We are hoping that the spring snow that fell in Northern Ontario last week does not travel south, and instead of getting out our shovels, we can concentrate on getting out our summer clothes. Clothing that is suitable for a shopping trip to the mall, the beach, or a visit to a friends’s house, may not be suitable for school. Please review the school dress code expectations with your children and know that they will be required to follow them while at school.

The last few months of a school year are always busy, and this year is no exception. We hope you will join your child in some of the many activities between now and the end of the school year. I would like to extend a big thank you from all of our staff to those parents who have assisted the school in the recent past. Whether it be support for class activities or one-to-one assistance, parental help is much appreciated. We recognize that not all parents are able to get into the school to volunteer,so we also appreciate the support you provide to your child or the school in your own way.

[ Read the full May 2012 newsletter (pdf) ]
 

Hopefully everyone had a wonderful and relaxing break.
The spring weather will hopefully begin soon.
Since the weather is still inconsistent, please make sure that your children are dressed appropriately. Please also make sure your children have indoor and outdoor shoes. With the amount of sand and dirt, the floors in the school are now baring the brunt of outdoor shoes being worn inside. Not only is it unsightly, it is more work for Mr. Shenk and there is a possibility of injury happening if someone should slip on the floor.

[ Read the full April newsletter (pdf) ]
 

As March begins, we are also beginning the final term of the 2011-2012 school year. It is heartening to know that this newsletter is the final newsletter of the winter before spring officially arrives.

 

 

Well, holidays are over and staff are already planning report cards which will go home on Thursday, February 9th. This is the first reportcard and reflects your child’s learning from September through to the end of January. As always, if you have questions, concerns or clarification about your child’s progress, please contact his or her teacher.

[ Read the full February newsletter (PDF) ]
 

If you are still doing some last minute shopping, remember that BOOKS make great gifts. Ten good reasons why books make the best presents:
 

1. Books don’t have to be assembled.
2. Books don’t need batteries.
3. Books never come in the wrong size or colour..
4. Books don’t need spare parts.
5. Books don’t need to be serviced by the dealer.
6. Books don’t need watering or fertilizer.
7. Books don’t need extension cords..
8. Books don’t have zippers that break.
9. Books don’t bite, scratch or kick.
10. Books never go out of style.

Time for Christmas Break! Enjoy the holiday season and all the best for the New Year!

[ Read the full January newsletter (PDF) ]
 

As the year winds down, it is a time we usually take time to reflect on the past year. From the perspective of the staff at Brant Avenue P.S., it has been a very busy year. We have introduced full time junior and senior kindergarten. Major renovations were done in the new kindergarten class as well as the library. We have welcomed new staff. Our “World Café” was a great success.

[ Read the full December newsletter (pdf) ]
 

Please join us for our Annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00 pm. Donations to our Food Drive, new mitts or hats for our Special Christmas Tree would be greatly appreciated.