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TWO WEEKS AHEAD
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Dear Armbrae Parents and Community Members:
In the last edition of the Two Weeks Ahead, we promised to provide you with some helpful information on fall respiratory viruses. Thanks again to Dr. Babar Haroon for putting this together for us.
Fall respiratory viruses:
There is a likelihood of a potential wave of infections this fall with the risks coming from three viruses:
- respiratory syncytial virus (RSV);
- influenza;
- and COVID-19.
Reminders:
- In Canada, COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for all school-aged children.
- Two vaccine doses at least eight weeks apart are recommended for children aged five to 11 years and a booster dose should be offered to those with underlying medical conditions, including immunocompromised kids.
Practical Steps We Can Take
- Armbrae is a mask-friendly environment. As per current guidelines, the decision to wear a mask is a personal one, based on individual and family preference.
- Should we resume a requirement for mask wearing, we will ensure that this information is communicated to students and families.
Current practices:
- Students can participate in the full range of activities, including, band, clubs, sports and field trips;
- High-touch surfaces continue to be cleaned regularly;
- Soap dispensers and hand sanitizer are available in order to ensure proper hand hygiene practices to prevent the spread of illnesses;
- If you test positive for COVID-19, you should stay home while you have symptoms;
- For the 7 days from when symptoms began or from the date of the positive test (if no symptoms), all people who test positive should also:
- Avoid higher risk people and places
- Wear a well-fitting mask when in indoor public places, public transit, and crowded spaces.
Resources:
That’s it from me for now. Please read on and enjoy the rest of this edition.
Cheers,
Steve.
General Announcements
Wednesday, October 4th: Challenge Success (8:30pm - 9:45pm - Virtual)
We will be part of a virtual Parent Info Session with Challenge Success, a non-profit affiliated with the Stanford University Graduate School of Education. They partner with school communities to elevate student voice and implement research-based, equity-centered strategies that improve well-being, engagement, and belonging for all K-12 students. Find out more here. Parents must register in advance: tinyurl.com/challengesuccess-cisc
Parent Teacher Conferences: October 19th and 20th
Parent Teachers Conferences for all divisions will take place on Thursday, October 19th - 4pm-9m, and Friday, October 20th - 9am-3pm.
Please note:
- There will be no after school programmes or co-curriculars on Thursday, October 19th & all students will be dismissed at 3:15pm.
- There will be no school on Friday, October 20th.
Monday, October 23rd: Social Networking Safety Presentation (6:30pm - 7:30pm - In Person)
Social Networking Safety Presenter Paul Davis is returning to Armbrae to speak to our students and parents. Mr. Davis will speak to Grades 4 - 6 in the morning and Middle & Upper School students in the afternoon. All parents and community members are invited to attend his presentation in the AARC. This is an event not to be missed! Please save the date and use this link to register.
IWK Casual Days:
Our First IWK Casual Day will be on October 13th. On these days students can pay $3 for the privilege of wearing their casual clothes. Students can either bring $3 each time or e-transfer $21 for the 7 casual days ahead of time. Please take the time to read this note from the Friends of the IWK with all the details about Casual Days! See full note here.
Lower School
Thank you to everyone who attended the Lower School Curriculum night. You can find the handout and slideshows posted on the Lower School MyArmbrae website.
Middle School
We are very proud of the success of the Yondr pouch initiative. The students are respectful of the policy and it’s been wonderful to watch the students spend time enjoying each other's company as opposed to focusing on their technology.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Middle School Curriculum night. You can find the handout and slideshows posted on the Middle School MyArmbrae website.
Upper School
Thank you to everyone who attended the Upper School Curriculum night. You can find the handout and slideshows posted on the Upper School MyArmbrae website.
Athletics
Cross country, volleyball, soccer practices and games have started. Please check the calendar for times.
Auxiliary Programmes
Co-curriculars have started and the students are really enjoying the clubs on offer. Please check out our first addition for 23/24 Auxiliary Newsletter HERE.
We will be offering PD camps when there is no school. We are also bringing back our Parent “Time Outs” ; these will happen a few Friday nights throughout the school year.
- Registration is open HERE.
Stay tuned for our Holiday Camps and March Break Camps!
APA Information
First a very big thank you goes out to all the parents who volunteered to help during this year’s Terry Fox Run. The run was a big success. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and the students had a great time. Thank you also to the incredible Armbrae staff for helping make the event possible. Here are the upcoming events we are looking forward to:
Pumpkin Patch – Wednesday, October 11
- The APA will be transforming the Oxford campus backyard into Armbrae’s very own pumpkin patch for the Preschool to Grade 6 students. Students will have the opportunity to pick out their very own pumpkin and take it home at the end of the school day.
- Pumpkins will be $10 each with 50% of the proceeds going to Feed Nova Scotia. Pumpkins can be purchased with cash or via Campbrain linked here.
Harvest Breakfast – Wednesday, October 11
- Following the whole school assembly, the APA is thrilled to host a continental Harvest Breakfast for parents. The students will also be getting a special treat after the assembly and sent directly to their classes.
- We are asking for peanut-free donations for the breakfast (cider, muffins, loaves, cookies, pastries, fruit, etc.) either for the parents' breakfast or for a specific class.
- If you would like to sign up to bring something please do so here.
Holiday Raffle Donations – Ongoing until November
- This year we are putting together the “Ultimate Holiday Gift Basket” for our Holiday Raffle Fundraiser happening in November.
- Tickets will go on sale in November with special incentives for the best fundraisers. We are seeking gift cards to local businesses and restaurants, donations of wine or spirits, anything that would make “The Ultimate Holiday Gift.” More details to come but if you have any donations, please contact the APA at apa@armbrae.ns.ca
Looking to get involved?
We are always so excited to have volunteers. Every student’s parent/caregiver are members of the Armbrae Parents’ Association, and we want everyone to feel welcome. If you are interested in volunteering please follow this link for current opportunities and/or feel free to reach out to us any time at apa@armbrae.ns.ca
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