BISHOP ABRAHAM ELEMENTARY

Important Dates

December 19: last day of school before the break

January 5: School reopens

January 30: No school; teacher PL

February 23: Winter break, so school

March 13: No school; teacher PL

March 24: report cards go home

March 26: family teacher conferences (early dismissal for students)

April 3-10: Spring break

April 13: classes resume

May 18: No school, Victoria Day holiday

June 12: No School; teacher PL

June 25: Last day of school

June 26: admin day for teachers

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Bus information: https://www.nlschools.ca/studentsfamilies/studenttransportation.jsp

Electronic Device Policy

NLSchools Responsible Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices Policy will come into effect when students return from holiday break on January 6, 2025. The policy aims to reduce the impact of inappropriate personal electronic device usage, such as cell phones, on learning.

The full policy is available on the NLSchools website. Some of the highlights to be

aware of are:

• Students in grades K-6 are encouraged to not bring PEDs to school or have on their

person and will not be permitted to use personal electronic devices in schools.

• Students in grade 7 to level 4 who bring a personal electronic device to school must

switch it off and store out of sight during instructional hours. Students can access

their devices during recess and lunch breaks.

• Teachers and staff should continue to exercise their professional judgement in

determining when their PED use is necessary.

To support the implementation of the policy on January 6, a frequently asked questions

document for students, parents and guardians is available on the NLSchools website.

Additional support documents will be shared with schools later today, including sample

templates for tracking policy violations and communicating with parents and guardians, as

well as a policy exemption application for parents and guardians.

School Lunch

Information can be found at www.schoollunch.ca. If at all possible,

please provide your child with lunch before they arrive at school in the morning.