As I write the Principal’s message I am looking out my office window at trees that still have green leaves, and a playground with green grass (and weeds). It has truly been a remarkable Fall. October has been a very busy month at Faraday. Certainly the hi-lite was our Run For Funds which occurred on October 16^th.  Students helped raise over $7,000.00 dollars which will  be used in the classrooms of Faraday to enrich the student’s learning experiences. Again the Faraday community pulled together to make Faraday the great school it is. I offer a big thank you from all the staff and students of Faraday for your generosity. 

If you are ever at Faraday please drop into the Family Room  (Room 15) on the second floor. Eric McGillivary, a parent, is the co-ordinator for the upcoming school year. He has created a warm, inviting environment where you can sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee as well as look at all the community information available on the bulletin boards. You are always welcome to drop in. 

A reminder that report cards will be going home on November 24. Please take the time to review and discuss your son/daughter’s report card with them. This clearly shows your child that you are aware of what is on their report card, and value what they do at Faraday.         

Parent/Teacher interviews will be on Thursday, November 26^th from 1:00 to 3:30 and 5:00 – 8:00. This is an excellent opportunity to sit down with your child’s teacher to review  their report card, as well as  hear what will be occurring in the class for the next while.  At this time you may wish to discuss any concern’s you have regarding your child’s  progress at Faraday. If you are unable to make the Parent/Teacher interviews please phone your child’s teacher to set up a time when you can meet.  

Our annual Bookfair will be set up in the Library from 1:00 – 8:30 during our Parent/Teacher interviews. Students will have already had a chance to preview the books, this might be an ideal time to treat your child to a gift of a book or two. 

Faraday has a comprehensive  plan in place in the event students or staff come down with the H1N1 Flu. Faraday staff have had information sessions about the symptoms of  H1N1 flu, and how to deal with students who have the flu. An informal parent information session about the H1N1 flu will be held on November 10 in our Family Room. The session will be run by 2 fourth year Faculty of Nursing students, supported by our public health nurse. Feel free to drop in any time from 8:30 to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00  with any questions you may have.

As always, please feel free to call your son/daughter’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to seeing you at our   Parent/Teacher interviews on November 26^th.

 Mr. Rick Cockrem