St Cecilia - Information for Parents

Taken from http://sce.ocsb.ca/announcements/informationforparents

The Importance of Teaching Digital Citizenship

As I begin preparing for the 2013-2014 school year, I am not thinking twice about teaching Digital Citizenship. When reflecting on how fast technology is being implemented throughout the schools in my school board, Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB), I feel strongly about the importance of educating students, parents, teachers and administration about internet safety. There are more and more resources online (e.g., NETS, Ophea) that provide information for school communities. There are some ministries that have implemented Digital Citizenship in their curriculum (e.g, Alberta, Quebec). As a teacher, it is motivating to know that I have support from my board (OCSB) who has started to provide more resources about digital citizenship to implement in our teaching.

As a leader in technology, I hope to do my best to bring awareness and inform my new school community about the importance of educating students to become responsible digital citizens.

"In order to help students become effective
digital citizens, we must help them see
technology that is largely invisible to them."

 Jason B. Ohler (Digital Community, Digital Citizen)

 #leadershipday13

Mosaika - Sound and Light Show

Canada Through the Eyes of its People

Mosaika is the story of Canada — our story. A powerful narrative set against the spectacular backdrop of Parliament Hill, Mosaika takes the audience on an unforgettable journey of sound and light, as we explore Canada’s physical, historical and cultural landscapes.

Don’t miss this free, bilingual show. Presented nightly in Canada’s Capital Region from July 10 through September 7, 2013.

http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/celebrate/mosaika

Happy Canada Day! Bonne fête Canada!

À bientôt

À bientôt .. is the best way to wish you all farewell!

As I mentioned several times this week, I will truly miss you this year. It has been such a pleasure teaching a wonderful, enthusiastic, inquisitive and caring group.

I have learned so much from all of you this year, and I hope you learned lots from me :)

Enjoy your summer... 

Je vous souhaite un bel été!

Check your e-mail since I will be sending you various photos from the year and a link to the Moyen-Âge play (once I have completed editing it).

I will be in touch with St Emily next year via Google hangout between the two schools and between classrooms :)

Mme Krawiecki

Recycling Electronics

This Saturday June 22, 2013 from 9 until noon St. Emily, in conjunction with A. I. M. Recycling, will be holding a recycle of your old electronics event here in our school parking lot on the East side.

Old computers, V. C. R. s, T. V.s etc. are welcome. We also need some volunteers to help toss the recyclables into the appropriate containers. Please email Andrea Denyer at avdenyer@rogers.com if you can help. A. I. M. Recycling will pay the school for the recyclables so we thank all those who donate in advance. 

Play Day

Our Play Day is tomorrow Wednesday June 19th

Here is the schedule for the Grade 4s of the day:

Block 1 - Regular morning.
Block 2 - Outdoor play with Grade 3's

11:55 - Juniors have recess on pavement
12:30 - Juniors eat lunch on the grass with your Teacher and class (homeroom)

Block 3 - Movie in gym
Block 4 - Movie in gym then back to class.