Up and Coming Events
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Parent Council Survey
Dear Parents / Guardians
The Parent Council is interested in getting your feedback regarding proposed French Language initiatives. First, we are interested in providing a Free School French Club for all students for grades 1-8. It would take place every Wednesday evening from 3:40 until 5:00 pm. Parents would be responsible for picking up their children promptly at 5:00pm. Also, as a second suggestion, we would like to provide for all students a once a month Free after School French movie on Friday from 3:40 until 5:30 pm. Attend start date would be the third week of February 2012.
Please complete the following survey regarding these initiatives and return it with your child.
1. Would your child attend an after school French Club Wednesday 3:40 pm until 5:00 pm
Yes No
2. Would your child attend a French Language movie once a month on Friday from 3:40 pm until 5:30 pm
Yes No (Parents are Welcome as well)
3. What type of activities would you like to see in the after school French Club?
Homework/tutoring Physical fitness/Games
Arts and Crafts Reading
4. Are there any other French activities you would like to see taking place?
Education is a partnership involving parents, students, teachers, principals, school boards, government, and the community. Your involvement in the Council gives you the opportunity to strengthen that partnership, and to be part of a dedicated team working to support a high quality of education and an accountable education system for the children of Ontario. Your participation can make a difference! We encourage you to contact any members of General Lake School Council at any time with your ideas at 613-687-2404. Thank you for your time!
School Council Executives: Chair, Claudia Major / Treasury, Adelle Bemister / Secretary, Katherine Wieser / Community Liaison, Jennifer Wieftel / Leading fundraiser, Jodi Alexander / Teacher Representative, Sandra Spencer
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Family Literacy Day 2012: A Super Event
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Information on child online safety
UNICEF's report, Child Safety Online: Global Challenges and Strategies, reviews global evidence and practice, and answers questions "What are the risks to children online?" and "what are the most effective responses to make them safer?" The report exposes myths and provides evidence to equip policymakers, professionals, families and business to respond. The website (excellent tips/strategies/links) can be found at:
http://www.unicef.ca/en/article/child-safety-online-global-challenges-and-strategies
As we increasingly move beyond classroom borders with our curriculum delivery, we will correspondingly be obliged to educate our students about being a safe online presence.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
SCIENCE FAIR
Science Fair 2012 Renfrew County Regional Science & Technology Fair will take place around March 30/31 at the Civic Centre. We will hold a school wide event open to ALL students between March 19-23 (dates to be decided) . Please note that Only students Grade 6 and up can qualify for the County event. Please go to http://www.rcrsf.ca to review the Project ideas/Policies section.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Mrs. Grant Fondly Remembered at Memorial Service
January CARIBOU MATH RESULTS
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Family Literacy Super Hero Event
January 27, 2012
From 4:30 to 6:00 pm
YOU ARE INVITED
Join us for an evening of fun and fantasy filled with Superheroes. Students and parents are invited to our Family Literacy Super Hero Event on Friday January 27 at 4:30pm. Students can join the fun by completing a secret mission which includes performing superhero action stunts and helping our Super dogs read a book. In the main room (AKA the gym) you will be instantly transported to the fictional setting of Gotham City or Superman’s Metropolis to dine on a fantastic Italian meal provided by the School Council for only $4.00 per person. So get your superhero capes and masks on and join General Lake Public School for what could be a ‘Zoing’ of a night.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Mme Grant's Memorial
Monday, January 16, 2012
Family Literacy Event at General Lake
Is it a Bird?.....
Is it a Plane?.......
No, Its General Lake's Superheroes event!!
Relive your favourite childhood by joining us for an evening of fun and fantasy filled with Superheroes. Students and parents are invited to our Family Literacy Super Hero Event on Friday January 27 at 4:30pm. Students can join the fun by completing a secret mission which includes performing superhero action stunts and helping our Superdogs read a book. In the main room (AKA the gym) you will be instantly transported to the fictional setting of Gotham City or Superman’s Metropolis to dine on a fantastic Italian meal provided by the School Council. More details to come about the cost of this meal. So get your superhero capes and masks on and join General Lake Public School for what could be a ‘Zoing’ of a night.
Wizard of Oz Comes to General Lake
Beachball Volleyball
Help For Parents with CHildren in French Immersion
In September 2011, Rainbow DSB launched the Website FSL Homework Toolbox. This site supports parents who have children in a “French Immersion” (FI) program and wish to assist them with homework in French. It is also a resource for FI students who require an accessible user friendly reference tool to help with homework. Learners and educators in other FSL programs will also find it helpful. You can access this site at: http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/index.php
Thursday, January 12, 2012
December 23, 2011
Dear Parents, As many of you know, our school has experienced a true loss. The death yesterday of Mrs. Barbara Grant, who taught French and Arts, was indeed a shock. We are deeply saddened and she will be missed by all. Your child has had the opportunity to talk with school counselors today about some of their feelings and concerns. You may expect that your child will want to talk to you about his or her feelings as well. Talking is healthy and will help your child deal with this tragic event. Please advise me of any questions or concerns. Funeral services for Mrs. Grant will be at Neville’s Funeral Home. Details will be posted on our school blog: www.generallakenews.blogspot.com Family is accepting flowers, although donation to local food bank is preferred. Sincerely, Lizanne Lacelle Principal