Thursday, January 19, 2017

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

Monday, January 16, 2017

Happy New Year!

Welcome back and Happy New Year! I trust you had a great holiday with your family and friends. 

Last week was so busy as we started up new sports and clubs, and got settled back into the routines of the new year. 

Just a reminder that January 20th is a Professional Development Day. Teachers will be completing evaluations and completing report cards. 

Please be cautious as your move around the yard. There could be ice underfoot. 

January 2017
17 and 18-Mobile Planetarium Presentations 
17-Grade 4/5 Houseleauge 
18-Grade 4/5 Houseleauge 
19-Grade 4/5 Houseleague 
20-PA Day
23-Grade 6-8 Girls Matter Club 
24-Grade 4/5 Houseleauge; Boys Hockey 
25-Grade 4/5 Houseleague
26-Grade 1 to Harbourfront; School-Wide Well-Being Activity; Girls Club sells Hot Chocolate; 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

Friday, December 23, 2016

Friday, December 23, 2016





Thank you to Ms. DeBortoli and Mr. Jacklin for organizing our Stonegate baskets this year. We really appreciate your efforts. Thanks to Ms. Beveridge, Ms. Raymond and Ms. Young for driving all the goodies! Thanks to everyone for supporting the community.

I hope you have a great holiday.

January 2017
9-School Begins; Grade 1-8 Sharing Assemblies
20-PA Day

February 2017
17-PA Day
20-Family Day

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

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Thursday, December 15, 2016

A big thank you to Mrs. McGee and Mrs. Barry for hosting our Grade 1-5 Concert last night. It was a big hit. We are looking forward to tonight's Grade 6-8 Concert. It's really snowing right now, so be careful driving. We will start right at 6 so we can all get home safely.

Thanks for donating to our Stonegate Baskets. Your donations will make many families have a nice Christmas. The baskets will be delivered on Tuesday.

Please make sure your children come to school prepared to go outside. It was pretty cold today, and there were some who didn't have appropriate clothing. We will only stay inside when temperature and/or windchill factor indicates -28C or lower. TDSB procedures can be reviewed on-line.

I'm busy working on a letter for you that will review all the good work that we have done as a community over the last four months. We will put it out in the Bulletin this week or next.

Have a good weekend everyone. Be careful driving.

December 2017 
20-Stonegate Baskets get delivered
21-Grade 6-8 Dance
22-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly; Carol Sing
23-Last day before Break 

January 2017
9-School Begins
20-PA Day

February 2017
17-PA Day
20-Family Day

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
 
 
 
December 2017 
20-Stonegate Baskets get delivered
21-Grade 6-8 Dance
22-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly; Carol Sing
23-Last day before Break 

January 2017
9-School Begins
20-PA Day

February 2017
17-PA Day
20-Family Day

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

Friday, December 9, 2016

Thursday, December 8, 2016

It's been a very busy week at LKS. The students have had a great time learning a variety of coding activities; they are so engaged in their work and there has been a great buzz on staff too. Everyone is really learning a lot!

This week I attended a meeting that focused on the Board's Mental Health Strategy. The presenter showed a video from CAMH promoting Positive Mental Health, and shared a Ministry paper on Well-Being in Our Schools. As you know the school has been focusing on implementing well-being strategies in the classrooms. Mr. Ellerker will be coming to the Parent Council meeting in January to share these ideas with the community. Here is the link to the aforementioned video:

https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vimeo.com_130580621&d=DgICAg&c=c-XDUEBMlCu6ouXKbes97DX3NGgHUVcdcr0RZVK3Djs&r=ALGFSg-LLjrDic656MYXybFmuvYf55Lq0mwEmbov0vc&m=Au622Vrkf9g6PvWTZTH4pDJWKnL559w-vw_VlIi4EOY&s=jdrsisOex0KFnCS640d6HrjSusgvjj0Ab41-0S3d1mc&e

Thank you for supporting our Stonegate Baskets. Have a nice weekend.

December 2017 
12-Grade 7 & 8 MADD presentation 
13-Concert Rehearsals; Coference Final VBall 
14-Grade 1-5 Concert
15-Grade 6-8 Concert
16-Pizza Lunch; Whole School Well-Being Activity (afternoon HR)
22-Kindergarten Sharing Assembly
23-Last day before Break 

January 2017
9-School Begins

20-PA Day

February 2017

17-PA Day
20-Family Day

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








Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Today, Mrs. Heath's class participated in Hour of Code Activities. When I visited, the children were having a great time coding a Mine Craft game. This was the first time many of the children coded. Here is the link if you want to try at home: https://code.org/minecraft.

Friday, December 2, 2016

Friday, December 2, 2016

Humbercrest School is having a Holiday Craft Sale on Thursday, December 15 from 4-8.