Dr. Ungar will be presenting virtually for parents (free!) on the 19^th of January at 7pm.  Please see attached PDF for registration.Link for registration:  https://cemhregistration.square.site/    Spots are limited!

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all well on this rainy PD Day. I have a short update for you, please see below.

Covid-19 Protocol – Updated

• Please see the below and attached for updated protocol.
• Pay attention to your child’s health and watch for the onset of symptoms such as:
  • Fever;
  • Coughing;
  • Loss of the sense of taste or smell;
  • Sore throat;
  • Runny nose;
  • Nasal congestion.
• If your child has a fever OR is unable to participate in group activities without unusual effort:
  • They must stay at home until the fever is gone;
  • They return to school when their health status allows them to participate in group activities.
• If your child has a cough, a soar throat, or nasal congestion:
  • They must wear a procedural mask until the symptoms are gone. (Except for children 5 and under).

Holiday Spirit & Eardley Food Drive

• Reminder of our 2022-2023 Holiday Drive.
• Please see the attached memos Holiday Drive Memo and Food Drive Memo to gain all necessary details to help an Eardley family in need this holiday season.
• Our Food Drive starts December 12 and kicks off with pantry items!
• We sincerely appreciate your kindness and support.

As always, I remain available should you have any questions or concerns.

Please enjoy the weekend ahead,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all well. I have an important update for you today, please see below.

Home & School Pancake Breakfast and Holiday Market

• Eardley Home & School invites you to join our Eardley community pancake breakfast & Holiday Market.
• December 10th, starting at 9 am.
• Come join us for pancakes, sausage, and a drink ( coffee, water, juice, hot chocolate, or tea available), and then shop at our holiday market. The market has 30+ vendors, Eardley swag to purchase, and our Holiday Grinch.
• Tickets are $8 per person.
• All proceeds go back to our Eardley Students & School.
• Come hungry. Leave happy 🙂
• LINK TO BUY TICKETS – Eardley Pancake Breakfast

Evaluation of Learning

• Please find attached a document shared by the Ministry of Education detailing Evaluation of Learning for the 22-23 school year.

PD Day – November 25^th, 2022

• Reminder to all parent(s) and guardian(s) that tomorrow is a PD Day.
• There will be no classes; daycare is closed

Family-Teacher Meetings 22-23

• Last chance to sign-up for Family-Teacher meetings taking place this evening and tomorrow.
• Please find attached the corresponding memo with all necessary details.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend ahead.

As always, I remain available should you have any questions or concerns.

All the best,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all well.  I have an important update for you this morning, please see below.

AM Drop Off

• With the uncertainty of Covid-19 and the start up of school, the protocol was for any student who walked or was dropped off to line-up outside the front entrance for 7:55am.
• With the colder weather arriving and our parking lot getting busy most mornings, we will now ask ALL walkers, bussers, and drop-off students to go around to the back of the school starting at 7:40am.
• Supervision starts at 7:40am each morning and once a student arrives (either by walking, bus or dropped-off) they will head to the back of the school for before school recess. The bell will ring at 7:55am and all students will line up with their class outside to be greeted by their teacher to head inside for the start of classes.
• Therefore, no students are to line-up outside the front entrance. They are all to report to the back of the building starting at 7:40am. Please note that supervision is not available until 7:40am. Dropping your child off before this time will result in a daycare charge
• If you arrive after the bell (7:55am), please pull into our parking lot, park and escort your child into the office to sign them in. This will result in a late arrival. Please DO NOT use or park in the bus lane at any time.
• This change takes into effect November 22, 2022.

Family Teacher Meetings

• Term 1 Family Teacher Meetings will be held during the evening of November 24^th and during the day of November 25^th.
• Please see the attached memo ‘Family-Teacher Meeting Term 1 Memo’ to find all of the necessary details.
• A reminder that sign-ups are broken up by English, French Immersion and Specialists. Please scroll through the sign-up to find the correct teacher and time.
• First Term Report Cards were available on Mozaik as of November 18^th, 2022. Please see the attached instructions to gain access. If you are having any challenges with Mozaik, please contact Stephanie Lelievre at SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca

Holiday Spirit & Eardley Food Drive

• Today marks our kick-off of our 2022-2023 Holiday Drive.
• Please see the attached memos Holiday Drive Memo and Food Drive Memo to gain all necessary details to help an Eardley family in need this holiday season.
• We sincerely appreciate your kindness and support.

Eardley Swag

• On Friday, November 17^th the students of Eardley received their latest Eardley Swag!
• All students were gifted with an Eardley toque to keep them cozy during the winter months.
• We look forward to seeing our staff and students sport their Eardley gear with pride!

PD Day

• A reminder that this Friday, November 25^th 2022 is a PD Day; there will be no classes & Daycare will be closed.

Grade 6 Grad Fundraiser – Purdy’s Chocolate

What: Purdy Chocolate Fundraiser

How: Order online at the following link

https://fundraising.purdys.com/1582985-101355

When: Order until Monday, November 21st, 2022

Delivery: Friday, December 16^th. Chocolate orders will be handed out at school, on December 16^th, to students who will then bring home them home. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pinkham at vpinkham@wqsb.qc.ca

As always, I remain available should you have any questions or concerns.

Wishing you all a lovely week ahead,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Afternoon Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you well and staying warm now that the cooler weather has arrived. I have an important update for you today, please see below.

Family-Teacher Meetings

• Term 1 Family Teacher Meetings will be held during the evening of November 24^th and during the day of November 25^th.
• Please see the attached memo ‘Family-Teacher Meeting Term 1 Memo’ to find all of the necessary details.
• A reminder that sign-ups are broken up by English, French Immersion and Specialists. Please scroll through the sign-up to find the correct teacher and time.
• First Term Report Cards will be available on Mozaik as of November 18^th, 2022. Please see the attached instructions to gain access. If you are having any challenges with Mozaik, please contact Stephanie Lelievre at SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca

Grade 6 Grad Fundraiser – Purdy’s Chocolate

What: Purdy Chocolate Fundraiser

How: Order online at the following link

When: Order until Monday, November 21st, 2022

Delivery: Friday, December 16^th. Chocolate orders will be handed out at school, on December 16^th, to students who will then bring home them home. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pinkham at vpinkham@wqsb.qc.ca

Ventilation @ Eardley

• A reminder to all parents and guardians that the Ministry of Education is recommending that whenever possible to open windows during teaching and recreation time to increase the air flow within the populated classrooms. Therefore, we are asking that you please send your child(ren) with an extra warm sweater to use during the Winter months.
• Please note that we are taking into account the extreme cold weather warnings.

Parent Committee Survey

• For Parent Committee to function, it is fundamental for the committee to understand parents’ concerns, priorities and opinions on the range of topics impacting their children. It is for this reason that the committee will regularly invite you, our parents, to respond to periodic EPCA surveys. Please take the time – usually five minutes or less – to answer the survey questions so that the committee can work more effectively in the interest of our English educational community in Québec.
• LINK – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7YFWCN<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FS7YFWCN&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cd00653ddf9394b3160c008dabc6d2343%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638029474172458626%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=duxSj0HkURSH7IPz0SsYw0z%2FnuoEV06j7w2G5jdIVQw%3D&reserved=0

Photo Retakes

• A reminder that photo retakes are on November 17^th, 2022.
• Class pictures will be taken on the 17^th as well.

As always, I remain available should you have any questions or concerns.

Have a lovely evening,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all safe and well after the warm weather this weekend. I have a short but important update for you this morning, please see below.

Home & School

• Eardley Home & School is back with Dieleman Fundraising!
• The Fundraiser has a closing date of November 15th !
• Giftwrap, treats, home items and more!
• All Fundraising proceeds go towards various Student & school needs as well as Events throughout the year.
• Register your children with an account and earn prizes!
• Follow the instructions and use our schools code (7501) to set up your account
• Share with friends and family.
• Should you need a helping hand to set up please feel free to message us directly via our Facebook page or email us at eardleyhs@gmail.com

First Term Academic & Attitude Progress

• First term ends on November 4^th, 2022.
• First term report cards will be available on the Mozaik Portal on November 18^th, 2022.
• Save the date – Family Teacher Meetings will be held during the evening of November 24^th and during the day of November 25^th. The meetings will be virtual using the Teams Platform.
• Any student not meeting competency expectations or at risk will receive communication from the school before the report cards are available for review.

Eardley Swag Day

• We have an upcoming Eardley Swag Day on November 4^th, 2022.
• Wear your Eardley swag OR represent with wearing our school colours – blue and white!
• We look forward to another successful Pep Rally!

As always, I remain available should you have any questions or concerns.

Happy Halloween to those who celebrate; stay safe while out trick or treating tonight.

All the best,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Afternoon Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you enjoying the Fall weather.  I have an important update for you today, please see below and attached.

Halloween @ Eardley

• Please see the attached Memo detailing all of the fun activities we have planned for Halloween this year.
• A small note – costumes are NOT to be worn tomorrow to school – only to the school dance from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

Grad Popcorn Fundraiser

• Please see the attached flyer – ‘Fundraiser Flyer October’
• When: Monday, October 31^st 
• What: Grade 6 Popcorn Fundraiser 
• How: Grad committee will visit all the classrooms during lunch in order to sell popcorn, no pre-ordering this year. Students will be able to choose between Dill and Butter popcorn flavours. Popcorn will cost $2.50, exact change is appreciated!
• The grade 6 graduating class thanks you for all your support!!

Reminder – 2022-2023 Consent Forms

• In previous years, the WQSB has asked for consent in three areas – publication, internet usage and releasing information to Centre Intégré de santé de Service Sociaux.
• In previous years this has been completed on the Mozaik Portal; unfortunately, this year the options were not available through the portal for you as the parent/guardian to consent.
• Therefore, the attached form has been sent home as a hard copy.
• We ask that you take the time to review the consent form and return it to the school by Monday October 24^th, 2022.
• This will ensure the continuation of services and allow the school to respect each parent/guardian’s consent based upon the three categories.

Reminder – School Travel Plan

• Eardley Elementary School is involved in the development of a School Travel Plan (plan de déplacements scolaire) by MOBI-O and the City of Gatineau.
• This project aims to improve the management of travels around the school, and to improve safety, with a focus on active travels (on foot, by bike, etc.) between home and school.
• Your answers as a parent/guardian are particularly important throughout this process.
• If you wish to participate, the survey is accessible at the following link: https://mobi-o.limesurvey.net/996213?lang=en

Reminder – Community Engagement

• This year Eardley Elementary has received new provincial funding to have a Community Learning Centre (CLC).
• The Community Learning Centre (CLC) approach is the creation and promotion of partnerships which provide a range of services and activities, during and after the school day, to help meet the needs of our learners, their families and the wider community. The aim is to support the holistic development of our students, families and communities.
• In order to understand and meet the needs of our learners we need to hear from you – the parents & guardians. We are asking for you to participate in this short (five minute) survey to better understand the needs of our community
• SURVEY LINK – https://forms.office.com/r/mTFNBiM6Qa 

Reminder – Halloween Dance

• A reminder that our Halloween Dance is next Friday, October 21^st from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
• A parent/guardian must accompany any student(s) attending the dance for the duration of the dance.
• Siblings are encouraged to attend (that includes previous students who have graduated).
• Concession stand will be available.
• We can’t wait to see your Halloween costumes!

As always, I remain available should you have any questions or concerns.

Please enjoy your evening and I hope to see you tomorrow at the dance,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all well on this rainy Wednesday. I have a short but important update, please see below.

School Travel Plan

• Eardley Elementary School is involved in the development of a School Travel Plan (plan de déplacements scolaire) by MOBI-O and the City of Gatineau.
• This project aims to improve the management of travels around the school, and to improve safety, with a focus on active travels (on foot, by bike, etc.) between home and school.
• Your answers as a parent/guardian are particularly important throughout this process.
• If you wish to participate, the survey is accessible at the following link: https://mobi-o.limesurvey.net/996213?lang=en

Community Engagement

• This year Eardley Elementary has received new provincial funding to have a Community Learning Centre (CLC).
• The Community Learning Centre (CLC) approach is the creation and promotion of partnerships which provide a range of services and activities, during and after the school day, to help meet the needs of our learners, their families and the wider community. The aim is to support the holistic development of our students, families and communities.
• In order to understand and meet the needs of our learners we need to hear from you – the parents & guardians. We are asking for you to participate in this short (five minute) survey to better understand the needs of our community
• SURVEY LINK – https://forms.office.com/r/mTFNBiM6Qa 

School Day Schedule

• A friendly reminder to all parent(s) & guardian(s) that the school bell rings at 7:55am. The students have travelling time from 7:55am – 8:00am and first period starts promptly at 8:00am.
• Any student arriving after the bell will be considered “late” and will be recorded as so.
• Frequent late arrivals are occurring which is disrupting the morning routine.
• We ask for your support in ensuring students are arriving to school on time.

Halloween Dance

• A reminder that our Halloween Dance is next Friday, October 21^st from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
• A parent/guardian must accompany any student(s) attending the dance for the duration of the dance.
• Siblings are encouraged to attend (that includes previous students who have graduated).
• Concession stand will be available.
• Please see the attached poster with more details.
• We can’t wait to see your Halloween costumes!

As always, I am available should you have any questions or concerns.

Enjoy the remainder of your week and we look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary