Please note our Newsletters are posted here on our school website every month. 

CBVRCE will continue to communicate details about cancellations/delays to staff as quickly as

possible in the following ways:

SMS (text) messaging (Please note it is necessary to opt-in to receive these messages. 

Text “Y” to 978338 to opt-in)

       via Email

On the CBVRCE website, Facebook and X accounts 

The Grade 5 BAND Christmas Concert is on Tuesday, December 2, 7:00 at Memorial High School. 

We have a "Lost and Found" table at our school which is almost constantly fully stocked! Please label everything your child owns that could possible be labeled.  Once every six weeks, items will be donated to a local charitable thrift store.  If you need to come and look for an item you are missing, please call 902-794-7137 between 8:50 AM and 1:30 PM and we will set a time for you to enter the school and have a look.  We welcome you to view the items and look for what you might be missing during our upcoming Parent/Teacher conferences.

Report Cards were emailed home December 1st.  Please call or email your child's teacher if you did not access your child's report. Please follow this exact format for accessing the link that was sent to your email address that you provided to the school.

Parent/Teacher conferences will take place on 

Wednesday, December 3rd from 5:00-7:00 pm, ... will be rescheduled due to school closure... 

Now taking place December 10th 5:00 - 700 PM 

and on Thursday, December 4th from 9:00-11:00 am in the gymnasium.

There will be no classes for students on Thursday, December 4th so that Parent/Teacher conferences can occur.  

Staff development will take place in the afternoon. 

We were fortunate to have a visitor from the Northside 4H Club of Canada during the last week of November.  Registration takes place early in the new year.  Information is found in the image above.  

Email northside4Hclub@gmail.com 

or 

visit 4HNovaScotia.ca to learn more

Ferrisview will host our annual holiday concerts this month.

Two concerts will take place, one after the other, on December 9th, 

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Grades P-2)  Doors open at 5:40 PM.

and 

7:30 PM -8:30 PM (Grades 3-5).  Doors open at 7:15 PM. 

Early (Grades P-2) concert guests will be given space to exit prior to seating for concert #2 (Grades 3-5). 

There will also be two REHEARSAL concerts open to ticket holders in the daytime on December 9th.

9:00 AM -  10:00 AM (P-2) 

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Reflecting one-hour delayed opening Tuesday, December 9th)

and 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Grades 3-5).

Doors will open 15 minutes before the daytime performances. 

Please do not park in the bus loop during the daytime concerts. 

Due to occupancy regulations the number of tickets per family will be limited. 

Tickets will be sent home Tuesday, December 2nd.  

Please check your child's school bag when they return home from school that day.  

PLEASE RETURN ANY TICKETS YOU DO NOT NEED TO YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER. 

A ticket waitlist is being written now on a first call, first served basis.  

Call 902-794-7137 between 8:50 AM and 1:30 PM to be placed on this list. 

Donations (a silver collection) will be accepted at the door of the holiday concerts for the Adopt-A-Family program for Christmas.

The "Lunch Crunch Leisure Club" will take place every Day 5 during lunchtime playtime.  It is for students who would like to have a card exchange (Pokeman, hockey, baseball, Marvel), play games, bracelet making, book club, crafts, sticker club. Activities may evolve according to participant interest.  Kindness, good listening skills, and respect for self, others, and school are required admission for the club. 

The founder and facilitator of this club is our new Guidance Counselor at Ferrisview.  Thanks for creating this club, Mrs. Horne.

The "Multicultural Friendship Club" will take place every Day 3 during lunchtime.  It is designed for newcomer students who are born outside of Canada to connect with other new immigrants who are also still settling in the community, providing a safe space to feel welcome in the school, to practice language, learn about different cultures, and expand social skills while engaging in arts, crafts, and storytelling activities.  If you are not a newcomer, but you would like to be part of this club, you are welcome ... IF you bring a newcomer! 

A consent form was distributed last week.  For the first session, the program will be introduced and our facilitator, Des Ong, School Settlement Staff, YMCA Immigrant Services, will talk about winter traditions. Children will create crafts/art that represent their winter traditions. Art will be displayed in the foyer at the school during the months of December and January. 

Each day at 10:40 AM, our school participates in a "Mindful Moment", where all students and staff take a moment to check in with themselves and focus on self-regulation.  Students and staff are enjoying the chance to calm our central nervous systems and find a way to think about the present moment, and to not worry about past or future.  This practice can help everyone at any time of day or night when we have big feelings, or when we need a moment to reset. 

With the assistance of the CBVRCE and Ferrisview, our Grade 4s and 5s will attend a Women's World Hockey Championship game in Sydney in January.  Details to come!

A heartwarming new initiative, Lily's Dream, has launched in Cape Breton to provide accessible skating opportunities for children with challenges skating in whole school settings. Founded in 2024 by Jim MacCormack, the program is built on the simple yet powerful mission of ensuring all children can experience the joy of skating and build courage and community on the ice.

Lily's Dream is more than just a skating lesson; it is an effort to remove barriers to sport and foster inclusion for young residents across Nova Scotia. MacCormack’s inspiration for the program came from a meaningful interaction with a young girl at a local rink, underscoring the vital need for such accessible recreational outlets.  Jim wrote a book about this interaction.  He is a long serving member of the Cape Breton community, and we appreciate him.

Parents/Guardians, please have your children to school by 8:30.  The bell rings at 8:30 and children need time to get to lineup, and to remove their outerwear before classes begin. Children miss important instruction when they are late. 

Children accessing the breakfast program from 8:00 AM to 8:25 AM are asked to come to breakfast before morning play.

Just a reminder that there is no supervision prior to 8:00 AM.  

Thank you for starting your child's day in the best way!

We are still collecting pop-tabs for our memorial project. Please remember to keep collecting them over the holidays. 

If you are thinking about an expression of appreciation to staff at Christmas, in lieu of a store bought gift, a kind email or note, a card made by a student, or piece of student designed art are things everyone at Ferrisview really appreciates. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. 

“Ferrisview’s Finest” Award Winners, November: 

"List of Honour"

Janaya Campbell

Mrs. Kelly

Maddox MacMillan

Mrs. Kelly

Arya Oake

Mrs. Keeping

Caleb Dunphy

Mrs. Keeping

Stewart Whitty

Ms. Ronda

Audrey Evans

Ms. Ronda

Braydon MacLean

Mrs. Clark

Arya Farrell

Mrs. Clark

Eva Dahl

Mrs. Winter

Kevin Dahl

Mrs. Winter

Neil Thistle

Mrs. Rose-Laffin / Ms. Moore

Logan Garland

Mrs. Rose-Laffin / Ms. Moore

Halle MacDonald

Mrs. Gardner

Sawyer Taylor

Mrs. Gardner

Eleanor Robertson

Mrs. Cantwell

Jesse MacLennan

Mrs. Cantwell

Ethan Cann

Mrs. Kumar-Britten / Ms. MacNeil

Eleanor Robinson

Mrs. Kumar-Britten / Ms. MacNeil

Mygs Catacutan

Mrs. Gibbons

Brayden Giorno

Mrs. Gibbons

Harrison Waite

Mrs. Buffett

Bridget Carmichael

Mrs. Buffett

Carter Weatherbee

Mrs. Jessome

Greyson Faulkner

Mrs. Finlayson

Alaina Mac Neil

Mrs. Piccott

Parker Campbell

Mrs. Piccott

Janaya Campbell

Mrs. Kelly

Maddox MacMillan

Mrs. Kelly

Arya Oake

Mrs. Keeping

Caleb Dunphy

Mrs. Keeping

Stewart Whitty

Ms. Ronda

Audrey Evans

Ms. Ronda

Braydon MacLean

Mrs. Clark

Arya Farrell

Mrs. Clark

Eva Dahl

Mrs. Winter

Kevin Dahl

Mrs. Winter

Neil Thistle

Mrs. Rose-Laffin / Ms. Moore

Logan Garland

Mrs. Rose-Laffin / Ms. Moore

Halle MacDonald

Mrs. Gardner

Sawyer Taylor

Mrs. Gardner

Eleanor Robertson

Mrs. Cantwell

Jesse MacLennan

Mrs. Cantwell

Ethan Cann

Mrs. Kumar-Britten / Ms. MacNeil

Eleanor Robinson

Mrs. Kumar-Britten / Ms. MacNeil

Mygs Catacutan

Mrs. Gibbons

Brayden Giorno

Mrs. Gibbons

Harrison Waite

Mrs. Buffett

Bridget Carmichael

Mrs. Buffett

Carter Weatherbee

Mrs. Jessome

Greyson Faulkner

Mrs. Finlayson

Alaina Mac Neil

Mrs. Piccott

Parker Campbell

Mrs. Piccott

The Sydney Academy 'Drama 10' class will bring a Christmas play to Ferrisview on December 16th. 

Live theater will take place in our gymnasium. 

"Holiday Paint Night" will take place on December 17th. 

Please text the number above to register.  Seats are limited. 

Our students have some fun-filled themed spirit days coming up the week before the holiday break: 

Wednesday, December 17th – Holiday Sweater/Holiday Colours

Thursday,  December 18th – Jersey Day/Ferrisview Colours Day (Red and Black)

Friday, December 19th – Pajama Day

The last teaching day before Christmas is Friday, December 19th. 

This will be a full teaching day.  

The first day back to school after Christmas is Monday, January 5th, 2026.  It will be Day 1. 

The provincial school lunch program will continue till Friday, December 19th through the "Bon Appetit" application.  

Meal service will resume on the first day of school in 2026, Monday, January 5th, Day 1.

We will have a special visitor on Thursday, December 18th! 

Have a safe and happy holiday season, from all of us at Ferrisview Elementary School.

Peace Hope Love Joy 

NOVEMBER NEWS

Ferrisview’s Remembrance Day Ceremony took place on Thursday, November 6th in the gym with the help of our music teacher, Miss Taylor. We were pleased to welcome members of the Armstrong Memorial Branch 19 Royal Canadian Legion North Sydney to our event once again this year. The legion makes our ceremony so special each year. Our student readers and choir members performed beautifully.  Thanks to our community-minded musicians, bagpipers Jennifer Wilson, Lynn Ivey, and bugler Wendy Bergfeldt for their outstanding performances.  

Basketball Try-outs take place this evening, (Monday, November 10th, 5:30PM to 7PM).  Basketball is open to all students in grades 4 and 5. Permission slips should be in to the coaches.  If they are not, please send your students with their forms tonight at 5:20PM so coaches can review.

If your child missed Picture Day, don’t worry! Retake Day Is Friday, November 28th. Student photo packages went home on Friday.  Photo orders need to be in the office by Wednesday, November 12th, IF families are ordering photos with cash.  Online order processes are outlined on the packages that were sent home.

Report Cards will be going home electronically on Monday, December 1st. Please make sure that your email address has been updated at the school. The school will send a text alert when report cards have been emailed.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in the gym at the school on Wednesday, December 3rd from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM and Thursday, December 4th from 9:00 AM -11:00 AM.

There are no classes for students on Thursday, December 4th, all day.  

Regular classes will resume on Friday, December 5th.

As the cold weather approaches, students will be wearing more clothing to school. Please make sure to put your child’s name on all their clothing as the volume of lost and found items keeps growing. Every few weeks any unclaimed items will be donated.

Attendance is a significant factor in school achievement and in your child’s success. 

When your child is absent they are missing important literacy and numeracy skills and other learning opportunities. Much of classroom learning is hands-on and interactive with very few worksheets. Sometimes when a child returns to school after being absent for a few days they are anxious because they feel lost. It is very important for the whole class that we move on to meet the curriculum outcomes.  We understand that children cannot attend when they are sick. 

We appreciate your efforts in having your children here every day for a 

class start of 8:30 am.  When your child arrives late, it also makes them feel 

unsteady and lost.

Please call the school at 902-794-7137 if your child is going to be absent. This is part of our "Safe Arrival" efforts.

We are in desperate need of breakfast volunteers. We do not have anyone right now as a replacement if one of our wonderful volunteers is sick or absent. If you can help out at all, please do so. Students can attend breakfast from 8:00 AM to 8:25 AM. If you have students that attend Ferrisview, you are most-welcome to take them to the breakfast program with you.  We can help you with a "Criminal Records Check" and child abuse registry clearance at no cost to you as a volunteer.  Call our main office at 902-794-7137 if you can help.

We are planning on hosting a Holiday concert this December. Two concerts will happen one after the other on December 9th, 6-7PM (P-2) and 7:30PM -8:30 PM (3-5). There will also be two rehearsal concerts open to ticket holders in the daytime on December 9th. Due to occupancy regulations the number of tickets per family will be limited. More information on tickets to follow on the homepage of this website later this month, and then in the December Newsletter. 

• NO classes Remembrance Day - Tuesday, November 11th so that families can commemorate Remembrance in the community

• NO classes Friday, November 21st for Evaluation Day

• NO classes - All schools December 4th - Progress Conferences/Teacher Professional Practice

On a monthly basis, we focus and build on virtues. We recognize students who 

work hard, do their best and are always kind. 

We had our first “Ferrisview’s Finest” Assemblies in September and October.  Most children displayed excellent behaviour, and most were very respectful and listened nicely while the awards were being presented. Students enthusiastically applauded all of our award winners.  They gave heartfelt and sincere birthday cheers right from the heart for all of our students with fall birthdays. We are so proud of “Ferrisview's Finest” and of all our students.  

September October

Woods Doody Joseph Dowling

Scarlett Cullen Seba Mahmoud

Clementine Furling Benji Morrison

Luke MacDonald Ellie Mulley

Ariella Brown Benjen Wall

Amelia Leyte Lucas Kidd

Piper Collins Jack Standing

Natalie Wylde Aayushi Nair

Fletcher MacIntyre Gurnoor Singh

Leah Lavery Victoria Musgrave

Koby Whalen Sam MacLennan

Everleigh Brown Elizabeth Serroul

Estelle Deane Breton Leadbeater

Graeme Thistle Rory Harrietha

Robert Rose Princess Catapang

Sadie Gaskell Auley Sampson

Brooklyn Pentecost Elijah LeMoine

Lucy Jackson Ella Boutilier

Alex MacIntyre Jordan Cousins

Lexi Herridge Carol Young

Emily Robertson Adalynn Campbell

Connor Keeping Oz Couture-MacDonald

Daphne Cromwell Connor Clements-Sibley

Lucas Dunphy Eleanor Green

James Boutilier Kyra Clarke

Kendell Smith Theo Parks

OCTOBER NEWS

Mi'kmaq History Month 

Each October, community activities, events, sharing, and showcasing the Mi’kmaw history takes place across Nova Scotia. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to participate in 

Mi’kmaq History Month events.

Treaty of 1752

When the English arrived in Mi’kma’ki (the Mi’kmaq homeland that includes present-day Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, central, and eastern New Brunswick, the Gaspe Peninsula and Newfoundland) the Mi’kmaq and the Crown signed treaties of peace and friendship so they could live in harmony and peace.

The 1752 Treaty showed the Crown’s intentions to make peace, provide trading posts, and protect the land and way of life for the Mi’kmaw people. The Treaty also designated October 1st as the date on which the Mi’kmaw people would receive gifts from the Crown to “renew their friendship and submissions.” 

https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/

Safety Drills 

The Cape Breton Victoria Regional Center for Education requires us to have hold & secure, lockdown, and fire drills.

Messenger

Don’t forget that Contacts must opt-in to receive text messages. All new enrollments receive the opt-in message, and they must reply with Y. If they did not respond, or they responded N when they got the opt-in message, they can text Y to 978338. 

Students are welcome to wear costumes after lunch on October 31st, Halloween, if they wish. Please remember that no weapons or weapon-like accessories are allowed as part of costumes.  We will have an afternoon costume parade in the gymnasium.   If your child chooses not to wear a costume, they are welcome to wear black and orange clothing instead.

Please ensure your child wears a costume they can put on and take off independently. Makeup that is too hard to apply by a student themselves should be saved for home.

If your child is bringing treats to share with the class, please ensure they are store-bought and individually packaged. As a school that is mindful about allergies of a number of our students, we kindly ask that all items are free from peanuts and peanut products. Homemade treats are not permitted for distribution.

Thank you for helping us keep Halloween fun and safe for everyone!

Diwali is India’s biggest holiday of the year.  

The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of 

clay lamps (deepa) 

that Indian people light outside their homes 

to symbolise the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. 

The festival is as important in India 

as Christmas is in Canada. Diwali is an autumn holiday.  The dates vary each year. In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on October 20th.

Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of 

light over darkness, 

good over evil, and 

knowledge over ignorance.

For the 45th year in a row, Canadians from coast to coast to coast recognised the spirit, generosity, perseverance, and determination of Terry Fox.  Terry's dream, a world without cancer, is an important part of Canada's story.  North Sydney hosts a tremendously successful Terry Fox Run each year on the second Sunday in September, as do many other communities across Canada.  At Ferrisview, we were reminded of Terry's commitment in our classrooms, and we took part in a walk to pay tribute to Terry and honour the work of scientific researchers working in Terry's name to eradicate cancer and help those who suffer from it with ever-improving treatment and care.  We carried Terry’s commitment to 

#FinishIt

Thank you to our generous donors.

https://schools.terryfox.ca/102246

Ferrisview Elementary School

Picture Day Date: October 29, 2025

Reminder of School Grounds Supervision 

Just an important reminder that there is no supervision before 8 a.m.  Please do not send your child to school before the grounds supervisors are on the school grounds.  

If you are interested in doing the work of a Lunch/Bus/Grounds supervisor, or if you wish to be added to the casual list to fill in when one of the LBGs is off please let us know by phoning us at 902-794-7137 or email nkumar@gnspes.ca We would like to build up our list of casual LBG staff. It is about a month-long process to add people to our roster.

Communication 

Communication between home and school is very important.  Please ensure that you are checking your child’s homework bag or communication folders and school bags for important information.  Feel free to email or call teachers with any questions or concerns. Also, please check the Ferrisview website for updates and newsletters. Look under the “Students and Families” tab for updates, news, and information. 

Dates to Remember 

October 13th: Thanksgiving Day (No School)

October 20th: Happy Diwali - Students and Staff Present/In School 

October 24th: NSTU Provincial Conference (No School)

October 29th: Picture Day 

October 31st: Halloween 

-----End of October 2025 Newsletter-----

Fall News at Ferrisview

Communication with teachers is very important.  

Email, phone calls, monthly calendars, newsletters

Any concerns - contact your child’s teacher first, and right away .

Please Note:

Ferrisview Elementary is NOT affiliated with nor do we endorse any 

Meta/Facebook pages, nor do we corroborate the material and information shared within. 

Terry Fox School Run - Thursday, September 25th 

during the school day

If you would like to donate to our school event for the Terry Fox Foundation, please do so here:

https://schools.terryfox.ca/102246

We are working hard at our School Success Plan.  Our virtues this month are "Courage" and "Respect".  We are also focused on number sense, on reading, and on writing.

Please set up an account 

for “Bon Appetit”.

Order meals two weeks in advance.

https://nslunch.ca/

Ferrisview Elementary School

Picture Day Date: October 29, 2025

Public Health is offering a Fluoride Varnish Program to all students in pre-primary to grade six in

Ferrisview Elementary School. The program provides up to two free applications of fluoride varnish

during the school year to help prevent cavities. A Registered Dental Hygienist from Public Health will

come to the school to apply fluoride varnish to students’ teeth. Applying fluoride varnish to teeth is

quick and easy. Fluoride can be applied to teeth up to 6 times per year, so this program is safe to

participate in even if your student regularly sees a dentist.

A consent form must be completed to participate in the program. Parents/guardians of students in

pre-primary to grade 6 will have received an email from Nova Scotia Health inviting them to complete

an online consent form. You will need the student’s date of birth to log in and complete the

form. Paper consent forms are also available at the school if you did not receive the email or would

like to complete a paper copy. Please complete the consent form even if you do not want your student

to participate in the program.

We solve many problems with our 

PROBLEM SOLVING WHEEL.  When problems get too big to solve ourselves, we go to the NEAREST ADULT for help.

https://sip.ca/

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - 

September 30th, 2025

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

Wear orange

Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30.

Orange Shirt Day is a commemorative day led by Indigenous communities to raise awareness about the intergenerational impacts of residential schools on children, families, and communities. It honours Indigenous children who were lost in the residential school system.

The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem that many Indigenous children experienced. This day reminds us that “Every Child Matters”.

On September 30, we encourage all Canadians to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.

-----End of September 2025 Fall Newsletter-----

ACTIVITY DAY

Our Activity day will take place on Friday, June 20th (rain date Monday, June 23rd).  Please remember to dress for the weather.  Bring a reusable water bottle and wear sunscreen.  

Field Trips

This month, many of our students will participate in field trips organized by teachers.  There are a variety of destinations.  Our grade five students are also touring middle schools. Please make sure permission slips are completely filled and returned by the due dates indicated by your child’s teacher.

JUNE 11TH

Davis Day Classes will end at 11:10 AM on June 11th, 2025, a day which marks the 100th anniversary of Davis Day, a day of remembrance that began after the death of coal miner William Davis in 1925. 

Davis was shot and killed during a strike in New Waterford, while standing up for safer working conditions and fair wages. His death became a turning point in the labour movement in Nova Scotia. Every year since, communities across the province, especially in former coal mining areas, pause to honour Davis and all workers who have fought for justice, safety, and dignity on the job.

PRIMARY AND PRE PRIMARY REGISTRATION

Please visit cbvrce.ca and find the student registration tab to register your child.  

PRIMARY ORIENTATION

Primary orientation meetings were held in May.  Thank you to all the new primary parents for attending the meeting.  Our primary teachers gained lots of valuable information from their visits to the pre primary classrooms.  The children enjoyed getting to meet the primary teachers and visiting the primary classrooms.

Shout out to Volunteers 

A special thank you to our coaches: Holly MacMillan, Mike MacMillan, Kerol Edwards, Evan Jardine, Cheryl Podetz-MacIntyre, Stephanie Slade, Joanie Daye, and Nate Wolstenholme.

Also thank you to our breakfast volunteers: Leah Nobel, Chelsea Slade, Molly O’Grady, Bonita Mulley, Michael Cox, Michael Predo, Emily Predo, Cherly Podetz-MacIntyre and Giselle Pero

Thank you to our parent SAC members: Kirt Winter and Melissa Deane.

Thank you to Laura MacIsaac for helping out on Picture Day, and any other time we ask.

Thank you to anyone who has volunteered to chaperone and assist in any other way that helps our school to provide events, activities, and services to our children and to all who have contributed to our school's success. 

“Ferrisview’s Finest” Award Winners, April:

Lucas Kidd, grade primary - always thinking of others & being a great friend

Lacey Sullivan, grade primary - always putting a smile on everyone’s face with her great sense of humor

Malcolm Leblanc, grade primary - trying so hard during UFLI

Marcus Beddow, grade 1 - being a good friend & respectful classmate

Asher Campbell, grade 1 - using what he is learning during UFLI when he is reading & writing

Gurnoor Singh, grade 1 - being focused, ready to learn & applying UFLI strategies to reading & writing

Damian Clarke, grade 1 - always being respectful & kind to everyone

Abby Bond, grade 2 - working hard to improve her math skills

Cullen Rideout, grade 2 - working hard in math class

Leelan Tizzard, grade 2 - always helping & being kind to classmates

Danielle Clarke, grade 2 - always following fair play rules during our games

Octavia Webber, grade 2 - working hard to improve her math skills

Malik Jubril, grade 2 - working hard to do his best in all assignments in class

Elijah Lemoine, grade 3 - being a good friend

Kylie Johnston, grade 3 - working hard in writing

Lawson Garland, grade 3 - using the choice wheel to solve problems

Jaelyn Brayon, grade 3 - working hard & staying on task in math

Nathan MacIsaac, grade 4 - being kind, working hard & always participating in class

Connor Keeping, grade 4 - working very hard on his writing

Alexis Herridge, grade 4 - always trying her best in math

Marissa Matthews, grade 5 - always trying her best & volunteering for Prof du Jour

Serenity Rishaur, grade 5 - following instructions & always doing her best

Elliott Yates, grade 4 - respectfully sharing his thoughts & ideas during class discussions

Jesse Tobin, grade 5 - always being kind & working hard in French class

Avery Snow, grade 5 - working very hard to complete his best work

Avery Francis, grade 5 - being kind & helpful to everyone

Kai Ong, grade 5 - working very hard to complete his best work 

Stay tuned for May/June honorees ...

IMPORTANT DATES:

LAST DAY CAFETERIA SERVICE IS TBA

GRADING AND CLASSIFYING DAY FRIDAY JUNE 27TH - NO STUDENTS PRESENT

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL MONDAY,  JUNE 30TH, 2025 - STUDENTS PRESENT

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS , THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2025 - STUDENTS PRESENT

I will be retiring on Grading Day and I wanted to thank parents and the staff for all of their support over the past five years at Ferrisview. I am happy to say that even in my last year I have enjoyed the students immensely. I have been very lucky to spend my career working with wonderful adults and fabulous children and I am ready to move to the next stage of life.  I want to give a big congratulations to Mr. Michael Mombourquette who will be the principal in the upcoming school year. Mr. Mombourquette brings with him a wealth of experience and a great love of children.

 Mrs. Janet Briggs

Mrs. Janet Briggs

Principal

Term 2 Report Cards were distributed electronically on March 25th.  Parent/Teacher Meetings take place Wednesday, April 2nd from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, and again on the morning of Thursday, April 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Please check with your teacher via email to see if there is a schedule available. Email addresses are found on our home page of this school website.

April is Autism Acceptance Month, this is a time to listen to the voices of our students and community members living with autism!  We should take this time to rethink biases, and learn how to be better allies! World Autism day is Wednesday, April 2nd! Everyday within the CBVRCE, we are working together to create connections with our students and families empowering everyone in the Autism community to live as fully and independently as possible.  On Wednesday, April 2nd, we will honour our members of our school community by wearing BLUE.

Happy Easter Everyone!! 

Easter Weekend is approaching. It is a time of renewal for those who celebrate, and a sure sign of spring! There is no school for

students on Friday, April 18th, Good Friday. Also, there is no school for

students on Monday, April 21st, Easter Monday.

April 22nd is Earth Day!  

In 2025, as EARTHDAY.ORG turns 55, join us as we embrace a powerful, renewable future. It's Our Power, it's Our Planet. 

At Ferriview, we will turn off all unnecessary lights for the school day.  What might you do for Mother Earth?

Attendance and arriving to school on time are keys to success.  

Attendance details were shared in the report card for term 2.  Please ensure your child attends school every day and on time, 

unless, of course, they are sick.

Primary and Pre-Primary Registration – If you know of someone with a child

starting primary or pre-primary next year who has not registered, please ask them

to contact the school as soon as possible. Staffing is based on spring numbers so it is very important that we know how many children are coming.

Please check your child’s hair on a regular basis. There have been several cases

of lice at our school. More information is posted on our website.

Parents are reminded to please use the Parent Loop off of Blower’s Street to drop off and pick up your child.

We work very hard to keep our parent loop pick up and drop off area safe and efficient.  If you would like to watch your child arrive safely, kindly pull into a parking space so things can keep moving. 

Staff are on-site every morning starting supervision at 8:00 AM to greet your child on the sidewalk, and they are there after school at 2:10 PM as well. 

Please respect that the upper level parking lot is for staff only at all times, even before and after the bell, and for late arrivals.  

Parents are asked to please not use the staff parking lot to drop off students.  This is dangerous and the Parent Loop has been put in place for efficiency and safety.

Ferrisview's Finest for March 

Alexis Dowling, grade primary - being a good friend & being respectful to her classmates

Daxten Webber, grade primary - always helping to sweep & tidy the classroom

Nova Bishop, grade primary - always being a great listener & a great friend

Logan Garland, grade primary - always working hard during UFLI

Lucas Kidd, grade primary - always listening to his teacher & the musicians around him

Max Cullen, grade 1 - working hard to make good choices

Molly Taylor, grade 1 - being a good friend & a respectful classmate

Victoria Musgrave, grade 1 - working hard in the classroom to finish all of her work

Hayden Cleary, grade 1 - working hard to listen & follow along during morning meeting

Joslyn Romard, grade 1 - being an amazing friend & also for being so focused during UFLI

Gabryella MacNeil, grade 2 - working hard in math class

Michael Cantwell, grade 2 - being a good friend

Remi Matthews, grade 2 - working hard to improve her writing skills

Sheamus MacIntyre, grade 2 - fantastic participation during UFLI specifically with his blending 

                                                       skills

Sawyer Taylor, grade 2 - being a leader in Kids Run Club

Nabeel Oladosu, grade 3 - always taking time to edit & revise his great writing 

Aubrey Reid, grade 3 - being kind & working well with others during group work

Carol Young, grade 4 - working hard to increase the amount & quality of her writing

Aubrey Reid, grade 3 - being kind & working well with others during group work

Bailee Clements, grade 4 - working hard & trying her best in math

Max Poirier, grade 4 - participating often during class discussions

Remi George, grade 4 - always using his singing voice during choir

Brookly Cann, grade 5 - focusing during instructional time

Emily Plamondon, grade 5 - asking more questions daily

Abigail Knott, grade 5 - working hard to improve her math skills

Cortland Hart, grade 5 - always being an awesome participant in French class

Owen Gale, grade 5 - doing his best to improve his reading & writing skills

Damilola Ayanbode, grade 5 - always being kind & working hard in French class

Déia Pye, grade 5 - always being kind & working hard in French class

Owen Hooper, grade 5 - excellent work at the guided reading table, improving his reading daily

Nathaniel Shibu, grade 5 - being a leader in Kids Run Club 

This year’s African Heritage Month theme is ‘Legacy In Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance.’ It highlights the living legacy of black Nova Scotians, honouring the impact and perseverance of a long-standing community. 

More information about the theme and the history of African Heritage Month is available here: https://ansa.novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month

All CBVRCE schools will continue to engage students throughout the month to celebrate and learn more about our region’s African Heritage. Nova Scotia is home to 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities, and African Heritage Month is a time to honour and celebrate the culture, achievements and contributions of all Black Nova Scotians.

Once again this year, a highlight of African Heritage Month in CBVRCE will be the Annual Black Reflections Art Gallery. The gallery, which features art created by students of all ages, will be held on February 19 and 20 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Menelik Hall in Whitney Pier. (Please note the opening ceremony for the gallery is scheduled for February 19 at 6 p.m.)

Here is some excellent information:

Information for parents

from Canada's paediatricians

Screen time and digital media: Advice for parents of school-aged children and teens

https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/behavior-and-development/screen-time-and-digital-media

Valentine’s Day treats will be supplied by the school, therefore there is no need for families to send treats to school. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate Friendship! It’s a day to be extra kind to each other.  Students are encouraged to wear something red or pink that day.

Celebrated every year on February 15th, National Flag of Canada Day celebrates our nation's sovereignty with recognition of our unique and meaningful symbol.

Notice to Parents/Guardians

Primary Registration 2025

Pre-Primary Registration 2025

Primary and Pre-Primary registration for students under the jurisdiction of the

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education will take place as follows:

DATES: January 27th

- February 7th, 2025

WHERE TO REGISTER:

Online: https://cbvrce.ca/studentregistration/

Children being registered for Primary MUST be five (5) years of age on or before December 31, 2025.

Children being registered for Pre-Primary MUST be four (4) years of age on or before December 31, 2025.

Please check the school website or call for specific registration information.

A child must be registered in the neighbourhood school where he/she/they reside. Visit

https://www.cbvbussing.ca/ to confirm bus eligibility for your address.

Valid proof of the student’s age (official birth certificate, passport, immigration papers or

adoption papers), original proof of residency (two pieces) along with provincial Health Card

number and expiry must be uploaded at the time of registration.

The Centre for Education website www.cbvrce.ca/home contains further information

regarding the registration process.

If you are having trouble uploading documents or accessing the online registration form

please contact the school.

*Requests for transfers will not be reviewed until mid-September 2025*

Please ensure your child comes to school dressed for the weather.  Also, remember to put your child’s name on clothing, footwear, hats, etc. to ensure its return. 

Clothing that is not identified will be donated.

Celebrated the third Monday in February, Nova Scotia Heritage Day is an annual reminder of our storied past and an opportunity to honour the remarkable people, places and events that have contributed to this province’s unique heritage.

This year, we honour Mi’kmaw activist Nora Bernard.

Nora was born on September 22, 1935, at Millbrook First Nation, one of seven children. When Nora was nine years old, her mother was forced to send Nora and her siblings to the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School.

Nora went on to marry and had six children. She was a mother, grandmother, aunt, wife, and Elder in her community.

Her family and community were very important to her. In 1987, she founded the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School Association and began to search for and contact other Survivors. This was the start of her fight for justice, recognition and compensation for Survivors of the Canadian Indian Residential School system.

In 1995, she launched a class-action lawsuit against the Government of Canada. This was the catalyst that led to the largest class-action lawsuit in Canadian history and compensation for Survivors across the country.

Nora died in 2007 and sadly did not witness the formation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission which continues today to raise awareness of the residential school system and its impacts. We remember and honour her as a brave champion for her community and Indigenous people across Canada.

There will be no classes on Nova Scotia Heritage Day.  It is designated as a day for families to spend time together and reflect on our heritage.

School Skating will continue in February for Grade 3,4, and 5.  Please refer to dates in last month's (January) newsletter.

Thank you to students and guardians for wearing your helmets on the ice as required by the CBRM. 

School Bowling sessions will continue in February for Grades P-2.  Please refer to dates in last month's (January) newsletter. 

“Ferrisview’s Finest” Award Winners, January - Watch this Space!:

Each month we recognize students from each class at a schoolwide for working hard, doing their best or being kind and we call these awards "Ferriview's Finest". 

Please note our Newsletters are posted here on our school website every month. 

Please check the "STUDENTS AND FAMILIES" tab for all future newsletters at

 https://sites.google.com/a/gnspes.ca/ferrisview/ 

We occasionally share photos under the photo gallery tab above, as well.

We rarely send home a paper copy as an electronic version is more environmentally friendly and efficient. Check the website monthly for new newsletters. 

Happy New Year! We are wishing our Ferrisview families a healthy and joyous new year from all the staff at Ferrisview Elementary. 

School Skating: Grades 3-5

There is a new rule at the Emera Center that anyone on the ice has to wear a helmet (this includes adults). The Emera Center staff will not permit anyone to be on the ice without a helmet.

Children are required to wear CSA approved helmets. We have a limited number of helmets that children can borrow. 

Let your child’s teacher know if your child needs to borrow one as soon as possible. 

Any child not skating can walk the track with a staff member. We will be taking all children to the Emera Center by bus. 

You can meet your child there if you would like.

There will be no charge to families for the skating sessions. Children will be bussed to and from the school. Permission slips will be sent home.

Friday, January 24th

9am-10am: Grades 3-5

Friday, February 7th

9am-10am: Grades 3 to 5

Thursday, February 20th

9am-10am: Grades 3 to 5

School Bowling: Grades P-2

This year our grade primaries to 2 are going bowling. There will be no charge to parents and the children will be bussed to and from the school. Dates are Thursday, January 16, Thursday, January 30th and Thursday, February 13th. 

Permission slips will be sent home. 

Label all clothing to ensure its safe return.  If your child’s name is not on it, the likelihood of its safe return is limited. 

Please make sure your child comes to school with a hat and mittens or gloves. We have extra if your child needs some please let us know.

Children are not permitted to bring toys from home. This causes unnecessary upset if a toy goes missing or is broken and sometimes leads to conflict among children. 

Please use the parent drop off points and do not park in the staff parking lot for drop offs. It is dangerous and we have limited spaces especially for our specialist teachers that travel to various schools.

Our Lunch-Bus-Grounds staff along with the classroom teacher ensure that your child gets on the bus each day.  Please make sure your child is aware of how they are getting home before they leave in the morning.  

If, for some reason, there is a change in your child’s dismissal pattern for a doctor’s appointment or something of that sort, you must send a note to the teacher in the morning.  That way, the teacher will ensure that your child is waiting for you at the office. 

If something comes up after school has started you can contact our secretary, at 902-794-7137.  Please make that call as early as possible,

Primary and Pre-Primary Registration will be occurring in the near future.  We send home information when we are clear on dates.  

Parents/Guardians, please have your children to school between 8:00 and 8:30.  The bell rings at 8:30 and children need time to remove their outerwear before classes begin.  Thank you! 

Please check the homepage of this Ferrisview website for updated information for Guidelines for bus, school cancellations due to inclement weather.  

Valentine's Day is February 14th.  

If this is a new tradition for your family, please get in touch with your child's teacher. 

To protect privacy, we are sending the number of students in each class.  It would be so kind, if you choose to give Valentines, to give one to everyone in the class, and maybe one or two extra in case we welcome new students.  You can sign off  “From your friend …”

Grade P-NK 18

Grade P  -JK 19         

Grade 1-BC 23                     

Grade 1 -LR 21

Grade 1/2 -LRL 22

Grade 2-CW 23         

Grade 3-PJ       24

Grade ¾ SL 26           

Grade 4-RMacN/NKB 27

Grade 4-NK 24

Grade ⅘ PK   26

Grade 5-MB 25           

Grade 5-SG 26  

Ready to order every two weeks!

https://nslunch.ca/

“Ferrisview’s Finest” Award Winners, December - Watch this Space!:

Each month we recognize students from each class at a schoolwide for working hard, doing their best or being kind and we call these awards "Ferriview's Finest". 

Please note our Newsletters are posted here on our school website every month. 

Please check the "STUDENTS AND FAMILIES" tab for all future newsletters at

 https://sites.google.com/a/gnspes.ca/ferrisview/ 

We occasionally share photos under the photo gallery tab above, as well.

Lost and Found items will be donated after Parent/Teacher sessions Thursday.  Please have a look before that day if you are missing items.  Teachers walked their classes up to the tables and rack Wednesday, December 4th, to have a look.

For information about cancellations due to Inclement Weather, please visit 

https://cbvrce.ca/home/inclement-weather 

Please see the following message from LIFETOUCH, the company that provides us school photo services:

Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation this holiday season, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

• 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code CDEC50

• 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code CDEC40

• 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code CDEC30

Valid through December 14, 2024

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.ca or create an online account.

Thank you!

Report Cards were emailed home in November.  Please check your email that you provided to the school for the link.

Parent / Teacher Interviews will take place on 

Wednesday, December 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm, 

and  

Thursday, December 5th from 9:00-11:00 am 

all in the gymnasium. 

Our Holiday Concerts will take place Monday December 9th 

Grades P-2 Morning - 9-10AM DOORS OPEN 8:45AM

Grades P-2 Evening - 6-7PM DOORS OPEN 5:30PM

Grades 3-5 Afternoon - 12-1PM DOORS OPEN 11:45AM

Grades 3-5 Evening  - 7:30-8:30PM  DOORS OPEN 7:15PM

Due to Fire Regulations and Occupancy Loads we have very little room.  Each family will receive 3 tickets to the evening concert and 3 tickets to the daytime concerts.  If you do not need all of your tickets please return them to the school with a note saying they are “extra”.   

Donations of food or cash (a silver collection) will be accepted for Ferrisview's "Adopt-A-Family" Staff-Led Program.  

We welcome cash and change.

We are selling tickets at the concert on a fantastic gift card tree.  

Proceeds go to Ferrisview's "Adopt-A-Family" Staff-Led Program.

We welcome cash and change.

*FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE CHILDREN BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER  THE DAYTIME HOLIDAY CONCERTS, PARKING WILL BE OFF SITE. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE BUS LOOP AT THE ARCHIBALD AVENUE ENTRANCE IN THE DAYTIME.  OUR CHILDREN WILL BE PLAYING OUTDOORS IN THOSE SPACES.  VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC THROUGH THESE PLAY SPACES AT THESE TIMES ARE PROHIBITED.

ALL PARKING SPOTS ARE OPEN FOR THE EVENING CONCERTS.

Northside School Band Concert takes place at T.L. Sullivan School 

Wednesday, December 11th at 7PM.

The last teaching day before the winter holiday is Friday, December 20th. This will be a full teaching day.  The first day back to school after holidays FOR STUDENTS is Friday, January 3rd 2025.  It will be Day 1.   

FOR STAFF ONLY, RETURN DATE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 2nd FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Our cafeteria will remain open right up until school closes for the holidays and will reopen when classes start again in January. 

Our students have some fun-filled days coming up this week before the holiday break: 

Monday, December 16th –  Candy Cane day - Wear red and white 

Tuesday, December 17th – Favourite holiday hats/socks/accessories 

Wednesday, December 18th -  Tacky/Flashy/Loud holiday attire - for example: “Ugly Sweater” day 

(Beauty is in the eye of the beholder) :)

Thursday, December 19th – Spirit of the Season - Wear red, green, gold, silver, your holiday colours

Friday, December 20th - Cozy Holiday attire - Pajamas, Flannels, and all things "Cozy"

Parents/Guardians, please have your children to school by 8:30.  The bell rings at 8:30 and children need time to remove their outerwear before classes begin. Children miss important instruction when they are late. Just a reminder that there is no supervision prior to 8:00am  Thank you! 

We are still collecting pop-tabs. Please remember to keep collecting them over the holidays. Thank you! 

If you are thinking about an expression of appreciation to staff at Christmas, in lieu of a store bought gift, a kind email, a card made by a student, or piece of student designed art are things everyone at Ferrisview really appreciates. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. 

FERRRISVIEW'S FINEST - NOVEMBER 2024

Atlas Seymour, grade primary - trying so hard during UFLI lessons

Zonaira, grade primary - always being kind & respectful to everyone

Jaxon Worthington, grade primary - doing a terrific job following his schedule

Briella Johnston, grade 1 - trying so hard during UFLI lessons

Arya Farrell, grade 1 - working so hard to quickly get ready for going outside

Fletcher MacIntyre, grade 1 - always being kind & respectful to everyone

Piper Collins, grade 1 - being kind & caring to her classmates

Ophelia Zeigler-MacDonald, grade 1 - listening & working hard during UFLI

Emily Snow, grade 1 - working hard in our fitness stations

Parker Kendall, grade 1 - always being kind to his peers

Levi Skinner, grade 1 - putting a lot of effort into his writing

Molly Devoe, grade 2 - always being a good friend

Bryson Sibley, grade 2 - working hard in class to complete writing tasks

Graeme Thistle, grade 2 - being a great listener & a fantastic participant during UFLI

Robert Rose, grade 3 - putting extra effort into his reading & writing

Ethan Cann, grade 3 - being a fabulous participant in our class discussions

Auley Sampson, grade 3 - doing his best in all subjects

Brooklyn Pentecost, grade 3 - working hard in our fitness stations

Mya MacDonald, grade 4 - top quality work, following expectations, & being kind

Marlo Holic, grade 4 - always being eager to participate & help others in french class

Adam Rose, grade 4 - working hard at multiplication & division

Bria Nippard, grade 4 - being kind to her classmates

Baaque Bisiriyu, grade 4 - always being eager to participate & help others in french class

Dominic Capstick, grade 4 - being a superstar in math

Brandon Long, grade 4- asking questions when he is unsure

Jaxsyn Maysfield, grade 5 - always being cooperative & supportive in the classroom

Chase MacIsaac, grade 5 - treating all students & staff with respect & kindness

Gavin MacDonald, grade 5 - working diligently to complete all assignments

Daniel Gerrior, grade 5 - always helping others & working hard in french class

Cadence Pitts, grade 5 - being kind to others & working hard to make good choices

All of us at Ferrisview Elementary School wish you and your family a winter holiday season filled with 

PEACE LOVE HOPE & JOY

All the best wishes for 2025 and beyond ...

Ferrisview’s Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 7th in the gym with the help of our music teacher, Ms. Schaller. We are pleased to welcome veterans and members of the Armstrong Memorial Branch 19 Royal Canadian Legion North Sydney to our event once again this year. 

Picture Retake Day, Thursday, November 28th

Report Cards will be going home electronically by Friday November 29th. Please make sure that your email address has been updated at the school. The system often has trouble with “hotmail” so if you have an email that is not a hotmail account, that would be a better one to use. You can call 902-794-7137 between 8AM and 2PM Monday to Friday to provide that contact information. The school will send a text alert when report cards have been emailed. Make sure that the school has your most recent cell phone number and that you have opted in to receive text alerts.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in the gym at the school on Wednesday, December 4th 5:30-7:30 PM and Thursday, December 5th 9:00-11:00 AM. 

As the cold weather approaches, students will be wearing more clothing to school. Please make sure to put your child’s name on all their clothing as the volume of lost and found items keeps growing. Each term any unclaimed items will be donated.

Attendance

Attendance is a significant factor in school achievement and in your child’s success. When your child is absent they are missing important literacy and numeracy skills and other learning opportunities. Much of classroom learning is hands-on and interactive with very few worksheets. Sometimes when a child returns to school after being absent for a few days they are anxious because they do feel a little lost. We try to meet each child where they are when they return to school, but it is very important for the whole class that we move on to meet the curriculum outcomes.  We understand that children cannot attend when they are sick. We appreciate your efforts in having your children here every day at 8:30 am.

One of our greatest priorities is ensuring that all our students arrive safely at school each and every day.  To help with this, Ferrisview Elementary uses a system to report absences through

School Messenger.

Toll Free Number 

Call 1-833-673-8243 to report an absence using the automated system.

School Messenger Website

https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/home Select Sign In at the top right Use the email address that is on file with the school to create a username. The website will prompt you to create a unique password for this account.

School Messenger App

Download the School Messenger app for Android and iOS devices and sign up using your PowerSchool username (full email address).  Please note that you must download the app that has the blue logo (not yellow).

All 3 methods are available 24/7.  Absences can be reported at any time before the start of the school day the student will be absent.  Up to five consecutive absences can be recorded at once. If you have children attending other schools, please continue to report absences using the existing procedures for those schools.

Holiday Concert:

We are planning on hosting a Holiday concert on Monday, December 9th. The Primary to grade 2 concert will be from 6:00-7:00 PM and grade 3-5 will be from 7:30-8:30PM. All guests must exit the gym at 7:00 for a clean up and the gym will re-open at 7:15 for the second concert.   Due to occupancy regulations, the number of tickets per family will be limited. More information to follow in the December Newsletter. 

Thank you to Volunteers:

A big shout out to Taylor Lettice,  Michael Cox, Chelsea Slade, Cheryl Podetz MacIntryre, Leah Nobel, Emily Predo, Michael Predo, Emily O’Grady and Bonita Mulley for volunteering with the Breakfast Program.  We were in desperate need of help and with so many people helping out most days we do have a volunteer. We are always open to more volunteers. 

A heartfelt Ferrisview Falcons “thank you” shout out to Holly MacMillan,  Kerol Edwards and Evan Jardine for coaching our soccer teams. 

Thank you to Laura MacIsaac for helping with picture day. 

Without volunteers none of these things would be possible. 

Ferrisview Thanks You

“Ferrisview’s Finest” Awards:

We have established a practice whereby, on a monthly basis, we will recognize students for working hard, doing their best and always being kind. These are our morning messages every single day.  We recognize birthdays with a birthday pencil at the monthly assembly.

“Ferrisview’s Finest” Award Winners, September:

Layla Young, grade primary - being a hard worker & always helping out her classmates

Koby Whalen, grade primary - being a great listener & always working hard

Audrey Evans, grade primary - always trying her very best

Levi Devoe, grade primary - working hard with numbers

Finn MacNeil, grade 1 - always being so kind to his peers

Nora Zeigler-MacDonald, grade 1 - being a great whole-body listener

Lowen Garland, grade 1 - always helping & being kind to his classmates

Nathan Marks, grade 1 - working hard to develop his soccer skills

Avery Mansfield, grade 1 - always trying her very best

Braydon MacLean, grade 1 - working hard on his listening skills

Paisley Roussy, grade 2 - always showing whole body listening

Lincoln Patterson, grade 2 - always staying on task

Halle MacDonald, grade 2 - always working hard & staying on task in class

Rory Harrietha, grade 2 - always working hard & staying on task in class

Ella Boutilier, grade 3 - showing kindness & care to her classmates

Eleanor Robinson, grade 3 - always being kind to her peers

Liam Gale, grade 3 - his dedication to work in all subjects

Hannah Marinelli, grade 4 - always being an awesome participant in french class

Adalynn Campbell, grade 4 - working hard every day to improve her writing

Alex MacIntyre, grade 4 - always being kind & working hard in french class

Billy Young, grade 4 - always working hard during math

Emily Roberston, grade 4 - focussing on learning & doing her best in grade 4

Freyja Targett, grade 5 - always smiling & engaging in friendly conversation

Daniel Daye, grade 5 - his eagerness to participate & help others in french class

Keira Francis, grade 5 - her willingness to try new things

Claire Boutilier, grade 5 - working hard to develop her soccer skills

Nevaeh-Lee Gillan, grade 5 - always participating positively & respectfully in class discussions

Mitchell Slade, grade 5 - his willingness to lend a helping hand

Charlee O’Connell, grade 5 - always being kind to everyone 

“Ferrisview’s Finest” Award Winners, October:

Jack Burton, grade primary - working hard on his printing and colouring

Georgia Matthews, grade primary - doing her best work in all aspects of primary

Gerard Dowling, grade primary - always being a good listener in Music class

Fareedah Oladosu, grade primary - working hard and doing her best with UFLI

Benjen Wall, grade primary - working hard on identifying and managing his emotions

Amelia Leyte, grade 1 - doing a great job on her writing

Peyton Halamoutis, grade 1 - showing kindness and care of her classmates

Mariarose Ignacio, grade 1 - being such a good friend and being respectful to her classmates

Aayushi Nair, grade 1 - showing dedication to her work in all subject areas

Jack Standing, grade 1 - always being kind to his peers

Jesse MacLennan, grade 2 - always trying his best in class

Rory MacNeil, grade 2 - working hard on her classwork

Serenity Chislett, grade 2 - always trying her best in class

Brayden Parks, grade 2 - working hard in class to complete tasks

Brea Latwaitis, grade 3 - showing creativity and hard work in her writing

Colby Serroul, grade 3 - his hard work and concentration in Mathematics

Israel Ayanbode, grade 3 - helping others, sharing and being a good friend

Meadow Ziegler-MacDonald, grade 3 - her enthusiasm for reading and writing

Leah Penny, grade 4 - always smiling and working hard in French class

Kohan Coleski, grade 4 - always offering to help others in class

Bridget Carmichael, grade 4-sharing her thoughts and asking questions during class discussions

Emily Robertson, grade 4 - always lending a helping hand in Music class

Max MacMillan, grade 5 - being an awesome participant in French class

Kobe Reyes, grade 5 - always smiling and being helpful in French class

Bryana Billard, grade 5 - getting along well with her classmates

Jace Finney, grade 5 - focussing on learning and doing his best in grade 5

Hoili Nzelu, grade 5 - always using his singing voice

Peter Andrea, grade 5 - always being helpful around the classroom

Mujeebah Oladosu, grade 5 - always completing her best work in class

Carlie Carmichael, grade 5 - diligently working on all assignments in class

Evelyn Anderson, grade 5 - always lending a helping hand to both staff and students

Our water fountains for drinking water require water bottles for their operation.  They are not the type from which you can drink directly.  In an effort to respect the environment, we are asking for all students to pack a reusable water bottle each evening with lunch and other items you need for each day.  

*** IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR***

There is no school on Monday, November 11th for families to commemorate 

Remembrance Day in their community

There is no school for students on Friday, November 22nd as it is “Grading and Classifying Day” (Teachers Only)

There is no school for students on Thursday , December 5th for Parent/Teacher Conferences****** Please note it is a Thursday and not the usual Friday.

*** ICYMI (in case you missed it) the September newsletter is still available below the ...

"FERRISVIEW ELEMENTARY

OCTOBER 2024 NEWSLETTER"

Mi'kmaq History Month

Each October, community activities, events, sharing, and showcasing the Mi’kmaw history takes place across Nova Scotia. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to participate in 

Mi’kmaq History Month events. 

Treaty of 1752

When the English arrived in Mi’kma’ki (the Mi’kmaq homeland that includes present-day Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, central, and eastern New Brunswick, the Gaspe Peninsula and Newfoundland) the Mi’kmaq and the Crown signed treaties of peace and friendship so they could live in harmony and peace.

The 1752 Treaty showed the Crown’s intentions to make peace, provide trading posts, and protect the land and way of life for the Mi’kmaw people. The Treaty also designated October 1st as the date on which the Mi’kmaw people would receive gifts from the Crown to “renew their friendship and submissions.”

https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/about/

Hold & Secure and Lockdown Drills 

Similar to fire drills, the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Center for Education requires us to have “hold & secure” and “lockdown” drills. Students practice what to do in case our building needs to go into a hold and secure position due to situations such as a student who is severely dysregulated, or police action in the neighbourhood. Students and staff also practice what to do in the event that a lockdown is required due to a threat such as a potentially violent intruder.