Evelyn Richardson Memorial Elementary School

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

A reminder to all parents and students that tomorrow, Sept 25, is a PD Day and there are no classes for students. Visit TCRCE's website to see the full calendar: tcrce.ca/about-us/calendar

09/18/2026

Week at a Glance – September 21-25

Monday • September 21• Day A
• Library

Tuesday • September 22• Day B

•Hold and Secure Drill -9:00 AM to about 9:10 AM

ERMES will be practising a Hold and Secure drill. During this routine safety practice, exterior doors are secured and students continue learning as usual inside the school. This helps everyone become familiar with our safety procedures. No one may enter or exit the building.

🔒 Lockdown Practice Drill -9:10-9:30 AM

ERMES will be practising a lockdown drill as part of our regular school safety procedures. Students and staff will calmly practise moving to a safe location, remaining quiet and following adult directions.

Teachers will explain the drill in an age-appropriate and reassuring way. This is only a practice drill, and there is no cause for concern.
No one may enter or exit the building. Please leave a message on the phone.

• Wednesday • September 23 • Day B

Thursday • September 24 • Day C
• October Student of the Month Assembly @9:00 – Students of the Month Awards and Gotacha Winners for for September. Students will be asked to dress in their house colors. Notes will be sent home Monday to remind parents, primary students will be welcomed into their teams
• Floride Program in the Library starting at 9:30

Friday • September 25 • Day
• No school for students
• PD Day for staff
- TA Appreciation Day - Show your appreciation for our amazing Teaching Assistants Wendy, Christie and Charity. Also don't forget Ms. Robyn our Child Youth Practioner. They help our students and school be amazing!

ERMES Upcoming Dates

• September 28th - Terry Fox School Run
• September 29 -Orange Shirt Day – Please have your student wear an orange shirt for rememberance and aknowledgment of the time indegenous children spent in Residential Schools. It is a step towards reconcilliation.
• September 30 – Truth and Reconciliation Day – No school for staff and students
• October 1 Treaty Day
• October 2 – School Picture Day
• October 12 – No School for staff and students – Thanksgiving
• October 22 – ERMES PSG Halloween Dance 6-7
• October 23 – NSTU Conference Day -No School for students
• October 26 – 30 Book Fair at ERMES library.
• October 30 th – Assembly time TBA
• December 4 – Progress Conferences with Families
December 5 -ERMES Craft Fair 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

09/13/2026

📣 Join the ERMES School Advisory Council!

ERMES is seeking a community member to serve a three-year term on our School Advisory Council (SAC).

The commitment includes approximately six meetings per year. As a member, you will help oversee funding that supports student achievement and school growth while providing valuable input on topics such as:

Playground improvements
Family–school communication
Family engagement
Ideas to improve our library
Updates and improvements at ERMES

Have a voice that matters and help us continue to improve our school!

Interested? Please contact the school at 902-723-3800 for more information.

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