Happy Hallowe’en everyone!

We are enjoying another fantastic week of learning at École Tuscany School. Please see the information below to keep up on all the happenings.

Veteran’s Food Bank Drive

On Wednesday, November 1, our Veterans food Back Drive will begin. The last day to donate any non-perishable food items for this great cause is November 15.

Roots of Empathy

We are so fortunate to have five programs of Roots of Empathy taking place in our school this year! Welcome new instructors: Karisa and Ciara who, along with Ms. Devitt, instruct in the English Grade 1/2 classes. Mme Roussy Instructs again this year in the two Grade 3 French Immersion classes. The tiny teachers who visit our school are: Baby Leon, Baby Celeste, Baby Landon, Baby Skylar and Baby Circe. You may see their photos around the school. Love grows brains!

Bienvenue/Welcome Principal Mme Scullion

On Monday, November 6, we officially welcome Mme Scullion for her first day at École Tuscany School!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Starting on November 16 at 7:00 a.m., conference bookings will be open for parents to make appointments to see their child’s teacher, using their MyCBE Account. Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 23 from 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and on Friday, November 24 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.

Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time is coming - Don’t forget to move your clocks back this weekend!

Purdy’s Fundraiser

Reminder to families who wanted to purchase chocolates, the deadline for orders for the Purdy’s Fundraiser is coming up. The last day to order is November 26.

Important Dates

Wednesday, November 1 – Ms. Ahsan’s and Ms. Limoges’s classes – Zoo Trip
Sunday, November 5 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
Monday, November 6 – M. Trevor’s class Field trip to Military Museum
Wednesday, November 8 – Remembrance Day Assemblies

• 10:00 - French Ceremony (please attend only if your child is performing – thank you!)
• 10:40 - English Ceremony (please attend only if your child is performing – thank you!)

Thursday, November 9 – CBE Indigenous Education Professional Learning Day – No School for Students
Friday, November 10 – Tuesday, November 14 – Fall Break – No School
Wednesday, November 15 – Return to School
Thursday, November 16 – Conference Manager opens for booking individual school conferences at 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 23 – Fun Lunch
Thursday, November 23 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.)
Friday, November 24 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.) No School for students

Merci beaucoup à tous,
Laura Devitt, Acting Principal

Trevor Cassidy, Acting Assistant Principal