Statement Regarding Ongoing Violence in the Middle East

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11, 2023

We are deeply saddened by the deadly attacks and ongoing violence taking place in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with those impacted, and we recognize that this is a devastating time for many in the Grand Erie community.  

Grand Erie is committed to providing safe and inclusive learning and working environments for all students and staff. Individuals will be affected differently based on their lived experiences, and we know that many students and staff will need extra support in the days and weeks ahead. 

To support well-being and assist students, staff and families in learning discussions, please review the following resources.

Learning:

• Supportive Conversations with Students during Challenging World Events
• Ways to Help Students in Response to World Events
• Helping Kids Cope with Media Coverage of War and Traumatic Events
• How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War

Mental Health:

• https://www.granderie.ca/mentalhealth

Happy “new year”! I hope everyone had a pleasant summer holiday. It’s been nice to talk to students and parents this week about all the things you’ve done over the past two months. I’ve heard lots of stories of fun trips and relaxation. I’ve also heard a few about some more stressful experiences that life seems to always present. Whatever the past 2 months brought for you, I’m looking forward to working together again as a Boston School Family to support each other. September brings the opportunity for fresh starts and lots of reason for optimism. Each and every student is full of potential, and on a pathway that is their own unique success story (always in progress)!

This year you’ll notice that the staff is mostly the same with a few exceptions. Mrs. Huffman is off this year with her new baby. We would like to welcome Ms. Agius, who has joined us to teach the 3/4 class. We are excited to have her back as part of the Boston team! We would also like to welcome Mrs. Trembley as our new custodian. We are all in good hands with her making sure the building is in good shape!

On the first day, we had a Welcome-Back Assembly in which we committed to two very simple things this year: 1) We will always do our best

2) We will always be kind

I believe those two simple statements can guide every decision we make every day, and I’ve asked every Blazer to consider them when they are making choices.

Once again, welcome to a new school year. It’s good to be back!