Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all enjoying the beautiful weather. I have a short update for you this morning regarding our Front Office Staff, please see below for some exciting news.

I am thrilled to welcome back Stephanie Lelievre to her Office Agent position for the 22-23 school year. Stephanie’s first day back at Eardley will be Tuesday, September 6^th. Please note that there have been changes to dossier organization and therefore, please see below for who to contact and when.

Kim Teske will be in the front office from 7:30am – 10:00am. Kim Teske will be in charge of student school attendance. If your child(ren) will be absent, please email Kim Teske @ kimteske@wqsb.qc.ca

Stephanie Lelievre will be in the front office from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Stephanie Lelievre will be in charge of all end of day routines/changes.  Therefore, starting September 6^th, if there is an end of day change please email Stephanie Lelievre @ SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca

For all other dossiers/organization, please refer to the chart below.

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

Please join me in welcoming back Stephanie Lelievre!

Have a wonderful long weekend ahead,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all enjoying the first few days back! We here at Eardley are settling into the new year and are enjoying hearing all of the student voices filling our halls. I have a short update for you this morning, please see below and attached.

Welcome Back Video

• Please see the link below for our Welcome Back Video.  Meet all returning and new staff!
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Hbs_AbsFg

Welcome Back BBQ

• DATE CHANGE – Please note that our Welcome Back BBQ will now take place on Wednesday, September 14^th.

Water Boil Advisory – Aylmer Sector

• As some of you may know, there is a water boil advisory in the Aylmer sector until further notice.
• We have taken swift action – ALL water fountains are closed until further notice.
• Water has been delivered to the school for safe consumption – don’t worry, we will keep your child(ren) safe and hydrated!

Homework Policy

• Please find our 22-23 Homework Policy.
• We believe in fostering authentic moments of learning outside of the classroom.  Allowing our students to take the knowledge they learned throughout the day and apply it to real life situations. For more information, please see the attached document.

Understanding Your Child’s Assessment

• Throughout the year your child will go through varying assessments that check for understanding. Please find attached a document that explains the different types/styles of common assessments that will be completed this year.
• Please note that a more detailed document will be shared with you by your child’s homeroom teacher describing the assessment structure outside of common assessments.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Wishing you a lovely (cooler) Thursday ahead,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all enjoying the last few moments of summer. We are beyond excited to welcome our students back for another successful school year.

Attached you will find our school re-opening guide.  This guide is chalk full of information pertaining to school organization.  Please review the document carefully. A reminder to all parent(s) & guardian(s), all homeroom teachers have until today, August 29^th to contact and introduce themselves either by phone or via email.  Therefore, if you have not heard from your child’s teacher, please do not worry – it’s coming!

You will also find attached the UPDATED Parent-Guardian Portal Instruction Guide. You will need your child’s permanent code to access the information on the portal.  If you do not have this information, please contact Jenna Robertson – jrobertson@wqsb.qc.ca

Please also find attached an offering from our WQSB central librarians for an evening of fun & stories!

Our 22-23 school Code of Conduct is attached for your review. This document is also posted on our school website.

Welcome Back Video – Our Eardley Welcome Back Video will be posted LIVE tonight on our Facebook, TikTok & website. Don’t forget to check it out and see what we have been up to!

Website – https://eardley.westernquebec.ca/

Facebook – Eardley WQSB

TikTok – @eardleyelementary

Wishing you all a wonderful last day of summer filled with fun.

All of us here at Eardley are eagerly awaiting your arrival tomorrow!

Sam Halpin & The Eardley Staff

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all enjoying the last few days of summer.  We here at Eardley are working hard to welcome our students back on August 30^th. This email is strictly to update you on transportation negotiations. A further communication will be sent with organizational information to prepare families for the return to school.

Transportation Update –

• Eardley Elementary will have ALL busses running for the first day of school.
• Bussing information will be available on the portal by Monday, August 29^th.
• If you have not already informed the school of your child(ren)’s end of day routine, please contact Jenna Robertson at  jrobertson@wqsb.qc.ca.  Please also inform your child’s homeroom teacher.
• If you have any questions or concerns regarding Transportation, please contact Jenna Robertson – jrobertson@wqsb.qc.ca.
• If you have not already requested transportation, please note that a new request takes 5-10 business days. Therefore, if you are making a new request transportation will NOT be organized for the first day of school.
• All new requests are to be sent to Jenna Robertson – jrobertson@wqsb.qc.ca.

Great news all around!

Here’s wishing you all a lovely weekend ahead,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all well.  We are getting closer and closer to another school year. The Eardley team is eager to see our students’ smiling faces and are working hard to get everything organized for the first day of school.  I wanted to send a general communication, as I have received multiple inquiries on the first day of school, supply lists, daycare, Covid-19 and transportation. Please see below for important information.

Eardley Teaching Staff 2022-2023

K-4 Heather Wilfong

K-4 Nancy Cloutier

K-5 English: Josie Sabourin & Carm Reino

K-5 French Immersion: Heidi Plesz

English Program

Kelly McGuire

Jennifer McMullen

Jason Goss

Laura O’Rourke

Victoria Barrett

Valerie Pinkham

Amanda Matthews

French Immersion Program

Roxana Tiron-Baleanu

Lynna Lavoie

Tanya Molenaar

Stephanie Anderson

Catherine Clarke

Nicole Coffin

Pascale Papin

Mirella Bertea

Carol Devine

Resource Team

Hannah Patrick

Nicole Coffin

Pascale Papin

Physical Education Team

Sherry McCorkell

Nina Saunders

French as a Second Language

Megan Kuchinsky

Camille Grevier

House Keeping

• Please note that Stephanie Lelievre is no longer our Office Agent.  We are currently looking for a qualified candidate to replace her.  In the meantime, Jenna Robertson will be helping with the front office. For all inquiries regarding transportation, school supplies, mozaik parent/guardian portal, school fees, school medication/allergies and/or Covid-19 protocol please contact Jenna Robertson directly at jrobertson@wqsb.qc.ca

Eardley Calendar 2022-2023

• Please find attached the Eardley Calendar.
• First day of School is August 30^th, 2022 for Cycle 1 to Cycle 3.
  • Please note that your child’s homeroom teacher will contact you by Monday, August 29^th to discuss the first day details and outside meeting spot.
  • To make the first days of school a bit easier on everyone, we will allow parent(s)/guardian(s) to escort their child and stay in the school yard for the first 20 minutes of school. Each homeroom will be assigned a specific area in the back of our school yard. This information will be released when your child’s homeroom teacher calls next week. This way, you can meet your child’s teacher and say hello for a few minutes and then say goodbye to your child. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will not be allowed in the school.  We will be out in the yard at 7:45am.
• For all kindergarten groups: K4 and K5, the schedule was mailed to you in mid-August, which includes your child’s specific schedule:

• Tuesday, August 30:  meeting with teachers – by appointment – parent/guardian AND child are encouraged to attend.
• Wednesday, August 31:  one half of each of the Kindergarten classes will attend the full day (date identified in the mailed letter)
• Thursday, September 1:  the other half of each of the Kindergarten classes will attend the full day (date identified in the mailed letter)
• Friday, September 2:  all kindergarten students are at school
• If you have any questions concerning the staggered start, please contact Kim Teske at kimteske@wqsb.qc.ca

Covid-19 Protocol

Here is the most recent return to school plan from the Ministry and Public Health:

• https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus – general information (symptoms, isolation period etc.).
• https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/guidelines-education-covid – education specific information.
• Highlights –
  • Procedural masks are no longer required to be worn by any grade level or staff.
  • WQSB will still provide masks to those who wish to wear them. *Kindergarten & Cycle 1 parents/guardians – if you wish for your child to wear a mask, please discuss this with your child’s homeroom teacher to help us in preparation and planning*
  • A ONE TIME at home rapid testing kit will be sent home with ALL students at the beginning of the school year. Once we have received our kits and they have been distributed, a communication will be sent home.
  • Rapid Testing at school will still occur – consent from parent/guardian is mandatory for a rapid testing.
    • Consent forms will be sent home during the first week. If you would like to give permission, please fill out and return. Consent will be valid for the entirety of the 22-23 school year.
    • Protocol will be as follows:
      • Child displays symptoms
      • Child assessed and sent to the office (no isolation room).
      • Front office will call parent/guardian for pick-up & CONSENT for rapid testing (we will always confirm consent, even with the returned consent form on file).
      • Child goes home (not siblings) and are monitored. If symptoms disappear, they may return the next school day. *Exception, your child must be fever free without the aid of medication for 24 hours*

Bussing Information & Portal

For all new families and students: Please set up your Mozaik Portal Account. You will need your child’s permanent code, so please contact Jenna Robertson at jrobertson@wqsb.qc.ca or 819-684-5955 if you do not have it accessible.  The guide to set up your account is attached to this e-mail.  Please use the e-mail address that you have provided to the school in order to link your account.

All Transportation Families

• Bussing contracts are still in ongoing negotiations.
• We will be receiving updated information early this week.
• If not successful, a drop-off and pick-up contingency plan will be organized and communicated before the start of school.
• If successful – bussing information will only be accessible through the Mozaik Portal and will be available on the portal on August 25.
• If you have not already informed the school of your child(ren)’s end of day routine, please contact Jenna Robertson at  jrobertson@wqsb.qc.ca.  Please also inform your child’s homeroom teacher.
• Please stay tuned…

School Fees  will be invoiced at a later date, details to follow.

Holiday Monday, September 5^th  is a holiday, school and daycare are closed.

Daycare

The Daycare staff is excited to be working with your children this year, and Daycare is open on the first day of school.  They are working hard to develop exciting programs this year.  If you have any inquiries or need to contact the daycare, please call the school or email Anne Carbonneau at acarbonneau@wqsb.qc.ca.  Anne will be sending important information specific to daycare soon.

Recess Equipment

The school will be accepting donations of recess equipment starting the first day of school.  This is to accommodate the various interests of our students and help to provide a dynamic and innovative play experience during recess. Suggestions for donations: footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, hoola-hoops, chalk, Frisbees etc. If you have a donation, please drop the item(s) off at the front office.

Welcome Back BBQ, Meet the Staff, Governing Board and Annual General Assembly

September 7^th, details to follow.  We’re back in person!

Website  Our school website has a lot of information about the school that you may find useful.  Please visit at

Please feel free to contact the school should you have any questions or concerns.   We want every child to have a positive start to the school year.  On behalf of the staff at Eardley Elementary, we are all looking forward to seeing you soon.

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Afternoon Eardley,

We hope everyone has had a wonderful summer holiday.

Please see the very important letter from our Director General, Mike Dubeau regarding transportation for the 2022-2023 school year.

We will keep you updated as new information becomes available.

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all enjoying the first few days of summer with your child(ren)! We did it, we successfully ended another school year. Thursday was filled with excitement, laughter and smiles from students and staff alike. I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your families well as you enter into summer mode.

Final Report Cards

• Five-Year-Old Kindergarten – Cycle 3.2 report cards will be available on the portal as of June 30^th. Please find the attached instructions to access the reports.
• Four-Year-Old Kindergarten – all final report cards will be mailed on June 30^th, 2022.

Goodbye to Stephanie Lelievre

• As some of you may know, Stephanie will sadly be leaving us this year to pursue her next chapter; going back to school. I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Stephanie for her dedication to making our school a safer and happier place. Stephanie was always smiling and ready to help; her positive energy has helped me (and I am sure you) in more ways than anyone knows. Eardley will surely be different without Stephanie, but this is not a goodbye, just a see you later. Please help me in wishing Stephanie well as she enters this new chapter. Good luck, Stephanie!

Lost or Leftover Student Items

• If you believe that your child(ren) left items at school on the last day, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher, along with Stephanie Lelievre by June 29^th, 2022. They will help coordinate any misplaced or forgotten items.

2022-23 IEPs

• 2022-23 draft IEPs will be sent home early September for parent/guardian review and signature.
• 2021-22 evaluated IEP goals were sent home with your child on the last day of school.

2022 – 2023 Calendar

• Please find attached the 2022-2023 Eardley Calendar

Suggested Supply Lists for 22-23

• Please find attached, by cycle, the 2022-2023 suggested supply lists.

Thank you for your continued support and appreciation throughout another school year!

Here’s wishing you all a happy and safe summer filled with long lasting memories.

See you in August,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all safe and well. We are well into wind down mode here at Eardley and look forward to celebrating in true Eardley style over the next five school days! Please see below for a short but important update.

Grade 6 Graduation – CONFIRMED, June 17th

• The official call has been made, we will be going ahead with our graduation festivities tomorrow, June 17^th!
• We ask that you keep the attending members to immediate family, as we are broadening our parameters this year due to easing of Covid-19 protocols.
• Please read the graduation memo carefully, as it indicates the time for each homeroom class with regards to the ceremony and grad walk. *we ask that all graduates arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled time to allow for smooth preparation & transition*
• Parents/Guardians – our parking lot will be open and free for you to park on site.
• Refreshments, swag bags and a photo booth will be ready and waiting for our stylish grads!
• We can’t wait to celebrate in true Eardley style!

End of Year Spirit Events

• Please find attached our memo detailing all of the fun activities we have planned for the last week of school.
• Get ready to show your Eardley Spirit!

School Medication

• A reminder to all parent(s)/guardian(s) who have medication at the school to please make an appointment with Stephanie Lelievre to pick up the medication. The last date to pick up medication will be June 27^th, 2022.
• Stephanie can be reached at SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca

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

Wishing you all a lovely day ahead,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all well. It’s hard to believe but we are thirteen school days away from the end of the year! I want to take this opportunity to thank you, the parent/guardian community for your endless support throughout this school year. Through challenging times your positivity, appreciation and care allowed our team to focus on what truly matters – your children. So from all of us here at Eardley, thank you!

I have a short update for you today, please see below.

Eardley Swag

• Our schoolwide Eardley swag has been delivered and organized by class!
• Each child will be coming home with a new Eardley t-shirt.
• Don’t forget, wear your Eardley swag on June 20^th to showcase your Eardley Spirit!
• We can’t wait to see a sea of Blue Eardley Wolves!

School Medication

• A reminder to all parent(s)/guardian(s) who have medication at the school to please make an appointment with Stephanie Lelievre to pick up the medication. The last date to pick up medication will be June 27^th, 2022.
• Stephanie can be reached at SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca

Transportation

• For all transportation matters related to logistical questions/concerns (i.e. bus routes, timing) please contact Stephanie Lelievre at SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca
• For all transportation matters related to bus behaviour or incidents please contact Jenna Robertson at jrobertson@wqsb.qc.ca

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

Thank you,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

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