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York
Academic
School
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Messages for June 2010
Schedule of events for the
month of June is as follows:
We are accepting registrations for
kindergarten to grade 6 for the 2010-2011 school year.
Students in Grades
3 and 6 will write the provincial achievement tests.
The schedule for the tests is as follows:
Tuesday, June 15
9:00 – 10:10 a.m.
Grade 3 English Language Arts Part B
Tuesday, June 15
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Grade 6 Social Studies
Wednesday, June 16
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Grade 6 English Language Arts Part B
Thursday, June 17
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Grade 3 Mathematics
Thursday, June 17
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Grade 6 Mathematics Part B
Friday, June 18
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Grade 6 Science
The Parent Council
meeting will be on Wednesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. All parents are welcome. If
you require babysitting at the school while you attend the meeting, please
contact the school office by Monday, June 14.
Tea with the Principal
will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. This is an event
that recognizes and celebrates successes of our students in a variety of
areas.
Parents and selected students are formally invited to attend the monthly
teas.
Please mark your
calendars for these important dates:
School Year 2009 – 2010:
June 4 Talent Sampler
June 11 School Patrol BBQ
June 21 National Aboriginal Day
June 22 Division 1 ‘Celebration of Learning
June 23 Fun Day/Burger King BBQ
June 25 Division 11 ‘Celebration of Learning’ and
Grade 6 Graduation
June 28 Kindergarten Graduation and Party
June 29, 2010 – Distribution of Progress
Reports and Last Day of Instruction
June 30, 2010 – Last Day of Operation
School Year 2010 - 2011:
August 31, 2009 – First Day of Operation
September 2, 2010 – First Day of
Instruction
Each week, we have guest
readers from the Northern Lights Rotary Club spend time reading with students.
They read with all grades either one on one or in groups of students.
We are very pleased to have these committed individuals take time out of
their busy lives to assist our students with reading and encourage them to be
the best they can be. Their support
for public education is truly valued.
York Academic students are
becoming great listeners! Each day
at 12:45 the whole school stops and
listens while music from great composers is played over the public address
system. A brief information
introduction of the artist and melody is read prior to playing the music. Our
students are becoming great listeners and are growing in their appreciation of
the musical masters.
We, at York Academic, value parent involvement so please meet
your teacher and offer assistance if you can.
Parents, teachers and students working together ensure not only academic
success for our children but also their overall personal success.
Remember,
every Thursday, students will be dismissed at
2:05 p.m. The staff will
use this time to develop grade plans, curriculum and professional development in
support of the school wide instructional focus on reading comprehension.
This time is also used to continually update the programs offered to your
child. York Academic staff is committed to delivering high quality education.
The parking lot located at
the south end of the school is for staff parking only.
The stalls are rented and reserved each month.
We encourage you to use the community league parking lot, located behind
the school or drop off along the south side of 140 Avenue, as your child will
then be entering at the park where the supervisors are on duty. Safety over
convenience! Thank you to those parents who are using the designated areas!
There is a designated bus
parking area in front of the school.
Please do not use the area on the east side of the street from the fire hydrant
to the staff parking lot entrance. All other areas are available to the public.
The School Patrol students do
an excellent job ensuring the safety of all our students crossing the street
near our school. Thank you to these
responsible students for their volunteer efforts throughout the school year.
York
Academic School
where good things happen every day!
Our principal, Mrs.
Norris-Kartz, will be continuing to spend time in the classrooms this year to
support the work of the teachers with the children. If you wish to meet with
Mrs. Norris-Kartz, please call the school and we will be happy to set up an
appointment for you.
Edmonton Public Schools’ is
focused on supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. Each and every
school will designate a focus for student achievement. At York Academic we are
focusing on Literacy. Teacher professional development, classroom
resources and instruction are all aligned to further enhance the development of
your child’s education. The most important work done in the district and
schools is the work teachers do in their classroom with the children. Each
month in the school newsletter you will find a reading or writing strategy
featured. We invite parents to encourage the love of reading with your
child. You are your child’s first teacher.
In its continuing commitment to excellence in public education, the board has
adopted the following priorities:
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To
ensure every student is successful in their program of students, with an
emphasis on literacy and numeracy.
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To
instill in each student the attributes of citizenship and good character in a
learning environment that promotes health, well-being and positive
relationships.
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To
provide a collaborative, healthy and innovative workplace that recognizes
individual contribution and supports opportunities for growth and professional
developments.
Edmonton Public Schools’
priorities reflect our district’s enhanced focus on improving the achievement of
all students, providing a safe and caring learning environment, promoting a
broad view of student success, and recognizing the contributions all staff make
to a student’s education.
York
staff salutes the great work you are doing with your child. We look forward to
working with you and your child throughout the school year.
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