Good Morning Eardley Community,

A reminder that our Friendship Breakfast is tomorrow!

Friendship Breakfast  is BACK

• Eardley is pleased to announce our second Friendship Breakfast!
• The breakfast will take place on June 14, 2023
• Please ensure all items that are brought to the friendship breakfast are easily accessible & nut free.
• Items can be brought in the day before or morning of the breakfast, please see the attached flyer for more information.
• We look forward to another successful breakfast!

Cycle 1 & 2 (Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4) from 8:30am – 9:30am

Kinder & Cycle 3 (K4, K5, 5 & 6) 9:30am – 10:30am

Whole school recess @ 10:40am – 11:00am

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

Have a lovely day,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal (elle/she/her)

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and well.

I have a short but important update this morning to inform you of our protocol due to the air quality.

Please note that all students will remain indoors today, and the windows will remain closed.  Our mechanical ventilation will support the air quality indoors.

As the situation progresses, I will keep you informed and up to date.

As always, any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Please have a lovely day,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal (elle/she/her)

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

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

New & Nearly New Preschool Presentation for Parent(s) & Guardian(s)

• Attached is a poster to promote WQSB’s annual presentation for parent(s)/guardian(s) to help prepare their children for school – the intended audience is for new preschool students, but there is helpful information for students of all ages!
• TIME – June 20^th, 2023 @ 7:00pm.
• YOU MUST REGISTER @ the following link – https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QhsjuyQ9Ykq9VAe7n2bMPfFh_4xa8BJEmkwT5JhYzqZUMU03QVY0WFpMRzQ1VlFDVTMwRFVQODZMNS4u

Home & School – SPRING MARKET

• Calling all vendors to our annual Spring Market on June 17^th, 2023
• Please see the attached poster for more details!

PD Day

• June 2, 2023 is a PD Day; there are no classes
• Daycare is open and operating from 7:00am – 5:00pm for those who registered

Grade 6 Graduation

• Please see the attached invite.
• When: Friday, June 16^th 2023 at 10:00am – 11:20am. 
• We ask that graduates arrive at school for 9:30am latest and parent(s)/guardian(s) arrive by 9:45am. 
• The graduation will be taking place outdoors in the back of the school. There will be limited seating on a first come basis. The rain date for graduation is Monday June 19^th. 
• After graduation there will be drinks and snacks available in the outdoor classroom. There will also be a backdrop and props for students and their families to take photos. At 11:20, grade 6 graduates will have a pizza lunch and cake provided for them; this will be followed by a dance in the afternoon. Lunch and dance are intended for students only.

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!

Roadmap to Health – FREE EVENT

• To help our families, the Western Quebec School Board, Connexions, and CISSSO (Public Health and Social Services), have partnered to provide an information event for our families on Saturday, June 3^rd at Symmes D’Arcy McGee H.S. from 9 AM-1 PM entitled, “Roadmap to Services: Helping Our Families Navigate Health and Social Services”. 
• The morning will include a presentation by public health staff who will walk families through step-by-step instructions for accessing services as quickly as possible.    
• There will also be an opportunity for families to walk around to meet and speak directly with many community organizations who will be present.  They will be set up at kiosks, ready to explain what they can offer to families and to answer questions.      
• Free childcare will be provided as will a free lunch after the session.
• REGISTRATION REQUIRED – For more information and to register to this event, please click on the Connexions Resource Centre at the following link.  Roadmap to Services
• We hope to see you there!

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

Have a lovely day,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal (elle/she/her)

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

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

PD Day

• Tomorrow, May 19, 2023 is a PD Day; there are no classes.
• Daycare is open and operating from 7:00am – 5:00pm for those who registered

Grade 6 Graduation

• Please see the attached invite.
• When: Friday, June 16^th 2023 at 10:00am – 11:20am. 
• We ask that graduates arrive at school for 9:30am latest and parent(s)/guardian(s) arrive by 9:45am. 
• The graduation will be taking place outdoors in the back of the school. There will be limited seating on a first come basis. The rain date for graduation is Monday June 19^th. 
• After graduation there will be drinks and snacks available in the outdoor classroom. There will also be a backdrop and props for students and their families to take photos. At 11:20, grade 6 graduates will have a pizza lunch and cake provided for them; this will be followed by a dance in the afternoon. Lunch and dance are intended for students only.

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!

Sonia St. Michel

• On May 26, Sonia St. Michel a classical Indian dancer will be performing for the students of Eardley Elementary!
• Please find attached the flyer with further details and Sonia’s background.

Eardley DANCE – May 26, 2023 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

DJ A-A-RON here !

Listen up, kids, it’s time to shout, 

The spring dance is here, no room for doubt, 

On May 26th, the vibe will be high, 

Get ready to dance, reach for the sky!

Lights will be glowing, the gym’s gonna rock, 

DJ Halpin spinning beats, the music won’t stop, 

Show off your moves, let the rhythm flow, 

At the elementary dance, we’ll steal the show.

But wait, there’s more, it’s not only about dance, 

Raffle prizes to win, take a chance, 

Glow sticks and swag, it’s gonna be grand, 

Come on down, grab a ticket, take a stand.

So mark your calendars, this event can’t be missed, 

May 26th, the spring dance, top of the list, 

Come together, let’s have fun, no debate, 

It’s time to celebrate, so don’t be late!

Don’t forget to sign up for our dance on May 26th, 6-8pm  .

Buy your tickets now – $2 per person. 

LINK – https://www.eardleyelementaryhs.ca/product/spring-dance-tickets-may-26th/

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.

Enjoy the sunny weather,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal (elle/she/her)

Good Morning Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all well and enjoying the sunny weather.  I have an important update for you this morning, please see below.

Bus Lane –  Drop Off & Pick Up

• A reminder to all parent(s) and guardian(s) that our bus lane is NEVER to be used for drop off and pick up during regular school hours. If you pull into the bus lane during operating hours, you will be asked to move your vehicle immediately.
• Daycare parent(s) and guardian(s) – drop off in the bus lane ends promptly at 7:30am. Access to the bus lane for after school pick-up starts at 2:45pm (after the departure of busses).
• Additionally, due to numerous safety concerns, we are asking that you wait patiently until the car in front of you has unloaded their child(ren). Please DO NOT drive around the car on the left hand side to exit the lane. This is extremely dangerous and as a result of this becoming common practice, we have had many close calls.
• You are encouraged to unload your child(ren) on the right hand side of the vehicle to avoid any safety concerns.

Home & School Fundraiser – Plantables

Your Favorite Plant Fundraiser is BACK!!!

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3….

1. Go to: www.plantables.ca

2. Choose your garden

3. Enter your fundraising code EARDLEYHS

Please see the attached instructions as well.

Home & School – DANCE

• Save the Date – May 26, 2023 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
• Mark those calendars, DJ Halpin and DJ Patrick are back to spin your favourite tunes!
• We can’t wait to see your dance moves.

Roadmap to Health – FREE EVENT

• To help our families, the Western Quebec School Board, Connexions, and CISSSO (Public Health and Social Services), have partnered to provide an information event for our families on Saturday, June 3^rd at Symmes D’Arcy McGee H.S. from 9 AM-1 PM entitled, “Roadmap to Services: Helping Our Families Navigate Health and Social Services”. 
• The morning will include a presentation by public health staff who will walk families through step-by-step instructions for accessing services as quickly as possible.    
• There will also be an opportunity for families to walk around to meet and speak directly with many community organizations who will be present.  They will be set up at kiosks, ready to explain what they can offer to families and to answer questions.      
• Free childcare will be provided as will a free lunch after the session.
• REGISTRATION REQUIRED – For more information and to register to this event, please click on the Connexions Resource Centre at the following link.  Roadmap to Services
• We hope to see you there!

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

Have a lovely day,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal (elle/she/her)

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

To find out more what services are available within WQSB , click the link on the flyer below.

Good Afternoon Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all well and finally enjoying the Spring weather. I have a short but important update for you today, please see below.

PD Day

• A reminder to all parent(s) and guardian(s) that our next PD is April 28, 2023.
• Please note that there will be no classes & Daycare is closed.

Autism Appreciation Month

• Tomorrow we will be celebrating Autism Awareness and Appreciation Month.
• To show our support and appreciation, we encourage everyone to wear red.
• Red represents, heart, fire & energy!

Home & School Fundraiser

• Eardley Home & School will be holding an adults only fundraiser @ the local Bingo Hall.
• There are only 58 tickets left for the event.
• Tickets must be purchased online in order for the proceeds to go to the Home & School Association. All tickets purchased at the door will NOT support the fundraiser.
• Please see the flyer below for more details.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal (elle/she/her)

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Evening Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you all safe and well. Please note that due to the inclement weather forecasted tomorrow Eardley Elementary will be closed tomorrow, April 5, 2023. Daycare is closed and there will be no classes. 

We wish you all the best with this unprecedented April snow day. Rest, relax and enjoy time together as a family. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Samantha Halpin at shalpin@wqsb.qc.ca. 

Thank you,  

Samantha Halpin

Principal 

Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

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

LAST CALL – Calm Evenings, Calm Nights with Restful Parenting – Kindergarten & Cycle 1 | VIRTUAL

• Meet us for one-hour-long workshops with Pam and Elisa, who are both Early Childhood Educators, Sleep Consultants and offer sleep and parenting support.
• March 29, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. via zoom
• Registration is required for the event, please see the attached “Goodnight Flyer” with the registration link.
• All those who register will walk away with a “goodie bag” – please see the attached flyer for a sneak peak into the goodie bag. *We have 36 goodie bags to give away*

Graduation Fundraiser

• When: Friday, March 31, 2023
• 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!

April 11, 2023

• A reminder to all parent(s) and guardian(s) that April 11, 2023 is no longer a PD Day.
• School is open and classes are running.
• This is due to the school closure on December 23, 2023
• Our NEXT PD Day is April 28, 2023

Bingo Fundraiser @ Eardley

• A HUGE thank you to our Home & School Association for another successful community event.
• Bingo was played by many and lots of pizza was eaten!
• We look forward to the next community event.

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

Please enjoy your day ahead,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary

Good Morning Eardley Community,

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

Home & School FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
When : March 24, 2023 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm; Bingo calling starts at 6:30pm
How to purchase tickets – Bingo tickets will be sold online through the Home & School website @ https://www.eardleyelementaryhs.ca/

• No credit card, no problem – tickets will be available to purchase at the door with cash. However, YOU need to be registered online regardless if paying at the door in cash. 

– Canteen will be available and will be CASH ONLY
– Drinks & Chips.  $1.00 each 
– Pre-ordering pizza for the night will be online with purchasing tickets.  $2.50 a slice

– Swag table will be available for the purchasing of Eardley swag

Upcoming Community Events

1. Calm Evenings, Calm Nights with Restful Parenting – Kindergarten & Cycle 1 | VIRTUAL

• Meet us for one-hour-long workshops with Pam and Elisa, who are both Early Childhood Educators, Sleep Consultants and offer sleep and parenting support.
• March 29, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. via zoom
• Registration is required for the event, please see the attached “Goodnight Flyer” with the registration link.

2. Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to School with WQSB Transition Agents| IN-PERSON

• Meet us for one-hour-long workshops with Andrea Shattler and Jake Ahern, WQSB Transition Agents
• Session will focus on supporting families during their child’s transition to elementary school (four and five-year-old Kindergarten.
• April 4th, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. at Eardley Elementary
• Registration is required for the event, please see the attached “Goodnight Flyer” with the registration link.

Governing Board

• Upcoming GB meeting will be taking place Wednesday, March 22, 2023

World Down Syndrome Day

• March 21, 2023
• Wear your bright and mismatched socks to show your support!

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.

Wishing you all a lovely start to your week,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal