Elementary School Update
September 5, 2019
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 11 - Gryphon Sale (used uniform items) (7 to 11 am in the Rossy Agora)
Thursday, September 19 – Parent Information Evening ~ Kindergarten (see below)
Thursday, September 19 – Parent Information Evening ~ Grades 1 to 6 (see below)
Wednesday, September 18 - Spirit Day (3:30-5:30pm)
News this week
Tomorrow! Friday Fun: The boys are invited to wear their SHS phys. ed. uniform, along with their house t-shirt, to school on Friday (September 6).
From the Headmaster: Please read the Parent Expectations from Mr. Hannaford.
After-School Program News: The After-School Program registration form for this session is now available online. In addition to the homework program, the ASP will offer breakdance, soccer, outdoor education, film making, martial arts, chess, and many more exciting clubs. Although the After-School Program has begun, the clubs will only start the week of Monday September 23rd 2019. In order to register your son for the After-School Program, please submit a completed registration form to the drop-off box in the ASP office by September 13th 2019, located across from the main reception in the Lucas building. The form can be found at www.selwyn.ca/asp
Argyle Shop: Please note that regular hours start on Tuesday, September 10 and are as follows: Mondays from 8:00 to 9:30 am; Wednesdays from 8:00 - 9:30 am; and Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.
Parents’ Information Evening (Kindergarten): Please note that Parent Information Evening for Kindergarten is on Thursday, September 19, starting at 5:00 pm. At 6:00 pm Kindergarten parents may join parents of Grades 1-6 in Coristine Hall for brief presentations from Mr. Hannaford, Mrs. Funamoto, and others. This is an important evening to meet all of your son’s teachers and learn about the curriculum. This evening is for parents only.
Parents’ Information Evening (Grades 1-6): Please note that Parent Information Evening is on Thursday, September 19, starting at 6:00 p.m. This evening is for parents only. This is an important evening to meet your son’s teachers and learn about the curriculum. More information to follow.
OPUS Cards: If your son uses public transportation on a regular basis to travel to and from school and wishes to obtain an OPUS card, please contact Ms. Manal before Friday, September 20.
School Photos: Individual and class photos will be taken on Friday, September 20. Full dress uniform (including blazer, dress shirt, tie, and dress shoes) is required for Grades 3-6. No summer uniforms. Please ensure your son is well groomed.
September Gryphon Sale: The next Gryphon Sale will be held in the Rossy Agora on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Our stock has been completely replenished thanks to the generosity of all those who donated gently used uniform items such as blazers, pants, gym apparel, shirts and much more. Payment options are cash, debit cards, credit cards or cheques. All proceeds benefit the Nancy Pitfield Scholarship Fund, which helps in offering bursaries to worthy students. Come out for a good cause and take advantage of great prices at the same time! Gently used uniform donations are always welcome, and can be dropped off anytime with Kim at the front desk.
Elementary School Play: The information meeting for grades 4-6 actors in this year's Elementary School play will take place on Thursday September 12 in the Rossy Agora. The k-3 choir will only begin at a later date. Grade 4 will meet at 11:30 and grades 5 and 6 will meet at 12:00 on that day. Auditions for speaking roles will take place the following week in the co-op room during each Grade's lunchtime recess. Grade 5 will audition on Monday September 16, Grade 6 will audition on Wednesday September 19, and Grade 4 will audition on Friday September 20. Callbacks will follow by request and the roles will be announced on Wednesday, September 25th. If you have any questions about the audition process please contact Ryan Kennedy at kennedyr@selwyn.ca.
Helping two families from Cameroun for this coming winter: Mr Pruneau and family friends are helping two families from Cameroun who immigrated this summer. He is looking for winter coats, boots, mittens, gloves, etc. If your son or daughter grew out of them since the end of last winter, he would greatly appreciate keeping the 8 kids from those two families warm for our Canadian winter. He is looking to help boys (3, 6, 8, 9 and 11 year old) and 3, 7 and 15 year old girls. There will be a table at the Gryphon Sale to receive your donations on September 11 or you can get in-touch directly with Mr Pruneau at pruneauj@selwyn.ca
Weekly Schedule: Our ten-day block schedule runs from Monday to Friday, Week 1 and Week 2. These days are fixed for the year and are noted on the calendar.
Weekly Mailbag: Each Thursday, parents will be emailed the weekly mailbag, which will highlight the news for the following week(s). Mailbag items including the Update are posted on the school’s website.
Selwyn House School
Email: info@selwyn.ca
Website: www.selwyn.ca
Location: 95 Chemin Cote St Antoine, Westmount, QC, Canada
Phone: 5149319481
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