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Look What’s Coming Up At EPS!
It looks like there is a lot happening at EPS over the next few weeks. Be sure to mark your calendar!
Parent Teacher Interviews – Nov. 23 – Nov. 24.
Today is the last day to book your interview online.
If you require a different date or …
Items Needed!
Wanted: All gently used items for our Green Gryphon Holiday Gift Shop. Items can be dropped off starting Monday, November 27 in the junior pod. The Holiday Gift Shop will be open on Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19. All items will be $2
All proceeds will go …
3rd Annual Green Gryphon Holiday Gift Shop – coming soon
Green Gryphons met yesterday and are very excited about the 3rd Annual Green Gryphon Holiday Gift Shop.
Start setting aside any gently used items from home. Stay tuned for more specific details to follow.
Progress Reports Come Home Today
Students will be given their Progress Reports today. Parent -Teacher interviews will be held on Thursday, November 23 (evening) and Friday, November 24 (all day). Instructions for our on-line Parent Teacher Interviews will be included with your child’s report.
How to Get Your Child Cooperating Without Yelling, Threats or Punishment
Mark your calendars! The UGDSB Parent Involvement Committee invites you to join them for an informative evening for parents and caregivers. Dr. Laura Markham will be speaking on the topic “How to Get Your Child Cooperating Without Yelling, Threats or Punishment.” Learn some practical, everyday strategies to help you raise a …
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Being Thankful
With Thanksgiving recently in our minds, we are thankful for our Salad Days program! We would like to thank these special organizations who provide funding to operate this much needed program: The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Food & Friends Program, the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, and all of our volunteers. Together we …
Changing Our Beliefs and Attitudes About Math
Myth of the Math Person
Most people believe that math is one of those subjects that you either “get” or you “don’t get.” This way of thinking cannot be further from the truth; there is no such thing as a math person. Everyone can achieve in any subject with hard work, perseverance, and someone to …
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Talking About Mental Health October 2017 – Building Resilience
Resilience is our ability to recover from difficulties and adapt to change; to be able to function as well or better after a challenge. Resilience is an important part of good mental health. We all can develop resilience, and we can help our children and youth develop it as well. The following tips are …
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Elora Public School Day at The Guelph Storm Game November 12th at 2:00 PM!
Back by popular demand:
Elora Public School day at The Guelph Storm Game November 12th at 2:00 PM! $18 per ticket ($4 goes back to our school for wellness programs). Guelph Storm vs. Sudbury Wolves – wear your Elora PS colours and cheer for the Storm! Our choir will be singing the national anthem …
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Elora Public School Knit Hats Available!!
Elora PS knit hats are now available at Village Kids in downtown Elora. Pom pom style in red, black, grey or pink. Slouchy knit style in black or grey.
Participate in International Walk to School Day on October 4th 2017!
In October we celebrate active travel by encouraging students to walk or bike between home and school. Walking or cycling to school gets kids outside every day actively enjoying their natural environment. They arrive at school better able to concentrate and learn.
“In the 2015 ParticipACTION Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on Physical Activity for Children …
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Tomorrow is a busy day!
Here is a schedule for those of you who are able to participate in tomorrow’s events:
9:00 – 10:30 Assembly in the Gym & …
Save the Date!!
On Thursday, September 28th, you are invited to come join us for our Assembly at 9:00 am followed by our Terry Fox Run. Again this year we will be collection donations. Our goal is for each student to bring a “Toonie for Terry”. Let’s go Gryphons!
You are also invited to our Open House on …
Salad Days start this week
Get ready Gryphons! Our salad days start tomorrow. All students are welcome and donations are accepted. A big thank you to our volunteers who shopped and prepared our vegetables for tomorrow. Remember: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 2nd Nutrition Break – Intermediate Salad …
Reminder for parents/guardians: Accidents happen – be prepared with Student Accident Insurance
Parents/guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial Health Care or employer group insurance plans.
The Upper Grand District School Board is empowered under The Education Act to offer Accident and Life …
First Day of School – September 5, 2017
Welcome Back! It was great to see so many eager students entering Elora Public School this morning!! We are looking forward to a great year of learning! Below you will find an electronic version of our newsletter and our lunch order information.
If you have any questions, please contact …