Monday, February 27, 2017
Contest Winners!
Congratulations to our grade 7 and 8 students who participated in the 2016 Maple Leaf/Swansea Legion Branch #266/46 Remembrance Day Poster and Literary Contest. The following students were award winners: John (Colour Poster), Daria (Black and White), Abby, Daria and Linda (Poetry), Ella and Emma (Essay) and Daria, Callum and Declan (Speeches).
Friday, February 24, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
This week, I attended a meeting that was focused on a very important TDSB special education initiative. Within the Board, students are offered different levels of support to achieve their learning goals. One such support is called the Home School Program. Usually students in the program are significantly lower than grade level in English and Math. Support is usually offered up to 50% of the day. This looks very different across the schools; namely the students are totally segregated into a classroom for language and math or integrated into a regular program with a special education teacher supporting in the classroom.
Currently, the research is showing that students who are totally segregated are following behind their peers academically and socially, at the elementary and secondary level. Thus, the Board is engaging stakeholders in dialogue around remodeling the support and structures.
We too offer a variety of supports to our students at LKS mostly through an integrative approach. That means that homeroom teachers provide the accommodations and modifications to the students' programs and the special education teachers provide additional support. Each year, we revamp student timetables based on the number of special education teachers and the needs of the students to best support learning.
In addition to our two special education teachers, we also have one full-time special education assistant and one education assistant to support students across the whole school. We will be receiving our 2017-2018 staffing allocation in this area over the next two months and then make timetables accordingly.
We also got our projected enrollment numbers for next year; namely 599. Down a bit from this year's actual enrollment of 621. We are also closed for Optional Attendance. This means that you must reside in our catchment area to attend the school.
If you are moving out of the area and will not be with us in September, please tell the office and homeroom teacher as soon as possible as it will affect our planning.
Thanks very much for your support. Have a great weekend.
February 2017
27-Ms. Younger and Ms. Olson to Outdoor Ed; Parent Council Meeting at 7:00 in the library
Currently, the research is showing that students who are totally segregated are following behind their peers academically and socially, at the elementary and secondary level. Thus, the Board is engaging stakeholders in dialogue around remodeling the support and structures.
We too offer a variety of supports to our students at LKS mostly through an integrative approach. That means that homeroom teachers provide the accommodations and modifications to the students' programs and the special education teachers provide additional support. Each year, we revamp student timetables based on the number of special education teachers and the needs of the students to best support learning.
In addition to our two special education teachers, we also have one full-time special education assistant and one education assistant to support students across the whole school. We will be receiving our 2017-2018 staffing allocation in this area over the next two months and then make timetables accordingly.
We also got our projected enrollment numbers for next year; namely 599. Down a bit from this year's actual enrollment of 621. We are also closed for Optional Attendance. This means that you must reside in our catchment area to attend the school.
If you are moving out of the area and will not be with us in September, please tell the office and homeroom teacher as soon as possible as it will affect our planning.
Thanks very much for your support. Have a great weekend.
February 2017
27-Ms. Younger and Ms. Olson to Outdoor Ed; Parent Council Meeting at 7:00 in the library
1-Toronto Argos Huddle Up Assembly
2-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
3-Grade 6-8 Ski Trip
6-Hockey Playoffs
7-Grade 6-8 Girls Matter Club at lunch
13-17-March Break
April 2017
14-17 Good Friday/Easter Monday
22-Earth Day
May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week
May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week
22-Victoria Day
June 2017
9-PA Day
June 2017
9-PA Day
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
As you know, our school improvement plan has focused on technology, and staff are beginning to learn about and teach coding throughout the grades. I came across this article stressing the importance of STEM now and even more so in the future. Enjoy the read!
http://careers.workopolis.com/advice/10-high-paying-jobs-will-survive-robot-invasion/
Just a reminder that Friday, February 17 is a Professional Activity Day as parent/teacher interviews continue.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Family Day and we will see you on the 21st.
March 2017
1-Toronto Argos Huddle Up Assembly
2-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
3-Grade 6-8 Ski Trip
6-Hockey Playoffs
7-Grade 6-8 Girls Matter Club at lunch
13-17-March Break
April 2017
14-17 Good Friday/Easter Monday
http://careers.workopolis.com/advice/10-high-paying-jobs-will-survive-robot-invasion/
Just a reminder that Friday, February 17 is a Professional Activity Day as parent/teacher interviews continue.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Family Day and we will see you on the 21st.
23-Whole School Well Being Activity
24- Grade 6-8 House Assembly; Pizza Lunch; Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
27-Ms. Younger and Ms. Olson to Outdoor Ed; Parent Council Meeting at 7:00
28-Kindie Sharing Assembly
24- Grade 6-8 House Assembly; Pizza Lunch; Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
27-Ms. Younger and Ms. Olson to Outdoor Ed; Parent Council Meeting at 7:00
28-Kindie Sharing Assembly
March 2017
1-Toronto Argos Huddle Up Assembly
2-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
3-Grade 6-8 Ski Trip
6-Hockey Playoffs
7-Grade 6-8 Girls Matter Club at lunch
13-17-March Break
April 2017
14-17 Good Friday/Easter Monday
22-Earth Day
May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week
May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week
22-Victoria Day
June 2017
9-PA Day
June 2017
9-PA Day
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Thursday, February 9, 2017
What a great week at LKS. We registered many new kindergarten families on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thanks to the office and kindergarten staff and parents who welcomed all of our new students.
We also hosted a volleyball tournament, attended a basketball tournament and hockey games, and hosted two presenters-Shaun Booth and Chris Mckhool. Both presentations were funded through Parent Council. Thanks to all of our current coaches: Mr. Bracht, Ms. Sunde, Mr. Ross, Mr. Iceton, Mr. Littlejohn, Mr. Ellerker, Mr. Harrison and Mr. Lynde.
Many of our teachers have begun new units of study this week. Below are a variety of posters showing the "I Wonder" questions and thoughts the classes have generated. This stage in the inquiry process is so important as the student's thinking is activated and engaged in the topic of study.
A few other pics are included of busy days!
I thought the article in the link was very interesting and something that educators and policy makers sshould be considering for future programming- http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/men-boys-falling-behind-1.3962316
Bob, our crossing guard, will be off for a bit. We should be getting a replacement for Bob provided by Police Services. They are responsible for staffing the city guards.
Have a great weekend everyone. We hope everyone has a great time celebrating Valentine's Day and 100 Days of school next week!
We also hosted a volleyball tournament, attended a basketball tournament and hockey games, and hosted two presenters-Shaun Booth and Chris Mckhool. Both presentations were funded through Parent Council. Thanks to all of our current coaches: Mr. Bracht, Ms. Sunde, Mr. Ross, Mr. Iceton, Mr. Littlejohn, Mr. Ellerker, Mr. Harrison and Mr. Lynde.
Many of our teachers have begun new units of study this week. Below are a variety of posters showing the "I Wonder" questions and thoughts the classes have generated. This stage in the inquiry process is so important as the student's thinking is activated and engaged in the topic of study.
A few other pics are included of busy days!
I thought the article in the link was very interesting and something that educators and policy makers sshould be considering for future programming- http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/men-boys-falling-behind-1.3962316
Bob, our crossing guard, will be off for a bit. We should be getting a replacement for Bob provided by Police Services. They are responsible for staffing the city guards.
Have a great weekend everyone. We hope everyone has a great time celebrating Valentine's Day and 100 Days of school next week!
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| Gr 3 Coding |
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| Science Fair |
February 2017
20-Family Day
March 2017
1-Toronto Argos Huddle Up Assembly
2-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
3-Grade 6-8 Ski Trip
6-Hockey Playoffs
7-Grade 6-8 Girls Matter Club at lunch
13-17-March Break
April 2017
14-17 Good Friday/Easter Monday
13-Boys Hockey Game; Report Cards sent home
14-Happy Valentine's Day; Grade 8 Grad Photos
15-Boys Hockey Game
16-Eric Walters visits grade 4-8; Grade 4/5 Science Presentation; Gr 1-8 Hot Chocolate at lunch $2); Jr Boys' Basketball Tourney
17-PA Day;
14-Happy Valentine's Day; Grade 8 Grad Photos
15-Boys Hockey Game
16-Eric Walters visits grade 4-8; Grade 4/5 Science Presentation; Gr 1-8 Hot Chocolate at lunch $2); Jr Boys' Basketball Tourney
17-PA Day;
22-Pink Shirt Day
23-Whole School Well Being Activity
24- Grade 6-8 House Assembly; Pizza Lunch
27-Ms. Younger and Ms. Olson to Outdoor Ed; Parent Council Meeting at 7:00
28-Kindie Sharing Assembly
23-Whole School Well Being Activity
24- Grade 6-8 House Assembly; Pizza Lunch
27-Ms. Younger and Ms. Olson to Outdoor Ed; Parent Council Meeting at 7:00
28-Kindie Sharing Assembly
March 2017
1-Toronto Argos Huddle Up Assembly
2-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
3-Grade 6-8 Ski Trip
6-Hockey Playoffs
7-Grade 6-8 Girls Matter Club at lunch
13-17-March Break
April 2017
14-17 Good Friday/Easter Monday
22-Earth Day
May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week
May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week
22-Victoria Day
June 2017
9-PA Day
June 2017
9-PA Day
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Thursday, Feb 2, 2017
Thanks to all the parents and students who attended the Grade 6-8 Science Fair on Wednesday night. We'd like to congratulate all the students who completed a project; it was evident that a good amount of effort and talent went into the planning and execution of the projects.
A special congratulations who moved to the final judging this week under the direction of Mr. Iceton and Mrs. Norton; Matthew W, Torrin C, Paige T, Harry D, Spencer McKee, Victoria C, Charolette R, Charlotte B, Sophie Y, Luca Calabretta, Omar b, Abbie K, Claire T, Mia Kramer, Nolan P, Ewan M, Spencer G, Simon G, Aviara A, Lexi G, Abby M, Samuel A, Ethan H, Hayden C, Ryan M, Mason C-G, Sydney A, Sebastian D, Victoria M, Brook T, Grace B, Tessa R, Oliver B, Clare T and Aliya H.
Sydney, Paige and Abby were acknowledged as having the top projects in the grade. Most projects will be moving forward to the Toronto Science Fair.
Thanks to everyone who attended the Parent Council meeting on Monday night. It looks like Springfest planning is well underway for our June 3rd event. We are looking forward to our QSP fundraising campaign over the next two weeks. My freezer will be full of cookie dough!
A big thank you to Mr. Ellerker, a grade 7 teacher at LKS, who presented on the TDSB and LKS Mental Wellness initiatives. Parent Council is planning another parent night sometime in May that will focus in this area. Details will follow.
This is just a quick reminder that Heelys are not allowed in the school or outside for safety reasons. Students should be wearing appropriate footwear when coming to school. Thank you in this area.
April 2017
14-17 Good Friday/Easter Monday
A special congratulations who moved to the final judging this week under the direction of Mr. Iceton and Mrs. Norton; Matthew W, Torrin C, Paige T, Harry D, Spencer McKee, Victoria C, Charolette R, Charlotte B, Sophie Y, Luca Calabretta, Omar b, Abbie K, Claire T, Mia Kramer, Nolan P, Ewan M, Spencer G, Simon G, Aviara A, Lexi G, Abby M, Samuel A, Ethan H, Hayden C, Ryan M, Mason C-G, Sydney A, Sebastian D, Victoria M, Brook T, Grace B, Tessa R, Oliver B, Clare T and Aliya H.
Sydney, Paige and Abby were acknowledged as having the top projects in the grade. Most projects will be moving forward to the Toronto Science Fair.
Thanks to everyone who attended the Parent Council meeting on Monday night. It looks like Springfest planning is well underway for our June 3rd event. We are looking forward to our QSP fundraising campaign over the next two weeks. My freezer will be full of cookie dough!
A big thank you to Mr. Ellerker, a grade 7 teacher at LKS, who presented on the TDSB and LKS Mental Wellness initiatives. Parent Council is planning another parent night sometime in May that will focus in this area. Details will follow.
This is just a quick reminder that Heelys are not allowed in the school or outside for safety reasons. Students should be wearing appropriate footwear when coming to school. Thank you in this area.
February 2017
20-Family Day
March 2017
13-17-March Break
6-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly; Grade 6-8 Girls Club at lunch
7-Grade 6 Mad Science;Kindergarten Registration; Boys Hockey Game; Grade 2 Skating; Sr Girls' Vball at LKS
8-Boys Hockey Game; Grade 4-8 -Shaun Booth visits; Kindergarten Registration; Parent/Teacher On-line Interview System closes
10-Chris Mckhool presentation-K-3
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 4/5Science Presentation
17-PA Day;
7-Grade 6 Mad Science;Kindergarten Registration; Boys Hockey Game; Grade 2 Skating; Sr Girls' Vball at LKS
8-Boys Hockey Game; Grade 4-8 -Shaun Booth visits; Kindergarten Registration; Parent/Teacher On-line Interview System closes
10-Chris Mckhool presentation-K-3
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 4/5Science Presentation
17-PA 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
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
May 2017
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week
22-Victoria Day
June 2017
9-PA Day
June 2017
9-PA Day
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