Welcome back!

So, how was the first day of school? My kids had a great time... both very excited about their new teachers and classmates.

In the packages that were sent home today, there's a letter from School Council Chair, Ginnie Zaromitidis. People who are on the School Council email list would also have received an email from her last week. In case you didn't receive it, I've pasted a copy below. If you'd like to be on the email list, fill out the form that came home today, and/or send an email to clairleacouncil@gmail.com.

And please consider joining School Council! I try to convey the highlights of each meeting via this blog, but there's nothing like being there in the room, hearing directly from the principal and vice-principal and a teacher each month, and asking questions of the staff and other parents. I have found it a very valuable experience and I think others would too.

And now, here's the email from Ginnie:

Welcome to a new year at Cairlea!!


I am so excited that September is upon us and we are about to start a new year!


A few administration details, school will be starting at 8:40 this year! Let's do the office staff a favour and make sure our children are there on time! As well it is important to know, school will now get at at 3:15pm for everyone!!! Please make sure to remind everyone you talk to.


Curriculum night will be Thursday, September 16th. Please watch your children's backpacks for more information.


First council meeting will be Wednesday, September 22nd. In your children's backpacks you will find information on joining council and the forms to apply. We hope you will come out, we have many activitites we need help with!

The first pizza lunch will be September 30th. We are trying something new this year and giving you the option to pay for the whole year. We hope this will work out as many of you have been requesting this over the years!


Last but not least, the Halloween Howl. Friday, October 29th. Please join us for a family fun event. We are in need of old halloween decorations, as well as people willing to take on a room or give a few hours. This promises to be a fabulous night that our kids will truly enjoy!


I look forward to seeing you all in the upcoming weeks!


Take care,
Ginnie Zaromitidis