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Welcome to our School for 2011 – 2012! Johanna Bambridge, the principal

Join us at St. John's International School, where our students learn and grow in a culturally diverse environment based on Christian values. Our dedicated staff and engaging curriculum will help them make a positive impact on the world.

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Welcome to our School for 2011 – 2012! Johanna Bambridge, the principal

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  1. Welcome to our School for 2011 – 2012! Johanna Bambridge, the principal • Our School Secretary Jo Taylor • Our Counselor Helen Manning • Our PYP Coordinator Helen Saunders • Our ICT Coordinator Tebra Page • Our Librarian Dawn Rutland

  2. Our Vision: St. John’s students live our values to impact the world.

  3. Our Mission: St. John’s International School provides an English-language education based on Christian values, demands personal excellence and stimulates individual responsibility within a culturally diverse environment.

  4. How can we make an impact? • Modeling our Values • Code of Conduct Program • IB Learner Profile • Character Education Sessions • PSPE (Personal, Social, Physical Education) • Units of Inquiries Lessons and Activities • Assemblies – reinforcing our values

  5. New additions this Year • Refurbishing of D Level 9 new rooms • Grade 5 • French

  6. Four New Staff Members: Marianne Behaegel Art teacher Helen Manning Counselor Justine Vanderschueren French teacher Simon Van Dessel PE teacher in TT

  7. Dual Language Program in PK 50 – 50 program Learning and Activities in French and English Art in French for all of PK and KG

  8. Highlighting parts of the Agenda • Children should be at school by 8:20 a.m. and picked up by 3:20 in TT and 3:30 for grades 1-5.

  9. 2) Attendance • Excused • Unexcused • Medical Absence • Tardy • Tardy Excused

  10. 3) Dress Requirements • Shoes: black, brown, grey or navy blue • PE uniform must be worn during PE class • Uniform shorts may be worn until end of October • Hair: clean and tied back away from face • Uniform Sale: Saturday, September 3rd located in STJ Cafeteria 9 a.m. until 12 noon

  11. 4) Homework: • Grades 1 & 2: 30 mins. plus reading • Grades 3 & 4 : 45 mins. plus reading • Grade 5 : 60 mins. plus reading

  12. 5) Weekly Mass • Friday at 8:35 a.m. in the chapel • Father Zeb • All are welcome (parents too) • Begins Friday, September 9th

  13. 6) Ways to contact teacher • Emails addresses for teachers available in the agenda- feel free to write • Send a note through the agenda book • Make an appointment for after school • Attend all parent-teacher conferences Teacher Parent

  14. 7) Allergies • We are a Nut-Free School -parties -treats -sharing snacks • Medical information MUST always be current

  15. 7) Lost and Found • Cupboard near grade 1 and 2 rooms • Please label all garments and property

  16. 8) Swimming Program • Mandatory/part of the curriculum • Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 • Rota • Supplies: -Bathing caps -Draw-string bag -Goggles (if wanted) -Speedos (Belgian rule)

  17. What else is in the Agenda book? • Daily homework log which requires parent signature • Helpful French information to review at home • Forms which must be signed • Helpful tips on various topics • Absentee & Message slips

  18. BACK TO SCHOOL DAYS! • Tues. September 6th 3 – 4 p.m. in TT ( PK and KG) • Wed. September 21st 7 p.m. in PAC (Grades 1-) • Tues. September 27th 7 p.m. in TT (PK and KG)

  19. Mark These Dates! • Meet The Board – Thursday, September 8th at 19:00 on High School C Level. • PTP AGM - Wednesday, September 14th, at 19:00 in High School Lounge ( Staff room)

  20. WELCOME TO A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!

  21. Technology in the Elementary School • Mrs. Page & Mrs. Courtney • Computer Lab • Laptops in the classroom • StudyWiz • Parent Access

  22. PYP Coffee Morning October 6th, 2011 Cafeteria 8:45am PYP & Technology

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