The team from the Lice Squad will be coming in for our second lice check of the school year on Monday, January 28 and Tuesday, January 29. STUDENTS: Please make sure you have clean hair on these days and avoid any “fancy” hairstyles (e.g. braids, gel, pony tails, etc.) as our team of pickers will […]
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This Month Let’s Have Nothing to Give Away
Did you know that last month we sent over 3 large bags of unclaimed clothing that was in the lost and found to charity? We are sure that this is not something any of us are proud of. There are still lots of bathing suits, towels, lunch bags, sweatshirts, stray mittens and even a few […]
Safety Alert
On Monday, we received information about an incident that reportedly happened this past weekend at a cafe in Forest Hill Village. A man approached a three-and-a-half year old girl and engaged her in conversation. He repeatedly asked if she would come away with him and if she would like to go on an airplane with […]
Get It Before It’s Gone
A quick reminder that the lost and found will be cleared out on Tuesday November 6. There are LOTS of sweatshirts, jackets, and swimsuits that have gone missing. Please check to make sure there is nothing of yours there before it is all cleared out and donated to charity. With the cooler weather approaching, many […]
Lost Your Trunks?
A large amount of our lost and found includes many bags of wet towels and bathing suits that are left behind in the locker rooms after swim class. As you can imagine, these get pretty smelly in a short time. Please help us out by labelling the bag your children bring their towel and suit […]
Reunited: It Feels Good
The number of lost items is growing in the lost and found. Please encourage your children to check it when they head to swimming or come by yourself for a peek. All items will be cleared on the first Tuesday of the month – that will be October 2. So please, check before that date […]
First Lice Check of the Year
Our first lice check of 2012/2013 school year will be held on Tuesday, October 9 (all day) and Thursday, October 11 (morning). Please ensure your child has clean hair for these dates. It is important your child have clean hair so The Lice Squad can get down to the scalp and check for lice. Parent […]
Kiss ‘n’ Ride: The Best Thing Since the Invention of the Wheel
Kiss ‘n’ Ride is a volunteer-run program that promotes the safety of our kids and community while making it more convenient to drop your kids of at school in the morning. It works like this: you drive up Castlefield from Avenue Road between 8:40 and 9:00am (we ask that you obey the parking regulations and […]
Kiss ʼnʼ Ride Resumes Next Week
The Health and Safety committee is happy to announce that the Kiss ′n’ Ride program, which runs along the Castlefield side of the school, will be up and running again this year, starting on Wednesday. Details on how to use the Kiss ʼnʼ Ride are available here. Our friendly volunteers are looking forward to greeting […]
Third Lice Check of the Year
Our third lice check of the 2011/2012 school year will be held on Thursday, May 3rd (all day) and Friday, May 4th (probably only until lunch time). Please ensure your child has clean hair for these dates! Parent volunteers are needed to escort classes to and from the lice check station. Two parent volunteers are needed for […]