1. Elementary School

2. Welcome to our School for 2011 – 2012! Johanna Bambridge, the principal Our School SecretaryJo Taylor Our CounselorHelen Manning Our PYP CoordinatorHelen Saunders Our ICT CoordinatorTebra Page Our LibrarianDawn Rutland

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

4. 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.

5. 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

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

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

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

9. Highlighting parts of the Agenda 1)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.

10. 2) Attendance Excused Unexcused Medical Absence Tardy Tardy Excused

11. 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 3 rd located in STJ Cafeteria 9 a.m. until 12 noon

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

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

14. 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

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

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

17. 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)

18. 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

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

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

21. WELCOME TO A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR !

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

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