Queen Elizabeth Elementary School



QUEEN ELIZABETHELEMENTARY NEWSLETTERVOLUME 4 - December 2020PrincipalVice-PrincipalRodney MacArthur Telephone: 836-8900 Colleen Taylor-7620158115 TO REMEMBER Friday Dec 4th?- PJ Day - Food and monetary donations accepted for the Food Drive.Friday Dec 11th?- Tree topper day-Holiday Head wear - Holiday hats, holiday hairdo etc.December 15 – QEES Christmas Gift Exchange DayWed Dec 16th?- Christmas Colors Day- Wear your Christmas colors (green, red, gold)Thurs Dec 17th?-?North Pole?Day- Dress up as your favorite?Christmas Character (Santa, elf, Grinch, reindeer etc)Friday Dec 18th?- Deck the student - Wear your favorite Christmas attire - be creative!Free Pancake & Free Milk Day at QEESLast Instructional Day for Students & Staff for 2020Virtually Recorded QEES Christmas Concert Link will be sent to parents via SAS email – “A Jingle Bell Christmas”January 4 – First day of classes for 2021! -685808763000 COUGAR NEWS –DECEMBER 2020The following students are receiving GOLDEN MOMENTS for PERSERVERANCE:KA: Bennett Arthur/Tatum MurphyKB: Reece Gallant/Charlie Conway3A: Elynn Poirier/Landon WhalenKC: Julia Paynter/Eli Logan3B: Kayleigh MacNevin/Peyton Logan1A: Rehaan Khanna/Levi Strohschein/ Fred Lambert4A: Jadalyn MacKay/Jackson McLean1B: Keiralee Costain/Keifer Roach 4B: Brielle Martin/Sophie Waddell1C: Cohen Gallant/Elyse Sharpe 5A: Savanna Davis/Sam Surrett2A: Skylor Darrach/Brooklyn MacKinnon/Summer Lewis 5B: Makenzie Verhulp/Ashton Carr2B: Jaelyn Baglole/Griffin Veilleux6A: Chloe Stanfield/Lyla McCallum/Damon Paynter2C: Hudson McCromick/Jace MacDougall6B: Morghan Gallant/Logan Perry/Holden Woodside-76209017000MANDATORY MASKSMasks are mandatory for students who travel on the school bus, as well as when entering and changing classes within the school. Parents are asked to wear them when entering the school to pick up or drop off students. When students are in their cohorts, in their classrooms, they can take their masks off as of now. Please make sure your students masks are fitting properly and being cleaned often. Bus drivers have mentioned that this is a struggle each day and would like parents to communicate the importance of wearing a mask during this Covid-19 pandemic. The link to the non-medical mask PSB operational plan is here: FLEA MARKET FOR STUDENTSOver the past week some beautiful, gently used items have been rolling in for our students. This year (2020) we have decided to change the name to the QEES Christmas Gift Exchange. We will not be accepting any money for the items, and the school staff will be setting up and removing the site of the gently used items. If you have some items that you are looking to donate, think of us. We will be accepting donations at the school up until December 11, 2020. We are accepting Gift Bags, Home Décor Items, Books, Movies, CDs, Small toys(no stuffed animals please), Jewelry & Accessories, Kitchen Accessories, Small Tools & Dad stuff(golf balls, etc), Office Décor(paper weights, frames, etc), and of course Christmas Decorations, which can be dropped off at the school up until December 11th, 2020. This QEES Christmas Gift Exchange will be held on Tuesday December 15, 2020. CHRISTMAS CONCERTQEES will be having a virtual Christmas Concert this year, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. This virtual concert will be sent home to parents on December 18th, 2020, via a link in SAS email. Mrs. White has been working with all classes to make “A Jingle Bell Christmas” a huge success.PANCAKE BREAKFAST & FREE MILK – DECEMBER 18, 2020Students and staff will enjoy a FREE PANCAKE & FREE WHITE MILK DAY ON DECEMBER 18, 2020.457203429000OUR COMMUNITY & SURROUNDING AREAS AT CHRISTMASQEES would like to extend a HUGE heartfelt THANK-YOU to our parents, students, community members, Home & School volunteers, and staff for going above and beyond for our school! We have collected a large amount of food for the Lions Club thus far, as well as some monetary donations. Terry Fox donations were huge at $653.91. We would also like to Thank Malpeque Bay Credit Union for a donation of 300 masks, and many other community business and people who support our school on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. THANK YOU & MERRY CHRISTMAS!FRENCH BONUS DRAW WINNERS FOR NOVEMBER ARE:Jadalyn MacKay – 4A; Jayna Carruthers – 4B; Gracie Shea – 6A; Jade Archibald 6B! Well done students!SCHOOL DAY START TIME & END TIMEInstruction begins at 8:35 am each day, so please ensure that if you’re dropping your child(ren) off, that they are here by 8:20 am, as not to miss important information. The school day ends at 2:20 pm. There is no supervision for students arriving prior to 8:10 am so please do not drop your child off before this time. Parents dropping off or picking up students MUST DO SO IN THE GRADE 1 AREA ONLY. The main parking lot is to be left open for the buses. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter as we continue to make our school grounds a safe place for your children.WINTER WEATHER AND OUTDOOR PLAYPlease make sure your children have warm mittens, hats, snow pants and jackets for playing outside. You cannot have fun outdoors in winter when you are not dressed warm. It would be great if you could put an extra pair of pants, mittens and socks in their backpacks in case they get wet. LOCKDOWN POLICYAll doors, except the main door, will be locked throughout the school day. Visitors will be required to sign in at the Office. The Office is open from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. NUT FREE POLICY609607366000Queen Elizabeth Elementary is NUT FREE and we ask if students have had peanut butter in the morning, please have them wash their hands before leaving for school. Please do not pack peanut and other nut products in lunches and snacks. Thank You for helping to keep our school as safe as possible.HEAD CHECKSThe PSB has prepared a head lice management protocol for schools. A copy of the protocol is available on our school website and you are encouraged to read it. Please make sure that you are doing regular checks with your child(ren). If lice are found, please contact the school so that we can check the class. We do regular head lice checks often at the school. ANXIETYA message from Guidance Counsellor Arthur AdamsTips for Managing Anxiety in ChildrenThere are many?stressors that families are facing. In addition to all those, are the stressors related to COVID. Here are some things we can all do to ensure that our children are as stress free as possible. They are:Provide a safe, secure, familiar, consistent and dependable homeSpend calm, relaxed time with your child. For example, read to them.Encourage your child to express their concerns or worries.Listen to your child without being critical or dismissive.Build your child’s feeling of self-worth. Use encouragement and affection. Try to involve your child in situations where they can succeed.Try to use positive rewards and incentives rather than punishment.Be selective in the television programs that young children watch (including news broadcasts). These can sometimes cause fears and anxiety.Recognize the signs of anxiety in your child. Ask yourself, “How do I know my child is anxious?” If appropriate point out these signs to your child.Discourage avoidance of things that are anxiety provoking and reward your child when they try to do things that make them anxious.Ask yourself, “Does my child seek reassurance a lot? If you think so then limit the amount of reassurance you give. Instead of saying, “You’ll be okay” ask what they are anxious about and try to problem solve together.Keep your child informed of any changes in routine before things actually change.Ask yourself, “What soothes my child?” and then encourage your child to do that. For example they might like listening to calming music or taking a warm bath.Teach your child to breathe deeply. 123 in, hold, 123 out, hold ……………………..Help your child to see the links between feelings and behaviors, and thoughts, feelings and behavior’s.1524002032000NOTICE FROM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BRANCH – WEATHER RELATEDSCHOOL CANCELLATIONS All Public Schools Branch (PSB) weather related cancellations will be announced on local radio stations and posted on our website by 7:00 A.M. An announcement that "all classes in the Public Schools Branch are cancelled" means that there is no school for students. An announcement of a "system wide shutdown" indicates that all schools and offices are closed. In some instances it may only be necessary to close an individual school or a “family of schools”. Partial system closures or delays will be announced by family of schools. (See Below) ONE HOUR DELAY If a decision on cancellation cannot be made by 7:00 A.M., a one hour delay will be announced whereby all schools and buses will operate one hour later than usual. A further announcement will be broadcast by 8:00 A.M. LATE BUSES In some instances, even in fine weather, buses may be delayed. Parents will be notified via radio broadcast that a bus will be delayed (i.e. Bus #297 is running 30 minutes late) on OCEAN 100.3 at 7:30 am. SCHOOL CLOSURES DURING THE DAY It may be necessary to close school part way through a school day. Detailed announcements will be made on local radio stations and posted to our PSB website as early as possible. Parents who will not be at home when children arrive are responsible for making alternate arrangements for the care of their children on such days. If you have not done so already, please notify the school of these arrangements as soon as possible. EXTREME WEATHER DURING THE SCHOOL DAY Should the Department of Transportation and/or the RCMP recommend that school buses remain off Island roads, students may be required to remain at school beyond their normal dismissal time (unless picked up by a parent or designate). Announcements will be made on local radio stations and posted to our website. On days when classes are in session, and the low temperature combined with wind provides a wind chill of -20 or below, students will not be required to go outside at recess or lunch, or remain outside upon morning arrival. SUGGESTIONS FOR PARENTS 1. The final decision to attend school or to travel to school via school bus always rests with the parent. 2. Please do not drop children off at school unless you are certain that school is operating that day and that staff are present to supervise the children. 3. Please listen to the radio and check the PSB website frequently between 6:30 and 8:00 A.M. daily to determine if schools are operating. Every effort will be made to have announcements broadcast by 7:00 A.M. 4. Please do not call the school, PSB office, or radio stations for information on cancellations or delays. Such calls tie up telephone lines which may be needed for emergency use.9906002667000HOME & SCHOOL NEWS, DECEMBER 2020 1. Extra Mile AwardNominate a deserving school staff individual for recognition by the PEI Home and School Federation. Submissions deadline: Jan. 22. Find more at: Extra Mile Award of the Year 2. ResolutionsYou can effect change in PEI's school system by using a formal resolution writing process. Home and School members are asked to consider presenting an issue in education that is affecting the learning success of students to influence change at the provincial level through the Federation’s advocacy policies on topics such as wellness, curriculum needs, student health, school bus safety and more. For assistance, contact: peihsf@edu.pe.ca / 620-3186 / 1-800-916-0664. Resolution submission deadline: Jan. 31. 3. Are your Home and School’s membership fees paid?Presidents/Treasurers are asked to check to ensure Fees are mailed by Dec. 15th.4. School Staff Appreciation Week 2021School staff will be celebrated across Canada February 14-20. Your Home and School Staff Appreciation committee can begin now to make Covid-safe plans for showing appreciation to school staff for the contributions they make to our children and their education. Keep plans simple! A little appreciation goes a long way! 5. Gift a Meal. Help a Student. Pass the plate! Wondering how you can celebrate #GivingTuesday ? By paying more than your own total meal value, you can help pay for another student’s lunch! All you have to do is order your lunches at peischoolfood.ca and add your donation to the total cost of your child’s lunches.6. Covid-Friendly Fund Raising and Community Building IdeasWe continue to collect your Covid-Friendly Home & School Fund Raising ideas. These are being compiled and posted online. Send your suggestions to: peihsf@edu.pe.ca More News…..· Public Schools Branch Board Meetings Board and Annual Meetings to take place on Monday, Dec. 7th, 6:30 PM at the PSB office, 234 Shakespeare Drive, Stratford, PE. Contact Sheri at: sxgauthier@edu.pe.ca to attend in-person or request a virtual attendance link.· The Charlottetown Food Council invites you to their upcoming Community Conversations about Food - 60 minute virtual workshops hosted on Zoom. All members of the public are invited. Register! Fill out the Food Council‘s Community Food Survey for a chance to win a fruit tree from Van Kampen’s! Survey LINK · Building GRAND-Families Inc. is a new non-profit crating awareness and support for grandparents who are primary care-givers for their grandchildren. Check their website launched the end of November 2020. · International Volunteer Day December 5th is a global celebration of volunteers. This year’s theme – "Together We Can through Volunteering” Check NVW 2020 blog post for ideas on how you can virtually applaud your volunteers. Best wishes of the holiday season to you and your family! “Only through the ancient tradition of storytelling can we enter the magical minds of one another.”― Sivan P.L.Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation Inc.Shirley Smedley Jay, Executive DirectorPO Box 1012 Charlottetown PE C1A 7M4Street deliveries only: 40 Enman Crescent C1E 1E6Phone: 902-620-3186 Cell 902-218-8916 Fax: 902-620-3187Toll Free: 1-800-916-0664 (PEI only) peihsf peihsf@edu.pe.ca ................
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