This Week at WMES
November 4 - 8
Dear WMES families:
Our November calendar can be found here: https://wms.hrce.ca/sites/default/files/2024-11/November%20Calendar_0.pdf
NS School Lunch Program: https://nslunch.ca/
Ordering for the next two weeks (November 12-21st) closes this Wednesday.
WMES School Clothing:
We are currently running a school clothing fundraiser until tomorrow, Nov.5th. You can purchase WMES t-shirts, toques, or ball caps in SchoolCashOnline. This is an optional fundraiser. If you would like to purchase, but need some assistance (payment plan) please contact Mrs. Wolfe (kwolfe@hrce.ca) and we can help.
https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
Flu Shot Clinic:
On November 6th we will be hosting a Family Flu Shot Clinic in our cafeteria from 2 to 6pm. Please be sure to bring your health card with you when you come.
Remembrance Day 2024 -
Remembrance Day Walk to Honour our Veterans: On November 8th we will be walking to the Waverley Legion (weather permitting) to lay wreaths and other signs of remembrance from our students at the cenotaph. Please be sure to fill in the permission form by November 6th.
If you are unable to fill the form in electronically please contact the office and we will send home a paper copy of the form. Please send these back by Wednesday, November 6th.
If you, or another family member would like to join us in uniform and walk with us please contact the office this week for details.
We are also creating a Wall of Honour in our main foyer. If you have a family member who is serving, or has served our country, please feel free to send in their photo and we will include it on our Wall of Honour. Digital photos are preferred, but we can scan your hard copy of photos if that is easier. Please include the family member’s name, rank / position, and your child’s information with the photos/ emails.
Lest we Forget.
Please fill out this permission slip for your child to be permitted to walk with us to the Waverley Legion on November 8th. Thanks.
https://forms.gle/hhkrzU3VHgNSKXiXA
Inclement Weather
Did you know? HRCE takes great care when making the decision to alter the regular operations of schools and school buses in the event of severe or inclement weather.
It is HRCE’s goal to communicate any changes to the regular operations of schools and/or buses as close to 6:00 a.m. as possible.
A 6:00 a.m. announcement could be:
All schools are delayed in opening by two hours and bus pickups are delayed by two hours; or
All schools are open, but some or all busses are not operating for the day; or
Some schools (either individually or by family) are closed for the day; or
All schools are closed for the day.
If weather deteriorates, or is forecasted to worsen throughout the morning, an 11:00 a.m. announcement could be: ·
Bussed students will be picked up two hours earlier than their regular dismissal time; and
Walking students will be dismissed at their regularly scheduled lunch hour.
How will I find out?
By email to the addresses in PowerSchool
By text message, if you have opted-in. If you aren’t sure if you have opted-in, text Y to the following number: 978338
It’s important to always have a plan in place for childcare in the event of any cancellation.
For more information on how HRCE manages during inclement weather, visit hrce.ca/weather.
Thanks everyone. Have a great week.
Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. van der Weegen
Upcoming Dates for your calendar:
November 6th - Family Flu Shot clinic in the cafeteria from 2-6pm
November 7th - School Picture Retake day
November 8th - 10am Remembrance Day ceremony (Weather permitting at the Waverley Legion). Permission Form: https://forms.gle/hhkrzU3VHgNSKXiXA
November 11th - Remembrance Day - No School
November 22nd - Assessment and Evaluation day for teachers. No school for students.
November 28- December 6th - Scholastic Book Fair