A.D.S. Elementary School

Our Student Council is hard at work planning this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony, which will take place on November 11. This special event will honour the sacrifices of those who served in the military and commemorate the importance of peace. The ceremony will include student-led presentations and moments of reflection, giving our school community the opportunity to pay tribute and learn more about the significance of this day. We invite everyone to join us as we come together to remember and reflect.

Our annual Christmas food drive will be starting during the week of November 4th. You will be able to send non-perishable items to school that will be used to garnish our Christmas baskets. To encourage donations, we are setting a few goals to reach along the way. Each goal met will be accompanied by a fun activity for all our students. If your family is in need of a Christmas basket, please send an email to Ms.Jeannik at bachandj@etsb.qc.ca

We are organizing a Wellness Day on Friday, November 22, 2024. This activity is for all students and staff. More information to come. We are looking forward to it!

On November 29th at 10:10 am Geordie Productions will be coming to ADS to perform The Velveteen Rabbit by Jimmy Blais which is a play that captures the journey of Riley, who, after moving to a new home, receives a plush rabbit offering comfort and sparking imaginative adventures. The following year, Riley gets an AI assistant, Lexa, leading them into exciting digital escapades. This introduces a conflict between the comforting, imaginative world with the Velveteen Rabbit and the thrilling digital adventures with Lexa, highlighting the themes of emotional connections and the balance between reality and technology.

We have 2 Planning Days coming up for daycare in November – here's what to expect:

November 14 - we will be walking to Burbank then returning to make each our own homemade pizza for lunch. Please make sure snacks & water bottles are sent on this day!

November 15 - Educazoo will be visiting our school to teach us about some of their animals & be able to interact with them.

Please sign up before November 8, 2024 Johnstonk@edu.etsb.qc.ca -it's open to all students!

This month, the younger ones in cycle 1 and kindergarten are getting comfortable with recognizing/ naming emotions.

The grade 3-6 students are learning about Respect and Consideration. Please see the parent letter with tips and tricks and how you can help your child to face their anxiety.

When students log into Moozoom, they let us know how they are feeling, making sure that we have quick access to those who may need more support managing their feelings.

Our next Governing Board Meeting will be on November 7th.

1st Term Report Card : Your child's first term reports will be made available on the MOZAïK Portal on November 13th. As indicated previously, report cards are now issued electronically and are accessible through the parent portal. Reminder instructions in how to use the parent portal are available on the school website

Parent/Teacher Conferences:

This year they will be held on Tuesday, November 13th from 2:45 to 7:00 p.m. Please check your child’s school bag for the sign-up sheet (will be sent home November 4th).

November 13, 2024 - 1st Report on Portal

November 13, 2024 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (all grades in person)

School Photos: The school photos forms will be sent home as soon as we get them. Please refer to the instructions to order. Please note that you get a free copy of the class picture with each order. If you want a second copy, then you need to select it on the order form. We will send deadline information in a follow-up email.

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.

School Fees: Please note that school fees are due to be paid. In order to have your tax receipt issued, fees must be paid prior to December 31st. Your child’s invoice can be found on the Mozaïk parent portal. If you have any questions, please contact the office. If you are sending the payment with your child, please make sure it is in a sealed envelope with his/her name and reason (ex: daycare, school fees) clearly indicated.

Website: Be sure to bookmark our new website.

Dear Community,

I am excited to share some of the wonderful projects the CLC has been working on recently!

• Christmas Card Contest:
  Our Grade 6 students participated in a festive Christmas card contest! The winning drawing will be printed on 500 cards for our provincial MNA André Bachand. Congratulations to our winner, Ethan Lapierre - shown on picture with MNA André Bachand!

• Pen Pal Program:
  Grade 6 students now have a pen pal for the year! The elders at the Wales Home are thrilled to be part of this initiative, and we can’t wait to receive our first card back next week. Thank you Ms. Viens for partaking in this project.

• Therapist Meet and Greet:
  On October 2nd, parents of K4 and K5 students were invited to meet our school therapists, Nathania Caron and Rachel Lassenba fostering connections and support for our younger students.

• Health and Wellness Fair:
  On October 5th, we helped organize a Health and Wellness Fair at RRHS. This event allowed families from Val-Saint-François and Des Sources to discover numerous available services, promoting community health and well-being.

• Online Reading Program:
  Certain students are currently participating in an online reading program with Ms. Brooke, enhancing their literacy skills. A new program will be launched in January as well.

Looking Ahead:

I’m thrilled about our upcoming projects:

• Buddy Bench:
  We are excited to announce that ADS will be getting a Buddy Bench next year! Thanks to our collaborative efforts with local partners, including the MRC des Sources and the Éclaireurs des Sources, this project is coming to fruition. More details will follow soon!

• New Pen Pal Program:
  Starting in November, Grade 5 will begin pen palling with students from École Masson.

• Wellness Day:
  A special Wellness Day is scheduled for November 22nd at ADS, promising engaging activities for students and staff. A big thank you to Townshipper’s Association and Mental Health Estrie for their support in organizing this day.

• Christmas Collaborations:
  The holiday season will bring many community collaborations that we’re eagerly planning! Please follow my Facebook page to know what services and what activities are available this holiday season.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement in our community initiatives. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!

Warm regards,
Isabelle Lodge

CLC coordinator A.D.S.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/isabellelodgeclc/

A few local services:

Service budgétaire Populaire de sources https://sbpdessources.com/ : Support to make budget, do your taxes, make calls to governmental entities

Croisée des sentiers : https://lacroiseedessentiers.com/ Ressource communautaire en santé mentale

Cuisine Amitié https://cuisinesdelamitie.org/ Culinary workshops, ready made meals, and much more.

October

October 31: Halloween - parade at 10:15am

November

Nov 1: End of Term 1

Nov 7: Governing Board

Nov 11: Remembrance Day Ceremony

Nov 13: Report cards on the portal - Parent Teacher Conferences

Nov 14: Planning Day - Daycare Open

Nov 15: Planning Day - Daycare Open

Nov 22: Wellness Day

Nov 29: Geordie Productions at ADS - 10:10 am - parents welcome to join

December

Dec 6: Planning Day - Daycare Open

Dec 11: Play at RRHS Grades 1-6

Dec 23- Jan 3 Holiday

Check out the new merch! Sent directly to ADS. Shop at this link: https://www.torographix.shop

Email: palikj@etsb.qc.ca
Website: https://sites.google.com/edu.etsb.qc.ca/adselementaryschool/home
Location: 217 Water Street, Danville, Quebec J0A1A0
Phone: 819-839-2352
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADSelementaryschool