September 2, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome! My name is Lisa Akl and I am thrilled to be your child’s teacher. This class is made up of Grade 1 and 2 students. Though it will be a different year again, I am optimistic and certain it will still be a great one! I have more than 20 years experience with the OCSB as well as 3 additional years teaching abroad. In addition to teaching, I love reading, doing yoga, running, spending time with my family, friends and my puppy! I look forward to getting to know you and your child this year. I am certain we will build a great partnership and have a fantastic year together. Communication is key to this relationship; therefore, I will have several platforms for us to keep each other informed. Please read below for more information.
Communication
1.Classroom Blog: The Classroom Blog is a place where you can get monthly updates as well as find out about our monthly Learning Goals to support your child’s learning at home. Everything will be updated by the end of the first week. http://aklocsb.blogspot.ca/
2.Twitter: The Twitter account is a place where you can get a quick snapshot at some of the learning taking place in our class. @LisaAkl1
3.ClassDojo: ClassDojo is an app you can get on your smartphone. You will receive short messages and reminders. You will get details the first week on how to set this up.
Agenda: We will not have an Agenda this year. I will send most information to you through the Classdojo. Please make sure to register as soon as that information comes your way.
Phone Calls and Interviews: Feel free to let me know if you would like a phone interview. I am always glad to discuss your child’s progress. Face to face interviews are reserved for very special circumstances at this time due to the Covid 19.
Homework
More information on homework will come in the following weeks. For now, please read nightly with your child.
Food
Please make sure your child has lunch and 2 snacks (morning and afternoon). Healthy food choices are encouraged at school. Also, we are a NUT FREE school. Please make sure you read all packages carefully before you send them. Be reminded that all recyclables will be returned home. We cannot do recycling at school at this time.
Requested Materials
Indoor shoes
Over the head headphones
1 box of tissues
1 large box of Ziplock bags
1 pencil case for your child with a glue stick, scissors, crayons, pencil sharpener and eraser.
*Please note that if you cannot supply the above, we will supply for you
Other Information
-safety is paramount, we will take all measures to keep everyone safe from Covid 19. Students will spend a lot of time reviewing measures in the first few weeks.
-Please have your child at school on time; tardiness can cause disruptions to the flow of our day. Drop off is at 9:00, students will go immediately to their classrooms on the first day. Parents are not allowed on the yard. Also, pick up is staggered. The Grade 1 and 2 student will be picked up at 3:35 at the gate near the church. Busers will board buses as per usual.
-Our class is in the portapack. Students will enter through the door that faces the primary yard. Check this map link to find out where your child's class is located. Map When you drop them off the first day, tell them not to worry. I will be anxiously awaiting their arrival outside the portapack.
-Please make sure to wear a mask and social distance when dropping off and picking up your child.
-If you need to change your child’s dismissal routine, please send me a note on Classdojo or call the office before 3:00.
-There is NO parking in the bus zone.
-If you are picking up your child at the end of the day, please wait outside the fence. Parents are not permitted on the school yard.
-Please label all your child’s items.
God Bless,
Mrs. Akl
“Let the children come to me and do not hinder them for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these” Matthew 19:14
