It’s hard to believe we have already completed one fifth of the school year. Although 2020-2021 has presented us with many additional challenges, every member of the Lord Aylmer School community has contributed to making this first part of the year a successful one. I would like to commend the members of staff for their professionalism and hard work from their adapted classroom set-up and lessons, to the added work for office staff and the extra support provided to our students in need that is ensured every day by our special education staff.
I would also like to thank our parents for their work in partnering with the staff to help make Lord Aylmer a place with high academic and behavioural standards. In particular, I want to recognize our dedicated group of parent volunteers on the Lord Aylmer Home and School Committee. Through their energy and devotion to our students, they have found creative solutions to some of the barriers we have faced as a school. Thank you.
Please see important information and dates below.
STUDENT RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY
We will hold our Student Recognition Assembly on Nov. 3. The school value on which we focused in October was “Inclusion”. Congratulations to all who will receive an award. We are very proud of our students’ efforts in following our school values. The value on which we will focus in November is “Compassion”.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Lord Aylmer will participate in a Virtual Remembrance Day Assembly on Nov 11. We would like to encourage the students to wear red and a Poppy to show our support for the Armed Forces.
To honour past and present members of the Armed Forces we will have different activities during Veteran’s Week. On the morning announcements we will highlight a “Veteran of the Day”. We are also hoping to have a few guest speakers join classrooms for a virtual presentation. If you are interested in being a guest speaker please contact the school.
In an effort to support our Veterans we are also going to have a one-day fundraiser called “Loonies for Legionaires”. Students can bring in loonies on November 11. Teachers will collect them and we will make a school wide donation to the Legion.
REMIND NOTIFICATIONS
Please visit our website to find out how to sign up for REMIND, if you have not already done so. Important information is shared through this notification system. Some families have shared that they were no longer receiving notifications. We are not sure of the reason but have found that deleting your registration and then re-registering has fixed the error.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports will be available for viewing on November 20 through Mosaik Parent Portal. If you are not yet registered to Mosaik, please contact our administrative technician, Corinna Abraham, at cabraham@wqsb.qc.ca.
GOVERNING BOARD
The next Lord Aylmer Governing Board meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m.
PD DAY AND DAYCARE
November 27 is a PD day. Daycare services are available for those who register. Registration forms will be sent home two weeks before the PD day. October daycare payments are due the week of November 3-6.
THANK YOU
Thank you to Kimberley Fortin and Sam Brisebois for the donation of Tupperware Water Bottles. These bottles have been used when students do not have a water bottle at school.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Please ensure children are dressed appropriately for the weather. Students will be outdoors as much as possible. An extra pair of dry socks and mittens or gloves are recommended. Please label all clothing items.
PIZZA & SUBWAY
Our Upcoming Pizza Dates:
Nov 13 & 24
Dec 11
Our Upcoming Subway Dates:
Nov 6 & 20
Dec 4 & 18
The next quarterly payment for our Lord Aylmer Home & School Pizza and Subway Lunch Fundraiser is due on Thursday, December 17. We are now accepting payments for this second quarter for both pizza and sub lunches. Find our Online Shop at: www.lordaylmerhs.ca/shop
HOME & SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
Our Lord Aylmer Home & School is seeking new H&S members to help promote our Volunteer Association, volunteer for any of our upcoming fundraisers and share new ideas! Join us on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 pm to find out more about our organization, meet our Executive Members or find out about upcoming fundraisers. To take part and receive the Zoom link, please email us at lordaylmerhs@hotmail.com.
H&S ONLINE FUNDRAISERS
Looking for labels for your child’s school clothes or materials? Purchasing gift cards for friends, family or teachers? Looking for some great lists of books to buy for your child or are hoping to send a simple eGift Card to a fellow reader? Make sure to visit our Lord Aylmer Home & School website at www.lordaylerhs.ca for our many online fundraisers with our various partners. By purchasing your regular items through our partner fundraising pages, you help raise money for our students and schools.
Here’s what we’ve got:
Fundscrip (lordaylmerhs.ca/fundscrip): Pay face value for your regular purchases of gas, groceries, birthday gifts and more! Each purchase generates earnings for our H&S.
Indigo eGift Cards (lordaylmerhs.ca/indigo-egift-cards): You can buy a $25, $50 or $100 Indigo eGift Card to purchase books online for your family- or to gift to a friend, family member or even your child’s teacher via email. Our H&S earns 20% in Indigo store credit!
Mabel’s Labels (lordaylmerhs.ca/mabels-labels) or Oliver’s Labels (lordaylmerhs.ca/olivers-labels): Purchase labels for your child’s school clothes or materials. Both Mabel’s Labels and Oliver’s Labels also offer masks for kids and parents! Each purchase generates earnings for our H&S.
LORD AYLMER SCHOOL GEAR – HOME & SCHOOL ONLINE SHOP
Every Friday is Lord Aylmer School Spirit Day! Don’t forget to wear your LA T-Shirt or Hoodie!!
Looking for Lord Aylmer gear? Check-out our Glam Shop for t-shirts and hoodies for the whole family at: https://bit.ly/3ibnzTu.
A new kinder or student to our school? Our Lord Aylmer School will be gifting your child their very own Lord Aylmer School T-Shirt- so please keep this in mind when purchasing glam for your family.
CONNEXIONS RESOURCE CENTRE – UPCOMING EVENTS FOR PARENTS AND SCHOOL STAFF
Supporting Your Child’s Language Development Throughout the School Years (Ages 6 To Youth).
Is your child struggling with reading and writing? Are you worried about your child’s overall language development? Are you wondering about the impact of bilingualism on your child’s school success? Was your child diagnosed with a speech delay (difficulty) or a language disorder and you have questions about the next steps?
Connexions Resource Centre is hosting a 2-Part Zoom Webinar Series on Thursday, November 12 & 19 from 7:00-8:00 PM on Supporting Your Child’s Language Development Throughout the School Years (Ages 6 To Youth). Spend an evening chatting with special guest, Kristy Findlay, M.Sc.O(C) Speech-Language Pathologist, co-founder of Centre Mosaïque de Québec Clinique d’orthophonie, discussing communication and language abilities through the school years. Bring your questions, concerns and curiosities!
To participate in either of these two Zoom Webinars, please contact Connexions at 819-557-0615 or info@centreconnexions.org.
Straight Talk About Cannabis
Connexions Resource Centre is hosting a Zoom Webinar on Straight Talk About Cannabis on Tuesday, November 10 from 7-9 PM. Join us for a chat with Erica and Kelly, the Drug Awareness Resource Team (DART) of the Western Québec School Board (WQSB), who will share information on the role of the DART Team within the WQSB community, provide an overview of Cannabis 101 and the developing brain, and highlight strategies to help us talk to our kids about substances and substance use.
To register for this Zoom Webinar and for help connecting online, please contact Connexions at 819-557-0615 or info@centreconnexions.org.
Raising Ethical Kids for a Networked World
Connexions Resource Centre is hosting a Zoom Webinar on Raising Ethical Kids for a Networked World on Wednesday, December 2 from 7:00-8:30 PM as special guest, Matthew Johnson, Director of Education, MediaSmarts, examines some of the moral dilemmas that kids face in their online activities and shares some strategies to help them build the social and emotional intelligence that is needed to support ethical decision making – and build resiliency if things go wrong. This webinar will address different aspects of cyberbullying, from online “griefing” and harassment, to online hate and the sharing of personal information, as well as provide practical tips for preventing and dealing with it.
To register for this Zoom Webinar and for help connecting online, please contact Connexions at 819-557-0615 or info@centreconnexions.org.
STUDENT ABSENCES
Please don’t forget to call the school if your child will be absent or late. When leaving a message please include the date and the reason for your child’s absence. If you wish to make any changes to your child’s after-school routines, you must contact the office and the daycare before 2:00 pm. Messages left after 2:00 may not be heard until after dismissal.
Jr. Campus: 819.684.4888
Sr. Campus: 819.684.6801
Daycare: 819.684.1494