Friday 13 April 2012

Link Updated Apr 20: Principal's Message

April Newsletter

To the Proud Parents of our Sullivan Heights STARS,

The weather is drying out and the sun is starting to shine through.  Spring at last!!  Isn’t it a breath of fresh air to be able to see the local mountains again? With the emergence of spring, comes the count down to June. With two and half months remaining, do you know how your child is doing at school? If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to engage a discussion with your child about ensuring all the final touches are in place for a successful school year. Study habits and work ethics should by now be daily routine as we approach the end of the year. If you are in need of assistance in outlining goals for success for your child, please know that you can contact our school administration or counselors at anytime.

As you may know, the BCTF’s job action has moved to a cooling off period and teachers have been asked to submit marks for our April 25th report period.  It is very important that you take time to review your child’s report card. This report card should include marks from semester I as well. Please contact the school if you do not receive all your child’s grades. As usual, you are encouraged to contact your child’s teacher directly if you have questions about their progress.

In planning for next year, we have been engaging in discussions about how to manage our expanding student population. As we continue to take on more students, the significant issue is that our current time schedule and facilities cannot keep pace. This link is a parent letter  that was sent home on March 29th outlining the need for us to start exploring options for a flexible schedule for next year. If you want to engage in a discussion regarding possible options for next year, you are encouraged to come to our next PAC meeting. Our PAC meets on the last Monday of the month at 7 pm in the Library.  I encourage all parents to come get involved in the life of our school. Come join us at a PAC meeting and be sure to follow the updates at http://sullivanheightspac.webnode.com/.

Most of you will have received notification of this newsletter through email. As we have now moved to an electronic platform for newsletters and information updates, please know that you can subscribe to our information news updates through your email. Go to http://www.sullivanheights.com/ and click on NEWS and then enter your email address under "FOLLOW BY EMAIL".  This will allow you to receive informational updates via email as soon as they are posted.

As your Principal of Sullivan Heights, I want you to know that in light if the many issues we have faced this year in education, your school still remains a very positive productive learning environment for our children. Our encouraging teachers and involved parents and community provide a great network of support for all our children.

Sullivan Stars Shine on…


Rex Hayes
Principal

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