ES Update
December 3, 2020
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 4 ~ December Theme Days ~ Ski Style Day
Friday, December 4 ~ ES Half Day Ped. Day (Dismissal times ~ see below)(no lunch served)
Tuesday, December 8 ~ December Theme Days ~ Jersey Day
Friday, December 11 ~ December Theme Days ~ Business Attire Day
Wednesday, December 16 ~ Last Day of In-School Classes (full day)
Wednesday, December 16 ~ Pyjama Day (Elementary School)
Thursday, December 17 ~ Last of Day Zoom Classes for Students (see below)
Need to know
Half-Day Ped Day Dismissal: Dismissal tomorrow, Friday, December 4 (regular dismissal protocol) will take place as follows: Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 3 at 11:15; Grades 2 and 4 at 11:20; Grade 5 at 11:25; and Grade 6 at 11:30. No lunch will be served. No bus service will be available.
Selwyn PVA (Parent Volunteer Association) Props: We'd like to give a shout out to some parents who've gone above and beyond their parent duties here at Selwyn!
In case you missed last week's Founder's Day virtual celebration, Roula Rossy received the Nancy Pitfield Volunteer Award for her work on the Glitz and Glam Gala and the Known and Loved Gala (postponed to 2021). Bravo Roula and thanks for all you do!
A big thank you to Laura Osborne, Amanda Dawson and Ea Dawson for making the annual Gryphon Holiday Lounge for teachers come to life! Normally this coveted event involves many hands to set up, bake holiday goodies, deliver, package and clean up for a wonderful holiday treat for teachers and staff. This year the Gryphon Lounge (Thursday December 3) looked a little different but was no less appreciated by the staff, who were treated to a barista and treats from a bakery. Thank you Laura, Amanda and Ea for being creative and getting this event into the school!
Thank you: Thank you to all the parents who supported the Gryphon Lounge this morning. It was much appreciated by the staff!!!
School Photos: A set of proofs of your son's school photo and student ID were sent home yesterday, Wednesday afternoon. To avoid shipping and handling fees, order by December 7. This year, Lifetouch (the photo company) strongly encourages all parents to order online.
News from the Library: Friday, December 4 is the last day for book borrowing. All library books must be returned by Friday, December 11 at the latest.
Arrival Protocol: Due to Covid safety regulations, morning is not a time for playing or mixing class bubbles. Boys should arrive at their designated time only. We ask for your cooperation to ensure the safety of our boys, the ability to trace any outbreak and our efforts to stay in school as long as possible.
December 17 Online Schedule: Thursday, December 17th ~ Elementary School classes will take place online.
K to 2 classes will take place from 9 to 11:10 am
Grades 3 to 6 classes will take place from 9:30 to 11:10 am
K to 6 will join Mrs. Funamoto for a brief assembly from 11:15 to 11:30 am
Lunch break
K to 6 will enjoy a Virtual Field Trip at 1 pm
Details of particular classes/activities and zoom links will come from your son’s teachers.
From the French Department: Vous recherchez des livres ou des magazines qui permettront à votre enfant de lire en français? Si c’est le cas, je vous propose de jeter un coup d’œil au catalogue des éditions Bayard. Leur offre couvre des publications québécoises et françaises de qualité. Catalogue Bayard 2020-2021, Lettre de présentation bilingue, Bon d'abonnement. Si vous êtes intéressés, veuillez imprimer et remplir le bon d’abonnement et le retourner à l’enseignant(e) de votre fils. Nous nous occuperons de les acheminer à Bayard jeunesse. Pour plus de questions, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec l’enseignant(e) de français de votre enfant. Bonne lecture!
From Mrs. Funamoto’s Desk: The IBSC (International Boys School Coalition) is offering a Parenting Boys Speaker Series on Cultivating Empathy and Inclusion in Boys
From Ms. Springer’s (School Counsellor) Desk: Please note that given the drop in attendance over the last couple of weeks, and the great initiatives by parents to organize meetings by grade level, the Parent Drop-In Sessions are being discontinued. Sessions may be advertised in the future depending on changing needs as the situation unfolds. Thanks to all those who have participated. It was a pleasure getting to know you and support you.
Founder's Day First-Ever Giving Week a Success: SHS Stronger Together Annual Giving Campaign gains 91 donations in a week! Since Selwyn House School is celebrating 112 years, we created a Founder's Day Giving Week Goal of 112 donors. We asked, and our community responded in a big way. We reached 81% of our goal! Thank you to all who participated and supported bursaries, the COVID-Relief Fund, the Student Success Centre, programs, PD and initiatives! We are stronger together thanks to you. It's not too late to support Selwyn House School. Give today!
Just In Case You missed it....
Selwyn House School
Website: www.selwyn.ca
Location: 95 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Antoine, Westmount, QC, Canada
Phone: 514-931-9481
Facebook: facebook.com/selwynhouseschool