It is hard to believe we have already completed 2 months of school. October was a very busy month with lots of activity in all classrooms. 

October began with Grade 5 and 6 boys and girls playing in the district soccer tournament. The weather was fantastic, and a good time was had by all. Faraday students played hard, and showed good sportsmanship at all times. Well done! We are now well into our Grade 5 and 6 water polo classes which are held weekly at Cindy Klassen pool.

A big thank you to Lena Shore, president of the Parent Council,  for her hard work coordinating and selling the “Show and Save” coupon books. Her  efforts have resulted in the sale of more than 240 books. The money that has been raised will be directed by the Parent Council to various student activities and events.

I would also like to thank the Faraday community for buying the “Show and Save” coupon books. Your purchase will ultimately enrich the classroom  activities of all students at Faraday. Again, thanks! 

A reminder that report cards will be going home on November 25th. Please take the time to review and discuss your child’s report card with them. This shows your child that you are aware of what is on the report card, and value what they do at school. Our  Parent/Teacher Interviews will be on Thursday, November 27th from 1:00 to 3:30 and 5:00 to 8:00. This is an excellent  opportunity to sit down with your child’s teacher to review what has been happening in the classroom to date, and to hear what will be occurring for the next reporting period, and to discuss any concerns you have about you child’s progress at Faraday. If you are unable to make it to the Parent/Teacher interviews, phone your son/daughter’s teacher to set up a time when you can meet.

Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather conditions of the day. November can have very warm days followed by bitterly cold north winds and be a miserable day. It is very important that they have clothing on to deal with the weather conditions. Could you also stress with your son/daughter that they are to only cross at intersections with crossing guards or patrols. Students put themselves at risk when they cross the street in the middle of the block, especially on Mountain Avenue where parked cars may hide them from oncoming traffic. 

As always, please feel free to call your son/daughter’s teacher if you have any concerns or questions.  I look forward to seeing you during Parent/Teacher interviews.

Yours in Education,

 Mr. Rick Cockrem,  Principal

Ms. Jeannette Tourangeau, Vice-Principal