So we have something big to celebrate! Every student in the school enjoys going to the Makerspace and interacting with Ms. McLarnon. Since Spencer opened Ms. McLarnon has been encouraging students to develop literacy skills, think deeply about global issues, to tinker, to imagine and explore. We all know what an incredible teacher Ms. McLarnon is and how fortunate we are to have here at Spencer. Well this year, the Prime Minister is also recognizing what an incredible person she is. We would like to congratulate Ms. McLarnon for receiving the Prime Minister’s Award of Teaching Excellence in STEM. Ms. McLarnon will be travelling to Ottawa this Fall to meet the Prime Minister and the other award recipients. We are so proud of her! We look forward to celebrating her as a school soon. Please check out https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/programs-and-initiatives/prime-ministers-awards/recipients/2025-teaching-excellence/biographies#Sandra-McLarnon
WHY Survey
From October 20th to November 21st, the Upper Grand District School Board is collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area.
Please review this letter for more detailed information.
Food Days
A reminder from School Council that food sales are currently online at schoolcashonline.com. You have until Sunday to order for this round of food days. Late orders will not be accepted so don’t miss out.
Upcoming Dates:
October 10 - Dental Screenings - Kindergarten and Grade 2
October 13 - Thanksgiving Monday - School Closed
October 14 - FTP Presentation - Wright and Sousa
October 15 - Grade 8s to Career Pathways Dufferin
October 16 - FTP Presentation - Wright and Sousa
October 16 - You’re the Chef - After School
October 17 - Picture Day
October 17 - FTP Presentation - Sy, Mistry, Geniole and Kennedy
October 21 - ECE Appreciation Day
October 21 - FTP Presentation - MacLaren, Edwards, Lowrie and Hunter
October 22 - Intermediate Ultimate Frisbee - after school at CHES
October 23 - Kindergarten Trip to Erin Oaks
October 23 - You’re the Chef - Final Cook
October 24 - PD Day - School Closed to Students
Wishing all families a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!