tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27266268081984663232024-03-19T00:24:27.202-04:00ESL/ELD Blogaklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-40089535962559678872023-09-02T14:23:00.001-04:002023-09-02T14:23:55.544-04:00<p> <span style="font-family: Mali;">Hello Parents and Guardians,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Welcome to ELD at St. FX. I am your child's homeroom and ELD teacher. I am excited to work with you and your child this year. I have been working with the OCSB for 22 years. I am a specialist in English Language Learning as well as Reading. When I am not at school supporting my students, I spend most of my time caring for my 3 teenagers and dog. I also enjoy reading, running and doing yoga. Please see below for some details about the start of the year.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Communication</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Communication is very important. Please know that I am always happy to speak with you about your child's progress.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">You can reach me by email anytime. lisa.akl@ocsb.ca I have a voicemail but it does not get checked as frequently.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">I will update this blog monthly and will share our learning goals here. Please check it at the beginning of each month.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">You can follow me on Twitter. @LisaAkl1</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Classwork/Homework</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">All work can be found on Hapara. Ask your child to show you where this is. They can access their work at home as well as school. Daily reading at home is recommend.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Materials</u></b></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">grade 9-11 students: a combination lock for your locker (key locks are NOT permitted) </span></span></p></li><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; margin-left: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">At this time, grade 12s will not have access to a locker. We are working to have more lockers available.</span></span></p></li></ul><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">Pencil Case: Pencils, Eraser, Pencil Sharpener, Highlighter</span></span></p></li><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; margin-left: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">Markers, coloured pencils, and scissors are optional </span></span></p></li></ul><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">Binder with lined paper or notebooks </span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">Water Bottle (please fill at home before school)</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">Chromebook (not necessary but permitted) </span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">A lunch and snacks from home or money to buy food: the school has a cafeteria and restaurants nearby</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">Indoor shoes (running shoes are typically worn by Canadian students as indoor shoes and slippers are not a good option)</span></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; font-size: large; line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">What NOT to Bring: </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; font-size: large; line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">● valuable personal items</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; font-size: large; line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; font-size: large; line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">I am looking forward to having a wonderful year supporting your child's learning.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; font-size: large; line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #351c75; font-size: large; line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></span></p><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-72715024637970750992023-09-01T15:50:00.007-04:002023-09-01T15:50:44.601-04:00<p>Hello Everyone,</p><p>I am so thrilled to be at St. Francis Xavier high school this year. After more than 20 years with the OCSB in Elementary, I have moved to the High School panel. I look forward to serving all my ML learners. Please continue to follow this Blog for updates and monthly Curriculum Goals.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-23585971294449067752023-04-14T13:09:00.000-04:002023-04-14T13:09:07.237-04:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Dear Parents/Guardians,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">I hope this message finds you well. I just wanted to thank you all for all your support this year. As you have heard, I am moving to a board position as of Monday. It is bitter sweet as I am embarking on a new opportunity which is fun and exciting, but also sad as I will miss all of my students. I take comfort though in knowing that I am leaving them in the very capable hands of Mrs. Farrell. We have been working together over the past week to ensure that the transition is smooth. I wish you all a wonderful end of the year to all of you. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Sincerely,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-78303379947318926722023-03-02T13:41:00.005-05:002023-03-02T13:42:08.049-05:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Hello Parents,</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Mali;">I hope this message finds you all well. Please see below for a few updates.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Mali;">February was a fun month. The students had a blast in February with lots of fun activities. They really enjoyed all the learning around Black History Month. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Mali;">Yesterday we had an assembly in the gym about expectations in the yard. Can you please ask your child to talk to you about some of the school rules?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Mali;">Keep up the hard work with supporting your children at home. The nightly reading is very important.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Mali;">With March Break around the corner, have a great break and be safe!</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you for all your continued support,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-34476974689789242652023-02-01T14:16:00.001-05:002023-02-01T18:34:16.105-05:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Hello Everyone,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">I hope this message finds you all well. The new year is off to a good start. Everyone came back after the Christmas break happy to be back. We all settled nicely back into routines. Please see below for a few updates.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Thank you</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you for keeping up with homework and nightly reading. It really does make a difference. Thank you for checking your Classdojo App. and thank you for donating kleenex and spoons.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Labelling</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you for labelling all your child's items. It helps if things go missing. Also, please have an extra pair of socks and mittens in their bags, they come in handy in the cold weather.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Busy Month</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">We have a lot going on this month. Please see the calendar</span><span style="font-family: Mali;"> here for what is coming up. It should be a lot of fun!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: Mali;">Report </span><span style="font-family: Mali;">Cards</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Your child's report card will be available on the 9th. This term, interviews are scheduled by request. If you would like to meet with me after seeing the report card, please let me know. I will do the same if I feel it is necessary at this time. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Valentine's Day</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">I will send a class list home next week so that your child can prepare Valentine's to their classmates on the 14th, if you wish to do so.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks for your continued support!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-38555684627864988922022-12-05T17:38:00.004-05:002022-12-05T18:09:10.195-05:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Hello Everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Here we are with Christmas just around the corner. It hard to believe how quickly the time is passing. Please see below for a few Updates.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>15 Days of Giving</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you for supporting our Advent Project by donating items for the Shepherds of Good Hope! Please see Ms. Bissonnette's email to know what to send in.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Christmas Play</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Our class is partnering with Ms. Eaton's class to do the Nativity Play. We will present it to the Grade 1 classes the last week of school on the 20th. We will also attempt to record it for your viewing pleasure.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Craft Day</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">We will have a schoolwide Craft Day. All the children of St. Bernard will make a Christmas Craft!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Secret Card Exchange</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Grade 2's will have a Friendship Celebration where we are making special cards for each other. It will be a Secret Santa of sorts. This will be all done at school. The exchange will be the 22nd.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Winter Gear</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please make sure all your child's winter gear is well labelled.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Homework</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you for completing homework with your child. We will take a break the last week and focus on reviewing Word Wall Words.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Assessment Folders</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Assessment Folders will go home next week. Please look at some of the work your child has completed and then return it as soon as possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Library</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please make sure to remember that we go to the library each Tuesday. Books need to be returned in order to get a new one.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Word Wall Words</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">I will send a new Word Wall list next week for you to go over with your child.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks Everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-61049254937792172582022-11-01T18:37:00.004-04:002022-11-01T18:55:02.811-04:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Hello Everyone,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please read below for a few updates.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Goals</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please see the Curriculum Tab to see the Learning Goals for November.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Homework</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks to everyone for your support at home with your child's learning. Nightly reading is crucial. Please ensure that you are reading the levelled reader I send home and that you fill out the log.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Headphones</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Some students still do not have a headset for their chromebooks. Please send one in as soon as possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Library</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">We go to the library every Tuesday. Please make sure books are returned.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Playdough</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">If anyone makes playdough, we would love to have some donated to the class. Thanks in advance.</span></p><p><u><span style="font-family: Mali;">Assessment Folder</span></u></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">On Thursday I will send home an assessment folder with a few work sample. Please have a look, sign and return as soon as possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Progress Reports and Interviews</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Progress Reports will be going home in a couple of weeks. We will also have Parent/Teacher Interviews. At this time, I would like to meet all of you. I hope you can all make it. If not, we can reschedule to a mutually agreed upon time. More information regarding this will come soon.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks for all your continued support,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-66721173508705901972022-10-28T21:10:00.000-04:002022-10-28T21:10:04.232-04:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Hello Everyone,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Here are just a few points about Halloween Monday for clarification. On Halloween, students are invited to bring in money for the following.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">1. Cake Raffle Tickets 5/$1.00</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">2. Chips and Juice $1.00</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">3. Photo Booth $1.00</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">The tickets can be purchased online through cash online or the money can be brought in Monday morning.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Costumes can be worn on Monday, but we don't want them to lose any accessories so please keep things to a minimum. Also, due to all the festivities the words for the week will go home on Tuesday.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Have a great weekend,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-14104041076297351982022-10-02T17:18:00.010-04:002022-10-02T17:18:59.196-04:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Hello Parents!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">I hope this message finds you all well. Here we are already one month in! We have had a few changes to our group but now it seems as though we are all settled. It was lovely to meet many of you at the Open House on the 22nd. If you were not able to attend, please know I am always available to meet with you. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks to everyone for signing up for ClassDojo. It is a great way to keep the communication lines open. If you haven't registered, please do so as soon as possible. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">This week we will begin our Homework routine. It will unfold as follows. Homework will be sent home on Mondays and due back the following Monday. Please see below for the contents of homework.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">1. Reading - Students will be given a levelled reader to read nightly. It is a book at their specific level. They can read it several times during the week to practice fluency. This is not their library book. Please make sure to write in the Reading Log just once for each book. If you read it 5 times, you only need to record it once.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">2. Spelling Words - Students will be given 5 words a week to study for a spelling test which will be on Friday. They will be sent on Mondays via ClassDojo.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">3. Math - Students will be given 2 worksheets to practice skills taught in class. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">4. Extras will be given at certain times depend on the needs of the students. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">If this is too much for your child, please reach out. We can adjust as needed depending on your child. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Finally, with Thanksgiving weekend around the corner, I would like to wish you all a great weekend shared with family and friends. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">God Bless,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-36023829524938359322022-09-06T14:04:00.004-04:002022-09-06T14:04:58.698-04:00<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 288pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">September 6, 2022</span></p><p><b id="docs-internal-guid-fd4c934f-7fff-525b-1b2e-77fa07ee3721" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Dear Parents/Guardians,</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Welcome! My name is Lisa Akl and I am thrilled to be your child’s teacher. After 2 ½ years of many changes, I am hopeful that this year will run very smoothly. Regardless of what we are faced with, I will work with you to support you and your child in any way. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">I have more than 20 years experience with the OCSB as well as 3 additional years teaching abroad. My first job was in Japan for 2 years teaching English as a second language and my second was teaching Grade 5 in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to teaching, I love reading, doing yoga, running, spending time with my family, friends and my miniature poodle Kenji. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> 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.</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Communication</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Classroom Blog:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> 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. </span><a href="http://aklocsb.blogspot.ca/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">http://aklocsb.blogspot.ca/</span></a></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Twitter:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">The Twitter account is a place where you can get a quick snapshot at some of the learning taking place in our class. @LisaAkl1</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">ClassDojo:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">ClassDojo is an app you can get on your smartphone. You will receive short messages and reminders. Please see the attached sheet for information on how to set this up.</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Ziplock Bag:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> A ziplock bag will go home each night. In it there is a green or red folder. If I have notes for you or you for me, they can go in the folder. When homework begins next month, it will also be placed in this ziplock. </span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Phone Calls and Interviews:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> Feel free to let me know if you would like an interview. I am always glad to discuss your child’s progress.</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Homework</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Homework routines will begin late September or early October. Regular homework will consist of nightly reading, a math worksheet and studying for a weekly spelling test. Homework will be assigned Mondays and due back the following Monday. You will be free to complete the work with your child at times that best suit your family schedule. For now, please read nightly with your child.</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Food</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Please make sure your child has lunch and 2 snacks (morning and afternoon). Healthy food choices are encouraged at school. Also, we are a </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">NUT FREE </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">school. Please make sure you read all packages carefully before you send them. </span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Requested Materials</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Indoor shoes your child can put on independently. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Over the head headphones</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">1 large box of Ziplock bags</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">1 pencil case for your child</span></p></li></ol><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">*Please note that if you cannot supply the above, we will supply for you</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Other Information</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">-safety is paramount, we will take all measures to keep everyone safe. Students will spend a lot of time learning about these measures in the first few weeks. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">-Please have your child at school on time; tardiness can cause disruptions to the flow of our day. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">-If you need to change your child’s dismissal routine call the office before 3:00.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">-There is NO parking in the bus zone.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">-If you are picking up your child at the end of the day, please wait outside the fence and be on time. Parents are not permitted on the school yard.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">-Please label all your child’s items.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">-Meet the Teacher is on September 22, more information will follow.</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">God Bless,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Mali,cursive; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Ms. Akl</span><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 171px; overflow: hidden; width: 339px;"><img height="171" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Hl6jf1lauUB04xEDWr-MV4jvxqL5_u3ioDhepaKa124ZGeK7GN4p-lDOsFCzSK4H-nYvvFEwOE30BNlFxt_s2ikpi6DamvN4Da3l38ogHX6Qj9IWBo6gFpeIgbx1GsUxj1e42bZVOBSDN4zytjLOO3h-R068P1TtH7N8K9eKinfEi3Tx9lhP15Js" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="339" /></span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">“Let the children come to me and do not hinder them for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these” Matthew 19:14</span></p><p><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-34196162689633779852022-06-05T14:45:00.001-04:002022-06-05T14:45:03.970-04:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Hi Parents,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Here we are in the last month of school. The year has really flown by. The children have learned a lot and have had a lot of fun this year. I look forward to us spending this last month together. Please see below for a few updates.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Music</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">We are investigating music from around the world. If you have a particular song or dance your family has passed down culturally, please email me a link so we can share it on Thursday during our music class. It can be a youTube video or one you have created. Thanks in advance!</span></p><p><u style="font-family: Mali;">Assessment Folder</u></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">You will get the assessment folder Monday. Please have a look at the work your child has done and return it by Wednesday.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Spelling</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Our spelling words for the next few weeks will be the names of the students in the class. The children are looking forward to the change.</span></p><p><u style="font-family: Mali;">Library</u></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">This will be our last week to take out books from the library. Ms. Avilla will need the time to do an inventory.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Have a great week,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-85217836128787842372022-05-03T14:09:00.001-04:002022-05-03T14:09:13.544-04:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Hello Parents!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">The time is going by so quickly! It is crazy to think we only have 2 months of school left. The children have been doing really well and seem to be enjoying the spring weather as of late so that has been nice.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Homework</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you for completing the Math homework with your child. They are enjoying it. I think at this point, it is easy to get them to complete it without much trouble (unlike my teenager lol!). Please also continue to read nightly. As a reminder Grade 1 students are expected to be at a level 14/15 at the end of the year and the Grade 2's at a level 20. </span></p><p><u><span style="font-family: Mali;">Curriculum Updates</span></u></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please see the updates with our goals for the month of May.</span></p><p><u><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you</span></u></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks to everyone who sent in playdough for the classroom. That is much appreciated. And, thank you for your continued support. Please feel free to reach out at anytime!</span></p><p>Ms. Akl</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-11928399653245999032022-04-05T08:59:00.003-04:002022-04-05T13:38:30.946-04:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Hello Parents!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please see below for a few updates.</span></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: Mali;">Assessment Folder</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">The assessment folder will go home on Friday. Please take a look at it over the weekend and return it on Monday.</span></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: Mali;">Reading</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please ensure that you continue to read with your child each night. A new book is given on Mondays. The books are at your child's instructional level. They are levelled readers. The numbers at the back are their level. By the end of Grade 1, students should be at 15. By the end of Grade 2 students should be at 20. </span></p><p><b style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Homework</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">For the next 2 months, I will be sending home some Math homework. It will be handed out on Mondays and expected to be returned the following Monday. You are free to complete it at a time throughout the week that works best for you. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Playdough</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Our class playdough supply has dried out and therefore we are asking for any volunteers to make us more to help us get through to the rest of the year. We would really appreciate it. If you can't make it, we would also gladly accept ready made playdough.</span></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: Mali;">No Nuts </span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please be reminded that nuts are not permitted at school.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Thank you</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Finally thank you for your continued support and know that I am always available if you have any questions or concerns.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-19884139938747007652022-03-04T13:49:00.002-05:002022-03-04T13:49:32.784-05:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;"> Hi Parents!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: x-large;">Please see below for a few updates.</span></p><p><b style="font-family: Mali; font-size: x-large;"><u>Thank you</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;">Firstly, I want to say thank you for completing the attestation everyday. I know it is just one more thing to remember in our already busy lives but it really helps the office staff.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;">Thank you for reading nightly with your child. I have seen many gains. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;">Thank you for remembering to not send in anything containing nuts.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;">Thank you for sending in materials to help with our structures projects.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;">Thank you for supporting our classroom in every way!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;"><b><u>Math</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;">We have moved on to a new unit in Math. We are now working on Measurement. Many of the students could still use a lot of practice with addition and subtraction. The Xtra Math site is good for them to practice Math facts. I encourage students to use that site. If not, please choose another similar site or activity to reinforce those skills.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;"><b><u>Black History Month</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;">Students worked in groups to do Research Projects on some Famous people in Black History. They did such an amazing job. Ask them who they learned about. </span></p><p><b style="font-family: Mali; font-size: x-large;"><u>Winter/Spring</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;">As we get reading to move into new season, please continue to make sure students are dressed appropriately. An extra pair of mittens and socks in their bag is a great idea.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;"><b><u>March Break</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;">Have a good and safe March Break. Enjoy some down time with your family and friends!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: x-large;">Please continue to use to communicate any questions or concerns. It is always my pleasure to support you and your child!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;">Ms. Akl </span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-17049863947701082642022-02-02T08:37:00.001-05:002022-02-02T13:18:01.753-05:00<span style="font-family: Mali;">Hello Parents! </span><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Please see below for a few updates.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Screening and Covid</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you for filling out the screening each day. It makes mornings much smoother for the office. Also, please remember to send extra masks with your child and remind them about the proper way to wear them. Some need reminders to have it cover their noses. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Winter Weather</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please continue to send in extra socks and mittens with your child.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u><b><br /></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u><b>Valentines Day</b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">Students are invited to bring in Valentines Day cards for their classmates. I will send home a class list soon.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u><b>Report Cards/Interviews</b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">You will be able to access your child's Report Card on February 9th. Interviews will be held by request this time. If I feel we need one I will reach out to you and should you want one, please feel free to reach out to me.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Curriculum Goals</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please see the Curriculum Tab for our February Goals.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Assessment Folder</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">Your child's Assessment</span><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Folder will go home early next week. Please sign nd return the work as soon as you have had a look.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Scholastic Order</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">A book order has been placed in your child's ziplock. Everything is done online. You simply enter the class code and place your order.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>100th Day</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">February 17th is the 100th Day of School. We will have some special activities around that. I'll let you know as we get closer.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Library</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">Students are now invited to take out 1 French and 1 English book from the library.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">Finally, thanks for all your support and stay safe!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></div>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-7045552924909065752022-01-03T16:25:00.004-05:002022-01-03T16:28:41.732-05:00Hello Parents!
Wednesday we will be going to online learning. Students will log in through the Student Portal using the Google Meet Icon at 9:15 each day. I am preparing materials for you to pick up tomorrow. Please send me a message via Classdojo if you have any futhur questions.
Ms. Aklaklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-42425093511279303002021-12-06T13:40:00.002-05:002021-12-06T13:57:55.949-05:00<p> <span style="font-family: Mali;">Hi Parents,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please see below for some updates.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>December Goals</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">New Learning goals have been updated for December. Please see the Curriculum Tab.</span></p><p><u style="font-family: Mali;">Colder Weather</u></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">With the colder and weather upon us. Please make sure to have an extra pair of mitts and socks in your child's bag.</span></p><p><u style="font-family: Mali;">Homework</u></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you for keeping up with the nightly reading. Please continue to make sure to sign the tracking sheet each week.</span></p><p><u style="font-family: Mali;">Assessment Folder</u></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">The assessment folder will be sent home on Wednesday. Please review the contents, sign and return it by this Friday the 10th.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Advent</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Our school is collecting donations for the Sheppard's of Good Hope. If you have not yet and would like to, please send it toiletries this week and next week we are taking gift card donations.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Spirit Week 13-17</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNeHuQxxpDA3HlEGWzLgFh2N8_4jEqcUYaQIZSi1kJSYRPRLFk4l9tHbpr0ZmKZHbMLRamo1Sftv_eYUPZZlOyYT-NhvV7sH8YHDOtkdk8ENgijAILosAsZ-YIKE-PF6zmh1TgBVorn48/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="345" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNeHuQxxpDA3HlEGWzLgFh2N8_4jEqcUYaQIZSi1kJSYRPRLFk4l9tHbpr0ZmKZHbMLRamo1Sftv_eYUPZZlOyYT-NhvV7sH8YHDOtkdk8ENgijAILosAsZ-YIKE-PF6zmh1TgBVorn48/w377-h217/image.png" width="377" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">God Bless,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-29326647215181571942021-11-16T13:56:00.003-05:002021-11-16T14:23:01.993-05:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Hi Parents!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please see below for a few updates.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Firstly, it was so nice to speak many of you last Friday and yesterday. Please know you are always welcome to reach out. I am glad to meet with you anytime. It doesn't have to only be at scheduled interview times in the year. As always it is my pleasure to support you and your child in any way I can. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b>Crazy Hair </b>day is this Thursday, November 18 .</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b>Photo Retake Day</b> is Friday, November 19. Please let me know if your child needs a re-take, if you haven't already.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Library Day is Tuesdays.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">We are a nut free school.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please make sure to write the title of the levelled reader on the sheet in the red folder. This will allow me to make sure not to send a book that has already been read.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">I will be sending home an updated word wall list. Please review the reading of these words with your child. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">With colder weather upon us please make sure your child has an extra pair of socks and mittens in their bags. We want to be able to keep their fingers and toes warm! :)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-32849976251932142992021-11-02T13:42:00.006-04:002021-11-02T20:58:58.988-04:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Hi Parents!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please see below for a few updates.</span></p><p><u style="font-family: Mali;"><b>Remembrance Day</b></u></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">The school is selling Poppies for Remembrance Day if you are interested.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Interviews and Progress Reports</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Progress Reports will be ready next week and we will have interviews on the 12th. Stay tuned for more information from Mrs. MacDonald.</span></p><p><b style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Nightly Reading</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you for keeping up with the nightly reading. Let me know if you ever have any questions. You only need to write the book title once even if you read it many times.</span></p><p><b style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Library</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Library is Tuesdays. Please make sure to return the books by Tuesday morning. If not, your child will need to wait a week. </span></p><p><b style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Assessment Folder</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks for signing and returning the work in the folder. You will get it again in a few weeks.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Cold Weather</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">With the colder weather approaching, please make sure you send your child to school dressed to be outside. Also, please label things as much as possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks for your continued support,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-12342016827784835062021-10-21T09:03:00.000-04:002021-10-21T09:03:00.281-04:00<p> <span style="font-family: Mali;">Hi Parents!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please see below for a few updates.</span></p><p><b style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Thank you!</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks to everyone for the playdough donations. We have plenty for now. If you didn't get the chance to send any in this time, you can volunteer next time.</span></p><p><b style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Homework</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks to everyone for keeping up with the homework. I see you are practicing spelling words and reading with your children! Amazing!</span></p><p><b style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Assessment Folder</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Within the next few days you will get your child's Assessment Folder. It contains a few samples of work they have done. Please sign and return for the following day. In it, there is a paper with observations of counting skills. If your child has sections where it says "still work on this", can you please practice with them? There is no rush for this but just for you to be aware.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Halloween</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please make sure to read all the messages from Mrs. MacDonald regarding the Fundraising and dance.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b><u>Tech Cards</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">This week you got your child's "Tech Card". It contains all the passwords for all the sites we use. Some are on the portal, others are not. Your children know. The Extra Math may not work for you yet, I'll sort that out when we get to the unit on addition and subtraction. If it is working for you now, great!</span></p><p><b style="font-family: Mali;"><u>Communication</u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thanks for checking the Class Dojo regularly and for using it to communicate with me. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Have a great day!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-40899521291173142542021-09-28T08:56:00.000-04:002021-09-28T08:56:29.634-04:00<p> <span style="font-family: Mali;">Hello Parents,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">I hope you are all well. This blog is all now up to date. Please have a look through the different tabs. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">This week on Thursday we will be recognizing National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Students are encouraged to wear Orange Shirts. On Friday we will have our annual Terry Fox Run in the morning. Students are encouraged to bring a toonie for Terry or families are welcome to donate online. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Homework begins next week. You will get a book at your child's instructional level to read. All information is in the Homework Tab.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Please make sure to go on to Hapara this week with your child to make sure you know how to access it. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Finally, if anyone would like to donate playdough, either homemade or store bought it would be appreciated. I like having some on hand for indoor recess and such.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you all for your support with having your children prepared and ready each day. It has made the first month of school an easy transition for all.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-85220711056895667182021-09-24T13:43:00.002-04:002021-09-24T13:43:36.246-04:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;"> Hi Parents,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">It was so nice to see many of you last night at the Meet the Teacher Night. If you were unable to mke it, I have included the link below for you to read through. Please always feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Also, next week the students will begin to log into Hapara. Please take the time at some point next week to make sure they can get on. If you run into any problems let me know. It will be important for you to know how to access this if you need to learn from home. All students need to know their OCSB email and password to log in. The email is (firstname.lastname@stu.ocsb.ca) The password is Grade1 or Grade2 depending on your child's grade. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Full homework routines will begin the week of October the 3rd.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Have a great weekend everyone!</span></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bW-CT0BYKo93jxnhJ-hh7pGkgByN4RZYLkGz5vj7tso/edit#slide=id.p"><span style="font-family: Mali;">Meet the Teacher</span></a></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-40316255792162770312021-09-13T13:36:00.004-04:002021-09-13T13:36:31.961-04:00<p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Hello Parents,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">We will have our first spelling test this Friday. Please work with your child this week to learn to write their words. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b>Grade 1: at, mat, sat, cat, bat</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;"><b>Grade 2: sad, cab, that, fan clap</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Thank you for your support,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Mali;">Ms. Akl</span></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-31479244100587165482021-09-10T13:41:00.003-04:002021-09-10T15:05:20.475-04:00<p> Hello Parents,</p><p><br /></p><p>I just wanted to give you a quick update. The first week has gone really well. The children are learning the routines and are having fun getting to know each other. Please see below for some updates.</p><p>1. Thank you for the ziplocks and kleenex boxes, we have plenty now.</p><p>2. If you have not sent in indoor shoes, please do so at your earliest convenience.</p><p>3. If you have not signed up for Classdojo, please do so soon. It is a great way for us to keep in touch.</p><p>4. Homework will start at the beginning of October. </p><p>5. Scholastic order flyers have been sent home.</p><p>Thank you and have a great weekend!</p><p>Mrs. Akl</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726626808198466323.post-55881628522791979652021-08-30T21:46:00.001-04:002021-09-02T18:35:57.987-04:00<p> <span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">September 2, 2021</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a5cb0846-7fff-4ef7-c147-f2bbd1fabdd8"><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Parents/Guardians,</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Communication</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>1.Classroom Blog:</b></span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b> </b>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. </span><a href="http://aklocsb.blogspot.ca/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://aklocsb.blogspot.ca/</span></a> </p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2.Twitter:</b></span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The Twitter account is a place where you can get a quick snapshot at some of the learning taking place in our class. @LisaAkl1</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>3.ClassDojo:</b></span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b> </b>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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Agenda:</b></span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b> </b>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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Phone Calls and Interviews:</b></span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Homework</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">More information on homework will come in the following weeks. For now, please read nightly with your child.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Food</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please make sure your child has lunch and 2 snacks (morning and afternoon). Healthy food choices are encouraged at school. Also, we are a </span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NUT FREE </span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Requested Materials</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indoor shoes</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Over the head headphones</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 box of tissues</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 large box of Ziplock bags</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 pencil case for your child with a glue stick, scissors, crayons, pencil sharpener and eraser.</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>*Please note that if you cannot supply the above, we will supply for you</b></span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Other Information</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-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. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Our class is in the portapack. Students will enter through the door that faces the primary yard. </span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 18.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Check this map link to find out where your child's class is located. </span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MMmL6GrHBH1JWfpyYi9r0gUSekIeqWWY/view">Map</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you drop them off the first day, tell them not to worry. I will be anxiously awaiting their arrival outside the portapack. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Please make sure to wear a mask and social distance when dropping off and picking up your child.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-If you need to change your child’s dismissal routine, please send me a note on Classdojo or call the office before 3:00.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-There is NO parking in the bus zone.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Please label all your child’s items.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">God Bless,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Mali, cursive; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Akl</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Let the children come to me and do not hinder them for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these” Matthew 19:14</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 202px; overflow: hidden; width: 346px;"><img height="202" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_EUTABaUKwjjrfNlndWCFF-kVXDgdYwymU6PSpO3dBlYhHEnGy6Ab3GoqI8VhMDEMm6h_7X3O12rXceSuTQQpHkOh6TMD6FOn86nZcHwHFG0MHNSJEyV44Is2ClMd1d2MzSrXUMY" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="346" /></span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>aklocsbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17953132818885366632noreply@blogger.com