This Week at WMES
Week of September 25-29th

Dear WMES families:

Emergency Contact information:

Last week you should have received an email asking you to update your child’s registration information in the Parent Portal in PowerSchool. If you haven’t yet please do so asap. This information is required to ensure we can contact you in an emergency.  If you require assistance to login to the Parent Portal please contact Ms. Fizzard at cfizzard@hrce.ca, or call 902-860-4150.  Thanks.
 

Emergency Planning:

• This week we will have our first Hold and Secure Drill.  If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out.
• School Zones - The speed limit in front of the school is 30km/hr.    Please drive carefully and help us keep our school a safe place for our students and families.
   

September 25-29 is Truth and Reconciliation Week!

• Friday, September 29th we are encouraging students and staff to wear orange as we observe Truth and Reconcilation Day, which is on Saturday, September 30th.
• There is no school on Monday, October 2nd.
• These days are meant as days of reflection and further learning about Residential Schools and reconciliation.
• We will be learning about Truth and Reconciliation all week as we head into the launch of Mi’kmaq History Month - October 2023. The theme for this year is Mi’kmaw Traditional Games & Sports (a nod to the recent North American Indigenous Games).
• As Treaty People we must all find a path forward in reconciling our shared history.
• Check here for more kid friendly information to learn about Orange Shirt Day.

Pizza Fundraiser:

Our Parent Teacher Cooperative (PTC) is holding our first fundraiser of the year.  We are selling Kenny’s Pizza kits - which was a popular fundraiser last year.  Our school receives $5 from each order.  If you would like to order a pizza or garlic finger kit please go to https://hrce.schoolcashonline.com/  to order.  If it’s your first time you will need to set up an account. 

Schools Plus information:

• Our Schools Plus team is here to support families.  For more information on how they can help please check out their newsletter here.

Thanks everyone.  Have a great week.   A reminder that our September calendar can be found on our webpage.

Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. van der Weegen

Upcoming Dates for your calendar:

September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - National Truth and Reconciliation Day
October 2- Truth and Reconciliation Day observed - No School today
October 9 - Thanksgiving - No School today
October 12 - Bus evacuation Drills
October 26 - Halloween Howl
October 27 - Provincial Conference Day - No School for students