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  • October 7, 2010 (Progress)
  • December 2, 2010
  • March 31, 2011
  • June 23, 2011

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  • December 2 (Day & Evening)
  • March 31 (Evening by invitation only)

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Gerald McShane School serves the English communities of the north- east corner of Montreal North and the western Rivière-des-Prairies district.  The school's English and French Programs help students develop an appreciation for reading and writing in both languages. All students from Grades 1 to 6 are in a partial immersion program, in which study time is split equally in English and French.  As of September 2010, the school will begin the gradual implementation of the French Immersion Program beginning with Kindergarten and Grade 1.  As a result, the present Kindergarten students will have their instruction entirely in French for the next 2 years (that is, Grades 1 and 2) followed by a 50-50 English-French program from Grades 3 to 6.

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Welcome to the 2010-2011 School Year

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At Gerald McShane School we are committed to making learning an enriching experience.  The staff is dedicated to fostering academic excellence through the development of the whole student: intellectually, physically, and socially.  We also emphasize the importance of friendship; we instill in our students a sense of belonging and provide them with a positive learning environment to motivate them to achieve their own personal success.

Gerald McShane School is located at 6111 Maurice Duplessis in Montreal North.  Its present population is 310 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6.  The school hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. with daycare services available in the morning and afterschool until 6:00 p.m.  Students residing within the Gerald McShane territory are entitled to receive school bus transportation services. 

If you wish to visit the school or learn more about our programs, activities, and services, you may call  (514) 321-1100 and schedule an appointment with the school principal who will be delighted to show you the school and answer all your questions.

 
Open House
Thursday, 02 September 2010 10:16

Open HousePlease join us at Gerald McShane Elementary to celebrate the successful transition of the French Immersion Program.  We welcome all future students and their parents to attend our:

OPEN HOUSE

A Community Learning Together - A Special Presentation of Gerald McShane

  • Meet our Principal, Mrs. Evelyne Alfonsi
  • Meet our Teachers
  • Tour our school and dynamic classrooms
  • Get involved in our school community. 
  • 6111 Maurice-Duplessis, Montreal-North

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 @ 8:30 - 11:30 am

 
Welcome Back to School: The Journey Begins
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 14:40

Line_BeauchampTaking photographs of the first day back to school was a priority for parents bringing their children to Gerald McShane Elementary School today.

Outside in the schoolyard, teachers holding grade level posters grouped children, carrying their backpacks and new school supplies, in front of them while school Principal Mrs. Evelyne Alfonsi welcomed students back to school.

Education Minister Mme Line Beauchamp, EMSB Director General Mr. Robert Stocker, EMSB Chairman Mrs. Angela Mancini, EMSB Deputy Director General Mrs. Roma Medwid, EMSB Region 1 Director Mrs. Marzia Michielli and EMSB Vice-Chairman / Commissioner Mrs. Sylvia Lo Bianco were there to show support for students, teachers and the community and to welcome the new Minister of Education.

“Everybody was happy to be back to school to see their friends,” Mrs. Alfonsi said. “It was a fun day. I love seeing the happy faces on the kids in every classroom. It was a very, very positive day.”

School secretary, Mrs. Rita Fuoco, who was celebrating her 29th birthday, was honored with a cake and a round of "Happy Birthday to You" by school staff.

Enjoy a sampling of just some of the pictures we took today....

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Back to School August 31, 2010
Thursday, 26 August 2010 09:03

-> ClockTuesday, August 31st, 2010 First day of school for Grades 1-6

-> Wednesday, September 1 & Thursday, September 2, 2010 Kindergarten Progressive Entry

Full bus service, lunch program and daycare services will begin as of this date.

Students that meet the distance criteria should have already received their bus passes via the mail.  All other accommodation bussing students that came to pickup their accommodation bus passes may take the bus as of the first day of school.  There are still a number of accommodation passes waiting to be picked up at the office, if you do not have your bus pass, you will not have bussing.  Please contact the office to make an appointment at 514-321-1100. 

Yard supervision begins at 7:45 am and entry at 7:55 am.  Any students that are late, will need to pass by the office to pickup a late slip prior to proceeding to class.

Please provide your child with their school supplies as of the first day as the teachers are ready to begin the work immediately.  Also please provide your child with a lunch as the Hot Lunch Program with Le Doral begins only as of September 13, 2010.

All school forms must be completed and returned to the school via your child.  As well all activity & agenda and lunch or daycare fees.

All students are expected to be in full uniform as per the Gerald McShane dress code.

Also please note that afternoon busses on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 will be departing from boulevard Maurice-Duplessis and not the arena parking lot.  This is for that afternoon only.

Registration is still taking place for our private Pre-K program which is new this year to Gerald McShane.  Please call 514.504.1364 for additional information.

We are still accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 school year.  Please contact our office for an appointment with admissions at 514-321-1100

 
Le Doral Hot Lunch Menu September 2010
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 10:20

The following is to advise that the hot lunch menu for September from Le Doral is now available for download on our website by clicking on the Le Doral logo on our home page.  Students will receive their order forms via their homeroom teacher.  Orders can also be placed online directly with Le Doral.  A link is also available on our home page. 

Order Forms & Payment must be submitted no later than September 6, 2010 at the School's Front Office.  Online orders must be placed no later than September 8, 2010.  Please note that hot lunches commence as of Monday, September 13, 2010. 

 
Gerald McShane Private PreSchool September 2010
Wednesday, 16 June 2010 14:06

PreschoolNew September 2010! 

Gerald McShane Private Preschool

Where to love for children & teaching come together!

A Private bilingual program designed for children ages 4 to 5.

Curriculum:  Alphabet, field trips, yoga, math, science, special themes, arts & crafts and much more ...

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School Status

  • Aug. 13 Administration Reopens
  • Aug. 31 First Day of Classes for Gr. 1-6
  • Sep. 1, 2 Kindergarten Progressive Entry
  • Sep. 6 Holiday
  • Sep. 13 Hot Lunch Program with Le Doral begins
  • Sep. 16 Orientation Evening & General Assembly
  • Sep. 17 Ped Day
  • Oct. 1 Ped Day
  • Oct. 6 School Photos
  • Oct. 7 Progress Reports
  • Oct. 11 Holiday
  • Nov. 24 Open House
  • School Timetable

    7:45-7:55 Supervision
    7:55-8:05 Homeroom
    8:05-9:35 Teaching Time
    9:35-9:50 Recess
    9:50-11:20 Teaching Time
    11:20-12:15 Lunch
    (11:02-12:15 Lunch KDG only)
    12:15-12:20 Homeroom
    12:20-14:20 Teaching Time
    14:20-14:30 Bus Supervision

    Important Dates

    • Aug. 31 - First Day of Classes Gr 1-6
    • Sep. 1, 2 - Kindergarten Progressive Entry
    • Sep. 6 - Holiday
    • Sep. 16 - Orientation Evening & General Assembly
    • Oct. 6 - School Photos
    • Oct. 11 - Holiday
    • Nov. 24 - Open House
    • Dec. 23 - January 5 - Christmas Holidays
    • Feb. 28 - March 4 - Mid-Year Break
    • Apr. 22 & 25 - Easter Holidays
    • May 23 - Holiday
    • Jun. 23 - Last Day of Classes

    Pedagogical Days

    • September 17
    • October 1
    • November 16
    • November 26
    • December 2 & 3
    • January 24
    • February 18
    • March 16
    • April 1
    • June 6

    Gerald McShane Private PreSchool

    • A Private bilingual program
    • For children ages 4 to 5
    • Curriculum:  Alphabet, field trips, yoga, math, science, special themes, arts & crafts and much more ...
    • Preschool hours:  8:00 am - 3:00 pm (after school service available, minimum required)
    • Daily Rate:  $18.00 tax included (reduced rate for siblings)
    • Choice of 4 or 5 day programs.
    • 514.504.1364
    • gmcspreschool@gmail.com
    • Click here for our brochure

    Meet The Staff

    Mrs. Evelyne Alfonsi
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    Alfonsi
    Principal

    Highslide JSMs. Rita
    Fuoco
    School Secretary

    Ms. Patricia TaylorMs. Patricia
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    Secretary

    Ms. Clementina FragaMs. Clementina
    Fraga
    Head of Daycare 

    Mr. Marcello PirolloMr. Marcello
    Pirollo
    Day Caretaker

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