski Trip
25th-K-3 Assembly; Grade 8 and Grade 7 Strings at Kiwanis
27th-Pizza Lunch; Grade 6 Band at Kiwanis
24-Grade 6-8 Ski Trip
25th-K-3 Assembly; Grade 8 and Grade 7 Strings at Kiwanis
27th-Pizza Lunch; Grade 6 Band at Kiwanis
March 2015
2-Ms. Kimm at Outdoor Ed
6th-Grade 6 Band at Kiwanis
16-20-March Break
6th-Grade 6 Band at Kiwanis
16-20-March Break
24-Kindie Sharing Assembly
26th-Grade 8 Graduation Photos; Huddle Up at lunch
26th-Grade 8 Graduation Photos; Huddle Up at lunch
27-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
30-Parent Council meeting @ 7:00 p.m.; Huddle Up at lunch
April 2015
3 and 6-Good Friday and Easter Monday
20-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m
21-Kindie Sharing Assembly
28-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
May 2015
18-Victoria Day
20-Kindie Sharing Assembly
25-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m
27-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
June 2015
5-PA Day
12-Grade 8 Graduation
15-19-Grade 8 Quebec Trip
17-Kindie Sharing Assembly
19-Grade 1-7 Sharing Assembly
24-Report Cards Go Home
25-Day 0; Student Assembly; Lunch on Lawn
