Hello Jennie Elliott families,
After a few years of trying to get the technology to work, the display tv’s are finally working in the school and were unveiled this week! Come check them out the next time you’re in the building. We’ll have pictures to share of happenings around the school, upcoming news and events, and a new sign language word or phrase to learn each week!
Holiday Happenings Week
A reminder of our Holiday Happenings attire for next week if students wish to participate, from December 16-20.
Designated Doors
We have noticed a significant increase in the number of students coming through the front door in the morning that are not designated to enter through this door, prior to the instructional bell ringing at 9:05am. The only students who should be entering through the front doors are our DHH students, and students who are being escorted in with Student Care staff. After the designated doors close at 9:05, students can go to through the front doors and must sign in at the office for a “Welcome Back” slip to take to their teacher. Prior to 9:05, we have monitors at each door, and this allows us to distribute the flow of traffic more reasonably. The additional congestion at the front doors has started to pose a security risk because it becomes challenging to properly monitor visitors entering the building. Please help us to ensure the safety of all of our students and staff by sending students through their designated grade doors prior to 9:05. Thank you for your cooperation with this.
News From School Council
What a great night we had last night at the first holiday cookie decorating event hosted by the School Council. We hope everyone that attended had an amazing time celebrating with their loved ones. We had a few excellent suggestions to make next year's celebration even better. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again next year. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help us pull off this first school event of the year! An extra-large thank you to Eva and Robyn who continue to organize this fun event year after year so seamlessly. We appreciate all you do for the school council and this community of Jennie Elliott!
Reminder of Year Round Fundraiser - At Home Bottle Collection
With the holiday season upon us, remember to donate your bottles and cans to Jennie Elliott School Council! We have partnered with Trail Bottle Depot to have an easy pickup at your home of your bottles and cans. Just text Trail Bottle Depot, they will come to your home, pick up the bottles and send the money to the school, super easy! Please see the infographic for details. What we love is 100% of the proceeds from the returns goes back to the school! All funds collected will go to directly benefit causes for the school including the grade 6 year end farewell, play day, the new outdoor learning space, and much much more. None of these initiatives are possible without participation by our school community. Feel free to share this with your friends and family as well!
~ With lots of gratitude, School Council
Upcoming Dates
Dec 16 - Fun Lunch
Dec 16-20 - Holiday Happiness Week
Dec 20 - Last day of classes before Winter Break
Dec 21 - Winter Solstice
Dec 25 - Christmas
Dec 26 - Kwanzaa
Dec 25 - Jan 2 - Hannukah
Jan 1 - New Years Day
Jan 6 - Classes Resume after Winter Break
Jan 7 - Orthodox Christmas
Thanks you everyone, and have a great week!