Dear parent,
Well, the 2011-12 school year is off to a roaring start! Our class is getting to know each other better, and is becoming more familiar with routines and expectations. As such, I thought it would be helpful to let you know some of the "goings-on" of Division 2.
Firstly, every student is expected to have gym strip at school for the week. PE classes are each Tuesday and Thursday, but even on the "non-PE" days we'll be active. Proper strip basically includes running shoes that do not leave black scuffmarks on the floor, shorts or loose fitting track pants, and a t-shirt (preferably different from the one worn to class). Skater shoes are fine as long as the laces are done up tightly for gym. Deodorant is also a welcome companion to any grade 6/7's gym strip : I'd encourage my students to take their strip home each weekend to wash.
For the first part of the year, I expect every student to complete his or her agenda book as part of the evening's homework. Please take the time to check your child's agenda each night ensuring the homework has been completed, and initial the date.
Speaking of homework, I assign up to 30 minutes of homework most weekdays. If no homework is assigned, students are expected to read for half an hour or practise their times tables. The idea here is to teach students to have a regular time and place at home for homework. If the previous night's homework is not completed, I will provide them a "regular place and time" in class, after school. For most students, this would mean missing the bus. As long as homework is complete, this will never be an issue. Please read this page for more homework help!
If you have any questions, please call me at the school (250-542-5465). You
can also email me here.
Sincerely,