Good afternoon ESG families,

Please note our weekly reminder for January 29-February 2^nd:

No school

There’s no school on Friday, February 2^nd.

Festival du Voyageur 

We are thrilled to announce that the Festival du Voyageur celebrations are just around the corner. We are looking forward to a week filled with joy, cultural enrichment, and community spirit! Here's a glimpse of the exciting activities planned for the festivities:

February 21st - Presentation and assembly with Tibert et Douzie

We will be starting Wednesday on a high note with a special presentation and assembly featuring the lively duo, Tibert et Douzie. This promises to be an engaging and entertaining experience for our school to celebrate together!

February 22nd - Pancake Breakfast 

We will be starting the day with a pancake breakfast for the whole school. PM Kindergarten students will also be given the opportunity to participate in the afternoon. We are in need of volunteers. Please see below to find how you can help support this activity.  

*Volunteer Opportunity: Pancake Breakfast

To make our pancake breakfast a delightful experience for all, we are seeking parent volunteers! If you're interested in contributing to this event, please sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044FACA92CA2F94-47311513-festival. Your support is invaluable, and we appreciate your dedication to making our school community vibrant and engaging.

*Important Information: Food Sensitivities and Allergies 

We are conscious of food sensitivities and allergies, and it is our priority to ensure that all students can participate in the event. If your child has any dietary restrictions (besides nuts), kindly let us know by calling the school or emailing Lise McKellar at lise.mckellar@lrsd.net.  Your cooperation will help us plan accordingly, ensuring a safe and inclusive celebration for everyone.

February 23rd - Festival Activities in the Gym 

We end the week with a vibrant atmosphere of Festival du Voyageur activities in the gym. 

We encourage all students to participate by wearing Festival du Voyageur attire all week long for our various activities.  (plaid shirts, moccasins, ceinture fléchée)  Hé ho!  If you are saying “My child doesn’t have any Festival du Voyageur attire” no worries, we have you covered!  See below to find out how you can get your attire.

Festival du voyageur merchandise

In the spirit of the festivities and its rich history, we are offering students and their families the opportunity to buy official Festival merchandise.  Proudly wear the colours of the Festival and support the French-Manitoban culture! Attached is our order form (see page two for pictures of merchandise).  If you require a hard copy of the order form, please contact the office. Cheque payable to École St. Germain or exact change only. Deadline: Wednesday, January 30th by 4pm – no late orders will be accepted.

We encourage you to mark these dates on your calendar, sign up to volunteer if you can, and join us for a weekend of cultural exploration and community bonding. Let's come together to make this Festival du Voyageur celebration a truly memorable experience for all.

Lunch fees

A reminder that the second term of lunch fees are due on Thursday, February 1st.  The second payment of $60 applies to families who have not already paid fees in full.  Please check the parent portal for any outstanding fees. (see instructions attached)  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

ÉSG PAC hot lunch program for students in Grades 1 - 5:

The next hot lunch date will be Thursday, February 8th and will be a Domino's pizza lunch. Orders can be completed online using the Munchalunch  program. The cut-off date for ordering will be Wednesday, January 31st at 11:59pm. Parents wishing to volunteer can click on the volunteer tab in the program. If you have any questions about ordering then please contact Lisa at esg.hotlunch@gmail.com.

Kindergarten information evening

As we begin to prepare for the 2024-25 school year, École St. Germain is pleased to share information about our Kindergarten Information Evening that will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, February 12^th, 2024.

Registering for Kindergarten is an exciting time for families, and we look forward to meeting you and working with your child.  We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have about the French Immersion program and Early Education in the Louis-Riel School Division.

Registering for the Information Evening

To help us better prepare for the evening, we are asking parents to register as soon as possible, by clicking on the link below.  

Click here to register for the February 16th Kindergarten Information Evening

During the information evening, we will be:

• Sharing information related to what you can expect from our Kindergarten programs (philosophy, overview typical day, etc.).  Please note that Kindergarten is a "half-day" program at École St. Germain. 
• Providing more information about the French Immersion program from K-12.
• Sharing more information related to the registration process.
• Answering questions.

Please note that online registration for kindergarten will be open on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 through Friday, March 22nd, 2024. 

For more information, you can also access the Kindergarten Information Night 2023 information on the divisional website.

If you have any questions, please contact us at the school (204)254-0120.

We look forward to meeting you on February 12^th!   

Student Drop Off

We ask that families respect all traffic and parking laws during pick-up and drop-off, including in the St. Timothy’s parking lot.  This includes reducing speed and refraining from making U-turns and drop offs in the front loop. In addition, please remember that the staff parking lot is not an area for student drop off. When walking to the school from the Church parking lot, please do not cut across the staff parking lot. It is a busy place at both times of day and we have noticed an increase in students and parents cutting across the parking lot. School and staff driving at the end of the lot to park are not expecting kids and adults to dart out between cars! Thank you for taking the small detour around the parking lot. These requests are made with the well-being and safety of our staff and students in mind.