ÉRE Connection

November is a month to look back in hopes of inspiring a better future.

This November we pay tribute to those who served during times of war. Lest we forget. The ÉRE Remembers presentation was extremely well done and many thanks to the students, staff, and parents who contributed to the event.

We are also thinking about Chloe Kaniusis who passed Nov 21, 2014 when her vehicle was struck by an intoxicated driver. Chloe was a teacher at ÉRE and her family, friends, and school still grieve her loss. We are recognizing the MADD campaign "Never Drive Impaired". Stay safe this holiday season.

Report cards went home Nov 19. We are proud of the progress made in Term 1 and look forward to connecting with parents at Parent/Teacher Interviews Nov 24/25. Please see below for scheduling your interview time.

As always, please reach out if you have any questions or ideas. We are better together.

Tim Bowman

Principal

tim.bowman@wrsd.ca

(403) 845-3541

• Phone or video conference interviews with school staff can be booked Nov 24/25, 4:30 - 7:30 pm.
• Interview times are booked online through https://www.schoolinterviews.ca/
• Use code: 34ybv

We continue to see much improved attendance at school this month. Thank you to all for observing the masking requirements and staying home when ill.

Click here for the entire WRSD 2021-2022 Health Guidelines for Schools.

Our next school council meeting will occur via video conference on Thursday, December 2, 2021, 7 pm. You are invited to attend!

• School Council Virtual Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/ERESchoolCouncil password ERE

• October 2021 Meeting Minutes

2021 - 2022 School Council & Society Executive:

• Chairperson - Vanessa Lobley
• Vice Chair - Shea-Lynn Wright
• Treasurer - Jeanette Plante
• Secretary - Heather Halladay
• Hot Lunch Coordinator - Amanda Leavitt

The School Council executive can be reached via email: ereparentcouncil@gmail.com

Hot Lunch orders for December can be made until Nov 24.

• to order, create a new account at https://ere.hotlunches.net/ (a new account is required each year)
• Use the access code REHL
• Hot Lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays

Purdy's Chocolates Fundraiser

• Grade 5 students are fundraising for their field trip to Calgary in the spring
• Purdy's Chocolates orders are due Nov 30
• Pick up at the school is Dec 16
• https://fundraising.purdys.com/
  
• Campaign number: 22544

• Pre K 2021/ 2022 Calendar
• French ECS Calendar 2021/ 2022
• English ECS 2021/ 2022
• 2021/ 2022 Gr.1-5 Calendar

Nov 23 - Skating KM & 1G

Nov 23-26 - Book Fair

Nov 24 - Due: December Hot Lunch Orders

Nov 24/25 - Virtual Parent / Teacher Interviews, 4:30 -7:30 pm.

Nov 26 - ERE TV November / Twin/Triplet Day

Nov 26 - Pickup Poinsettia Orders

Nov 26 - Skating 1B, 1/2K, 2S, 2U

Nov 26 - Poinsettia Pick up

Nov 30 - Due: Purdy's Chocolate orders

Dec 3 - Skating 1B, 1/2K, 2S, 2U

Dec 8 - Skating KW, 1G

Dec 10 - Skating KW

Dec 16 - Pickup: Purdy's Chocolates orders

Dec 21 - Virtual Christmas Concert released

Dec 21 - ERE TV December / Pajama Day

Dec 22 - Jan 4 - Christmas Break

We have already been working on our songs and presentations for our virtual Christmas concert. Students were quite excited when I announced that we would be starting Christmas music in class. There’s just something about Christmas music that is soothing and calming, yet exciting and full of anticipation all at once. :)

In Music Notes this month, I want to emphasize the importance of music in one’s life, for it has so many different purposes. When I was growing up and taking piano lessons, sitting at the piano was always great therapy for me when I was frustrated, feeling blah, or just plain bored. My mom always knew when I was playing my mad songs! But then as I played, the songs eventually came around to much more calm, happier melodies. Although I don’t get to play as often now, the same is true for me as an adult, and whether I’m going for a walk with the dog or cleaning the house, I enjoy my playlist playing in the background. Music can increase motivation, help you sleep better, improve cognitive performance, and for sure, reduce stress. To read more on this, please visit Benefits of Music.

Keep calm and keep making music,

- Mrs. McLaughlin

• Canadian Parents for French (CPF) November Newsletter
• With skating season started, we have noted a few gaps in our school supply of skates. We are seeking donations of size 10/11 figure skates & size 3-9 hockey skates.
  
• Free breakfast is served every morning in our front foyer 8:20 - 8:40 am. All students are welcome to grab a bite to eat.
• If your child will be absent from school, please connect with our Student Attendance Line by phone 1-855-756-2797
• Please use your child's agenda for writing notes to the teacher and communicating the after school plan.
• If at all possible, when paying for items like agendas, field trips or swimming, please pay through School Cash Online located at: https://wildrose.schoolcashonline.com/ This greatly reduces the chances of lost money or discrepancies in payments made.
• ERE School Website: https://ecolerocky.wrsd.ca/ Our school website is regularly updated with important dates, school newsletters, and useful links along with information about the school.
• Social Media - The school regularly updates our Facebook and Twitter accounts with good news stories and upcoming events. Please consider giving us a follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ecolerockyelementar and Twitter: https://twitter.com/EREPeace

• ÉRE Parent Handbook - answers to a lot of the most commonly asked questions
• Newsletter Archives - September, October
• ÉRE School Website - ecolerocky.wrsd.ca
• ÉRE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ecolerockyelementary
• ÉRE Twitter - @erepeace

Email: tim.bowman@wrsd.ca
Website: https://ecolerocky.wrsd.ca/
Location: 4703 50th Avenue, Rocky Mountain House, AB, Canada
Phone: 403-845-3541
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecolerockyelementary/
Twitter: @EREPeace