Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences at Your Child's School you both have the same expecta-

tions.

Thank the teacher

Thank the teacher for her time and

support of your child, as well as

for anything specific that she has

done to help your child.

AFTER THE CONFERENCE

Talk about the conference with

your child. Emphasize the positive

points, and be direct about prob-

lems that were discussed. If you

and the teacher created an action

plan, explain it to your child. Make

sure that your child understands

that you and the teacher created

this plan to help him.

Start working on the action plan

Set the action plan in motion. To

ensure that it is working, check

your child's behavior and school-

work on a regular basis. Ask your

child how he feels about school

and his schoolwork.

Keep in touch with the teacher Stay in touch with your child's

teachers. This will help you

strengthen the parent-teacher part-

nership, and will be an important

part of the child's success in

school. When a child sees that

parents and teachers are working

together, the child will understand

that his/her education is a top pri-

ority at school and at home.

Ask the most important ques-

tions early in the conference You may run out of time, especial-

ly if other parents are waiting to

have their conference after yours.

You can always schedule another

meeting with the teacher to cover

any points you didn't cover.

Respectfully discuss differences

of opinion If you disagree with the teacher,

respectfully explain why you disa-

gree. If you don't let the teacher

know about your differences of

opinion, the teacher may think that

you agree and will move on to the

next topic. Discussing your differ-

ences with the teacher may help

both of you find a more effective

way to help your child.

Create an action plan Ask your child's teacher for specif-

ic suggestions of ways that you

can help your child at home with

homework, reading, organization,

routines, behavioral issues, etc.

Make sure you understand the

teacher's suggestions, and ask for

clarification if you don't. This list

of suggestions will become the

action plan. Establish a way to

keep track of the child's progress,

as well as the best way to stay in

touch with your child's teacher —

through phone calls, emails, notes,

or meetings. Review the action

plan with the teacher as you end

the conference to make sure that

Be on time (Primary Dept.)

Get off to the right start: come to

the conference on time. Remember

that other parents may also have

conferences scheduled for that

day; if you arrive late, you have

may missed your conference alto-

gether. You should also plan on

ending the conference at the sched-

uled time or within a reasonable

time frame (Secondary Dept.) so

that other parents can start their

conference on time.

Be yourself Relax and be yourself. Remember

that you and the teacher both the

want the same thing: the very best

for your child.

Stay calm Stay calm during the conference.

Respectful communication will be

the most effective way to work

together with your child's teacher.

Getting angry or upset during the

conference will make it very diffi-

cult to have a positive conversa-

tion.

Ask for explanations of anything

you don't understand Listen carefully to what the teacher

says. If you don't understand

something that the teacher talks

about (such as an educational term

or an explanation of a school poli-

cy), don't be afraid to ask for clari-

fication. It is important for you to

understand what your child's

teacher is telling you.

February 2017 Volume 24 Issue 6

St. Anne’s School Newsletter P.O. Box SS 6256

Nassau, Bahamas

Website: aceaschools.org

Email: SAS_Edline@aceaschools.org

DATES TO REMEMBER FEBRUARY 1 Fee Statements posted for Trinity Term

2 BAISS Spelling Competition 4 Entrance Examination - Grade 7

(External students)

6—9 Anglican Diocesan Synod 6—9 Inter House Spelling Competition (Primary) 8 ACEA Parent Conference Day 9 BAISS Thanksgiving Service

9 PTA Meeting—7:30 p.m.

15—17 BAISS Track & Field Meet 17 NATIONAL RED NOSE DAY

20—22 Inter House Academic Competitions (Secondary) 23 –24 Choir Musical—The Fabulous 80’s 27 –28 WINTER BREAK/MID TERM

27th Entrance Screenings: Pre-K—Grade 5 & Gr. 8

MARCH

1st ASH WEDNESDAY—FULL SCHOOL MASS TRINITY TERM TUITION FEES DUE

City & Guilds (Pitman) Examinations (Grade 12) Payment Due for City & Guilds Summer Exam

5th Royal School of Music Examination

9th PTA Meeting 10th END OF REPORT PERIOD 2

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Dianne Ferreira-

James on the successful completion of your Master of Business Administration Degree! WELL DONE!

Jelissa Bocage, 8 Francis, on your 2nd Place finish in the BAISS Spelling Competition

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES are extended to the families of the late Carlos Adderley, Helen Ingraham, Sharon Thomas and Fensley Brown. Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You!

and some 50 other relay teams.

Only one relay team in the event

clocked in at 14 seconds ahead of

the Blue Waves.

Last year, the Blue

Waves (Omavi, Reaghan, Chel-

sea Brooks and Kristia Collie)

placed fourth with a time of

3:52:43.

Well done, Team!

PARENT ALERT BAISS TRACK & FIELD MEET

February 15 – 17, 2017

ALL students Grades 7 – 12 report to

The NEW Thomas A. Robinson Stadium

Friday February 17, 2017 @ 8:30 am.

Pick up 3:00 pm.

DRESS CODE: SAS Shirt or Red Nose Shirt with Jeans OR

School Uniform

NB. Student Admission: $2.00

General Admission: $5.00 VIP: $10.00

St. Anne’s School Relay Team takes the win at Marathon Bahamas 2017

BAISS TRACK & FIELD MEET

INTERHOUSE TRACK & FIELD

Primary Department: 1st— Peter (864 pts) 2nd— Paul (737 pts) 3rd— Francis (708 pts)

Secondary: 1st—Francis (1349 pts) 2nd—Peter (1224 pts) 3rd—Paul (1068 pts)

Combined 1st—Peter (2088 pts) 2nd—Francis (2057 pts) 3rd—Paul (1805 pts)

DIVISION GIRLS BOYS

6 yr old Aleah Curry Shervano Brown

7 yr old Zoey Knowles Makhai Cartwright

8 yr old Trinity George Denali McCarthy

9 yr old Nyah Seymour Daniel Archer

10 yr old Tiana Nixon Kenyon Johnson

11 + Vineva Paul Philip Gray, Jr.

Bantam Keianna Moss Micah Saunders

Junior Rojhna Tucker/Jasmine Knowles Davon Johnson

Intermediate Tyler Gray Derryn Johnson

Senior Shannea Ingraham Reaghan Cartwright

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With a winning time

of 3:09:40, the team comprised

of Omavi Collison, Philip Arm-

brister, Vincent Gardiner and

Reagan Cartwright, breezed

through the finish line of the

7th Annual Sunshine Insurance

Marathon Bahamas on Sunday

January 15 ten minutes ahead of

their nearest competition and

beating out 17 other schools

The Music Project: Encouraging Youth Participation in the Arts

Saturday February 4, 2017

Gates open @ 2:00 p.m.

Students: $10; Adults: $15 Come out and support our band...

Sound Waves.

Members are Rudolph Wilson—Trombone/Baritone

Jerusha Munroe—Alto Sax; Tyler Grey—Vocals;

Dezaria Mckenzie—Vocals; Khaya Farrington—

Vocals; Jessie Coakley—Drums; BrendaLee Mar-

tin—Keyboards; Michael Gilmore—Keyboards

Wear your SAS paraphernalia to show “WHO YOU

WIT!”

SCHOOL FEES Fees for the Trinity Term are due March 1, 2016. School fees are paid di-rectly into First Caribbean International Bank by cash or certified check, with the fee slip obtainable from the school. The amount is specified and must be paid in FULL. The bank will retain a copy, and hand two (2) stamped copies back to the payer. The payer keeps one copy as a receipt, and returns the other copy to the School.

est and weakest subjects?

4. What are some examples of

these strengths and weak-

nesses?

5. Does my child hand home-

work in on time?

6. What types of tests and

evaluations will my child

have to take this year?

The following questions are

examples that will help you

learn more about your child's

progress in school:

1. What is my child expected

to learn this year?

2. How will this be evaluated?

3. What are my child's strong-

7. How are my child's test-

taking skills?

8. Is my child participating in

class discussions and activi-

ties?

9. How are my child's social

skills?

10. Does my child seem happy

at school?

11. Have you noticed any unu-

sual behaviors?

SWIM INVITATIONAL RESULTS

Mr. Parker of the Music Department will be starting after school music classes starting the 8th of

February 2017.

These classes will specialize in students interested in instruments of the woodwind and brass fam-

ily as well as piano.

The cost of the classes are $125 per month with a registration fee of $30.

Registration will take place on Monday, February 6th between the hours of 3:30 and 4:30pm.

Spaces are limited so students will be signed up on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information, Mr. Parker can be contacted at cparker@aceaschool.org

Suggested Questions for Parent Teacher Conference Day

After School Music Classes

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1 St. Andrews SA 1589

2 St. Anne's School SAS 1125.5

3 St. John's College SJC 865

4 Hillel Academy HLP 509

5 Temple Christian TC 128

6 Bahamas Academy BA 111

7 Xaviers Primary XAV 60.5

8 Campion Academy CAM 26

9 Alpha Preparatory ALP 13

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. BROWN AND THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ON A SUCCESSFUL MEET, AND A FURTHER

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEAM FOR A 2ND PLACE FINISH! THANK YOU, PARENTS, STUDENTS AND

FRIENDS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

12. Has my child missed any classes

other than his/her excused ab-

sences?

13. Do you think my child is reach-

ing his/her potential?

14. What can I do at home to help

support his/her academic pro-

gress?

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February Birthdays Carl Campbell, Joan Forbes, Arlene Major, Raquel Pinder, Rosalene Rolle, Olivia Russell, Carla Smith, Kester Thompson, Cynthia Wells, Seth Adderley, Azaia Armbrister, Carlos Barr, Macnair Beneby Jr, Cameron Bethel, Prince Bootle Jr, Msanna Bosland, Mattaeo Bullard, Kirshanda Butler, Marissa Capron, Ayannha Cartwright, Deryn Cooper, Winton Cooper, Megan Deal, Regan Deal, Nia– Essence Demeritte, Nina-Simone Demeritte, Jaden Ferguson, T’meisseya Fisher, Valecia Fowler, Timothy Gray Jr, Andrenique Griffin, Raphelita Hanna, Keith Higgins Jr, Tristen Higgs, Keneisha Ingraham, Analise Johnson, Arrieon Johnson, Christon Joseph, Aryana Longley, Ianthie Mackey, Dai Major, Eryn Marshall, Brendalee Martin, Daly McCartney, Nicholas Nabbie, Tiana Nixon, Camille Rolle, Chelsea Rolle, Eric Rolle, Kasia Rolle, Tylar Rutherford, Palazia Saltelli, Milan Sands, Braedawn Smith, Cashea Smith, Kevannio Smith, Parker Smith, Giovanni Strachan, Keith Stubbs II, Adrien Symonette, Terrance Trotman, Michael Wallace, DiMaggio Watson, Veronique Watson, Perez Wilson.

DATE MOCK BGCSE / SAT (Grades 11 & 12) MOCK BJC (Grades 8 & 9)

February 20th 9:30 Issue Art Exam 9:30-11:00

Food & Nut 1A (Planning)

SATURDAY

MARCH 5th

Royal School of Music Exam

MARCH 6th – 10th SPANISH AND FRENCH SPEAKING EXAMS

(See schedules Rm 120, 121, 122)

MONDAY

MARCH 6th

CITY & GUILDS EXAMS

(See Schedules in Rm 217 & 218)

9:20 Issue Art Exam

1:30-3:00 Food & Nut 1A (Planning)

TUESDAY

MARCH 7th

CITY & GUILDS EXAMS

(See Schedules in Rm 217 & 218)

WEDNESDAY

MARCH 8th

TBA * Art – Food & Nut - Music

FRIDAY

MARCH 10th

TBA * Art – Food & Nut - Music

MONDAY

MARCH 13th

COMMONWEALTH

DAY

10:00-11:15 English Lang 2 (Aural)

12:00-12:45 Span / Fren 2 / 6 (List)

1:30-3:00 English Lang 1 Writing / SAT 1

TUESDAY

MARCH 14th

8:30-10:40 English Lang 3 Writ Comp / SAT 2

11:00-12:30 Mathematics 1 / SAT 1

1:00– 3:00 Religious Std 1 / PYS 1

8:30-11:00 *Food & Nut 2 (See schedule)

9:00-12:00 Art 1

12:00-3:00 *Food & Nut 2 (See schedule)

WEDNESDAY

MARCH 15th

8:30-10:30 Mathematics 2 / SAT 2

11:00-12:00 Span / Fren 3 / 7 (Reading)

12:30-3:15 Biology 1 & 2

THURSDAY

MARCH 16th

8:30-10:40 English Lang 4

11:00-12:00 Span / Fren 4 / 8 (Writing)

12:30-3:00 Mathematics 3

FRIDAY

MARCH 17th

8:30-10:40 Literature 1

11:00–12:30 Biology 3

1:00– 3:00 Religious Std 2

8:30-11:00 *Food & Nut 2 (See schedule)

9:00-12:00 Art 2

12:00-3:00 *Food & Nut 2 (See schedule)

MONDAY

MARCH 20th

8:30-10:30 History 1

8:30-11:15 Physics 1 & 2

8:30-11:15 Chemistry 1 & 2

9:00-10:30 English 1

11:00-11:30 Spanish 1

11:30-12:00 French 1

1:00–3:00 Religious Studies

TUESDAY

MARCH 21st

8:30-10:30 Food & Nut (T)/ Music (T) Tourism

10:45-12:45 Accounts 1

1:00-3:00 Literature 2

9:00-11:30 English 2

1:00–3:10 Health Science

WEDNESDAY

March 22nd

8:30-10:00 Physics 3

8:30-10:30 History 2

11:00-12:30 Chemistry 3

1:00-2:15 Geography 1

1:00-3:00 Economics 1 / Commerce 1

9:00-10:00 Mathematics 1

10:30-11:20 Spanish / French 2

11:25-12:15 Spanish / French 3

1:00–3:10 Social Studies

THURSDAY

March 23rd

8:30-10:00 IT (Set 1)

10:30-12:00 IT (Set 2)

12:30-2:00 IT (Set 3)

9:00-11:00 Mathematics 2

11:30-1:00 Food & Nut 2

12:00-3:00 Art 11

FRIDAY

March 24th

8:30-11:30 Economics 2 / Commerce 2

8:30-10:30 Geography 3 12:00-3:00

Accounts 2

8:30–10:00 Literature 1

10:15-11:30 Literature 2

1:00-3:15 General Science 1 & 2

MONDAY

March 27th - 31st

WORK STUDY WEEK – GRADES 10 & 11

CITY & GUILDS & MOCK EXAMINATION SCHEDULE 2017

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