Wear your costume if you wish this Friday (no masks or weapons as communicated by principal)! Bring your favourite board game from home and bring some snacks to share! The party will take place from 1-1:55, as students have music right after!

 To help ensure that lunch time is safe, positive, and enjoyable for everyone, it is important that all students follow our school’s lunch time expectations.

Lunch time is also a break for teachers. During this time, teachers are on their scheduled breaks and Educational Assistants may not always be available in the classroom during the lunch period.

Our school has designated lunch time adult supervisors who move from classroom to classroom to support students and help maintain a safe and orderly environment. Students are expected to listen to these supervisors, follow their directions, and demonstrate the same respect and responsibility that they would show during regular instructional time.

We are continuing to work on an important set of skills that contribute to student success: organization, time management, and completing assignments on time. Some students are currently working on developing strategies to keep track of assignments, manage their workload, and ensure that completed work is submitted by the deadline.

To provide additional support,  students with overdue assignments will have an extra catch-up block in the gym on Friday mornings. This dedicated time will allow students to focus on outstanding work, get organized, and make progress toward completing and submitting missing assignments.

Meeting deadlines helps students build responsibility, develop positive work habits, and stay on track with classroom learning. We encourage families to support these efforts by regularly checking in about assignments (see blog Schoolwork page), reviewing upcoming deadlines, and helping establish routines for staying organized. Students should also make a habit of using their double-pocket folders, writing in their agenda, and asking for help when they need clarification or support.

Our goal is to help every student develop the confidence, independence, and organizational skills needed to be successful. The Friday morning catch-up block is an opportunity for students to take responsibility for their learning and get back on track.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to help students build these important lifelong skills!

I am happy to announce that we have an amazing student teacher from UBC who will be working in our classroom this school year. Her name is Kyla. She started today and students enjoyed having her in our classroom. She will be visiting every Thursday. She will complete a 2 week practicum this term, as well as a 10 week praticum during the third term. We look forward to learning together with Kyla!

Welcome, Kyla!

This year, your child will have the opportunity to work with a few different teachers, which is great preparation for high school. It will help them get comfortable with different teaching styles, expectations, and classrooms.

Their teachers will be:

• Health and Career Education: Ms. Cerminara (Wednesday)

• Physical Education: Mr. Gokita (Wednesday)

• Math 6: Ms. Peachey (Monday to Thursday)

• Music: Ms. Petrovska (Tuesday and Friday)

• French: Ms. Willis (Thursday)

We’re looking forward to a great year of learning and helping students build confidence and independence as they prepare for high school!

Dear families,

As we move through the school year, one of our key goals is helping students develop stronger organizational skills and responsible work habits.  Completing assignments on time and putting forth their best effort are essential skills—not just for school success, but for life!

To support this, our class blog is a valuable tool for students and families. It provides regular updates on assignments, due dates, and learning goals. We encourage students to write in their agendas daily and double check the blog regularly to stay organized and prioritize their schoolwork. This habit helps students take ownership of their learning and manage their time effectively

We also invite parents to check the blog alongside their child. Your involvement at home reinforces the importance of staying on top of school responsibilities and helps students build independence and accountability.

In class, students are expected to submit assignments on time and to ensure their work reflects their full potential. We emphasize quality over speed, and we support students in developing the skills they need to revise, reflect, and grow as learners.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

With gratitude,

Ms. Bianca Lavorata

Dear Families,

We have many new families who have joined our wonderful community and I want to ensure everyone is aware of Brentwood Park’s Subsidized Lunch Program. This is the information directly from our school website:

Subsidized Accounts – Please access the special registration link by CLICKING HERE to sign up for a Lunch Lady Subsidized Account. Subsidized accounts are intended to support families who are experiencing food security challenges and financial hardships. We ask that you notify us if your financial circumstances change. (We promise to respect your privacy. Subsidy information will only be shared with the principal, school secretary, and The Lunch Lady as required) There is no cost for the meal, but you will be asked at the end to VERIFY your order.

We are looking forward to a great year together in Division 6!