Dear Parent/Guardian,
Please see below for details of what is happening next week.
Parking
Thank you to those who have been following drop off procedures. We have been working on ways to ensure everyone, and their vehicles, are safe during the busy times in the parking lot. We are currently working on a “Kiss and Go” for drop off. Once the process is ironed out, we will be sure to communicate the new procedures to you.
Curling
Curling des Collins is offering a free open house for students 12-17 on October 5 from 1:00-3:00. The aim is to promote the sport of curling. If you are interested, please see the attached flyer.
Community Learning Centre
We are pleased to announce that our Community Learning Centre is back this year along with Vanessa Turner, our Community Development Agent. Vanessa helps bring students into the community in fun and creative ways and partners with local organizations to help foster a sense of community both in and out of school. She often hosts events and workshops for families and parents. If you would like to know more and stay in the loop, sign up for her newsletter here: https://forms.office.com/r/EuWrKh041M!
Lunch Hour Activities
Teachers have created a list of potential lunch hour activities. Some, students will sign up at school while others, slips will be sent home (depending on the age). In addition, Mad Science will be offering a paid lunch hour activity program. Please see the attached flyer for more details about the program and how to sign up.
Progress Reports
You will have access to your child’s progress reports on October 15 through Mosaik. The reports will indicate a R (Red), Y (Yellow), G (Green) to inform you of your child’s progress thus far.
Muffin Monday
Our friendship breakfasts are such a huge hit with staff and students, we have decided to encourage the community event more frequently. On Monday, October 7, we will be having Muffin Monday. Students will gather as a school community, enjoy a mini muffin and time with together. We are ordering the PC, peanut free mini muffin from Provigo. Please contact your child’s teacher should you have any concerns.
Treat Sharing Policy
You will receive a permission form allowing your child to take part in food sharing and celebrations while at school. Please complete and return the form to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
Home and School Events
Attached you will find a Home and School Events Calendar for October. You will also find the flyers that support the events mentioned below.
If you do not have a credit card but are interested in ordering items, please reach out to Home and School directly, they can accept e-transfers for those in who need this option.
Dieleman Fundraising
Dieleman is a catalogue that parents/guardians will be able to shop, with a percentage of proceeds coming back to the school.
Subway Lunch
Home and School is offering a Subway lunch on October 23. The deadline to order is October 16.
Hotdog Lunch
Home and School is offering two hotdog lunches on October 11 (deadline to order is October 9) and October 30 (deadline to order is October 28).
Halloween Dance
October 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm, there will be a Halloween Dance.
Connecting Through Inclusion
If you are the parent/guardian of a child who has special needs and are looking for a way to connect with other families and get your children active, please click the link below. If will open a flyer and within the flyer a link to provide/gather more information, should you be interested.
I hope you have a lovely weekend. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
Julia Horner
