Fun Fair

Gently Used Book Sale

Ms Hawkins (Clairlea's Grade 2/3 English teacher) is gathering gently used books to sell at the Clairlea Fun Fair which is taking place on Thursday June 19th (more details to follow). This is a great initiative that helps us share good reads as well as raises funds for our eco-efforts around the school. If you have any donations, please bring them in at your earliest convenience! Thanks!

Bike to School Day!

Monday May 26th is TDSB's Bike to School Day! Please consider having your child ride their bike to school instead of being driven. It's good for the environment and for your health :)
Don't forget your helmets!

GoodOnya Mate!

We had a great time at Aussie X this morning! We learned all about life in Australia, talked about different animals that live there, played some games, and practiced our Netball skills. Everyone had a blast!
Here's a look:

We all had lots of fun and played really well together! GoodOnya Mates!

We're Going to the ROM!

On Thursday June 12^th, the five kindergarten classes will be going to the Royal Ontario Museum downtown to explore various exhibits, participate in a fun and interactive journey into the past to meet extinct animals from the Ice Ages to the Age of the Dinosaurs, and take part in an exciting workshop about our Prehistoric Pals.

Your signature granting permission is needed, along with the $11.00 trip fee by Monday May 26th. Please place the signed permission form, emergency contact numbers, and cash in a sealed envelope or Zip-Lock bag.

A small number of adult volunteers will be needed to supervise groups of children. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the relevant section of the permission form. Volunteers will be selected on a first come- first served basis- if you have been selected, your child’s teacher will contact you a few days before the day of the trip. Teachers may not contact everyone who volunteers as the museum and Board busses can only accommodate a specified number of people.

Special hours on trip day

Both morning and afternoon classes must arrive at Clairlea by 8:40 a.m. You are to pick up your child from Clairlea at 2:15 p.m.

French Immersion bussing on trip day

A.M. SK:

The morning SK will arrive at Clairlea in the usual manner, either by bus or with a parent / guardian. However, there is NO return bussing from Clairlea. Please pick up your child at 2:15 p.m., at the north doors.

Packing and dressing for the day

-          A packed litterless, nut-free lunch is required. Please ensure that your child eats a good breakfast before arriving at school. You may also want to provide your child with a snack.

-          Each student is responsible for carrying his/her own belongings- please ensure they have an appropriate backpack to do so.

-          Dress your child in comfortable clothing and shoes so they are able to walk around the museum for the day.

Thank you… Merci! J

Mlle Bauman

Aussie X

This is a really great opportunity for our students and should be a lot of fun! Please make sure to send the permission form and $4 in by Wednesday May 7th :)

May 5-9th is Children's Mental Health Week

Do you know how you feel? Do you ever feel worried, sad, afraid or angry? These feelings are normal and it is okay to feel them. Sometimes these feelings are good to feel because they protect you, but sometimes they are not so good because they make you feel bad.

According to the Children's Mental Health Ontario 1 in 5 children, youth and adults is affected by mental health issues. Disorders range from anxiety, depression and conduct disorder, to eating disorders, psychosis, and bi-polar disorder. Left untreated, mental health disorders can lead to school failure, family conflicts, drug abuse and even suicide. 

Children's Mental Health week is about increasing awareness of the signs of child and youth mental health problems and decreasing stigma. Help is available and treatment works! The more educated we are on the subject, the more capable we are to reach out for support.
For more information and resources visit www.kidsmentalhealth.ca.