Students are being introduced to robot building and coding with robot kits on loan from Science East. It should be an exciting month with 32 upper grade students about to work with these kits.
It's an exciting day! 18 brand new laptops have arrived and 8 are on their way.Thanks to our Christmas Silent Auction supporters and our school district for helping to make this happen! Thank you, also, to Owen in Grade 5 for helping to set these up in our cart.
Grade 4FI is collecting donations for the SPCA. Any pet supplies are welcomed and may be dropped off at the school anytime between now and Valentine's Day.
Home & School is excited to present to you their newest fundraiser, the March Break Survival Kit. What is in a March Break Survival Kit? It includes $250 worth of gift cards and vouchers to various local businesses such as Apollo Cinemas, Bowlarama, Ciné Video, a Gas Card, Pizza Delight and much more! Everything you need to make the most out of the up and coming March break! Tickets went home this week. Don't forget to buy your tickets today!
The votes are in! Introducing Buddy, our Hero Hybrid! Buddy is made up of the 4 characters in our Hero Code of Conduct: Humpback for H, Eagle for E, Reindeer for R and Owl for O. Buddy reminds students to be honest, that everyone is accountable, to use respectful actions and words and to be on task.
Terry Fox Elementary is happy to welcome two new staff members to our school family for the 2016-2017 school year. Jody Lavigne accepted the position of Grade 5IF teacher in December as Janet Ramsay is now on her maternity leave. Allison Mazzorato has accepted the position of Guidance Counsellor with the retirement of Mrs. Wilson this month. Welcome, Jody and Allison! We wish Janet all the best as she awaits her new addition and wish Joan a wonderful retirement!
