May 19, 2025

We hope that you have enjoyed this long weekend.  With classes starting again on Tuesday, May 20th, it is Day 3 on the instructional schedule.

As you are aware, the Provincial Reading and Mathematics Assessment (PRMA) is a scheduled assessment set for students in Grade 3 and Grade 6.  PRMA is set to be administered at All Hallows Elementary on May 26th and 27th, 2025.

The folks at NLSchools are updating bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year.  Please watch for an important memo in book bags later this week with instructions on updating the bus portal for your student(s).

Teachers are in the process of planning year-end events for their grade level groups.  As these get set, you can view the dates through the calendar tab on our school website.  Please note that full information and consent forms will be sent to you well in advance of these planned events.

Grade 6 students will be visiting Amalgamated Academy in Bay Roberts for Grade 7 Orientation on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025. Parents with students in Grade 6 should find a memo in book bags tomorrow with information on this session.

Pirates! The Musical is set for staging on June 19th, 2025.  Tickets for this event which includes all students in Grade 5 and 6 will be available for purchase through our online ticketing portal starting on Sunday, June 1st, 2025.

May 11, 2025

As you are aware, Monday, May 12th, 2025, is a Staff Development day and there are no classes for students.  When we start classes again on Tuesday, May 13th, it will be Day 5 on the instructional schedule.

Kindergarten registration for all schools served by NL Schools is opening soon.  Please check the online registration page for information about the process and the documents required.  Parents with children in schools on the Avalon are asked to note that the registration portal will be available on May 14th and 15th, 2025.  Children must be five (5) years of age on or before December 31st, 2026, in order to register.

The Provincial Reading and Mathematics Assessment (PRMA) is a scheduled assessment set for students in Grade 3 and Grade 6.  It is administered by the Department of Education to gather data on student achievement.

PRMA is set to be administered at All Hallows Elementary on May 26th and 27th, 2025.  Please see the files attached in email and click HERE for complete information on this assessment.

Teachers are in the process of planning year-end events for their grade level groups.  As these get set, you can view the dates through the calendar tab on our school website.  Please note that full information and consent forms will be sent to you well in advance on these planned events.

Our annual Kindergarten Celebration is set for the afternoon on Thursday, June 12th, 2025.  Parents with children in Kindergarten will receive the details on this event from their child’s teacher.

Pirates! The Musical is set for staging on June 19th, 2025.  Tickets for this event which includes all students in Grade 5 and 6 will be available for purchase soon through our online ticketing portal.  Stay tuned!

Monday, May 19th, 2025 the Victoria Day Holiday.  It is a school holiday and typically marks the first long weekend of the camping season.  Enjoy and be safe!

May 4, 2025

We hope that you had a good weekend.  As classes begin again, Monday, May 5th, 2025, is Day 6 on the Instructional Schedule.

Please keep in mind that classes begin each day with the opening of our doors at 8:15 AM.  There are important homeroom and instructional activities that students miss if they check in after this time.  Attendance is taken during homeroom, lunch orders are processed and teachers review homework assignments.  Start-up is an important time of the day and if your child is missing because they are late, it can result in problems down the road.  Punctuality is an important life skill - for school and for work.  Let’s start where it all begins and establish good habits that last a lifetime!

Students require footwear for outdoor and indoor use and a change of footwear from outdoor to indoor is required inside the building.  Indoor footwear must be appropriate for gymnasium use and is normally in the form of a laced sneaker that the child will learn how to tie.  Learning to tie a shoelace is an important skill and we encourage students to practice.  Please support the development of this important life skill at home. 

School rules are bus rules.  Please ensure that footwear worn on the ride to school meets the expectations.  Outdoor footwear that fits firmly on the foot is required for use on the bus, the playground and all school activities.  Every day we see an injury because of inappropriate footwear.  Please understand that crocs, flip-flops and slides do not meet the requirements as footwear appropriate for school and must stay at home.

Last week we mentioned that back to school means living in and contributing to a safe, caring, healthy and socially just learning environment.  While our school expectations have not changed, in recent days there has been a rash of behaviors from some students that are not appropriate and out of place in an environment of young learners.  Please be assured that inappropriate behaviors by students will not be tolerated and solutions to problems experienced at school will include parents.

Everyone needs to understand that problems at school are not solved through social media channels.  They are solved in face-to-face interactions between school personnel and the parents and children involved.  If you have concerns about matters involving your child at school, please reach out to us and give our problem solving strategies a chance to work before you decide to criticize on social media.  Let’s all work together to make the learning environment at All Hallows Elementary School safe for everyone.

Parents with children in KinderStart are asked to note that the last session for the school year is set for Thursday, May 8th, 2025.  There are no regular KIndergarten classes on May 8th.

On Friday, May 9th, 2025, Ms Mercer will be taking the Fiddlers and Recorder Ensemble to the Avalon Mall for  a performance.  We wish them well and thank Ms. Mercer for her dedication to the students involved in this aspect of the Music program at your school.

Sunday, May 11th, 2025, is celebrated as Mother’s Day and we wish all who celebrate the love of caring parents a very happy day!

Please be advised that Monday, May 12th, 2025, is a Staff Development day here at All Hallows Elementary School.  There are no classes for students.

April 27, 2025

We hope that you have enjoyed the Easter Break and that this finds you refreshed, excited and energized to take on the next nine weeks of school.  As we slide into the last part of the school year, Monday, April 28th, 2025, is Day 1 on the Instructional Schedule.

In transitioning back to school, please be reminded of our opening and closing times, expectations for indoor footwear appropriate for gymnasium use and routines associated with student drop off in the morning and pick up at the end of the school day.  Back to school means living in and contributing to a safe, caring, healthy and socially just learning environment.  We will build on already taught concepts and continue to support regulation appropriate for students in a Kindergarten to Grade 6 learning environment.

National Volunteer Week in Canada for 2025 is from April 27th to May 3rd. The theme for this year is "Volunteers Make Waves," highlighting the positive impact of volunteers across the country.  Thank you, thank you to everyone who volunteers to make a positive difference in the lives of others, especially the young learners here at All Hallows Elementary School.

Parents with children in Kindergarten are asked to note that the deadline to order Kindergarten Celebration Shirts is April 30th, 2025.

Parents with children in KinderStart are asked to note that the last session for the school year is set for Thursday, May 8th, 2025.  There are no regular Kindergarten classes on May 8th.