A teacher who believes

“The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called ‘truth’.”

 

-Dan Rather

A great teacher can change a person's life. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers at Clairlea who work so hard  for our children and our future.

See you tonight at School Council. Don't forget to bring a friend!

Bring a friend to School Council

We're in the final stretch of the school year, and some people are already starting to think about 2011-12. We want to make sure that School Council remains strong and vibrant and inclusive, and that we have as many ideas, perspectives and volunteers as possible. 

To that end, we'd like to invite each School Council member to bring another parent with them to the meeting this week. Just invite someone to come and sit in, see how we operate, and think about whether they might like to join us again in the future. 

School Council is a chance to meet the principal and vice principal, ask your questions, voice your concerns, and share your ideas about how to enhance the learning environment at Clairlea. It's a great group that will be even stronger with more people involved. Please think about whether there's someone you can bring along on Wednesday. 

See you then! 

Clairlea update

From Ginnie, our School Council chair: 

Just a few things to remind you of all that's going on at the school.

We are doing a Food Drive for a school (students helping students). Desperately needed are

* Flour * Cooking Oil * Rice * Kidney Beans * Chick Peas * Black eyed Peas * Tomato paste * baby formula * baby food * 

More Ideas:  Bhel mix--Chewda mix--Falooda mix--Gulabjamun mix--Resalai mix—Dal; Mung, Chuna, Tuwar, Whole Masear, Split Masoor, Ureid 

Next, Clairlea has started a running club. Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

40 students have been preparing for a 5K called The Run Way Run in June. We are in need of sponsors for the students. It costs $30 per student to register and we are hoping some companies or people might like to help support. We must register quickly! Please email me or call if you have any ideas.

Dates to remember:

Wednesday, April 20th School Council 7-8:30 

Friday, April 22th NO SCHOOL (Good Friday) 

Monday, April 25th NO SCHOOL (Easter Monday) 

Thursday, April 28th pizza lunch 

Friday, April 29th Spirit Day - wear fun glasses 

Thursday, May 5th Spring Concert 

School Council meets Wed Apr 20

The School Council meets Wednesday April 20. Please email Ginnie if you are not planning to attend (if you are a voting member, that is).

Everyone in the school community is welcome to attend, whether or not you are an official voting member of School Council. Babysitting is provided in the gym. We meet in the staff room at 7pm and wrap by 8:30. Please join us to hear updates from the principal, vice-principal and teachers and to learn how you can contribute to the positive learning environment at Clairlea.