We hope everyone had a great weekend! Here are a few updates and reminders for the week ahead at Birchmount.

Home and School Meeting – Monday, October 19
Our Home and School will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the school. Parents are always welcome to join us!

Grade 7 Vaccination Clinic – Thursday, October 22
Public Health Nurses will be at Birchmount on Thursday for our Grade 7 vaccination clinic.

Grade 7 students are reminded to:

• Get a good night’s sleep the night before
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Wear a short-sleeved shirt

Pilot Calendar Day – Friday, October 23
A reminder that there is no school for students on Friday, October 23 as part of our Provincial Pilot Calendar.

Birchmount staff will spend the day engaged in professional learning and collaboration focused on improving instruction and student learning. Thank you to our families for your continued support as we take this time to learn and work together.

School Photos
School photo proofs have now been sent home. The deadline to place photo orders with Pegasus is October 27. Ordering information can be found directly on your child’s photo proof.

Photo Retakes – November 3
School photo retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and schoolcommunity. We hope everyone has a wonderful week!