Monkey Minutes

Education is not filling a bucket but lighting a fire.
William B. Yeats, Poet


Welcome back to another year in Harmony. We have gotten off to a great start, and I am looking forward to getting to know all of the parents and students as the year progresses. Please email me any questions or concerns that you have, and I will be more than happy to tell you what I know.



Student of the week this week: Alex, for a hardworking and contientious attitude in all that he attempted this week.



Mr. Mac's Messages

1. Absence
   Students should try to be at school for as many days as possible throughout the year. Excessive absence will make it difficult for that student to keep on par with the rest of the class. If a student is absent, a note must come from the parent, dated and signed, detailing the exact reason that the child was absent. We are required by law to keep records of student attendance in public schools.
2. Tardyness
   School begins at 8.50. The tardy bell will ring at that time. Students will not be permitted into their classrooms if they arrive after this time, due to the fact that the whole school will be taking part in CQI until 9.30. It is important that your child arrive to school on time to participate in this important morning activity.
3. Homework
   Given on a nightly basis, and usually either Math, Science or Social Studies. Please check the agenda every night, sign it and return it with your child in the morning. The homework should be written down in the agenda.
4. Behavior and Consequences
   Friday folders come home on Friday, with important letters and information from the school. Inside is stapled a conduct form with the student's overall behavior noted for each week. Students will receive 'checks' for failing to act in a responsible manner while at school, and in normal circumstances, this will also be noted in the child's agenda.
5. Parties and birthdays
   We will have 3 official parties throughout the year - Thanksgiving/Christmas(Winter)/Easter(Spring) and working lunches (Special Snacks) on Valentines, St.Patricks, Hallowe'en and St.Andrew's Day. Any support in sending in materials would be heartily appreciated.
6. Website
   As always check the website for up to date information regarding what is happening in the class.

Important Curriculum Information:
Math: Chapter 1 test Monday; beginning Chapter 2 on Tuesday; New POW out on Monday
Science: N/A
Social Studies: Mapping - Longitude and Latitude
Language Arts: Finish the Witches and Starting creative writing Unit

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