Welcome all JK and SK to a new school year
at The Maples Academy!
I am Mrs Orphanides, the lead teacher in
Kindergarten, and I am thoroughly looking forward to working with you and your
children for an action packed and exciting year of learning!
About your Teacher
I am from the United Kingdom and recently moved to Canada. I have transferred from our partner school, St Jude’s Academy, where taught in Grade 2. The ethos of my classroom ensures that children, parents/guardians and colleagues all feel safe and secure within a welcoming environment where they are valued. Being an enthusiastic practitioner and providing fun experiences in all aspects of learning encourages children to be confident. I embolden children to take risks and explore a range of learning environments to express their ideas. It is important to support children in becoming passionate about their education and challenge their own achievements and abilities to further heighten their goals. I have high standards and expectations of all children as I truly believe that every child can succeed.
About your Teacher
I am from the United Kingdom and recently moved to Canada. I have transferred from our partner school, St Jude’s Academy, where taught in Grade 2. The ethos of my classroom ensures that children, parents/guardians and colleagues all feel safe and secure within a welcoming environment where they are valued. Being an enthusiastic practitioner and providing fun experiences in all aspects of learning encourages children to be confident. I embolden children to take risks and explore a range of learning environments to express their ideas. It is important to support children in becoming passionate about their education and challenge their own achievements and abilities to further heighten their goals. I have high standards and expectations of all children as I truly believe that every child can succeed.
As the lead teacher in Kindergarten, I will
be working in collaboration with the JK teacher to provide an enriching
curriculum for your child. On a daily basis we will develop knowledge and skills
in Mathematics, Phonics and Unit of Inquiry through the IB programme. The
instruction of Physical Education will be taught by Ms. Cranfield and French
will be taught by Mme. Villeneuve.
Upcoming Dates and Events
September 4 – Labour Day
September 5 – First day of school.
September 27 – Casual Day
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. I kindly request that you also provide your
child with a spare set of clothes that can remain in school for unexpected
circumstances.
Blog - A blog will be updated on a daily basis 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 right
hand side of the blog itself: https://eorphanidesthemaples.blogspot.ca/
Enjoy your last days of summer and I
thoroughly look forward to meeting you on September 5th!
Many thanks and kind regards,
Mrs. Ermione Orphanides
