Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Elementary School
Holding Mother Mary's Hand, We Always Strive For Peace!
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"
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"
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"
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 "
There was an overwhelming interest by students to play for the OLA Junior and Senior Hockey Teams at this year’s Richmond Hill Winter Carnival Hockey Tournament. Given the level of competition and the number of students who expressed interest, it was deemed necessary to select only those students demonstrating skill who are presently playing organized hockey.
The tournament games will be played at ... Continue reading "Our Lady of the Annunciation All Stars Junior and Senior Hockey Team"
Our fall chocolate fundraiser was a great success and all the funds collected will go directly back to the students. Thanks to the Catholic School Council, we were able to purchase a class Tech Tub with a class set of Chromebooks. The staff and students are delighted to use the chromebooks as enhancement to instruction. Students are becoming more and more proficient with Google Apps ... Continue reading "Thank you to our Catholic School Council for Supporting our School Goals"
