Dear Families,
I hope this message finds you well. Our students are doing a great job coming to school dressed warmly for the cold weather, and we truly appreciate your support in ensuring they’re prepared to enjoy outdoor activities. We’d like to remind families that students need to have splash pants or snow pants to safely slide on the hills, as even a few centimeters of snow can make for a fun time outdoors.
Additionally, we want to remind students that if they need to contact home during the school day, they should check with their teacher and then come to the office. Cell phones and smart devices, including watches, should not be used to text or communicate with others during school hours as this violates our NS Provincial Cell Phone Policy. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a positive and respectful school environment.
PTO Family Bingo - February 27:
We are excited to announce our upcoming PTO Family Bingo on February 27! This is a fantastic event for families to come out, socialize, win some fun prizes, and support our school. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a great time! Our PTO is currently looking for donations for prizes. If you have any suggestions or items to contribute, please reach out. We would love to have your support!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Feb 2025: Registration for new Pre-Primary and Primary students (students not currently in Pre-Primary)
Feb 17: Heritage Day (no classes)
Feb 27: PTO Family Bingo
March 7: Assessment Day (no classes)
March 10-14: Spring Break
April 2-3: Progress Conferences
April 3: No classes for students
Cozy Coat Exchange:
We have a coat rack located outside the office for families who need warm winter gear. Please stop by during Excel pick-up, drop-off, or office hours (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM). If you're unable to come in person, our Child and Youth Practitioner, Jill Flick, can assist with fitting your student with available items. You can reach Jill at jillian.flick@hrce.ca or call 902-464-5192 and leave a message. We hope this helps make winter a little easier for everyone!
Lunch Orders Reminder:
The deadline to order lunches for February 2nd to 15th is noon on January 29th. If you’d like to place your order, please do so by visiting https://nslunch.ca/.
Weather-Related Closures:
HRCE aims to communicate any changes to school operations or bus services by 6:00 a.m. in case of weather delays or cancellations. Should weather worsen throughout the morning, an 11:00 a.m. announcement may be made. Please stay tuned for updates through:
Email (from PowerSchool)
Text message (if you’ve opted in; text Y to 978338 to opt in)
HRCE website: https://www.hrce.ca/
X (formerly Twitter)
Instagram
Thank you for your continued support, and I wish you all a great week ahead!
Sincerely,
Mr. Fry