A warm hello Talbot Trail families. My name is Mr. Quaglia and I am your child's teacher for the 2013-2014 school year, along with the Grade 6 Team of Mr. Dougall and Mr. Girdler. Your child is in a class of 28 students, comprised of 13 boys and 15 girls.
Time for School
Please note the morning entry of 8:20 am and the afternoon dismissal of 2:45 pm. The two nutrition
breaks which are 40 minutes in duration, are from 10:05 to 10:45 am and from 12:25 to 1:05 pm.
School Supplies
A request for classroom items is forwarded at this time. Recommended and necessary resources include:
*$7 for a T.T. Agenda
*a pencil box or case
*Crayola markers
*a calculator
*a large glue stick
*a pack of sharpened pencils
*a small bottle of white glue
*a pack of colour pencils
*a small pair of scissors
*a geometry set
*a large glue stick
*a small bottle of white glue
*a pack of colour pencils
*6 duotangs
*loose leaf paper optional
Please do not send pens, white out, dictionaries, nor thick binders as these use up precious desk space.
Please do not send pens, white out, dictionaries, nor thick binders as these use up precious desk space.
Only Grades 7 & 8 will be allowed to secure lockers. As such, no lock is permitted.
P.E. Apparel
A daily gym component is in place for all students. As a result, indoor sneakers, loose and comfortable
clothing, and deodorant are essential items for the gym. Talbot Trail T-Shirts and Shorts will be made
available for purchase for those who wish to do so.
clothing, and deodorant are essential items for the gym. Talbot Trail T-Shirts and Shorts will be made
available for purchase for those who wish to do so.
Lunchroom
As I am sure you are aware, Talbot Trail is a Peanut-Free School. The children will be eating in the
classroom. For your child’s safety, please inform the school when special arrangements are made
to take your child out for lunch.
Assigned Teachers
Mr. Quaglia: Language Arts, Mathematics, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Health, and Dance
Mr. Girdler: Social Studies and Drama
Mr. Dougall: Science
Mme Aiello: French
Miss Tsafos: Music
Mrs. Lawler: Library
Timetable
Our 10 Day Schedule is tentative until reorganization day. That having been said, please be aware that assemblies
will be on Days 4 and 9 from 10:45 to 11:35 am, twice per month. One will be Student of the
Month and the other a Classroom Presentation. Library will be on Day 2, Music
on Days 2 and 7, and Gym periods on Days 1, 4, and 8.
Homework
Nightly tasks will be assigned regularly. Your child should expect 30 to 45 minutes of homework
three to four times per week.
Classroom Blog
Find our class updates on-line @ http://6qtrailblazers.blogspot.ca/ Families can check on nightly homework
tasks, projects, upcoming trips, and more.
Meet the Teacher
Our Open House will occur on Thursday, September 19th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. This year's format is
a barbecue. More information to follow.
In Closing...
Should you wish to speak to me personally, please phone the school at 519-969-9748.
Kind Regards,
Mr. E. Quaglia
