Outdoor Challenge

The first day of our Outdoor Challenge was a hit!  Please enjoy a few pictures of our learning outdoors.




Recording observations



Story time in the shade



Music class

Art

Symmetry

Staff Appreciation Week

Parent Council treated the Linwood staff to a week of Mexican themed fun to show appreciation.  Each teacher got a bag of goodies and there were treats each day served with a smile in the staff room.  On Friday, Parent Council hosted a Fun Fiesta assembly with all of the students before spoiling staff with a delicious Mexican lunch and a draw for many wonderful prizes.  Our thanks to all who contributed by volunteering or donating items. Huge thanks to Parent Council members for organizing the week and for spending their time preparing and serving the treats all week.  Our staff are so fortunate to work with your children everyday and to be a part of this generous, caring community.  Thank you!

Joshua gives Mrs. McDonald a spin.

Mrs. Chumola is up next!

Mr. Blake got the crowd pumped up before he took the final swing!

School Dress Code

Students are expected to dress in a manner conducive to promoting an academic learning environment.  The school is their place of business and standards must be in place that are suitable for all students Kindergarten through Grade 5. 

The guidelines at Linwood School are as follows:
* Hats are not permitted indoors
* No inappropriate language on clothing
* No "short shorts".  No revealing tops.  Tops with "lasagna" straps (at least two finger widths) are acceptable. Halter tops, crop tops, muscle shirts and "spaghetti" straps are not.
* Shoes are to be worn at all times.  For safety reasons, flip flops are discouraged

Parent Council BBQ

END OF THE YEAR BBQ

 Dear Parents,

 On Thursday, June 9 from 4 - 6 pm, we will celebrate the end of the school year with a BBQ dinner and games sponsored by the Parent Council.  We will be cooking smokies and hot dogs, as well as serving chips, ice cream, and drinks.  Order forms are coming home with students today.

PLEASE RETURN THE ORDER FORM in a sealed envelope clearly marked with your child’s name, grade, room number, and teacher’s name, no later than Friday, May 27.  To avoid disappointment, please make sure all orders are handed in by this date.  Please make cheques payable to Linwood School Parent Council. 

 Please use one form per family.  PLEASE SEND EXACT CHANGE IF USING CASH.

 Look for more information to come regarding some fun raffle prizes!

 Thank you!

 Linwood School Parent Council

 

 

 

Celebrations of Learning

During the final term of the school year each classroom has planned a special event where families are invited to the school to celebrate the year of learning with their student.  We value the partnership with have with our families and thank you all for your support over the year. Each teacher will communicate details about their classroom's Celebration of Learning.  Please "save the date" for upcoming events.


Kindergarten- "Dinosaur Extravaganza" - May 13


Grade 1 (Room 8) and Grade 1/2 (Room 1) - "Family Fun" - Held in April- Thanks for joining us!


Grade 2/3 (Rooms 4, 6 and 10) -  "Exploring the World" - June 16


Grade 4/5 (Rooms 15, 16 and 18) - "Team Work Challenge" - June 3

Outdoor Recess

Students have the opportunity to be outdoors engaged in free play for 60 minutes daily while at school.  During extreme weather conditions (extreme cold as per division policy, lightning)  recess will be held indoors.  While an indoor recess does provide students with a break from academics,  it does not provide the same opportunity for fresh air, open space and exercise as getting outside.  Our goal will be to be outdoors for recess whenever possible.




Spring weather in Winnipeg is unpredictable; sun, wind, rain, and even snow!  That could mean we need hats and sunscreen one day then coats, rain boots and even mitts the next! Please take each day's conditions into account when sending your child to school.  Being prepared for the weather will help to ensure that he/she will be comfortable during outdoor play periods.    Thank you for your support!

Volleyball Club

The grade 4 and 5 volleyball club participated in a friendship tournament to end our season. All students displayed excellent sportsmanshp and dedication during practices and games.  Enjoy some pictures:

Class Placement 2016-2017

The purpose of the Class Placement Process is to maximize learning for all students by constructing balanced classes.

The class creation process is a complex one involving the gathering of information about student needs and the making of collaborative decisions from staff and administrative teams about student placement in classes.



Factors considered are academic progress, specific instructional needs in different areas, interactions between students, gender balance, numbers in each grade for multi-level classrooms, and information provided by the current teachers, child, and parents.  If there is information in addition to the knowledge we presently have about your child that you believe may be important to our consideration of class placement, please let Mrs. McDonald know.

Placing students is not an easy task and the professionals in our school invest a great deal of time and thought into the process.   The classroom drafts are reviewed by collaborative teams of classroom teachers, specialists and administration. We strive to create the conditions that will help each child be successful here at Linwood.

Students in Grade 2 from Rooms 4, 6 and 10 as well as students in Grade 4 from Rooms 15, 16, and 18 will continue on to Grade 3 and 5, respectively, with their current classroom groupings.  Towards the end of June we will once again hold “Bump Up Day” where all students meet with their new teacher and classmates. This experience was well received last year and benefited students by reducing anxiety and creating excitement about the new year.

Please direct all questions to Mrs. McDonald at 204-889-9356. Thank you for your support.

School Trustee By-Election

*Three Winnipeg school boards will be holding by-elections on June 11. The nomination period begins Saturday, April 30 and ends Friday, May 6. Click here for the official City of Winnipeg site for election information.

*School board elections are a great opportunity for Manitobans to get involved in public education - by voting or running as a candidate for school trustee. To learn more about role of school boards and school trustees, check out the Guide to School Boards and Trusteeship.

*The Role of School Boards
School boards are elected by the voters of a school division or district to provide for the educational needs of the community's school-aged children. By provincial law, there are certain things that every school board must do, and certain services they must provide. However, there are also things that school boards may do. School boards work with their communities to ensure that local schools offer the specific programs and services that meet community needs. School trustees are the community members elected to serve on school boards. They come from all walks of life, but share a common desire to serve youth and their communities.

To learn more about the role of the school board and school board trustee please watch this short video by the Manitoba School Boards Association.

The St. James-Assiniboia School Division has a 2016 operating budget of $105,912,508. 

It is important that the Linwood School community makes an informed decision and gets out to vote for the candidates for school trustee in the King Edward/Deer Lodge Ward.

Information about the candidates running in the Kind Edward/Deer Lodge Ward can be found by clicking this link. 

A map of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division boundaries can be found by clicking this link.

• The St. James-Assiniboia School Division currently has one vacancy; the King Edward/Deer Lodge Ward
• Linwood School is located within the King Edward/Deer Lodge Ward
• The by-election for school trustee in the King Edward/Deer Lodge Ward is on June 11, 2016
• Advance voting days on May 25, 2016 and May 26, 2016 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
• Voting takes place at George Waters Middle School

Trustees are an important part of our school division and they make important decisions that have a direct impact to the programming available to the families connected to Linwood School.

For more information please go to:

• St. James-Assiniboia School Division web page
• Manitoba School Boards Association web page. 

*Source: http://www.mbschoolboards.ca/    *School Trustee By-election

*Three Winnipeg school boards will be holding by-elections on June 11. The nomination period begins Saturday, April 30 and ends Friday, May 6. Click here for the official City of Winnipeg site for election information.

*School board elections are a great opportunity for Manitobans to get involved in public education - by voting or running as a candidate for school trustee. To learn more about role of school boards and school trustees, check out the Guide to School Boards and Trusteeship.

*The Role of School Boards
School boards are elected by the voters of a school division or district to provide for the educational needs of the community's school-aged children. By provincial law, there are certain things that every school board must do, and certain services they must provide. However, there are also things that school boards may do. School boards work with their communities to ensure that local schools offer the specific programs and services that meet community needs. School trustees are the community members elected to serve on school boards. They come from all walks of life, but share a common desire to serve youth and their communities.

To learn more about the role of the school board and school board trustee please watch this short video by the Manitoba School Boards Association.

The St. James-Assiniboia School Division has a 2016 operating budget of $105,912,508. 

It is important that the George Waters Middle School community makes an informed decision and gets out to vote for the candidates for school trustee in the King Edward/Deer Lodge Ward.

Information about the candidates running in the Kind Edward/Deer Lodge Ward can be found by clicking this link. 

A map of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division boundaries can be found by clicking this link.

• The St. James-Assiniboia School Division currently has one vacancy; the King Edward/Deer Lodge Ward
• George Waters Middle School is located within the King Edward/Deer Lodge Ward
• The by-election for school trustee in the King Edward/Deer Lodge Ward is on June 11, 2016
• Advance voting days on May 25, 2016 and May 26, 2016 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
• Voting takes place at George Waters Middle School

Trustees are an important part of our school division and they make important decisions that have a direct impact to the programming available to the families connected to George Waters Middle School.

For more information please go to:

• St. James-Assiniboia School Division web page
• Manitoba School Boards Association web page. 

*Sources: http://www.mbschoolboards.ca/  

                  http://gwmssharks.blogspot.ca/2016/05/school-trustee-by-election.html

Information Regarding 2016-2017

Plans for the fall are well underway.  Thank you to all families who returned the "Intent to Register" form to the school.  Paperwork to complete the registration process for continuing students will be sent home with your child shortly.  If, at any time, your plans for 2016-2017 change, please contact the office. This will help us with the planning process. 

Below please find the profile for the 2016-2017 school year.

Opening Conferences: Wednesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 8.  Details will be sent home with your child's June report card.

First Day of Classes: Friday, September 9

Winter Break: Friday, December 23 to Friday, January 6

Spring Break: Monday, March 27 to Friday, March 31

Last Day of Classes: Thursday, June 29

Linwood will have the following classrooms for 2016-2017:

Kindergarten (one each AM and PM class)

One class of Grade One

One class of Grade One/Two

Three classes of Grade Two/Three

Three classes of Grade Four/Five

Teaching assignments for the fall are being confirmed and will be announced here on the blog when planning is finalized.

Parent Council News

Linwood School's Annual Establishment meeting will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 6:30 PM in the staff room.  A Parent Council or and Advisory Council for school leadership will be established.  If a Parent Council is established, a Parent Council meeting will follow.  Nominations for the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Social Media Liaison will be tabled at that time. 

Invitation From Room 15

Room 15 will be participating, please join us!

Construction

Manitoba Hydro is currently working on new gas service to the school.  It is anticipated that this project will last the remainder of this week.  Parking on Winchester will be limited during this time.  Please exercise extreme caution while driving in the area.