Schools On!

It's snowy out there, but we are still open! See you at school boys and girls!

We are very excited that our classes will be skating this year. Teachers will be sending home notices to you. Please remember that all students from K-3 must wear a CSA approved helmet, and all other kids are strongly encouraged to do the same.

Just a reminder that our Newsletter has been published. We sent home our final print versions of the year. As part of our EcoSchools plan, we are trying to cut down on paper, therefore our newsletters will be on our website on the first of each month. A few print copies will be in the office if you want to pick one up also! Thank you to our parents,students and staff who have worked hard on our Environment Club this year!

School Closed

As of 11:15 this morning, the Board closed the schools due to the weather. We are still in the process of dismissing, with a few students left. Thank you for the quick response.

Ms. Hazelton

Last night we learned that Ms. Hazelton has been promoted to vice-principal of Bloordale Middle School. We are sad that Ms. Hazelton is leaving the LKS community as she has brought many strengths to the intermediate staff and program.

We are very pleased to have Ms.Walker join our staff as Ms.Hazelton's replacement. Ms. Walker is an experienced teacher who is very excited to be working with the intermediate staff and students. She has been a supply teacher at LKS and many of the students already know her as a past teacher.

This promotion came upon us rather quickly as does Ms. Hazelton's departure as of the 4th. We wish you much success in your new role as vice-principal.

Kids on the Block

Today we had a wonderful presentation for our students in grades 1-3. Through the group, The Kids on the Block, the kids learned about disabilities, and that we should treat each other the same, regardless of our differences. Thank you kids for beings such a great audience!

Crestwood PS: South West Arts School

Tonight was the open house for the new Arts Focused Middle School for South West Toronto. We mentioned this before to our LKS community, particularly to our grade 5 parents and students as next year is the first year it will be open for grade 6. If you are in grade 5 and interested in attending this unique school, please visit the website: www.tdsb.on.ca/Crestwood or email SWartSchool@tdsb.on.ca (you can pick up an application from the latter email). The application is due Feb. 22nd!

Week Ahead

Today is Family Literacy Day and I do hope that you are enjoying it together as a family. This special celebration began 10 years ago with the hopes that families would enjoy literacy together So, we hope you take some time today to read, sing, play games etc. together as it is just one more way to support our family bonds, and literacy!

We would also like to welcome Michelle Hoffman to our staff. She is officially replacing Dr. Grant for the remainder of the year. She will be teaching our grade 5 afternoon class and music from grades 1-6. Welcome Michelle to our LKS community!

We have a very busy week ahead:

29th-Special Education Reviews continue; Jr Boys BB @ Marchant
30th-Kids on the Block Presentation for Grades 1-3 in the afternoon; Sr Hockey practice @ 7:00 a.m.; Grade 5 classes visit the Science Centre; Sr Boys BB Tourney @ LKS all day
31st-Grade 6 & 7 Reviews; Jr Girls VBall @ Hilltop

February:
5th-Sr Hockey Practise @ 7:00 a.m.; Ms. Malobabic and Mrs. Younger at Science Centre
6th-Course Selection sheets due for grade 8 students; Jr Hockey Game @ Humbercrest
7th-Sr. Hockey Game @ George Bell; Jr Girls Vball-John G @ LKS; Special Education Reviews
8th-100th Day!
11th-Jr Hockey Game @ Runnymede; Grade 8 Media Presentation; Parent Council @ 7:30 p.m.
12th-Student Council Presentation-Free the Children; Mrs. Adair's class has art workshop all day; Spec Ed Reviews
13th-Grades 6-8 Video Dance
14th-Happy Valentine's Day
15th-PA Day-no school and 18th-no school as it is Family Day!
19th & 20th-Community Officer presents to classes
20th & 21st-Kindergarten Presentations
21st; Kiwanis Festival for grades 6-8 Instrumental
22nd-Scientists in the School visits grade 3 classes
26th-Parent Night: Please come out to learn about the Wild, Wild Web-more details to follow shortly
28th-Ski Day!
29th-Sharing Assemblies-changed from the 22nd!

March Break: Week of March 10th
Report Cards: Go Home April 1st; Parent Teacher Interviews: April 4th

Student Safety Line

TDSB has launched a pilot Student Safety Line for students to call and report school-related or personal safety concerns. A parent letter has been placed on our website, under Safety if you are interested in more details. We will also be sharing the information with the students when more materials are sent to the school.