Salut École Tuscany School Community!

We are hoping you have had an enjoyable long weekend, and that you were able to spend time with family and friends. We will see cooler temperatures this week and perhaps even some rain. As teachers frequently take students outdoors for learning tasks or Daily Physical Education (DPA), we ask you to please check the weather and prepare your child with the right clothing for the conditions each day. Thank you!

”There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” – Alfred Wainwright

Tuscany Pumpkin Patch & Hallowe’en

It is time to start planning for our Annual Pumpkin Patch! Students and families are invited to display their carved or decorated pumpkins in the schoolyard (weather permitting) on Tuesday, October 31, for all to enjoy.

On October 31, students are invited to wear a costume to school that allows for them to still participate in learning activities. Please be mindful of scary costumes - avoiding violence, excessive blood, gore, weapons, or item that could be misconstrued as weapons. Please avoid masks at school as students still need to be able to participate in learning activities at school.

Teachers will soon be sending you a personalized email with more details about Pumpkin Patch and the Hallowe’en plans they have for their classroom.

Student Photos

Photo proofs went home today. Families can order prints by:

1) returning the completed form and payment to the school
OR
2) following the online ordering instructions on the top right hand corner of the form

School Council

Our second School Council meeting will be a hybrid format this Thursday, October 12 at 6:30pm.

To join online, please use the following link:

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device:
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 272 882 919 473
Passcode: BW2PME

Our School Council is a vital contributor to enriched experiences for our students. Participating in School Council is a great way to get involved and stay up to date on happenings around the school.

Kiss N Drop

Kiss N Drop is looking for Volunteers. Working one 25-minute shift a year will make a huge difference! Volunteers get to park at the VIP parking spot reserved for Kiss N Drop volunteers on the morning and afternoon of the day they volunteer for Kiss N Drop. If you have any questions, please email tuscanykissndrop@gmail.com.

Tuscany Community Coalition

The following information was shared at the October Tuscany Community Coalition meeting:

• Teen Leadership Opportunity: The Tuscany Youth Council is looking for two new members to join the Council. If you have (or know of) a student in Grade 10 or 11 who is a Tuscany resident and might be interested in a fun leadership opportunity, let them know they can apply to participate in the Tuscany Youth Council. If interested, the youth should email: youth@tuscanyca.org for more information.
• Pumpkin Decorating contest: The Tuscany Community Coalition will be holding a participation draw for families who submit a photo of their decorated pumpkins! Don’t forget to snap some great photos of your pumpkins once they are decorated. Stay tuned for more information from TCC about how to participate in this initiative.
• Lighting the Tuscany Christmas Tree: The Tuscany Community Coalition, as well as Sandy and other generous Tuscany residents, are coordinating fun activities around the decoration of the Tuscany Christmas Tree. Save the date on November 25 to be able to participate as a family. Stay tuned for more information about this, coming soon from TCC.

Important Dates

Thursday, October 12 – School Council Meeting at 6:30pm (hybrid)
Friday, October 13 – AM Kindergarten students – Coulee Walk
Thursday, October 19 – Fun Lunch & Kinder Snack (place orders by Friday previous)
Friday, October 20 – Non-Instructional Day – Teacher Professional Learning – no school for students
Thursday, October 26 – Mme Isabel’s & Mme Bennett’s classes – Zoo Trip
Thursday, October 26 – Tuscany School Enhancement Society – Halloween Dance!
Tuesday, October 31 – Hallowe’en Day & Tuscany Pumpkin Patch
Monday, November 1 – Ms. Cropper’s & Ms. Limoges’ classes – Zoo Trip

Thank you for being such a generous and helpful community!

À tout à l’heure,

Laura Devitt Acting Principal

Trevor Cassidy Acting Assistant Principal