ES Update
January 7, 2021
Upcoming Events
Monday, January 11 ~ In School classes resume
Wednesday, January 13 ~ Meet the Headmaster ~ Virtual (7pm)
Friday, January 15 ~ National Hat Day (wear your favorite hat to class)
Thursday, January 21 – Grade 1 to 6 Parent Student Teacher Interviews (4-8 pm) (see below)
Monday, February 1 – Mid Term Holiday (school closed)
Need to know
From Mrs. Funamoto’s Desk: In addition to M. Legault's announcement, M. Roberge will announce further updates regarding schools tomorrow, January 8. Following this announcement, as soon as we receive directives in writing from MEQ, we may have to update information. I will be available to parents via zoom (Mrs. Funamoto’s link) on Friday, January 15 at 10:00am to answer any questions or concerns. It feels like our situation is changing daily, once again I want to thank all of you for your patience and continued support as we pivot based on directives from MEQ.
Safe return to School:
Against recommendations, some families have traveled outside Canada and extended their holidays; therefore, we insist that you follow the government’s 14 day quarantine protocol before your son returns to school. Please advise Ms. Manal of your son(s) absence.
Please note that zoom classes will resume on Monday, January 25. As always you can access Google Slides for work
Check your son each morning to ensure he does not have symptoms ~ Covid-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool.
Each child should bring 2 Procedural masks a day (and back-up masks in backpack)
Please be reminded that masks must be properly (covering the nose) worn by all, including adults who are waiting for, picking-up or dropping-off their child(ren). Especially when physical distancing is limited during these times.
Winter PE Program & Protocols: All grade 1 to 6 parents should take another look at the November’s Winter Phys.ed. (skating) letters to verify dates of changeovers and other particulars.
Our covid-19 skating protocols will be the same as before the break, if the arena is allowed to open to us.
There is only one class in the arena at a time (not open to parents or the public)
After every group, locker rooms are cleaned and sanitized
During indoor PE, boys are asked to wear masks (not sure if this will also be mandated at the rink)
We are reaching out to Westmount, as with last night's announcement, things may change.
After-School Program News: The general After-School Program will begin on Monday January 11. Returning and new registrants, please email Ms. Pulice at asp@selwyn.ca or pulicee@selwyn.ca to let her know if you'll be registering your son(s). Also, the After-School Program will be offering VIRTUAL clubs this semester - more information on this to come!
Dress for the weather: We will send the boys out for recess even through the coldest days of winter. Make sure your son has appropriate outerwear, including snow-pants, boots, hats, mitts and neckwarmers.
Parent Student Teacher Interviews via Zoom ~ Grade 1 to 6 BY INVITATION ONLY (January 21): Please note that in addition to the mid-April appointments for all, we have scheduled the evening of Thursday, January 21 (4-8 pm) to meet with parents at the teacher’s request. You will receive a form in next week’s update indicating whether or not you will need to book an appointment. Appointments must be booked with only those teachers who have requested an interview. If it is indicated that an interview is not required at this time, please do not book an appointment, as the space is limited. Boys in grades 2-6 are to attend the interviews. Boys are expected to wear their school uniform (phys.ed. uniform).
Meet the Headmasters Evening ~ Virtual: Parents, family and friends are invited to meet the Headmaster, Mr. Mike Downey on Wednesday, January 13 at 7pm. (Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95126391044 Meeting ID: 951 2639 1044. Dial by your location if you want to join by phone: +1 438 809 7799 Canada)
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