Good Morning Eardley Community,

A quick email to inform you that Bus 22 is running approximately 30-40 minutes behind schedule this morning due to mechanical issues.

As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding.

Please enjoy the day ahead,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all enjoying the gorgeous weather. Please see the update below.

Kindergarten 2022-2023 Open House

• A reminder to all parents/guardians of children starting Kindergarten (four or five-year-old) that our Open House is fast approaching.
• The Open House is scheduled for May 20^th from 10:00am – 11:30am
• Please report to the front entrance and a welcome table will be ready and waiting to greet you!
• The Open House will consist of inquiry based activities for your child to explore, along with a school tour. Don’t worry, for all parent(s) and guardian(s) we will close out our Open House with an information session led by our Transition Agent, Andrea Shattler.
• The Open House is for both the parent/guardian and student! All parents/guardians are encouraged and recommended to bring their child with them on the day.

May 20^th, 2022 – PD Day

• May 20^th is a PD Day for Eardley Elementary, there will be no classes.
• Daycare remains open from 7:00am – 5:00pm; the deadline for registration is end of day today – May 13^th, 2022.

Mandatory Mask Protocol

• Please find attached the communication from George Singfield, our Secretary General regarding the updated mask mandate.
• What does this mean?
  • As of Monday, May 16^th masks are no longer required for both staff and students in the school setting. This includes school transportation.
  • Masks will still be available and provided for anyone who would like to continue to wear one.
  • For our younger students’ parents/guardians – if you wish for your child to still wear a mask while in the school setting, please send your child’s homeroom teacher an email indicating so.  We will do our best to ensure your child is wearing a mask.
  • As it stands right now, all other Covid-19 protocols remain – i.e. rapid testing with consent, isolation room, monitoring of symptoms etc.
  • A reminder that the following link https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus provides up to date information on all information pertaining to Covid-19 in Quebec.

Bill 96 Rally

• Please find attached a letter from your Governing Board Chair, Tanya McCormick regarding Bill 96.
• Please also find attached a flyer on behalf of EPCA – Provincial Anglophone Parents’ Committee.

2022 Outdoor Spring Market

• Our Home and School will be holding an outdoor market on June 11^th, 2022 *rain date of June 12^th.
• You are cordially invited to walk around, support local vendors and have some good old fashioned family fun!
• A concession stand and music will be ready and waiting for you.
• If you are interested in renting a spot and selling your local goods please contact Home and School directly @ eardleyhs@gmail.com deadline of June 1^st to register.
• For any questions or inquiries, please contact Home and School directly.

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

Please enjoy the weekend ahead. I hope you all get the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.

Take care,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Afternoon Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all safe and well. I have a short update for you this morning, please see below.

Graduation for 2021-2022

• Attention all parent(s) and guardian(s) of graduating students, please find attached a detailed invite to this year’s graduation ceremony.
• Graduation will take place on June 17^th with a rain date of June 20^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.
• 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!

2022 Outdoor Spring Market

• Our Home and School will be holding an outdoor market on June 11^th, 2022 *rain date of June 12^th.
• You are cordially invited to walk around, support local vendors and have some good old fashioned family fun!
• A concession stand and music will be ready and waiting for you.
• If you are interested in renting a spot and selling your local goods please contact Home and School directly @ eardleyhs@gmail.com
• For any questions or inquiries, please contact Home and School directly.

Upcoming PD Day

• May 9^th is a PD DAY, there are no classes.
• The Daycare remains open for those who registered by the 17^th.

Lost and Found Pick Up

• A reminder that there will be a Lost & Found drive on May 9^th from 11:00am – 2:00pm.
• Please see the attached memo containing all of the details.

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

Please enjoy the sun,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Mark the date, Monday May 9, 2022. All items in our lost and found will be set up outside for families to find those lost pieces of clothing. See the attached flyer for more details.

Good Sunny Friday Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all safe and well.  It looks as though bright skies and warmer weather are upon us for the upcoming weekend!  Please try to get outside and soak it up. I have short update for you today, please see below.

May the 4^th Be With You

• Get those Star Wars themed outfits ready.  We will be celebrating May the 4^th is a special was this school year.
• We look forward to all of the creative outfit choices on Wednesday!

Subway Day

• Eardley is pleased to announce Subway Day!
• We are so proud of our students and the strength they have shown this year; so what better way to show our appreciation than with some food!
• On June 23^rd, Eardley will provide a six inch sub to all students.
• Please find attached the flyer with all necessary details.
• Please note – no additions or substitutions*
• For any allergies please contact your child’s homeroom teacher and we will manage appropriately.

2022 Outdoor Spring Market

• Our Home and School will be holding an outdoor market on June 11^th, 2022 *rain date of June 12^th.
• You are cordially invited to walk around, support local vendors and have some good old fashioned family fun!
• A concession stand and music will be ready and waiting for you.
• If you are interested in renting a spot and selling your local goods please contact Home and School directly @ eardleyhs@gmail.com
• For any questions or inquiries, please contact Home and School directly.

Please enjoy the weekend ahead and Happy Friday, 

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Please find attached the event poster for the May SEAC presentation.

Interested individuals can scan the QR code for registration information or visit the SEAC website for more information:  https://seac-westernquebec.ca/

Please see the links below on information regarding understanding your child’s IEP.

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and well.  I have a short update for you today, please see below.

Earth Day

• Tomorrow is Earth Day! Please find attached the memo with the details on how Eardley is contributing to this important day and beyond!

Kindergarten 2022-2023

• A reminder to all parents/guardians of children starting Kindergarten (four or five-year-old) to RSVP to our open House on May 20^th, 2022.
• Please find attached the invitation and please RSVP by May 9^th, 2022 to Stephanie Lelievre at SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca
• The Open House invitation is for both the parent/guardian and student! All parents/guardians are encouraged and recommended to bring their child with them on the day of the Open House.
• Please also find attached the flyer for the Annual Presentation of the First School Transition hosted by WQSB’s Transition Agents – Andrea Shattler and Jake Ahern-Davy.

Home & School

• Spring has sprung – don’t forget to order all of your garden needs through Plantables.
• Proceeds will go to Eardley’s Home & School!

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

Wishing you all a lovely Thursday, 

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

The CSSPO has compiled a directory of resources in the Outaouais in French, English, Spanish and Arabic. Please find the documents by visiting their website

https://aylmerpourmoi.ca/nos-ressources/#1649941812588-238bf17f-1b8c.

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and well.  I have a short update for you today, please see below.

Dr. Nadia Gagnier – Virtual PD, Anxiety in Children

• Last evening, Dr. Nadia Gagnier presented a webinar for Eardley parents/guardians on the topic of Anxiety in Children.  If you were not able to attend or if you would like to watch it again, the presentation was recorded.  The link below is good for 30 days and will expire at noon on May 5, 2022.  You will also find attached, the Power Point presentation that accompanied Dr. Nadia’s presentation. 
• LINK to presentation – https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/RGBw62_tti7fqObWqeIvogQKq419D2qVMutZUKainnQObbszshMyu2ZITm-zNp-i.1wd2zD3b4kUg9U45

Home & School

• Please find attached the April 6^th Newsletter from Home & School detailing information regarding Pizza Days.
• A reminder if you have any questions or concerns regarding Pizza Day to please contact Home & School directly at eardleyhs@gmail.com
• Please also find attached a flyer for Home & Schools upcoming fundraiser – Plantables!

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

All the best,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal