A.D.S. Elementary School

I wanted to take the time to thank the parents and school community members that came out to our Open House BBQ and Annual General Meeting. It was nice to talk with you and to see the excitement in your children’s eyes as they returned to the playground and school that is so familiar to them. It was a real team effort to put together and I wanted to thank the amazing ADS staff for making things run so perfectly. It is much appreciated.

We have welcomed ten K4 students and their parents into our school community this year giving us a total of 144 students at ADS Elementary School. It is our continued goal to build strong relationships between your family and the staff here at school. It is when we work together that your children, our students, will have the best learning experiences.

Over the past several weeks, we have been working with our students to help them learn and remember school routines and expectations. We have also been busy building relationships – attachment is key!

On September 26th, we celebrate Support Staff Day. I would like to thank Ms. Jeannik , Ms. Ally, Ms. Lana, Ms. Brooke, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Karen, Ms. Cindy, Mr. S, Ms. Angie, Ms. Bianca, Mr. Barry as well as our bus drivers; Mr. Morrill, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Evans, Mr. Ricky, and Mr. Serge, for all you do every day for the ADS family!

October is approaching and so is the cooler weather. We have a lot of fun planned for this upcoming month and we are so excited to continue to watch your children grow!

Ms. Jennifer Palik

Principal

Richmond Fair 2024 Kellyann Laverdiere and Niamay Pinard

On Friday, September 6,2024, students from grades 1 to 6 went to the Richmond fair to see the different animals. Once again, we had a blast.

Terry Fox: Kellyann Laverdiere and Niamay Pinard

A.D.S. Elementary School celebrated Terry Fox, our Canadian hero. All grades ran in the Terry Fox Run held on Friday September 21st. Our school goal was to collect 210$ to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation. We are thrilled to announce that we raised a total of $ 198.25.

Student Council 2024-25: Kellyann Laverdiere and Niamay Pinard.

ADS is proud to have a Student Council again this year. Representatives were voted by their peers. Here are the members.

Grade 4: Emma Gauthier-Lebrun and Julianne Lambert

Grade 5: Jay Bertrand, Maria McLaughlin, Maéva Régis and Arianne Martineau.

Grade 6: Meagan Begin, Jack Lodge Leroux, Niamay Pinard, Kellyann Laverdiere, Bryan Côté, Logan Gourde and Connor Rioux.

The president and vice president were voted by the members of the Student Council.

President: Kellyann Laverdiere,

Vice-President: Jack Lodge Leroux.

And our amazing teachers who run the Student Council Ms.Viens & Ms.Cote!

Thursday, October 31: Students and staff are encouraged to come to school dressed in their halloween costumes. We will have a parade , go trick-or-treating to each class and have a "Movie Mingle" in the afternoon. Parents are invited to the parade at 10:10 am until about 10:30 am in the gym.

Popcorn FundraiserWe are holding our first fundraiser of the school year. We will be selling freshly hand-popped kettle corn sold by POP Kettle corn. Funds raised will go to student activities. Order forms will be going home on Monday, October 7th, 2024. They will be due back to school no later than Thursday, October 25th, 2024. Thank you for supporting the student activities!

We are very excited to announce that ordering for our Cafeteria will be moving uniquely online as of now. You will be receiving an email with more information shortly.

All payments will be made via Paypal. Payments can be made with debit or credit cards with this service. We strongly encourage you to set up your Paypal account prior to ordering, especially if you intend to use your debit card as it can take a few days for Paypal to confirm your account before you can use it. This applies for families receiving meals from the Foundation Christian Vachon.

To create your account and order as of today, visit the website at https://etsb.h1.hotlunchonline.net/

Monday, Sept. 30th is the official attendance day for the Ministry of Education. Please make sure your child(ren) are attending on this day and are on time for classes since attendances are taken first thing in the morning. If you foresee your child being absent, please contact the office at 819-839-2352.

Thank you! 🙂

Pyjama Pumpkin Ped Day -October 18th -Daycare will be celebrating fall season with a Waffle Breakfast served around 8:00 am to all our kiddos along with a pumpkin decorating craft, games, then ending with popcorn & a movie! Remember to wear your pyjamas & bring your favorite cuddly blanket! Please reserve your spot before October 11th by contacting Ms. Karen at johnstonk@edu.etsb.qc.ca

A big thank you to former ADS teacher, Joan Pye, for her generous donation to the school library and the Breakfast Club. We appreciate it!

The Eastern Township School Board and ADS Elementary School take their responsibilities very seriously , to ensure the safety and well -being of your child/ children. As part of our Safe School Policy, we have procedures to secure the building, in the event of an emergency. As you may be aware, our school, in accordance with the procedures and along with all the schools of our School Boards, has established a Local Emergency Response Team ( LERT). This team, composed of staff from all sectors, is being trained to respond to different types of emergencies that may arise.

As a result, we will be practicing what to do if an emergency arises. We will be holding multiple fire -drills at various times in the months of September. In addition to fire drills, our school is ready to implement drills for what is termed a “Lockdown” . A “Lockdown” will be initiated should a high -risk incident involving an intruder, or similar threat, occur. During a “Lockdown”, staff will direct and accompany students in securing themselves in their classrooms or other safe rooms , until such time school officials declare that the danger is past.

In order for all students and staff to become familiar with the expectations during a lockdown, our school will practice emergency lockdown procedures on a regular basis , just as we do with fire drills. Our first lockdown drill will be on October 7th.

Please expect that your child/ children may discuss this event with you, or ask you questions about it. Take advantage of this opportunity to assure them that these are only precautionary measures for their safety. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time .

Our Annual General Assembly took place on August 28th, and we held our election for this year’s Governing Board. Our next meeting is November 7th.

Here are the parent members of the 2024-2025 ADS Governing Board :

Patrick Lambert (Chairperson)

Sandra Finlay
Genevieve Desharnais

Cindy Regis

John-Wayne Matthews (alternate)

Martine Satre (Community Rep)

Here are the staff members
Jessica Duval Holliday

Andreanne Richard

Elizabeth Viens

Reporting Periods:

October 14, 2024 - Interim Report

November 13, 2024 - 1st Report

November 13, 2024 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

February 28, 2025 - 2nd Report

June 30, 2025 - Final Report

Interim Reports: Your child's interim reports were made available on the MOZAïK Portal on October 14th. These reports do not contain marks and are a check-in. We hope that they will help you and your child have a discussion about school; what is working well and areas for growth.

As indicated previously, report cards are now issued electronically and are accessible through the parent portal. Reminder instructions on how to use the parent portal are available on the school website

Healthy Practices We must remind you that a sick student (fever, gastro, flu, etc.) should not come to school. The student should stay home until feeling able to attend regular classes. In case of an accident or sudden illness occurring during school hours, parents will be notified and should take charge of their child as soon as possible. Parents are always the main responsible persons for their child. In the best interest of our students, it is essential that emergency contact information be provided and be updated whenever there are modifications. If a taxi or ambulance is needed, the charge will have to be paid by the parents.

Fire Drill and Lock Down Practices

The Eastern Township School Board and ADS Elementary School take their responsibilities very seriously, to ensure the safety and well-being of your child/children. As part of our Safe School Policy, we have procedures to secure the building, in the event of an emergency. As you may be aware, our school, in accordance with the procedures and along with all the schools of our School Boards, has established a Local Emergency Response Team (LERT). This team, composed of staff from all sectors, is being trained to respond to different types of emergencies that may arise.

As a result, we will be practicing what to do if an emergency arises. We will be holding multiple fire-drills at various times in the month of September. In addition to fire drills, our school is ready to implement drills for what is termed a “Lockdown”. A “Lockdown” will be initiated should a high-risk incident involving an intruder, or similar threat, occur. During a “Lockdown”, staff will direct and accompany students in securing themselves in their classrooms or other safe rooms, until such time school officials declare that the danger is past.

In order for all students and staff to become familiar with the expectations during a lockdown, our school will practice emergency lockdown procedures on a regular basis, just as we do with fire drills. Our first lockdown drill will be on October 10th.

Our school’s LERT is actively working to prepare and be ready for any new procedures. Please expect that your child/children may discuss this event with you, or ask you questions about it. Take advantage of this opportunity to assure them that these are only precautionary measures for their safety. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Recesses and Weather: A reminder that we do send our students out for their recess breaks in rain or shine. It is important to verify that your child(ren) are prepared for all weather conditions. Rain coats and rubber boot are a must, and they are welcome to bring an umbrella as well!

School Fees: Please note that school fees are due to be paid. If you have any questions, please contact the office. Your child's invoice can be found on the Mozaïk Portal.

Website: Be sure to bookmark our new website.

Dear Families,

We’re excited to announce the launch of our online reading program starting the week of October 14th! This initiative, in collaboration with Townshippers and R3USSIR, allows students to read online with an adult once a week in the evenings, creating a wonderful opportunity for engagement and literacy development. Stay tuned for more information from your teachers soon, as spaces are limited!

We invite parents of K4 and K5 students to join us for a Meet and Greet with the ETSB Therapists on October 2nd between 4:30 to 6:00 PM. This event is a fantastic chance to connect with our professionals and discuss important milestones and red flags to watch for in your child’s development.

We’re thrilled to announce our participation in the Agir et Alimenter des Sources project! This food safety and educational program will enable us to teach students essential cooking skills and support teachers and staff in developing nutritional projects throughout the year. Funded for eight schools in the MRC, this initiative aims to empower our community to make healthier food choices.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Lastly, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for taking the time to fill out the parent survey. Your feedback is invaluable and will be shared with our ADS staff and governing board. This information will help us better understand and serve our community's needs, guiding our planning for various activities throughout the year.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement!

Isabelle Lodge

CLC coordinator

ADS Elementary School

Drummondville Elementary School

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Email: palikj@etsb.qc.ca
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Location: 217 Water Street, Danville, Quebec J0A1A0
Phone: 819-839-2352
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