After-school Activities Cancelled

TracyS

Due to the pending weather and travel conditions all after-school activities are cancelled for today, Tuesday, November 20th.

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Update: School Closed to Students, Friday November 2nd

krystallynnm

Good evening,

I wanted to update you on how our school is dealing with a Norwalk–like virus.  We have been working closely with the office of Environmental Health and have been following their procedures on how to clean our school.  As you know, our school is not only beautiful, but also very big.  As such, we are having difficulty meeting the requirements for proper sanitizing before school opens tomorrow.

So, it makes good sense to keep our building closed to students tomorrow.  This will allow us to work through the day to ensure our building meets the requirements for cleaning surfaces.  Our bus drivers will also bring in their bus to be sanitized tomorrow.  We fully anticipate classes will resume regularly on Monday.

We will update our website by noon Sunday to confirm our status for Monday.

Anna MacKenzie, Principal
Souris Regional School

Legalization of Cannabis – A Note to Parents

krystallynnm

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The legalization of Cannabis in Canada raises a lot of questions for you and your child. There are important and difficult questions that parents might be struggling with or wondering about like, how is this going to affect my child and what should I do?  The best approach is for you to educate yourself on the realities of cannabis and then be open to listening and talking to your child.

Being under the influence of cannabis, possessing, using and or distributing cannabis at school, school activities, or on a school bus is strictly prohibited by the Public Schools Branch.  Failure to comply will involve school discipline and law enforcement.  The rules around cannabis, alcohol and other drugs at school can be found in the Public Schools Branch Alcohol and Drugs policy and procedure.

https://edu.princeedwardisland.ca/psb/policies-regulations/operational-policies-and-procedures-2/

The Government of Canada and other reputable organizations have developed resources to help us become knowledgeable about cannabis and to support our conversations with our children about cannabis. Here are links to several of these resources:

Federal Government Web Site – Cannabis In Canada – https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/campaigns/cannabis.html
Provincial Government Web Site – Just the Facts – https://www.justthefactspei.ca/
Drug Free Kids Canada – Cannabis Talk Kit – https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/prevention/drug-info/cannabis/
Teenmentalhealth.org – Cannabis Information – http://teenmentalhealth.org/cannabis/

The school has a role to play too.  Our grades 7-9 classes were presented the “Just the Facts” information and the grades 10-12 classes had a Cannabis Information presentation from Cnst Hugh Panelas, RCMP.   In addition, the curriculum being delivered to your child is designed, at an age appropriate level, to promote healthy behaviours, increase awareness and provide an understanding about the risk factors associated with alcohol and drug use.  If a student or parent is concerned about a student’s alcohol or drug use, please contact the school counselor or school administration for information about school and community support services.

Yearbook Sales

krystallynnm

Late orders for the 2018-2019 Yearbook can be placed with Mr. MacAulay any day at noon time or at break (NOT during class time, please!). Prices are the same as last year: $35 for non-personalized books and $38 for personalized. If you wish to order online, use this link:  http://ybstore.friesens.com/stores/330345.   Please order your yearbook now to avoid disappointment in June!

If you want to order a book but don’t have the money right now, please see Mr. MacAulay and sign the sheet on the door of Room 241 …but the order will NOT be placed for you until payment is received.