This week, I had the pleasure of visiting a number of classrooms to observe the great teaching that is going on at LKS. I had the opportunity to watch a grade 7 class present their French dialogues. Mme Freitas told me that she introduced dialogues to the class by reading a passage together, brainstorming topics of conversation including phrases and vocabulary. The students spent time writing their own conversations with a partner and presented to the class. Each presentation was less than a minute. I was really impressed with the new vocabulary the children have mastered. As Mme says, writing a full French conversation is very difficult at this level and the students have enjoyed the assignment as it was authentic and purposeful- a goal of the new French curriculum. If you are interested in learning more about the new curriculum (2013), please visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/ .
Over the next two weeks, staff will be sharing with Ms. Norton and myself, how their students are progressing in the area of the Learning Skills identified on the report card: Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative and Self-Regulation. All important skills our students will need moving into 21st Century careers and citizenship.
As you know, CUPE and ETFO Work To Rule continues. This week OSSTF, Professional Student Services Personnel Unit, began a Work to Rule. This includes Attendance Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Social Workers. Please check the TDSB website for any new updates.
Although it hasn't been a "normal" opening to the school year, I continue to be impressed by what we have accomplished in the last six weeks, both inside and outside of the classroom. The students have settled in and are working hard on their academics. I am very proud of their efforts and positive mind-sets.
If you want to speak to your child's teacher regarding your child's progress, do not hesitate to ask for an appointment.
I wish you the best over the holiday weekend. Enjoy your family and friends.
October 2015
12-Thanksgiving
15-Cross Country Semi-Finals; Grade 5 and 6 Student Vote
19-Election Day; Officer Rich visits Grade 6 ad 2; Jr Girls' Softball
22-Scientist in the School-Grade 4 and 2
23-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly; Pizza Lunch
26-Primary Sharing Assembly; Jr Girls' Football
27-Jr/Intermediate Sharing Assembly
29-Haunted House
31-Hallowe'en Parade and Middle School Parade
November 2015
2-Officer Rich visits grade 4 and 5
3-Picture Retakes
4-"Grow" Presentation (Kindie and Primary)
5-"Grow" Presentation (Primary/Junior)
6-Report Cards go home; "Grow" Presentation (Jr/Intermediate)
9-Remembrance Day Assembly
13-PA Day
16-Bullying Awareness Day
26-Jr/Intermediate Sharing Assembly
27-Kindie Sharing Assembly: Pizza Lunch
30-Parent Council; Primary Sharing Assembly
December 2015
10-Special Education (Grade 8) Annual Reviews
11-Pizza Lunch
14-Primary and Jr/Intermediate Sharing Assembly
15-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
Dec 21-Jan 1, 2016-School Holidays
January 2016
4-School Begins
11-Officer Rich visits grade 1 and 8
18-Primary Sharing Assembly
21-Junior/Intermediate Sharing Assembly
22-PA Day
29-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
February 2016
5-Report Cards go home
9 and 10-Kindergarten Registration
12-PA Day
15-Family Day
18-Special Education Annual Reviews
22-Parent Council
23-Primary Sharing Assembly
24-Jr and Intermediate Sharing Assembly
26-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly; Pizza Lunch
March 2016
14-18-March Break
25-28-Good Friday/Easter Monday
May 2016
23-Victoria Day
June 2016
10-PA Day
29-Last Day for Students
