There are lots of events taking place during April 24th to April 28th.
April 24th: Costume Day
April 25th: Popcorn Day
April 26th: Pancake Breakfast
April 27th: Sundae and Fruits Day
April 28th: Casual Day, Dance Party and Snack Bar!!
Each day students will receive daily prizes such as, being able to sit in their teacher's chair for the day, having a gum day and putting a pie in a teacher's face!
Let's all get together to work as a team to collect pledges and participate to make SJA even better!
The event forms are due back by April 19th. Pledge forms are due April 28th. Students who raise $35 on their pledge form will participate in a field trip!!
Weather: Please send your child dressed appropriately for the weather. We are entering the rainy season and it is important that students wear proper footwear such as boots, and a light coat such as a rain coat or spring coats. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter!
Dear SJA Families,
We have updated some of our policies and procedures in regards to Kiss and Ride and Parking. If you could please familiarize yourselves with them, as they are currently in effect, we greatly appreciate it. We thank you for cooperating with our Kiss and Ride and parking procedures to ensure a safe environment for all persons on school grounds.
We have updated some of our policies and procedures in regards to Kiss and Ride and Parking. If you could please familiarize yourselves with them, as they are currently in effect, we greatly appreciate it. We thank you for cooperating with our Kiss and Ride and parking procedures to ensure a safe environment for all persons on school grounds.
Kiss and Ride Policy and Procedures·
During morning Kiss and Ride please do not drop your JK/SK child off if there is not a staff member present. Please park your vehicle in the designated parking lot and enter the school with your child.
· Please stay in your vehicle always while in the Kiss and Ride line up. The driver is NEVER to exit the car to assist students to exit or enter the vehicle. Kiss and Ride should only be used if your child is independent at getting in and out of the vehicle.
· When dropping off a student, the student remains in your vehicle until you reach the "blue drop-off zone", Students are not to get out of vehicles unless in this area or as directed by a staff member.
· Please remain in the kiss and ride line. Drivers will be asked to move up once space becomes available or directed by a kiss and ride supervisor.
· Do Not BACK UP at any time.· The parking lot is only able to hold 20 vehicles in the 'waiting' lane prior to Kiss and Ride opening at 3:30. If you arrive before Kiss and Ride begins, and the lot is full, you must park your car around the perimeter of the roundabout to wait for access to the parking lot. Cars may not block the entrance/exit of the school parking lot by waiting to turn left into the school while the lot is full. A sign will be put on the driveway to indicate when the lot is full. You can park at Meadowvale 4 Rinks until the lot re-opens.
· Cars must have access to drive up and down Torquay Mews and in and out of the driveways- our own and the driveways of other businesses. This is to ensure safety of all individuals and to respect municipal bylaws.
· The 5 supervisors on duty are there to ensure the safety of everyone. Please follow their directives to ensure this safety.
· Please stay in your vehicle always while in the Kiss and Ride line up. The driver is NEVER to exit the car to assist students to exit or enter the vehicle. Kiss and Ride should only be used if your child is independent at getting in and out of the vehicle.
· When dropping off a student, the student remains in your vehicle until you reach the "blue drop-off zone", Students are not to get out of vehicles unless in this area or as directed by a staff member.
· Please remain in the kiss and ride line. Drivers will be asked to move up once space becomes available or directed by a kiss and ride supervisor.
· Do Not BACK UP at any time.· The parking lot is only able to hold 20 vehicles in the 'waiting' lane prior to Kiss and Ride opening at 3:30. If you arrive before Kiss and Ride begins, and the lot is full, you must park your car around the perimeter of the roundabout to wait for access to the parking lot. Cars may not block the entrance/exit of the school parking lot by waiting to turn left into the school while the lot is full. A sign will be put on the driveway to indicate when the lot is full. You can park at Meadowvale 4 Rinks until the lot re-opens.
· Cars must have access to drive up and down Torquay Mews and in and out of the driveways- our own and the driveways of other businesses. This is to ensure safety of all individuals and to respect municipal bylaws.
· The 5 supervisors on duty are there to ensure the safety of everyone. Please follow their directives to ensure this safety.
Inclement Weather and Kiss and Ride·
In the case of extreme weather conditions such as but not limited to; freezing rain, heavy snowfall, torrential rain storms and lightning storms our Kiss and Ride service will be closed.
· Parents will receive an email by 2:00pm informing them of the closure. In the case of morning kiss and ride a closure sign will be posted in the kiss and ride drop off zone (blue painted area).
· When unforeseen weather circumstances arise that are outside of the 2:00pm time frame a closure sign will be posted informing parents to park. In this case the doors will be open at 3:30 for parents to come into the building to pick up from the gym.
· Parents will receive an email by 2:00pm informing them of the closure. In the case of morning kiss and ride a closure sign will be posted in the kiss and ride drop off zone (blue painted area).
· When unforeseen weather circumstances arise that are outside of the 2:00pm time frame a closure sign will be posted informing parents to park. In this case the doors will be open at 3:30 for parents to come into the building to pick up from the gym.
Parking Procedures·
If you do not wish to participate in the Kiss and Ride pick-up, we encourage you to park in the lot next door (Meadowvale 4 Rinks) and take the short walk over to SJA. Parents have access into the building beginning at 3:40pm.
· Please do not walk through the kiss and ride lane or the drive through lane. You are encouraged to follow the laid-out path and lines marked for safety during this time.
· We ask that you please do not crowd the entrance door but rather wait at the outside eating area until 3:40.
· We ask that parents please do not drive around the parking lot full sign and enter the parking lot. You are asked to park at Meadowvale 4 Rinks until the lot re-opens at 3:40pm.
· Please do not block the bus lane so the buses may enter at any time.
· Please do not park in the paraplegic spots as we do have families who need them and have been finding it difficult to use one of these spots lately.
Uniforms
· Please do not walk through the kiss and ride lane or the drive through lane. You are encouraged to follow the laid-out path and lines marked for safety during this time.
· We ask that you please do not crowd the entrance door but rather wait at the outside eating area until 3:40.
· We ask that parents please do not drive around the parking lot full sign and enter the parking lot. You are asked to park at Meadowvale 4 Rinks until the lot re-opens at 3:40pm.
· Please do not block the bus lane so the buses may enter at any time.
· Please do not park in the paraplegic spots as we do have families who need them and have been finding it difficult to use one of these spots lately.
Uniforms
A quick reminder in regards to our uniforms for the different grade groups.
JK- Grade 2 gym uniforms are to be worn on Mondays and Wednesdays. After a weekend where Monday is a holiday students will return to school on the Tuesday in their dress uniform. For grades 3 and up students are asked to come dressed each day in their dress uniform and bring their gym uniforms daily to change.
Grades 4 and up should be wearing the blazer (or house hoody) each day. They will wear it in the hallways and on trips but have the option of removing it in the classroom. Lastly, our Spring uniform will be in effect when we return from the Easter Holiday weekend.
JK- Grade 2 gym uniforms are to be worn on Mondays and Wednesdays. After a weekend where Monday is a holiday students will return to school on the Tuesday in their dress uniform. For grades 3 and up students are asked to come dressed each day in their dress uniform and bring their gym uniforms daily to change.
Grades 4 and up should be wearing the blazer (or house hoody) each day. They will wear it in the hallways and on trips but have the option of removing it in the classroom. Lastly, our Spring uniform will be in effect when we return from the Easter Holiday weekend.
UOI: Today we learned about mining. We learned about the Pros and Cons, and how it effects people and our environment. Students are working in groups to have a debate about mining later this week. For homework students are expected to complete some research on mining and prepare their points.
Math: We learned about co-ordinate grids. We learned that grids show location of an object. The students made a connection to mall maps as they are put on a grid so a store can be located faster. Students played a large grid game where they have to place themselves on the grid. The team that had more members left on the board won!
Extra Practice
Language: Spelling lesson 28 is due on Thursday April 13th. We will be having a spelling test on Thursday!
We began learning about writing newspaper and magazine articles. Students looked though magazines and brainstormed what creates a magazine article. We discussed when to use quotation marks and when to not use quotation marks. We are in the process of co-writing an article about Units of Inquiry.
Our next Novel Study is "Frindle" by Andrew Clements. As part of the students' "action" I encourage students to check out the book from the library. If necessary, the book can also be purchased at Chapters or on Amazon. The book needs to be brought to school by April 18th, 2017.
Reminders:
-Please sign your child's agenda every night
-House Ties on Friday!
-April 12th- Gregg LeRocc French Concert
-"Frindle" book due by April 18th
-NO SCHOOL April 14th and 17th
-Spring Fundraiser April 24th- 28th
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