Elementary School Update

Parent Information Evening ~ Course Packages & Schedule: This evening’s Grade 1 to 6 Parent Information Evening will begin in Coristine Hall at 5:45 pm. The schedule and Parent Information Evening Course Outline Packages for your son’s grade are available. Please take a moment to read. Friendly reminder that this evening is for adults only, students do not attend.

PVA (Parent Volunteer Association) News:

• Welcome Back Tea & Coffee for all Selwyn Parents! Once the boys have started school, please pop by to meet new parents and catch up with current ones in the west courtyard on Thursday, September 5 starting at 8:15 a.m. Tea, coffee, conversation, and some delicious baked goods will be served! All Selwyn House parents are welcome, and we hope to see you there. Look for us under the tent!

• Volunteer Signup: For those of you looking to help out in the 2024-2025 academic year, please take a look at the Parent Volunteer Signup form.

Celebrate our school Spirit!: Spirit Day is Wednesday, September 11, 3:30-5:30pm. Rain or shine! Students and Selwyn House families are invited to an afternoon of games, activities, entertainment, food, prizes and fun! We’ll even enjoy a performance by the Break City All-Stars breakdancing team! Click here for all the details! It is a tradition that we SHARE OUR SPIRIT with the community and this year we are raising funds for Step by Step Child and Family Center. Families are invited, should they wish, to bring their donation to the event or to donate online.

School Photos: Photos, individual and class, will be taken on Thursday, September 12. Please ensure your son is well groomed. Boys in Grade 1 & 2 are asked to wear their SHS sweater over their SHS polo shirt. Boys in Grade 3 to 6 are asked to wear their Full Dress Uniform on this day.

Terry Fox Run: All Selwyn House students will be participating in the annual Terry Fox Run on Friday, September 13. Students will attend school in their house t-shirts and Selwyn House athletics wear and should be prepared to run outside regardless of the weather. Please read the following Parent Information Letter for specific details about fundraising, event timing, and expectations. Please encourage your friends and family to support our fundraising efforts by donating on our school fundraising page.

Argyle Shop News: Final back to school rush! The store will be open next week on September 3, 4 & 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No appointments required. Regular store hours, where no appointments are required, will resume on Monday, September 9.

Gryphon Sale News: The Gryphon Sale (gently used uniform items) will be hosted by the Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) the morning of Wednesday, September 4 in the Rossy Agora. Gently used uniform donations are always welcome, and can be dropped off during school hours in the bins located just inside the front doors of the Lucas building (at reception).

Breakfast service begins on Monday, September 16: Our kitchen will offer an optional breakfast service of hot and cold food and drink items to all SHS students between 7:15-8:00 a.m. on school days. Elementary School students need to be accompanied by an adult. Student purchases will be logged and billed to corresponding Selwyn House accounts. No cash will be accepted. Throughout the year, on occasions when we cannot offer breakfast service due to special school events in the dining hall, we will notify families on our school calendar or via email.

Community Engagement: We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Community Service Squad, where our students take the lead in organizing amazing initiatives and community projects in elementary school! This year, we’re putting our focus on what our students are passionate about, making every initiative exciting and impactful. Get ready to dive into a world of opportunities as Ms. Segal, our K-12 Community Engagement Coordinator, and Ms. Scholefield, our dedicated Elementary Community Engagement Lead, join forces to guide our students in making a difference. Their energy and expertise will help our boys turn their ideas into action, enriching their learning experience while benefiting our entire community. We’re eager to see the incredible projects and fundraisers our students will create. Stay tuned for more updates and get involved—let’s make this year our most engaging yet!

Student Absences or Lateness: Please notify Marlita Manal by 8:00 a.m. (ext 2235 or manalm@selwyn.ca), should your son miss morning attendance for any reason. If a student must arrive after the start of classes, Grades 1 through 6 students should use the Lucas front door and proceed to check in with Ms. Manal.

Drop-off and Pick-up: Please see below for the list of arrival and dismissal times. Gentle reminder that beginning and ending of the day are a time to gather the children and are not intended as a recess time. Teacher’s are focused on the safe arrival and dismissal of your son.

Student Directory (Updated regularly): The student directory is available online through mySelwyn under the Resource tab. Reminder that your username for mySelwyn will be the email we have on file. For help accessing mySelwyn, contact Ms. Poulin. This online directory is the exclusive property of Selwyn House School. Please note that the directory is provided for the sole use of parents of current Selwyn House School students. The Student Directory is not to be reproduced or distributed.

Student Opportunity: Is your son interested in being in a soccer themed music video? A music video shoot will be taking place at Selwyn House on Saturday, September 14 during the day. The organizers are looking for students aged 8-12 to participate in the music video for Montreal artists Helena Deland & Ouri. If interested, please contact gabrielle@chivichivi.com.