It has been a great week at LKS! On Monday, we had our Parent Council meeting in the library. Carly and Chelsea, our student council reps presented some ideas to spruce up our lunchroom. Although the lunchroom is open to all students from grade 1 through 8, sometimes our intermediates would like to eat in a "quieter" space. After surveying our grade 6-8 students, they were able to come up with some practical ideas, like room dividers, to make the space a bit "funkier". We'll keep trying to incorporate as many ideas as we can, as we all need a comfortable space to eat.
At the meeting, Ms. Kim also presented her students' PowerPoint presentations on our TDSB character traits. This year our school improvement plan goal was to incorporate technology and the character traits in our programs. Teachers will be participating in a variety of workshops this Spring. Through professional development, the teachers' skill level will improve therefore directly impacting student achievement. We are so lucky to have access to a lot of hardware at LKS and we have to make sure that we continue to use it effectively in our instruction. Ms. Kim's presentation really showed that the students have gained both literacy and technological skills. Congratulations! The students also shared their projects with our superintendent, Mrs. Philips-Long today. She was highly impressed with their knowledge and new skill levels. A special note of thanks to Sam and Claire! We will continue to share more student work as the year progresses.
The primary students also had a great day on the 10th celebrating the 100th day of school. It's so fascinating watching the kids complete their many activities around this concept.
Congratulations to our Senior Girls' Volleyball Team as they will be advancing on to a final tournament. Thanks for hosting the tournament and coaching Mr. Ross and Mr. Kuru.
Thank you to Mrs. Kress for stepping up to the "pizza lunch plate" as Mrs. Laco was sick this week. With the help of the grade 8 students, Mr. Lanis and many volunteers, the show went on and the kids were really happy. Thanks Mrs. Kress!
On a staffing level, Mme Freitas has extended her maternity leave and will not be returning this year. Mr. Pashko will be with us until the end of the year.
Just a reminder that report cards will be coming home on Monday and interviews will be held throughout the week.
February
14th-Reports Go Home! Happy Valentine's Day!; Seeds of Hope selling "Hearts"
15th-Gr 2 Scientists in the School; Grade 8 Course Selection Sheets Due!; Jr Hockey Game; Grade 6-8 Math Contest
16th-Grade 2 Scientists in the School; Mrs. Seitz and Ms. Van Schoor skating; Junior Girls' VBall Tourney @ LKS
17th-Parent/Teacher Interviews at night
18th-Parent/Teacher Interview Day; Senior Hockey Game
21st-Family Day!
23rd-Grade 6-8 Ski Day
24th-Grade 8 Strings and Band to Kiwanis Music Festival
25th-Sharing Assemblies
28th-BBall Conference Finals at LKS (afternoon)
March
7th-Grade 7 Band to Kiwanis Music Festival; EcoWarriors attend Speaker on Climate Change
14th-18th-March Break
23rd-Performance in the morning
25th-TDSB Earth Hour will be held between 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
28th-Sharing Assemblies
29th-Grade 8 Grad Photos
April
8th-Pizza Lunch
11th-Parent Council @ 7:00
13th-Grade 5-8 Performance
22nd-Good Friday and Easter Monday (25th)
29th-Sharing Assemblies
