Wednesday, February 22, 2017

FEB 23 - INTERVIEW DAY

Report cards were sent home on February 16th. 

Interviews are by REQUEST ONLY on Feb 23rd.





** Please RETURN the report card envelope, as we will recycle it for the June reports




Please note if your child's teacher requested an interview and you are unable to make the assigned time, please offer alternative dates and times for the teacher to either meet with or contact you by phone. If an interview is requested that means we have some concerns to share with you. 

Monday, February 13, 2017

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for WINTER FUN!


Holy Redeemer Winter Play Day
Wednesday, February 22

Weather permitting, we will be having a winter play day on Wednesday, February 22nd. The Kindergarten classes, along with students in Grades 1-5, will enjoy an afternoon of snow games. Grade 6 students will be running the stations and assisting younger students.

Please send your child dressed in warm clothing, including snow pants. Children should also pack an extra hat, neck warmer, socks and mittens.

Monday, February 6, 2017

UNDERSTANDING the new KINDERGARTEN REPORT CARD

The new report card is called "Communication of Learning". 

Here is how the Ministry of Education describes it:
(The link to the entire document is below)

Evaluation and Observation

Educators observe your child work with other children, adults and materials. They see and hear what children create, and how they work with materials (e.g., paint, blocks, crayons, books, etc.), as they show their thinking and learning. Educators have many conversations with your child to understand how your child is making sense of their experiences. They also observe how children problem solve, use social skills, and how they understand their own thoughts and feelings. Educators use these conversations and observations in gathering as much information as possible about your child’s learning.
Educators analyse this information to evaluate your child’s Key Learning and Growth in Learning in relation to the overall expectations of the Kindergarten Program. This evaluation is reflected in the comments they write on the Communication of Learning report.
(click here for the Ministry of Ed. document:  A Parent’s Guide to Kindergarten Communication of Learning)