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A Mental Health Night on Digital Media Use

Please join us for an evening of information around digital media use and mental well-being for Grade 7 and 8 Students.

Register using the link below before May 11th 

bit.ly/yrmaple517

Welcome to Kindergarten

Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

at 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

You and your child entering JK in the Fall  are invited to participate in our kindergarten orientation. Come play with us and learn what Kindergarten is all about!

We look forward to seeing you and your child.

Parent Workshop - Dream Big!

Yearbook is now on sale! Order your copy today!

Summer Programs

It may still be cold and snowy outside, but it’s not too early to think about summer opportunities for students.

The York Region District School Board Summer Institute is a program that offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum for children and youth entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8.  Many students take advantage of these summer recreational and learning opportunities, which run weekly sessions from July 4th through August 11, 2017.  For more details, please visit the Summer Institute webpage.

As well, this summer the York Region District School Board is offering a summer school program for students currently in grades 7 and 8.  Offerings include grade 7 and 8 reinforcement programs in literacy and math, as well as grade 7 and 8 reinforcement programs in literacy and math for students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and for English Language Learners. Registration for these reinforcement programs is done through Career Cruising.

Kindergarten Registration for 2017-2018

Kindergarten Registration to Commence

January 20, 2017

Kindergarten registration will commence on January 20, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year. Registration forms are available on YRDSB’s website: www.yrdsb.ca. Children who turn four or five years old during 2017, live within the school boundary and whose parents are public school tax supporters will be

eligible to register for kindergarten. A kindergarten information session for parents is being planned for this spring. For more information please visit the YRDSB website or contact your local school.

Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game

On Tuesday, December 20th fun was had by all watching and playing in the Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game during the lunch hour. It was an intense set of games between the boys/girls teams vs. Michael Cranny Staff. The staff were ruthless and came out on top undefeated against the students. Better luck next time...

Arts Program at Baythorn PS

Grade 7 Historical Wax Museum

The Grade 7 team at M.C.E.S. would like to thank everyone who visited the Historical Wax Museum performance. It was a huge success! We greatly appreciated the maturity and respect that our student visitors demonstrated. The level of engagement from the students was made clear by the critical questions they asked. Also, thanks to all the staff and teachers who took time out of their busy class schedules to come visit the Wax Museum. The Grade 7 students had been working very hard for over a month on this, and though it was quite challenging we are VERY proud of the end result.

Written by: Genevieve K. & Daniel T.

Bus Cancellations

If the condition of the roads necessitates the cancellation of bus service, local radio stations will be informed as early as possible and will broadcast this information to the community. Please be advised that if buses are cancelled in the morning they will not run after school—regardless of the weather. Review your plans as to what your children will do in the event of late buses or cancellations. The following radio stations announce cancellations: 

AM 590      AM 640        AM 680      AM 1010    AM1050 AM 1530    AM 1540     FM 88.5      FM 90.3     FM 92.5     FM 93.1     FM 97.3      FM 98.1      FM 99.9      FM 100.7  

FM 104.5   FM 107.1  

You can also go to www.schoolbuscity.com

Winter has arrived and Oh the Fun!

According to TIME magazine, research shows that the average person spends 87 percent of their time in enclosed buildings and 6 percent of their time in enclosed vehicles. That’s a total of 93 percent of your life spent inside. So at Michael Cranny ES, we believe everyone needs to get more fresh air by spending more time outdoors – and there are many benefits you’ll receive by doing this, above and beyond the fresh air. The benefits are so great that you should strive to get outdoors virtually every day – even if it’s winter and the temperatures are low. Some of the benefits include boosting creativity and focus and improving your mood and self esteem. So come prepared to BE OUTSIDE!

All our students will be expected to be outside before, during and after school in all weather conditions (i.e., rain or shine, snow or heat).  Students need to come to school dressed to play outside during recesses.  Boots (for rain or snow), rain jackets, hats, mitts, scarves and snow pants will help make recess an enjoyable time.  It is advisable for children to keep extra pants and socks at school in case they get wet. To avoid adding to our clothing collection in the Lost and Found Bin, please be sure to label all articles of clothing.

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