Every November and December, we analyze our school's reading data.  Teachers will use the data in the classroom to create reading groups and monitor progress throughout the year. As a staff, we use the data in combination with other assessments, when analyzing overall school achievement. Currently, 63% of our grade 1 students, 83% of our grade 2 students, and 92% of our grade 3 students are reading at or above text level.  This data is similar to past results. These scores are largely due to the work being done in the classroom in conjunction with what you do at home. Reading at home and parental engagement in your child's school work is directly linked to high achievement. We are so proud of our students successes in this area. In the past, we have shared with you how we compare to Board results, but the school board is no longer allowed to collect this reading data.  We will be analyzing our junior results in the near future. 

Finally,  Mr. Lanis has been promoted to Principal. His last day will be next week as he will begin his new posting after the holidays. Mr. Lanis has provided curriculum support to our staff and guidance to our support staff. He has been an advisor to the students on teams and clubs. We are really going to miss his presence at LKS. We wish him success and happiness in his new role. Congratulation Mr. Lanis! 

I hope everyone has a great weekend. 

December-Kindness and Caring 
16th-Grade 6-8 Middle School Concert @ 6:30 p.m.; Delivery of Stonegate Gift Baskets 

17th-Carol Singing-morning; Sr Boys Vball City Finals 

18th-1-8 Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day-Postponed until January 17

19th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Carol Singing-afternoon; Last Day for Students/Staff  

20th-Holidays Begin

January-Teamwork

 6th-School Begins

9th-Author Visit
14th-Special Education Grade 8 Reviews 

15th-Officer Rich visits Grade 1 and 2
17th-Pizza Day  
20th-Parent Council @ 7:00 p.m.; 6:15-Question/Answer Period for LKS JK Parents (FDK) 
21st-Grade 1-7 Special Education Reviews 

24th-PA Day
28th and 29th -Scientist in School-Grade 2 and Combined Grades 

30th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Primary Concert @ 6: 30 p.m. 

31st-1-8 Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

February-Fairness

10th-Report Cards Go Home 
11th and 12th-Kindergarten Registration 
13th-Grade 7 Scientist in the School 
17th-Family Day 
19th-Officer Rich visits Grade 5 and 6 
24th-Parent Council at 7:00 p.m. 
26th-Grade 3 and 2/3 to AGO 
27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

28th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

March-Honesty

7th-PA Day

10th-14th-March Break
17th-Author Visit-Grade 4-8 

27th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

28th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

April-Co-operation
1st-Scientist in the School-Mrs. Burn's Class 
16th-Earth Ranger's Presentation 
18th-Good Friday and Easter Monday 

24th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

25th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

May-Integrity

19th-Victoria Day

26th-EQAO Begins

29th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

30th-Kindie Sharing Assembly; Pizza Day

June-Perseverance

6th-PA Day
12th-Grade 8 Graduation 
16th-Grade 9 Graduation Trip 

18th-1-8 Sharing Assembly

19th-Kindie Sharing Assembly

23rd-Report Cards Sent Home

27th-Last Day for Students; Lunch on the Lawn (Last Pizza Day)