It's been an interesting week at LKS starting with a burst sprinkler on Monday resulting in flooding of the hallway, computer lab and library. The good news is that the damage was limited, except Ms. Norton's office-again! Unfortunately, many tiles have been removed for the warm air to circulate to help prevent frozen pipes. As s a result the temperature is much colder, especially upstairs. We will continue to use space heaters as they continue to work on the roof.
Over the last couple of blogs, I've been reviewing our School Improvement Plan. Today, I will summarize the initiatives under the Pathway category; namely the work being done to transition students at exit and entry points in their schooling. So far we have achieved the following:
-Kindergarten teachers and support staff have attended numerous workshops on the inquiry-based classroom
-Kindergarten teachers have visited other kindergarten teachers to share best practices
-Kindergarten and Grade 8 teachers have collaborated on program strategies with Early Year's Instructional Leader and the Guidance counselor respectively
-Information night scheduled in March for new kindergarten parents
-staff and parent council create welcoming environment as they organize kindergarten registration
-scheduled Open House for kindergarten students in early September
-staff attend divisional and team meetings to co-plan
-middle school staff will be attending transition meetings in the spring to ensure a smooth entry into secondary school
-some grade 8 students will participate in local leadership opportunities
-intermediate staff have membership to Middle School Association
Thanks to all the parents who attended today's Kindergarten assembly. I hope everyone has a great weekend.
February
Over the last couple of blogs, I've been reviewing our School Improvement Plan. Today, I will summarize the initiatives under the Pathway category; namely the work being done to transition students at exit and entry points in their schooling. So far we have achieved the following:
-Kindergarten teachers and support staff have attended numerous workshops on the inquiry-based classroom
-Kindergarten teachers have visited other kindergarten teachers to share best practices
-Kindergarten and Grade 8 teachers have collaborated on program strategies with Early Year's Instructional Leader and the Guidance counselor respectively
-Information night scheduled in March for new kindergarten parents
-staff and parent council create welcoming environment as they organize kindergarten registration
-scheduled Open House for kindergarten students in early September
-staff attend divisional and team meetings to co-plan
-middle school staff will be attending transition meetings in the spring to ensure a smooth entry into secondary school
-some grade 8 students will participate in local leadership opportunities
-intermediate staff have membership to Middle School Association
Thanks to all the parents who attended today's Kindergarten assembly. I hope everyone has a great weekend.
February
23-Parent Council meeting @ 7:00 p.m.; Pach (Pan Am Mascot) visits; Jr Girls' VBall at LKS; Sr Hockey at 12:00; Grade 1-7 Annual Special Education Reviews
24-Grade 6-8 Ski Trip
25th-K-3 Assembly; Middle School attend Kiwanis
26th-Grade 4 to ROM
27th-Pizza Lunch; Grade 6 Band at Kiwanis
25th-K-3 Assembly; Middle School attend Kiwanis
26th-Grade 4 to ROM
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.; New Kindergarten Parent Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; Grade 3 and 6 EQAO Parent Information Night at 6:00 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
