Welcome Back

Dear Grade 11 Students and Families,

I am happy to inform you that I will be teaching the Grade 11 class Biology in the first semester. I look forward to getting to know students and their families and to experiencing this fascinating course together.
There are many changes to look forward to this year. The first and biggest is the new building. I encourage families to attend the Orientation Night, on Tuesday, September 8, at 7 pm. Here you will:
-hear about changes to policies and procedures such as the dropping off and picking up of students
-tour the new school facilities
-meet teachers and ask any questions you may have

The class blog is a great communication tool between home and school. My class blog can be found at http://haagsjamyp.blogspot.ca/. I ask that each family sign up as a follower of my blog. This can be done on the blog site. Once this is done, you will receive the blog as an email each day. The blog is updated daily, and it is where you will find information on: 

• Homework 
• Videos to support learning 
• News and Events 
• Important Dates 
• IB Learner Profiles 
• Units
• Pictures

The first week of school is Neophyte Week. We will take some time to get organised in our new rooms, become familiar with the layout of the new building, boundaries during recess, the new schedule, play some house games, and end the week with Spirit Day where students come to school dressed in house colours.

SJA will not be offering our traditional HOT LUNCH program during the first week of school (September 9-11). Pizza slices may be purchased at $2.00 a slice daily in the first week only. September Hot Lunch forms will be sent home the first day of school with many new items being offered. Please look for the new menus in your child’s agenda. All forms are due Friday, September 11^th (no exceptions).

Mark September 17^th, from 4-7pm, on your calendars. SJA will be holding a Welcome BBQ for all families to attend. Pre-order forms for food will be provided on Friday, September 11^th.

I look forward to seeing you at the Orientation Night (Tuesday) and at the first day of school, Wednesday, September 9. Enjoy the last few days of summer until then.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Haag