Weekly Post: June 25-29

Hard to believe that the last week of school is here. We do have a busy week planned and I know that it will just fly by.

Last Friday we had an incredibly busy day. Between celebrating Tracy’s retirement and the Gr. 6 Leaving ceremony it really was a very exciting day. Thank you to all of you that played such a large role in making Friday so memorable.

The following letter will go home with the report cards for students in Gr. 4-5. These will be copied for you and placed in your mailboxes.

• June BYOD Letter

So that you are able to do your transition meeting at any point next week you have access to your class through PowerTeacher. Christine will be sending out more information about this.

Friday is a PD Day. We are going to start at 8:30 AM and go to 2:30 PM. Of course if you need to stay later you are more than welcome to. Lunch will be provided for staff on Friday so no need to bring a lunch! You will have lots of time to have transition meetings and close up shop for the summer.

Enjoy the last week everyone. Especially Tracy!

4 more days to make a difference for the kids in our school!

Here is how the week is looking:

Monday: Play Day
Tuesday: Year End Liturgy 10AM, Strawberry Social
Wednesday: Report Cards go home
Thursday: Last Day of School and staff party at Tracy’s
Friday: PD Day 8:30 start time

Weekly Post: June 18 – 22

This was my favourite bike of the day from last Thursday! Thanks for helping to make the Bike Rodeo such a huge success! So many excited children and they were having so much fun.

Here is a quick video of parts of the day:

There is supposed to be someone coming to fix the gym divider door on Monday morning at 8AM. We will let you know if it is up and running so we can get back in there.

The staff from Rosemount library are going to be coming this week to visit our classes and let them know what the are offering this summer. The presentation will take about 20 minutes and we will try and have 3 presentations. We will have this in the Learning Commons.

Monday: Track and Field Meet, Reports due to the office

Tuesday: Performance Choir Lunch

Wednesday: Rosemount Library Presentations, Gr. 6’s at St. Brigit’s

Thursday: Gr. 3’s at Upper Canada Village,

Friday: Gr. 6 Leaving Ceremony in the afternoon at Notre Dame, Tracy’s Retirement Celebration

What is going on this week for students? Check out: What Happening Today?

Weekly Post: June 11th – 15th

You heard it right! There is a bike rodeo here this Thursday being put on by the St. George School Council and Petalheads. Here is the sign up for classes: SGE Bike Rodeo Sign-Up. Please take a look at when certain grades are to go when. There will be parent volunteers to help keep everything organized outside.

We do have a staff meeting this Tuesday. The Grade 1 Team has signed up for snacks and prayer. The meeting will start at 8:30 sharp so if you want a snack please make sure you are here ahead of time to be ready for the 8:30 AM start. If you have anything you would like added to the agenda please forward the item(s) to me.

Here is the Agenda so far: SGE June Staff Meeting Agenda

Monday: Gr. 4-6 to the Parliament

Tuesday: Staff Meeting at 8:30 AM, School Council Meeting 6:30 PM

Wednesday: Team 3 Potluck, 11:30 Knights of Columbus Awards and Luncheon

Thursday: School Council Bike Rodeo

Friday: Gr. 6 Re-treat

What is going on this week for students? Check out: What Happening Today?

Weekly Post: June 4th – 9th

Thursday night was a big night for Tracy! By the looks and sound of things she had a great time celebrating at the OECTA retirement celebration. Well done!

Principal’s have been asked to circulate the information below to all OECTA members regarding the August staff meeting.

Don’t forget about the School Council BBQ on Wednesday night. They are still looking for volunteers if you are free to help out. Please see the Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet

Subject:  August Staff Meeting

 The OCSB and OECTA Ottawa recognize our obligation to ensure that staff are ready to receive students after the summer break.  To accomplish this, Principals will provide a reasonable amount of time and a location where staff can access resources from the Thursday before the start of the school year to the first day of school.  There may be a staff meeting on the Thursday prior to the start of the school year which will be no longer than 90 minutes in length.  The Board recognizes that attendance at this meeting is not mandatory.  Staff who do not attend this meeting will obtain the relevant information from a colleague.

Monday: EQAO Catch Up

Tuesday: Girl’s Touch Football, Kinder Info Session at 9:45 AM in the Staff Room

Wednesday: Gr. 3 Field Trip and School Council BBQ

Thursday: Gym Closed as it is Election Day

Friday: PD Day

What is going on this week for students? Check out: What Happening Today?

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Here is a follow up to the blog post that I shared last week. Some interesting reflections.

• 4 Reflection Questions for the End of the School Year  by George Couros