Paradise Intermediate
Weekly Update - November 1, 2026
Good morning Phoenix Families,
Welcome to November and another fun filled month at Paradise Intermediate. As always, we encourage our students to become involved in the many opportunities that are available throughout the year. Information regarding clubs, teams and events can be found on our website through our annoumcent link. We also encourage students to remain up to date regarding projects, assessments and evaluations this month by making use of our google calendar and by joining subject based google classrooms.
We look forward to another great month at PI!
Have a great week!
Admin Team - Paradise Intermediate
Important Dates
Tuesday, Nov. 3 - School Council Meeting @6:00
Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Study Hall
Wednesday, Nov. 4th - Picture Retake Day
Tuesday, Nov. 10th - Remembrance Day Assembly
Wednesday, Nov. 11th - School Holiday
Thursday, Nov. 26th - Powerschool Closes - Term 1 Report Card Preparation
Friday, Nov. 27th - School Professional Learning Day - No School for Students
Sunday, Nov. 29th - Term 1 Ends
Friday, Dec. 4th - Term 1 Reports Distributed
Monday, Dec. 7th - School Professional Learning Day - No School for Students
Tuesday, Dec. 8th - OPTIS opens
Tuesday, Dec. 8th - Holiday Concert - Grade 6
Wednesday, Dec. 9th - Holiday Concert - Grade 6
Thursday, Dec. 10th - Term 1 Family Interviews
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd - Last Day of School Before Winter Break
Daily Announcements
A reminder that our daily announcements are available anytime on our school website. This is a great source of information about upcoming dates and events for all the great things happening at P.I.
Professional Learning Days
There will be no school for students on Friday, November 27th and Monday, December 7th due to professional learning day for staff.
Term 1 Reporting
Reports for Term 1 will be distributed to students on Friday, December 4th.
Family interviews for Term 1 will take place on Thursday, December 10th. Students will be dismissed at 11:15 on that day. Interviews will take place between 12:00 - 6:00.
Optis will open for families to book appointments with our staff on Tuesday, December 8th at 3:00pm
Missed Assessments
If your child misses the scheduled date for a quiz/test, please reach out to the subject based teacher. Teachers will provide an alternate date and time for the quiz/test to be written. If your child misses the alternate date, a zero will be placed in Powerschool. If a student demonstrates learning of the missed indicators at a later time the 0 may be replaced with a mark.
Cafeteria Service
Cafeteria service has begun. Orders can be placed for each week by visiting School Food NL . Deadline for orders is each Wednesday at 11:55PM.
Reading of Print Accommodations - Enhancing Student Independence
To support student independence in learning, we are implementing assistive technology for students who require the Reading of Print accommodation. Moving forward, students will be provided with electronic or audio versions of assessments. Using headphones connected to their Chromebooks, students will be able to listen to the text being read aloud. This technology allows them to pause, replay, and control the pace of the assessment, enabling them to work at a speed that best supports their understanding and learning.
What to Ensure for Students Using This Accommodation:
Chromebooks: Students must bring their Chromebooks for assessments.
Charged Devices: Chromebooks should be fully charged before assessments.
Headphones: Students should have a pair of headphones they are comfortable using, whether over-ear or earbuds.
This approach empowers students to take greater control over their assessment experience, fostering independence and confidence in their learning journey.
Wall Of Honor - Remembrance Day
Paradise Intermediate will create our Wall of Honour again this as a way to honour students’ relatives who have served our country, past or present. Anyone who would like to submit a form for our display is encouraged to do so before Monday, November 2nd, 2026. Please see the attached memo and forms.
School Yearbooks
Our school yearbooks from last year have been distributed to those who ordered them last year. We do have a limited number of extra copies available for $20 each. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, please contact Ms. Fancey at lisafancey@nlschools.ca
School Photos - Retakes
Proofs for school photos have been distributed to students. Retakes day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th for anyone wishing to have a retake or for anyone who missed our original date for picture day.
Study Hall
Hey, Grade 7, 8, and 9 students, are you looking for a space to study or catch up? Join us for Study Hall starting October 6!
Study Hall is every other Tuesday from 2:45-3:45 PM in the LLC. We offer a quiet space for students who need to catch up on school work, study for upcoming assessments, and get a little extra help. Teachers are on hand to assist with Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and French. Students who are attending should bring their materials with them and have rides arranged for the pick-up time. If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Badcock, Ms. Fancey, or Ms. Sullivan.
Clothing for Outdoor Play
A reminder to all families that the weather is beginning to change but that we often still head outside for the second half of lunch for outdoor play. Please ensure that your child brings appropriate clothing to be able to enjoy this outdoor time to its maximum potential.