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RAPTORS
OCTOBER 2013
Principal: B. Butler
Vice –Principal: P. McIntee
The Elementary Progress Report
On October 29, your child will bring home their Elementary Progress Report. The format was created after years of consultation with
parents, teachers, principals, and students across the province. Although it looks much like the Report Card, this report has a very
different intent. The purpose of the Progress Report is to share early and specific feedback on your child's development of work habits and learning skills as well as his/her progress towards achieving the curriculum standards by the end of the school year.
Traditionally, when reporting to parents about their child’s progress, teachers have prepared by looking back over the
work done. The teacher evaluated your child’s progress from the beginning of the school term to the current point in
time, and reported on the highlights of achievement as they compare to overall curricular expectations. Teachers continue to report on Provincial Term One and Term Two Report Cards in this manner.
Reporting on the Progress Report is about looking forward. The purpose is to set the course for the learning journey
ahead. Based on the evidence teachers see, as well as what teachers know about learning at this grade level, the report
communicates the path your child is on towards achieving the grade level expectations by the end of the year. For
students who are on a modified Individual Education Program, the teacher uses those modified goals when determining whether a child is progressing well, progressing very well, or progressing with difficulty.
All subjects that are part of your child’s program in the first weeks of school will be assessed according to the following indicators:
Progressing Very Well: In the first weeks of school, evidence shows that the student is demonstrating consistent progress and is on
track to meet and/or surpass the provincial standard set for the end of the year.
Progressing Well: In the first weeks of school, evidence shows that the student is demonstrating consistent progress and is on track
to meet the provincial standard set for the end of the year.
Progressing With Difficulty: In the first weeks of school, evidence shows that the student is experiencing difficulty towards meeting the provincial standard set for the end of the year.
For subjects in which your child is Progressing With Difficulty, the teacher will discuss specific next steps plans needed for success.
We look forward to partnering with you and your child for a year of great learning and growth.
Up Coming Dates:
Oct 2nd: Cross Country AM
Student of the Month Assembly @ 1:30 pm
Oct 4th: Picture Day
Oct 9th: DSBN Cross Country
Oct11th: Professional Activity Day
Oct 14th: Thanksgiving
Oct 18th: Gr. 3 Yoga Block 3
Oct 23rd: Pizza Day
Gr. 3 Yoga Block 3
Oct 25th: Gr. 1 @ St. John’s
Oct 29th: Progress Reports Sent Home
Nov 1st: Picture Retake Day
Richmond Street Public School · 153 Richmond Street · Thorold, ON · L2V 3H3 · Tel: 905-227-2971 · Fax: 905-227-9525
RICHMOND STREET SCHOOL’S
“HONOURED” STUDENTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
Academic Award
Character Trait Award—Respect
JK/SK (Mr. Meger)
JK/SK (Mrs. Fowle)
JK/SK (Mrs. Sullivan)
*Tia S.
*Julia M.
*Lauren F.
JK/SK (Mr. Meger)
JK/SK (Mrs. Fowle)
JK/SK (Mrs. Sullivan)
*Kianna T.
*Ryan M.
*Amielia R.
Grade 1
*Gavin S.,
Miss Mammoliti
Grade 1
*Anika B.,
Miss Mammoliti
Grade 1
*Jayda W.,
Mr. Oakes
Grade 1
*Angelica S.,
Mr. Oakes
Grade 1/2
*Emily H.,
Mrs. Rankie
Grade 1/2
*Charlotte H.,
Mrs. Rankie
Grade 2
*Ashley M.,
Mrs. Harmer/Lewitzky
Grade 2
*Abdullah S.,
Mrs. Harmer/Lewitzky
Grade 2/3
*Marco D.,
Ms. Cavers
Grade 2/3
*Matthew T.,
Ms. Cavers
Grade 3
*Ethan B.,
Mrs. Steinbachs
Grade 3
*Alexa H.,
Mrs. Steinbachs
Grade 3
*Nolan T.,
Mrs. Horth
Grade 3
* Hasan A.,
Mrs. Horth
Grade 4
*Sami R.,
Mrs. White
Grade 4
*Nathan C.,
Mrs. White
Grade 4/5
*Elissa M.,
Mrs. Hillhouse
Grade 4/5
*Jazmin T.,
Mrs. Hillhouse
Grade 5
*Owen M.,
Mr. Goar
Grade 5
* Tiana C.,
Mr. Goar
Grade 5/6
*Brayden M.,
Ms. Gates
Grade 5/6
*Nash F.,
Ms. Gates
Grade 6
*Ella F.,
Mr. Garrah
Grade 6
*Andrew H.,
Mr. Garrah
Grade 7
*Clayton M.,
Mr. Hamill
Grade 7
*Teanna C.,
Mr. Hamill
Grade 7/8
*Hailee M.,
Mr. Currie
Grade 7/8
*Quinn B.,
Mr. Currie
Grade 8
*Eric E.,
Mrs. Visscher
Grade 8
*Jocelyn A.,
SESN
*Devon B.,
Mrs. Raynor
SESN
*Andrew U.,
Mrs. Raynor
French
*Sarah A.,
M. Salmon
French
*Anas A.,
M. Salmon
Music
*Olivia E.,
Mrs. Brochu
Music
*Sydney J.,
Mrs. Brochu
Mrs. Visscher
MILK DRAW
Hand in your milk order form for a chance to win milk prizes.
The September winners are Rowan C. and Jadyn S.
Congratulations!!
Richmond Street Public School · 153 Richmond Street · Thorold, ON · L2V 3H3 · Tel: 905-227-2971 · Fax: 905-227-9525
Terry Fox Run 2013
Picture Retakes
Friday, September 27th was the day our school participated in
the National Terry Fox Run Day to support the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research. After a couple weeks of fund-raising
efforts our school surpassed our goal of $1 per student and
raised $490.25. Super job to all Richmond students, staff and
community. Students participated in the Terry Fox Run by walking around our school field with banners/ signs and murals promoting our school’s interest in our annual Terry Fox Run. Also a
big hit this year was our “Terry Fox Tug of War Contest” between
students and teachers. It was a great day all around and we certainly look forward to next year’s run. WAY TO GO RICHMOND!
Edge Imaging will be here on
Friday, November 1st to do retakes for individual photos only.
How Long Must My Child Stay Home When Sick?
Please keep your child at home and away from others if he or she has any of these
symptoms:
Fever
Frequent coughing or sneezing
Sore throat
Yellow or green discharge from the nose, ears, or eyes
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Rash
Contact your family doctor for a diagnosis. Your doctor will advise you about care and treatment if a communicable
disease is diagnosed. For more information, please contact the Infectious Disease Program at 905-688-8248 ext. 7330
or 1-888-505-6074 or www.niagararegion.ca
Junior Co-Ed Soccer
It's not often the word "majestic" is used when describing a leather ball, made in Pakistan, sailing through
the air and landing in a soccer goal. Yet majestic is exactly what happened on September 23rd at the Welland Soccer Club. After 50 minutes of hard fought action, and eleven penalty shots- Connor Burke's "shot
heard 'round the Niagara Peninsula" ended a historic game versus Glynn A. Green (GAG), that resulted in
the Richmond St. Jr. Co-ed Soccer team as the Region 2 Champions. Earlier in the day, they handily defeated Diamond Trail and Princess Elizabeth 5-0 and 4-0 respectively. Coaches Mr.Currie and Mr.Garrah
were proud of how the students were ambassadors of Richmond St., showing sportsmanship, fair play, and
respect towards all competitors.
Members of the team included:
Melanie A., Hayden D., Avery F., Ella F., Connor G., Rylie G., Madison M., Lauren S.,
Elisa W., Destinee W., Blake B., Blayden B., Connor B., Andie L., Dylan M., Logan M.,
Julian R., Regan W., Grace D. and Julia G.
Leaving School Property
Just a reminder, the crossing guards are scheduled until 3:20 p.m. To ensure the safety of all students at the end of the school day,
please encourage your children to leave school property as quickly as possible so they cross with the crossing guard.
Students are to arrive home first before they decide to go play with their friends!
Richmond Street Public School · 153 Richmond Street · Thorold, ON · L2V 3H3 · Tel: 905-227-2971 · Fax: 905-227-9525
Volunteers!!!
Message from the Office
We are looking for Volunteers to help out with our Home
Reading program. If you are able and interested in volunteering some of your time in the morning it would be
greatly appreciated. Please call the office @ 905-2272971 if you are interested. Thank you.
Please report to the office after you ring the bell. The doors
will be opened at 2:55pm at the end of the day. In inclement
weather we ask that you wait in your car until 2:55. We usually have music class in the foyer and we do not want to interrupt their class. Thank you for your understanding in this
matter.
Intermediate Girl’s Volleyball
Congratulations to the following girls for their efforts in making the Intermediate Girls Volleyball Team. Our
season begins in October. Good Luck Ladies!
Team List:
Hailee M.
Eryn E.
Eden A.
Mia N.
Olivia T.
Caitlin G.
Naomi L.
Mikayla B.
Kerry W.
Madison M.
Raechel D.
Jileisha W.
Emily K.
Zaraa Z.
Lillian R.
Bella D.
Intermediate Boys Soccer
On Tuesday, September 17th, the Intermediate boys soccer team participated in our area tournament in Welland. We
had a great start to the day with two wins over Gordon and Steele Street with Baily S. and Evan F. combining for 9
goals in those two games. We were then defeated by two very tough teams, A.K. Wigg and Glynn A Green. We moved
on to the Consolation final against Gordon where we started off behind in a 0-1 game. Our team showed true Raptor
spirit and grit and fought to tie it up and eventually get the go ahead goal to win the Consolation Championship. Every
one of you should be proud of yourselves. You made Richmond Street proud!!
Team Members:
Jackson P., Mitchell J., Baily S., Ardit G., Colton S., Cole Y., Clayton T., Dylan L., Eric A., Eric E.,
Connor B., Evan F., Devon M., Blair D., Kealeo D., Josh T. & Ahmed A.
Cross Country
The Richmond Raptors had just over 94 athletes participate on the cross country team this
year! Runners began training the second week of school and will have two area meets.
Their first run was on Sept. 25, 2013 and their second run will be on Oct. 2, 2013.
Mr. Goar, Mr. Ridgway & Mr. Salmon congratulate and thank all runners for their participation
on the cross country team.
PIZZA DAYS
Richmond Street Pizza Days will occur once a month and are provided by Pizza Pizza on Ormond St.
Students will be given at least 4 days to return their order forms to their classroom teacher. The cost this year
is $1.25/slice in order to cover the increase in our supplier costs. If your child does not
have an order form, one can be printed from the Richmond Street website. Please check
our monthly calendar for Pizza Day dates.
The next pizza day will be Thursday, October 23rd. Orders will be due Friday, October 18th.
Richmond Street Public School · 153 Richmond Street · Thorold, ON · L2V 3H3 · Tel: 905-227-2971 · Fax: 905-227-9525
Richmond Street Public School · 153 Richmond Street · Thorold, ON · L2V 3H3 · Tel: 905-227-2971 · Fax: 905-227-9525
Host Families Needed in DSBN Communities
for shortshort-term visiting
International Students to the
District School Board of Niagara
3.5 weeks in January, 2014
To host 1 or 2 students in Grades 5-8
ApplyNow!
For more information, please contact:
For St. Catharines (South), Thorold, Fonthill Areas:
[email protected]
or 905-354-6916
Canadian English Scholar Program
For St. Catharines (Central, North), NOTL Areas:
[email protected]
Niagara Homestay & International Student Services
Compensation will be offered
Richmond Street Public School · 153 Richmond Street · Thorold, ON · L2V 3H3 · Tel: 905-227-2971 · Fax: 905-227-9525