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October Newsletter is now available. Please note the 2017-2018 Bully Prevention Plan has also been posted.
Don’t forget that Wednesday, October 4th is “Walk to School Day”!! If you take the bus, we’ll walk at school.
Terry Fox Run moved to October 5th!
Given the hot and humid temperature we are currently experiencing, we are moving the Terry Fox Run to next Thursday, October 5th starting at the same time. Stay cool and hydrated everyone!
Parent Involvement Committee
The Upper Grand DSB’s Parent Involvement Committee is pleased to announce our first Parent Event of the year. PIC is hosting Dr. Laura Markham, on Wednesday, Nov. 8th at Centennial CVI and on Thursday, Nov 9th at Westside SS from 6:15 – 8:45 pm. The title of the session is:
“How to get your child …
School Council Meeting and Terry Fox Run
Don`t forget to come out and be a part of our School Council. The first meeting will take place on Monday, September 18 in the library at 6:30 pm. See you there.
The Terry Fox Run has been moved to Wednesday. September 27 from 11:15 to 12:15.
Open House Thursday, September 14th!! 6 – 8 pm
Please come by to meet your child(ren)’s teacher. Our “Open House” will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (the time in the newsletter incorrectly stated 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm). Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Important message from the city of Guelph
The City of Guelph has committed to having two guards on site at Metcalfe and Emma, starting the first day of school, for the duration of the construction in this area. Eventually this intersection will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles. The City will be placing a guard north and south of the crossing …
Please note school bell times have changed!
Don`t forget that bell times are changing for this year. Classes start at 8:30 am and end at 3:00pm . Supervision on the playground will start at 8:15 am.
All grades will be having recess and eating at the same time this year.
10:30 – 10:55 First Recess;
10:55 – 11:15 First Nutrition Break;
12:45 – 1:10 Second Recess;
1:10 …
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Welcome to our new Teachers!!
It won’t be long now before school starts. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome some teachers who have joined our staff over the summer:
Mme Rathbone (Full-day Kindergarten Teacher in room 8 working with Mme Finlay)
Mme Martinez (Full-day Kindergarten Teacher in room 7 working with Mme Teasdale)
Mlle Crawford (Full-day Kindergarten Teacher in …
Don’t forget Spring Thaw Art Show!! Wed., May 3 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Come see how Edward Johnson is transformed into a dynamic and beautiful art gallery!
Kindergarten Registration
Get ready! Kindergarten Registration is from January 9-26
Kindergarten Registration is from January 9 to 26, 2017, at all elementary schools in the UGDSB.
Parents and guardians may register their child at their local school from Monday to Friday during regular school hours (stat holidays excluded).
If you are unable to attend registration during the day, …