{"id":724,"date":"2025-05-02T10:11:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/aces\/?page_id=724"},"modified":"2026-10-19T11:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T15:40:30","slug":"our-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/aces\/our-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Our School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--tiny);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\">Our School<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--fade-in has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Ayer\u2019s Cliff Elementary School<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large hero-section__image scroll-trigger animate--fade-in animate--image-zoom-out\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/aces\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/ACES-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1120\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/aces\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/ACES-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/aces\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/ACES-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/aces\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/ACES-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/aces\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/ACES-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etsb.qc.ca\/aces\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/ACES-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e62f87aa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">Mission &amp; Vision Statements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-ocean-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Mission Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our School provides an enriching environment where students are deeply engaged in and clearly conscious of their learning and their social emotional well-being. We work collaboratively to clarify which specific skills and what essential knowledge best supports a high-level of learning for our students, by conducting regular formative assessments and committing to implement data-driven, research-based best practices. In partnership with the community ACES aims to foster resourceful, active, respectful students prepared for an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-ocean-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Vision Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At ACES, we promote life-long learning, individual success and well-being in an engaging and inclusive environment that fosters resourcefulness and bilingualism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e62f87aa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">Key Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-leaf-green-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">All students will:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Be prepared to learn to the best of their ability and&nbsp; try to offer 100% of their effort.<br>&#8211; Respect each other and use their voice to bring people up, not down.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Attend all classes and be on time.<br>&#8211; Take responsibility for their learning.<br>&#8211; Foster positive relationships with oneself and others.<br>&#8211; Use opportunities available to set personal goals and make informed choices to accomplish those goals.<br>&#8211; Complete all assignments and homework to the best of their ability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-leaf-green-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">The staff will:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Create a safe environment in which the students feel comfortable, are treated fairly and are prepared for the future with quality instruction.<br>&#8211; Continue to develop professionally, strive for excellence by working hard, continuing to learn and grow, being adaptable, qualified, and well prepared.<br>&#8211; Work cooperatively and communicate openly with everyone involved in the educational process.<br>&#8211; Instill a love of learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-leaf-green-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">The Community will:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Value education.<br>&#8211; Communicate and listen.<br>&#8211; Be a committed and supportive partner to the school.<br>&#8211; Share their expertise and resources.<br>&#8211; Set high standards for students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-leaf-green-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">The Parents will:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Provide nurturance of children\u2019s health and basic needs.<br>&#8211; Provide a home environment conducive to learning.<br>&#8211; Teach and model respect for all persons and property.<br>&#8211; Support the belief that academics are essential.<br>&#8211; Provide open, honest and timely communication with school staff.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Ensure students are attending school.<br>&#8211; Be committed, supportive and responsive to the school.<br>&#8211; Be informed and actively involved in the educational process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e62f87aa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center scroll-trigger animate--fade-in\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">School Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-ocean-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">Daily School Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7:55 &#8211; 8:05 | Arrival<br>8:05 &#8211; 8:10 | Homeroom<br>8:10 &#8211; 9:10 | Block 1<br>9:10&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;9:55 | Block 2<br>9:55 &#8211;&nbsp;10:15 | Recess<br>10:15 &#8211;&nbsp;11:00 | Block 3<br>11:00&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;11:45 | Block 4&nbsp;<br>11:45&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;12:35 | Lunch<br>12:35 &#8211;&nbsp;1:35 | Block 5<br>1:35 &#8211;&nbsp;1:55 | Recess<br>1:55 &#8211;&nbsp;2:40 | Block 6<br>2:40&nbsp;&#8211; 2:45 | Dismissal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-ocean-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:100px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">QEP &#8211; Qu\u00e9bec Education Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The QEP is a reference for all collaborators in the school system. It serves as a daily tool for teachers and an essential framework for the school administration, staff, governing board members, and parents.<br><br>Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">MEQ&#8217;s website<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b618db8f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:50px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:50px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(14,39,79) 0%,rgb(17,80,180) 100%);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--regular)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading scroll-trigger animate--slide-in has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2\">Meet Our Commissioners<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"scroll-trigger animate--fade-in has-light-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">The ETSB Council of Commissioners plays a crucial role in shaping the future of English public education across our region. 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