March/April Newsletter
Ecole James S McCormick School
March & April 2022
School Council Update
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
Thank you for our school council for organizing the amazing Hot Lunches & Snacks! Please see the monthly calendars below for dates & menu items.*A reminder that the March & April items are offline and orders have been closed*
Our May & June Hot Lunch & Snack items will be available for purchase in April; please watch for more information to come.
COUNCIL MEETING
Our next school council meeting will be on Wednesday, March 23 @ 7:00pm.
This is a joint virtual meeting for all Lacombe schools with a special presentation from Jo(E) Media focused on Social Media with Youth and Mental Health. Join us!
Facebook Event Link for those using FB
PURDY'S FUNDRAISER
Our new fundraiser is showing to be quite popular! Purdy's Chocolate is available to order online until March 26th. Simply register your email address & shop the Marketplace for some delicious treats, just in time for Easter!
ATTENDANCE LINE
When calling, we do ask that you please speak clearly & slowly so that the message can be properly deciphered. Thank you for your cooperation!
To phone in an absence, please dial 403.782.3096 and press 8.
PORTFOLIO WALKS
STUDENT SAFETY
DOORS LOCKED
In an effort to maintain student safety, our entrance/exit doors will continue to remain locked. This ensures that we have optimal student safety in place as all visitors must come in the front office doors and sign in. Parents/guardians are welcome to come into our school; please knock on the front door/office window or ring the doorbell for a staff member to assist you in checking in. Thank you for your cooperation.
PARKING LOT CLOSURES
Please note the posted closure times for our parking lot. We have many young students arriving & departing on foot each day and for everyone's safety, we need to ensure vehicles are not coming in/out during these busy hours. Thank you!
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
There is a policy & procedure for all volunteers in WCPS schools; the full AP can be viewed HERE.
Step 1: Complete the Criminal Record Declaration Form (must be done annually).
Step 2: Complete the Volunteer Application Form (must be done annually).
Step 3: Provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Check issued by the local police agency (VSC's expire every 3 years).
To start the volunteer process at EJSMS, please follow the steps on our school website. Click HERE to be re-directed. You can find the information & all forms under PARENTS > VOLUNTEER.
EJSMS PARENT SURVEY
Good Morning Song with Mrs. Reid & her Grade 1's!
"A smile from a child is packaged sunshine & rainbows" ~ unknown
Little bit of LEGO Center Time in Miss Cooke's class!
SPLISH SPLASH SPRING!
AROUND THE SCHOOL
Last PD Day, March 11th, the EJSMS staff enjoyed our own in-house staff Wellness Day activities in the afternoon. It was a wonderful day that left our staff feeling refreshed & renewed!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK
Check out the Lacombe and Area FRN for some great programs geared towards all ages in our community. You can visit their Facebook page to see everything they have to offer!AHS INFORMATION & RESOURCES
ANNOUNCING...
SWIMMING LESSONS
That's right folks, our regular Grade 1, 2 & 3 Swimming Lessons are back! These are part of our Physical Education curriculum and are a big hit with our students. Lessons will take place at the aquatic center in May & June; keep an eye out for more information coming next month!BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WALK FOR KIDS' SAKE
This fun event organized by BBBS is scheduled at the end of May and is another fun favorite for our students to participate in! More information to come closer to the date.