This Week at WMES
Week of January 13-17, 2025
Dear WMES families:
Our January can be found here.
February is Registration Month:
Do you have a child who will be starting pre-primary or primary this fall? It’s soon time to register!
Registration for the 2025-26 school year begins on February 1. To ensure we have the right staff and supports in place for September, it’s important that we gather enrolment numbers now.
Tip: Before you begin, make sure you have the following documents in electronic form (image, PDF or Word document):
Proof of identity/age with one of the following: birth certificate, passport, immigration papers, or legal adoption papers) if you are new to the HRCE; ·
Proof of home address (a recently dated official government or utility document with your current address that includes your name and date, such as water bill, power bill, internet bill, home fuel bill, a tax receipt, property assessment or a mortgage contract); and ·
Nova Scotia Health Card or Canadian Province Health Card or, for non-citizens while in Canada, proof of Medical Insurance Information.
Visit the HRCE website for more information and to enrol your child beginning on February 1st through PowerSchool Enrollment!
Don’t have a child to register? Maybe you know someone who does! Please help us spread the word and pass this information on to friends, neighbours or relatives who will be looking to register for the fall.
Cell phone policy: Reminders (update re. smart watches):
Beginning last September, every student was expected to have their personal cell phone turned off and stored during instructional time. Students in Grades PP - 5 are to turn off and store their cell phones for the entire school day, including non-instructional times and on the bus). Exceptions may be made to address students’ individual needs (medical/ability) when determined in consultation with the Student Planning Team, that includes parents/caregivers.
Some students are starting to wear smartwatches to school. It is important to ensure that students understand that the cell phone policy applies to these devices for texting, calls and internet use during school time. If your child has a smart watch we appreciate you having these conversations at home with them so that they understand the policy and expectations. Thanks for your support.
Next Week is literacy Week at WMES:
Monday- “Read my shirt” day! (School appropriate messages please). We’ll also be doing flashlight reading in the gym. Bring a flashlight if you can (we have some).
Tuesday- “Poem in my Pocket” Day (Share your favorite poem with us today).
Wednesday- Bring your favorite book to share with a friend today. More Flashlight reading in the gym.
Thursday- Thankful Thursday - We are going to write positive notes to share with our School Community today!
Friday - It’s Comfy/ Cozy Reading Day today. Wear your comfy clothes today and maybe bring a stuffie or blanket for some cozy reading time today. (PJ’s, or whatever you feel comfiest in)
Family Literacy Day is Monday, January 27th!
Thanks everyone. Have a great week.
Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. van der Weegen
Upcoming Dates for your calendar:
January 20 - Band Trials for Grade 5 students
January 24 - Janice Walsh-Cruddas - visiting author for P/1D and PBM
January 20- 24th - Literacy Week at WMES
January 27th - Family Literacy Day
January 29th - Lunar New Year begins
January 31st - John Read - visiting author for 4/5S and 5vM
February 12 - Family Meeting for Grade 5 families at GPV 6-7pm