Scooter/Bike Important Update

We would like to remind everyone that for the safety of all students, riding bikes, skateboards and scooters on school grounds during school hours is not permitted. This policy helps prevent accidents and ensures a safe environment for everyone during school hours as they arrive and leave at the end of the day. 

Please encourage your child to walk their bike or scooter once they reach the school premises (bottom of the hill). We appreciate your support in reinforcing this important safety measure. 

Due to the overwhelming number of scooters in our hallways, we are asking that if your child rides their scooter to school, please provide your child with a tire lock so that they can lock it up at the bike locks at the front of the school. 

Toys, Objects, Stickers, Plastic Ducks, etc. 

Reminder: Toys, personal objects, and other non-school items need to stay at home and not be brought to school. This helps us maintain a focused learning environment and prevents any distractions or mix-ups. Thank you for your cooperation!

Utensils 

This is a friendly reminder to please send utensils with your child for school lunches. Having their own forks, spoons, and knives will help ensure they can enjoy their meals comfortably. We do not have any utensils to share at the office. 

Terry Fox 

We will be leaving the school at 9:30am to walk down to Confederation Park. We will meet in the field beside the Rosemont Community Centre at 9:45am. We will begin running around the park at that time. 

How to get involved:

Toonies for Terry: Send in Toonies for Terry. Teachers will be collecting cash monies for the Terry Fox Foundation from now until the Sept. 26. 

Or

Donate Online:https://schools.terryfox.ca/71517

Orange Shirt Day – Thursday, September 26 

Please join us in wearing orange on Thursday, September 26. Students will spend time learning about the history of the residential school system and will honour Indigenous people in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30. 

Fun Lunches and Snacks are back! 

The first fun lunch is on Tuesday, October 1 from Subway (available to Grade 1 thru Grade 6). The first fun snack is on Thursday, October 17 with Mr. Pretzel (available for all grades - Kindergarten thru Grade 6). Volunteers are needed to run these events so look for the email to sign up. Register and order through Healthy Hunger.  Subway order deadline is Thursday, September 26 at midnight.

News from School Council 

Thank you to everyone who came out to our School Council meeting last Tuesday. Our next meeting will be October 15, 2024.

Orange Shirt Day Parent Resources

Where are the Children? Healing the Impacts of Residential School: https://legacyofhope.ca/wherearethechildren/

Orange Shirt Day: https://orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day/#story

Canadian Residential School History - A brief history of Canada and the Residential School System imposed on the indigenous people of Canada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFbLMNgTXeI&t=3s

 

Thank you,      

Andrea and Rebecca 

Key Dates  

September 17 School Council Meeting (6:30-8:30) 

September 25 Terry Fox Run (AM)

September 26 Orange Shirt Day Recognized 

September 27 Non-instructional day for students - No School (This is a Professional Development Day, and there is no school for all students.)
September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No School (There is no school for all students on Monday, September 30, due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday.)

October 1 Fun Lunch –Subway (Gr. 1-6)

October 11 Earth Rangers Presentation

October 15 Picture Day

October 17 Fun Snack –Mr. Pretzel (K-Gr. 6)

October 24 Student Learning Conferences (4:30 to 8:00)

October 25 Student Learning Conferences (8:00 to 12:00)