The recess reflection room has been up and running this week. It has been running smoothly and students have been supported, continuing to learn about respectful and co-operative behaviors at school. If you do receive blue reflection sheet home with your child please do take a few moments to talk to your child about what they learned from the experience. Let’s all work together to make Garden a respectful and caring environment for all.
Our students and staff have been working on two “Garden’s Grateful” bulletin boards. One is located on the first floor at the bottom of the stairs and one is next to the library. The next time that you are in please feel free to take a glance at these walls to see what students are truly grateful for at Garden. We do have so much to be grateful for.
The Toronto and Region Conservation monitors’ hazardous ice conditions as thaw begins and are reminding everyone to be very careful around all bodies of water. The first hint of warming weather and the promise of spring thaw can bring extreme danger to the shores and surfaces of streams, rivers, ponds and lakes, according to Toronto and Region Conservation.
As warmer temperatures arrive, stream banks become increasingly slippery and unstable. Lake and river ice weakens, becoming thinner or with higher flows breaking with little or no warning. During this time, the potential for flooding and ice jamming is high.
Higher, faster-flowing water and extreme cold temperatures combine to create increased dangers on or near rivers, streams and ponds for people wishing to enjoy the seasonal changes. Parents and caregivers are being asked to keep children away from stream banks, ponds and lakes.
Have a great weekend.
Ms. Hardy
"No legacy is so rich as honesty." - William Shakespeare
