Elementary School Update
January 23, 2020
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, January 28 – Expo-sciences
Thursday, January 30 – K to 6 Tubing Day
Friday, January 31 – Carnival activities at the school
Monday, February 3 – Mid Term Holiday (school closed)
need to know
Kindergarten to Grade 6 Interim Reports: Interim report cards were sent home electronically last week from registrar@selwyn.ca.
Lunar New Year: Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate. A special lunch is planned for the students this Friday.
Science Fair: The science fair is approaching soon! It will take place in Coristine Hall on Tuesday, January 28th, with the following schedule: 9:00-11:20 ~ visits by classes and the public and 15:30-16:00 ~ public visits and awards ceremony. The boys really worked hard to develop their projects since the beginning of the year. Feel free to invite family & friends to come cheer them on!
La guerre des tuques: Dans le cadre du carnaval, une projection du film classique québécois La guerre des tuques 3D est offerte aux élèves de Selwyn et à leurs parents. La présentation sera le mercredi 29 janvier de 16h30 à 18h15 et nous prévoyons de la pizza et du maïs soufflé pour ceux qui se joindront à nous. Pour plus de détails et pour nous aider à planifier l’évènement, nous vous demandons de vous référer au formulaire joint ici. Merci à l'avance et au plaisir de vous y voir en grand nombre!
- Monday, January 27 ~ Sports Jersey Day! Boys may wear their favorite jersey over their uniform.
- Tuesday, January 28 ~ Wacky Tie Day! Boys may wear a wacky with their uniform.
- Wednesday, January 29 ~ Pyjama Day! Boys may wear their favourite pjs instead of their uniform.
- Thursday, January 30 ~ Tubing! There will be a large team of teachers accompanying the boys tubing at Piedmont. At the beginning and end of each run there is a Piedmont monitor. There will also be a team of teachers tubing with the students, in the chalet, on the top of the hill and at the bottom of the runs. The school requires the wearing of helmets for this tubing activity. Helmets can be of a ski, hockey or bicycle variety. Please ensure that your son brings his helmet, a hearty bag lunch and extra clothing. A snack will be provided by the school in the morning and on the way home. Please send your child to school dressed and ready for the outside activity. If we decide to cancel, boys will stay at school, have regular classes and eat their bag lunch in school.
- Friday, January 31~ Carnival Activities at school! Boys should wear their phys.ed. clothes and house t-shirt for a day of carnival activities at school. The boys will take part in activities organized and run by the Grade 6 boys.
After School Program News: The registration period for the Winter-Spring 2020 session is coming to a close. New clubs are available, such as: Mad Science (NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers), Debate, Bricks 4 Kidz, Photography, and Up-cycled Art! Spots are filling up quickly! Please return your form via email at asp@selywn.ca or to the ASP office no later than Monday January 27th, 2020.
News from the Parent Association:
Known and Loved Gala: The Known and Loved Gala on May 1, 2020 will be an incredible evening dedicated to honouring Hal Hannaford and Susan Doherty. We are very excited to announce that advance tickets (click to Reserve) for the Known and Loved Gala are now available for purchase by current Selwyn House parents! Get ready to CELEBRATE! A limited number of tickets are available. In February we will be opening up ticket sales to past Selwyn parents and Old Boys, so register as soon as possible if you plan to attend. (Note that you don't have to organize who you'd like to sit with just yet; this can be arranged later. It's most important to get tickets now!)
Teacher Appreciation:
Lights, Camera, Appreciation! It's Teacher Appreciation at the Oscars! From February 4 to 7 we'll be hosting Teacher Appreciation Week at Selwyn House where we show teachers and staff that they're known and loved - so we need your help! Below is the lineup for our Oscars-themed week. There are 2 links to "Meal Train", an organizer that lists what we're looking for (including volunteers, food, drink and prizes), and when. There are 2 days we are looking for help (Feb 5 and 6; the other activities are all set up). Meal Train requires you to set up an account - takes 2 seconds to provide your email. Any questions, message me and thanks so much for your help in advance!! Karen Anderson, parent volunteer (karen.anne.anderson@gmail.com)
Tuesday February 4, 7:30-9:30am ~ California Breakfast Bar - offering healthy yogurt, granola and fruit as well as avocado toast!
Wednesday February 5, 2-4pm ~ Hollywood Mocktail Lounge - mixing up some delicious (no-alcohol) cocktails in a cool Hollywood lounge atmosphere! Meal train sign up February 5 cocktails
Thursday February 6, 11-2pm ~ Gourmet Oscars Lunch - complete with an incredible buffet of delicacies, an Oscars "swag" table and even paparazzi! Meal train sign up February 6 lunch
Friday February 7 ~Backlot canteen - a cornucopia of candy to finish off the week with your favourite movie treats!
Argyle Shop: Please note that the Argyle Shop will be closed for inventory the week of February 3rd. Regular shop hours will resume on Monday, February 10.
In case you missed it…
Opportunities (Upcoming Trainings) from the School Counsellor
SHS Parent Workshops Poster 2019-2020 ~ Save the Date
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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