SCHOOL NEWS
September 2013 Student Placements
Beginning in May, school staff will commence the process of placing students in classes for the next school year. This task takes place over several weeks and involves consultations with teaching and support staff, administration and input from parents and guardians. The placement of students is based on a number of factors such as:
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We are one of the few schools that actively solicit parent input as to the unique qualities of your child that contribute to ensuring we form balanced classes that have the above-mentioned characteristics. Even though final placement decisions remain with the school, you are invited to provide input regarding your child and submit it to the Principal, Mr. Lasso, by May 17th. Please consider the strengths and needs of your child, their optimal learning environment and/or any other information you feel would be helpful of which we are not aware. Please keep in mind that requests for specific teachers will NOT be considered. Once placements are made, because they involve confidential information about multiple students, we will not be able to provide detailed reasons for specific placements beyond the factors listed above.
Schools Teams & Clubs News
Team/Club Staff Sign-Up
Gr. 5 Boys’ Soccer Deb April 8 –
Gr. 4-6 Girls’/Boys’ Ultimate Frisbee Marcia/Ruth/Karina Now
Gr. 2-8 Track & Field Girls’/Boys’ Philip, Kyle, Marcia Coming Up
Tuesday Fitness Club Philip Coming
Gr. 1 Hula Hoop Club Tamara Anytime
Updates/times for practices, games and tournaments will be shared with students/parents at sign-up time or as they become known. More timely updates will be posted on the bulletin boards outside the gymnasium. For specific questions about the group, please communicate with the staff contact.
September 2013 Equinox School Organization
The following staff model was recently presented and endorsed by our school staffing committee, our school staff as a whole and at the recent school council meeting. This model reflects the K to 3 caps of 20 students and the board-wide average of junior classes. Please note that teaching assignments will not be finalized until the end of June (and in some cases, not until the end of August). This model is based upon the projected enrolment as supplied by the TDSB and is subject to reorganization and realignment near the end of September 2013.
FDK = Full-Day Kindergarten
FDK –2 Classes
Gr. 1 – 1 Class
Gr. 1/2 – 1 Class
Gr. 2/3 – 1 Class
Gr. 3 – 1 Class
Gr. 4/5 – 1 Class
Gr. 5/6 – 1 Class
Gr. 7/8 – 1 Class
We will also have the following positions : three half-day Home School Programs (HSP) shared with Roden, one half-day Special Education Resource, one Music & Health & Physical Education (PE), one half-day Core French and one half-day Drama & Dance with Literacy support.
Lunchroom Supervisors (LRS) Needed
As the TDSB rolls out more Full Day Kindergarten programs in neighbouring schools , there is an increased need for LRSs in our school and those nearby. If you have extra time between 11:30am and 1pm, enjoy working with children and are looking for a part-time job, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca > Employment > Lunchroom Supervisor to apply.
Absences and Safe Arrival
If you know in advance that your child will be absent, a parent/guardian must communicate with the school the reason for and length of the absence. Students who are ill should remain at home. Unplanned absences need to be called into our 24hr. Safe Arrival Number listed above before school begins each day your child is absent.
Music Monday – May 6
Come join all the students and staff of both Equinox and Roden schools for our first ever “Music Monday” on May 6th at 1pm. Originally organized by the Music Makes Us: Coalition for Music Education, we will join schools across the country in celebrating the power of learning through the appreciation of music. Learn more about the event, group and the song, Is Somebody Singing at www.musicmakesus.ca/musicmonday/.
Equinox Town Hall
Please join us on Wednesday April 24th for our first “Town Hall” of the school community. It will begin with a “Meet’n Greet” of staff at 6pm, followed by a session to discuss our past, present and future and ending with a discussion and latest news about Equinox and PINE. Refreshments and Childcare will be provided so join us if you can.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April Autism Awareness Month – Jump Rope for Heart Month
Apr. 22 Earth Day
Apr. 23-31 Toronto Public Health Dental Screening – All Students
Apr. 24 Equinox Town Hall, 6pm, Library (See flyer & above)
May 08 Equinox School Council, 6:00pm, Childcare Available
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