PLES Family Forecast Sept 8-12

Porters Lake Elementary Family Forecast

Week of September 8-12 

Congratulates everyone on making it through the first week of school? Our next challenge is the first full week. Remember families that sleep and food are key for both adults and kids to get through the week sucesfully. The first curriculum night was held last week, families who couldn't attend should contact the teacher for handouts.

Other Info

• Parking: If you need to drop off or pick up a student, please do not park in the school's driveway or staff parking spots. The driveway is a "drop and go lane." 
• Vice-Principal Position: The school is still working on filling the Vice-Principal position and will notify families when someone is hired.
• Outdoor Time: Students will be outside unless there is heavy rain, temperatures below -25 degrees, or icy conditions. Students should dress for the weather and bring a change of clothes for grades PP-6. All clothing, including sweaters, jackets, footwear, and hats, should be labeled.
• Terry Fox Run/Walk: The run/walk will be on Tuesday, September 16th. A special guest from the Terry Fox Foundation will be visiting to run the assembly. Donations can be made online at  https://schools.terryfox.ca/PortersLakeElementary
• Demographic Form Updates: On September 9, the Demographic Updates Form will be available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Every family needs to update this form to ensure all information about their child, including contacts, medical information, consents, and demographics, is current.

Stand Up Against Bullying Day Stand Up Against Bullying Day is on Thursday, September 11. On this day, the school will celebrate inclusivity, kindness, and friendship. All HRCE school teams focus on ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students. Families are encouraged to wear pink on September 11 to take a stand against bullying.

Using BusPlanner Information about student transportation, including eligibility, stop times, and locations, can be found on BusPlanner. By registering and subscribing, you can receive email or text notifications about changes to routes, bus delays, or cancellations. To sign up, go to hrce.mybusplanner.ca and click on the Parent Portal. If you need help logging in or creating an account, you can contact the HRCE Student Transportation Team at transportation@hrce.ca or by calling 902-431-4723.

Important Dates

• September 11: Fire Drill and Stand Up to Bullying Day (Wear Pink) 
• September 16: Terry Fox Run/Walk 
• September 17: Lockdown drill 
• September 23: Picture day 
• September 29: PD Day - no school for students 
• September 30: Truth and Reconciliation Day - no school 
• October 10: Picture retakes in the afternoon 
• October 13: Thanksgiving - no school 
• October 24: Conference Day - no school for students 
• November 21: Assessment day - no school for students