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A Message from the Healthy Schools Committee

 

The Healthy Schools Committee will be introducing a new initiative this month called the Healthy Snack.  The goal of this initiative is to introduce children to fruit or vegetable snacks that they might not be familiar with.  The food will be chosen by our Healthy Schools student class ambassadors and the Healthy Schools Committee.

On February 6th, 2018 your child(ren) ... Continue reading "A Message from the Healthy Schools Committee"

Term 1 Report Cards

With First Term Report Cards coming home February 13th, it is important to remember that the purpose of assessment, evaluation and reporting is to improve student learning. The Growing Success document updates and clarifies the best practices and techniques teachers use to collect and share information with parents and students. Students, parents and teachers are partners in the learning and assessment process.

Teachers ... Continue reading "Term 1 Report Cards"

Valentine Candy Grams

 

The Student Council members are excited to organize Valentine Candygrams at OLA.  The candygrams will be sold on February 5, 6 and 7th for $1.00.  All proceeds will be donated to ShareLife.

Students who wish to purchase a candygram for a friend, will receive a note where they can write a message and sign their name.  The notes will be ... Continue reading "Valentine Candy Grams"

Schoolyard Safety

We are trying to keep our schoolyard safe by  reminding students regularly to play safely and obey these basic rules:

 ♦ No physical contact – keep hands and feet to yourself

♦ No contact sports

♦ Use soft balls such as tennis balls, Nerf balls

♦ Keep the snow on the ground – no throwing/kicking of snow, ... Continue reading "Schoolyard Safety"

Earth Rangers School Assembly for Grades 1-6  

ECO Committee:

The Earth Rangers School Assembly will take place on January 18th for students in Grades 1-6.  The dynamic and interactive presentation will leverage the shared, innate connection children of all backgrounds have to animals. Through the power of live animal demonstrations and positive, science-based information, the program will educate students about the importance of protecting biodiversity while highlighting real conservation initiatives ... Continue reading "Earth Rangers School Assembly for Grades 1-6  "