Aronhiatékha

Kanehsatà:ke Schools’ mission statement is to promote a challenging academic program in which children develop their potential. The students’ education will incorporate their cultural identity, promote respect for self, others and community and will be delivered within a safe, nurturing environment.

Principal: Carrie Brisson

Click here for important dates in Aronhiatékha's 2007 school calendar. (Note: you will need Javascript enabled to view the calendar.)

Superkid Program

Through the Superkid program Aronhiatékha encourages students

to arrive at school on time
to not miss school days unnecessarily
to make sure homework is always done
to not have detentions throughout the month

Students are awarded a certificate at the monthly Superkid assembly and are given a free period to participate in a special activity. When possible, the school also awards them with a small treat such as popsicles or ice cream. If your child should happen to make the list, you are encouraged to tell them that you are proud.

Catch of the Day Program

The Catch of the Day program is the school's way of teaching students to live courteously and conscientiously. Students who exemplify these traits are awarded with a Catch of the Day certificate when teachers notice them doing something especially kind, helpful, or responsible. During the school's monthly Superkid assembly 5-10 names from the Catch of the Day program are picked and those students are awarded a small treat.

Ice Rink

Aronhiatékha has access to the ice rink behind the school thanks to the Recreation Department. For safety reasons, only children who can tie their own skates and can actually skate will be permitted to use the ice rink. Students must bring and wear a helmet while on the ice. Please make sure your child's name is written on all their equipment. The following skating schedule is being used in order to properly watch out for the safety of the children.

Students from Grades 1-2-3 can skate during lunchtime on Tuesdays. Grades 4-5-6 can skate during lunchtime on Thursdays.

Healthy Eating Program

Aronhiatékha has partnered with the Kanesatake Health Center Inc. to help encourage healthy eating habits. Aronhiatékha believes that children who eat breakfast do better in school and are more likely to participate in physical activities. Children who are encouraged to adopt healthy eating habits at school tend to eat healthier in general. Some suggestions for quick and healthy breakfasts are:

Cereal
Yogurt
Fresh fruit
Trail mix (nuts, dried fruit, pretzels)
Breakfast bars

Traditional breakfast ideas:

Eggs, French toast, waffles or pancakes
Cold cereal and milk
Hot cereal such as: oatmeal or Cream of Wheat (try some dried fruits or nuts on top)
Whole grain toast, bagel, low-fat muffin, or English muffin with cheese
Yogurt with fruits or nuts
Fruit smoothie, such as strawberry

Healthy snacks:

A glass of low fat milk
A few Graham crackers
An apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins
Some dry cereal

Recipe: Super Strawberry Bars:

1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup strawberry jam

Coat an 8" x 8" square pan with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix everything together except the jam. Take out 2 cups of the mixture and press into bottom of pan. Make sure to cover the whole bottom of pan. Spread the jam over the mixture. Spread leftover mixture over jam, making sure to press it down lightly. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Cut the bars into 12 squares and enjoy!

Once a month Aronhiatékha hosts a special breakfast to help make sure students eat a healthy breakfast. In the past, the school has served a continental breakfast and a pancake breakfast. This has been made possible due to the generosity of the Kanesatake Health Center Inc.