1. !! HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
WELCOME TO
SAM

2. SCHOOL ROUTINES AT

3. SAM GOES GREEN… All home and school communication is online…
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Sr. SAM
Newsletters, Parent Council Updates, TDSB Notices, Monthly Calendar, Homework, Report Card Expectations, Clubs...and much more… (paper copies will be available in the office upon request)

4. Parent Council SAM’s School Council Chair… Manoj Dave
Fundraising: Parent Councils fundraise to enhance school programming (Motivational Speakers, Performing Arts Groups, Special Athletic Programs, Grade 8 Grad).
Next Parent Council Meeting: October 27th at 7:00 p.m in the Library

5. The SAM Student Agenda belongs to you too!
the student agenda is a fast and easy way to check your child’s homework
it is also a fast and easy way to communicate with your child’s teachers
tell your child you would like to see their agenda every day to track daily homework and projects
The SAM Student Agenda belongs to you too!

6. Drop-off and Pick-up
our staff parking lot should not be used as a turnaround
observe traffic laws and signs posted on Heather Road, the school is not responsible for your parking ticket
walking solves all traffic congestion, encourages daily exercise, and is environmentally friendly

7. Safe and Caring Schools
Visiting SAM
Safe and Caring Schools
always check in at the office first before proceeding to any other part of the building
your child’s teacher is not available to speak with you during instructional time
call the office and leave a message for your child’s teacher to arrange an appointment

8. Student Sign-Out Procedures
If you indicated on the lunch form that your child is staying for lunch every day, he/she does not have permission to leave school property at lunch without your consent.
Last minute plans with your child for lunch? STUDENTS MUST HAVE WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM A LEGAL GUARDIAN TO LEAVE SCHOOL PROPERTY!

9. SAM’s Dress Code can be found on page 8 of the SAM student agenda.
low riding pants
skirts need to be an appropriate length
low cut or revealing attire is prohibited

10. PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE
HELPFULTIPS…
your child must be on school property at 8:45 a.m.
schedule appointments outside the school day
work with your child to be on time

11. Estimated completion time should be one hour or less.
Homework Policy
Homework fosters self-discipline, independent thinking, and positive family interactions.
Homework Completion, Homework Practice, Homework Preparation, Homework Extension
Homework should be balanced with the importance of personal and family wellness.
Estimated completion time should be one hour or less.

12. Personal Communication Devices
Personal communication devices like cell phones, BlackBerrys and pagers are great for staying in touch with friends and family, but not while you’re at school!
TDSB policy does permit students to possess PCD’s while on school property; however, such devices must be powered off and stored out of view during instructional classes.

13. Overnight Trips SPRING 2010
QUEBEC CITY Extended French and French Immersion Students Only 7F, 7G, 7H, 8F, 8G, 8H
WASHINGTON Open to ALL STUDENTS, grade 7 and 8

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