Parents’ Wolves’ News – Nov 28

Parents’ Wolves’ News – Nov 28

 

Upcoming Dates

  • December 2                   Holiday Concerts: Grade 3 @ 4:30, Grade 5 @ 6:00
  • December 3                   Holiday Concerts: Grade 4 @ 4:30, Grade 6 @ 6:00
  • December 19                Last Instructional Day before Christmas Holidays
  • January 5                         Classes Resume
  • January 14                      Home and School Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
  • January 23                      Julie Pelletier-Lush (Mi'kmaw storyteller) visits SES.

 

At-A-Glance School Year Calendar:

 

 

 

Home and School News

If you’d like to contact H&S, you can join and follow the H&S Facebook group or reach out at seshomeandschool2023@gmail.com

The next Home and School Meeting is January 14  at 6:00

 

 

School News

Christmas Concerts

  • December 2                   Holiday Concerts: Grade 3 @ 4:30, Grade 5 @ 6:00
  • December 3                   Holiday Concerts: Grade 4 @ 4:30, Grade 6 @ 6:00

 

Schedule:

For 4:30PM Shows (Grades 3 and 4)

  • 4:00PM Students only enter through main doors and proceed to their classrooms.
  • 4:00PM Parents may enter the school using the side gym doors (just before heating oil tank).
  • 4:30PM Showtime!
  • 5:00PM (approximately) Students meet their parents in the gym (not in classrooms).

 

For 6:00PM Shows (Grade 5 and 6)

  • 5:30PM Students only enter through main doors and proceed to their classrooms.
  • 5:30PM Parents may enter the school using the side gym doors (just before heating oil tank).
  • 6:00PM Showtime!
  • 6:30PM (approximately) Students meet their parents in the gym (not in classrooms).

 

General Details:

  • Students cannot stay after school prior to the 4:30PM shows.
  • Students should not be in the building prior to 4:00PM and 5:30PM
  • Parent access to concerts is through the gym doors only.
  • When concert is over, we ask families exit the gym as soon as possible so that we can prepare for next show/begin to prepare the gym for regular use.
  • Students are permitted 2 guests.

 

 

🎄 Stratford Elementary Christmas Angels Program 🎄

We want to share our deepest appreciation for the incredible support you show our students and families each year through the Christmas Angels Program!

All holiday season, families and community groups step up to provide extra support for those within our school who need it most. Our Christmas Angels Program makes this possible, allowing any interested person, family, or group to contribute in a few wonderful ways:

  1. Participating in our Family Sponsorship Program is simple: just choose the size of the family you'd like to support, and in return, we will provide you with their confidential wishlist. Please note there is no obligation to purchase all of the items listed; any contribution is deeply appreciated. Once you purchase the items, simply drop them off securely at the school, and our team will ensure they are received anonymously and discreetly by the family.
  2. Another option is to purchase Christmas (a wish list item/ items) for children and their families in our school community.
  3. Offering donations (gift cards or cash). Gift cards are always a flexible and great way to help! We especially appreciate gift cards for groceries or Walmart.

How to Help:

If you'd like to be a Christmas Angel, please let our school counsellors know:

Our families benefit immensely from the kindness and generosity of our community year after year. Thank you for making a difference!

 

Christmas Gift Card Donations

We’ve added a $5, $10, and $20 Christmas card donation option on our Hot Lunch program for the month of December. All money raised will go towards the purchase of gift cards for families in need at Stratford Elementary. Thank you in advance for any contributions.  

 

Kenya Twinned School Fundraiser

Did you know Stratford Elementary has a twinned school in Kenya?

Stratford Elementary is twinned with Michaka Primary in Kenya through the organization Farmers Helping Farmers. Classes 6A and 6F exchange letters with  Michaka Primary. This exchange fosters connection and awareness for a different part of the world. It is a meaningful project for not only the classes that exchange letters, but our whole school. Grade 6 students will be around presenting to classes about Michaka Primary and promoting the fundraiser.   Support this initiative by supporting our sour key sale which will take place the week of December 8th.

What: Sour Key sale in support of our pen pals

Cost: $1 per sour key  ( students can purchase max of 2)

When: Students will place orders and bring in money to classroom teachers December 8th-10th. Orders will be collected on Wednesday December 10th. Sour keys will be delivered to classes on Thursday, December 11th .

Stay tuned for exciting information how our fundraiser supports our pen pals at Michaka Primary.  Thank-you for your support!

 

The 2nd Annual Holiday Sock Hop will be on December 19th.

This will be a fun dance to kickstart the holidays. It will be during the school day and all students will be invited to attend! The Home & School is organizing the Community Kindness element to this event again this year! It will be called Toasty Toes for the Sock Hop. Donations of new adult sized socks are greatly appreciated.

Students can bring their donations to the school throughout the month of December, leading up  to the Sock Hop. The socks will be collected and delivered to the Outreach Centre in Charlottetown. For those facing homelessness, especially during cold weather, a warm, dry pair of socks can make all the difference in their comfort and health. Your contribution will have a lasting positive effect on the well-being of those who rely on the Community Outreach Center’s services.

We thank you in advance for your generosity and support to add a little extra cheer and kindness to the upcoming holidays! Please see below for more information from the Adventure Group which is the organization that supports the Outreach Centres.

Happy Holidays to all!

SES Home & School

The Adventure Group is a registered charity and non-profit organization, established in 1992. The Adventure Group operates the Community Outreach Center and has locations in East Royalty and Montague. Our mission is to support individuals experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness. The Community Outreach Center provides a range of vital services, including basic needs support, case management, employment readiness programs, educational upgrading, mental health and addiction services, and primary healthcare. Donations play a crucial role in helping us offer these services and ensure our clients feel supported in their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency. For those facing homelessness, especially during cold weather, a warm, dry pair of socks can make all the difference in their comfort and health. Your contribution will have a lasting positive effect on the well-being of those who rely on the Community Outreach Center’s services. Thank you from The Adventure Group and all the individuals who benefit from the services of the Community Outreach Center. Your generosity helps us make a meaningful difference in their lives.

 

From Outside Agencies

Santa Visit at Upper Room Hospitality - 105.5 Food Drive

We want to pass along to any students in the Charlottetown area wanting to see Santa. Hot 105.5 is having their holiday food drive and will be at our food bank Thursday, November 27 from 2 pm- 6 pm. But we will have Santa here from 4:30 pm-6:00 pm. Parents may consider donating food (optional) and get a picture with their loved ones with Santa! They are welcome to take their own photos as well!