http://www.lakecrest.ca/?p=news Lakecrest News - Your Up-To-Date Lakecrest Connection en-us http://www.lakecrest.ca/lakecrest.png http://www.lakecrest.ca 100 100 http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1131 Due to weather conditions Lakecrest will close at 12:30 today, January 31. Students will have early lunch from 11:30 to 12:30 before dismissal. Thanks in advance for your understanding. http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1130 January 30, 2012 Dear Lakecrest Parents, Please find attached a list of extracurricular activities for the second semester of 2011-2012. Using this list please complete and return the lower portion of this page on or before February 3, and consider your child registered for these activities which will begin on Monday, February 6. If an activity is cancelled or changed due to low enrollment you will be contacted by the school office and provided with an opportunity to select another activity. It will be necessary for students to be picked up at the school or at the designated location, unless registered in the Acheiva after school program for that school day. Extracurricular activities will not continue on school holidays, teacher in-service or school closure days. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please return this lower portion to the school main office by February 3, 2011) Lakecrest St. John’s Independent School Extra-curricular Activity Student Registration Form Name: ______________________________________ Grade: ___________________ I would like my child to attend the extracurricular activities as outlined in the table below: Activity Name of Activity Day Time Location 1. 2. 3. Parent Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________ http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1129 (Corrected January 30th) K-9-Extracurricular Program Schedule Starts on Monday February 6, 2012 Day/Time Activity Grades Location Teacher/Moderator Monday 3:15-4:00 Board Games 4,5,6 207/208 Ms Gallagher Ms Redfern Creative Writing Club 7, 8, 9 308 Mr Gruchy Wednesday 3:15-4:00 Skating (3:15-3:50) K-9 Capital Hyundai Arena Ms. King Hockey(3:50-4:20) 7, 8, 9 Capital Hyundai Arena Mr. Gruchy Skipping Club 4,5,6,7,8,9 Gym Ms. Hamilton Brownies (Every second Wednesday) 2,3 girls Drama Room/ Library Ms. Veber Please check online to register at www.girlguides.ca . Thursday (3:00-4:30) Teacher Professional Development Meetings Friday (3:15-4:00) Basketball K, 1, 2, 3 Gym Ms. King Physical Education activities in other sports and events will be provided as the seasonal rotation of sports unfolds throughout the school year. http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1128 Parent Information Letter #17 January 30, 2012 Extracurricular Activities for Term 2 A summary of regularly scheduled extracurricular activities for the second term is attached to this notice Please review this form with your child and feel free to sign up for those which are of interest. As mentioned in the previous letter, various other activities particularly in the area of athletics and orchestral music will be communicated to parents during the semester as the schedule is developed. This form is also available on our website. School Crossing Guard In recent discussions with the City of St. John’s staff it has been mentioned that they are having difficulty finding a replacement for morning crossing guard duty in front of our school. As mentioned several weeks ago the former crossing guard left the position to pursue further education. I have asked the city to continue to do its best to find a replacement, and they have requested that I ask the parents of Lakecrest if there is anyone who would be willing to be trained and certified to do this task at the school each morning. We are also checking with some neighbourhood possibilities to see if there is any interest from someone who lives close to the school. I have attached a City of St. John’s flyer which is used to advertise for these positions. If any parent or acquaintance of a parent is interested in this position they are asked to please contact the City as indicated on the flyer. In the meantime we do regularly remind our students of the importance of using caution when using the cross walk particularly in the morning when there is no guard present. Students should come to a full stop and check both ways before stepping into the crosswalk and then carefully begin to cross only when vehicles have stopped. We will continue to reinforce this message regularly in the coming months. Parking, Drop off and Pick up The Spa across the street from the school has requested that we do not park in their driveway when we are dropping off or picking up students. Also just a reminder that the front of the school is a “no stopping” zone for much of the time when students are being dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon. Maintaining required sightlines in front of the school during these busy times of the day is important for student safety. Orchestra Sectional Registration Forms On Monday students who had already completed forms indicating their interest in the Lakecrest School Orchestra received information which details the instrument choice options for students. We hope that sectional practices/classes will be starting in the next few weeks. Parents and students are asked to please complete and return these forms by Friday, Feb. 3. On Friday the forms will be distributed to any other students who would like to join the school orchestra. School Calendar (Jan. – Feb. 2012) Date Day Event February 1 Wednesday Grade 7, 8, and 9 Assembly at 1:00 PM Presentation to Grade 7, 8 and 9 students by “Outreach” Skating (3:15-3:50) and Hockey (3:50-4:20) at Capital Hyundai Arena February 3 Friday Dress Down Day 2012/13 Kindergarten Orientation February 6 Monday Extracurricular Activities for Second Semester start February 10 Friday Teacher Professional Development Day Part 1 Preparation of proposed school development action plan for teachers February 13 Monday Scheduled School Holiday February 17 Friday Dress Down Day February 24 Friday Teacher Professional development Day Part 2 Completion of proposed school development action plan for teachers http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1127 January 25, 2012 Dear Parents, Our third Kindergarten 2012 orientation is scheduled for Friday, February 3rd in the Kindergarten room (Room 105) starting at 9:00 a.m. Once the session begins, we will ask parents to leave the children with Ms. Lethbridge for the hour. This third session will include approximately a half hour with Ms. Warren our music teacher. At 9:15, a thirty minute session will be provided for parents who would like additional information about our International Baccalaureate Kindergarten Program and how it links to our provincial program of studies. Questions about other general aspects of Lakecrest are also welcomed. The session will also provide for parents a preliminary overview of the complete kindergarten to grade six program. The kindergarten program will then be discussed in more detail at our evening orientation session later in March. If you have any questions regarding this session or about the school, please feel free to contact us at 738-1212 or you can email us at mlethbridge@lakecrest.ca or rpittman@lakecrest.ca. We look forward to meeting you and your child again next Friday. Sincerely, Bob Pittman Michelle Lethbridge Ros O’Leary Mr. Robert Pittman Ms. Michelle Lethbridge Ms Rosalind O’Leary Head of School Kindergarten Teacher Kindergarten Teacher Assistant http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1126 Because Lakecrest was closed Friday 20th Jan, our exam timetable was shifted forward as expected. This means that exams will conclude on Wednesday morning this week, and students will be permitted to go home for the PM session as was previously planned for the last day of exams. Students will now of course remain for their French Tutorial on Tuesday and for those who wish their supervised study session in the afternoon. We have had to make arrangements with Memorial University to provide their Career development session for grade 8 and 9 students at another time. Thanks for your understanding http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1125 Dear Parents, Lakecrest will be closed due to weather conditions today, January 20. Exams and tutorial schedules for grade 7, 8, and 9 students will be moved forward one day. Thank you http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1124 Parent Information Letter #16 January 19, 2012 Grade 7-9 Mid-Year Exams weather related delays As mentioned in exam guidelines already distributed to students and posted on our website, if there is a delay in exams due to a weather related school closure, all exams will be moved forward. The timetable schedule will not change but all remaining exams will “shift” forward one day. Grade 7, 8 and 9 students over the last several weeks have been provided with several documents which contain exam information. These include exam and tutorial session schedules, regulations, writing tips, and general guidelines. Supervision and supervised study sessions are provided, but 7,8 and 9 students may study at home in the afternoon with parent permission. On Tuesday, January 24th, the last day of exams 7, 8, and 9 students will not be required to remain after 12:00 and will be permitted to go home. Classes will resume as usual on Wednesday, January 25th. Orchestral Music Program On Friday past Lakecrest was pleased to have Dr. Peter Gardiner and a group of 7 other musicians from the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra provide a special session for all grade 3-9 students. This session provided students with examples of pieces played by the musicians individually and in small groups. Much information was provided for students and with that came the most interesting questions from our students about the instruments and musicians. We hope that this exposure will help interested students in the selection of their instruments for the school orchestra group. Parents and / or students who are interested in involvement in the orchestral music program and did not submit the first form in November may obtain one at any time from the school office. All parents who have already submitted forms in November to express interest in any instrument will be contacted to obtain this additional information and make arrangements for the beginning of the sectional sessions in the next few days. Extracurricular Activities for Term 2 Extracurricular activities for students will be starting on Monday, February 6th. Registration forms will be sent home next week and parents/students will be able to select from various activities as usual. In addition ongoing activities such as skating and hockey on Wednesdays, basketball and other athletic activities, continue as indicated directly on the school monthly calendar. Some of the athletic activities will begin at various times during the second semester so as to coincide with the usual schedule of sports in schools. Ms. King will keep parents updated as these sports become available during the semester. NL Department of Health Immunization Form for grade 4 and 9 students Parents of grade 4 and 9 students are asked to please return the Department of Health Immunization Form to the school by Monday, January 23. Parents may elect to consent to, or refuse the immunization on the form, however all students are asked to return it to the Department through the school. Upcoming Teacher In-service Days During the month of February teachers will work toward the completion of a three year action plan which will outline the development of the International Baccalaureate program. This program is currently focused on development in grade kindergarten to six classes, but also affects the direction of all grade levels in the school. Thus on February 10th and 24th teachers will complete a study of required IB school educational standards. This will then lead to the development of a proposal which will outline actions and direction for the continued development of Lakecrest curriculum, teaching strategies, and student school wide learning results. Thus there will be no school for students on February 10th as indicated on the school calendar, and February 24th. We thank parents for their understanding of the time required to complete this task. School Calendar (Jan. – Feb. 2012) Date Day Event January 20 Friday Dress Down Day Jan. 18-24 Wed-Tue Senior (Grade 7-9) mid-year exams Wednesday, January 18 – English Language Arts Thursday, January 19 – Social Studies and History 1201(Gr.9) Friday, January 20 – Science Monday, January 23 – Mathematics Tuesday, January 24 – French (Gr. 9) January 25 Wednesday Grade 8 and 9 Assembly at 1:00 PM Presentation to Grade 8 and 9 students by Memorial University (Career development) Skating (3:15-3:50) and Hockey (3:50-4:20) at Capital Hyundai Arena January 27 Friday Family Literacy Day (School activities to be announced) February 1 Wednesday Grade 7, 8, and 9 Assembly at1:00 PM Presentation to Grade 7, 8 and 9 students by “Outreach” Skating (3:15-3:50) and Hockey (3:50-4:20) at Capital Hyundai Arena February 3 Friday Dress Down Day 2012/13 Kindergarten Orientation February 6 Monday Extracurricular Activities for Second Semester start http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1123 Daily Schedule during exams from January 17th to 24th, 2012 8:15-8:30 a.m. Students arrive at School as usual 8:30-8:40 Prepare for exams 8:40 Students admitted to exam room (Library) 8:45 Exam Starts 10:30 Students dismissed from the exam room Extra time provided upon request. 10:30-11:00 Student recess period 11:00-12:11 Student Tutorials (Attendance required) 12:11-12:35 Lunch in the cafeteria as usual 12:35 – 1:00 Lunch recess break - third floor. (Attendance permitted if remaining for the supervised study session) 1:00-3:00 p.m. Supervised silent study hall (Attendance optional) (The above schedule is adjusted for dismissal of all 7-9 students at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24th, the last day of exams.) http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1122 January 2012 Exam Week Permission Form On the reverse of this permission form please note the daily schedule for the grade 7, 8 and 9 students who will be writing exams starting on Wednesday, January 18th. Full exam and tutorial schedules were also distributed to students and posted on our website last week. The exam days do provide an opportunity for students to remain in the school after the exam for a tutorial, lunch and afternoon supervised study session. Students are required to remain for the daily tutorials but some do prefer to study at home after wards. For those students we ask the parents please sign the permission slip below indicating that you are giving permission for your daughter or son to leave the school during the afternoon from Wednesday, January 18th to Monday, January 23rd, 2012. Please note that all grade 7, 8 and 9 students will be permitted to leave the school at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 24th after completion of the last exam. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Please return this part to the school on or before Wednesday, January 18th, 2012) Lakecrest Permission Slip Student Name: ___________________________________________ Please check one of the options below After completion of exams I give permission for ______________ to leave the school to go home, Either: at the end of the Tutorial session each day at 12:00 noon Or: at the end of the lunch session each day at 12:35 p.m. Parent Signature ___________________________________________ Date ________________ Please note: Only students who have had this form completed will be permitted to leave the school early each day. http://www.lakecrest.ca/index.php?p=news&nid=1121 Lakecrest will be closed today, Jan 11, due to impending weather conditions.