Hello MAS
families! We have had a great week at MAS! Friday ended with a visit from
Constable Bamford sharing with students about the finger print kits, then they
got to visit with the Lions Club members to get their finger prints done.
Students have the information pamphlets with them to bring home. We also
participated today in the Ring a Bell Campaign to raise awareness of youth
mental health. We talked about being connected, feeling good about ourselves,
and then rang a bell for one minute.
A few
reminders-
Breakfast
Program-
Tuesday, December 10th- Scrambled eggs, toast, and fruit.
Christmas
Angel Tree Families-
The Angel tree still has a few angles left on it. Please stop by and take an
angel or two to support our families this Christmas. When you select an angel
please stop by the office and let Roxy know. You can also call and ask Roxy to
select an angel for you and place in your child’s homework bag. When you return
the gift we ask that it come back wrapped with the angel tag attached to the
gift. Please return wrapped gifts to the school no later than Wednesday,
December 18th.
OURSchool
Survey- We ran into
some technical difficulties, but the OURschool survey will take place this week
on Thursday. We will be doing the survey with students in grades 4 and
5.Students perception survey gives them the chance to share with us their
thoughts about MAS. The survey measures 21 indicators based on most recent
research on school and classroom effectiveness.
Christmas
Concert- We will be
hosting our Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 11th at 10:30. Doors will
open at 10:00am. Snow date will be December 12th at 10:30am.
Christmas
Concert Decorating-
We are looking for some parent volunteers to help decorate the gymnasium on
Monday, December 9th at 1pm for the concert. Please let me know if
you would like to join us.
School
Christmas Dinner-
On Friday, December 13th the students will be travelling by bus to Mactaquac
for some fun in the snow and for our Christmas Turkey Dinner. The cost of this
trip is $3. This can be paid by cash or SchoolCashOnline. If your child will
NOT be getting the dinner please let Roxy know as soon as possible.
York
Care Caroling- On
Monday, December 16th the school will be going caroling at York
Care. Students will be taking the York Care bus to York care and back to
school. The bus has been approved by district office for transportation. If you
have concerns, please notify Roxy. We are asking students to dress in fun
Christmas clothing that day (Christmas hats, sweaters, shirts, etc.)
Caroling
At Night- On
Wednesday, December 18th students and families are invited back to
school to go caroling in the neighborhood. We will be sending home a form on
Monday for information as who will be attending. Everyone is invited back to the
school after caroling for cookies and hot chocolate.
Breakfast
Volunteers- We are
looking for volunteers for breakfast program for January. Please contact Helga
if you can help at helgarennke@gmail.com
This week:
Monday,
December 9- Hot lunch- Great Canadian Bagel. EYE-DA screening for
Pre-kindergarten. After school concert play practice for selected students.
Tuesday,
December 10- Breakfast Program. Hot Lunch Tots N Taters. Estey Art program
afterschool 3-4:30pm (Last session- parents are invited at 4pm).
Wednesday,
December 11- Christmas Concert 10:30am, doors will open for seating at 10:00am.
Hot lunch order forms due.
Thursday,
December 12- Hot Lunch- Tots N Taters. OURSchool Survey grades 4&5. LHHS
Clubs. (Christmas Concert snow day 10:30am).
Friday,
December 13- MOCO Turkey dinner trip.
Upcoming Dates:
December
16- Caroling at York Care Centre 1:30pm. Wear a Christmas shirt or sweater.
December
18- Student Christmas Shopping Spree and Christmas Caroling 6pm followed by
cookies and hot chocolate.
December
19- Art Richard Christmas Concert at Royal Road
December
20- Last day of classes for Christmas. Christmas Pajama day.
January 6-
NO school students
January 7-
First day back for Students
January 10-
LHHS Clubs
January 27-
No school for students. Teacher PL day. Family Literacy Day
Have a
great weekend! If at anytime you ever have questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Cynthia
Burnett
BA, BEd, MEd
Principal
McAdam Avenue School
Anglophone School District West
If a child can't learn the way you teach, then teach in
a way so that the child can learn. ~ Unknown.