Dear YENNADON Families,

We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable summer holiday.  There’s always something exciting about the start of a new school year.

I am thrilled to be coming to Yennadon elementary as its principal. I want to wish Mrs. Lawrance all the best in her new principalship at Laity View elementary. Joining me as vice principals are Lindsay Ross and Tammy Meyer. Together, we look forward to working with our staff and school community to  ensure our students have opportunities for great learning experiences.

A special welcome to our new kindergarten students and students new to our school.

Staff are working hard to prepare our school for start up, and we want to assure you that we are committed to supporting every student as we start this new school year. Our PAC is also actively planning another eventful year.

Below, you will find key information to help support a smooth start for your child. Additional information will be sent home at the end of the first week.

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a fantastic start to the school year.

Warm regards,

Gary Lozinski (Grades 5 – 7 Admin contact)

Principal

Lindsay Ross (Grades 2 – 4/5 Admin contact)

Vice principal

Tammy Meyer (Kindergarten – Grades 1/2 Admin contact)

Vice principal

Kindergarten 2023 Gradual Entry Schedule

In order to help children in the transition to kindergarten, we provide gradual entry process, which includes smaller groups, an increasingly longer day and an opportunity for you and your child to meet individually with your child’s teacher.

The gradual entry process that your child’s school will be using will be the following:

• Tuesday, September 5^th– There is no school for new Kindergarten students. You will be contacted regarding a specific scheduled appointment if necessary.
• Wednesday, September 6^thto Friday, September 8^th – Children will attend in small groups (approximately 10 students) for ½ a day, either in the morning or afternoon.
• Monday, September 11^thto Tuesday, September 12^th – You and your child will be provided with an opportunity to meet individually with your child’s teacher.
• Wednesday, September 13^thto Friday, September 15^th – Children attend in their class group from 8:30 -1:30 pm.
• Regular hours begin on Monday, September 18^th, 8:30 – 2:20 pm.

Your child is either in the AM (Morning) or PM (Afternoon) Group.  Please refer to your Parent Portal message for your child’s group and see the attached letter and calendar for more details.

We are looking forward to having your child as part of our Yennadon family.

FIRST WEEK SCHEDULE

Tuesday, September 5th Schedule (Grades 1 to 7)

We look forward to welcoming students in grades 1 to 7 back to school this coming Tuesday, September 5 from 12:30 to 2:20.

Returning students in grades 1 – 7 will report to last year’s classroom teacher through the outside class door.  We will have school staff at the library and entrance available to assist you in finding your child’s temporary classroom if you are unsure.

Changes to last year’s classes:

• Dilley’s class will go to Rm. 1120
• Martin’s class will go to Portable 1 (Mrs. Chambers)

New students, upon arrival, will report to the library and will be assigned to a temporary classroom for the week.  Their drop-off and pick-up locations will be the front entrance for the convenience of families n ew to Yennadon.

12:30 Welcome Students

2:20   Dismissal

2:20   PAC Welcome Back Barbeque (on the basket ball court)

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Schedules (K to Grade 7)

School is in session from 8:30am – 2:20pm

All students report to the classes they attended on Tuesday

Our ‘Returning K’ students will be placed with the following teachers:

Mrs. Ludeman class                         — > Mrs. K-G              Rm. 1077 (C Pod)

Mrs. Kocurek’s class                         — > Ms. Loutet            Rm. 1091 (D Pod)

Ms. Edge’s class                              — > Ms. Wilson           Rm. 1060 (B Pod)

Mrs. Linde’s class                             — > Mrs. Bouey           Rm. 1127 (F Pod)

Mrs. Paton’s class                            — > Mr. Bhagowat      Rm. 1043 (Music Room)

                                                                                       (Line up outside B Pod)

Wednesday changes for returning students are below:

Ms. Wilson’s class                            — > Mrs. Neufeld         Stage

Ms. Loutet’s class                             — > Mrs. Neufeld         Stage

Mrs. Bouey’s class                            — > Mrs. Matthew       Rm. 1059 (B Pod)

Mrs. K-G’s class                               — > Mr. Miller             Rm. 1024 (A Pod)

Class Placements:

We hope to be able to move students to the new classrooms by the end of the first week, but will need to wait for approval from the School District. When students are placed in the new classrooms, they will go home with a paper newsletter regarding their class placement. A notification will also be sent on the Parent Portal so you know to look for the newsletter in your child’s backpack.

What should your child bring to school in the first week

Please ensure that your child brings the following items to school:

• a snack and a lunch
• a personal water bottle

Please also ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather.

Students will need to bring their school supplies once they are placed in their new classrooms. School supplies purchased from the school are sent home right away so families can label items to come back to school for student’s first class.

Sickness/vacation/late arrivals?

If your child is going to be absent from school or late for any reason, please remember to  communicate with the school in one of the following ways:

• log the absence on the Portal
• contact the school at 604-463-8871
• or email yen_reception@sd42.ca

Voicemail is available 24 hours a day for your convenience.

If your child is late after 8:435 AM, please check in at the office before going to class,

Bell Schedule:

2023 – 2024 Bell Schedule

  8:25 am                 Warning Bell
  8:30 am                 Classes Begin
  10:05 – 10:20 am   Recess Group A
  10:20 – 10:35 am   Recess Group B
  12:00 noon            Group A Plays, Group B Eats
  12:20 pm               Group B Plays, Group A Eats
  12:40 pm               Afternoon classes begin
  2:20 pm                 Dismissal

Important Dates:

TUESDAY SEPT 5^th:                  First day!!! Grades 1-7 (12:30 – 2:20)

TUESDAY SEPT 5^th:                  PAC BBQ

FRIDAY SEPT 8^th:                    Class Placement Notice sent home to parents

MONDAY SEPT 11^th:                Kindergarten transition begins

TUESDAY SEPT 12^th:                Grades 1 – 3 Assembly

WEDNESDAY SEPT 13^th:          Grades 4 – 7 Assembly

 

We look forward to welcoming students back to school!