Author: Kim Teske
What’s Happening at Eardley?
We would like to wish everyone a fun, safe, healthy and happy March Break. We return to school on March 10. I will still be away at a wedding that week. If you need anything, please contact Catherine Clarke at cclarke@wqsb.qc.ca who will be replacing me during my absence.
Re-registration
The re-registration process will begin for all students from March 3-14 through Mosaik, the parent portal. Parents/guardians will sign into Mosaik and complete the registration online. Please see the attached supporting documents for Mosaik and the re-registration letter.
Report Cards
Report cards will be available on March 3 through Mosaik, the parent portal. Should you need support accessing the portal, please contact Ashley Kelly at the office.
Interviews
March 20 evening and March 21 during the day will be set aside for parents/guardians to meet with teachers. Teachers have already reached out to the families of those they would like to meet with. If you would like to meet with your child’s teacher and did not receive a request, please contact your child’s teacher.
Vaccination Letter
You should have received a letter regarding vaccinations from CISSSO this past week. Although every student received the letter, it is for those who were vaccinated outside of Quebec. Please have a look in your child’s bag if you did not receive the letter.
Symmes Registration Letter
Students in Cycle 3.2 (grade 6) received a course selection letter this week. Please make sure you return the letter to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. The letter is attached in case you need it.
Kindergarten 4 Registration
Registration for K4 cut off is March 21. We will begin notifying families of placement confirmation the following week.
French Sing-Along
You’re invited to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School for a sing-along hosted by Canadian Parents for a French. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Grade 6 Graduation Fundraiser
The grade 6 students will be holding a Cake Raffle on March 17. They will be looking for donations. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Thank you for supporting their fundraising efforts.
The grade 6 students will host Slime Making on March 12. See the attached flyer for sign up details. The deadline to sign up is March 11.
Home and School
Hotdog Lunch is March 14. Please see attached flyer for details.
Movie Night is on March 14. There will be two movies playing and canteen items available for purchase. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Subway Lunch will take place March 19. The order deadline is March 11. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Purdy Chocolate order deadline is March 26 at 5:00pm.
How to order :
- Go to purdys.com/fundraising
- Enter customer # 79260
- If you have any questions you can email eardleyhs@gmail.com
Ramen Hot Lunch will take place March 28. Please see the attached flyer for order information.
Bingo Night is April 16. Please see the attached flyer or link below to purchase tickets. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCMwhX4d07z3c_eUYBQQGr9t9ttHKX9r-it6HB_aOw0om0Vg/viewform
Pickle Vixen Fundraiser deadline is April 1 (no joke!). Please see the attached flyer or link below for order information. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpb2xfBeIQTPAb-ceJUrsnGxcPmkzImd65xGsbqabxSOmH2Q/viewform?usp=header
Library Visits
Classes have been visiting the public library regularly over the last few months. These visits will continue this month with the classes of Ms. Josie, Ms. Massey, Ms. Nancy and Mme Naomi all attending.
Have a wonderful break. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary School
Graduation Photos
Photomania will be here for Graduation photos on February 25. Please refer to the letter sent by your child’s teacher regarding tips for a good photo.
Hooked on School
Reminder that we will be partnering with Lord Aylmer and participating in a school walk to raise awareness for school perseverance. Students are encouraged to wear green!
Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is February 25. Students are encouraged to wear pink!
Governing Board
Our next Governing Board meeting is February 26 at 6:00.
Skating Days
The classes of Mme Pascale, Mr, Dilan, Mme Tanya, Ms. McMullen, Ms. Bharti and Ms. Massey will be heading to the rink for their next skating experience on February 24. Please send your child with their skates. Helmets are mandatory.
March Break
Reminder that March Break is approaching. The school will be closed the week of March 3-7.
Grade 6 Graduation Fundraiser
The grade 6 students will be hosting a bake sale to raise funds for their end of year graduation activities. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Canadian Parents for French
The Canadian parents for French are hosting a sing-along Saturday, March 15 at 10:30 am. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Home and School
Subway Day is February 26. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Corn Dog Day is February 28. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Winter Weather
With so much snow comes wet mittens and socks. Please consider sending you child some extra clothing and winter gear (labelled of course) to be kept in their school bags.
Indoor shoes
I’m often reminding children to wear their shoes in the halls. March Break is a great opportunity to check the sizes of indoor shoes.
Parking Lot
The Home and School continues to support the flow of traffic during peak times in the parking lot. This is a friendly reminder:
- Please remember to park in the spots closest to the school when using the parking lot.
- The accessible parking space is for permit holders only.
- Please use the “Kiss and Go” in the morning for drop off.
- Please do not stop to load/unload without pulling into a spot.
- Be respectful of each other!
School Fees
Thank you to all those who have already paid their school fees.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary School
What’s Happening at Eardley?
Snow Day School Closure
As you know, schools were closed on February 13 due to the weather. April 4 was originally a PD Day but will now become a regular school day. We will continue to remind you as the date gets closer.
Hooked on School Walk
We have rescheduled the community walk for Hooked on School to the 25th.
Registrations
Our registration day is over but you can still make an appointment to register new students. Please contact Kim Teske at kimteske@wqsb.qc.ca. If you have any friends in your area please let them know.
School Fees
Thank you to those who have already settled your school fee account. Please go to Mosaik, the Parent Portal, for your invoice. If you require support with the portal, please contact Ashley Kelly at Ashleykelly@wqsb.qc.ca. Should you require a payment plan or have questions about your school fees, please contact Kim Teske at kimteske@wqsb.qc.ca.
Cycle 1 Trip to the Museum
Students in Cycle 1 will be visiting the Museum of History on Friday, February 21. Please make sure students have a packed lunch for the outing. Should you have any questions, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.
Skating Dates
The classes of Ms. Nicole, Ms. Josie, Mr. Jay, Ms. Abell and Ms. Thompson will be skating on February 21.
Cross Country Skiing
Those who registered for the cross-country skiing event will be enjoying the day in the snow on February 20. Please make sure they have a lunch and any extra clothing that might be required for a day outside.
Report Cards
Teachers have begun working on report cards. There is a delay in interviews this term due to the placement of PD Days but teachers will reach out to those who they would like to meet with. Should you wish to meet with your child’s teacher, please do not hesitate to contact them. The interview dates are the evening of March 20 and during the day March 21.
Home and School
Fancy Dance is taking place tonight at 6:00pm.
Pasta Lunch is taking place on February 21. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Subway Lunch is taking place February 26. The deadline to order is February 18. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Governing Board
The next governing board meeting is March 26.
Inclement Weather
I want to clarify the inclement weather procedures for Kindergarten students. If it is -20 degrees, the students will spend some time outside but will not remain outside for the full adventure playground time in the morning. If it is -25 degrees, students will not go out at all.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary School
What’s Happening in Eardley?
Hooked on School
Hooked on School Days or les Journée de la perseverance scolaire is an initiative to bring awareness to and promote the importance of school. On February 13, Eardley will partner with Lord Aylmer in an awareness walk through our community. There will not be a separate permission form for this walk as it is covered by the community walk form.
Friendship Breakfast
We need your help. Our Friendship Breakfast is scheduled for the morning of February 14. We are looking for food donations to help make this very loved event come to life. Please see the attached flyer to see how you can support.
The Curious Wolves
Attached is 3rd edition of The Curious Wolves, Eardley’s entirely student led and created school newspaper.
Home and School
Fancy Dance is coming up on February 14 at 6:00pm. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Pasta Lunch is taking place on February 21. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Subway Lunch is taking place February 26. The deadline to order is February 18. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Family Activity Night
The Western Quebec Literacy Council will be taking place February 13 at 5:00pm for slime making. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Building Resilience
As parents/guardians, we want what is best for our children. In doing that, we often jump in to support when they struggle…makes sense, right? I attended a workshop with Tracey Vaillancourt last week on the impact of social media. There was a portion of the session that spoke to the importance of the skills developed while “in the struggle”. Seeking immediate relief during times of struggle or avoiding the struggle, actually increases anxiety which is what we are trying to avoid. The journey is just as important as the destination.
Registration
Kindergarten registration has officially begun. If you have a child who will be of age for 4 or 5-year-old Kindergarten, please reach out to Kim Teske at kimteske@wqsb.qc.ca. Kim will send you the registration information. When reaching out to Kim, please provide the name of your child currently enrolled with us. It makes it easier to track down your file since they are organized by student name.
February 11, there is a combined registration date arranged with Eardley and Lord Aylmer. You can go to 130 Frank Robinson (Lord Aylmer Junior Campus) to enroll your child between 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00.
School Fees
Thank you to those who have paid their school fees. The WQSB has begun the reminder process to settle outstanding accounts. You can find your invoice on the Parent Portal and you can pay your fees through your bank. Should you require assistance with the Parent Portal, please contact Ashley Kelly at AshleyKelly@wqsb.qc.ca. If you would like to make arrangements for school fees, please contact Kim Teske at kimteske@wqsb.qc.ca.
PD Days
We have PD Days scheduled on February 10 and 11 next week. Daycare services are available for those who are registered.
Illness
There are several bugs going around this time of year. Please see the attached infographic cheat sheet.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary School
Registrations for 25-26
Kindergarten registration will officially begin the week of February 3. If you have a child who will be of age for 4 or 5-year-old Kindergarten, please reach out to Kim Teske at kimteske@wqsb.qc.ca. Kim will send you the registration information.
When reaching out to Kim, please provide the name of your child currently enrolled with us. It makes it easier to track down your file since they are organized by student name.
February 11, there has been a combined registration date arranged with Eardley and Lord Aylmer. You can go to 130 Frank Robinson (Lord Aylmer Junior Campus) to enroll your child between 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00.
Skating Dates
Monthly skating dates for cycle 2 and 3 are upon us. One was today and the other is tomorrow, January 28.
Snow Much Fun
Date Change Alert- due to the cold weather creeping in, we are shifting our Winter Activity Day, Snow Much Fun to February 5.
Graduation Photos
Graduation photos will take place on February 25. You child’s teacher will send home a fly from Photomania with tips for the photos.
Report Cards
Term 2 ends on February 7. Report cards will be available on Mosaik March 3.
Interviews
Interviews will take place the evening of March 20 and during the day March 22. There is a delay between report cards being made available and interviews due to the placement of PD Days. Teachers will reach out to those they would like to meet with. Parents/guardians can also reach out to their child’s teacher if they would like meet.
Lunar New Year
Students are encouraged to wear RED on Wednesday, January 29 for Lunar New Year. We hope all who celebrate have a wonderful day.
Governing Board
The next Governing Board meeting is on January 29 at 6:00 online.
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation Week is from February 3-7. Our Home and School has a few tricks up their sleeves. I am hoping to also get you involved with your child. I will send out details once I have them lined up. I am thinking a question or questions about “What do you think Eardley (teachers, daycare staff, secretaries, classroom support, etc) really do?” The hope is to see what children respond. It could be cute, maybe even funny. Below is an example from the internet.
Family Activity Night
The Western Quebec Literacy Council is offering a SLIME Family Activity Night. Please use the link below to sign up.
Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide Prevention Week is from February 2- Please see the attached flyers.
The goals of Suicide Prevention Week:
- Raising awareness of the scope of the problem among the population and decision-makers
- Promote the resources available in Quebec
- Normalize reaching out for help
- Encourage people to talk about suicide openly and safely
Home and School
Subway Day- will take place January 29. Please see the attached flyer.
Grade 4 Vaccinations
Reminder that those grade 4 students who require vaccinations will be receiving them on Thursday, January 30.
Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions.
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary School
January 21, 2025
What’s Happening at Eardley?
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration will officially begin the week of February 3. If you have a child who will be of age for 4 or 5-year-old Kindergarten, please reach out to Kim Teske at kimteske@wqsb.qc.ca. Kim will send you the registration information. Further, a registration day has been organized on February 11 from 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm at 130 Frank Robinson (Lord Aylmer Junior Campus). We are working with Lord Aylmer and completing registrations together. After February 11, registrations will take place by appointment only. Again, please reach out to Kim Teske at the email noted above.
We require a minimum of 23 students enrolled in 4-year-old Kindergarten to maintain our current 2 class groups. If we receive more than 17 registrations (the class maximum) but less than 23 to operate 2 groups, there will be a lottery for the 17 spaces with those who have registered. The decision will be made at the end of May.
Please note that our staffing and class groupings are based on registration numbers so please try to complete registrations as early as possible.
School Fees
Thank you to those who have been settling their accounts or reaching out for payment options. There has been an influx of payments since last week. We still have a ways to go, so please visit Mosaik, the parent portal, to access your invoice. If you require support with Mosaik, please contact Ashley Kelly at AshleyKelly@wqsb.qc.ca. As mentioned last week, we would like to avoid the process of sending overdue accounts to collections at the end of the year.
Home and School
Pancake Lunch will be on January 24. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Day of Pink preorder will be accepted until January 27. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Subway Lunch will be on January 29. Please see the attached flyer for more information and visit the H&S website to order.
Family Activity Night
The Western Quebec Literacy Council will be hosting another activity night with a focus on Songwriting. Please use the link below to sign up. There is also a flyer attached. https://forms.office.com/r/4VWeJmvukg
Lost and Found
Thank you so much to Meagan, the parent who took it upon herself to organize the Lost and Found into bins. Things are much easier to look though. We appreciate it!
PD Day
Reminder that January 31 is a PD Day. Daycare services are available for those who are registered.
Bell Let’s Talk
Bell Let’s Talk day is January 22. Students are encouraged to wear their PJ’s. What better way to start your day in a good mental state then wear your comfy PJ’s?
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary School
January 13, 2025
What’s Happening at Eardley?
Dressing for the Weather
The cold weather is upon us. The cut off for students going outside for recess is -25 with the windchill. This is adjusted for Kindergarten students since much of their day is spent outside. We use the guide of -20 with the windchill do decide if they will stay out for the full time or come in early. We use the Weather Network site, set to the Aylmer, QC location. Please make sure your child is dressed for the cold weather. I would also recommend sending extra clothing, especially socks.
Registration
The week of February 3, we will begin the registration process for the 2025-2026 school year. We will send out more information once everything is finalized.
Outstanding Accounts
It is very important that we collect outstanding accounts. Thank you to those who have settled their school fee account or have made payment arrangements with our secretary, Kim Teske. I have begun to contact families individually. This is a timely process so if you have not yet settled your account or contacted Kim, I would appreciate it if you would. Please go to Mosaik, the Parent Portal for your account balance. Contact Ashely Kelly at the front office if you are struggling to access the parent portal. We would like to avoid sending these accounts to collections so please contact Kim to set up payments if needed.
Home and School
Family Bingo Night will be on January 17. Please see the attached flyer for more information and to confirm interest in attending the event. This event may be postponed due to limited interest.
Pancake Lunch will be on January 24. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Subway Lunch will be on January 29. Please see the attached flyer for more information and visit the H&S website to order.
PD Day
Reminder that January 31 is a PD Day. Daycare services will be available for those who register.
Governing Board
Governing Board will be held virtually on January 29.
Family Activity Night
The Western Quebec Literacy Council will be hosting another activity night with a focus on Songwriting. Please use the link to sign up. There is also a flyer attached. https://forms.office.com/r/4VWeJmvukg
Lost and Found
The lost and found is growing. Please make sure your child’s items are labelled so we can return them prior to donation. Photos will be sent out at the end of the month.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary School
January 6, 2025
What’s Happening at Eardley?
Welcome Back and Happy New Year! I hope you were all able to enjoy some time doing the things you love, with the people you love. We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Below are a few items for your information.
New Registration 2025-2026
Registrations will begin the week of February 3, including 4-year-old Kindergarten students. The last communication stated Kindergarten 4 registration will be later but there has been a change. More information will be sent out soon. Please do not contact Kim yet, we will let you know when the documents are ready.
Home and School
Home and School (H&S) is back at it. Attached in the January calendar and below are the upcoming events.
Hotdog Lunch will be January 10. Please see the attached flyer for more information and visit the H&S website to order.
Family Bingo Night will be on January 17. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Pancake Lunch will be on January 24. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Subway Lunch will be on January 29. Please see the attached flyer for more information and visit the H&S website to order.
Pizza Lunches resume next week for those who ordered.
Mazzola Hot Lunch
This is a reminder to order for January and February. Please see the attached menu.
Mad Science
Mad Science is available for those who are interested in this third-party lunch activity. We do not have enough registrations for the activity at this point. Mad Science will push back the start date to see if there are any more registrations. The flyer is attached.
Online Awareness
Attached is information provided by the RCMP in both French and English. This was shared by a parent and is simply to provide you with information to ensure you are aware of concerns that have been brought forward and monitoring your child’s online activity within some popular games. I do not know any information more than that provided in the information sheet but thought it important to share the information received.
Enjoy your final evening of the holidays. See you tomorrow!
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary
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What’s Happening at Eardley?
Five more school days until the holidays! Although the holidays bring with them a wave of excitement, it can also bring a wave of stress. People are tired, the weather is not always great, it’s cold, and there is a lot of added financial stress. As we close 2024 and move into the new year, we will be focusing on gratitude. Next week, students and staff will start their day with a prompt to reflect on what they grateful for. I will also share the prompts with you so you can continue the conversation at home. Further, I will be sending out a form with the prompt for you to share what you are grateful for (link below for Monday). On the last day, I will share the Eardley Gratitude responses.
Monday- Who is a person who has had a positive impact on your life?
Tuesday- What is the best quality about someone you really admire?
Wednesday- What is one of the best parts of your life?
Thursday- Where do you feel the most happy and relaxed?
Friday- What is a goal you are proud of? (only available until 12:00pm on Friday)
Registrations for 2025-2026
Registration will begin in early February for Kindergarten 5 students for the 2025-2026 school year. If your child is already attending Eardley, we will send out communication asking you to re-register your child. You may remember signing a form each year. Please note that the kindergarten 4 registration process is completely different. There will be a separate registration sent out for K4.
Winter Wonderland Week
This coming week, we will be celebrating the holidays with a different theme each day. I sent out the flyer last week but please see below for the recap.
Monday, December 16 – Festive Feet
Tuesday, December 17 – Holiday Hat or Hair
Wednesday, December 18 – Holiday Sweater (your most festive or favourite)
Thursday, December 19 – Dress for Joy (Wear what makes you happy)
Friday, December 20 – PJ Day
Home and School
Subway Day will take place December 18. Please see the attached flyer.
Movie Night is postponed due to little interest.
Winter Wear
Please label your child’s winter items. You would be amazed at the number of mitts, hats snow pants and even coats that turn up. If your child’s gear is labelled, we will get it back to them. It is a great way to promote independence and responsibility by teaching your child to put hats and mitts in their sleeve, pocket or bag. Having this routine at home will re-enforce the process here at school, meaning fewer lost items. Since there are 360 students at Eardley, staff cannot ensure that each mitten is securely put away.
Daycare Change-Person Responsible
When we return from holiday’s in January, Linda Morrissette will be replacing Anne Carbonneau as our Daycare Technician. Anne will be off awaiting hip surgery. Should you need to contact the daycare for any reason, Ms. Linda’s email address is lmorrissette@wqsb.qc.ca. Linda has been working in our daycare for many years and has been working closely with Anne in preparation for this change.
PD Day-Daycare
I’d like to remind everyone that there is a PD Day on January 6 and Daycare is CLOSED.
Governing Board
The next Governing Board meeting is December 18.
Mazzola Menu
Attached is the Mazzola menu for January and February.
Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary School
We are getting ready for the holidays and you can certainly feel the energy in the building. 10 more school days! Please see below for some of the happenings at Eardley.
Bus Routes
There will be construction on Rue Eardley from December 9-13, inclusive. Although the road in not closed, there may delays for buses 22, 30 and 201.
Reporting Absences
We appreciate all of you who are reporting your child’s absence to us. Please remember that your child’s teacher does not always check email before school starts. Please include the attendance email eardleyattendance@wqsb.qc.ca in your message to the teacher. This will save us a call to you when you have already reported the absence for your child.
Power Outage Follow-Up
Thank you everyone for your quick response to the message needing you to pick up your children last Tuesday. We appreciate your understanding and the fact that you all reacted on short notice to make arrangements. Thank you!
Home and School
Books and Breakfast will take place December 7 in the MPR. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
Hotdog Day will take place on December 13. Order deadline is December 11. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
Subway Day will take place December 18. Order deadline is December 10. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
Family Movie Night will take place on December 20. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
Eardley Swag is now available. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
Winter Wonderland Week- December 16-20
I know this is a week early but some people like to be prepared. Please see the attached schedule for daily themes we will enjoy the last week of school before the holidays.
School Fees
This is another reminder for school fees. Unfortunately, this is a dossier that gets sent to collections. If you cannot pay the fees in full, please contact Kim Teske, our amazing secretary, who will assist you with a payment plan.
Pick Up Line
When picking up your child at the end of the day, can you please stay on the sidewalk or grass? The bus drivers are concerned that parents/guardians are standing close to the buses during this time.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me should you have any questions, comments or concerns.
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary School
