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ÉSMS TEMPORARY REMOTE LEARNING OPTIONAs the COVID situation continues to evolve, we understand the importance of adapting teaching and learning to these circumstances. To best satisfy the needs of our students and ensure a continuity of learning during these times, we have decided to offer a temporary remote learning option to families requiring an alternative option to in school in person learning, . School will continue to remain open for all students to attend in person learning. The temporary remote learning option will be available to students from Kindergarten to grade 8. You will find attached the guidelines and criteria for remote learning. Families in need of this option, should communicate their intentions by emailing me at [email protected]. Further information as to how to proceed will be provided to you at that time. We want to help all our students succeed in these trying times; we hope that, by offering a blended model of teaching and learning (In person learning and Remote learning), we can meet student needs and bring some reassurance to families. DONATION REQUEST - GENTLY USED WINTER CLOTHESWith Phys. Ed. classes being outside, in addition to early arrivals at school and three recess times, we are noticing some students are not prepared to be outside for this duration of time. Some of that preparation is based on our students realizing winter has arrived, and that they need to be outside for a good hour or two per day. However, in some cases, our students lack the essential items required to stay warm for an extended period of time outdoors. We are reaching out to our school community! If you have any gently used outdoor clothing that you can donate to the school, we would appreciate it. We are looking for all sizes of winter clothing articles that will assist K-8 students. You can send your items with your child OR you can drop them off at the front office of the school. Just buzz at the entrance and someone will meet you at the door. We thank you in advance for your support in keeping our students safe during our long winter months. STUDENT PERSPECTIVE ON CODE ORANGE CHANGESOur grade 7 & 8 French program is one of many groups of students at ÉSMS that had to relocate for the Code Orange Phase. Their relocation has brought them out to another building altogether. The group is now comfortably settled in to the Salle Iberville in the St. Malo Church basement. In a recent interview with these students, they shared their perspective on this change. Students acknowledge that, while the relocation has had its challenges, it has also presented them with opportunities. “We can still be at school, still be kind of normal” was shared by one student. This relocation hasn’t been without its challenges: some laugh at the creepiness of being in a basement (& some love the feeling of it). The noise can be a bit of a challenge, along with the lack of a thermostat control for the room, for those who like balmy temps. Despite the downfalls, there are some definite bonuses. They appreciate being able to still have access to the school yard, only a short walk away, and to be able to connect with their friends in the ⅞ E class during breaks. Students are taking full advantage of having access to so many bathrooms, of having top notch internet, of a bigger space to work in, and of their expanded classroom library of books. One of the best things, they said, was being able to have the whole ⅞ group together, to be with their friends all day, something they will miss when we return to a more normal time at the school. The group recognizes the compromises made by the entire school community to ensure that all students continue to have access to being at school. Summer Damm summed up the feeling of the group: “I’m glad that everyone is making some sacrifices so that we can all be at school. We will have our hard days, but everybody in the school is helping so that we can be here.” REVISED RRVSD SCHOOL CALENDAR- |
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