Fairfield Newsletter Happy Holidays
Fairfield Elementary School 2022 Final Edition
School Council PANCAKE LUNCH - First Week Back - Mark Your Calendars!
When: Friday, January 13
*If your child has dietary restrictions please contact the office and we will provide an alternative or a modification (example: halal, gluten free, eggs) 613-389-2636
Ms. Scott's Class LOVED the sing a long!
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Choices at 7 Programs and Applications for September 2023 are now open!
The application process is now open for current Grade 6 students who are interested in applying for a position in the LDSB Choices at 7 Programs (ATLAS, LEAP, and Challenge) for Grade 7 in September 2023. There are also limited places available for current Grade 7 students who wish to apply to enter one of the programs for Grade 8 in September 2023. For more information about the application process and important deadlines, please visit http://bit.ly/Choicesat7LDSB
2023-2024 Choices at 7 information and applications are now available on LDSB’s website: https://limestone.on.ca/programming/choices_at_7
Whole School Hot Chocolate Delivery - Thanks Student Council!
New Dental Benefits Information
Government of Canada’s new interim Canada Dental Benefit, launched on December 1st.
The benefit allows families to receive up-front, direct payments up to $650 per year, per child, for two years (totalling up to $1300) for dental care services. Canada Revenue Agency will be processing the applications and payments for the benefit.
Families are eligible if they meet the following criteria:
- Age: child(ren) under 12
- Family income: adjusted net income of less than $90,000. Note: Applicants need to have filed income tax and currently receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for their child.
- Dental insurance: do not have access to private dental insurance. Note: Families who are already covered by Healthy Smiles Ontario will still be eligible for the interim Canada Dental Benefit if they incur out of pocket costs for dental care services for their child.
- Dental expenses: have, or will have, out of pocket dental care expenses.
Visit Canada.ca/Dental for more information.
We are bringing back the Loyalist Thrift Sale this spring! We still need 15 VOLUNTEERS!
Hello from School Council!
The Loyalist Thrift Sale is our largest fundraiser of the year and we are hopeful to be running a Spring Thrift Sale. In order to continue moving forward with our planning we require volunteer commitment. Volunteers are a critical component to our sale and with out them, we are unable to run. Please find the link below to sign up for a volunteer shift and support our school with your time.
January School Council Meeting! Come meet with us!
WHEN: Wednesday, January 11th at 6:00 in person
There will be FREE babysitting for school aged children!
We can't wait to see you!
Calendar of Events
January
Sunday, January 1st - Welcome 2023!
Monday, January 9 - Welcome back to school 2023!
Friday, January 13 - Grade 1/2 trip to library
Friday, January 13 - Pancake Breakfast
Thursday, January 19 - Zarzecki to library 9:30
Monday, January 30 - Pennell and Zarzecki to Little Cat Conservation Area
February
Friday, February 3 - PA Day
Friday, February 10 - Grade 1/2 trip to library
Tuesday, February 14 - Valentine's Day
Thursday, February 16 - Zarzecki trip to library 9:30
Monday, February 20 - Family Day
March
Friday, March 10 - Grade 1/2 trip to library
Monday, March 13-17 - March Break
Thursday, March 23 - Zarzecki trip to library 9:30
April
Friday, April 7 - Good Friday Holiday
Monday, April 10 - Easter Monday Holiday
Friday, April 14 - Grade 1/2 trip to library
Thursday, April 20 - Zarzecki trip to library 9:30
May
Friday, May 12 - Grade 1/2 trip to library
Thursday, May 18 - Zarzecki trip to library 9:30
Monday, May 22 - Victoria Day Holiday
June
Friday, June 2 - PA Day
Friday, June 9 - Grade 1/2 trip to library
Thursday, June 15 - Zarzecki trip to library 9:30
Thursday, June 29 - Last Day of School
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