ENotes, November 23, 2015

Dear Parents,
This is a short week for us with the American Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday. I do hope you enjoy some time with your family remembering all that we have to be thankful for.

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I will begin sending out the ENotes in a slightly different format next week: November 30. Instead of a list, you will receive a link to the new ES Office Blog which will contain the same information, in a more useful (for us) format. You can already access the blog. (http://aswarsawelementary.weebly.com/welcome/enotes-november-23-2015)

Please join me and the ES Tech Team for a joint- ES PAC meeting on Thursday, December 3. One of the topics I want to more fully explore with you is communication in the elementary school. We will meet in the TLC near the security desk and across from TJ’s office.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jen

From the ES Tech Coaches
On Thursday, December 3, immediately following the Elementary PAC meeting, please join Simon May and Kris Sheehan, our ES Technology Coaches, for another Parent-Technology Connection (PTC) session. We will begin by sharing useful websites for finding and reviewing educational iPad apps. Then, we will guide you through strategies for using and organising your Gmail. You will learn about organizing your email into different viewing options, archiving emails, using labeling as a way to more easily sort your email, adding signatures and any other topics that we have time for during this hour. We will have a number of laptops we can share, but please bring your own if you have one. This session will be most helpful if you have your own gmail account, but we have created practice accounts for those who are not currently using gmail. We are looking forward to seeing you all!

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES


Fall Season of after-school activities has ended. The only exception is Acrobatics class which will end today.
Please follow the weekly activities updates, which are shared here in the Principal’s e-notes every Monday. Also, you can check the glass case display at the Elementary School entry for information on activities.
Winter Season is in the process of being organized and you will receive the information about the new offer before the holiday break. Winter Season starts on January 18, 2016.


ACTIVITIES HAPPENING THIS WEEK:

MONDAY:
· ACROBATICS – ends today, November 23
· FRENCH - continues as yearlong activity
TUESDAY:
· 3-5 DRAMA PRODUCTION SKILLS - continues as yearlong activity until the performance on February 15
· PIEROGI BOWL JUNIOR - continues as yearlong activity
WEDNESDAY:
· FRENCH - continues as yearlong activity
THURSDAY:
· MATH OLYMPIAD - continues as yearlong activity
· PIEROGI BOWL - continues as yearlong activity
FRIDAY:
· 3-5 DRAMA PRODUCTION SKILLS - continues as yearlong activity until the performance on February 15
· FRENCH - continues as yearlong activity
       
The choirs, Orf Ensemble, and Student Council also continue as yearlong activities according to the schedule.

I have received questions about Drama Production Skills for grades 1 & 2 - CLARIFICATION: Drama 1-2 ended, but the same participants will continue in January with the start of the Winter Season. When we restart and until the performance in February, there will be 2 rehearsals a week. The rehearsal days will be confirmed when the Winter Season offer comes out.

If you have other questions regarding ES school-sponsored after-school activities program please contact Ms. Kusanovic at: [email protected]

Important Upcoming Dates:
November 24-25
PTO Book Fair

November 26-27
Thanksgiving Holiday- No School

December 3
ES PAC Meeting- 8:45-10:00 (Shared meeting between Mrs. Munnerlyn and Tech Coaches)


Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) ENotes LINK
http://www.aswarsaw.org/community/parents/pto-enotes/index.aspx

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