Although we will not be hosting a formal in-person Remembrance Day ceremony, each classroom will be marking the occasion with in-class discussions, activities and a virtual presentation. Poppies are available for all students to purchase by donation. All funds raised through poppy sales go to the Royal Canadian Legion supporting veterans across Canada. With the lack of in-person services due to gathering restrictions in many places across the country, the legion is anticipating a reduction in funds usually generated through poppy sales.

November 1, 2021 – The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) informed us that there were two cases of COVID-19 at Ethel Milliken School.

All individuals who the SHA considers to be in contact with the positive case will receive a letter from the SHA.

If there are any future close contacts identified at the school, they will be contacted directly by Public Health.

Unfortunately, the SHA notified us of 2 positive cases of Covid-19 in our school. Families in the impacted classrooms have been notified by letter from the SHA. The SHA guidelines are that unvaccinated students are required to self-isolate for 14 days from last exposure but they may leave isolation only for the purpose of attending in-class learning at school provided they are feeling well. Please continue to self-monitor and to keep your children home if they are ill. Covid-19 rapid tests are available at the school for students who are not yet eligible for vaccination.

The SHA has sent us a new shipment of rapid tests for families with school children under 11 through the test to protect program. Unlike the previous kits of 25, these kits contain 5 tests each. Families may call the office to request a test kit and indicate if you will pick it up or if you would like it sent home with your child. We will limit to one box per family to start. If you run out and require an additional kit, please call and we can provide them if we still have stock available. Please remember these are for personal use and not for your business or other ventures.

We will be hosting virtual fall conferences on Wednesday, November 10 (Tuesday, Nov 9 for Kindergarten B) by ZOOM. Please book your appointment by selecting your child's teacher and choosing a time on their page. If you have more than one child, you will need to book with each teacher. Each teacher will have a separate Zoom link. There will be no school for students on November 10 in order to facilitate virtual conferences.

As you know, the government sent a small number of rapid test kits to schools which could be requested by families of students from kindergarten to age 11. We have given out our last testing kit. We are unsure of if/when we will receive additional kits. Edsby and the website will be updated when we receive more. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.