Humber River Salmon Run - Sept 27 2012



The Beautiful Humber River



Deer on the Humber River



Fly Fishing in the Humber, Deer are on the shore line

Deer Crossing - Humber River

Deer in Humber River

Tamara telling the classes about "Salmon Boy"

One Salmon that did not make it

A duck photo for Sorcha

Liam and the mud

Checking out the river

A house for Faeries

the boys checking out Dead Salmon

Blue Heron

Roden Movie Night

Roden Family Movie Night
An evening event held at the school, run by parents and grade 7 and 8 volunteers. It is
a fundraising event where families can gather together to enjoy a movie and dinner.
The funds raised will directly support our school through trips, clubs, and further
enrichment of our students.
The first of many MOVIE NIGHTS, is being held on
Friday, September 28th

We are showing the “not-yet released to the DVD market” Disney Pixar movie BRAVE

Doors and concession stand will open at 6:00 PM
Movie will begin at 6:30 PM
Admission is $2 per person
An adult must accompany children.
Pizza slices, Rice bowls, popcorn, fruit kabobs, juice, water and sweets will
be available for a nominal price.
Enter the raffle for your family to win VIP seating for only $1.
Hope to see you there!

Toonies 4 Terry

Don't Forget Your Toonies 4 Terry Fox

Due to our Salmon Run Field Trip on Thursday, Official Day of Terry Fox Run for School, the Primary Division of Equinox will be holding its Terry Fox Run on Friday September 28th!

Bring your Toonies for Donation to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Daily Agenda - Sept 24

Read 20 Minutes
Bring back Field Trip Forms + TTC child tickets
Indoor Shoes

We are in need of at least 3 volunteers for this trip.  Please consider coming with your child to see the Salmon Run in Humber River

Homework

Dear Parents,

I wanted to write to you about my policy about homework in grade 3.  I generally do not give out homework at all, but in certain situations, if the children are not able to complete something in class, I will send it home so they have an opportunity to do it at home.  This will be the case, most often, in math. 

We are working out of "Jump" Math books, as well as lesson plans where children are learning to use problem solving skills.  We will also be using math in our larger projects, such as in building and gardening.

I will not send any homework this week, but as we are moving forward in our JUMP math, there are some children who may need more time to work on the problems.  I want to try, as much as possible, to help all of the children to keep up, so starting the week of September 24th, if there are children who need to catch up on some of the pages, I will allow them to take their books home between Monday and Thursday (but they need to remember to bring them back Every Day).  Each week, I will let you know what pages and questions we have covered to date, and I would recommend spending no more than 20 minutes on it.  I will not send the books home on Friday because I believe strongly that the children need a chance to have a break from school.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me, or to set up an appointment, to talk about it further.

Thanks very much,
Heather

Newsletter September 21

EQUINOX HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (EHAS) NEWSLETTER
Mr. M. Lasso, Principal Mr. C. O’Shaughnessy, Vice Principal Ms. J. Armstrong, Office Admin. Mr. E. Barrett, Chief Caretaker Both EHAS and Roden P.S. share a building and are both “allergy aware” and Gold Level EcoSchools.		151 Hiawatha Road Toronto, Ontario M4L 2Y1 T: 416-393-8274 (8-11:30 a.m. only) Sept. 21, 2012 – Vol. 3

Curriculum Evening – Thurs. Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. – 2^nd NEW DATE

This event which was recently moved to next week has to be moved to the following week due to a scheduling error that placed it on a religious holiday – Mr. Lasso apologizes for his scheduling mistake.  The event will still be a modified presentation in the gym without classroom visits which have been postponed. Curriculum information will be sent home over the next week.  If you have specific questions, please do contact your child’s teacher.

School to Home Communication

As soon as the information flow slows, you may expect a newsletter from the school approximately every two weeks.  From time to time there will also be letters, flyers, pamphlets and the like on specific topics.  Contact may also be made with administration through a note, phone call or email (please limit the # sent each day) but please allow at least 48 hours for a reply as the volume has increased significantly due to the start-up, new programs, reorganization and the learning curve for a principal in two new schools.

Lunch Program

Our lunch program has undergone some changes this year all geared towards providing a more enjoyable and safe environment.  Students are remaining in their seats unless with permission, given ample time to eat their lunch and transitioning outside in a much more orderly fashion.  Please review with your child(ren) that they must eat lunch in our lunchroom unless you have given written permission to the school for them to leave to eat elsewhere.  Students in Gr. 3 or below and leaving for lunch MUST be picked up and supervised by a responsible adult.  Students with permission to leave for lunch are the responsibility of their parents/guardians and should not return to the school until close to 12:30 p.m. especially during inclement weather.

Cross-Country Running

School team try-outs, practices and meets have been postponed for the time being.  We will share any changes or updates with our community as they occur.

Terry Fox School Run Day

This year marks the 32^nd anniversary of the Terry Fox Run.  To honour our Canadian hero, EHAS and RPS students will be running on September 27th (National School Run Day) to raise money for cancer research.  Please do not forget to bring your “twoonie” for Terry.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept. 27 National Terry Fox School Run

Oct. 04  Curriculum Evening – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Parent Presentation

Oct. 05  World Teacher’s Day

Oct. 08  Thanksgiving Day – No School for Students

Head Lice

September 18, 2012

 

HEAD LICE (PEDICULOSIS) CLASS LETTER

To:       Parents/Guardians

Re:  Head Lice (Pediculosis)

A case of Head Lice (Pediculosis) has been found to exist in your child’s classroom.  The head louse is an insect that lives and breeds on your head.  This is a common occurrence in school aged children.  It is spread directly by head to head contact and indirectly by contact with his/her personal belongings.  These include clothing, hair accessories and head gear.

We ask that you take the following precautions:

1.                  Inspect your child’s hair and scalp frequently for the next 10 days.  The louse may be brown or grayish, with a flat, wingless body 1-2 mm in length with six legs.  The eggs may be yellow, brown, or white teardrop-shaped, are glued to the hair near the scalp and are called “nits”.  It is usually the eggs which are first noticed.

2.                  If your child complains of an itchy scalp, you should check for lice and/or nits.  Some children do not experience an itchy scalp.

3.                  If you discover your child has lice or nits, please notify the school right away and a Public Health Head Lice (Pediculosis) Fact Sheet will be sent home.

4.                  Please note that if a child is found to have head lice (pediculosis), the parent or guardian will be required to keep the child at home until the child is free of all head lice and nits.

Field Trip : Crawford Lake

Field Trip: Crawford Lake   
September 19, 2012

Where else can you find a 468 hectare park, a rare meromictic lake (where layers of water do not intermix) and a 15th century reconstructed Iroquoian Village? Located near Milton and nestled in a spectacular section of the Niagara Escarpment, Crawford Lake Conservation Area invites you to come and explore this living, breathing classroom.

Grade 2

TELLABRATIONS
Through imaginative and interactive storytelling techniques students learn about the importance of spoken word traditions and celebration among First Nations people. Activities include: Interactive storytelling, longhouse exploration and fire starting, craft making.

Grade 3
LIFE IN THE LONGHOUSE- 1.5 hours
Students discover Ontario's rich First Nation's heritage as they explore a 15th century reconstructed Iroquoian Village. Hands-on opportunities abound as students engage in games, a village tour and longhouse exploration as they learn about what life was like in a longhouse village over 600 years ago. Activities include: Longhouse exploration, circle gathering and fire starting, multimedia presentation, native games and take home craft activity.

Remember to bring in your permission forms and funds so we can go!

Daily Agenda - Sept 10

Daily Agenda - Week of Sept 10

Bring in School Forms for the Office

Bring in Crawford Lake Field Trip Forms

Bring in Water Bottle

Bring in INDOOR SHOES

Read Daily for 20 minutes!

Have a good week

AREA  40               www.makineducation.blogspot.com

Equinox Holistic Alternative School

Hello Parents and Guardians

Welcome everyone.  It is back to school time again!  This year your child is in the Grade 2/3 class in Area 40 with 20 children.  If this past week has been any indication, we WILL be having a great year.

With is an introductory letter, I am sending home the September calendar.  This calendar indicates all the field trips that are planned as well as all the special events.  The calendar also indicates the Gym and Music periods that Area 40 will be having.  Gym and music will be taught by Philip this year.  Day 1, Music and Gym, Day 2 Music, Day 3 Gym, Day 4 Gym, Day 5 Music and Gym.  The library and computer s chedule still needs to be arranged.

Students that go home for lunch will be dismissed at 11:45am.  At the end of the day all of the children will be dismissed at 3:30pm.  Both dismissals will be at the Ashdale doors.  Students are expected to be matched up with a parent or caregiver before leaving the school.  The children must give me a High 5 when they see the person picking them up.  This gives me the security of eye contact with the child and a verbal verification that they have a safe pick up.

It would be a big help if your child had a water bottle at school at all times.  This reduces interruptions during lessons and congestion at the drinking fountain.  Students can fill their bottles at the sink first thing in the morning.  I would encourage them to bring them home frequently for washing.  I have also asked that indoor shoes be brought to school.  The shoes will be used in the school as well for gym on rainy days as well as during the winter months.  If the children do not have proper running shoes for gym they will be asked to participate in bare feet for safety reasons.

Periodically I will be sending home flyers for Scholastic Book Clubs.  I will order books for those who are interested.  Cheques should be made out to Scholastic.  I will also take cash orders.  As well the librarian will hold the occasional book fairs throughout the year.

It would be helpful if you could send in material scraps into the class room as we will be using them for a major art project this fall.

As well, I have developed a class blog.  It contains all the important dates and events that are happening in Area 40.  It can be found at  www.makineducation.blogspot.com.  It is a continual work-in-progress.  Some of your children’s work will be posted as well.  The blog also contains websites for both students and parents.  If you have something to share please let me know and I will post it as well.  I would like to keep open communication with you through your child’s agenda.  Please feel free to write me notes and inquiries in the margins.  I check the agendas each day.  Please make sure that you read the agenda each evening to make sure that you keep abreast of Area 40’s happenings.

I am looking forward to a great year with your child and you!

Heather Webb Makin, OCT

Welcome Party - POT LUCK!

Equinox Welcome Party
for Grade 1,2, and 3
September 6th 2012
at Monarch Park
5:00 - 6:30pm

This is POT LUCK picnic.  Can't wait to meet you and your food!


SEE YOU THERE