WESTERN QUÉBEC SCHOOL BOARD

Email Communication April 16

Good Morning L.A. Community,

We hope this email finds you well and enjoying the sunshine. We also hope you all enjoyed a well-deserved, relaxing weekend with your family!

We have an important update for you today, please see below.

April Calendar 

April events

PD Day – April 19, 2024

  • A reminder that April 19, 2024, is a PD Day.
  • There are no classes.
  • Daycare is open for those who registered.

Recouped PD Day – Power Outage School Closure

  • The School Board and Senior Management team made the decision not to recoup a PD Day for the school closure on April 4, 2024.
  • This decision is across the School Board and all schools affected will not be recouping a PD Day.
  • This decision considers timing, organization and planning of all remaining PD Days.
  • We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
  • Reminder – June 7th is now regular PD Day (recouped) due to the Solar Eclipse.

Friendship Breakfast

  • DATE CHANGE for Friendship Breakfasts
    • JR Campus – May 9, 2024 @ 8:45am
    • SR Campus – May 10, 2024 @ 8:45am
  • We are asking for the donations to be dropped off day of OR brought in by the students on the day of.
  • If necessary, non-refrigerated items can be dropped off at the school the day before.
  • Please see the updated memo for further details.- Click here

Jump Rope for Heart

  • Please see the attached Jump Rope Letter & Pledge Forms.
  • Let’s commit to healthy hearts, L.A.!
  • Memo attached 

Autism Appreciation @ L.A.

  • On April 17, all L.A. Staff and Students are encouraged to wear read to show their appreciation for the Autistic Community.
  • On this day and everyday – you are seen, you are heard, you are valued, you are cared about.
  • Please see the attached flyer with more information. –Click here
  • Vocabulary shift poster 

Grade 6 Graduation

  • Please see the attached invite. – Click here
  • When: Wednesday June 19th @ 10:00am.  RAIN DATE – June 20, 2024 @ 10:00am.
  • We ask that graduates arrive at school for 9:30am and all guests arrive by 9:45am. 
    • Graduates arriving at the beginning of the school day (8:05am) will join their class as usual.
  • The graduation will be taking place outdoors. Please bring your own lawn chair.
  • After the ceremony, we will have a light reception with all graduates and families. We will have drinks, snacks, and photo booth with props available!
  • The reception will end promptly at 12:00pm.
  • Grade 6 graduates will then have a pizza lunch and dance afterward; this is intended for students only.
  • The school day ends at 2:45pm.
  • Please see the attached “Decoration Committee” memo for ways to get involved and support your child’s graduation! – Click here
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Grade 6 Grad 2024 Digital Yearbook:

  • A digital yearbook will be created for our graduating students this year!
  • We are asking that each graduate submit a baby photo and send it to their homeroom teacher by May 24th, 2024. With your submission, please include your child’s first and last name.
  • The yearbook will be played for our graduates following the ceremony, and a copy of the video yearbook will be given to each of our graduates!

Graduation Photos

  • Please see the attached memo from Photomania for our Graduation photos taking place on April 23, 2024.
  • Memo

Rainbow Club @ JR Campus

  • Starting Thursday, April 18, 2024.
  • Rainbow Clubs are inclusive spaces for elementary students to explore developmentally appropriate 2SLGBTQIA+ related topics. Rainbow Clubs use art, books, games, and other structured activities to encourage students to build on their confidence, self-awareness, and sense of community engagement. At the elementary school level, these clubs address topics like diversity, family, inclusion, identity, and respect.
  • Rainbow Clubs promote a safe, healthy school climate and a strong anti-bullying message. They provide a safe space for all students to foster friendships and build on their self-esteem.
  • Please see the poster for further details! -Click here

Music Club @ JR Campus

  • Mr Smith is running a Music Club during lunch! He has his guitar ready and will be singing some classic sing-along songs.
  • Grade 2’s on Tuesdays
  • Grade 1’s on Wednesdays
  • Kindergarten on Thursdays.
  • Get those voices ready to sing and shout!

As always, we remain available should you have any questions or concerns.

Please enjoy the week ahead,

Sam Halpin & Hannah Patrick

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