Principal's Weekly Update

Principal's Weekly Update

 

December 17, 2023 

Dear PHS Families, 

We had a wonderful time celebrating our Grade 2 and 3 learning on Thursday evening.  Students presented both work from the classroom and songs from music class as they shared the Holistic Framework.  Thank you to all other PHS students who contributed their artwork to our wall displays!  

French at PHS 

We currently offer French as a Second Language (FSL) at Panorama Hills School to both Grades 4 and 5 students.  As you may know, Captain Nichola Goddard School no longer offers French as an option to any grades.  Furthermore, Buffalo Rubbing Stone School does not offer FSL to their students.  FSL is not an immersion program but one that primarily focuses on listening and speaking.  Currently students spend around 3-4 hours with French either infused into to their day or in specified French blocks where students receive exposure to the language.  We are conducting a survey to determine if this is something we will continue to offer at our school.  If not, we would be using this time for Language Arts in English.  We would like your feedback before making any decisions.  Please complete this survey by Friday, December 22nd.  

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Community Walks in Panorama 

Attached to this weekly communication is a walking letter outlining three walks that teachers often use throughout the school year. When we walk in the community, we are required to let parents know 48 hours in advance. Please take the time to read the attached letter in order to understand the details, locations and possible risks.  

Walking Letter 

 

Sincerely, 

Ms. Paull and Ms. Muir 

Date  

Event  

Comment 

November 15 – December 18 

Mayors Food Drive  

No glass containers please 

December 19 and 21 

Caroling Assemblies 

Staff and Students 

December 20 

School Spirit: Holiday Hats! 

Hats, Headbands … let’s have some fun (optional)! 

December 22 

School Spirit: Last Day of School  

Last Day of School before the break 

Wear your comfy PJs (optional)! We will have some special activities happening on this day.