Edward Johnson Mini-Newsletter for December

L’ECOLE EDWARD JOHNSON SCHOO L
Mini-Newsletter
2013 12 10
Au Revoir et Merci, Mdle Jakab
We will soon be saying good-bye to Mdle Debbie Jakab, our Grade 4 teacher who is retiring December
31st. Mdle Jakab has taught at Edward Johnson for 5 years. Her previous schools were Victory P.S.,
James McQueen P.S. and Elora P.S. Mdle Jakab has inspired many students over the years with her
artistic talents; dance, choirs, recorder and drama clubs have always been a large part of her teaching.
She is a very caring teacher and will be very much missed by the staff and students at Edward Johnson.
Our best wishes to you in your future, Mdle Jakab!
Welcome
Welcome to Mme Jessica Caswell is the teacher in Mme Anselmini-Lofton’s class until her return.
Welcome also to Mme Kristen Lenz who will be the teacher in Mme Williams’ class starting January 6.
Thanks to Mme Miller and Mme Nixon for their help in her class!
Cabaret!
This Thursday December 12 at 1:45 p.m. Mdle Jakab’s Grade 4 class will be presenting a mini-cabaret!
Her students have been working enthusiastically this fall to prepare for this performance. All parents
are welcome to attend. We would appreciate a non-perishable food item for the Guelph Food Bank!
*Holiday Assemblies
1. Kindergarten Assemblies:
Tuesday, December 17
9:30-10:00 a.m. (Mme Stolfi,
Mme Robbins, Mme MacDonald)
Wednesday, December 18
9:30-10:00 a.m. (Mme Tan, Mme
Prilesnik, Mme Drumm)
2. Grades 1-6 Assemblies:
(the same program both days)
Program
“Hymne de joie” (flutes à bec)
and Mme White’sGrade 1 Song
Grade 4 Dance
“Noel n’est pas au magasin”
“La plus précieuse”
“Vive le vent”
“Feliz Navidad”
“Rudolph le renne au nez rouge”
(and secret song)
Wednesday, December 18
Thursday, December 19
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
M. Majstorovic
Mme White
M.Majstorovic
Mme White and Mme Caudarella
Mme Tendick
Mdle Jakab and Mme Motto
Mme Burke
Mme Miller (Mme Williams)
“De l’est à l’ouest”
Grade 1 Dance
Mme Owen
Mme Potwin and Mme Purych
“Violon Enchanteur”
“Dynamite” (dance)
Mdle Lachmansingh and Mme Kehrer
Mme Cressman (Mme Anselmini-Lofton)
* Admission to the assemblies: please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. Merci!
The draw for the gift baskets will be held at the end of the assembly on Thursday, December 19.
Dates to Remember
Thursday, December 19 is the last day of school before the holidays. There is no school for students on
Friday, December 20.
The first day back is Monday, January 6, 2014.
Dress for the Weather!
Some students are coming to school without snow pants, tuques, etc. Our students are outside for 2
recesses of 25 minutes as well other outdoor activities. Please send them to school dressed for the cold
weather. Extra socks and mittens in the backpack are a great idea. Thank you!
Congratulations to Neve!
Congratulations to Neve in Mme Anselmini-Lofton’s class whose design will be featured on the Season’s
Greetings card of the Director of Education and Chair of the Board. The card will be on display at the
school office.
School Council
Many thanks to our hard working and imaginative School Council for your efforts this term: new K
playground, pizza, subs, Acorn cards, Holiday Market and Michael Reist presentation! There is much
more to come! Bravo!
Many thanks to all Edward Johnson staff members and parents for your support of our school. All the
best to you and your families for a joyous holiday season!