Elementary School Update
February 16, 2023
Upcoming Events
Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3 ~ Parent Student Teacher Conferences
Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3 ~ No school for ES students
Monday, March 6 ~ March Break begins
Monday, March 20 ~ Ped. Day (no school for students)
Tuesday, March 21 ~ Students return
Need to Know
Community Engagement ~ Student Initiatives:
The Elementary Community Engagement Squad in partnership with The Welcome Collective has organized The Welcome Collective Collection. Elementary school students will be collecting school supplies for children who have recently immigrated to Montreal. Donations may be dropped off in designated boxes on the third floor between February 13 and 28. Click here for more information!
Thank you to all volunteers and families who supported Tuesday’s hot chocolate and baked goods fundraiser. A total of $1518.25 was raised for the Colorectal Cancer Society in memory of Ms. Elisabeth Lapointe.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank you from the Elementary School to the parents for your kindness and generosity during Teacher Appreciation Week. The PVA sailed to new heights again this year and spoiled us once again. We appreciate all that you do. Your thoughtfulness and creativity were beyond measure.
A message to Selwyn House parents from the PVA: Last week, thanks to your tremendous support and generosity, the Selwyn community came together to show our cherished staff how much we appreciate them during Staff Appreciation Week. From baking delicious treats to donating incredible raffle items, we were able to show our staff how truly valued they are. The week’s cruise theme “Selwyn Sets Sail” kicked off with a treasure-trove of baked goods in the coffee cove on Tuesday, sailed into a lunch buffet (with a live yacht rock band) on Wednesday, blissed out with a spa and wellness day on Thursday and wrapped up with a cocktails and casino night on Friday. A special shout-out to all of our incredible volunteers! Please check out the photos here. Again, on behalf of Selwyn’s Parent Volunteer Association, we can’t thank you enough for your generosity and support.
ES Parent Student Teacher Conferences ~ March 2 (8am to 8pm) and March 3 (8am to 12pm)
Online booking for Grades 1 to 6 will be available through Pick-a-time as of Thursday, February 23 at 3:00pm. You will have until Wednesday, March 1 at 2pm to book your appointment(s), at which time the system will be shut down.
Instructions on how to self-select appointments are included. Please note the system will only open next Thursday, February 23 at 3pm.
Time blocks are 15 minutes in length (which includes a 10 minute appointment and 5 minutes of “travel” time).
At minimum, parents are expected to meet with their son(s) homeroom teacher.
Boys in grades 2 to 6 are to attend the interviews with their parents.
Senior School Play: The Senior School play The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood is showing on Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17 at 7:00 PM, in Coristine Hall. Parents, students from grades 3 up, and friends are invited to attend! Tickets are available at the door by donation. All donations go to Robin des Bois.
Black History Month Presentation - Greg Fergus ‘86: Greg Fergus ‘86 will speak to grades 6 to 8 students during an assembly Wednesday, February 22 as part of our Black History Month programming. To read more about Greg Fergus, please click here.
Argyle Shop News: Argyle Shop News: The Argyle Shop will be closed for inventory between February 23 and March 3 and remain closed during the March break. The online store will also be closed for orders from February 23 and March 20.
Known & Loved Gala News: To view the invitation, register for the event or for more information, please see here.
ES Arrival and Dismissal Times and Locations
Elementary School students should be dropped off as per the times and locations as indicated below. If a student absolutely must arrive at school before their designated time there will be supervision in the yard starting at 7:50am.
Arrival and Dismissal Times and Locations
Maternelle ~ enter & exit through 442 Argyle (7:50am & 2:30pm)
Grade 1 ~ enter & exit through Old Boys (East) Yard (8:10am & 3:15pm)
Grade 2 ~ enter & exit through Old Boys (East) Yard (8:20am & 3:25pm)
Grade 3 ~ enter & exit through archway by Veritas sign (8:05am & 3:10pm)
Grade 4 ~ enter & exit through archway by Veritas sign (8:10am & 3:15pm)
Grade 5 ~ enter & exit through laneway by Police/Fire Station (8:15am & 3:20pm)
Grade 6 ~ enter & exit through laneway by Police/Fire Station (8:10am & 3:15pm)
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