Dear WMES Families:

First of all, I do apologize for the many emails this week.  There is always so much information to share as school starts up.
Beginning next week, communications from the school will typically only come home on Mondays in an email titled "This Week at WMES...".

Important Confirmation of Contact Information:
Tomorrow you will receive a hard copy of your child's registration form.  It is very important that all families review the information on this form carefully and update it.  Please send this form back to school asap.  Up to date information helps us ensure that we are able to contact you quickly in an emergency, and that your child's school records are regularly updated and accurate.
You will also receive a document called "Consent for Publication of Student Personal Information and Student Work". This form lets us know if we have permission to share your child's work or photo on our sharing platforms used in school (twitter, school webpage). Please be sure to check the appropriate box and sign this form as well.  If you have any questions please be sure to reach out and ask.

Lunch Monitors are needed - Are you interested in joining our team?
We are currently looking for permanent and substitute lunch monitors.  If you might be interested please contact us at the main office and we'll let you know how to apply.  Thanks.

Thursday, September 9th is Stand Up Against Bullying Day.  We encourage all of our students and staff to wear pink tomorrow to help us show our commitment and support to Anti-Bully education.

Picture Day is September 16th!
Please see below for information from Adams Photography regarding Picture Day - which is September 16th.
SCHOOL DAYS PROGRAM
ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY INC.
Dartmouth, N.S. (902) 434-0558
Information for Parent/Guardian Re: School Portrait Sitting
Your child’s school portraits this year will be taken by Adams Photography Inc.  Our company offers high quality portraits at an affordable price.  We do our utmost to produce professional portraits of every client. We do our utmost to produce professional portraits of every client. We are sending this flyer to help ensure everything you may need to know before your child’s portrait sitting can be answered. This will help us to deliver those precious memories that last a lifetime.
1. Portrait Sitting
The portrait sitting day for school is scheduled for Sept 16. Your proofs and order form will be delivered back to your child’s school approximately two weeks after the portrait sitting date. Delivery date of the portraits will be within four weeks of the school order being placed.
2. Clothing & Hair
We suggest neutral colours and long sleeves for the best portrait results. Please try to refrain from wearing green tops, as the technology we are using, which gives you more background choices has a green base. Please send your child with a comb or brush this day for last minute touch-ups.
3. Order/Late Orders
The order date dateline will be on the envelope and proof when it is returned to the school. This is the date that all orders should be returned to your child’s school. Payment can be made in the form of cash, cheque or money order and sealed in the envelope. Your order date is very important.  Late orders cannot be returned  with the original order and will probably be delayed  by another 4-6 weeks.
     Reshoot – (for absentees, bad expressions, and closed eyes only)
The date for re-shoots will be coordinated through the school administration office and announcements sent home with the students.Please note if your first portrait session is acceptable please do not take the chance of a reshoot, because it will not be possible to receive an order from the first session once you have the reshoot taken.
One class composite will be given to each student free of charge.
Family Deal: Families with 3 or more children (immediate family only) pay the full price for the first 2 original portrait packages, each additional package (of equal or lesser value) costs $5.00.
(Children can be in any school photographed by Adams Photography Inc.)
If you have any additional questions regarding your child’s portrait sitting please feel free to contact us at
902-434-0558
email: schools@adamsphotography.ca.
Our website address is www.adamsphotography.ca

Have a great night everyone,

Karla Wolfe