Hello,
Parents I would like to take this time to welcome you to my grade one/two classroom! As some of you may know this is now my fourth year teaching at SJA! I am excited to start this new year and new chapter by teaching new grades. I am looking forward to a wonderful year with your children. I would first like to start by telling you my professional values: I aspire to craft a difference in the lives of our future generations; to assist them in succeeding in their lives, and to becoming global citizens. I want to be that one teacher who makes a difference; thereby, giving students the tools and basics they require to progress their learning for years to come. I aspire to generate excitement about literacy and education in my students by providing them with a learning environment that is equitable, challenging, and yet fun. I am quite flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to try a variety of approaches in order to ensure student success. Now a little about myself: I am from Brantford Ontario, where I live with my husband and my dog (chico.) My hobbies include: reading, movies, and travelling. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at the school or via email.
As a way to stay connected, see what we did during our day, or to find important dates/homework please check my blog daily: http://smithonetwo.blogspot.ca please take a look over the blog to familiarize yourself with it and on the left hand side next to the picture of the light-bulb enter in your email address in the spot that states follow by email. Every time I post a blog message you will get it straight to your email/phone.
Orientation Night:
Orientation night is a great way to start the new school year. On September 8Th, at 7:00pm, all teachers and staff of SJA will welcome you to the new building and give you a better understanding of what the upcoming year will look like. It is strongly suggested that all SJA families – new and returning- attend orientation night this year as there are a number of new policies and procedures as a result of moving into the new building. This evening will provide you with a program overview and all the fun and exciting things SJA has to offer. It is also a way to connect with your child’s teacher and ask any questions you might have. We hope to see you in attendance to kick-start our 2015-2016 school year.
Here is some important information for the first week of school:
Shoes - please ensure students have a pair of dress shoes and gym shoes to stay at the school in their cubbies. At no times are outdoor shoes to be worn in the school (helps to keep our carpets fresh)
Uniform - Mon and Weds is gym uniform day, Sept 9th is a Weds. Therefore students will come dressed in their gym uniform.
Hot lunch program will not be running this week. In place of this students will be able to bring money to school on the 9th, 10th, and 11th to purchase pizza. (Please send this money in the agenda, and let your child know as well, also please indicate in a note cheese or pepperoni). One slice is $2, Two slices $4.
Hot lunch program will begin on Monday September 14th. We are excited for our new hot lunch program to roll out with some tasty new options. With this being said forms for hot lunch program will be sent home Sept. 9th and will be due back with full payment by Sept. 11th by 4pm. IF you miss the Sept.11th due date unfortunately you will not be able to participate in the lunch program until the next program order form goes home. With the new cafeteria and cooking staff we cannot make any exceptions for late forms this year.
Welcome Back BBQ:
SJA staff would like to invite all students and their families to gather together for some fun activities and to enjoy a tasty BBQ to kick off the new school year!
Hot dogs $2.00
Hamburgers $3.00
Water/Pop $1.00
Chips $1.00
Hot dogs $2.00
Hamburgers $3.00
Water/Pop $1.00
Chips $1.00
All the best,
Brittany Smith OCT 612877
Grade 1/2 Teacher, After School Care Coordinator
St. Jude's Academy, IB World School
T:(905) 814-0202
Twitter: @StJudesAcademy2
