What’s Happening at Eardley?
I hope everyone has a great long weekend and Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Either way, I hope the weather holds off and you can spend time with the ones you love doing the things you love. Below is what is happening at Eardley.
Registration
Please make sure you have contacted Kim Teske regarding registration information for next school year if you have not already done so. If the forms are not completed, your child will not be registered which will delay the start date for your child.
Community Officer Presentation
As part of our community school officer’s role, our grade 6 students worked with Officer Laurent looking at the difference between criminal and non-criminal activities.
Family Activity Night
April 24 at 5:00pm the Western Quebec Literacy Council returns with a fun activity focusing on comic books. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Transition to High School Workshop
On Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 Learn is offering a workshop for parents/guardians in preparing for the transition to high school. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Walk for Autism
April 26 from 10:00-2:00, Eardley is partnering with Pierre Elliott Trudeau for a FREE and FUN event with a lot of activities for the family. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Sexting Among Adolescence
Please see the attached information provided by the ministry to schools regarding sexting. There is some information in the best practices section about prevention that can be supported at home.
DART Team
Our grade 6 students who will be transitioning to high school will be meeting with our Drug Awareness Resource Team. These meetings provide information about substance awareness, use support and services.
Secretary Day
April 23 is Secretary Day. We are very fortunate to have such amazing office staff at Eardley. I would like to thank Kim, our school secretary and Ashley, our office agent who do so much for our school community. You are appreciated!
Anti-Bullying Presentation
April 24, No Time for That will be at school sharing their message of acceptance and respect in a fun and exciting way.
Swim to Survive
Our grade 3 students have been taking part in a swim program designed and targeted to this age group. The classes of Ms. Massey and Mr. Jay/Ms. Vanessa will be swimming on April 25.
School Community Art Project
The week of April 28, March Walter will be here working with classes to complete a community art installation. They will be creating an outdoor sculpture made from nature.
Connection Through Inclusion
Ryan Sullivan, one of our amazing parents, has been facilitating connection with students who have special needs as well as their parents/guardians on Monday nights from 6:00-7:00. If you think you have a child who might enjoy an hour of play. Please email me and I will share your email contact with Ryan.
Grade 6 Fund Raiser- Boba Tea
Our grade 6 students have almost reached their goal. April 23 they will be having a Boba Tea fundraiser. Each glass is $4.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Julia Horner
Principal
Eardley Elementary
