Introducing Focused Intervention

Dear Parents & Guardians, The Early Learning and Primary teacher team in the English division at General Lake are excited for some upcoming initiatives in our JK/SK and SK/1 classes. Due to increased student enrollment, we are happy to announce additional support and opportunities which include smaller group numbers by 35% with focused intervention in the areas of language and math. Initiated by Superintendent McCann-Kyte and Principal Deb Legault, teachers Mrs. Slepica-Stewart, Mr. Mitch Blimkie and Mrs. Lisa Conway in collaboration with Ms. Steph Calver, the Special Education Resource Teacher, will be developing and implementing differentiated language and math programs for your child to meet their individual programming needs. The new program begins Monday, March 24th. Please note your child’s homeroom teacher will not change although for the language and math instructional component of the day your child will be with __________________________. The students will continue all other subjects with their homeroom teacher. We are looking forward to this exciting prospect for our students as we implement this new and innovative teaching model that promotes focused intervention and increased learning opportunities in a small group setting. As a welcoming group activity all students and teachers will join Mrs. Slepica-Stewart’s class with their Out of Hibernation Celebration this Friday, March 21. Students should wear their pajamas and bring their favourite teddy bear. Pancakes will be provided! Students will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with all team members and the three classrooms at the end of the hall where their language and math groups will be conducted. Do not hesitate to contact any of the team members if you have any questions or concerns, Sincerely, Deb Legault, Principal Nancy Slepica-Stewart, Mitch Blimkie, Lisa Conway, Classroom Teachers Steph Calver, Special Education Resource Teacher