Sunday, August 27, 2023

Weekly Updates, Monday, 28 August, 2023


Dear Colleagues,

Congratulations on the first successful week! The listening conferences, the excitement around new students and teachers, and the new make-up of the parent community brought a wonderful buzz to the school. Again, thank you for making the start of the school warm, welcoming, safe, and an incredibly positive experience for everyone.


This week, the youngest learners will be at school for the full day, and we welcome Yoshiko and Caterina back. The weather continues to be warm and even hot at times. Let’s keep our eyes open so that we stay sun-safe. 


Wednesday, Professional learning will be divided into different sessions. The Grades 3 - 5 will be participating in MAP training organized by Clover. She will provide further details about the training as the week goes on. On Monday, we will confirm the focus points with the other grades and teams.


On Thursday, the first Extended Learning session is taking place. What a great opportunity to build community across the school. We will finish the week with the second session of Listening Conferences. Please note that the specialists prepare and plan the activities for the first block of Friday.

Let’s have yet another great week!


Erin, Trevor, and Heikki


This week’s duties:                     Duty Roster 23-24


Time

10:28 - 10:40

12:25-12:50

12:40-13:00

13:00-13:20

14:15-14:25


Duty Area

(*Rainy day area)

Playscape

Playscape

Soccer fields

(In classrooms)

Line

G1-2 Tables

G3-5 Tables

Shed (Gym)

Playscape (Classroom)

Soccer fields

 (Classroom)

Shed (Gym)

Playscape (Classroom)

Soccer fields

 (Classroom)

Playground

(In classrooms)

Note: 

Shed kept closed


Who


Mayu

Caterina

Patrick

Heikki

Erin

Liam

Jen

Iman/Noriko

Seth

Rose

Yoshiko

Mayu

Caterina

Patrick


Wet break location rotation:

Venue / Date

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Classrooms and Commons

Gr 1

Gr  5

Gr 4

Gr 2-3

Gr 1

Gr  5

Gr 4

Classrooms and Commons

Gr 2-3

Gr 1

Gr  5

Gr 4

Gr 2-3

Gr 1

Gr  5

Library & Makers’ Space

Gr 4

Gr 2-3

Gr 1

Gr  5

Gr 4

Gr 2-3

Gr 1

ELAC Gym

Gr 5

Gr 4

Gr 2-3

Gr 1

Gr  5

Gr 4

Gr 2-3


 This Week's Schedule:                                                                                                     Master Schedule 23-24 


Day

Morning

Afternoon

Mon Aug 28

Day 6

First full day for PreK!


Tue Aug 29

Day 7



Wed Aug 30

Day 8


Wednesday PD : (in the ELAC MPR)

Gr 3 - 5, EAL, LS MAP Training

PreK/KA, KB, Gr 1, Gr 2, JPN, MVP, TLC Foci will be announced on Monday

Thu Aug 31

Day 9


Extended Learning (EL) #1 (Schedule)

Fri Sep 1

Day 1

No specialist lessons block 1

13:00-16:00 G1-5 Listening Conferences Part 2 (Guidelines)



Future Dates


G3-5 MAPs Testing

Sept 4th Monday - 8th Friday Days 2-6


After-school Clubs begin

Sep 4th Monday - Day 2


Back-to-school Night (BTSN)

Sept 14th Thursday - Day 1


September Assembly

Sept 15th, Thursday 10:35 - Day 2


CA & Public Holiday - Respect for the Aged

Sept 18th Monday


Bridges Math Workshop

Oct 1st Sunday - Oct 4th Wednesday


School Photos

Oct 2nd Monday - Oct 6th Friday Days 3-7


Falcon Cup Futsal Tournament

Oct 6th  Friday - Day 7


CA Sports Day

Oct 9th  Monday - Day 8


October Assembly

Oct 13th, Thursday 9:30 - Day 2


ES Parent-Teacher Conferences

Oct 18th & 19th Thursday and Friday - Day 7&8


Fall Break!

Oct 21st Saturday - 29th Sunday


Matt Glover - Writers Workshop

Oct 30th Monday(PD Day) - Oct 4th Thursday


Wednesday Learning


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