The Priory’s mission is to nurture each child’s inherent curiosity, develop an enthusiasm for learning and encourage intellectual and creative initiative, preparing the child to be a responsible, tolerant and self-confident global citizen.

Dear Priory Families,

Feedback from our prospective families who attended our Open House event last Sunday and this past Wednesday was overwhelmingly positive and solidified our school's reputation as a leader in early childhood education. Our guests had the opportunity to explore our little red schoolhouse on The Boulevard, guided by our wonderful student volunteer ambassadors, and meet with our faculty, staff and Priory parents.

Our Priory Dream Team connected with our guests, discussing the curriculum and sharing insights into the children's educational experiences. They also addressed many questions about school life, PPA events and our core values.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Grade 6 ambassadors, passionate staff and faculty, and our lovely parents who joined us for this year's Open House event. Your presence and participation made our Open House truly memorable for our visitors.

PED DAY Reminder

Friday, October 27, is a Ped Day. As a gentle reminder, on this day, there is no school for students.

FSL Workshop with Suzie Bouchard

Yesterday, we were privileged to host author Suzie Bouchard, who collaborated with Mme Bianca to present a captivating character-creation activity in French for our 3rd and 4th graders. During their creative writing process, students used their imaginations, drafting detailed profiles for their very own characters. They described their characters' names, professions, fears, likes, pet peeves, and dreams, bringing them to life on paper.

Suzie, originally a lawyer, transitioned from her legal career a few years ago to pursue her true passion in writing and screenwriting. Her enthusiasm for storytelling was infectious and we are grateful to Suzie for sharing her time and expertise with our students.

A delightful twist to the day was that Suzie is the sibling of our beloved Pedagogical Coordinator, Ms. Bouchard, which brought an extra layer of excitement to the event.

The PPA and The Priory School Foundation

are excited to invite you to

"Cheers & Chat"

a social event for parents, staff and faculty

on Thursday, November 9 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

in The Buchanan House.

While bites and refreshments await the adults,

Laurus will provide child-care service with pizza

on the main campus until 7 p.m.

Halloween Party at The Priory

Dress Code:

Please send your child(ren) to school dressed in their Halloween costume on October 31.

Costumes:

All costumes must be appropriate for elementary school. Children are not permitted to wear costumes with violent themes, Halloween masks, or bring weapon-like props. We ask parents to choose costumes that are free from trip hazards and can be worn comfortably throughout the day, both in class and during recess

Treats:

Boo-licious treats will be provided to all children, thanks to PPA.

REMINDER: Parent Volunteers

Following the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l'Enseignement Supérieur (MEES) guidelines, we ask parents who wish to volunteer at The Priory School to complete a police check, "Declaration Concerning a Judicial Record" form. This includes field trips, carpooling for sports events, school events and volunteering for classroom activities. Please email the fillable form to Valerie Chacra at vchacra@priory.qc.ca.

MESSAGE FROM THE POTTER BOUTIQUE



Good news! The PPA is about to launch an online store for the Potter Boutique! In order to launch and test the platform, we will have to close the boutique for about a week. The boutique will still be open this Friday October 20th after assembly, but will then close

its door until Friday October 27th. Parents who wish to place an order beforehand are requested to contact our Boutique Manager Eva Sokol through email or can come to the regular opening hour on Friday from 9 to 10 am.

October 27 PED DAY Services

To assist parents in planning for our upcoming Pedagogical Day on Friday, October 27, in partnership with Laurus, we are offering a fun-filled day for all students. The theme for the October 27 Ped Day is 'Under the Sea', which will include a variety of games and special activities!

Daily Rate: $60/day per child

Daycare Service Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

** Please note: Our Priory kitchen is closed on Ped Days. Please provide your child with a NUT-FREE Lunch and snacks.

Our After School Programs



Join our After-School Program for specialized activities and exciting weekly themes, all thanks to our enthusiastic team of Laurus animators!

Please contact our After School Program Coordinator, Yasmeen Salehnia, for more information, by phone: 514-600-0504 Ext 1016 or email: afterschool@priory.qc.ca

2023-2024 Parent Directory

The Priory Annual School Directory is now available to our Priory community. This booklet serves as a valuable resource to our families. We kindly remind everyone that this directory is intended exclusively for the convenience of our Priory families. To ensure privacy, please do not share this directory with anyone outside our Priory community.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Our amazing students have put their creativity to work by designing a stunning backdrop for our aquarium! The vibrant colors and details are sure to bring joy not just to the fish, but also to everyone who sees it. 

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, October 27

• PED DAY - no school for students
• Laurus Daycare Services Available

Tuesday, October 31

• The Priory PPA Halloween Party

Friday, November 3

• Assembly

Thursday, November 9

• Remembrance Day Special Assembly at 8:30
• PPA and Foundation Cheers & Chat 4:30-7:00

Friday, November 10

• End of Term 1
• Pedagogical Day - No School for Students

Wednesday, November 15

• First Report Card available on DASH

Thursday, November 16

• Parent-Teacher Conferences via ZOOM

Friday, November 17

• Parent-Teacher Conferences via ZOOM - no regular classes

Friday, November 24

• Assembly

Thursday, November 30

• Parent workshop - Bringing the RULER Approach and Mood Meter into your home.

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Our Values

Caring | Community | Curiosity | Creativity | Respect