Friday, February 21, 2025 

Dear C.R. Marchant Families,

Happy Friday! We hope you're all having a wonderful week. As we wrap up another busy school week, we’d like to share some exciting updates and events happening at C.R. Marchant in the upcoming week. We have some fun and meaningful activities planned, and we hope to see you and your students involved. Here's what's coming up:

C.R. Marchant DIY Merch Night and SAC Meeting - March 5, 2025

Get ready to unleash your creativity! C.R. Marchant School Council invites you to our exciting DIY Merch Night, where students can design and personalize their own:
👕 T-Shirts
💧 Water Bottles
📒 Notebooks

Using a Cricut machine, a high-tech cutting and design tool, students will have the opportunity to customize their items with unique designs, names, and creative graphics. Whether you’re into bold patterns, cool logos, or personalized text, this is your chance to bring your vision to life!

• 📅 Date: March 5, 2025
• 🕕 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• 📍 Location: C.R. Marchant Middle School
• 🍕 Food: Pizza, samosas, and light refreshments will be served!

🔹 Spots are limited – registration is strongly recommended! 🔹
[Registration LINK]

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to craft something unique and show off your creativity! We will also be hosting our SAC meeting that evening. We can’t wait to see you there!
Best, C.R. Marchant School Council

Black History Celebration - Save the Date

Guardians and families are invited to join us on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 6:30 PM for our Black History Celebration.
Students have been working hard on a variety of performances to celebrate Black Excellence at C.R. Marchant. We look forward to having all of our families join us.

EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians

EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6, and 9.

During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.

[Registration LINK]

Guides for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers Video Series

Special Education and Inclusion is excited to share our Guides for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers video series. These videos provide an overview of our Guides to Special Education, designed to help families understand the programs, services, and supports available to students.

Topics include:

• Understanding Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Navigating the Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) process

These resources are here to support you every step of the way. We also encourage you to explore the full guides on the Special Education and Inclusion Website, where you will find additional Special Education resources for families.

Limiting Sugary Drinks at School

We understand that students sometimes enjoy bringing sugary drinks to school. However, there are several reasons why limiting them can be beneficial:

1. Health Concerns
   Sugary drinks contribute to obesity, diabetes, and dental problems. Excessive sugar intake can also increase the risk of long-term health issues, such as heart disease.
2. Energy Crashes
   While sugary drinks provide a quick energy boost, they often lead to crashes, making it harder for students to stay focused and alert in class.
3. Impact on Learning
   High sugar consumption can negatively affect memory, concentration, and overall cognitive function, making it more difficult for students to absorb and retain information.
4. Encouraging Healthy Habits
   Schools promote healthy choices by encouraging students to drink water, milk, or natural fruit juices instead of sugary sodas or energy drinks.
5. Classroom Disruptions
   Some students become hyperactive after consuming sugar, which can lead to behavioral challenges and distractions in the classroom.
6. Risk of Spills and Messes
   Sugary drinks can create sticky messes in classrooms and hallways, leading to potential accidents and extra cleaning work for custodians.

By making mindful choices, we can work together to support student well-being and create a better learning environment for everyone.

Thank you for being a part of our school community! We are looking forward to another great week ahead. As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information.

Warm regards,

C.R. Marchant School Council