ISSU 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR ISSUE 28

YOUR SCHOOLS’ INFORMATION NEWSLETTER January WEEK OF APRIL 22, 2019

School dates for April Principal’s Perspective…

22 Monday – NO SCHOOL “A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all

9 the Difference.” (Winnie the Pooh)

Tuesday – Day 2 23 Grade 3-5 Choir @11:45 A huge thank you to all the staff and parents who 41 Nitwits School-wide Lice check organized Elkhorn’s participation in Spring Clean-Up Day. The students, staff and parent volunteers did a wonderful 5 job and the school yard looks great. Wednesday – Day 3 24 Grade 5 Recorder club @11:45 Tuesday, April 23, marks the one year Anniversary of the Scientist in Schools – Lanning, Hinton tragedy that took place on . Please read further in the Express to see how we will be observing this Thursday – Day 4 day of remembrance at Elkhorn.

25 Grade 5’s – Scientist in Schools As we head into Easter Break, I want to remind our Pizza Lunch families that there is no school tomorrow and no school on Monday. Spirit day – SUPER HEROES

Although the forecast for the weekend 26 Friday – Day 5 is not looking sunny, I will continue to 1 think positive thoughts for weather that will allow us to enjoy the great

outdoors.

All the best, Holly Richards

To report a student absence or late call 416-395-9505 or email the school at [email protected]

Scientists in School On Wednesday and Thursday Scientists in Schools will be coming to some of our Grade 1 and Grade 5 classes. The Scientists in School programs are being paid courtesy of the fundraising from the pizza and subway lunches. Thanks to our parents and the SAC for supporting these programs.

Day of Remembrance This Tuesday, April 23, 2019 marks the one year anniversary of the tragedy that took place on Yonge Street. Following the events of that day, the board of Trustees approved that April 23 of each year, or the nearest school day, be memorialized as a day of remembrance for the victims of this tragic incident. We will be flying all flags at half-staff and observing a moment of silence in all schools and administrative buildings. Please click here for details on the Board decision regarding this day of remembrance. It is important to remember that on anniversaries of traumatic events, many will be impacted again by the memories and emotional distress felt following the tragedy. The City of is also organizing a ceremony to honour the victims of the Yonge Street van attack. According to a statement from the City of Toronto, temporary signage is expected to be installed at and Olive Square Park while a permanent memorial will be established after consultations with the community beginning in spring. Along Yonge Street between Olive Square and Civic Centre, the community of Willowdale will also be engaging in commemorative activities.

Lice and Nits Screening

The second school-wide classroom screening for head lice and nits will be occurring on Tuesday. School Council is asking all parents to send each child to school with a toonie ($2.00) on or before that date. Payment through School Cash Online is also available. If you do not wish your child to be a part of this screening please make sure the office is aware of this before the screening.