Eardley Update September 28, 2022

Good Afternoon Eardley Community,

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

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

• Please find attached an important memo regarding National Day Truth and Reconciliation (September 30^th).

Daycare Services

• In order to manage our operational budget for the 22-23 school year “drop-in” registrations (i.e. sporadic) will not be taken as of October 1^st, 2022. Therefore, if you believe you will require occasional (i.e. sporadic) daycare services throughout the year you must register with Anne Carbonneau by September 30^th, 2022. Anne can be reached at acarbonneau@wqsb.qc.ca

School Travel Plan

• Eardley Elementary School is involved in the development of a School Travel Plan (plan de déplacements scolaire) by MOBI-O and the City of Gatineau.
• This project aims to improve the management of travels around the school, and to improve safety, with a focus on active travels (on foot, by bike, etc.) between home and school.
• Your answers as a parent/guardian are particularly important throughout this process.
• If you wish to participate, the survey is accessible at the following link: https://mobi-o.limesurvey.net/671763?lang=en

Free Online Seminar

• The Direction de santé publique of the CISSS de l’Outaouais and the Quebec Council on Tobacco and Health invite you to the following information session on vaping: « Let’s talk about vaping with parents ».
  • Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
  • Date: October 12, 2022
  • Time: 6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m
• Registration Link –

https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/vpOr39P-KESBiDcbCUbvxw,1LtzBzZE1kqTa7wnSrjzQQ,lcEaEztSGUSZsJLgEZQj-w,q-FsAfYtC0eKeL586ljZGg,2dHfTTXb_Uy-bDnD_0Rn0g,IpXtkqUcvkKIwA5G39-HWw?mode=read&tenantId=dfab93be-fed3-4428-8188-371b0946efc7

September 28^th, 2022 Memo

• Please note that it was necessary today to call in support from outside agencies and the Gatineau Police. Please be rest assured that the school was well supported and received the necessary guidance required. No additional information will be released regarding the incident due to confidentiality.

Pizza Day – A reminder to place your orders by noon on Friday for the following Monday Pizza Day.

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

Please enjoy the remainder of your day,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal