Queen Victoria Home and School Council
1376 Victoria Ave N8X 1P1 Windsor, ON, Canada

Sharing this message sent out via email from Principal Meloche: Hi Queen Victoria Face to Face Families! As this year continues to evolve we continue to prepare for the possibility to pivot to remote learning for possible school closures. Please review all the material below as we have some items that affect students, staff and parents. We want to gauge the number of students that would need devices should we close. We would ask that all families in need of technology fill i...n the questionnaire by next Wednesday, Nov. 25th. We have included resources to help access technology at home. 1. Below is the link to a parent survey about technology needs. This questionnaire is for students that do not have access to technology. We encourage one response for each child as in the event of school closures we will endeavour to provide devices for each child in a family. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx 2. Attached is a resource for our families. These are a series of short videos that will help our families to access technology. This is also on the Board website under the scrolling stories called E-Learning Support. The attachment could also be shared through Edsby or email. Parents Troubleshooting Guide to Accessing Technology.pdf Thank you for reading this lengthy message! Tammy Meloche, Queen Victoria Public School

Deadline to register is November 3rd and all classes are being offered virtually this year.

Stay up-to-date with all Windsor-Essex County Health Unit protocols for students with symptoms of COVID-19 by following the screening tools online. Tools and protocols are revised and updated frequently, so continue to check for updated information. (Updated 10/10) https://bit.ly/373jhef

To allow for planning and preparation, the deadline to request a change in learning model for students will be Monday, October 19th, today. Parents/guardians of students may submit their request to change from the current learning model to: in-person learning, online/virtual learning, or paper/correspondence packages. The re-entry date will be November 9thfor elementary students. This form is only required if you are requesting a change for your child’s model of learning. Y...ou do not have to fill out the form if you would like your child to remain in their current model of learning. The form below will be open until later today, Monday, October 19th at 4pm (or visit publicboard.ca). No changes will be accommodated after the October 19th date for elementary and secondary students for this quadmester. https://register.publicboard.ca/RequestForChange Another opportunity to change your model for the 2020-21 school year will occur in January 2021.

Save the date! Queen Victoria Virtual Book Fair is coming November 23rd-Nov 30th. https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5149514

Today the Learning Model Change Request Form becomes available on the board website. You only need to fill out this form if you want a change from your current learning model. Visit https://www.publicboard.ca/Pages/default.aspx#/= You will need your child's student number which is found in Edsby in the bottom right-hand corner of the student's page.

Please read the following message from today's morning announcements: "To allow enough time for planning and preparation the date for changing a student's model of learning has been moved. The new date is October 19th. Parents will be using a Request for Change form that will be located on the Board website. Parents will have to provide their child’s student number, first name, last name, and date of birth for the form to work. There will be a separate form used for elementar...y and secondary students. Parents will only need to fill out the form if they are requesting a change for their child’s model of learning. The form will be open on the Board website from Wednesday, October 14st and will close on Monday, October 19th at 4pm. The re-entry dates for students will be November 9th in elementary and November 12th in secondary. Parent’s will be asked if they want to move to in-person, remote/virtual or paper packages in elementary and in-person or remote/virtual in secondary. To minimize disruption for students and staff, no changes will be accommodated after the October 19th date for this quadmester. Another opportunity will be provided to parents to change their child’s model of learning for the 2020-21 school year in January 2021." See more

From The QV Morning Announcements on Edsby:

2020/21 school calendar is available for download.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ekPKiL6CTI&feature=youtu.be

Updated plan with new dates.

Back to school questions? Everyone seems to have questions about back to school plans. If you have questions, especially ones that are specific to Queen Victoria, please post them here and we will do our best to get them answered by the school administration. Everything seems to be changing and there are many unknowns so any answers we post should be considered to be unofficial, but we will do our best to dig up as much information as possible for you.

QVPS Renovation Updates The renovation work on the school will not be completed in time for back to school. They are trying to get the outside done and all the electrical but there will still be renovation inside through November. Hopefully it won't take as long as the bathrooms did last year. The contractors are required to return the outside of the school back to the state it was in before the renovations started, so we expect trees, landscaping, and the play equipment wi...ll be restored 100%. If you have any questions, please post them and we will do our best to get them answered.

Edsby Message From Principal Mrs. T. Meloche: Hi Everyone, I hope you are well. The reopening plan for the school board is on the board website. It's very important that you read the plan so that you are informed about what we are all required to do. Embedded in the plan is a survey link for you to decide if you want your child(ren) to do face to face learning or online learning. Please check the dates for changing your mind once you have made this decision. Please know that... we are waiting for them to fix the survey link right now. https://www.publicboard.ca//Back%20to%20School%20Board%20R Please share this information with anyone that you may know who attends our school as there are deadlines. Thank you and be well! T. Meloche Attached file(s) accessible through Edsby: Click here to view/reply to this message in Edsby. To Log in to Edsby Your Edsby server address is: publicboard.edsby.com You will need this address to log in to your Edsby account on the web or in the Edsby mobile app.

Unfortunately due to the Coronavirus situation your Home and School Association will not be running the Lego Robotics club this year. There are too many unknowns and we do not have the planning capacity to create the sort of safety protocols it would require. Sorry for all those who have supported our club in the past. We will return as soon as it is safe to do so.

Attention Parents and Guardians: The Greater Essex County District School Boards Parent Involvement Committee (GECPIC) is accepting applications for parent/guardian members for the 2020-2021 school year. The purpose of the Greater Essex County Parent Involvement Committee (GECPIC) is to support, encourage and enhance parent involvement at the Board level to support improved student achievement and well-being. The Greater Essex Country District School Board supports the vis...ion of parents/guardians as both valued partners and active participants in their childrens education. The Greater Essex County Parent Involvement Committee shall achieve its purpose by: Providing information and advice on parent/guardian engagement to the Board; Communicating with and supporting school councils of the Board; and Undertaking activities to help parents/guardians of pupils of the Board support their childrens learning at home and at school. The Greater Essex County Parent Involvement Committee currently meets on the fourth Tuesday of October, November, January, February, April & May. Meetings are scheduled from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Additional information about GECPIC can be found on our websites at: https://www.publicboard.ca//GECParentIn/Pages/default.aspx Applications for GECPIC membership for the 2020-2021 school year will be completed on-line through . The deadline for application is June 14, 2020. Application Forms in alternate languages can be found on the boards website at: https://www.publicboard.ca//GECParentIn/Pages/default.aspx To submit an application click here: Parent Application 2020-2021

Graduation 2020 The GECDSB appreciates the importance and recognizes the value of a graduation ceremony to celebrate students achievements in school. The act o...f gathering to acknowledge that success is a significant confirmation by the community of the milestone. However, due to the need to maintain distance from one another during the COVI-19 emergency, a traditional convocation is not possible. The Class of 2020 will still be provided the experience, but in a dramatically different format. Each school will be producing a video graduation which will include many of the familiar elements including official remarks, a valedictory address and the announcement of student awards. The video will be broadcast on YouTube at the time and the day previously arranged, prior to the school closures. Students and families will be receiving notification from their school as a reminder. The distribution of diplomas and certificates will be determined at a later time at each school. See more

Physical health and wellbeing is just as important as mental health and wellbeing. School Mental Health Ontario has resources to help students, educators, families and more. Visit their website if you or someone you know may need a little extra support. https://bit.ly/3c2XqmJ

Need a little online assistance? You dont need to be a tech wiz to use Edsby, and we have online resources to help you login and use Edsby. https://bit.ly/2KZVAqZ

Reaching Ahead 2020 - a summer learning opportunity for current GECDSB Grade 8 students

Parents & Guardians - we have posted a comprehensive resource document to support you with Distance Learning - https://bit.ly/2zVtbje

Weekly study goals have been released by the school board for home learning. We are waiting on direction for homes that do not have internet access. https://www.publicboard.ca//HomeStudya/Pages/default.aspx

Some more resouces being shared by the Ministry:

The School Board has closed the Queen Victoria school grounds and has a security company patrolling to keep everyone off.

Don't forget, we are more than just a school - we are a community. If anyone has questions, or suggestions, or needs help in any way, please reach out. If we stick together, we are going to come through this stronger than ever. Please post your questions, problems and ideas and we will do our best to put you in touch with someone who can help.

Do your kids enjoy music? Are they getting tired of Netflix? The Detroit Symphony is broadcasting concerts for free while school is out. https://www.dso.org/

Audible is free while school is out. Thousands of audio books are available: https://stories.audible.com/discovery

Lots of good resources being shared for learning at home: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com//list-of-education-compani/ https://www.weareteachers.com/best-math-websites/... https://www.prnewswire.com//scholastic-creates-free-open-a https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-t

Reminder Parent Council/Home and School Association Meeting will be held tomorrow Thursday, March 12th at 500pm in the staff room. All are welcome to attend.Reminder Parent Council/Home and School Association Meeting will be held tomorrow Thursday, March 12th at 500pm in the staff room. All are welcome to attend.

The School Board received an award recently on behalf of the City of Windsor for heritage preservation for all the work that was done to renovate Queen Victoria and keep it serviceable for decades to come. Just a few years ago, Queen Victoria was slated for closure by the Board. The parents of our community stood up and made it clear that the school was at the heart of their community, that it was special, and that it was worth the time and money to renovate it and keep it o...pen for the next generation. Together, the trustees, school board, school administrators, skilled contractors, and the provincial government came together to spend millions of dollars and perform the necessary renovations to keep the school open: repairing the foundation, rebuilding the gym, renovating the bathrooms, plaster, paint, updated lighting, and more. There is still much more to be done. But the Home and School Association would like to thank each and every parent who showed up at meetings, handed out flyers, called their trustee, and generally made it clear that closing the school was not an option for this community. You made a difference! Thank you to the Queen Victoria community.

We expect all GECDSB schools to be open every day this week. There are no rotating one-day strikes scheduled in our Board March 2 - 6.. All updates will be posted on our website - http://publicboard.ca as soon as we have any information to share.

No planned strike days this week Feb 24-28th 2020.

A Labour Update has been posted with details of Friday, Feb. 21st strike day - http://bit.ly/2lGKkqf

Labour update with information on rotating strikes this week (Feb. 10-14) by ETFO and OSSTF. Read the update posted on February 9th. https://www.publicboard.ca//LabourNego/Pages/default.aspx

Hey Express Fans! There are LIMITED tickets available at the WFCU Centre Box Office on Saturday Feb. 8th! Be sure to be there starting at 11am to secure your se...ats! Solidarity Night is FREE for the entire Windsor-Essex Community on Monday, February 17th, thanks to the Local Windsor Unions and Community Leaders!!! . . . #WindsorExpress #BounceBack #NBLC9 See more

Get your strike rebate! The Ontario Government is offering compensation to parents who incur additional childcare costs as a result of the Teachers Union's strikes. Apply for yours today! Eligible parents of children up to age 12 (Grade 7), or up to age 21 for children and youth with special needs, in a publicly funded school, qualify for:... $60 per day for children aged 0 to 6 who are not yet enrolled in school, but attend a school-based child care centre that is required to close on account of a strike $40 per day for students in junior (JK) or senior kindergarten (SK) $25 per day for students in grades 1 to 7 $40 total per day for students in JK to Grade 12 (or aged 21 and under) with special needs

An update has been posted on the GECDSB Labour Negotiations page on our website - http://bit.ly/2lGKkqf

Attention Parents:

Parent Council/ Home and School Association Meeting will be held this week on Thursday, January 23rd at 500pm in the staff room. As always, all are welcome.Parent Council/ Home and School Association Meeting will be held this week on Thursday, January 23rd at 500pm in the staff room. As always, all are welcome.

Free upcoming seminars.....

Thanks to all the students, staff and families who helped support the Downtown Mission and the Welcome Centres food banks!