This week, it was wonderful to talk to the students about their Inquiry projects. Across the grades, the children are so immersed in the process and are excited about their learning. We look forward to seeing the grade 1-5 parents on April 20th when the children will be showcasing their learning.

The staffing committee finalized our classroom organization for the next school year based on the number of staffing and parameters given to us from the Board; 4 Kindergarten classes, three grade 1, three grade 2, one 2/3 combined, two grade 3, one 3/4 combined, two grade 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 classes each and one Primary/Junior Autism class. The remaining staff will teach French, Special Education, library, Physical Education and Information Library. We have also been allocated our support staff: 2 Office Clerical, 4 Early Childhood Educators, 1 Educational Assistant (Special Education).

Thank you to Parent Council for funding our Birds of Prey assemblies this week. It was very informative. The students got to learn and see a variety of raptors native to Ontario. You can visit http://www.conservationhalton.ca/mountsberg-raptor-centre for more information on Spring and Summer programs. Thanks to Mrs. Clarke for organizing this assembly.

This week, I received information from our Special Education Department about a webinar on recognizing and supporting students with anxiety and learning disabilities. Here is the link if you want to join: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2069492370995574786

Please remember to wear PINK on the 12th next week to support Anti-bullying! Let's build a positive space for all of us! Thanks to our Huddle Up Committee as I know they are planning something for that day.

Have a nice weekend!

APRIL 2017 

10-Dufflebag Theatre present Little Red Riding Hood (funded by Parent Council) 
11-Folkdance at lunch; Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies 
12-International Day of Pink-Wear Pink to support our positive, inclusive school 
13-Jr VBall Tourney at LKS; Folk Dance at lunch 
14-17 Good Friday/Easter Monday
18-Folk Dance at lunch
20-Inquiry Fair-Parent Night; Folk Dance at lunch

22-Earth Day
24-Grade 1-4 to TSO-thanks Ms. Barry; Parent Council at 7:00 p.m.
26-Forest of Reading Pancake Breakfast 
27-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly; Wellness Activity 
28-Grade 6-8 House Event; Pizza Lunch 

May 2017
1-Grade 1-8 Sharing Assembly
8-12-Children’s Mental Health Week
9-Parent Council Information Night: Guest Speaker at 7:00 p.m. 
10-Grade 4-8 Track and Field 
11-Grade 8 Scientist in the School 
12-Grade 4-8 Author Visit; Dental Screening begins 
16-Mayor's Cricket Tournament 
17-Mrs. Hall hosts Scientist in the School 
19-Forest of Reading Lunch; Whole School Author visit 

22-Victoria Day
23-Book Fair until the 26th
25-Bike Safety Presentation from Officer Rich
26-Pizza Lunch; Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
29-Parent Council at 7:00 in the library 
30-Grade 3 and 6 EQAO begins 

June 2017
3-Springfest 
8-Mrs. Souter and Ms. Furczon go to Outdoor Ed Centre 
9-PA Day
16-Grade 8 Graduation 
23-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly 
29-Last Day for Students; Pizza Lunch-Lunch on the Lawn