Welcome all SK to a new school year at The Maples Academy!
I am Mrs Orphanides, the Senior Kindergarten teacher, 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. This is my second year teaching SK at TMA and I am also the Assistant Primary Years Programme Coordinator. 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. This is my second year teaching SK at TMA and I am also the Assistant Primary Years Programme Coordinator. 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.
In collaboration with the JK, Gym, Art, French and Resource teachers,
we strive 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, French will be taught by Mme. Villeneuve and
Art will be taught by Mrs. Doucette.
Upcoming Dates and Events
September 3 – Labour Day
September 4 – First day of school
September 12 – School Photographs
September 12 – Welcome Back BBQ (Hosted by the PTA)
September 26 – Casual Day
September 27 –Terry Fox Run
September 28 – Birthday Circle
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. Please read this information with your child and discuss
school expectations.
School Calendar – Please find a comprehensive copy of the ‘School Calendar’ on
the school website (www.themaplesschool.com).
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.
Monday
and Wednesday – Gym Uniform
Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday – Full Dress Uniform
Friday
– Students may wear their Full Dress Uniform, or House Colour sweater/shirt
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/
Agendas:
Student
agendas will be sent home every day. We kindly request that you sign off on the
agendas every evening. If your child is doing any additional reading or
practicing math at home, please write it in the agenda, so that additional
house points can be awarded to your child for their efforts.
Classroom Information:
At
The Maples Academy, we encourage our students to take on the role of
responsibility and independence. In the SK classroom, this begins by the
students taking ownership and responsibility of their morning jobs. In the morning
students will be required to bring in their own water bottles, lunch bags, and
agenda bags, and place them in the correct locations within the classroom. Once
students have completed their morning jobs and shown they are ready for
assembly, they will be awarded house points. Students are awarded house points
on a daily basis for positive actions.
Hot Lunch Program:
Please
contact Lynne Burke for any questions regarding the Hot Lunch program at the
school. A friendly reminder that we are also a nut-free school.
Enjoy your last days of summer and I thoroughly look forward to
meeting you on September 4th!
Many thanks and kind regards,
Mrs. Ermione Orphanides
