February 2016 Trustee Greetings for school newsletters

Message from our Trustee

Although winter still feels far from over some days, we are now halfway through the school year.  With report cards coming home, this is a good time to review progress and celebrate what your children have learned both inside and outside of the classroom. This is also a good time to set goals for the months ahead.

One of our goals set out in the Board of Trustees’ Multi-Year Plan is to “continuously increase student achievement and well-being through a culture of caring and learning.” Developing this supportive culture includes engaging parents/guardians and other members of the school community in public education and working together to create safe and supportive school environments that enable students to thrive.

As parents/guardians, there are many ways you can get engaged in your child’s education and support their learning, including talking with them about school, communicating with teachers, attending school events or school council meetings, and volunteering in the school. However you get involved, know that you are making a difference.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I wish you all the best an enjoyable and successful second term.

This program was created by April Reimer, the wife of Toronto Maple Leaf Goalie James Reimer. 

The program was created to challenge students to spread positive on line messages when using on line social media. The message is one of putting an end to on line bulling and to become a positive force when using media. On line bullying has become a national wide issue.

Date of visit: Feb 5th
Time: 1 pm 
Location EFPS Gym


Hear April's story and her message of positive change to create a healthy on line community and remember to #TweetSweet

Winter Well-Being Electives Ellen Fairclough PS.

Friday February 26th and Friday March 4th

E.F.P.S. is excited to again offer two days of electives for our students this year! Electives give students a chance to experience a variety of learning activities they might not have had the opportunity to try before, allowing students to explore a new area of interest or discover a hidden talent!

E.F.P.S. is going to be offering a wide variety of electives, with a cost that ranges from $0 to $50. Some electives will be held off school property, while others will be offered at the school. The dates for the Winter Well Being Electives are Friday, February 26th and Friday March 4th.

As each elective requires a certain number of students participating in order for it to occur, we would like you to indicate your child’s first, second, and third choices. If we do not have enough students in a specific elective, we will not be able to offer it. Once we have determined numbers, we will be sending home a confirmation letter with a request for payment for the selected activity.

Ellen Fairclough P.S. sets aside a portion of money raised through our fundraising efforts to support families who are experiencing periods of difficulty. This limited support is allocated through a participatory model which respects the dignity of the families and is carried out on an individual and confidential basis. If your current family circumstances are such that you would require this support in order that your son/daughter participate in the above activity please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Hamid in the office at 905-294-9455.

To register please visit the following website (This message will also be emailed to all families who have an email on file:

Grades 1 - 3 - http://bit.ly/efpselectives1-3

Grades 4 – 8 - http://bit.ly/efpselectives4-8

Please complete your child’s elective choices by Tuesday January 26th, 2016. If you are experiencing any difficulties with the online registration system, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher.

Your partner in education,
Mr. Mohamed Hamid
905.294.9455