École Gerald McShane School
6111 Maurice-Duplessis, Montreal-North, Quebec, H1G 1Y6
T: 514.321.1100 F: 514. 321.1448
www.geraldmcshane.ca
October 1, 2015
Dear Parents & Guardians,
September has come and gone and I am happy to say that it has been a great month! I am looking
forward to many great days in October. www.emsb.qc.ca/johnpauli
1. PARENT BULLETIN BOARD:
Outside the Main Office, there is a bulletin board that I have begun using to post useful/important
information for parents. This can range from workshops for parents on a variety of subjects to
school board information. I invite you to come take a look – there may be something of interest to
you.
2. SCHOOL & LUNCH SUPERVISION FEES:
Please be reminded that these fees are due immediately. If, for any reason, you have difficulty
paying the fees, please contact the school and we can arrange a payment schedule. It is important
to remember that the fees you pay go back to the students and the lunch supervision fees cover the
costs of those who supervise your children during lunch.
3. STUDENT ABSENCES:
Parents are asked to call in student absences as soon as possible. You may also leave a message on
our school voicemail advising us of an absence. Please identify your child’s name as well as grade
and/or teacher’s name.
4. MORNING ENTRY:
Any student who arrives at school as of 7:45 is required to go to the school yard rather than Daycare
since the teachers are out on supervision. This will facilitate morning entry and avoid the in-and-out
of cars in the lot while students are walking to the yard. Thank you for your cooperation in this
matter.
5. LATE DROP OFF:
Parents are reminded that any student who arrives after the bell must be brought to the Main Office
so that we may record their arrival. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BE LEFT IN THE PARKING LOT.
6. SKATING:
Due to contract negotiations, there will be no skating offered to the students this year.
7. LHJQ HOCKEY TICKETS
Gerald McShane School has received 150 tickets to see the Rangers de Montréal-Est vs the St
Leonard arctic at the Aréna Garon on Wednesday October 14th at 7:30PM. If you would like free
tickets to this game, please contact the school via your child’s agenda. Please include the number of
tickets you’d like. First come, first served.
8. PARENTS IN YARD – AM
Please be reminded that parents should not be in the school yard in the morning. You are asked to
drop off your child at the schoolyard entrance.
9. COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS
If you need to speak to your child during the day, please call or go to the Main Office. If the students
are outside, please do not try to speak to them through the gate. Thank you for your cooperation in
this matter.
10. IMPORTANT DATES:
Please see the October calendar for important dates and school events.
Sincerely,
Christina Chilelli
Principal