Update and Reminders…
Just a few more weekly reminders and updates…
Monday, September 28th
* September Birthday Cupcakes
Reorganization
September 25, 2015
Dear Earl Kitchener Parents/Guardians:
As a result of the changes that have taken place between June and September in our school’s enrolment and in order to comply with the Ministry’s Class Size Reduction Strategy, there have been some modifications to our classroom organizations for this school year.
We are unfortunately losing our small Kindergarten class of 15 students. Those students will be redistributed into our other four Kindergarten classes. This also gives us a surplus teacher and therefore we are sad to say good-bye to Kristen Nickafor as she moves onto another school. The Kindergarten teams will continue to be the same with Mrs. Karoles now joining Ms. Dore and becoming the new team for those children.
In general, on a board-wide basis, primary classes must have 20 or fewer students and combined 3/4 classes, up to 23 students. This affects our English stream classes. Therefore, we have to move some children to make sure that the class numbers comply with the Ministry standards.
If any of these class moves affects your child, then you will be receiving a personal call from the Administration of the school. These classroom changes will be happening on Friday October 2nd 2015.
We apologize in advance for the short term upset this may cause some students.
We look forward to an excellent year and thank you for your patience.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Richelle Bratuz JoAnne AuCoin
Principal Vice-Principal
Friendly Reminder
Just a friendly reminder to please be aware of students in and around the school yard and ensure there is a clear path to and from the school. It is also imperative to be respectful of surrounding neighbours by ensuring we do not block the sidewalks or driveways. Students (other than kindergarten), if you don’t have to use the Stanley gate, then kindly use the Homewood gate. Your full cooperation is greatly appreciated by all.
Student Information Verification Forms
The “Student Information Verification” forms will be distributed to each student within the next day or two. Kindly review the ENTIRE form, make any necessary changes, SIGN AND DATE the form, and return it to the school (whether or not there are any changes needed). Each form must be returned as soon as possible to ensure all of our information is correct. We thank you, in advance.
Birthday Cupcakes
A long-standing tradition at Earl Kitchener School is a birthday cupcake day with the Principal. Children with birthdays within each month are invited to enjoy cupcakes with the Principal, Mrs. Bratuz, usually on the last Monday of each month. This is a wonderful way for our principal to get to know the children better, and for each child to get to know her as well. If you would like to volunteer to bake two (2) dozen white cupcakes or two (2) dozen chocolate cupcakes, iced and simply decorated (please remember – no nuts!), please contact Carol Nicholson at [email protected] or at (905) 536-0325. The first date for Birthday Cupcakes is scheduled for Monday, September 28th.
Greetings from Mad Science!
The Mad Science extra-curricular program is coming to your school starting the week of October 19th. Registration is now OPEN! Please see the attached file for the registration form. To register, please bring your form and payment directly to the school office. The registration deadline is October 5th, so don’t wait! We look forward to working with the students again this Fall. (Registration form is attached.) Mad Science Registration Form
The Mad Science Team
Ukelele Lessons
Hey kids in Grades 4 and 5 (and your parents, too!) Mark Caruana, an EK parent and guitar / ukulele teacher, will be returning this year to run a ten week Ukulele Program and we want to know if you are interested. Once Mark finds out how many students are interested, he will contact your family directly to confirm your registration. (Please see attached flyer.) Ukulele Lessons
Have a magnificent weekend!
Updated on Friday, September 25, 2015.