Elementary School Update

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Thursday, October 31 ~ Halloween Fun (optional Star Wars theme)

Monday to Tuesday, November 4 to 5 ~ Mid-Term Break (school closed)

Wednesday to Friday, November 6 to 8 ~ Ped. Days (no school for students)

Monday, November 11 ~ Remembrance Day Assembly

Thursday, November 14 ~ Photo Retake Day

Thursday, November 21 ~ K to 6 Parent Student Teacher Conferences (8am-8pm)

Thursday, November 21 ~ No school for ES Students

Friday, November 22 ~ K to 6 Parent Student Teacher Conferences (8am-12pm)

Friday, November 22 ~ No school for ES Students

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Full Dress Uniform Required ~ Grades 3 to 6: The first day for Full Dress Uniform for Grades 3-6 was Tuesday, October 15. Blazers and ties are required.

Halloween Costumes: As Halloween costumes are being finalized, please take note that props, masks and weapons are NOT permitted in the Elementary School.

Club de robotique ~ dernier appel: Les garçons auront la chance d'acquérir une expérience pratique des composants de la robotique LEGO. Ils construiront d'abord leurs propres robots, puis apprendront à les programmer pour qu'ils exécutent des tâches spécifiques, allant de mouvements de base à des défis plus complexes. Le club mettra l'accent sur les projets collaboratifs, encourageant le travail d'équipe et la créativité. Cette activité est ouverte aux élèves de la 3e à la 6e année et se déroulera pendant le dîner. Si votre fils est intéressé à participer, veuillez remplir le formulaire suivant: Club de robotique

Mid-Term Break Camp News: Due to insufficient interest, we can not offer a mid-term break camp this year. We thank those that did respond, and we appreciate your support and engagement in all of our programs. We will continue to explore new opportunities and activities for our students, including other camp options in the future.

Re-enrollment Form for 2025-26: To secure your son's enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year, please sign (electronically) and submit the online form by Friday, November 1. We emailed families on Tuesday, October 15, with a mySelwyn link to complete the form. We are requesting this information now for planning purposes, as we have a waitlist for most grades. You can find the form in mySelwyn by clicking on the "Form to Review" notice that has been added at the top of the page. If you need assistance logging into mySelwyn, please email Ms. Kelli Poulin at poulink@selwyn.ca. No payment is required at this time.

Star Wars Halloween - Pumpkin Carving Activity: Calling all pumpkin carvers, artists, and Star Wars lovers: join the Star Wars Halloween Pumpkin Carving Activity! Students are encouraged to carve a pumpkin with any idea or theme from Star Wars, and students will earn points for their house by contributing a pumpkin. Pumpkins should be brought to school on Oct. 30 and will be displayed in Coristine Hall as we turn the dining hall into a far away galaxy for Halloween on Oct. 31. Think about your ideas and sign up to participate via this Google Form.

Guidelines when your son is not feeling well: If your son is not feeling well in the morning, please keep him home to recover.

• If he has a fever, he should be fever-free for 24 hours (without meds) before returning to school.

• If he has vomited twice in a 24 hour period, he should wait 24 hours before returning.

As always, thank you for keeping Ms.Manal informed. A quick call (ext.2235) or email (manalm@selwyn.ca) before 8:30 am is greatly appreciated.

Grade 1 and boys new to the school ~ Skating Classes: Your son will start skating classes in early November. More information will follow but to give parents an opportunity to purchase items, please refer to the following list: sharp skates, proper laces (not too long or broken ends), a helmet & full face mask, a neck protector, a Selwyn House sweat suit (it is permissible to wear your favorite hockey sweater over your sweat suit), ski mitts or hockey gloves, elbow or shin pads (not necessary but optional), a small sports bag that closes tightly (your son will be carrying it to and from the bus himself) and an extra set of dry sweatpants to change into after skating.

PVA (Parent Volunteer Association) News:

• Halloween is just around the corner! In a galaxy far, far away (the Macaulay building, to be exact), the Senior School Prefects voted and it's unanimous - Selwyn is bringing the Star Wars theme to this year's Halloween festivities! As we all know, the Force is strong here at Selwyn, and we'd love to get your help in bringing this theme to life. Signups for Advance Halloween Decorating on October 25, Halloween Animating on October 31 and Halloween Clean Up Crew - check it out! Thanks so much for your support!

• PVA Invitation ~ Selwyn Parent Walk: The PVA (Parent Volunteer Association) invites all SHS parents to join them on Friday, October 18 @ 8:45am for a walk around Mount Royal. Meeting at Maison Smith, Mount Royal where coffee will be served followed by a walk. Dogs are welcome.

• PVA Invitation ~ Get Ready to Sweep, Slide, and Slice! Have you ever wanted to try curling but thought you needed to be an Olympic athlete? Think again! The PVA is hosting an epic evening of curling and pizza on Saturday, October 19, and trust us—you won’t want to miss this! We’ll provide the ice, brooms, and hot pizza to fuel your victory (or just your appetite)! Instruction available for beginners! Cash bar on site. Sign up now before spots melt away!