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Dear École Varennes Families, 

As we wrap up our second week of school, we want to thank you for your continued support and engagement. It’s been a busy and exciting week filled with learning, connection, and community-building. Below are some important updates and reminders: 

Changing Weather   

As temperatures begin to drop and the weather begins to change, we ask that you familiarize yourself with cold weather procedures and expectations (please see attached letter). Ensuring students are dressed appropriately for the season is essential for their comfort and safety. Please note that we also play outside in light rain. Please ensure that your child has access to rain boots, a raincoat or umbrella. A change of pants or socks may be a good idea! 

Street Safety Reminder 

While we do have crossing guards at the beginning and end of the day, it has been brought to our attention that several vehicles have been observed running red lights near the school. We kindly ask all families to exercise extra caution when crossing the street, especially during drop-off and pick-up times. Safety is a shared responsibility, and your vigilance helps keep our students safe. A reminder that pick up and drop off of students happens on Varennes Avenue. Families are asked to remain in the vehicle to drop off and exit the lot when done to avoid additional congestion. No vehicles dropping off students shall access the North staff parking lot at any time. NO PICKUP OR DROP OFF OF STUDENTS IS PERMITTED IN THE BACK LANES ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL. 

Parent Portal –  

Please see the attached instructions for accessing the Parent Portal and School Cash. This platform is a valuable tool for staying informed about your child’s progress, attendance, and school updates. If you need assistance logging in, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Note that we do not have access to personalized passwords.  

Family Night – 

We’re very excited to invite you to our upcoming Family Night and PCC (Parent and Caregiver Committee) Meeting on September 25th! Family Night is from 5:00-6:30 followed by the PCC Meeting at 6:30. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with staff, meet other families, and celebrate our school community. Please keep an eye out for more details which will be shared soon. The theme will be Truth and Reconciliation; a light snack will be offered and fun activities related to the theme will be available for families to explore. We are very excited to welcome you to the school for our first Family Night of the year!  

Orange Shirt Orders –

In preparation for Orange Shirt Day, we are organizing shirt orders to support awareness and reconciliation. Please note that you may purchase an orange shirt for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation via SchoolCash. The story has also been posted on the 91̽»¨app website, please click  for more information.