Hello Parents & Guardians,

We are so excited to welcome your students back to school next week for a great year of learning ahead. In this email you will find information regarding the first day on Tuesday, September 8th, some reminders about school procedures and information about your child’s class assignment.  If you have specific questions, please feel free to contact your child’s homeroom teacher, or you can contact the office at 506-856-3475.  We are receiving a large volume of calls and emails, and will return calls and emails as quickly as possible.

1) AHM Teacher Roster 2026-27

We are excited to welcome some new educators to our teaching team at Arnold H McLeod and some teachers will be taking on new roles within the school.  

Acting Principal: Mrs. Pollard

Acting Vice Principal: Mrs. Andrews

Resource Team: Mrs. Warren Vautour & Ms. Serrano

Guidance: Ms. White

Behaviour Mentors: Mr. Jensen & Mrs. Bradley

Phys Ed: Mrs. Fraser & Mrs. Phillips

Music: Ms. Berry

Art: Mrs. Ward

Kindergarten: Mrs. Gallant, Mrs. Murdock, Mrs. Jefferies, Mrs. Harper

Grade 1: Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Farrell, Mme. Hopper, Mme. Deware

Grade 2: Mrs. Hatchard, Mrs. Mallinson, Mrs. Farrell, Mme. Rayne, Mme. Steeves, Mme. Jeffrey

Grade 3: Ms. Adams, Ms. Ramsey, Mme. Belliveau-Black, Mme. Lamb

Grade 4: Mr. Eribake, Mrs. Hu, Mr. Daigle, Mr. Macoomb

Grade 5: Mrs. Badger, Mme. Nauss, Mme. Duplessis, Mr. Macoomb

2) Homeroom Roster

Parents and guardians have received an email from your child’s homeroom teacher introducing themselves.  They will also be requesting information regarding any medical concerns, allergies, after school dismissal plans, or other personal considerations you feel are necessary to share.  Specific instructions about which door your child will enter on the first day will also be included.  Please note that class lists may change as new enrollments occur and if your child is affected you will be notified. 

3) Bussing Information

Bussing information for all students has been uploaded by the school district to the parent transportation portal.  Please verify your child’s information as some bus numbers and pick up times have changed from last year.  It is recommended that students be at their bus stop a minimum of 5 minutes before their scheduled pickup time as times vary based on traffic flow, construction and other factors.  Also, please remember that k-2 students must be supervised by an adult at the bus stop and will not be dismissed from the bus unless an adult is present. A sibling in grades 3-5 is not permitted to walk them to/from the bus stop or to walk home from school.

4) Kiss and Drop

The school driveway and parking lot have safety markings to make walking as safe as possible.  Cars must go in one direction only.  Please obey signs to ensure the safety of our students.  Parents who are driving their children to and from school are requested to enter the driveway on the top end of Storey Road East.  You must stop momentarily to let your child out, then continue up the U turn back onto Storey Road East.  Bus Zone and Handicapped Parking are located in front of the school.  All other vehicles please follow the Kiss and Drop rules.

KISS AND DROP PROTOCOL:

• Please have your child ready to get out with their belongings when arriving and stopping the Drop off Zone.
• Do not park in the Drop off Zone and walk towards the building.
• Please do not exit your car.
• Have your child exit the vehicle on the passenger side.
• Check your blind spot prior to pulling out into the exit area.
• Please obey the stop sign as you exit the Kiss and Drop and enter back on to Storey Road East.

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5) Student Arrival September 8th

Student supervision on the playground begins at 8am.  The school will open for student entry on September 8th only at 8:15am.  Teachers will meet their students at their classroom doors. 

• All K students enter through the K entrance,
• All other bus students enter through back playground entrance (they will be directed by staff to their homeroom.
• All grades 1-5 students being brought into the school by a parent, will enter through the main front doors.
• All students can begin entering the building at 8:15 a.m.
• Parents were welcome to enter the building with their child on this day only, take them to class, drop off supplies, and briefly meet the teacher.
• Parents are asked to leave the building by 8:30 a.m. so the school day can begin.

For Kindergarten families that have a starting date of Wednesday, Sept. 5, you are invited to follow the same instructions above, entering through the K entrance at 8:15, and kindly leaving at 8:30.

6) Student Supervision & Dismissal

Student supervision and Safe Drop Off starts at 8 am daily.  Students should not be present or dropped off prior to that time.  Students will remain outside until 8:25 am and should dress appropriate for the weather unless it is deemed an indoor recess.  

Student dismissal is at 2:45pm and all K-2 students that are not using bus services must be met by a designated adult or daycare provider.

7) Lunch Program

The new universal lunch program launches Tuesday, September 8th and will be managed by Chartwells.  We encourage all parents to set up an account for their children so you can access this service if you choose.  Using your online account will be the only method of ordering.  A separate email has been sent to families with specific information regarding offerings, pricing and subsidy codes.

Have a wonderful long weekend – we can’t wait to see everyone next week!