Tuesday 15 November 2016

Conferences on Friday, November 18th, 2016


STUDENT/FAMILY/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Nov 14, 2016                     

Dear Families,

On November 18th, 2016 we will be conducting our first student/parent/teacher conferences. This is an important day for staff, students and families as it offers an opportunity to review your child’s assessment results and to plan for student growth for the remainder of the school year.

Conferences are an integral part of assessment and learning. For this reason we dedicate the entire day to this process. Students will only attend school at the time of their conference on Friday, November 18th, 2016.

New for this year, there will be no formal report card in November.  At the conference teachers will share our Value Added Assessments like the RAD and Oral Running Records (ORR).  You will also have an opportunity to examine your child’s Personal and Social Growth Rubric.   You can track your child’s other assessments on Parent Portal.

We realize employers are aware that all Regina schools conduct conferences and they have been very supportive of these important appointments.  We appreciate your attendance at the suggested times, however, if it is impossible to attend at this time please contact me by email at kelley.reoch@rbe.sk.ca or phone the school at 791-8585 and I will make every effort to adjust the schedule.


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You are invited to meet with your child and Mrs. Reoch, on Friday, November 18th, 2016 at 8:00-8:15 am.

Please sign and return as soon as possible.

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                                                                                                    Parent Signature 

Friday 4 November 2016

Why Do We Wear a Poppy?

Thursday, November 3, 2016


Dear Jack MacKenzie Families:


As you are all aware, November 11 is Remembrance Day.

On November 11, 1918 at 11:00 am, the First World War came to an end.  It lasted over four years, killed or injured nearly 30 million military personnel and devastated some of the world’s biggest empires.  It changed the future of people, countries and continents.  Canada’s contribution was significant, unprecedented and costly.  The country came out proud and victorious, while mourning the loss or injury of 250,000 Canadians.  Throughout November, we REMEMBER.

We honour those men and women who fought in various conflicts, so we are able to live in a country that is safe and free.  The poppy is a symbol associated with Remembrance Day and shows that we are thinking about and honouring those who bravely fought for us.  It is important that everyone knows the meaning of wearing a poppy. 

As a sign of respect for our veterans, everyone at Jack MacKenzie School will be provided with a poppy to wear for Remembrance Day.  We are asking all students to bring a Toonie donation for this poppy prior to the Remembrance Day ceremony which will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016.  If every student brought just $2.00 for their poppy, our school would raise over $800.00 for our veterans.  Let’s all work together to show honour and appreciation for our veterans.

Sincerely,

Jack MacKenzie Staff.


Wednesday 2 November 2016


October 24th, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Together, Mrs. Reoch’s, Mrs. Scott’s, Mr. DuMont’s and Mr. Yeske’s Grade 7/ 8 classes will be going skating this year. The date and time are as follows:


              1. Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 -Mrs. Reoch & Mrs. Scott 12:45-3:30 PM.
   Monday, November 14th, 2016 -Mr. DuMont & Mr. Yeske 12:45-3:3 PM.
              2. Tuesday, January 24th, 2017- Mrs. Reoch & Mr. DuMont 12:45-3:30 PM.
    Wednesday, February 1st, 2017- Mr. Yeske & Mrs. Scott 12:45-3:30 PM.

We will be traveling to the Murray Balfour Arena skating rink by bus.  The bus will leave at 12:45 PM and return at 3:30 PM. The total cost for transportation is $6.25 per student for two skating sessions per classroom.  Please pay on-line. Thank you!
 

 
As the students will be on the ice for two hours, they should dress warmly including mittens or gloves. Any students wishing to play hockey or games on the ice must wear a helmet.

Students are allowed to bring money to purchase hot chocolate or a drink. 

Mrs. Reoch
Mrs. Scott
Mr. DuMont
Mr. Yeske