Reminders for Students & Families:

• The Malcolm Christmas Concert featuring the grade 6-8 bands and choir has been RE-SCHEDULED to Thursday, December 18 at 1:00pm and 7:00pm due to impending weather. 

  • • There will be a silver collection at the door, a 50/50 draw and gift card wreath tickets will be available

    • Also, the Malcolm Munroe Memorial food drive in memory of Mike MacIsaac underway and any donations of non-perishable food items are appreciated.

• As the weather has turned colder, students and families are reminded that students should be dressed and prepared for the weather each day as students are expected to be outside in the morning, at lunch and after school (unless they are inside due to inclement weather). As our weather can be unpredictable, students can store any additional items they need in their assigned locker in case they require it.

• Theme Week - Dec. 15-19

  • • Monday - Dress as a Holiday/Christmas Character Day (cancelled due to inclement weather)

    • Tuesday - Anything but a Backpack Day (bring your school supplies in anything...except a backpack!)

    • Wednesday - Wacky Hair Day & Festive Colours (red/green)

    • Thursday - Holiday/Christmas Sweater Day (wear a festive holiday sweater)

    • Friday - Pajama Day

Announcement from SchoolsPlus

• SchoolsPlus is happy to that registration for our Parenting in the Online World webinars is open.
  
  Parents can sign up for one of four dates between November and April to learn more about online risks and trends concerning children and youth. Any parents interested in participating in these webinars ca register online at ProtectKidsOnline.ca. 

BUS PLANNER

Families alread have received information about shifting any bussing notifications (cancellations or delays) to Bus Planner Delays which will begin on October 20th. This will ensure families are only receiving notifications for the bus routes that apply to their child(ren). Please see 

• Bus Planner Web

  • • The BusPlanner Web platform allows families to access their child(ren)’s bus information online, including route number, pickup/drop-off times and locations.

    • Families who sign up for this service will receive email and push notifications that are specific to their child(ren)’s bus route(s).

    • To register, visit: cbvrce.mybusplanner.ca click on Parent Portal and create account.

    • You can update your account with your cell number to receive SMS messages in the future

• Bus Planner Delays App

  • • The Bus Planner Delays app sends families push notifications that are specific to their child(ren)’s bus route(s).

    • It is free to download and allows users to select which route(s) they would like to receive notifications for. Download links: (Apple App Store) (Google Play Store)

    • CLICK HERE to watch an instructional video on using Bus Planner Delays

• Students are reminded to bring a refillable water bottle to school as we have several bottle filling stations located throughout the school for students and staff especially with the warmer weather.
  
  

• Families can visit https://cbvrce.mybusplanner.ca/TransportationEligibility to determine if students are eligible for bussing. If students are eligible for bussing, students and families should familiarize themselves with the route number(s) as well as pick-up and drop off times.