STAY IN THE KNOW!
Each Friday, the ‘Brant Weekly’ update is sent by email, posted on the school website, and made available via the UGConnect app →
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS AT BRANT AVENUE PS
come to school on time and ready to learn
follow the established rules to be safe, be kind, and work hard
keep their hands to themselves, walk in the halls, and look out for others
use respectful words and don’t swear or say mean things to staff or students
get to work right away and complete assignments to the best of their abilities
speak up when someone or something is bothering them
tell an adult when they need help solving a problem, especially on the yard
admit when they make a mistake and work to correct it
not have items (e.g., toys, phones, electronic devices) that distract from learning
We are so grateful to our families for being partners with the school. When we all work together and have consistently high expectations, students rise to the challenge!
DATES TO NOTE
Wednesday, February 4th - Winter Walk Day
Thursday, February 5th - National Sweater Day
February 9th-12th - Candygram Sales, $1.00 each
Friday, February 13th - Spirit Day: Wear pink/white/red
Winter Play Day: The Brant Olympics will be held during the week of Feb 17-20 (the exact day will be determined based on weather - stay tuned for a phone call!)
Monday, February 16th - Family Day, no school
Tuesday, February 17th - Random Act of Kindness Day
Thursday, February 19th - Report Cards go home
Friday, February 20th - Live Free Day (Snack Program Fundraiser)
Wednesday, February 25th - Pink Shirt Day: Stand Up Against Bullying
Go Brant Bears!
Have any questions, comments, or concerns? Please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Every Day Counts: Attendance Matters
How many days has your child missed? Even if each day absent was for a really good reason, it quickly adds up. Check the top right corner of the Term One Report Card when it comes home on February 19th.
Just 9 days is considered ‘chronically absent’ because that’s 10% of the school year so far. That averages to missing a day of school every two weeks or so. Every child should come every day they can.
Most students in our school have fewer than 8 absences.
You’re building great habits, Bears!
Be On Time, Stay All Day!
Being even a few minutes late can throw off your child’s day. They miss out on the chance to connect with their friends and get settled. The teacher has to repeat instructions each time someone is late, which disrupts everyone.
Arrive at 8:45 Stay until 3:15
Days absent or late:
0-8 days = on track → keep it up! come to school daily unless you’re too sick
9 days = 10% absent → chronically absent, which negatively impacts learning
19 days = 20% absent → getting back into the habit of daily attendance matters
more than ever!
28 days = 30% absent → over a month missed - let us support you and your child
We can help!
For students struggling with attendance, the UGDSB offers many supports including access to Attendance Counsellors, Social Workers, referrals to community agencies and support staff in schools. We can work together to ensure students keep connected and on top of their learning for periods when they have to be absent from school. Families don’t have to do this alone - we’re a team!
When we're together regularly, magic happens!