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