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Harriston Packing Meat Orders are here!!
Just a reminder to our grade 8 families:
Harriston Packing orders need to be picked up today between 3:20 and 5:30. Mr. Montgomery will be in the library to assist with pick ups. Thank you for your support!
School Council BBQ – rescheduled
Dear Elora Public School Families,
School Council had reserved June 7th as our Family BBQ event. After discussions at our last School Council Meeting, it was decided to postpone this event until September 2018. Having it in the fall has several benefits:
It’s a great …
An Attitude of Gratitude
This week is Child and Youth Mental Health Week and we are focusing on GRATITUDE. Gratitude is an attitude and way of living that has been shown to have many benefits in terms of happiness, health, satisfaction in life, and the way we relate to others. It goes hand in hand with mindfulness in …
Transpotation – STWDSTS Newsletter 2018
Need to know:
- Is my child eligible for the bus?
- When is the First Rider Day?
- Will there be cameras on our school bus?
YEARBOOK 2017-218
It’s that time of year to place your orders for the 2017-18 Elora Yearbook. Orders are due by Tuesday May 8th, and can be purchased online using School Cash. If you are unable to access the online purchase, please submit the bottom portion of the form to your child’s homeroom teacher by Tuesday. Yearbooks …
Empowerment Day – May 3
On May 3rd, our grade 7 students along with members of our leadership team will be attending the UGDSB Empowerment Day. Students will be inspired by a variety of inspirational speakers! Check it out:
https://www.ugdsb.ca/blog/incredible-guest-speakers-to-inspire-students-at-empowerment-day-2018/
We require a few more volunteers for this trip. If you are interested in attending, please call the school.
Get Ready…. here they come!
The intermediate challenge is on! Starting May 1, our intermediate students have been given a challenge. As part of our Reaching Out umbrella, they have been asked to contribute in some way within our community. We are hoping that you will see our oldest students in the community making a difference.
We are encouraging all …
Child and Youth Mental Health and Well-being Week
Talking about Mental Health – May 7-11 is Child and Youth Mental Health and Well-being Week!
Child and Youth Mental Health and Well-being Week is about promoting mental wellness, increasing awareness of child and youth mental health, decreasing stigma and understanding that support is available. Let’s improve everyone’s mental health and well- being!
The theme for …
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School Council Meeting – May 1st @ 7:00pm
Did you know that you don’t have to be a member of our School Council to attend our meetings?
Come to our meeting tomorrow night to learn about exciting things that will be happening over the next several months. Tomorrow night we will be discussing:
Trips
Our school wide “umbrella”
The many events planned for …
A Library Message
Due to library approaching renovations, library books must be returned to the library by May 11th. If you have a lost or damaged book, please bring $5 to help cover the cost of replacing the book. Grade 8 students must have a clear account in order to take books out in …
Personal Best – Looking Within – Branching Out
Again this year, students and staff at Elora Public School will be looking at three umbrella’s throughout the 2018-2019 school year. These umbrella’s will guide our conversations, our learning and our practice.
Umbrella #1 Personal Best Umbrella #2 Looking Within Umbrella #3 Branching Out
For the …
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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health – April 2018 News
WDG Public Health is pleased to provide elementary and secondary schools with up-to-date information on health topics for their monthly newsletters and announcements to parents. Please find below an insert you can include in your school newsletter and/or announcements if you wish. If you have any questions please contact us at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 4111 …
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Do you have an hour a week?
We currently have 2 volunteer opportunities at Elora Public School.
Every Wednesday, we require a volunteer to help with our Primary salad day program. Total time required is approximately one hour, starting at 12:30.
Every Monday morning at 9:30, we have several people who prepare our vegetables for our salad days. We are looking …
Parents of Grade 8 Students – Help Needed
Dear Parents of Graduating Students,
It’s hard to believe that in just over two short months, our grade 8 students will be graduating. The tradition at Elora PS is to pull together a group of wonderfully supportive parents with an eye for decorating. This committee would be responsible for planning and decorating the …
Long Term Accommodation Plan Final Report (Draft) – Public Meetings
The Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) is going to be presented at 5 regional public meetings throughout the month of May.
The draft report includes a list of proposed short (1-5 yrs.) and long (6-10 yrs.) accommodation priorities. The report does not include any recommended changes to school programs or boundaries. …
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Jersey Day on Thursday
In recognition and respect for the Humboldt Broncos, students and staff are wearing jerseys on Thursday April 12th. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. #humboltstrong
Release of the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft)
Board staff is presenting the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) and Phase 2 Public Engagement Plan at the Board’s Business Operations Committee meeting on April 10, 2018. The meeting will be held at the Guelph Board Office located at 500 Victoria Rd N, Guelph …
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