Mr. Iceton, Mr. Littlejohn, Ms. Chandra and myself would like to thank all the grade 6-8 students for working so hard on their science projects. We've been working on them since the fall and this was the last week of presentations. We invite all parents to see the projects on Wednesday, Feb 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a special presentation at 5:30 p.m. 

Please remember to join us for our Parent Council meeting on the 30th in the library at 7:00. Trustee Gough will be joining us bringing news from the Board and Mr. Ellerker will be presenting the work that the staff and students have been learning in the area of Well-Being. Babysitting will be offered. 

I hope everyone has a great weekend. Happy New Year to those celebrating Chinese New Year on Saturday. 

January 2017 
30-Parent Council at 7:00 in the library  
31-Classes visit Grade 6-8 Science Fair (also Feb 1st); Grade 6-8 Skating; Grade 6-8 Girls Matter Club; School-Wide Well-Being Activity   

February 2017 

1-Scientist in the School visit Mrs. Heath and Mrs. Gibson; Grade 6-8 Science Fair Open House 
2-Scientist in the School visit Mrs. Caligiuri 
3-Grade 1-7 Special Education Reviews 
6-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly; Grade 6-8 Girls Club 
7-Grade 6 Mad Science; Grade 4-8 -Shaun Booth visits; Kindergarten Registration; Boys Hockey Game
8-Boys Hockey Game
10-Chris Mckhool presentation 
13-Boys Hockey Game; Report Cards sent home 
14-Happy Valentine's Day 
15-Boys Hockey Game 
16-Eric Walters visits grade 4-8; Grade 5/6 Science Presentation 
17-PA Day; 

20-Family Day
22-Pink Shirt Day
24- Grade 6-8 House Assembly; Pizza Lunch 
27-Ms. Younger and Ms. Olson to Outdoor Ed; Parent Council Meeting at 7 

March 2017
13-17-March Break

April 2017
14-17 Good Friday/Easter Monday

22-Earth Day

May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week

22-Victoria Day

June 2017
9-PA Day

January 19, 2017

This week, our grade 8 volunteers began our grade 4 and 5 houseleague. The students are participating in a basketball tournament over the next couple of weeks. I am so proud of them. They've been playing respectfully and have what we term a "healthy competitive" spirit. We actually talked to them about that concept. They are at an age when they want to play more competitive type of games, but sometimes get too competitive; especially for intramurals. Honestly, it's been a joy watching them over the last three lunches. I've known this group for a long time, and they really are coming into their own-they get it. They've been having fun and are showing great sportsmanship. Thanks to Mr. Lynde for helping out. When the tournament is over, we will probably host more games for the primary grades again. 

Over the next couple of weeks, staff will be meeting with myself and Mrs. Norton, to discuss students that may require more support. We will look at assessments and evaluations including report card data to determine appropriate programming. We usually do this at this time of the year. Mrs. Dacyshyn and Mrs. Young are the special education teachers, and they work alongside our educational assistants, Mrs. Whale and Mrs. Erven. Together we will rework schedules and timetables to provide early learning strategies to our younger students. Normally, we give our grade ones time to adjust to the new routines and program and then begin looking at any students with whom the teacher thinks would benefit from the extra support. As always, parents are always part of the process and decision making. 

There is no school tomorrow (20th) as teachers will be working on completing report cards and evaluations. 

I hope everyone has a great weekend. Hopefully we get some sunshine! 

January 2017

24-Grade 4/5 Houseleauge; Boys Hockey; Grade 4 and 5 Skate at Mastercard  
25-Grade 4/5 Houseleague
26-Grade 1 to Harbourfront; School-Wide Well-Being Activity; Grade 4/5 Houseleauge 
27-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly; Grade 6-8 House Event 
30-Parent Council at 7:00; Grade 6-8 Girls Matter Club 
31-Classes visit Grade 6-8 Science Fair (also Feb 1st) 

February 2017 

1-Scientist in the School visit Mrs. Heath and Mrs. Gibson; Grade 6-8 Science Fair Open House 
2-Scientist in the School visit Mrs. Caligiuri 
3-Grade 1-7 Special Education Reviews 
6-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly; Grade 6-8 Girls Club 
7-Grade 6 Mad Science; Grade 4-8 -Shaun Booth visits; Kindergarten Registration; Boys Hockey Game
8-Boys Hockey Game
10-Chris Mckhool presentation 
13-Boys Hockey Game
14-Happy Valentine's Day 
15-Boys Hockey Game 
16-Eric Walters visits grade 4-8; Grade 5/6 Science Presentation 
17-PA Day; 

20-Family Day
22-Pink Shirt Day
24- Grade 6-8 House Assembly; Pizza Lunch 
27-Ms. Younger and Ms. Olson to Outdoor Ed; Parent Council Meeting at 7 

March 2017
13-17-March Break

April 2017
14-17 Good Friday/Easter Monday

22-Earth Day

May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week

22-Victoria Day

June 2017
9-PA Day

Happy New Year!

Welcome back and Happy New Year! I trust you had a great holiday with your family and friends. 

Last week was so busy as we started up new sports and clubs, and got settled back into the routines of the new year. 

Just a reminder that January 20th is a Professional Development Day. Teachers will be completing evaluations and completing report cards. 

Please be cautious as your move around the yard. There could be ice underfoot. 

January 2017
17 and 18-Mobile Planetarium Presentations 
17-Grade 4/5 Houseleauge 
18-Grade 4/5 Houseleauge 
19-Grade 4/5 Houseleague 
20-PA Day

23-Grade 6-8 Girls Matter Club 
24-Grade 4/5 Houseleauge; Boys Hockey 
25-Grade 4/5 Houseleague
26-Grade 1 to Harbourfront; School-Wide Well-Being Activity; Girls Club sells Hot Chocolate; Grade 4/5 Houseleauge 
27-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly; Grade 6-8 House Event 
30-Parent Council at 7:00; Grade 6-8 Girls Matter Club 
31-Classes visit Grade 6-8 Science Fair (also Feb 1st) 

February 2017 

1-Scientist in the School visit Mrs. Heath and Mrs. Gibson; Grade 6-8 Science Fair Open House 
2-Scientist in the School visit Mrs. Caligiuri 
3-Grade 1-7 Special Education Reviews 
6-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly; Grade 6-8 Girls Club 
7-Grade 6 Mad Science; Grade 4-8 -Shaun Booth visits; Kindergarten Registration; Boys Hockey Game
8-Boys Hockey Game
10-Chris Mckhool presentation 
13-Boys Hockey Game
14-Happy Valentine's Day 
15-Boys Hockey Game 
16-Eric Walters visits grade 4-8; Grade 5/6 Science Presentation 
17-PA Day; 

20-Family Day
22-Pink Shirt Day
24- Grade 6-8 House Assembly; Pizza Lunch 
27-Ms. Younger and Ms. Olson to Outdoor Ed; Parent Council Meeting at 7 

March 2017
13-17-March Break

April 2017
14-17 Good Friday/Easter Monday

22-Earth Day

May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week

22-Victoria Day

June 2017
9-PA Day