By: EMSB Communications
The theme of this year's Education Professionals' Week, November 18 to 22, is “Shining a Light on our Educational Universe”.
Professionals provide student assistance, pedagogical support and administrative services. They help build a generation of students who are well educated and well prepared for the future. Through their daily work, they make the school an organized, pleasant place to live and work. Education professionals have a positive impact on the school environment.
There are 10,000 professionals, members of the FPPE, who reach out in many small and large ways every day to students, teachers and principals in elementary, secondary, adult general and vocational education. Professionals include guidance counsellors, psychologists, pedagogical consultants, archivists, spiritual community animators and speech language pathologists. Every professional plays an essential role in school success. Let's recognize the invaluable work of public education professionals and say "thank you!"
By: EMSB Communications
Elementary School Registration Week for the 2025-2026 academic year will take place from February 3 to 7, 2025. If one child from a family is already enrolled in a particular school, a sibling registration period will take place a week earlier.
Parents are asked to register at the EMSB elementary school nearest their residence offering the French program of their choice.
Please refer to the EMSB website for additional information regardingthe eligibility requirements for English public schoolsand how to register your child in an EMSB school.
Dear Edward Murphy Families,
Misplaced a notice sent home with your child? Deleted the email sent out by the Edward Murphy office or Home and School? No worries. You can find the current and past notices in this section.
Food Drive
It is that time of the year when we begin collecting non-perishable food items and other small household items which will be donated to St. Brendan’s parish. The items will then be redistributed to various families within our community. Students can bring items to their Homeroom teacher. The last day for donations is Tuesday, December 10th. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
Lost & Found / Labelling ItemsOur
ItemsOur Lost & Found bin is once again overflowing with items. If your child is missing an articleof clothing, please encourage them to visit the Lost and Found bin. Also, please note that anylabelled item is returned to the student therefore we ask all parents/guardians to ensure allitems are appropriately labelled.
Cold Weather Wear
WearWith the arrival of cold weather, students must be appropriately dressed with a coat/jacket,hat, scarf/cache cou, and gloves. If your child is coming to school in boots, they must have apair of indoor shoes to change into. Please note that boots are mandatory with the arrival ofsnow. Also, Edward Murphy sweaters are the only sweater permitted in class.
Parent VolunteersWe
VolunteersWe are currently planning our Breakfast with Santa which will be held on the morning ofTuesday, December 17th. If you would like to be a helper elf and help serve our studentsbreakfast, please complete the Google form using the following link:htforms.gle/jFX5fmRjawPEwGpt6.
Birthday Celebrations
CelebrationsMoving forward, parents are advised that there will be no birthday celebrations in class.
Start of Day
Parents are reminded that our school day begins at 7:55 at the first bell. Students areexpected to be lined up in the schoolyard at that time. Entry begins at 8:00. Any studentarriving after 8AM is considered late and must come via the Main Office. It is important forstudents to arrive at the scheduled time to avoid disruption to their day and the loss oflearning time.
Changes in Dismissals
DismissalsAny change in dismissal is to be reported before 1pm. If Ms. Dolores is on lunch, please leavea message on the voicemail. Thank you for your cooperation.
Visit the EMSB's educational resources section for educational and mental health support links for families. Links and activities for elementary and high school students are available.
Click here to visit the EMSB Education website
The provincial Government also has a new educational website called Open School where you can find more educational activities for your children.