November 23, 2021

Dear Enniskillen staff & families, 

As previously communicated, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has made the decision, in consultation with Durham Region Health Department, to close the school to in-person learning until at least December 2.  We will keep families and staff updated of any changes to this date, but anticipate the return to in-person learning on Friday, December 3. 

Through our work with DRHD we have also been informed of three additional cases of COVID-19 at our school today. The identity of the individuals is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.

Durham Region Health Department has investigated and they have determined that the individuals were not at school while they were infectious.

All students and staff should continue to self-monitor for COVID-19 signs and symptoms. If symptoms develop, get tested as soon as possible. COVID-19 symptoms include fever (temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius or greater), chills, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, changes to taste or smell. Children under 18 may also experience nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Adults over 18 may experience symptoms of fatigue (generally feeling unwell or tired), or muscle aches and pain. Other symptoms may include sore throat, runny nose, stuffy nose, abdominal pain, headache, pink eye or decreased appetite.

For more information about COVID-19, please visit www.durham.ca/COVID19.

If staff or students develop one or more symptoms, immediately self-isolate, and get tested at a local COVID-19 Assessment Centre at covidswab.lh.ca . If you are unable to self refer online follow up with Durham Health Connection Line (DHCL) at 1-800-841-2729.

Follow these steps to help protect yourself from COVID-19:

• wear a non-medical mask or face covering
• wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• sneeze and cough into your sleeve
• avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
• avoid contact with people who are sick
• stay home and self-isolate if you are sick
• use physical distancing
•  self screen daily 
• get vaccinated for COVID-19, if eligible

For COVID-19 information in different languages, please click here.

We will let families know of any further developments. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Valerie Le Drew

Principal

Subject:  

 November 27, 2021 

Dear Enniskillen Staff & Families,

As previously communicated, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has made the decision, in consultation with Durham Region Health Department, to close the school to in-person learning until at least December 2.  We will keep families and staff updated of any changes to this date, but anticipate the return to in-person learning on Friday, December 3.  

Through our work with DRHD we have also been informed of two additional cases of COVID-19 at our school today. The identity of the individuals is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. We wish them a full and speedy recovery. 

Anyone who is considered a close contact has been notified through a separate message.  

 All students and staff should continue to self-monitor for COVID-19 signs and symptoms. If symptoms develop, get tested as soon as possible. COVID-19 symptoms include fever (temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius or greater), chills, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, changes to taste or smell. Children under 18 may also experience nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Adults over 18 may experience symptoms of fatigue (generally feeling unwell or tired), or muscle aches and pain. Other symptoms may include sore throat, runny nose, stuffy nose, abdominal pain, headache, pink eye or decreased appetite. 

  For more information about COVID-19, please visit www.durham.ca/COVID19. 

  If staff or students develop one or more symptoms, immediately self-isolate, and get tested at a local COVID-19 Assessment Centre at covidswab.lh.ca . If you are unable to self refer online follow up with Durham Health Connection Line (DHCL) at 1-800-841-2729. 

Follow these steps to help protect yourself from COVID-19: 

• wear a non-medical mask or face covering 
• wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer 
• sneeze and cough into your sleeve 
• avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth 
• avoid contact with people who are sick 
• stay home and self-isolate if you are sick 
• use physical distancing 
•  self screen daily  
• get vaccinated for COVID-19, if eligible 

For COVID-19 information in different languages, please click here. 

We will let families know of any further developments. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Sincerely, 

Valerie Le Drew 
Principal 

MJ HOBBS SCHOOL COUNCIL IS HAPPY TO WELCOME AUBREY NORONHA!

~joining us will be our Hampton and Enniskillen Parent Community as well

Our speaker today is Aubrey Noronha (like Corona) from HelloHope.ca. Aubrey is a recognized Safe Schools, Mental Health and Anti-Racism Speaker who is touring many school boards within Ontario slowly making his away across different parts of the country with his "2022 Make Hope Viral Tour". As a child & youth counsellor and seasoned Restorative Practice facilitator, Aubrey has worked with youth, families and professionals in government, schools, prisons, and treatment facilities for over 17 years. As a former Crisis Negotiator within the justice system and Critical Incident Stress Management facilitator serving those impacted by terrorism and other traumatic events, Aubrey will leave students and adults feeling encouraged and equipped to make their school and community safer one day and one decision at a time. Aubrey is also a recording artist. He has sung duets with Adele, Foo Fighters and John Legend...... while listening to them on his Bluetooth speaker. He's got a lot of hope for us here at M.J. Hobbs, Enniskillen, and Hampton and is here virtually from Ajax, Ontario.

"Colour Blind? 1.0" PARENT NIGHT @ MJ Hobbs, Enniskillen, and Hampton
Monday, February 7 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/okj-gbna-vjo
Or dial: ‪(CA) +1 647-734-5780 PIN: ‪266 807 482#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/okj-gbna-vjo?pin=5084138408347

The following link is for a letter in English with instructions for opening and accessing the KPR Daily Screening Tool in multiple languages. At the bottom of the document there is also a link to Google Slides with Visual COVID symptoms and guidelines for students explained in multiple languages. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rpm3AYESk09RtZ5Dt0pFMb2I1VrNycWQe5PB7i9Xa1c/edit?usp=sharing

The link below will load the KPR Daily Screening Tool directly into Google Translate, which should allow parents/guardians to translate to the language of their choice.  

https://docs-google-com.translate.goog/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAYRB8qFPfPEbx1knMWBEN1XyoSHQ42WOvW9XzTYn6gpur4w/viewform?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Welcome to Kindergarten in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board!

We're looking forward to welcoming new Kindergarten students to our local public schools this September. Kindergarten teachers and Early Childhood Educators work together to provide safe, inclusive, engaging programming where students learn through play.

Visit our website at www.kprschools.ca/kindergarten to register online for the 2022-23 school year.

Enniskillen Public School - PIZZA DAY is back!!! 

We will be offering Domino’s Pizza once a week during the first nutrition break, every Thursday starting April 7th through to June 23rd, 2022. 

Enniskillen will be partnering with Healthy Hunger to give parents a more streamlined approach to ordering.  You can view your child’s upcoming pizza lunches and place orders. All of our pizza days for the school year have been added.  You can choose to pay for all pizza days for the remainder of the year or as many as you like at a time. You have up to 5 days prior to each pizza lunch date to place your order. You also have the flexibility of canceling or making changes to your orders up to 5 days prior to the actual Pizza Lunch Day (cut off time is 11:59 pm on the Saturday prior).

Domino’s are following strict COVID protocols and contact is minimized from their kitchens to the students. Options available will be 2 Cheese Slices or 2 Pepperoni Slices and will be individually packaged.

To access Healthy Hunger and set up your students account please click the following link www.healthyhunger.ca.

Hello Enniskillen Families,

We wanted to take this time to review the neat fundraising initiatives we have going on!  We try to pick fundraising initiatives that are useful for our school families and that help raise money to fund school equipment, books, events, etc.   

FlipGive is a fun fundraiser that provides cash back to our Enniskillen Public School Team simply by shopping for the items you already need and want!  FlipGive has a 0% platform fee and there are a tonne of participating retailers such as Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Amazon, Under Armour, Old Navy and much more! For a full list of retailers linked with FlipGive you can view the attachment. 

To use FlipGive please join our Enniskillen Public School FlipGive team by going to  https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?joincode=M34T3H  OR enter code: M34T3H!

You can see how our team is doing or invite your friends and family to shop using this link you can visit https://www.flipgive.com/teams/286605)

Here’s a video on how FlipGive works if you would like more information visit https://www.flipgive.com/how-it-works

Mabel’s labels is another fundraising initiative that the school is running.  This one will help to keep your children’s items organized at school, in the home and at summer camp!  From Daycare to Medical Alerts, there are great products to organize and identify your kid’s stuff! The school benefits by earning 20% of the sale of every purchase!!

Go to campaigns.mabelslabels.ca and search for “Enniskillen Public School (Enniskillen)” from the list. Anyone can support our fundraiser, so please share with your friends and family.

Enniskillen Public School is fundraising with Plantables to raise funds for school yard enhancement & technology needs in the school.

There are so many options to create your perfect garden and these plants are organically grown and non-gmo. Order your garden now at www.plantables.ca using code EPSGROWS at checkout, and our school will get a 10% kickback!

Free shipping right to your door, when you spend over $50 and you can choose your delivery week, right to your house!  They ship across Ontario and Quebec so tell your friends and family about this fundraiser too!

Thank you for supporting us!

EPS School Council

2022 BBQ Silent Auction Donations

The EPS School Council will be hosting a Silent Auction instead of the annual Gift Give Away Fundraising Event as per fundraising guidelines of the KPR school board.

We are asking families to donate new items/gift baskets, event tickets and gift cards for the Silent Auction.

Funds raised at this year’s event will help support our school’s curriculum through activities, equipment, and new technology. These would include performing arts experiences, coding activities and outdoor play/sports equipment. All donations will be greatly appreciated, and all participating families/businesses will have their names displayed with the donated items during the event.

Donations are being accepted in the school office until

Tuesday June 6^th

Be sure to attach your name to your donation so we can acknowledge your family.

The School Council will also be having an Estimation Jar Event during the school day June 8th.

All students will be given 2 free tickets!!

Successful Silent Auction bidders will be telephoned on Thursday June 9^th.

Thank-you for your support and see you at the BBQ!

*Any questions please email EPS School Council at thegreatkate781@yahoo.com

Hello Enniskillen Families!

As we near the end of the year, it is time to purchase your 2021-2022 Enniskillen Yearbook! Given the year, and the multiple school closures and protocols, yearbooks will be delivered to the school for September. While we know this is not the most ideal situation, we would like to be able to capture all of the exciting activities and events that are happening in May and June at Enniskillen PS. We appreciate your understanding in this.

Yearbooks will be $22 each and can be purchased through School Cash Online only. If you have any questions, please contact the school.

School Wide Play Day

*Friday, June 24th: 11:40 - 1:20 

*All grades and classes

*Please wear appropriate clothing, apply sunscreen before coming to school, and don't forget your water bottle.

*Feel free to wear EPS  colours (blue and yellow)!