Page 7 Newcomer Drop-in Program Rutherford Elementary School is proud to offer the district’s first Newcomer Drop-in Program. English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher Solveig Davie created the program to help connect families with available resources and other parents. Grandparents are also invited to attend. Davie received the support from Principal Rob Hoban to run the program Friday mornings along with International Education Teacher, Erin Dovey. Parents come in for tea, coffee, muffins, conversation, fun activities and guests. Davie has also been able to create some exciting and informative neighbourhood trips for the group which also includes elementary students and their younger siblings. Principal Rob Hoban said, “At Rutherford we are pleased to be able to offer this unique drop-in program that offers networking and community connection opportunities for our International families and their children.” By Shauna Debodt