Family Day on Monday, February 20
As Monday, Feb. 20 is Family Day, parents and guardians are reminded that there is no school for students. School resumes on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
St. Pat's High Band Drops by for a Visit
On Tuesday, we were entertained by the St. Patrick's High School Senior Concert Band as well as their R&B band. Students really enjoyed the music and all were interested in hearing about what SPH has to offer in terms of programs in music. We hope they drop by again soon!
Changing the Learning Environment
Along with our focus on effective collaboration and reciprocal teaching, some teachers at SPI are experimenting with a change in the learning environment. Pictured below is Ms. Fournier's class. Instead of the teacher desk being at the front of the room, she has hers in the middle of the room, allowing her to facilitate between student groups to a greater degree. At SPI we are always eager to learn about, and try, innovations in education.
Parent-Teacher Interviews - Thursday, Feb. 23
Report cards went home on Thursday (Feb. 16) and parent-teacher interviews take place on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. We invite you to fill out your son's/daughter's interview form (sent with the report card) to schedule a 10 minute meeting with teachers. This sheet needs to be returned to classroom teachers so that they may finalize their schedule with parents. Our school council will also be present, along with the Student Services department from St. Pat's High, to answer any questions and to provide information.
Early Dismissal on Thursday, Feb. 23
In order to accommodate parent-teacher interviews, there will be early dismissal on Thursday, Feb. 23. Students will be dismissed an hour early, at 1:10 p.m.
Safety Alert re: Illegal Prescription Drugs
I sent an important e-mail Thursday evening regarding illegal prescription drugs which I hope you will review with your son and/or daughter. If you did not receive this message or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school.
Important Contact Information
Our School Council chair is Cees Artz and can be reached at chair@StPatsInt-council.ca
Our Trustee is Mark Mullan and can be reached at mark.mullan@ocsb.ca
Have a great short week.
Don Murphy
Principal
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 22: St. Patrick Intermediate School Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Learning Commons Building 1
Thursday, March 2: CSPA Presents Well Being: Our Students, Your Children (see spe.ocsb.ca for further information and registration instructions)
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