November 7^th Update 

Today we hosted a small Remembrance Day assembly to pay our respects. Each student was given a poppy or a poppy sticker. This is an important day in our Montessori program as we focus on peace and peace education.  Maria Montessori said many years ago, and it still rings true today, “In these times, more than ever before, our hope is that education will offer an aid to better the condition of the world.” Peace education through Montessori philosophy means that peace begins with us. We actively teach ways that students can strengthen their sense of peace and then apply peaceful measures towards our learning community including peaceful conflict resolution. Peace education includes self awareness, cultural awareness, community awareness and environmental awareness. As a Montessori school we actively promote this understanding. 

Conferences

Conference Bookings are open. You will need to log in to your PowerSchool account to book a conference. Bookings will close on Wednesday, November 26th at midnight.

Kindergarten Conferences will be Thursday, November 27 from 12:30-2:30pm, 3:30-7:30pm and Friday, November 28 from 8:00-1:00pm. These are 15 minute in person conferences. (Please note there are classes for Kindergarten on Thursday, November 27. There will be guest teachers to allow Ms. Romanko and Miss Bradshaw time to proceed with conferences.)

Grades 1-6 Conferences will be Thursday, November 27 from 3:30-7:30pm and Friday, November 28 from 8:00-1:00pm. These are 15 minute in person conferences.

Mrs. Kawchuk, music teacher, will be available for conferences Thursday evening and Friday as well.

Please note that only one conference can be booked per student. If in rare circumstances your family requires two blocks you will need to contact your child's teacher or the office to make arrangements. Please note that priority is space for each student to have one conference.

Fall Break 

Next week is Fall Break – the calendar has not been adjusted at this time. We look forward to seeing students back on Thursday, November 13^th. 

Upcoming Dates: 

November 10-12: Fall Break 

November 13: Classes resume  

November 17: Photo Day 

November 18: Grade 6 Vaccinations 

November 18: School Council meeting 6:00pm 

November 20: Healthy Hunger 

November 28: NID (likely conferences – more details to come) 

December 4: Healthy Hunger 

December 10: Photo Retakes 

From School Council 

The Holiday Flower Fundraiser is NOW OPEN until Wednesday, November 20th!  
Shop a variety of holiday indoor + outdoor flowers, plants, and arrangements for yourself or gifting! And new this year, gifts for the kids: a two-pack stuffed toy bundle featuring Holly, Ollie & Jolly - the Poinsettias Trio and the Jingleberry Tree!  
Please share this fundraiser with your friends, neighbours, and family members in support of Lake Bonavista School. We sincerely appreciate your support! 

https://lakebonavistaschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home