Principal’s Message
November will see us complete the first term of the 2019-20 school year. With the end of our first reporting period, we complete report cards and provide them to parents, and we have the opportunity for oral reports or parent/student/teacher conferences. Each and every student has successes from this term and the oral conferences are a time for celebration. With that being said, we can ask our children each day what’s been going on with their learning. Here are some questions that you can ask your child…
What are you learning? (You can be more specific by saying...in math...in science...in science humaine).
Why do you think you are learning about this?
How are you doing? And, how do you know?
What can you do to get better?
What do you do when you are stuck on something or need help?
Making our questions more specific helps our children to remember their days and be able to talk about them.
Enjoy the conversation.
Mireille Bazin-Berryman (Principal) and Christian Leclerc (Vice-Principal)
Remembrance Day Assembly An assembly for Remembrance
Day will be held on Thursday, November 7th at 10:30 a.m.
in the school gymnasium.
All parents are welcome to attend this ceremony!
For cadets, scouts, girl guides, etc. feel free to wear your uniforms for the procession at
the beginning of the ceremony. Sunday, November 3, 2019 Please remember to turn
your clocks back 1 hour!
:
With Halloween just behind us many students have
candy at home that they collected. Please take
into consideration, healthy lunch choices when
sending treats. If you do send one treat in the lunch
bag please ensure that it is peanut and tree nut
free. Thanks.
If you need to contact the school, please call 204-878-4233 during the office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you are unable to call during these hours, you may send a fax 878-4237 or email eli@srsd.ca. You may also send a note with your child.
All visitors are to report to the main office.
All visitors, including parents, must report to the main office upon entering the school. We ask that parents do not go straight to their child’s classroom. If you are dropping something off for your child, please leave it at the office, and we will make sure he/she gets it. If you are coming to pick up your child before 3:10 p.m., please report to the office, and we will call your child down. If you are coming at the end of the day, please wait for your child in the front foyer.
Reminders re: Transportation
Change of Drop off:
If your child needs to be dropped off at another location, the transportation department requires written notice 24 hours in advance.
Picking up your child from school:
If your child is a bus student, and you will be picking him/her up, you must send a note to the school office, or call us by 2:45 p.m. The office gets very busy at the end of the school day, and it is difficult to inform all necessary parties on time if we get calls at the end of the day.
Dismissal
Parents are always welcome in our school. We love to see you and catch up with all the news.
However dismissal is a very busy time for our teachers. We really encourage parents to wait by the front entrance at dismissal time and not in the front of the classroom doors. If you wish to see a teacher after dismissal, please call, send them an e-mail to set up an appointment or wait until the students have been dismissed.
Notes from Home
It is not necessary to send more than one note per child (to the office, bus driver, teacher, etc.). All notes are handed in to the teacher, and sent to the office after announce- ments. The secretary will ensure that all necessary parties have received the information.
Allergy Alert!
The most common food allergies in children are: peanuts/
nuts, milk, eggs, seafood, and wheat. Please be aware that we have children with these allergies at ELI. Many of our students and teachers suffer from asthma and other res- piratory disorders. Students should restrain from using strong perfume and deodorant sprays in the school.
Medication Notice
To ensure the school is using current information about your child’s medication, the proper Regulation forms must be completed each year. If you require one for your child please contact the school. Reminder, that medication MUST be brought in by an adult and in its original contain- er. As per Divisional policy please be advised that school staff are not permitted to administer medication that is NOT prescribed by a physician.
Important Reminders (Please keep this page for future reference)
Reminders re: Absences
If your child will be absent, we ask that you, the parent/guardian, please call the school by 9:30 a.m. If you do not let us know why your child is absent, we must call you to verify the absence.
Please note: If your child is a bus student, you must also call the
Transportation Department to let them know your child will not be on the bus that morning.
Please remind your children that if they come in late, they must report to the office for a late slip.
Otherwise, the office does not know they have arrived, and they will remain marked as absent.
Transportation Department Telephone Number:
204-422-6222
November 8 - PD Day No School
November 11 - Remembrance Day No School
November 29 - Admin Day/Oral Conferences No School December 20 - Last day of school before Winter Break December 23-January 3 - Winter Break
February 10 - PD Day No School February 17 - Louis Riel Day No School March 6 - PD Day No School
March 27 - Admin Day/Oral Conferences No School March 30 - April 3 - No School Spring Break April 10 - Good Friday No School
May 1 - Admin Day No School May 18 - Victoria Day No School June 29 - Last day of classes June 30 - Admin Day No School
Dates to Remember
IMPORTANT
Please remember that ELI is a nut safe school. Please do not send any foods to school that contain peanuts or tree nuts. Thank you.
Reminder Lifetouch Photos:
Photo proofs have been sent home from Lifetouch.
Please note that orders can also be completed online with many more choices to choose from or ordered in
paper format as well.
Picture retakes will be held on Tuesday, November 19th at 1:00 p.m.
Congratulations to Raydin L. in Grade 1 (Mme Martyne’s class) who won the Fire Chief for a Day contest and got the chance to ride to and from school on a Fire Truck on
Thursday, October 10, 2019.
2020-2021
Seine River School Division Budget Consultation Evening Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Division Office
475-A Senez Street, Lorette, MB All interested participants are requested to
RSVP to Karen Alevizos before November 18, 2019 at
(204) 878-4713 ext 5212 or kalevizos@srsd.ca
Photos from our Provincial Cross Country
Grade 7/8 Boys
Team Results Divisional Cross Country out of 11 schools
participating:
Grade 8 girls - 2nd place Grade 6 boys - 1st place Grade 6 girls - 2nd place Grade 5 girls - 3rd place Grade 4 boys - 2nd place
NEWS FROM THE GYM
Cross Country Info 2019
A big thank you to all of the students from Grades 4-8 who participated at the Regional Cross Country meet in LaBroquerie on September 12, 2019. Congratulations to all of the participating members of the cross country team. We used the provincial placements on September 25th to come up with the
divisional team results due to the divisional meet being cancelled.
2019-2020 ELI Volleyball teams
Grade 7 Girls
For scheduling information please go to the following link on our
webpage:
http://www.srsd.ca/school/ELI/
Programs/Physicaleducation/
Volleyball/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Grade 8 Girls
Camryn R. Rowan F. Brenya K.
Hannah G. Isabelle B.
Shilo F. Ava P.
Grace D. Mikyla B.
Alexis P. Kimi M. Manager:
Victoria N. Taylor G. Ashley T.
Lucas A.-H. Liam H.
Colt C. Nolan L.
Nathan F. Charlie T.
Caden B. Joshua B.
Tyler S. Owen L.
Connor H. Mark M.
Airawynn H. Zoe S. Jesslyn N.
London C. Kiana M. Emmalee S.
Payton T. Katie D. Brooklyn B.
Madison P. Samantha S. Angelina P.
Tasha S. Manager:
Ashley T.
REPORTING PERIOD
Oral Reports will be held on Thursday, November 28th in the evening and Friday, November 29th in the morning. Please plan to
meet with your child’s teacher, and share in your child’s successes. These conferences will include Parent, Child and Teacher, so it is
important that your child attends with you.
A letter will be sent home explaining how you can book your appointment times online.
If you are unable to book your appointment please contact the office and we would be
pleased to assist you.
PAC News
PAC would like to thank everyone who supported the Kernels and Epicure fundraiser, which ran from September 26th to October 8th. The product from this fundraiser will be available for pick up on Thursday, November 7th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
in the school gym.
Based on its success last year, we once again partnered with Glenlea Greenhouses for our second fundraiser of the year, which is currently underway.
Orders are due back to the school no later than November 5th. This is the final fundraiser where proceeds will support school camp and/or the Quebec exchange for Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. Funds raised by Kindergarten to Grade 4 will support PAC initiated playground improvements.
We are happy to announce that the PAC secretary position has been filled by Jennifer Mills. Welcome aboard Jennifer! PAC is always looking for new members as well as volunteers to help out with our various activities and fundraisers. If you want to join PAC you can do so at any time. Our monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month in the ELI staffroom, with the next meeting on November 5th at 6:30 p.m. We always look forward to hearing the voices of our parent community.
Milk Tickets are available for purchase online on our School Cash Online website.
Simply return a copy of your receipt with the student to school or send the
receipt to eli@srsd.ca and Michelle at the office will ensure that your child(ren) receives the milk tickets.
Tickets will be sent back home with the student in a ziplock bag.
Music News
Save the date - Winter Concert K-8 Our winter concert this year will be on
Monday, December 16th. We will be trying a new format. It will be a winter
carnival from 6-8 p.m. for all students.
There will be indoor and outdoor activities as well as musical performances in the gym. More details to follow at the beginning of December.
Please note that there will be no afternoon performances
with this format.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school on November 28th & 29th What better way to promote reading to our students than by supporting this important literacy event. Did you know for every $10 you spend at the Fair up to $6 comes directly
back to our school? You child will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during school hours and we will be open during Oral Reporting. We look forward to seeing you
during our Book Fair and thank you, in advance for supporting this literacy fundraiser.
Visit the Scholastic Book Fairs website at www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs to get more detailed information about these books. You can also watch book trailers and author
highlights with your child by clicking on the videos link.
Thank you for believing in books and the impact of reading on your child’s future.
Madame Danielle
Library Technician
On October 2nd, we welcomed award-winning Canadian author
Eric Walters to visit our grade 5 to 8 students.
He gave an inspiring presentation about his books, his passion for writing and his humanitarian efforts.
What an amazing afternoon! His presentation deeply moved us all.
For further information, please visit his website: www.ericwalters.net Here are a few comments from the students:
Madame Danielle Library Technician
I thought it was very INSPIRING because
he has travelled around the world and
has helped so many people.
Jesslyn
I thought his presentation was AMAZING. It is so interesting that he has trav- elled to so many places. He is overall an amazing person!
Thank you Eric Walters!
London He seems like a REALLY
GOOD person and really good stand up comedian.
Saul
I think the presenta- tion was amazing! It was EDUCATIONAL, but also contained humor and was some-
what sad all at the same time.
Kiana
I was surprised of how HEART WARMING it was.
I loved that presentation, it was amazing! I really like how he referred to himself and how he went
to all those places.
Kaitlyn
The presentation by Eric Walters was really good, he is really nice and he’s
PRETTY FUNNY!
Isaiah
Kids Craft
Saturday, November 2nd
Craft from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Library Hours Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday 4:30—8:30
Saturday 10:00—2:00
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Date: Monday, November 11th Time: 10:30 am
Where: Collège Lorette
We are now accepting excellent used condition books for our Christmas book sale on December
6th and 7th
Lego Club
November 27th 6:30—7:30 pm Join us to build, create &
explore! Drop-in, no registration required.
Family Craft Night
Come make a snowman!
Date: November 19th Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Sign up at the library!
Ste. Geneviève Library night Tuesday November 12
6:30—8:00
Adult Craft Club
Do you like to knit, colour or do other crafts?
Bring your project to work on and join us for tea/coffee and
crafting.
Adults only.
Complimentary tea and coffee Second Wednesday of each
month 6:30—8:00 pm
NUTRITION BITS AND BITES
Rethinking Rewards
Should Food be Used as a Reward?
Using food rewards can be harmful for children.
IF you use food as rewards, it can:
o Make it hard for children to listen to their natural hunger cues.
o Confuse the healthy eating messages that are being taught at home and school.
o Increase a child’s desire for sweets.
o Increases risk of dental cavities.
Non-food rewards are the best way to support a child’s health, growth, and development!
Want to start using non-food rewards?
Check out the “Recipe for Change” on the next page with several reward ideas for you to use!
Did you know?
The type of rewards we use impact a child’s
overall health and well-being.
Using non-food rewards also protects children with food allergies. Read more about non-food rewards here:
https://foodallergycanada.ca/non-food-treats-10-food-free-ideas-kids-ages/
For more information on nutrition and healthy eating, visit:
https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/health-info-for-you/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/
To access previous school nutrition newsletters, visit:
https://www.southernhealth.ca/whats-happening/nutritional-newsletters/
Contact Dial-a-Dietitian 1-877-830-2892 Health Links 1-888-315-9257 Nutrition Services Team 1-204-856-2055 Created by a Dietetic Intern from Southern Health-Santé Sud
May be photocopied in its entirety provided source is acknowledged.
Recipe for Change: Using Non-Food Rewards
Reward Ideas:
Tips to Implement Ideas:
Get input from your child. Ask how would they like to be rewarded and make a list together
Use words of encouragement! Kids love to hear “You did a great job!” or “I appreciate your help!”
Choose prizes, toys, and games that promote physical activity!
At Home:
Dance Party
Dress Up Day
Pajama Day
Stickers
Face Painting or Temporary Tattoos
Bookmarks
Books
Family game night
Painting a mural for their bedroom or playroom
Invite a few of your child’s friends over for a sleepover
Camp out in the backyard
Go to a sports game
Create a box of special toys or art supplies that are only used for rewards or special occasions
At Schools or Community Centers:
Early Years:
Stickers
Bookmarks
Extra art time
Fun coloured pens or pencils
Get to sit by friends
Eat lunch outdoors
Dance to favourite music in class
Extra recess time Older Years:
Get to listen to music while working
Extra talk time at the end class
Extra credit
Have class/programs outside
No Homework Pass
Books
Check Out Appetite to Play for More Ideas to Support Healthy Eating and Activity for Kids:
https://www.appetitetoplay.com/healthy-eating/tips-ideas/10-easy-non-food-rewards
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Day 1
Pita Pit Lunch 2
3 4 Day 2 5 Day 3
PAC Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Glenlea Greenhouse fundraiser orders due
6 Day 4 7 Day 5
Remembrance Day Ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
8 Day 6
No School PD Day
9
10 11
No School Remembrance Day
12 Day 1 13 Day 2 14 Day 3 15 Day 4 Boston pizza lunch
16
17 18 Day 5 19 Day 6
Lifetouch retakes 1:00 p.m.
20 Day 1 Gr. 7 & 8 Debates at École St-Norbert Immersion
21 Day 2 Gr. 6 regional Volleyball tournament
22 Day 3 Taco in a bag lunch
23
24 25 Day 4
Respect Ed outing Written reports sent home Oral conference appointments must be booked by noon today
26 Day 5 27 Day 6 28 Day 1 Oral
conferences &
Bookfair evening Assembly 9:00 a.m.
29 Day 2 No School Admin Day Oral
Conferences &
Bookfair (a.m.)
30