Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome
to Grade 1 and a brand new year at Clairlea Public School! I am excited to work
and learn with your child and I look forward to getting to know you. The
beginning of the school year is always full of exuberance as the students
settle down into the routines of school after an enjoyable summer.
Curriculum
Expectations: The
expectations for each subject and grade are taken from the Ontario Ministry
documents, which can be found at http://edu.gov.on.ca.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these expectations.
School
Hours & Schedule: 8:40 -11:30 AM / 12:25 – 3:15 PM. Please make sure that your child arrives on time so
that he/she receives the benefit from the program. As a courtesy to all staff
please pick your child up promptly at lunch and dismissal time. If needed,
report to the office first when entering the school. Please remember that we
are on a DAY schedule (Please see schedule on the next tab).
Lunch
Program: If your child eats at
school, please pack a healthy and adequate lunch. We discourage glass bottles
and soft drinks. Clairlea has also implemented a boomerang lunch. All waste and plastic package left over from lunch
and snack will be expected to go back home.
Homework &
Agenda: Every Monday, your child will
receive a blue duo-tang with homework. This needs to be returned back to school every FRIDAY. Reading on a daily basis is
highly important in the primary grades. Students are expected to read at least
15 minutes every night. Please take the time to listen to your child as he/she
reads the sounds/syllables or words of the week to you. The agenda is an
important communication and time management tool between parents and teachers.
It should stay in your child’s backpack and be returned daily. Please check it
nightly for a note from school and weekly activities. Please sign or initial in
the agenda daily.
Library Books &
Scholastic: Our library day is DAY 2. Please
ensure that your child returns the book borrowed by this day so that he/she can
borrow another one. I will be sending Scholastic Book Club notices home
monthly. The club provides books at the appropriate grade level and at
reasonable prices. There is no obligation to order at any time, but I would
suggest that you look over the flyers with your child to discuss the kinds of
books he/she prefers, and to encourage reading as an enriching and enjoyable
activity. If you decide to order, please make a cheque payable
to Scholastic.
Shoes and Boots: Rubber soled running shoes are required during gym class to prevent
slipping on the floor. These running shoes will also be used in the classroom.
Please ensure that your child brings outdoor shoes or boots during rainy or
snowy weather. Our gym days are: DAY 3 and DAY 4.
Birthdays: We do announce birthdays in class, but they are not celebrated with
treats due to many differing allergies in the class.
Show & Tell: To enrich your child’s French speaking skills and self-confidence, I
encourage him/her to be active participants in Show and Tell sessions. Each
student will be assigned a day of the week when he/she should bring to our
circle area either a small toy, a picture, a drawing, a book or something
special (e.g. a ticket to a hockey/baseball game that you attended together).
You are welcome to help your child make a choice. Please avoid bringing
expensive toys or valuable keepsakes. Show and Tell will begin within the next
few weeks at school. A notice will be sent home.
Washroom Routines: Please encourage your child to use the washroom before coming to school
each day. They will be allowed to go at recess and during lunch. They will be
discouraged from going during class time due to the interruption and for safety
concerns. If your child must go, they will go with a buddy.
Health Concerns: Please notify me about any
allergy or health concerns. If your child is ill, please have him/her stay at
home and rest until he/she can participate in the daily program. Please
remember that Clairlea is a NUT-FREE school.
You are more than welcome to contact me at the school via
telephone and schedule a meeting if needed.Thanks in advance for your support in making this year a
rewarding one!
Sincerely,
Mlle N. Angelevski
