Goal Setting Conferences

We will be having our goal setting conferences next week. A letter was sent home today to explain how it will work. Please take some time to read it fully.

A schedule for our Division will be posted after school tomorrow (Thursday) so make sure you come and sign up. If you can't make it to the school this week please ask your child to secure a spot for you.

You also need to remember that your child will have to be available during that time slot as it is his/her time to shine.

Looking forward to seeing you again!

Bag Idea for Library Books

To protect library books, students will need to have a waterproof (and somewhat sealable) bag that they will keep in their school bag.

I came across a cool project and thought some of you might be interested in making it at home. Who doesn't have extra plastic bags to spare?

Needed!

Thank you so much for coming to "Meet the Teacher Night"! This has been by far the biggest turn out in my years at JQ. All parents (except one) were present that night. I look forward to working with you and your child this year.

Something I forgot to mention is that I'm always looking for donations or loans for the classroom. Since I'm big on reusing 'stuff', I would rather not buy any of these in the first place. Let me know if you can help.

My wish list this year:

1. Guitar (s) - My old one got stolen last summer so if it is a very valuable instrument it might not be a good idea to lend it to us...

2. Cushions of all sizes - I have a lot of extra fabric at home to sew cushion covers so all types and colors are welcome!

3. One or two floor lamps - This style is perfect as I can easily switch shades.

4. A Bisssell sweeper - To keep the white carpet in our reading corner looking good.

5. Books for our classroom library

Thanks in advance!

Good Study Habits

Something to keep in mind when your child is at home studying.

From the NY Times: Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits

School Supplies List - 2010-2011

This is what students will need for the 2010-2011 school year:

-One 1 1/2 inch binder- if you have something else at home that isn't of that size I'm sure it will be fine - reusing is best!
-One set of dividers, 8-10 subjects - can be homemade
-A basic calculator - should not cost more than $6
-A clip board - $3.99 for 2 - share the cost with a friend!
-A pencil case - reuse the one your child had last year
-A reusable water bottle
-One Kleenex box
-One pair of indoor shoes
-A pair of gym shoes - these need to be left at school at all times as we will be active every day

I will provide your child with the following supplies:
-notebooks (math, science, writing, etc.)
-lined paper
-graph paper
-pencils
-pens (red and blue)
-a purple highlighter
-coloring crayons
-markers
-an eraser
-a ruler
-a pair of scissors
-a glue stick

School fees are $25 and the agenda is $10. One $35 cheque per student please.

**Let me know if you need a subsidy. We will cover the cost of any of these supplies, the school fees and/or the agenda. All subsidy requests remain confidential.

Your child is very lucky to be in a combined class!

I couldn't say it better. How many of us only work and spend time with people our own age? One of my best friends is 53 and if I had limited myself to that rule, I would not be where I am today.

Here is a good article I found in Today's Parent magazine on the subject.

Welcome to our site!

Another school year has begun and I'm very excited to be teaching a combined class this year! I can assure you that the 2010-2011 school year will be a fun and memorable one for your child.

I hope this site will prove to be useful. I will try to update it frequently so that you have a good idea of what is happening in the classroom.

Don't forget to come back regularly...