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Chris Akkerman Weekly Message January 28
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Important Dates to Remember Registration for the Lottery for TLC has begun. Please register your 2024-2025 Kindergarten student now. - Jan 30, 2024 - Report Cards available on your MyCBE Accounts - February 13, 2024 at 12:00 noon registration for 2024/2025 TLC closes - February 14, Valentines. Wear hears, wear pink, white and red. Or wear your casual uniform - February 14, TLC Lottery - February 15 & 16 No School Teachers convention - February 19 Family Day No School - Fun Lunch is on February 27 and cut off to place orders is February 21
Report Cards Indicator Words At Chris Akkerman School, we have worked diligently across all grades and within teams to ensure our reporting to parents is consistent and calibrated. All students will see the words below used in comments. Using consistent vocabulary assists us in clear messaging to parents about student success, areas of growth and next steps.
When the Report Card Comes Home School is really hard work! Report cards are an important resource to reflect on achievement, progress and areas to improve upon. It’s important to make use of this important document before it gets filed away for the year. The mid-year report card is especially helpful as there is still plenty of time to make positive changes before June. Have an Initial Read: · Review the report card in full prior to sitting down with your child. · Read the comments and identify successes, celebrations and opportunities for improvement and next steps. · See the big picture – remember every year is different and some will be more challenging than others. Review with Your Child: · Your child will have a lot of insight into what is in their report card. Ask them what they think about it. If you are able to make discussions about school part of your regular family routine during the year, it will help avoid any surprises during report card time. · Celebrate their accomplishments and stay positive. If your child’s report card has lower marks, find areas of success and ensure they are recognized and celebrated. · Avoid comparisons with any friends or family – it’s important to stay focused on what is realistic for your child. Make a Plan Together: · After reviewing the report card, write down the areas of strength and one or two areas that have a next step that can be explored at home. · Prepare a follow-up plan with your son or daughter and think about what activities and goals you can set for the rest of the school year. For example, a realistic goal for home would be to increase the amount of time reading at home, playing a math game before dinner, or writing a response journal entry to a family member once or twice each week. · Make realistic goals (even if small) and think about strategies to help improve any organizational skills that might need attention. · Parents are partners in their child’s education. Any consistent support you offer your child will be reflected in their academic achievement. Should you have any questions please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher. This CBE Document will also assist in understanding the indicators used on the report cards. How-is-My-Child-Doing-in-School.pdf
From the Office - Please pay your outstanding field trip fee’s - Families please remember that you still need to send your children with their regular healthy snacks on fun lunch days. We see a large volume of students in the office on those days. Our Healthy Hunger snacks and snacks from School Council are intended for those who may not have enough to eat at home and come hungry to school. Those snacks are also for those who occasionally forget their lunch. - Kindergarten – Grade 4 Families, It’s never too early to let us know if you are planning on moving school’s or programs next year please keep a look out for more information coming home soon. |
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