MICHAEL WALLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OCTOBER 2015 NEWSLETTER
Terry Fox Walk
Our student body participated in a Terry Fox Walk on September 25th. Congratulations to the Michael Wallace School
Community for raising $317.05 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Thank you to Mr. Greenwood for organizing this event.
Home and School:
You recently received a 2 hour power pledge sheet to fill out to offer help to the home and school committee. The
home and school works very hard to raise money for the school by organizing events that are enjoyed by staff,
students and families of Michael Wallace. We are in need of volunteers this year to help with upcoming events.
Without the help we may not be able to organize them.
First open meeting for Home and School Committee: October 7th at 7pm in the library.
Halloween Howl:
Home and School is putting together our annual Halloween Howl Dance! It will be on Friday, October 30th (6pm-8pm)
More information will come home soon regarding tickets.
HALLOWEEN:
Students may pack their Halloween costumes on Friday, October 30th. They will be allowed to change into them at
lunch time for an afternoon of fun! We will have our costume parade around the school and other Halloween fun in
classrooms!
HRSB Assessments
Students in grades 3, 4 and 6 have completed assessments developed by Evaluation Services Department of
Education and Early Childhood Development in consultation with teachers in Nova Scotia. The grade 3’s wrote a
Reading and Writing Assessment, the grade 4’s wrote Mathematics and the grade 6’s wrote a Reading and Writing
and Mathematics Assessment. Results will be shared with parents and caregivers when available. These will be sent
home in a labelled envelope.
Leaving the School at Lunch:
Some of our students are getting permission from their parents/guardians to leave the school property and go have
lunch with their friends. They will only be allowed to leave if they have a handwritten note from their
parents/guardians to give to their lunch monitor. If they have no note, they are not permitted to leave until parents
have been contacted.
Allergies:
With regards to recess, lunch and food donations for events we must insist only nut free items. Some students at
MWES are allergic to nuts other than peanuts.
Late Arrival:
Although we understand that students may be occasionally late for one reason or another, we strongly encourage
students to be on time to limit the interruptions of learning as much as possible. Students who arrive during or after
announcements will be asked to check in at the office. Parents do not have to sign in their children but please ensure
that children enter the school before leaving them.
School Closure Due to Inclement Weather
Michael Wallace is part of the Prince Andrew Family of Schools. If it is announced that schools are closed in the
Prince Andrew Family, then we will be closed.
Points to remember:
- The decision to cancel school will usually be made as close to 6:00 a.m. as possible. It will be
communicated on the Board’s website, main switchboard, radio and at 464-INFO (4636).
- Parents must ensure that students are properly dressed for the weather conditions.
- Before dropping off students at school on inclement weather days, parents should ensure that staff has
arrived.
- If buses are cancelled and schools are open, parents must use their own discretion with regard to sending
their children to school.
- In the event that schools are closed early, parents will be notified prior to their child(ren) being
dismissed. If parents want to pick up their child(ren) they MUST check in at the office first.
- In the event that an emergency arises and the school must be evacuated, the children will be taken to the
Port Wallis United Church.
Dogs on the School Yard
A reminder that dogs are not allowed on the school yard or field during hours when children are in school. Thank you
for your co-operation in helping us to look after the safety of our students.
Volunteer Parents
Parents wishing to volunteer this year are reminded to get a criminal records and child abuse registry check. Forms
can be attained at the main office.
Choir
Choir has begun and rehearsals are at recess until 11:00am. Grades 3-6 are welcome! Expecting to have a great
turnout this year!
TWITTER!
Michael Wallace has a twitter account. Please check us out at MWES_School
DATES TO REMEMBER
Thursday, October 1st
Monday, October 5th
Wednesday, October 7th
Milk Program Begins
Pizza Begins
Home and School Meeting @ 7pm in the library
Thursday, October 8th
Monday, October 12th
Friday, October 23rd
Tuesday, October 27th
Friday, October 30th
Friday, October 30st
Bus Evacuation Practice 9-11am
Thanksgiving (no school)
Provincial Conference Day (No SCHOOL)
Picture Day
Halloween Howl (dance) 6-8pm
Halloween – Costumes can be worn after lunch.