Good Afternoon Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and well this afternoon.  I have an important update for you this afternoon in regards to Covid-19 Protocol and Rapid Test Distribution, please see below.

Rapid Test Distribution

• Our at home rapid testing kits arrived at the school today and have been organized for distribution.  Therefore, if your child is present today, they will be coming home with their testing kit.
• If your child is absent for any reason, they will receive their testing kit upon return to school.
• One box will be given to each student per shipment; additional boxes are not available.

Covid-19 Protocol

• As you are all aware, the protocols with regards to Covid-19 management are changing at a rapid rate. Therefore, to avoid any confusion and misinformation, we will be referring to the Public Health website for all protocols and decisions. These websites are updated daily and will allow us to act appropriately and in line with Public Health protocol.
• The links to the websites that will be referred to are attached within the letter from George Singfield, the Secretary General. They can also be found below –

Symptoms, transmission, treatment

• https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/symptoms-transmission-treatment

MEQ guidelines

Instructions for People who have been in contact with a case of COVID-19

• https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/instructions-for-people-who-have-been-in-contact-with-a-confirmed-case-of-covid-19

I want to thank our community for your patience as we have continued to navigate the ever evolving Covid-19 situation. Your unwavering support and appreciation has gone a long way and keeps us going, even through the challenging times!

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

Please enjoy the weekend ahead and get some much deserved rest,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and warm as we endure yet another round of snow. Our return to school was a complete success and our students did what they always do – put a big smile on all of our faces! While we navigate the ever evolving changes of the Covid-19 pandemic, I have an important update, please see below.

Covid-19 Case Management

• Attached you will find our Covid-19 Case Management Letter
  • This letter will be used for all students who present with symptoms while at school.
  • Upon pick-up of your child(ren) you will receive the attached letter and prescribed instructions.
  • At this time our protocol is the following –
    • Regardless of the rapid test result – any student who is displaying a symptom or symptoms is to isolate for five days from the onset of the symptoms OR positive test result.
    • At this time, siblings are being sent home for the same duration of time (due to being considered a high risk contact)
    • Supplementary work will be provided for any students who are absent due to Covid-19 related reasons.
    • Daily check-ins will also be provided to ensure continuity and support.

Vaccination Campaign 5-11 Year Olds

• Attached you will find Covid-19 Vaccination Information – FIRST and SECOND doses
• The memo details information about the vaccination campaign
• You can register for your child’s first or second dose
• Vaccination date – February 16^th, 2022
• Vaccination site – Palais de Congres
• Consent is required for student vaccinations
• The attached consent forms are to be sent to Stephanie Lelievre @ SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca ONLY IF you have not completed the registration online.

New Year’s Eve @ Eardley Elementary

• Covid-19 may have us down, but here at Eardley we want to bring back the spirit!
• On Friday January 21, 2022 we will be ringing in the New Year, in style!
• Please find the attached memo Eardley’s New Year’s Party with all the necessary information.

Please note that these protocols are in place and provided to us by Public Health. This is the most up to date information we have at the current moment. If protocols are updated, I will inform our community accordingly.  Unfortunately, Eardley does not have any leeway in terms of Public Health protocol.  The school staff will continue to provide support and communication to our students who are absent.

I understand that the above information may pose challenging situations for our families.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time to discuss your questions or concerns.

Please stay safe and enjoy the warmer temperatures this afternoon,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and well. This short communication is to inform you that Eardley school is CLOSED, effective January 17, 2022 due to inclement weather.  There will be no classes held either in person or online.

Please stay safe and we look forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow with piles of snow.

Thank you,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and warm on this cold Saturday. As promised, I have an important update in regards to our return to school, please see below.

Please find attached some important information to review before we return to in person learning on Monday:

• Letter with Ministry of Education updates from WQSB
• Eardley’s return to school memo with new health protocols and important information about day to day operations

I know that this is a stressful and uncertain time for all of us, but we will continue to support one another as we enter into this next challenging phase.

I am hopeful that the memo attached will address some of the questions and concerns you may have about the return on Monday. However, if you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Wishing you all a lovely and warm weekend ahead,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Afternoon Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and well after our week of remote teaching and learning.  After the press conference held by Premier Legault yesterday afternoon, I can confirm that we will be resuming in person learning as of Monday, January 17^th 2022.

At this time, I am still processing all of the necessary information and updated protocols for our return. We continue to receive new information even up to this very moment.  Therefore, I would like to take the necessary time to review and thoughtfully plan our return to in person learning. Before the end of the weekend you will receive all updated, detailed information and protocols for our return. 

Please note that I am fielding many questions and concerns at this time.  Therefore, please be patient with response time.  I promise, I will get back to each question and concern; however, it may take me longer than usual.

We look forward to welcoming our students back to in person learning in true Eardley fashion.

Please stay safe, warm and stay tuned…

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and happy after our first morning of virtual learning. Our staff were welcomed with smiling and eager faces from our students! Thank you for your ongoing patience, support and overall appreciation of our team’s hard work and commitment!

I have a short update this morning regarding technology requests, please see below.

Technology Requests –

• We currently have devices that have been requested, processed (i.e. on or before January 4^th) that have yet to be picked up.
• We held a technology pick-up yesterday between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
• Additionally, we have a material pick-up today between 12:00pm and 2:00pm.
• If you have NOT picked up your requested and processed technology – you can pick it up today between 12:00pm and 2:00pm.
• If you do not pick-up the technology today, we will redistribute your requested and processed device(s) to those on our wait list.

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

Please take care and stay safe,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/PrincipalÉcole Primaire Eardley/Eardley

Good Evening Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and well after the Winter Break. Tomorrow we return in an adapted way, nonetheless we here at Eardley are very excited to see our students’ smiling faces in virtual format. I have an important update for you this evening, please see below.

Technology

• The technology pick-up for those who reserved devices by the school’s original deadline was today between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Our pick-up and delivery went smoothly and I want to thank everyone for their patience as we organized over 60 devices!
• Throughout the holidays we have received an additional 20 requests for devices, I am happy to announce that our IT department has come through and delivered the additional requests this evening.
  • Therefore, an additional technology pick-up will take place tomorrow – January 7^th between 12:00pm & 2:00pm – same timeframe as our material pick-up. *Only the additional requests made to the school ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 4^th have been processed*
  • Any requests for technology made on January 5^th or later are still being processed and our community will be informed when the devices are ready for pick-up.
• Additional requests can be made directly to Hannah Patrick at hpatrick@wqsb.qc.ca
  • A reminder, when you are making a request to please keep in mind,
• You can request the following –

• a laptop/chromebook
• An internet stick (MIFI) to provide internet in the home
• A laptop/chromebook & MIFI
• If you require access to ANY technology please do the following –
  • Email Hannah Patrick at hpatrick@wqsb.qc.ca
  • Include your child(ren)’s names who need access to technology
  • Include the type of technology needed – #1, #2 OR #3

FOR EXAMPLE:

Students –  Samantha Halpin and Hannah Patrick

Technology Needed – Samantha Halpin – #1:Laptop/Chromebook; Hannah Patrick – #3:Laptop/Chromebook & MIFI

Remote Learning Expectations for Students and Parents/Guardians

• As we enter into another round of remote teaching and learning, please find attached the WQSB Online Learning Expectations for Students and Parents/Guardians for your review.

Microsoft Teams & Online Safety Resources

• Below you will find a link that is incredibly useful in navigating the Teams Platform –

• Student, parent, and guardian resources – Wakelet
• Additional Resources for keeping students safe online:
  • Keeping Kids Safe Online https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning/technology-and-kids/keeping-kids-safe-online.html 
  • What should I teach my kid about safe online behavior? https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying/what-should-i-teach-my-kid-about-safe-online-behavior 
  • Parent’s/Guardian’s ultimate guide (to various tools including snapchat, Youtube, Tiktok, etc.)    

I wish everyone an excellent return from the Winter Break. We may be behind screens but our staff have been working hard to prepare some fun and exciting material for our virtual classrooms!

As always, I remain available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Have a wonderful evening and stay safe,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

Happy New Year! I hope this email finds you all safe and well. Further to my update sent over the holidays including the details of the extended school closure, I have another important update and reminder below. I apologize for the lengthy email, yet it is full of essential information as we pivot to remote teaching and learning. Please see below and review carefully:

• The schools, including Eardley Elementary will remain closed to in person learning until January 14^th, 2022.
• In person classes are expected to resume on January 17^th, 2022.
• The Teams Platform will be used for all virtual learning. The username and login for your child’s access to the Teams platform has been emailed to you by your child’s homeroom teacher before the Winter Break.
  • If you still do not have this information, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher directly.
• January 6^th, 2022 is a PD DAY to allow for the school to prepare technology needs and paper packages of supplementary work for online learning. Therefore, there is no school.
• Material Pick-up
  • If you have any items to pick-up from school that are directly related to virtual learning – a pick-up of essential learning items will be held at the school on January 7^th, 2022 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.
  • Please drive through our bus lane, stay in your car and a staff member will come out to greet you and bring you your child(ren)’s essential belongings.
  • We recommend that you wear a mask.
  • Please note, that the school will not be packing up all student belongings at this time. Only essential academic items have been organized for pick-up.
  • If you require anything additional to support your child with at home learning, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.
• As previously communicated, January 7^th, 2022 will be virtual learning following the school’s regular schedule i.e. 7:55am – 2:30pm. Your child’s homeroom teacher will email you with the day’s schedule and expectations by January 6^th, 2022.
• As of January 10^th the school will be following our confinement schedule, which is a reduced online school day. Each homeroom teacher will send their confinement schedule by January 7^th, 2022. Please note that each confinement schedule takes into account our school day’s regular breaks (i.e. AM/PM Recess and Lunch).
• Confinement schedules and hours will be followed by all elementary schools across Quebec.
• Attendance for online learning will be taken daily. As mentioned in my previous communications, please manage what you can.  We understand that learning from home is an added pressure to households. In most circumstances, attendance will not count towards your child’s assessment. *Exception, if your child does not attend virtual schooling at all, a member of the school team will be contacting you daily to ensure your child is well supported and has access to supplementary material*
• Schooling is still mandatory during the Covid-19 shut down and shift to online learning.
• Daycare services will be open and accessible during the shift to remote learning.
  • Daycare will be open from 7:00am – 5:00pm.
  • If possible, the schools are asking for you to keep your children home to reduce risk and limit contacts.
  • The daycare will honour the previously accepted registrations for January 6^th and 7^th. However, given the current Covid-19 reality, if you can keep your child(ren) home, we ask that you do so.
  • From January 10^th on, we will be operating an Emergency Daycare and services will only be provided to essential services workers.
  • Proof of employment will be needed. Proof of employment is a letter from your immediate supervisor and/or a paystub indicating your place of employment. This can be provided to Anne Carbonneau by email or in person during daycare drop-off. 
  • Please find attached the list of employment categories that are deemed essential. The list has been provided by the Ministry of Education and therefore, we will only be accepting students whose parent(s)/guardian(s) fall into this category.
  • Virtual classes will be honoured during daycare hours, we ask that you provide technology to allow for the daycare staff to facilitate online learning with your child(ren). The daycare will not be providing the technology.
  • If you require daycare services please contact Anne Carbonneau at acarbonneau@wqsb.qc.ca
• If you requested technology, you will be able to pick-up the technology from the school on January 6^th between 1:00pm and 3:00pm at the front office. The time has shifted due to the organization of devices and ensuring we are ready for deployment.
  • If you requested a MIFI, please note that they may not be ready and configured for tomorrow. Our technology department at the School Board is working around the clock to service all schools and centres as we shift to remote learning. Therefore, if you requested a MIFI device, Stephanie Lelievre will contact you directly once your technology is ready for pick-up.
  • Stephanie Lelievre and Hannah Patrick (SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca and hpatrick@wqsb.qc.ca) are your immediate contacts for all remote learning technological needs.

I understand that this is a lot of information to process and digest.  As always, I remain available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.  This is the most up to date information, as soon as things change or are updated, I will inform our community. I want to thank you all for your patience and support as we continue to navigate yet another shift to remote teaching and learning.

Please enjoy the final few days of Winter Break.  We look forward to seeing all of our students’ faces virtually on January 7^th.

Please stay safe,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/PrincipalÉcole Primaire Eardley/Eardley

Good Evening Eardley Community,

I hope this all finds you safe and well after another unique holiday season.  As you may be aware, Premier Legault announced new measures this evening that affects the return to school after the Winter Break. Please see below for the most up to date information I have.

• The schools, including Eardley Elementary will remain closed to in person learning until January 14^th, 2022.
• In person classes are expected to resume on January 17^th, 2022.
• January 6^th, 2022 is a PD DAY to allow for the school to prepare technology needs and paper packages of supplementary work for online learning. Therefore, there is no school.
• A material pick-up will be organized for January 7^th – please stay tuned for further details.
• As previously communicated, January 7^th, 2022 will be virtual learning following the school’s regular schedule i.e. 7:55am – 2:30pm. Your child’s homeroom teacher will email you with the day’s schedule and expectations by January 6^th, 2022.
• As of January 10^th the school will be following our confinement schedule, which is a reduced online school day. Each homeroom teacher will send their confinement schedule by January 7^th, 2022. Please note that each confinement schedule takes into account our school day’s regular breaks (i.e. AM/PM Recess and Lunch).
• Attendance for online learning will be taken daily.
• Confinement schedules and hours will be followed by all elementary schools across Quebec.
• Daycare services will be open and accessible during the school closures.
  • Daycare will be open from 7:00am – 5:00pm.
  • If possible, the schools are asking for you to keep your children home to reduce risk and limit contacts.
  • Priority will be given to essential service workers, proof of employment will be needed.
  • If space is available, daycare services will be provided for regularly registered daycare students.
  • Virtual classes will be honoured during daycare hours, we ask that you provide technology to allow for the daycare staff to facilitate online learning with your child(ren). The daycare will not be providing the technology.
  • If you require daycare services please contact Anne Carbonneau at acarbonneau@wqsb.qc.ca
• If you requested technology, you will be able to pick-up the technology from the school on January 6^th between 10:00am and 12:00pm at the front office. Stephanie Lelievre and Hannah Patrick (SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca and hpatrick@wqsb.qc.ca) are your immediate contacts for all remote learning technological needs.

While we pivot and react to yet another set of adaptations, remember we are here to support you, your families and most importantly our students. As always, your health and well-being is the number one priority.  Manage what you can and we will be here as a school community to support in the various ways we know how –  maintaining connection and ensuring our students continue with their social, academic and developmental progress. Yes, we have been here before and we will continue to make your children smile and learn in true Eardley fashion.  

As it stands, this is the most up to date information I have. Please stay tuned for further details and/or changes to the information shared above.

Here’s wishing you and your families health and joy for the New Year – I for one am looking forward to dodging any NYE celebrations and staying in my comfy clothes on my couch. Happy New Year!

Please stay safe and stay tuned,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and well. I wanted to send one final communication with the information I have as it stands right now.  Of course, this is a rapidly evolving situation and therefore, I will continue to update our community as information changes or becomes available. As it stands, Premier Legault will be announcing new measures tonight at 6:00pm.

To remind you of our current reality –

• The schools, including Eardley Elementary will remain closed to in person learning until January 10^th, 2022.
• January 6^th, 2022 is now a PD DAY to allow for the school to prepare technology needs and paper packages of supplementary work for online learning. Therefore, there is no school.
• January 7^th, 2022 will be virtual learning following the school’s regular schedule i.e. 7:55am – 2:30pm. Your child’s homeroom teacher will email you with the day’s schedule and expectations by January 6^th, 2022.
• As it stands right now, we are back to in person learning as of January 10^th, 2022.
• Daycare services will be open and accessible for the 6^th and 7^th of January – however, more information to come whether or not this is an Emergency Daycare OR open to all regularly scheduled families, stay tuned.
• If you requested technology, you will be able to pick-up the technology from the school on January 6^th between 10:00am and 12:00pm at the front office. Stephanie Lelievre and Hannah Patrick (SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca and hpatrick@wqsb.qc.ca) are your immediate contacts for all remote learning technological needs.

As always, I appreciate your support and patience. While we enter into yet another altered holiday season, I wish you all love, happiness and health.

Please stay safe and take care,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/PrincipalÉcole Primaire Eardley/Eardley