Newsletter #3 – November 2022

I want to thank you for your continued support of the school’s events and activities.  Many have volunteered for school trips to Lake McGlashen, to the Potager Eardley, as guest speakers in classes and for events like the Terry Fox Run.  Just this past weekend, many of our wonderful Home and School volunteers organized a very successful Halloween dance.  Thanks to all for your dedication to the children and the school, on behalf of the Lord Aylmer School community. 

Please see below, important information that may be of interest in the upcoming month.  Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions, concerns or suggestions regarding the school.    

-E. Keon, Principal

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Lord Aylmer will be having a virtual Remembrance Day assembly on November 11^th.  We would like to encourage the students to wear red and to wear a Poppy to show support for the Armed Forces. To honour veterans, we will have different activities during our Veteran’s Week which your child’s teacher will share with you.  

SPORTS TOURNAMENTS

Western Quebec sports tournaments are back!  Lord Aylmer fielded two teams at the soccer tournament in Quyon on October 12^th and had a great day of sport and team spirit.  Our school is hosting the touch football tournament on Thursday, November 3^rd fielding two strong teams of boys and girls.

Good luck Lord Aylmer!

TERRY FOX UPDATE

After all the donations were counted, we are pleased to announce the total of funds raised was $10 316.45.  Thank you to all of our students, parents/guardians and staff members who made this possible.     

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 the REMIND system such as bus cancellations, school closures, emergency notifications as well as general information and newsletters.

REPORT CARDS AND PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Report cards will be available on the Mozaik parent portal on November 18^th.  Parent-teacher interviews will be held in person this year on November 24^th and 25^th.  On November 24^th, interviews will take place during the day and in the evening.  On the 25^th, interviews will take place during the day.  Your child’s teacher will reach out to you using Sign Up Genius to schedule a block of time for an interview.  Our aim for this round of interviews is to hold a meeting for each of our students.

INFORMATION SESSION FOR FAMILIES – WEBINAR FROM CONNEXIONS

Every year, Connexions, a regional organization and dedicated supporter of Lord Aylmer and WQSB, offers workshops for parents, families and school staff on topics ranging from Talking with your child about drugs, to managing child anxiety as well as many other matters that are so important for families.  This month, Connexions will offer a session entitled, “Dealing with Online Hate”, a webinar for parents/guardians, children and professionals working with youth.  The session will be led by Matthew Johnson, director of Education for MediaSmarts.  It will take place November 8^th from 7:00-8:30 PM. For registration information, please access https://centreconnexions.org/event/facing-online-hate/ .

SCHOOL FEES

School fees are now due.  Detailed statements of accounts are now available on your Mozaik parent portal account. 

We accept the following methods of payment:

• Online Banking Payments – Please double check to make sure that you are using the correct account number(s) when creating your payee(s) for online banking. Detailed Instructions
• In Person – At the Sr. Campus – cash only

For further information regarding your child’s school account or to make payment agreement arrangements, please contact our administrative technician, Corinna Abraham at (819)684-6801 or cabraham@wqsb.qc.ca.

SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

Would you like to have input on the look of the school yards and play areas at Lord Aylmer?  On Wednesday, November 9^th at 6:00 PM, parents and guardians are invited to attend an information meeting regarding a long-term beautification project for the two school yards (each camps).  If you are interested in learning more, please join our principal, Mr. Keon, at the senior campus gymnasium.      

GOVERNING BOARD

The next Lord Aylmer Governing Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m.

PD DAYS AND DAYCARE

There are three PD days in November but daycare will only be offered for two of them.  For the November 4^th PD day, the link for registration was sent via Remind in October.  For November 24^th, a link will be sent out via Remind on November 14^th and the closing date to register will be November 21^st at 12 p.m.  Once the form is closed, parents will no longer have access.

Please note: Daycare is CLOSED on the November 25^th PD day.  There will be no services for this day. 

Payments for daycare can be made online or paid by cash at the senior campus. Payments need to be made monthly. For questions about the online payments, please contact our daycare coordinator, Ms. Julie Belisle at 819-684-1494 or email your questions at jbelisle@wqsb.qc.ca .

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Please ensure children are dressed appropriately for the weather as students will continue to be outdoors as much as possible. An extra pair of dry socks and mitts/gloves are recommended. Please label all clothing items.

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

MESSAGES FROM OUR AMAZING HOME & SCHOOL TEAM

Halloween Dance:  Thanks to all of the ghosts and ghouls that helped make the dance a fantastic night! Congrats to all of the prize winners and a shout out to all the volunteers who helped make it all happen!

We love our community!

Christmas Bazaar:  Join us on Saturday, November 26^th from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the LA Senior Campus for a day of shopping, lunch, raffles, crafts, visits with Santa and more!  Check out all of our amazing vendors on our website blog and Facebook page.  Looking to volunteer or donate a pot of chili/baked goods for the event? Please email lahsbazaar@gmail.com  More details to come!

HOME & SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS

A HUGE  thank you to our families and school community for your continued support of our H & S fundraisers. All funds raised go right back into our students & school! Check these out!

Holiday Fundraisers:

Purdy’s Chocolatier:  Stock up on beautiful gift boxes, fun chocolate lollies, Sweet Georgia Browns and more!

Satisfy those cravings, get all your gift shopping done while supporting a great cause.  Purdy’s chocolates are made in Canada with 100% sustainable cocoa.

What you need:

Step 1- Follow the link to the fundraiser: https://fundraising.purdys.com/join.aspx/1331155-98521
Step 2 – Campaign number: 55624

Step 3 – Once orders close, we will notify everyone when and where you can collect your treats.

Please note!! Products do sell out quickly, so don’t wait too long to order!

Dieleman:

Great gift ideas for family and friends can be found here: Order Deadline: November 16^th

Check out the catalogues:

Gourmet Chocolate Gifts: www.dfs.canada.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GOURMETPDF.pdf

Noel:  https://www.dfscanada.com/we-content/uploads/2022/08/NOELPDF.pdf

Set up your Dieleman profile and order here:

• www.dfscanada.com/login/
• Click on:  Register Now under Participant Registration
• Organization ID # is 7543
• Make sure to select your child’s teacher!

PIZZA & SUBWAY

Our Upcoming Pizza Dates:  November 18^th

Our Upcoming Subway Dates:  November 11 & 23

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER