Monday, September 29, 2008

Mission Statement

Island Harbour Primary School is committed to educating its students to their fullest potential through the acquisition of knowledge skills, attitudes and values necessary for competing within a rapidly changing national and global environment.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 2008

Tuesday 16th P.T.A Meeting

Friday 26th Literacy Fair


OCTOBER 2008

Wednesday 22nd Numeracy Fair


NOVEMBER 2008

Friday 28th Thanksgiving Luncheon (Fundraiser)


DECEMBER 2008

Wednesday 3rd Christmas Concert/ Barbeque

A Haiku

Summer

The heavens give light

And with it a fresh new warmth

Summer is coming!

By: Omar Streete Grade 6

A Limerick

The Boy and the Bee

There once was a boy who wanted some money

So he married a bee hoping to sell her honey

They got a house in a tree

Every day they went in the sea

Then he left the bee for a bunny!

By: Lajace Fleming Grade 6

Staffing Sept. 2008- Jul. 2009

Acting Principal : Tracelyn Hamilton
Senior Teacher: Margarita Boland
Kindergarten: Itasha Webster
Grade One: Margarita Boland
Cherrydelle Cunningham
Grade Two: Malica Smith
Grade Three: Sabrina Lewis
Grade Four: Marsha Harrigan
Grade Five: Rachael Greenaway
Grade Six: Alison Bradley
Teacher Assistant: Kenda Cornelius
Reading Recovery Teacher: Catherine Proctor
Remedial Reading Teacher: Kaysha Fleming

Greetings from P.T.A.

It’s hard to believe that another school year has past. Each year seems to go faster.
We thank our teachers for all they do each and every day for our children. It makes me think of the teachers I had growing up. We were not taught about direct and indirect objects, but they made me believe in myself and showed me I could achieve anything I set my mind to. I hope our children have the same experience and are able to reflect on those memories for many years.
We welcome our new Kindergartners and their families, but we also had to say goodbye to our 6th graders. I know the Education and Character building they received at Island Harbour Primary School will help them to be successful at secondary education.
Thank you all for your support and countless volunteer hours!!! Our PTA had a very successful year because of your support and I am looking forward to another great year.

Best Regards
Mrs. Myrtle Smith
President

ABCs of Pupil Success

A is for Attendance

Attendance is a critical factor in any child's school success. Children should attend school every day, except in cases of illness or emergency. It is impossible to replace the learning that happens on any school day with make-up work. Regular attendance and promptness are good habits that are expected and appreciated at all levels of schooling and in the workplace. This year, make school a priority in your household. Commit to excellence in attendance. Your child's future depends on it!

Remember our new school hours are as follow: School begins at 8:25 am, Lunch 12:00 – 1:05 pm and school dismisses at 3:00pm.

(Adapted from Gaines)
Contributed by: Tracelyn Hamilton
Principal (Acting)