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August 26, 2025
Dear Families:
Dear Families:
We at Marion Bridge School hope you and your family had a safe and enjoyable summer. School is back in session for all students on Thursday, September 4. It’s time to get back into the routine. Please see below for some information to guide us through the first few days of school.
We at Marion Bridge School hope you and your family had a safe and enjoyable summer. School is back in session for all students on Thursday, September 4. It’s time to get back into the routine. Please see below for some information to guide us through the first few days of school.
First Day:
First Day:
Parents are encouraged to send their children to school on the bus on the first day of school to develop the routine.
Students will follow the regular morning routine of entering the school with their backpacks and then proceeding to the playground until the bell rings. Staff will be on hand to greet all students and help direct those who are new to the school.
Parents who wish to come to the school on the first day are reminded that they must park on the road. For safety, we cannot have vehicles parked on the school grounds. ****School buses always have the right of way.****
Parents will wait outside. Parents of our youngest students, grade primaries, will be invited into the school for first day photos when the bell rings. Once photos are taken, parents will wave goodbye and the children will start their day. Teachers of the other classes will be available in the schoolyard at bell time to greet parents and answer any questions.
Please dress for the weather - if the forecast is for hot and humid days, please make sure students are dressed for the conditions.
Student Drop Off/Pick Up - ***Student safety is our main priority.***
Student Drop Off/Pick Up - ***Student safety is our main priority.***
We have several families who are new to our school so it is important to review the drop off/pick up procedures. Parents can drive onto the school grounds for the purposes of dropping off/picking up their children - (please do not drop off before 8:00). You must stay to the LEFT as you drive in front of the school to drop the children at the front door and then proceed in this direction to exit the school yard. When picking up students, vehicles must park on the road and can only enter the school yard after the three buses have safely left the school grounds. Students will be dismissed through the front door two vehicles at a time. Once those students are safely loaded the cars will exit and the next two vehicles will approach the front door. ***School buses always have the right of way.***
We have several families who are new to our school so it is important to review the drop off/pick up procedures. Parents can drive onto the school grounds for the purposes of dropping off/picking up their children - (please do not drop off before 8:00). You must stay to the LEFT as you drive in front of the school to drop the children at the front door and then proceed in this direction to exit the school yard. When picking up students, vehicles must park on the road and can only enter the school yard after the three buses have safely left the school grounds. Students will be dismissed through the front door two vehicles at a time. Once those students are safely loaded the cars will exit and the next two vehicles will approach the front door. ***School buses always have the right of way.***
Dismissal Plans:
Dismissal Plans:
Please note - dismissal time will be 2:25.
Please note - dismissal time will be 2:25.
Please make sure your child is aware of their arrangements for dismissal/after school. Inform your child’s teacher if there is a change to the regular dismissal plan for the first day.
Bus lists and After School Program lists will be followed unless we are notified.
Changes to dismissal plans - please make sure your child is aware of their arrangements for dismissal/after school. If it is necessary to change your regular dismissal plan, please send a note to the teacher in the yellow Communication Folder. If the change happens throughout the day, you must phone the office (902-727-2980). Make every effort to call the school before 12:00 noon unless there is an emergency change to the dismissal plan. Teachers will not be checking emails or receiving texts while they are teaching and your message may be missed. *** Your cooperation in this matter is required as we want to make sure everyone gets home safely and on time.***
Marion Bridge Staff - 2025-2026:
Marion Bridge Staff - 2025-2026:
Pre-Primary - Lead ECE - Emma Hawley & Support ECE - Roxanne Edwards
Primary-One - Heather Morrison
Two-Three - Amy MacDougall
Three-Four - Amanda MacPherson
Four-Five - Virginia Smolensky
Learning Support Teacher - Lanna MacLellan
Music/Choir - Jennie McKibbon
Grade 5 Band - Noelle Wadden
Phys Ed - Kevin Pitcher
French - Katelyn Warnholtz
Speech-Language Pathologist - Michelle Lerikos
Guidance - Marni Aikens
Secretary - Frances Lahey
TA - Alicia Eisan
Lunch/Bus/Grounds Supervisor -
Custodian -
For a safe, happy and successful school year it is important that we work together and keep the lines of communication open. More information will follow in the coming days from the school and from the teachers. Please check your email and feel free to contact the school at any time (902-727-2980).
For a safe, happy and successful school year it is important that we work together and keep the lines of communication open. More information will follow in the coming days from the school and from the teachers. Please check your email and feel free to contact the school at any time (902-727-2980).
Ruth Clarke, Principal
Ruth Clarke, Principal
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