Welcome back students!
Good morning,
Welcome back to returning students and families and welcome to new students and families! This email contains a number of items, as we return to school on Tuesday September 2nd. I aim to send out a Weekly Update at the end of each week. This first message contains a number of important details and dates and is a little longer than the weekly messages!
The custodial team and office staff have been hard at work to ensure that everything is ready for students’ return to school. The school looks immaculate as teachers and support staff prepare classes for learning.
First Week of School
Tuesday September 2 the school re-opens for grade 1 through 9 students for the 2025-2026 school year. Staggered entry dates for Kindergarten students will be spaced apart. Your child starts on Wednesday, September 3rd if your last name starts with A-M. On Friday, September 5th, N-Z begins. As a regular school day, students will be in classes from 7:40 to 2:30pm. For those taking the bus, pick up/drop off will be the regular time and location as indicated in communication from the Transportation department.
Bus Pass Pickup
If you registered for busing via PowerSchool by June 20, your bus pass will be delivered via Canada Post to your primary mailing address before the start of school. Families must make payment arrangements for any applicable transportation fees before they will receive a bus pass.
Staff Changes
I would like to welcome Ms. Tammie Sarauer (Vice-Principal), Ms. Mariah St. Germain (Counsellor), Ms. Mandy Mehling (Grade 7), and Ms. Liticia Webster (Grade 8/9 Math and Science).
School Council/FOELS
The first School Council/FOELS meeting will be Tuesday Sept 23rd.
Important Upcoming Dates
- Thursday September 4 – Meet the Staff (5pm to 6:30pm)
- Friday September 12 – Fire Drill (weather permitting)
- Tuesday September 23 - School Council Meeting
- Friday September 26 - Orange Shirt Day
- Monday September 29th - Professional Development Day (No Classes for students)
- Tuesday September 30th - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (School Closed)
I look forward to meeting students and parents throughout the first days of school.
John Tyler
Principal