Instead of a monthly newsletter, families will receive an email every Friday afternoon with updates about the school.

Friday, November 15, 2024

Hello Peace Bridge Families,

Progress Reports
On Thursday, November 21, students in kindergarten will bring home the Communication of Learning Initial Observations report. This provides parents/guardians with an overview of the initial observations of their child’s learning and early evidence of growth in learning related to the overall expectations in the Kindergarten Program. It also provides information about appropriate next steps to further your child’s learning. It serves as the basis for discussion with parents/guardians and as support for parents’/guardians’ ongoing participation in their child’s learning.

Also, on November 21, families of students in Grades 1-8 will receive their Elementary Progress Reports. Although it looks much like the Report Card, the Progress Report has a very different intent. The purpose is to share early and specific feedback on your child’s development of work habits and the learning skills. Reporting on the Progress Report is about looking forward and setting a course for the learning journey ahead.

The Progress Report does not include letter grades or percentage marks for academic subjects; it instead identifies whether your child is progressing very well, well or with difficulty. For subjects in which your child is ‘Progressing with Difficulty’, the teacher will discuss specific next step plans needed for success.

Parent/Teacher Conferences
You should have received an email or note from your child’s teacher regarding setting up a time to meet to discuss your child’s progress. If you haven’t received the email or note, please contact your child’s teacher or the school.

Poinsettia Orders
For those that ordered poinsettias, pick up is in the school’s front foyer on Thursday, November 21 from 1pm-5:30pm

Iceberg Market
Orders are due Monday, November 18 for the $5 Produce Bags. You can pay on School Cash Online or at the office. A $5 bag contains a variety of fruits and vegetables. Delivery of produce bags is on Tuesday, November 26.

Lockdown Practice
Tuesday, November 19 at 3pm the school we be having a lockdown practice. Teachers will practice with students what to do in the event of a formal lockdown. Students will practice quietly moving into a concentrated space within the classroom and remaining quiet for the 2-minute drill.

Fun Hair Day
Friday, November 22 is Fun Hair Day. Students are encouraged to be creative with their hairstyle on this day.

Picture Retake Day
Students who did not have their photo taken last month or need a photo re-take, it will occur on Wednesday, November 27.

Inside Peace Bridge School
Wednesday, November 13 was World Kindness Day and students made Kindness bracelets with words and drawings that represent what kindness means to them. 2 photos are attached showing student's bracelets.