Dear parents,
Welcome to grade five and six for the 2017 – 2018 academic
year.
I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself, my
name is Aldaine Hunt and this year I will be teaching a combined grade five and
six class. Our school wouldn’t be a success without the close ties between
teachers and the parent community. It is a delight to have such supportive
parents and I look forward to building and strengthening my partnership with you.
This summer I spent time travelling, developing curriculum
and enjoying time with family. This year I will be responsible for teaching mathematics,
language (including Daily 5, spelling and language skills) and Unit of Inquiry
through the IB programme. The instruction of French will be taught by Mme.
Villeneuve and Music by Mrs. Demetriou. Physical and Health Education will be
taught by Miss. Cranfield. Visual Art will be delivered once a week by Jada
Doucette. Additionally, our classroom has
relocated to the east side of the building near the student entrance of the
school.
Classroom Expectations
Homework
Students will be expected to complete all homework before
assigned deadlines. Please do not hesitate to contact me to schedule support or
alternative arrangements if any challenges arise. Incomplete homework will be
completed in their own time during recess break, before or after school (if
applicable). You can expect to have
regular, math, spelling words and unit of inquiry homework assignments. Please
kindly note that incomplete classwork will be assigned as homework. Class time
will ALWAYS be allocated to complete assignments.
Additional Supplies
2” binders – x2 (for math and UOI)
1” binder for French
2 packs of dividers
Basic Calculator
Upcoming Dates and Events
September 4 – Labour Day
September 5 – First day of school.
September 6 – First of the month assembly (wear your house
colours i.e. t-shirt, hoodies and house ties)
September 13 – Picture Day
September 27 – Casual Day ($20 for the year or $2 per day)
Proceeds from Casual Day are donated to charity; more information will be provided throughout the year.
Proceeds from Casual Day are donated to charity; more information will be provided throughout the year.
September 28 – Spirit Day and Terry Fox Run
Important
Information for the First Week of School
Parent/Student
Handbook – Please find a copy of the ‘Parent/Student Handbook’ attached
within this email. The final page of this document must be printed, signed and
returned to school as soon as possible.
Code of Conduct –
Please find a copy of the ‘Code of Conduct’ attached within this email. The
final page of this document must be printed, signed and returned to school as
soon as possible.
School Calendar – Please
find a copy of the ‘School Calendar’ attached within this email.
Uniform – Please
ensure your child is wearing the correct uniform according to the school’s
‘Uniform Policy’. This can be found on page 12 of the Parent/Student Handbook.
Peanut and Nut-Free
school policy – The Maples Academy is peanut and nut-free, please ensure
snacks and lunches are nut free. At school, there are monthly birthday
celebrations called ‘Birthday Circle’. As a school community, we come together
to celebrate with a special treat. Please ensure the cookies, muffins or baked
goods are also peanut free.
Blog - A blog
will be updated daily with a range of information including: important dates
and reminders, information about our school day, pictures and videos of our
classroom in action, and anything else that could be important for parents and
guardians. I encourage you to check this blog daily to keep up to date with the
happenings of our classroom and school. Alternatively, you can follow the blog
by email by signing up on left hand side of the blog itself: http://ahuntmaples.blogspot.ca/
PLEASE NOTE ** Returning parents need to subscribe again as I removed ALL previous subscribers!
The best way for us to invest in the future is through the development of our children. I look forward to another year of working and learning with your family. See you bright and early on September 5th!
Warmest regards,
Aldaine Hunt
Grade 5 and 6 Teacher
