News and Announcements

January 18, 2026

We are quickly into the third week of the new year and Monday, January 19th, 2026, is Day 1 on the Instructional Cycle.

As you are aware, skating starts this week with Grade 3 and Grade 4 set for 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 20th.  Students will leave the school at 10:00 AM and be back in time for their regular lunch hour.  Please ensure that all skaters are registered through NLSchools RYCOR and that the fee is paid through this online platform.

If you need assistance with RYCOR, please reach out to us and we will be happy to assist.

Parents with children registered for KinderStart are asked to note that an information session is taking place at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, in the school cafeteria.  This session is for adults only - children do not need to attend.  We will provide all of the details regarding our KinderStart program and schedules at that time.

Family Literacy Day in Canada for 2026 is on January 27th.  Watch your inboxes soon for full details on our Family Literacy activities with the theme, “Make Mealtime Family Learning Time.”

January 16, 2026

This is a reminder that skating sessions start next week with the first on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, for students in Grade 3 and Grade 4.

In preparation for skating, please complete the AHE Skating Consent Form 2026 through NLSchools RYCOR.

If you need assistance with RYCOR, please reach out to us and we will be happy to assist.

January 11, 2026

Welcome to the second week of school for this 2026 new year!  Monday, January 12th, 2026, is Day 2 on the Instructional Schedule.

On Friday, January 9th we provided information to families on the skating sessions that are set for the next several weeks.  In order to participate in the sessions, parents must have their children registered with NLSchools RYCOR and pay the associated fee through the platform.  You will need your child’s NLSchools student number to register with Rycor.

If you missed the information we sent out about skating and student numbers, please check your email archive.  If you still cannot find these messages, please contact us and we are very happy to assist.

Please note that skating sessions are for registered students only and do not include KinderStart.

It is winter and our students love to spend time outside.  Please ensure that your child comes to school each day with boots, snow pants, jackets, mittens, caps and perhaps a change of clothes so that they can fully participate in outdoor play.  Indoor footwear is required for use inside the building and for gym.

Parents with students registered for KinderStart are asked to note that there is a KinderStart Parent Information Session set for 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026.  At that time, we will provide detailed information on the KinderStart program and the sessions set for February 5th, March 5th, April 23rd and May 14th, 2026.

Jaunary 9, 2026

As an important part of our Healthy and Active Living program, we have booked skating sessions for students at Bay Arena.  In accordance with the schedule outlined below, there will be three sessions for each grade level.  We encourage you to consider your child’s participation in the program.

Skating sessions are scheduled as follows:

• Grade 5 and 6 - January 27, February 17 and March 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM

• Grade 3 and 4 - January 20, February 10 and March 10, 2026, at 10:30 AM

• Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 - February 3, March 3 and March 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM 

The fee for all three skating sessions is $20.00 per child. This will help cover the cost of busing and arena rental as well as the 4.5% surcharge required by NLSchools. The fee is charged as a lump sum for all skating sessions so when you consent to your child's participation a $20.00 levy will apply.  You will be prompted to pay the fee electronically after you provide consent.

The $20.00 fee is collected by NLSchools.  As referenced above, 4.5% of the fee is kept by NLSchools with the remaining funds transferred to All Hallows Elementary School to pay for busing and arena rental.  Upon request to us, refunds can be issued for any missed sessions and these will be processed electronically through Rycor and NLSchools.

In order to complete the AHE Skating Consent Form 2026 and submit the associated fee, parents must have an account set up with Rycor.  Children are not permitted to go skating until this is done.  NLSchools are no longer permitted to accept paper permission slips or e-transfers.

The skating sessions are for the students of All Hallows Elementary only.  Parents with students in Kindergarten are asked to ensure that an adult is present at Bay Arena to help out.  Parents of other children are encouraged to assist, especially if a child is not able to get skates on and off or if they require assistance on the ice.

Hockey sticks are not permitted and regulations set by Bay Arena require any person on the ice (adult or child) to wear skates and a CSA approved helmet for skating.  If you have any concerns about the required equipment, please contact Ms. Norman (angelanorman@nlschools.ca) as there are skates and helmets at the school for families to borrow.  Because we have a limited amount, our equipment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

In preparation for the skating sessions, please complete the AHE Skating Consent Form 2026 and submit payment.  The form and payment method can be found in your RYCOR student account under the Permission Forms tab.

On October 20th, 2025, we placed a brown envelope in each child’s book bag with a letter that contained the information required to register for NLSchools RYCOR and the NLSchools School Bus Parent Portal.

If you need assistance with the registration process, please check the information, please check the links.  You can also reach out to us and we will be happy to assist.

January 4, 2026

We hope that Santa was good to everyone and that relaxation was a top priority during the break.

With classes starting tomorrow, Monday, January 5th, 2026, it is Day 4 on the Instructional Schedule.

As we return to class, please note that Rainbow is available for food service and also remember to send indoor footwear and clothing suitable for outdoor play.

Thank you for your attention today.  We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early tomorrow!