Dr S E McDowell Elementary School

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

🥜We have a number of students with nut allergies, so we will all need to be especially mindful and cautious to help keep our school safe.🥜💖

08/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our local Shoe Shop! 👟❤️

As you’re getting ready for back-to-school shopping, please remember to shop local and support our community businesses! Every purchase makes a difference and helps keep our little community thriving. 🏘️💕

And once again, a BIG thank you to everyone who continues to support our local businesses, donate, help out, and make our community such a great place to be! We appreciate you more than you know! ❤️

Shop local. Support local. Keep our community strong! 👟📚✏️

08/13/2026

📚 Meet the Teacher Night is coming up! 🦁✨

Families in Grades 1–6 are invited to join us on Wednesday, August 26 from 5:00–6:00 PM.

Come meet your child’s teachers, visit the school, and drop off school supplies before the first day. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back and kicking off another great school year together!

💙 Together we shine! 💛

Please note: Pre-K & Kindergarten families will have their own Meet the Teacher event.

Our Annual General Assembly will be at a later date in September.

08/10/2026

Hello my lovelies 💞

This is for one of our teachers, Heather Romain.
“I have accepted a grade 2/3 class this year teaching in English. I am in need of some things for the classroom (as I haven’t had a homeroom in years and have always taught French subjects). I am looking for books (picture and novels), puzzles, games, art supplies, book shelves, and everything in between 😆. If you are willing to part with these types of items, let me know 🙂 thank you so much!”

Let us know if you can help. Drop off of items can be at the school, message me first ( Leona)

More details about school to come.

08/07/2026

Check this out : from our Parents Voice:

Share the Joy of Reading at Library Story Time!

Do you love reading to children?

We're looking for enthusiastic Guest Readers to join us for Story Time! Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, community leader, or simply someone who enjoys sharing stories, we'd love to have you.

As a Guest Reader, you'll:
📖 Read a favorite children's book
🌟 Inspire a love of reading
❤️ Create a fun and memorable experience for young library visitors
Interested in volunteering?

Simply fill out our Google Form using the link below, and we'll be in touch to schedule a Story Time date that works for you!

⬇️ Google Form Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1xXgYKLWdTfVq6Sc80VJg1cYYNbbm0uDiocSyfhoKsBFnUg/viewform?usp=header

Please help us out by sharing out post!

Please use this form to sign up as a Guest Reader. This is a volunteer position. You will be contacted via email to choose your preferred date once the dates are confirmed in May/June.

07/28/2026

Hello my lovelies 💞

I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about daycare options for younger siblings, so I wanted to pass this along!

A home daycare has a few spaces becoming available this September for children approximately 1 to 4 years old. This is someone I would personally trust with my own children. She is educated in early childhood and provides a caring, nurturing environment. Subsidized spaces are limited, so if you’re looking for childcare, please reach out to her as soon as possible for more information.

A quick school update: Bus transportation information will be available on the Clic École app around the middle of August. I’ll also send out an email with more information on when it will be posted.

Until then, keep enjoying your summer holidays! I can’t wait to see everyone again soon.

Home Daycare - Chantal Stewart-Toupin ( you can find her on FB)

🌼 What you can expect:
🧸 A warm, home-away-from-home atmosphere
🎨 Daily crafts, sensory play & hands-on learning
🎵 Music, stories, and fun-filled activities
🌳 Outdoor adventures and active play every day
❤️ Small group setting with individualized care
💰 Subsidized spaces available

⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

🌟 Spaces are limited, so if you’re looking for childcare this fall, send me a message to be added to my list.

07/21/2026

A little label goes a long way! Taking a few minutes to label lunch boxes, water bottles, shoes, coats, and other belongings helps us return misplaced items to their owners and keeps our Lost & Found from filling up.

07/06/2026

Our Suggested School Supply lists are ready!

As we get ready for an exciting school year, here are a few tips to help your child have a smooth and successful start.

Helpful reminders:
-Label everything with your child's name, including backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, indoor shoes, sweaters, and jackets. Many items look alike, and labels help us return misplaced belongings.
-Choose a backpack that is large enough to comfortably hold a standard-sized folder and your child's lunch box without bending or squishing them.
-Please remove all school supplies from their original packaging before sending them to school. This makes organizing classroom supplies much easier and more efficient.
-Encourage your child to practice opening and closing their lunch containers and water bottle independently before the first day of school.
-Work Station: While school supplies are on sale, consider setting up a small work station at home. Stock it with a few basic supplies such as pencils, erasers, crayons or pencil crayons, glue, scissors, loose-leaf paper, and, for older students, a calculator and other frequently used materials. Having everything in one place makes homework and home reading routines much easier.

Thank you for your support and partnership. We look forward to welcoming everyone back!