Dear Parents and Guardians,
Oct 1, 2014
Welcome to the 2014-2015 School year. Fall is here, the leaves are falling and starting to
change however, we are experiencing some warm days. It was very exciting to have the
students back and to hear their stories. We are settling into our routines and the secretaries,
teachers, custodians and education assistants have all been working hard to prepare for the
year. We have several new staff members this year, including Madame Michaud our viceprincipal.
I am very happy to be back for a second year and look forward to working with students, staff
and parents to enhance the learning at Roosevelt. After a year of listening, watching, a steep
learning curve and many conversations, we are re-organizing some of our routines and
protocols to improve student achievement. Please support us by using The Daily Five at home.
The Daily Five
Read to Yourself – the best way to become a better reader is to practice each day, with books
you choose, on your just-right reading level. It soon becomes a habit.
Read to Someone – reading to someone allows for more time to practice strategies, helping
you work on fluency and expression, check for understanding, hear your own voice, and share
in the learning community.
Work on Writing –just like reading, the best way to become a better writer is to practice
writing each day.
Listen to Reading – we hear examples of good literature and fluent reading. We learn more
words, thus expanding our vocabulary and becoming better readers.
Spelling/Word Work – correct spelling allows for more fluent writing, thus speeding up the
ability to write and get thinking down on paper. This is an essential foundation for writers.
New Staff – we have a number of new staff this year and we are looking forward to working
together to ensure the learning for each child is maximized. Ms. M. Cooper, Ms. M. Sigismund,
Mrs. K. Nielsen, Ms. S. Kenmuir and Aurlie Lagueux-Beloin.
Parking Lot – The parking lot is a very busy place in the morning and after school. Please slow
down when dropping off and picking up your sons and daughters.
New Address/Phone Numbers – please advise the school of any new contact information that
may have changed over the summer.
School Supplies- students who ordered their supplies in June received their supply packs.
Please ensure that all students have their supplies at school by Friday October 3, 2014.
Lunch Program - we are reminding parents to send back the monthly lunch forms signed with
contributions enclosed as soon as possible after you receive them. This way we can ensure that
your child has a lunch each day.
Head Checks – please remember to do regular head checks with your child(ren) for nits or lice.
If you need assistance with this, please do not hesitate to call us or the Health Unit at 250-622 6380. We will be doing our first monthly head check soon and families will be notified
(phone/letter) if we have any concerns.
Popcorn Day – our regular popcorn sales will be starting Friday Oct, 3 2014. Popcorn is $1:00 /
bag
Attendance - Please call the school if your child/children are going to be absent or late.
After School Messages – we will pass on emergency messages only to students (ie change in Dr.
or dentist appointment). Please leave a message on the answering machine if we do not pick up
as the office is a very busy place. Please make all other arrangements with your child before
dropping them at school.
Terry Fox Run - we had our annual Terry Fox Run on Thursday and then all students were
treated to a popsicle. If you would like to make a donation to the Terry Fox Foundation, please
bring it to the office or give to the classroom teacher.
Roosevelt PAC – Our first Parent Advisory Committee meeting will be Wednesday Oct 1/14 at
6:45 pm in the library, we welcome all new Roosevelt parents to become part of this important
group.
CPF – Canadian Parents for French. The Annual General Meeting for CPF is Wed Oct 15/14 at
PRMS - room 115
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday October 1 – 6:45 PAC meeting Roosevelt Library
Monday October 13 – Thanksgiving – No school on this day.
Wednesday October 15 - 7:00 CPF meeting PRMS Room #115
Friday October 24 – Non Instructional Day – No school for students.
Sincerely,
Sheila Wells, Principal Andre Michaud, Vice-Principal
I have read this newsletter and would like my child to be entered into the Friday, Oct 10th draw.
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