🌟 Wrapping Up Week 2!
We’ve reached the end of our second week of school, and what a fantastic week it has been! Our students have settled into routines, made new connections, and brought a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to our classrooms.
Thank you, families, for your continued support during these first weeks of the school year.
This week’s newsletter is filled with important updates and upcoming events — be sure to read on so you don’t miss anything!
📸 School Photo Day 📸
Just a reminder that School Photo Day will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026. All students will have their photos taken throughout the day. Don’t forget to bring your best smile!
💉 Toronto Public Health Vaccination Packages
Toronto Public Health vaccination packages were sent home with Grade 7 students last week. Please review the package, complete the required forms, and return them to the school by October 5th. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in helping keep our students healthy and protected.
🌟 School Advisory Concil (SAC) – Get Involved!
It’s that exciting time of year again — time to set up our School Advisory Council (SAC)! All parents and guardians are welcome to attend our council meetings. Our Bylaws state that we are to have 9 voting members on our council. To Become a Voting Member, please complete the SAC Online Nomination Form and submit it by 2:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2026. If nominating someone else, please confirm with them first. If fewer than 9 nominations are received, those individuals automatically become our voting members. At the first meeting, our voting members will also decide on Executive Roles. More detailed information on the process can be found HERE.
Important Dates:
Nomination Deadline: Friday, September 19th, 2026 – 2:00 PM
Elections: Thursday October 1, 2026 (at the first SAC meeting)
📅SAC Meeting Date
Our first SAC/Parent Council meeting will be on Thursday, October 1st at 6:30 PM in the library.
School Council - Ways to get involved
🍎🥪 Lunchtime Office Reminders
To help ensure our school day runs smoothly and safely, please keep a few important reminders in mind regarding lunchtime pickups and drop-offs. The main office is exceptionally busy during lunch and is typically staffed by only one person, so staff will not be able to call students down during this time. If you need to pick up your child during the day, please plan to do so either before 11:30 AM or after 1:00 PM; if they must leave during lunch, please send them to school with a written excusal note in the morning. While we strongly encourage all students to bring their lunch with them to school, any dropped-off lunches should be communicated to your child in advance and placed on the table near the main entrance with their full name and homeroom number clearly labeled. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school organized and safe!
🍕🥪 Tuesday Lunchbox Reminder - Hero Burger
Just a reminder that CR Marchant SAC is continuing our partnership with Lunch Box, offering students a variety of lunch options throughout the school year. Next Tuesday is Hero Burger!
📋 Ordering Instructions: Click here for instructions on how to order
Please remember to place your order by Sunday for the following Tuesday so your child doesn't miss out! 🍕🥪
📝 Start-of-the-Year Forms
The Toronto District School Board has emailed families directly with a link to complete the Start-of-Year Forms for your student(s). The email came directly from: noreplyregistration@powerschool.com
If you have not already done so, please complete the online forms as soon as possible to help ensure that we have current and accurate student information on file and provide the necessary consents for school activities.
🩹🏫 Student Accident Insurance
The Toronto District School Board does not provide accident insurance coverage for student injuries that occur on school premises or during school organized activities. Treatment for student injuries can be costly to families and could extend over several years (example – dental treatment requiring follow-up in subsequent years as the child grows). In accordance with the Education Act, the TDSB has partnered with Study Insured to offer families Student Accident Insurance. Unlike previous years, a notification was not included in the start of the year forms.
Please distribute the student accident insurance letter electronically to parents/guardians for awareness prior to September 30. Parents/guardians are responsible for deciding whether to purchase student accident insurance. The insurance program options range from $17 to $33 per year.
Letter: Student Accident Insurance Letter
Flyer: Student Accident Plan Flyer
Website: Student Accident Plan
The student accident insurance flyer can also be included in School newsletters, excursion notices and posted on school notice boards. Should further information about the above including the policy or purchasing details, please visit www.studyinsuredstudentaccident.com or call 1-833-560-0527 (toll-free) or 416-916-1588 (local).
🌍📚 International Languages Elementary and African Heritage Programs
TDSB offers International Languages Programs and African Heritage Programs at various schools throughout the TDSB. For more information on the programs please see the linked flyers.