FRIDAY MESSAGES WILL BE POSTED HERE EVERY FRIDAY FROM MISS TRISH:
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Friday, September 15th, 2023
Thank you to all of our families who were able to join us for our Meet the Educator evening on Wednesday. It is always so nice to see everyone filling our halls and hear the excitement of the students proudly showing off their school!
We understand that bylaw officers have been present in the community this week. While we recognize that many families are impacted by the busing issues (which are slowly being resolved at our site), we ask that you please follow the parking and traffic regulations in the community. Ultimately, those regulations serve to keep our students and families safe as they walk to and from school. Adhering to those also prevents bylaw from issuing tickets.
One initiative that OSTA has developed to try to curb the traffic around the school is the “Walk A Block” Initiative. Walk a Block encourages families to park a little further away from the school and walk in together. It not only eases the congestion around the school, it adds a little bit of physical activity to the day and offers some time to connect on the walk into the school and back to the car at the end of the day. Please see the WALK A BLOCK MAPS HERE.
TERRY FOX RUN: A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School is proud to be participating in the Terry Fox School Run on September 22. Please join us and continue the legacy of one of our greatest Canadian heroes. Donate at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/ALorneCassidyESStittsville
Thank you for joining us in the fight against cancer!
This year our school is setting a FUNdraising goal. If our students raise $1000.00 then the teachers will dress up as their favourite superhero. Our school run is 1 week away so let's get started today.
HOT LUNCHES: Tired of making lunches already? Well the ALC lunch program is back for another year. Choices from Jojo's pizza, Subway and Boston Pizza rotate each Monday and popcorn every second Friday. Ordering is now available until SEPTEMBER 24th at 11 pm. Register at alc.hotlunches.net (you have to register at the start of each school year). Our access code is ALCHL. Ordering and payment is online only and all the information you need is on the website. This program is our school council's biggest fundraiser. Thanks for your support!
The lunch program can't run without volunteers! The more people we have, the less work for all. Volunteers need to be available Mondays or Fridays from 10:30 to noon, and the commitment is usually 1 - 2 x per month. It is a fun job and you may even end up with some leftover pizza. If you are available please send an email to [email protected] with your details.
SCHOOL COUNCIL: Hello! Welcome to another year of ALC School Council. For those of you who don't know us: ALC’S School Council is formed from a group of volunteers that meet once a month to discuss topics that involve A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School. It is an opportunity to develop a partnership between parents and A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School. Each volunteer is a parent or guardian of a student enrolled at this school. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday September 20th at 7 pm in the school library. If you would like to be a part of council please email [email protected] by Monday September 18th to receive details. Hope to see you there!
JUNIOR TRACK AND FIELD- Mme. Devine is starting Jr. Track and Field next week for students in Grades 4-6. Tryouts will taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday next week at second recess.
CELEBRATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Evening of Sept 15th-17: Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins this evening, September 15th, and continues until September 17th. It marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Awe, which will conclude with Yom Kippur. This is an important time of celebration, introspection, and reflection for Jewish families. This year, Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the year 5784. Shanah Tovah to all who will be celebrating this important holiday!
Sept 19th: Powley Day: Powley Day is celebrated by the Métis annually on September 19th, the anniversary of theSupreme Court of Canada’s unanimous ruling in The Powley Case (R. v. Powley). The Powley decision affirmed Métis harvesting rights, and was a momentous victory for the Métis Nation; it marked the beginning of a greater recognition of Métis rights in Ontario and across Canada. Métis people celebrate this legal victory that advanced Métis rights, and which continues to play an important role in the Métis struggle for visibility and independence.
SEPT 20- SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING
SEPT 27- ROWAN’S LAW DAY
SEPT 30- NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
OCTOBER 5- FIRST DUCK FAMILY ACTIVITY- MORE INFO TO COME!
OCTOBER 6- PD DAY- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
OCTOBER 9- THANKSGIVING NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
NOVEMBER 1- GRADE 7 AND 8 IMMUNIZATIONS CYCLE 1 (more info to come closer to the date).
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Friday September 8th, 2023
Well, week one is done, and what a week it was! It has been so wonderful to welcome the students back and everyone has slid right back into the routines of learning and playing together! I dare say everyone will sleep well this weekend, as there are many tired eyes today!
Through the day today, all students were able to participate in a series of games and activities organized and led by our grade 8 students. The grade 8s did a fantastic leading the games and supporting the younger leaders. A huge thank you to Ms. Mackey and her work in helping the grade 8s plan the activities! Mother Nature even cooperated by turning down the heat and holding off on the rain!
In this weeks message:
PARENTS ON THE YARD: We kindly remind you that when parents are lingering on the yard, it makes it very difficult for us to receive and dismiss students. We ask that parents of students in Grades 1-8 drop-off/meet their children at the assigned gates (MAP). Parents of Kinder students are asked to drop-off/meet their child and then leave the Kinder area. With buses arriving/departing, it is very difficult to move lines of students through groups of adults. We appreciate your cooperation!
MEDICAL FORMS If your child has any life-threatening health issues and/or requires medication at school, such as an inhaler, ibuprofen, migraine medication, etc it is imperative that you fill out the appropriate forms asap. If you have already completed the form this year, no need to do it again.
(Hard copies have been put in your students package.)
PLAN OF CARE FOR STUDENTS WITH LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS
SELF ADMINISTRATION OF ORAL MEDICATION
EMERGENCY CLOSING: In the event that the school is required to close early, it is important for us to know how all students will be getting home. A form was sent home Tuesday with all children, but in the event it did not make it to you, you can find a copy here.
(Hard Copies are in your student package.)
MEDIA RELEASE FORM gives the school permission to use your child’s first name and photo in various platforms (social media, yearbook, slide shows etc…) If this form is not completed, we will not post photos of you child in any capacity. MEDIA RELEASE FORM
(Hard Copies are in your student package.)
PHOTO DAY: September 12: Our school photos are early this year! Edge Imaging will be here on Tuesday to do school photos. SCHOOL PHOTOS
MEET THE EDUCATORS: September 13 from 4:30-6:00. Families are invited to come to the school Wednesday evening to meet their children’s educators. Please note that the event is an opportunity to meet the educators and see where your child is learning every day. At this point in the year, educators are still getting to know their learners and are not ready to offer you specific feedback about their academic progress.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Hello! Welcome to another year of ALC School Council. For those of you who don't know us: ALC’S School Council is formed from a group of volunteers that meet once a month to discuss topics that involve A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School. It is an opportunity to develop a partnership between parents and A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School. Each volunteer is a parent or guardian of a student enrolled at this school. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday September 20th at 7 pm in the school library. If you would like to be a part of council please email [email protected] by Monday September 18th to receive details. Hope to see you there!
Student Accident Insurance
Creating a caring and safe environment for our students is our top priority. Unfortunately, despite all reasonable precautions being taken, accidents can still happen. Some injuries may result in medical, dental or other expenses that are not covered by provincial health care or employer group plans and caregivers become responsible for these expenses.
The OCDSB does not provide student accident insurance and encourages all caregivers to consider purchasing accident insurance or student accident insurance for incidents that may not be covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) or any additional medical plans they have.
Student accident insurance is available for purchase, on a voluntary basis. Caregivers may apply online at insuremykids.com or call 1-800-463-5437. The accident insurance coverage options range from $17.00/year to $33.00/year. All plans provide 24/7 coverage and a variety of important accident benefits (benefit limits differ based on plan selected). If you have any questions, please call Binks Insurance Brokers directly at 613-226-1350.
SEPT 12: SCHOOL PHOTOS
SEPT 13- MEET THE EDUCATOR
SEPT 20- SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING
SEPT 27- ROWAN’S LAW DAY
SEPT 30- NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION