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Monday, 21 January 2013

Letter from Mr. Johnson



Dear Grade Six/Seven Parents

Mr. Gallays and I have taken the opportunity to discuss some of the concerns facing the classroom over the past few days. The number of cellphones and IPODS at school has increased after Christmas. Misuse of the communication devices has involved sending pictures and text messages to recipients without the owner’s knowledge. We continue to ask students bringing these devices to school to power them off at school and leave them in their backpacks which will help us reach our privacy rights of all families. We have asked students to lock their cellphone with a password as well. We ask if possible for students to leave their communication devices at home. We have school line that Mrs. Rodych answers and takes messages so all communication will reach your child if needed. Aside, we suggest that parents continue to be friends of their children on social media sites they are using.

A second issue that is occurring is students eating some of other students’ lunches. We have discussed that this is not appropriate for various reasons with all the students in the classroom.
Mr. Gallays will continue with Second Step program at school discussing social constructs, developing friendships and respect of others in the classroom. I will invite Const. Weber to focus on social media and being proactive members of our community again this year. We ask that as a family please discuss these concerns brought to us by students, parents and our staff with your child.

Please feel free to call Mr. Gallays or Mr. Johnson if you have any other questions.

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