SMY-4ième Immersion (Mme Mathieu): Tuesday, September 8th, 2015.

WELCOME TO GRADE 4 FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM!

September 2015,

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

Welcome once again to the beginning of an exciting new school year! I hope that you and your family have enjoyed the summer vacation. It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself as your child's French teachers. I am starting my 20^th year as a French Immersion Teacher. I am passionate about teaching French as a second language and I hope your child is ready to embark on an exciting journey with me. My goal is for your child to enjoy learning a second language and apply in their surroundings.

Although the school provides each classroom with the basic necessities, if you wish to send your child with their own supplies, the items listed below are particularly useful: glue sticks, hand held covered sharpener, pencil case, a black small tip and medium tip sharpie for Visual Arts. Other materials may be needed throughout the year due to activities or class projects, please see notes in the agenda or my blog as the year progresses.

COMMUNICATION:

Communication between home and school is very important. The agenda serves as a homework and communication book. It is a place to write notes regarding late arrivals, early dismissals, illness, change in transportation, homework difficulties or confusion. Please sign the agenda every night. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via the school secretaries @ 613-737-1141 or write a note in your child's agenda to book an appointment.

HEALTHY EATING:

In order to help promote healthy eating habits, please send a healthy snack. I am also asking to refrain from sending food that contains nuts/almonds/cashews/sesame/seafood/fish as we have children with severe threatening allergies.

ROUTINE:

A positive attitude is the key of success.

Let's keep it all the time. At the beginning of the school year, I establish a few simple rules which I expect each student to follow. The rules are discussed as a class and are based on a respect for others and for the property of others. Structure and rules promotes a great learning environment. Treat each person with respect and dignity. It goes a long way. Please talk with your child about what is going on in our classroom.

Friendly reminders:
-Message from Synervoice: The parent school cash online system is now in place for St. Marguerite d’Youville and all other schools in the Ottawa Catholic School Board for payment throughout the year for items such as agendas, extra curricular activities and/or school trips. You will be able choose to have required funds withdrawn directly from your bank account or charged to your Visa or Mastercard. Great news - no more scrounging around for last minute change, no more worrying about whether the money you have given your children will make it into the right hands. Everything can now be done at your fingertips. School Cash Online is an easy to use and a secure way to pay for your children’s school fees from your own digital device no matter where you are. All you have to do is register for an account and enter requested data and in no time you will be able to make payments online. Please visit ocsb.schoolcashonline.com and follow the directions to set up your account with our school. You should not experience any difficulties but if you do or have any questions, please make sure to check out the support tab at the top of the website.