Movie night a smashing success

I hope everyone had fun at movie night on Friday! (Apologies for not posting the flyer here. I will do that next time.)

It was a great success, with about 150 people present. Thank you to everyone who attended and bought drinks/popcorn/candy, as well as to those who volunteered and helped to clean up. Early estimates suggest we raised more than $400 to support the school improvement plan.

The next movie night is planned for March...stay tuned for details.

Pizza lunch orders due tomorrow

Pizza lunch orders are due tomorrow. If you need to, you can download and print the order form. Please send it to school with your child. Proceeds from pizza lunch support the nutrition and healthy living programs at Clairlea. Pizza lunch is on January 30.

Safe arrival today

Despite the fact that buses are not running today, my understanding is that the school's safe-arrival procedures still apply. I'm sure that the school will appreciate a call (416-396-6165) as usual if your children are going to be absent.

CORRECTION - School is open today Friday Jan 11

According to news reports and the TDSB web site, the decision has been reversed and schools will in fact be open today, Friday January 11.

There will be no bus service.

Details on the TDSB web site and twitter page: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=10639&menuid=41024&pageid=34390 

Teachers to strike again on Friday

The elementary teachers' union has announced a "one-day political protest" this Friday January 11. Schools will be closed on Friday. This letter was emailed to parents today.

School Council meets Jan 16

The next School Council meeting is on Wednesday January 16, 7:00pm. All welcome. Childcare will be provided. Voting members, please make every effort to attend. 

Welcome back!

Welcome back from what I hope was a restful holiday for all the Clairlea families and staff. Happy new year!

As you will have seen in the news last week, the Ontario government has imposed a contract on the Ontario elementary school teachers. It expires on August 2014. The government has also said it will appeal the controversial Bill 115 which gave it the power to impose a contract and prevent further strikes. According to this Globe and Mail article, ETFO president Sam Hammond has said that it will not be "business as usual" when classes resume today. I'm not sure exactly what this means, but it will no doubt be discussed at the next school council meeting, on Wednesday January 16.*

*Unfortunately I am not able to attend the January meeting due to business travel. -Catharine