On Thursday, October 16th we are hoping that all staff and students will join us in wearing purple on thursday to support LGBTQ youth (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning). Spirit day was started in 2010 as a day to take a stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ youth, as well as to remember those who have been killed or who have taken their own lives as a result of the discrimination and harassment they have experienced due to their sexual identity.
Student Progress Reports for each class will be handed out on Wednesday October 15th. These offer a quick snapshot of a students progress and attendance. Parents / Guardians are encouraged to discuss the results with their child and to contact the teacher if there are still concerns or questions.
Reminder to Students and Parents that there is no school for students until Tuesday. All Teachers are taking part in PD activities on Thursday and Friday. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving.
BLMS celebrated their SOTM recipients for September...students are nominated for academics, citizenship and overall improvement by a staff member. Each month a letter goes home to acknowledge this achievement and a certificate and draw takes place at school to celebrate these deserving students! This month we honored Alex Demmings, Bianca Brooks, Blue Sky Augustine, Brady Carruthers, Josie Augustine, Kim van Doorn, Maria Arsenault, Morgan Joseph, Nick Beers, Ryan Theriault and Treydon Simon...congrats to each of you on a job well done and a great start to a new school year!
This year, as part of
the SEVEC (Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada) program, Bonar Law Memorial School has been
paired with a school in Breton, Alberta. The students from Breton will be
visiting us for the first week of December, and we will fly to Breton in April
or May for week! This is a program
subsidized by the federal government so the cost of travel
is covered by them. When we are travelling, we will be doing a home-stay with our Albertan-twin, and they will stay with us when they
are here, which means costs of food and lodging will be minimal. There is
October is Farm to School Month and in our efforts to promote healthy eating and buy local we are going to offer some recipes, tips, budgeting, cooking etc...on our webpage. Stay tuned for upcoming recipes that incorporate fresh produce or fruit grown locally. We will offer some budgeting tips to help you stretch your dollar and some of our students are going to visit the local farms to see firsthand what is produced right here in our area.
Youth Health Services Schedule for 2014/15 has been posted under latest documents. Students requiring health services, this is available every second Thursday in a private setting behind the guidance area from 9am-1pm. Refer to the document for dates.
