Duncan J. Schoular Public School
41 McGill Street South K7A 3M9 Smiths Falls, ON, Canada

Don't forget to bring your indoor running shoes and water bottles on Monday!! See you soon!

The greatest conjunction of the 21st Century is coming up shortly. At 9:21:21 this evening it will be the 21st second, of the 21st minute, of the 21st hour, of the 21st day, of the 21st year of the 21st century.

We would like to welcome our in-person learners back to school on Monday, January 25th. The attached letter is posted on our Duncan J. Schoular Website (http://djschoular.ucdsb.on.ca/) at the following link http://djschoular.ucdsb.on.ca/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx and is being sent via myfamilyroom to our families. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 613-283-1367 (8:30-4:00 p.m.).

Merry Christmas to our Falcon Families! Stay safe everyone!

With the Ontario Ministry of Education's announcement today about school re-openings across Southern Ontario, it means different opening dates for schools within the #UCDSB since we're located among two separate public health units. Please see this update outlining when our schools are scheduled to re-open for in-person learning: bit.ly/3c3vt0T

Here are some of the decorated doors this week. They were judged for creativity, festivity and presentation by our student council co-chairs. All doors were within a half or 1 point. Room 206, 213 and 109 received the highest scores. Well done everyone!

Thank you to our Duncan J. Schoular School Council for the yummy ice cream sandwiches for our students and staff this week. A delicious treat enjoyed by all. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.

Thank you to the Smiths Falls Free Methodist Church (SFFMC) for supporting a Subway Lunch for our students and staff this week and purchasing popcorn for our students who watched a movie with their classes as part of our Pyjama and Comfy Clothes Spirit Day on Friday, December 18th. Wishing you a wonderful holiday!

Even more spirit!

Pyjama And Comfy Clothes Spirit Day Continued

Just a friendly reminder to all our NON-DIGITAL learners that your packages are ready for pick-up today!

Our community health partners, The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, have indicated this evening that parents should use the provincial screening tool that was updated today. If your child passes the screening they can attend school, even if they are waiting for test results. http://ow.ly/JdGa50BHhWd

We would like to recognize Mary- Lynn Durant for supporting our students safe arrival and departure each school day at Duncan J. Schoular. Mary-Lynn recently celebrated 10 years as our Crossing Guard at the corner of Chambers and McGill. Congratulations Mary-Lynn from the students, staff and families of Duncan J. Schoular!

The number of #UCDSB staff away with COVID-19 symptoms, self-isolating or awaiting test results is increasing. Approx. 500 subs are needed most days. If we can't secure adequate staff, schools will be forced to cancel classes or close temporarily. Read on: https://bit.ly/3l1pc7f

We are inviting students and staff to wear orange tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30th.

One of our students enjoyed the sensory walk in the hall this week. Well done Harley!

Due to the heightened state we find ourselves in these days, we want to inform you that the ambulance responded to a situation at Duncan J. Schoular this afternoon. We want to reassure you that this is not COVID 19 related. A member of our school community is receiving care and the immediate family members have been contacted.

Leeds, Grenville, & Lanark District Health Unit Fact Sheet if your child has symptoms while at school.

In-person learning, synchronous learning, digital and non-digital asynchronous learning these terms are new to a lot of people and so are these learning models. This video will help explain what each model is about and what to expect. #remotelearning

Make health screening part of your morning routine using the new provincial COVID-19 health screening tool. This interactive tool is voluntary, but can help parents decide if their child should attend school: https://bit.ly/33GzbHS.

Here’s an update on back to school in the UCDSB, including the new provincial health screening tool: https://bit.ly/35YjxKT.

Happy Birthday this week to our Duncan J. Schoular Students.

The #UCDSB will be using MS Teams and D2L-Virtual Classroom for learning in classrooms. This letter explains how these tools will be used and how staff will be protecting the privacy of our students: https://bit.ly/35PuUEP.

The COVID-19 Screening Tool, created by our health units is a helpful tool to work into the morning routine. Use the online version (https://bit.ly/2RrGRYP) or print the PDF (https://bit.ly/3c0Zb4v).

Working with our local health units & families will be an important part of keeping our students safe. Please read the parent/guardian letter from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit and The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit. It has some helpful info on what families can do to keep their child safe, what to do if someone becomes ill or tests positive at school, and who to call with questions: https://bit.ly/2FwVGH0.

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Here is a video which will give you some information about start up this year. Teachers have or are still reaching out to connect with families who have students returning to school or who are participating in synchronous learning. We look forward to seeing students beginning tomorrow, Friday, September 11th (Last Name A-G), Monday, September 14th (Last Name H-P) and Tuesday, September 15th (Last Name Q-Z). ... All Parent(s)/Guardian(s) who are signed up for myfamilyroom received this communication through email. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) who have chosen Asynchronous Digital or Non-Digital Learning for their child/ren will be receiving an email from the Board with more information in the coming days. If you have not signed up for myfamilyroom, please do so to get important information directly from the Board and the school. (myfamilyroom.ca) Thank you for your patience and understanding as we return to school this year. Ms. Staples and Mr. Pratt

REMINDER: We are welcoming students back to school this week! See the calendar to double check your start date. Find more information on the #UCDSB Return to School plan here: https://bit.ly/30U4BdI.

We are just a week away from welcoming students back to school and we are excited for their return. There's been lots of work happening behind the scenes within the UCDSB and with our public health units to make sure the return to school is a safe one. Read today's update to parents/guardians for details: http://ow.ly/gjgf50BiGFu