Posted December 16, 2015
We have a large collection of lost and found items that will be on display by the library on Thursday and Friday. Students will be asked to look through the items and collect anything that belongs to them. If you are looking for something specific, please feel free to come in and look. On Friday afternoon, any […]
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Posted December 15, 2015
As of February 1, 2016, Ms. Swan will be transferred to Sheppard Public School in Kitchener. She has been the vice-principal at Stewart Avenue for more than 7 years. We welcome vice-principal, Marc Vender, who is coming to us from the Toronto District School Board, where he is currently a vice-principal. We wish Ms. Swan […]
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Posted December 11, 2015
The Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE) has created a Parent Tool Kit for parents of children in grades JK-8. The goal of the kit is to provide parents with the most significant research based info to help them be the best, most knowledgeable and most confident supporter for their child’s education. We have […]
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Posted December 9, 2015
Over the past 6 months, our teachers have been learning about “growth” and “fixed” mindsets. It is a simple concept that can produce significant gains in student achievement and motivation and is a result of the on-going work of Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist. In a “fixed” mindset, people believe that their intelligence is […]
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Posted December 4, 2015
This Stewart Avenue tradition gives all students in our school an opportunity to purchase a gift for a loved one for just a loonie. It encourages kindness, compassion and goodwill through the spirit of giving. To make this bazaar possible, council relies on donations of new items from school families. A donation box is located […]
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Posted December 1, 2015
If you are a parent of a child in Grade 8, please check out the Guidance Tab for updated information. You will find a new brochure to help you and your child prepare for the transition to Grade 9. Included is information on topics such as Secondary School Diploma Requirements, Community Involvement Hours, Parent Engagement, Homework Help, […]
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Posted November 26, 2015
Each Wednesday, Mr. Taylor’s class will be selling popcorn at second nutrition break for $1.00 a bag. There are a variety of flavours sold. On Fridays (Thursdays, if no school on Friday), our School Council will once again be selling pizza for $1.50 a slice. Student may order either cheese or pepperoni or both. The […]
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Posted November 18, 2015
Come out and meet your neighbours. Get connected with those within your community. Enjoy some refreshments and good conversation this Tuesday, November 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Posted November 18, 2015
Check out the November School Council newsletter available online. Next School Council meeting is January 13, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Posted November 13, 2015
Check out October’s School Council minutes. You will find them under the school council tab. Our QSP fundraiser is ending very soon. Don’t forget that you can order online at www.QSP.ca with group online id 3712767. Online & paper orders are due this Monday, November 16th.
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