Our Weekly Oct. 18

Oct. 18, 2024

  PEKELANEW-Moon that turns the leaves white(Oct.)

Dear Poirier Families,

We are in the Pekelanew Moon. -The moon that turns the leaves white and our classes have been connecting to our beautiful environment while noticing the changes in the season around us. This also means that our black bears should dress for the weather and bring a change of clothes because being outside these days means getting wet and maybe mucky as well as getting happy and having fun.

• Accessible Parking: We have added an accessibility parking spot using a cone and sign to the spot in front of the cross walk by the main entrance. Please only park in this spot if you need an accessible parking spot because of a mobility limitation. Thank you
• Photo retakes are on Monday. If you have not requested a retake through the photo company link, please just send a note to the teacher or remind your child on Monday. Anyone that wants a retake will have one. Thank you
• Grade 4s and 5s have the bike riding program on Monday and Wednesday. Please ensure your forms are in and bikes come to school on Tuesday. Here is a link for more information on the program:https://linktr.ee/everyonerides45 Thank you
• On Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, our Bears are welcome to wear their costumes to school to celebrate Halloween. 
  • We know that masks are a part of costumes at this age so if face makeup will not do the trick, we are fine with masks being worn at this age. 
  • Please keep accessories and weapons at home for the evening. 
  • Our Black Bears are young and everyone has different comfort levels for blood and gore. Please keep this in mind as costumes are being selected and put together for school. Some of our newcomers to Canada may be triggered by images of soldiers, skeletons, fake blood, and other costumes related to death or war. 
  • Thank you for helping your child find an appropriate costume for the school day.
• Friday, Oct. 25th is no school for Professional Development.

Dates Ahead:

October 21, Monday Photo Retakes 

October 24, Thursday Fire Drill

October 25, Friday Professional Development Day No School

October 31, Thursday Halloween Celebrations 

(Jack-o-lantern Gallery and Dance during the day)

November 5, Tuesday PAC Meeting 7pm

November 8, Friday Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 11, Monday Remembrance Day -No School

November 21, Thursday Early Dismissal for Shared Learning Dismissal 11:40

November 22, Friday Professional Development Day -No School

Have a cozy weekend in the rain! Tess Vally and Grania Bridal