Please see the attached documents for “What’s Happening at Eardley”.

Hello Everyone,

Please see the steps below to sign up for REMIND. We will be moving to this method of communication mid-October. 

REMIND COMMUNICATION

Step 1: 

Remind | Communication Platform for Education Remind is a communication platform that reaches students and families where they are and supports learning wherever it happens. Millions of educators, students, and parents use Remind to connect with the people and resources that help them teach and learn. www.remind.com

Step 2:

Create an account.

Step 3:

Join a class. Please use the codes below. All messages will be sent to all classes, so you only need to sign up once. Consider signing up for your youngest child only.

Group A- Kindergarten             Class Code: @79a2kg

Group B- Cycle 1 (grades 1 and 2)   Class Code: @28ae682

Group C- Cycle 2 (grades 3 and 4)   Class Code: @74gg8e

Group D- Cycle 3 (grades 5 and 6)    Class Code: @e6b6ckg

PD DAYS

Reminder that October 12 and 13 are PD Days. The daycare is open for those who are registered. Pick-up time is 5:00pm on PD Days. 

PROGRESS REPORTS

Reports will be available through Mosaik on October 13. 

TERRY FOX WALK

Our Terry Fox walk is tomorrow. Please make sure your child has their walking shoes on. Parent volunteers can meet in the backyard at 8:30.  

Enjoy this beautify weather!

Julia Horner

Principal/Directrice 

Eardley Elementary School/École Eardley

819-684-5955

Hello Everyone,

We will be moving to a new communication tool and phasing out this method of communication. Please follow the instructions below to sign up for REMIND. This free tool will allow you to sign up for emails or text messages. 

Step 1: 

Remind | Communication Platform for Education Remind is a communication platform that reaches students and families where they are and supports learning wherever it happens. Millions of educators, students, and parents use Remind to connect with the people and resources that help them teach and learn. www.remind.com

Step 2:

Create an account.

Step 3:

Join a class. Please use the codes below. All messages will be sent to all classes, so you only need to sign up once. Consider signing up for your youngest child only.

Group A- Kindergarten             Class Code: @79a2kg

Group B- Cycle 1 (grades 1 and 2)   Class Code: @28ae682

Group C- Cycle 2 (grades 3 and 4)   Class Code: @74gg8e

Group D- Cycle 3 (grades 5 and 6)    Class Code: @e6b6ckg

Progress Reports

Progress reports will be available to parents on October 13th, through MOSAIK (Parent Portal). Please make sure you have logged into MOSAIK. If you have difficulty, please contact Ashley Kelly at AshleyKelly@wqsb.qc.ca for support. The progress report gives you a broad look at how your child is progressing at this point of the year. 

Daycare (PD Days)

October 12 and 13 are PD Days. Those students who are registered for Daycare can receive Daycare services on those days. Anne Carbonneau, our Daycare Responsable has already sent out the sign-up information. 

Orange Shirt Day-Reminder

Let’s paint the Eardley community orange! We invite you and your child to wear orange on Friday, September 29^th in recognition of the children who were taken from their homes to attend residential schools. 

Lost and Found

Please see the picture below. Labelled items will be returned to the owner. All other items will be donated. 

Sexuality Education

Please see the attached table for informaiton regarding the sexuality education program. This is a Ministry madate and not a school based decision. There is a formal exemption process (attached) should you wish to explore that option. 

Standards and Procedures

All parents/guardians should have received the Standards and Procedures document from your child’s teacher. Please contact your child’s teacher if you did not receive the document. 

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

Today is the deadline to put your name forward if you are interested in SEAC. Interested parent/guardians must have a child who has an IEP. If you are intersted, you can put your name forward through the online submission process below or by emailing me. 

SEAC Western Quebec special needs, Autism, children with disabilities, dyslexia, Western Quebec school board, physically disabled, down syndrome, behavioural issues, IEP tool kit seac-westernquebec.ca

School Fees

School fees will be available through the Mosaik (parent portal) by Wednesday, October 4. 

Have  a wonderful weekend!

Julia Horner

Principal/Directrice 

Eardley Elementary School/École Eardley

Hello Everyone,

It’s Friday! It looks to be a beautiful weekend and I hope you get to enjoy it. 

Back to School BBQ

Thank you so much to our amazing Home and School who put on a fun filled BBQ. This group works very hard to support our school and their efforts have a direct impact on your child’s school experience. If you are interested in becoming part of the Eardley Home and School, please contact them at eardlyhs@gmail.com.

Governing Board

We have 5 of our 7 Governing Board parent members and are looking for 2 more. If you are interested in becoming part of the decision-making process within the school, please let me know. Our first virtual meeting is September 27^th at 6:00pm. 

Community Excursion Form

A community excursion form was sent out with the last email. Please complete the form and send it to your child’s homeroom teacher as soon as possible. Students require this form for the Terry Fox Walk.

Sharing in Celebrations with a treat

Look for a form that will be going home with your child to provide permission to share in celebratory treats. Please complete the form and return it to your child’s teacher. It has not been sent yet but will be very soon. 

Sharing in Cultural Traditions/Observances/Holidays

We are committed to representing the diversity within our Eardley community. One way is by announcing different holidays/observances/traditions over the announcements. Please feel free to email me so your dates can be included.  

Volunteering/Record Checks

Please remember that all volunteers must have a valid criminal record check prior to volunteering. The record checks are free at the police station with a letter from the school. 

Emergency Preparedness

We have completed our emergency preparedness drills. The next drill will be unannounced and with the Fire Department/Police Department. 

Should My Child Stay Home

The season is upon us! Please see the attached cheat sheet to help you decide if your child should stay home from school. The general rule is if a child is unwell/uncomfortable, they should stay home until they are better, without symptom reducing medication.  

Truth and Reconciliation Day

Eardley will be acknowledging Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 29th. Students and parents are ecourage to wear orange in support of  reconciliation and solidarity. 

Soccer Tournament

The annual WQSB soccer tournament will be held October 11^th at Onslow elementary.  Good Luck, Wolves!

Lost and Found

The lost and found is growing. We do not have the space to store items for long periods. We will be returning labelled items to students and donating the remaining items at the end of each month. Please label your child’s items, including sweatshirts that may be taken off in the afternoons. The lost and found is located in the foyer of the school and I invite you to have a look.

Picture Day

Picture Day will take place October 4.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Julia Horner

Principal/Directrice 

Eardley Elementary School/École Eardley

PIZZA DAYS

Guess who’s back, back again? 

Pizza Mondays are back, tell a friend.

Cheese and toppings, a savory blend

Starting September 11th, at lunch we’ll transcend

Mark the date, it’s a midday delight my friend

Grab a slice, the pizza love will never end. 

Pizza Mondays are Back ! Order yours here: You can order for the full year, half year, or weekly.

Home and School BBQ

What: Home and School Back to School BBQ

When: September 14 from 3:00-6:00

Where: Eardley School Yard

Why: To celebrate Back to School as a school community

Bouncy Castles, BBQ, Meet the Staff and so much more. Tickets will be on sale very soon. More information to come. 

AGA

When: September 14 at 6:00 (after the BBQ)

Come be part of your child’s education. We are looking for 3 new members to add to our governing board. We hold meetings once a month and look at everything from school events, to the budget, to school fees. If you’re interested, come put your name forward for the election that takes place on the spot on the 14th. 

SEAC

Do you have a child with an IEP? If so, please look to the flyer sent yesterday for information on how to become more involved with the supports provided to your child and others who also have special education supports.  

Health Emergency Forms

They will be going home next week. Please complete and return them with your children as soon as you can. 

Community Walk Form

Please see the attached community outing form. Please sign and return the form to your child’s homeroom teacher as soon as possible. 

Thank you,

Julia Horner

Principal/Directrice 

Please see the attached letter from our Director General George Singfield.

Please stay safe.

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all enjoying your summer holidays. I have an important update for you this morning concerning administration changes for the upcoming 23-24 school year. Please find attached a letter with detailed information.

Wishing you all the very best for the remainder of your summer,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal (elle/she/her)

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you and your children enjoying the summer weather and relaxing!

This final update is to share our upcoming 2023-2024 school calendar, please see attached.

Additionally, all final report cards will be available on the Mozaik Portal as of June 30, 2023. Please find the attached instructions on how to access the final report card.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding access, please contact Stephanie Lelievre at SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca. Please note that Stephanie’s last day before vacation is September 30, 2023. As of July 2, 2023, please contact Kim Teske @ kimteske@wqsb.qc.ca.

I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for such an outstanding year. I continue to be incredibly proud to be the principal of this school and I certainly could not do what I do without all of you cheering us on from the sidelines!

A moment of sincere thanks to the Eardley Staff for supporting your children and creating such a positive, caring and safe environment. As we wind down another school year and start to plan for our next, we will continue to build upon the momentum we have and return in true Eardley Style!

For now, please enjoy your summer with your children – get outside, try something new and most importantly keep each other safe.

Wishing you all a safe, sun filled and happy holiday.

All the best,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal (elle/she/her)

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.

Huge shout out to our Home & School Association for another successful event! On Saturday, our H&S hosted a Spring Market and BBQ. The turn out was spectacular! A BIG appreciation and thank you to all of our H&S volunteers; without you, these events would not be possible!

Share Store

• Reminder, Share Store registration deadline is June 23, 2023.
• Please find attached the letter designated to parents/guardians for the Magasin partage project “Back to school”, which will take place from August 21 to 23, 2023, at Groupe Communautaire Deschênes.

Chicken Pox

• Eardley has a confirmed case of Chicken Pox, please see the attached information letter from Public Health

June Events @ Eardley

• Please find attached a memo detailing the spirit events planned for the month of June.
• Let’s close out this school year in true Eardley Style!

Lost & found

• Our Lost & Found will be placed outside at our front entrance – please come by and see if your child has left anything behind.
• All unclaimed items as of June 23, 2023 @ 3:00pm will be donated to a local business.

Medication

• For any child who has medication here at school, please pick up your child’s medication by no later than June 29, 2023.
• Stephanie Lelievre is in charge of this dossier, please contact her at SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca for any and all inquiries.

Subway Day

• Reminder, all students and staff will be fed Subway on June 23, 2023.
• Please send in appropriate snacks and drinks to supplement the remainder of the day!

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

We look forward to closing out another school year in style!

All the best,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal (elle/she/her)

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary