Good Times @ EPE

Dear Families,

What an exciting week we have had at school - from our Masked Reader reveal, to Ugandan drummers, to a visit from the great folks at Shallaway it has been a great week of getting together getting engaged and learning all about literacy and cultures. A huge thank you to all of the teachers who have been involved in organizing these fantastic events.

The Team @ EPE

• Wednesday, June 4th Kindergarten Concert (doors open at 8:45am)
• Friday, June 6th Kindergarten Fun Day (will go ahead rain or shine)
• Monday, June 9th Elementary Fun Day
• Tuesday, June 10th Primary Fun Day
• Friday June 13th - Family Celebration Day
• (when we take the time to celebrate those that care for us!)
• June 11-13 Back-up days in case of inclement weather on the 9th or 10th
• Thursday, June 19th School Leaving Concert for Grade 6/DARE Grad
• Friday, June 20th Grade 6 Carnival
• Thursday June 26th Last Day of School for Students - Report Cards Released, Dismissal @ 12:30
• Friday June 27th Admin Day

It was a hugely exciting week for us as we detectivised our way through a whole pile of clues to work out who our 'masked readers' were. Thank you to Ms. Rowsell, Ms. Angi, and our wonderful masked readers for their amazing work - the literacy energy was unbelievable.

A huge thank you to our fabulous Grade 2's for organizing such a wonderful clean up at the school - the place looks fantastic. Thank you for taking such good care of our environment.

We wanted to let you know that there have been a few changes to the bus portal starting on May 30th. Please see the attached memo for further details.

Please be aware that we have had a few close calls with cars speeding around the back of the building after dropping off their students. Please be aware that we do have students and educators who use the side and rear access to the school. Please drive slowly around these areas due to the low visibility. A reminder that we do encourage all of our parents to use the supervised drop off in the Kiss and Ride where possible.

Supporting Kids with Anxiety: 5 Tips for Parents

Anxiety in children is more common than many realize, and school can sometimes be a major source of stress. Here are five practical tips to help support your child:

1. Listen Without Judgement
   Encourage your child to talk about their worries. Validate their feelings without immediately trying to "fix" the problem—just listening can make a big difference.

2. Establish Predictable Routines
   Daily routines help reduce uncertainty and give children a sense of control. Keep morning, after-school, and bedtime routines as consistent as possible.

3. Teach Coping Skills
   Introduce simple techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness, or using a “worry box” to help children manage anxious thoughts.

4. Avoid Avoidance
   It’s natural to want to protect your child from anxiety-provoking situations, but avoidance can make anxiety stronger. Encourage gradual exposure with reassurance and support.

5. Partner with the School
   Keep open communication with teachers or school counsellors. They can often provide accommodations or support strategies during the school day.

🔗 Helpful Resource:
Check out Anxiety Canada for trusted tools, articles, and free resources specifically for parents of anxious children.

Calendar
The 7 day Calendar for 2024 - 2025 is available here:
https://epe.nlesd.ca/school-calendar

Please click on the link below to order. A reminder that our school code is 11706925 and that the ordering deadline has been extended to the end of June

Believe it, or not, we are at the time of year when we are beginning to look at the building set up for next year. We will often have requests from parents regarding classes or teachers for the upcoming year. Please be aware that our educators are fantastic professionals, and that a huge amount of hard work goes into developing class lists. As such, we are likely unable to accommodate individual class requests for students.

Please be aware that we have severe allergies to the following products at the school:

• Nuts, Tree Nuts, Peanuts (please do not bring Wowbutter or similar products either)

• Sesame Seeds (often found in burger buns or hummus)

• Fish, Shellfish

• Visible Egg (often found in Breakfast Sandwiches)