Good Afternoon Eardley Community,
I hope this email finds you well. Please see below for an update on our remote learning moving into next week.
The Ministry of Education has prescribed the remote learning hours based on each Cycle level. Eardley is meeting this requirement and offering a variety of ways to support your child through this extended closure. Please know that I am aware of the added stress and pressure this puts on our parent/guardian community. Therefore, I want to make it clear that the schedules sent are what we are offering; please do what you can given your family’s circumstances. In no way shape or form will your child be penalized for not attending a scheduled block. If one day proves difficult, take the necessary break that is needed. If the scheduled work is causing a meltdown at home, put it aside. The last thing we want to add to anyone’s plate amidst all of this uncertainty is more stress. So please, do what you can and we will continue to be here to guide and support the best we can.
I want to extend my sincere appreciation for all of your hard work over the past week supporting your children as we have adapted to remote learning. Your continuous support and positivity has lifted our team and allowed us to continue to be the best versions of ourselves given the current circumstances.
What Can I Expect?
- By days end you will receive the online schedule from your child’s homeroom teacher for next week.
- We
will continue focusing on –
- The core subjects – English, French & Math
- Physical Education Class will be held at least once
- Social Emotional Support will be available for each homeroom through our Special Education Technicians
- Academic Support will be available through “office hours” with our homeroom teachers & resource teachers each day
- Attendants who work with specific children will be contacting families each day as a means of check-in and to offer support
- Attendance will be taken each day. If your child is not present online or the teacher/specialist is unable to make contact with the family, they will be marked absent within our system. If your child is absent for a particular reason, please notify Stephanie Lelievre @ SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca . If we do not have a reason provided, please expect a phone call from Stephanie Lelievre.
- Our Teams Platform will be used for our virtual classrooms. Your child’s Western Quebec email and password will be needed for access. This has been shared many times; however, if you need it again please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.
Who Can I Contact for Support?
- Your
child’s homeroom teacher is your best option if you need help and support
during the school closure.
- Access to Teams platform
- Question about assigned work
- Question about academic or social-emotional support
- Challenges connecting to the Teams class
- Samantha Halpin is available at any time to address your concerns or questions. Please do not hesitate to contact her at shalpin@wqsb.qc.ca or 819-684-5995
- Stephanie Lelievre is still available and reachable at SLelievre@wqsb.qc.ca, she will also still receive school voicemails while working remotely
- Technology
Support – If you require support for remote learning, the following link below
is chalk full of resources for parent(s) & guardian(s) OR you can contact
WQSB’s Technology Department directly if you require immediate assistance.
- Contacting WQSB’s Tech Department:
- Please email wqsbhelpdesk@wqsb.qc.ca and include in your email the following:
- Student’s name
- School and grade level
- Preferred phone number for follow-up contact (if necessary)
- Device being used
- Clearly described issue/problem
- Or call: 819-777-9650 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday)
As we enter into another sunny filled weekend, please remember to take care of yourselves.
We look forward to seeing your children online next week.
Stay safe and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns.
Samantha Halpin
Principal