April 21st, 2011

Thank you so much to our Eco-Warriors and the committee of teachers and parents who organized all of our Earth Week activities. Today, the entire school met in the Shale Pit for a group shot. Check out SNAP for our "green" photo. A special thank you to Ms. Moser, Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Besner for all their hard work.

Just a quick reminder that if your child will not be here in September, to please inform your class teacher and the office. The information is very important as we continue with our planning. As we head into the last two months of school, we will also be completing student placements. As in previous years, staff work together in teams to place the students in classes for the following September. Gender, academic achievement, social needs, and ministry caps are among the list of things that we consider when placing children. The goal of student placements is to have 'balanced' classes. As most of you know, we do not take 'teacher' requests from parents and we ask that you honour this part of the process. By the end of the year, teachers have a good understanding of their students and place the children accordingly. In most cases, staffing hasn't fully been completed until the end of the year, and as most of you know, changes happen all the way into September. We thank you in advance.

I hope you have a great long weekend. For those of you who celebrate Easter, I hope you have a wonderful time with your friends and family.

April
25th Easter Monday-no school
29th-Sharing Assemblies

May
6th-Mr. Lanis and Mrs. McGee attend Literacy Conference with some students
14th-Springfest
16th-Dental Screening; Grade 8 Artwork on Display at Islington (Contact Exhibition): Junior and Senior Soccer
19th-Pizza Lunch
20th-PA Day and Victoria Day (23rd)
24th-27th-Book Fair!
26th-Grade 4 Scientists in School (and 27th-afternoon)
May 30th-June 1st-Grade 3 and 6 EQAO
May 31st-Grade 1-5 Music Concert @ 6:30 p.m.

June
1st-Grade 6-8 Music Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
2nd-Grade 2s visit Harbourfront
6th-Grade 8 Quebec Trip
10th-Pizza Lunch
13th-Parent Council
17th-Sharing Assemblies
24th-Grade 8 Graduation
29th-Last Day for Students; Lunch on the Lawn; Year End Assembly

Happy March Break!

Congratulations to the Senior Boys' Hockey Team as they played in the City Finals at Varsity on Thursday. The boys lost to Joseph Howe in an exciting game. The grade 4-8 classes were very supportive from the bleachers. Thanks for showing great spirit LKS!

As second term comes to an end, staff continue to work on their team goals. More staff have been trained on the Smart Boards and we will continue this over the next few years. Currently, we have two portable and two fixed Boards. We hope to build on this number with the help of Parent Council. Over the next month our math grade reps will be participating in workshops that focus on using manipulatives and problem solving and the grade three and six teachers continue to work with our literacy coach on their writing programs. Please look at our website to read more on our LKS School Improvement Plan.

In late Spring, we will also be completing student placements. As in previous years, staff work together in teams to place the students in classes for the following September. Gender, academic achievement, social needs, and ministry caps are among the list of things that we consider when placing children. The goal of student placements is to have 'balanced' classes. As most of you know, we do not take 'teacher' requests from parents and we ask that you honour this part of the process. By the end of the year, teachers have a good understanding of their students and place the children accordingly. In most cases, staffing hasn't fully been completed until the end of the year, and as most of you know, changes happen all the way into September. We thank you in advance.

We hope you have a wonderful break with your families and friends over the holidays and we will see you on the 22nd.

March Dates to Remember
15th-19th-Happy March Break!
22nd-Student Safety Rep Meeting @ Lunch-postponed
25th-Grade 8 Grad Photo
26th-Pizza Lunch; Earth Hour-LKS shuts off lights in the afternoon
29th-Sharing Assemblies

April
2nd & 5th-Good Friday and Easter Monday
12th-Parent Council Meeting @ 7:00 in Library; Beauty and Beast Dress Rehearsal
13th-Beauty and Beast Matinee and Evening Performance @ 7:00 p.m.
14th- Beauty and Beast Performance @ 7:00 p.m.
17th-Parent Council Gala
22nd-Earth Day
26th-Sharing Assemblies

May
4 and 5th-SW1 Equity Conference (for some junior and intermediate students)
10th-Parent Council Meeting in Library @ 7:00 p.m.
14th-Mr. Blais and Ms. Caddel at photography exhibition with students at AGO
15th-Springfest
17th-Safety Rep Meeting at lunch
27th-Sharing Assemblies
31st-June 11-Grade 3 and Grade 6 EQAO tentative dates

June
3rd-Middle School Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
11th-Sharing Assemblies
14th-Parent Council Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
25th-Grade 8 Grad
29th-Last Day for Students; Lunch on the Lawn; Year End Assembly