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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER November Theme - Friendly
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE School news: It has been a busy month. Our Health promoting School is up and running. Thank you to the following students who are part of this club and who show a keen interest in promoting health within our school: Fallyn U., Hailei G., Allison T., Jamie S., Matthew D., Sav C., Olivia H., Madison W., Mia W., Sophia M., Amber F., Grace B., Trew C. Special Thanks to Mr. Whittaker and Mrs. Comeau for leading this group. Report cards will be going home this month. We encourage all parents to make appointments in order to discuss progress. Please call the school in order to book an appointment. Please note that only 1 appointment per child may be booked and if parents require additional time, it can be arranged with the classroom teacher. SAVE THE DATE: Preparations for our school’s Christmas concert are underway. The concert will be held on Tuesday December 6th at 6:30pm. House news: The leading house for the month of October is: GREEN COVE. Campbell soup labels were once again tallied. Thank you Amy Rose. Allergies: As a point of clarification, there have been lots of questions regarding allergies. As reported in last month’s newsletter there are no known allergies therefore there are no restrictions on food items that students can bring to school.
OCTOBER STARS The following students were awarded stars of the month for various reasons:
Primary: Michael R., Sophia H, Madison M., Riley G. Grade 1: Taylor D., Alyssa M., Bob C., Owen G., Logan M. Grade 2: Miguel D., Abby F., Alyah H., Grade 3: Shyheem W., Blake C., Graydon S., Konrad H., Kylie D., Gracey C., Grade 4: Elena E., Marissa P., Aylin M. Grade 5: Dante H., Rylan A., Jonah H., Aiden M., Sav C., Grade 6: Allison T., Mallorie W., Grace B., Jacob B., Nova B., Karighen M., Positive office referrals were given to Mrs. Deveau by a few of the classroom teachers.
Collaborative Learning Time: the following goals were established at our CLT on October 6th. -Develop consistency throughout the grades for positive interactions, conflict resolution, problem solving and expectations for each grade. -Compare the mental math strategies that are taught throughout the grades (3, 4, 5, 6) to see when strategies are being introduced and whether or not it is a review for the grade. -Identify new formative assessment ideas.
Liette Deveau Lest we forget!
The poppy is a symbol of remembrance. When we wear a poppy we pledge to never forget all those who served and have fallen in war and military operations. All parents are welcome to attend our Remembrance Day service on Nov 10th at 10:30am.
Special points of interest: Parents, please sign your child’s agenda every night! Inside shoes are necessary to participate in Physical Education class Students who arrive late must report to the office. Visit our website at: http:// sharepoint.tcrsb.ca/ pmces
PRIMARY - Michael R., Lily O., Sophia M., Turner M. GRADE 1- Gwen C., Alyssa M. GRADE 2 - Chris C. GRADE 5 - Aiden M. These students were recognized for being helpful to their teacher and classmates. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
UPCOMING EVENTS *Oct 31st - WOW Reading Challenge Begins
dismissal. Students will go home at 12:50pm.
*Nov 2nd - Picture retakes. If you would like retakes please send a note in your child’s agenda.
Nov 28th-Nov 30th - Please call the school in order to set up an appointment for parent teacher.
*Nov 3rd - Collaborative Learning time - early dismissal. Students will go home at 12:50pm.
*Nov 24th - Report Cards go home
*Nov 9th - School Advisory Council meeting beginning at 6:30pm.
Monday– 9-3
*Nov 10th - Remembrance Day service at 10:30am. All are welcome to attend.
Wednesday– 9-3 & 6-8
*Nov 10th - Town Library Visit. *Nov 11th - Remembrance Day - no School *Nov 16th - 4th Annual Sugar & Spice party/ Chinese Auction Event 6:30-8:00 - Bring a friend - Please note - OPEN GYM IS CANCELLED
*Nov 28th—Dec 2nd - Scholastic BOOK fair open: Tuesday– 9-3 Thursday - 8-2 Friday - 9-1 *Nov 30th — Monthly Assembly beginning at 1:30pm *Nov 30th - Mariners Visit as part of the WOW reading challenge.
*Nov 17th - Collaborative Learning time - early
WOW READING CHALLENGE Western Counties Regional Library, local RCMP and Port Maitland School present the WOW! Reading Challenge. The challenge runs from October 31st 2016 – April 3rd, 2017. How it Works:
Children read books from home, school or the public library and report them to their teacher.
Each month, teachers count the total number of books read and they are reported to the library.
Schools compete against other schools in their community as well as schools around the world
At the end of the program, the school with the most books read (per capita) wins a banner proclaiming them champions. There are also draws for books for the schools.
Children also receive incentives such as books and small prizes and visits from special guests throughout the program.
Rules for the WOW! Reading Challenge at the elementary level:
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Any novel, graphic novel or non-fiction book less than 50 pages = 1 book.
From a larger novel, graphic novel or non-fiction book, each 50 pages = 1 book. If a book has between 50-100 pages it is counted as two books, if it has between 100 – 150 pages then it is counted as 3 books, and so on.
If an older student reads a book to a younger student that counts as only one book read for one student. The same principle applies if a teacher reads a book to an entire class: it counts as only “one book” for the entire class.
If all of the students in a classroom are reading the same book (a class novel, for instance) and everyone takes turns reading out loud, when the book is finished it counts as an individual book for each of the participants.
Books read at home/school/library/outside can all be counted for the classroom tally.
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER November Theme - Friendly
