| December 3 Weekly Update | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/102 | December 3 Weekly Update | <p>Monday December 3rd - DAY TWO </p><p>Tuesday December 4th - DAY THREE </p><p>Wednesday December 5th - DAY FOUR </p><p>Thursday December 6th – DAY FIVE - School Council Meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room (All Welcome) – 6:00 p.m. </p><p>Friday, December 7th - DAY ONE </p><p>Some Upcoming Dates/Reminders: </p><p>December 10th – Spirit Day: Blue and White Day </p><p>December 13th – Character Assemblies – Kindergarten (9:30 a.m.); Grades 1-3 (11:45 a.m.); Grades 4-8 (2:00 p.m.) </p><p>December 17th – Grade 8 students go to Bradford District High School for Concert </p><p>December 17th – Spirit Day: Red and Green Day </p><p>December 19th – Spirit Day: Ugly Sweater and/or Fun Hat Day </p><p>December 21st – Spirit Day: Dress Cozy and/or Wear your PJs </p><p>December 21st – All Lost and Found items will be packed up and sent to a charitable organization </p><p>December 21st – Last Day of School for 2018 </p><p>December 24 – January 4 – School Closed for Winter Holidays </p><p>January 7 – First Day of School for 2019 </p><p>Classroom Holiday Celebrations: As we quickly approach the Winter Holidays, many classrooms will be having class celebrations. If you plan on sending in treats to your child’s class – we would ask that you speak to your child’s educator before doing so. We would also remind you that due to serious life threatening allergies within our school, all food products being sent into the school must be peanut/nut free. Thank you for your co-operation. Lost and Found: Please ensure that you or your child check the Lost and Found prior to December 21st. Over the holidays, all remaining lost and found items will be packed up and sent to a charitable organization. </p><p>Volunteers: Volunteers now need to register using the Online Portal. Annual Offense Declarations now need to be submitted online. A unique username, as well as instructions for online registration will be sent to existing volunteers over the coming days. For all new volunteers, please speak with the office staff to obtain the required paperwork. </p><p>Medical Information: If your child has a medical condition (i.e. asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, diabetes, etc.), please inform the school office as soon as possible, so that we can put together a Medical Emergency Plan to ensure your child’s safety. </p><p>Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser: Our Kindergarten Team is hosting a Mabels Labels fundraiser that is ongoing throughout the year. Please take a look at the following link https://mabelslabels.com/c/?funId=4264&cur_website=base and see the various products you can purchase. All proceeds go to our Kindergarten classrooms for learning materials and outdoor play equipment. </p><p>Safe Arrival: Please call our Safe Arrival line (705-778-4323 – Extension 1) if your child(ren) will be late or absent. Messages can be left 24 hours a day.</p><p> Before and After School Daycare: Just a reminder that students being dropped off for daycare need to use the East Entrance of the school (across from the Parking Lot). </p><p>Parking Lot: We would ask that parents/guardians please follow the directions of our staff and student safety patrollers on duty in the parking lot, before and after school. We are providing direction in the interest of student safety. We would also ask that our disabled parking spaces are not blocked. The parking lot will be closed from 3:20 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. each day to ensure minimal traffic on school property during dismissal time. This is to ensure the safety of our students. Also, when coming to the school during school hours (including break time), we would ask that you park by the office and the side of the building and avoid blocking fire exits. Please be cautious when driving on our neighbouring streets to ensure student/pedestrian safety. South Simcoe Police and By-Law officers have informed us that they will be monitoring our school neighbourhood regularly during school entry and exit times. </p><p>Walking To School: As our school and community continues to grow, traffic congestion within our school parking lot and surrounding streets is a safety concern for our students and families. Chris Hadfield Public School is a designated walking school and we would ask that families make a concerted effort to have students walk to and from school. This would establish healthy routines for students and promote an environmentally friendly practice. We continue to work with our partners at South Simcoe Police and the town of Bradford to ensure the safety of all of our community stakeholders. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter.<br></p> | | | |
| November 19 Weekly Update | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/100 | November 19 Weekly Update | <p>Monday November 19th - DAY THREE Kindergarten Poinsettia orders due </p><p>Tuesday November 20th - DAY FOUR </p><p>Wednesday November 21st - DAY FIVE</p><p> Thursday November 22nd – DAY ONE Student Led Conferences Begin </p><p>Friday, November 23rd PA Day- Student Led Conferences No School for Students </p><p>Some Upcoming Dates to Remember: </p><p>Poinsettia Fundraiser: CHPS Poinsettia orders are due via School Cash online by November 19th </p><p>Volunteers: Volunteers now need to register using the Online Portal. Annual Offense Declarations now need to be submitted online. A unique username, as well as instructions for online registration will be sent to existing volunteers over the coming days. For all new volunteers, please speak with the office staff to obtain the required paperwork. </p><p>Medical Information: If your child has a medical condition (i.e. asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, diabetes, etc.), please inform the school office as soon as possible, so that we can put together a Medical Emergency Plan to ensure your child’s safety. </p><p>Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser: Our Kindergarten Team is hosting a Mabels Labels fundraiser that is ongoing throughout the year. Please take a look at the following link https://mabelslabels.com/c/?funId=4264&cur_website=base and see the various products you can purchase. All proceeds go to our Kindergarten classrooms for learning materials and outdoor play equipment. </p><p>Safe Arrival: Please call our Safe Arrival line (705-778-4323 – Extension 1) if your child(ren) will be late or absent. Messages can be left 24 hours a day. </p><p>Before and After School Daycare: Just a reminder that students being dropped off for daycare need to use the East Entrance of the school (across from the Parking Lot). </p><p>Parking Lot: We would ask that parents/guardians please follow the directions of our staff and student safety patrollers on duty in the parking lot, before and after school. We are providing direction in the interest of student safety. We would also ask that our disabled parking spaces are not blocked. The parking lot will be closed from 3:20 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. each day to ensure minimal traffic on school property during dismissal time. This is to ensure the safety of our students. Also, when coming to the school during school hours (including break time), we would ask that you park by the office and the side of the building and avoid blocking fire exits. Please be cautious when driving on our neighbouring streets to ensure student/pedestrian safety. South Simcoe Police and By-Law officers have informed us that they will be monitoring our school neighbourhood regularly during school entry and exit times. </p><p>Walking To School: As our school and community continues to grow, traffic congestion within our school parking lot and surrounding streets is a safety concern for our students and families. Chris Hadfield Public School is a designated walking school and we would ask that families make a concerted effort to have students walk to and from school. This would establish healthy routines for students and promote an environmentally friendly practice. We continue to work with our partners at South Simcoe Police and the town of Bradford to ensure the safety of all of our community stakeholders. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter. </p><p>Message from the School Office: Bumps and bruises are a daily occurrence in an elementary school. The office staff welcomes donations of snack bags for ice, paper towels, and Kleenex. Thank you!<br></p> | | | |
| The Great Canadian Gift Box | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/101 | The Great Canadian Gift Box | <div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font size="2" style="font-family:calibri, sans-serif, serif, emojifont;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">The Great Canadian Gift Box is a </span></font><font size="2" style="font-family:calibri, sans-serif, serif, emojifont;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">new charity that asks Simcoe County families, organizations, school groups, and businesses to donate shoe boxes filled with necessities for the homeless in both December and June.</span></font><font size="2" style="font-family:calibri, sans-serif, serif, emojifont;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font><font size="2" style="font-family:calibri, sans-serif, serif, emojifont;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">These shoe boxes will be delivered to various shelters and social programs within Simcoe County in a one-night donation drive. Students are encouraged to bring in any of the following items. </span></font><br></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Chapstick</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Baby wipes</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Band-Aids</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Feminine hygiene products </span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Hair elastics</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Dental hygiene products (nothing containing alcohol)</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Hand cream</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Hats</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Socks</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Rubber bands</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Sewing kits</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Can opener</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Lock and key</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Flashlight and batteries</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Garbage bags</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Duct tape</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">$5-$10 gift cards (for grocery store, bus pass, coffee shops)</span></font></div><div style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:sans-serif, serif, emojifont;font-size:12.79px;margin:0px 0px 8pt;"><font face="calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">These boxes will make a difference. </span></font></div><p><br></p> | | | |
| November 12 Weekly Update | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/99 | November 12 Weekly Update | <p>Monday November 12th - DAY THREE Intermediate Boys’ Volleyball Game @ Sir William Osler after school </p><p>Tuesday November 13th - DAY FOUR </p><p>Wednesday November 14th - DAY FIVE </p><p>Thursday November 15th – DAY ONE Intermediate Boys’ Volleyball Game @ WH Day after school </p><p>Friday, November 16th – DAY TWO Progress Reports Go Home </p><p>Some Upcoming Dates to Remember: </p><p>Thursday November 22nd - Parent/Teacher Conferences </p><p>Friday November 23rd - P.A. Day- Parent/Teacher Conferences </p><p>Poinsettia Fundraiser: CHPS Poinsettia orders are due via School Cash online by November 19th</p><p> Volunteers: Volunteers now need to register using the Online Portal. Annual Offense Declarations now need to be submitted online. A unique username, as well as instructions for online registration will be sent to existing volunteers over the coming days. For all new volunteers, please speak with the office staff to obtain the required paperwork. </p><p>Medical Information: If your child has a medical condition (i.e. asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, diabetes, etc.), please inform the school office as soon as possible, so that we can put together a Medical Emergency Plan to ensure your child’s safety.</p><p> Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser: Our Kindergarten Team is hosting a Mabels Labels fundraiser that is ongoing throughout the year. Please take a look at the following link https://mabelslabels.com/c/?funId=4264&cur_website=base and see the various products you can purchase. All proceeds go to our Kindergarten classrooms for learning materials and outdoor play equipment. </p><p>Safe Arrival: Please call our Safe Arrival line (705-778-4323 – Extension 1) if your child(ren) will be late or absent. Messages can be left 24 hours a day. </p><p>Before and After School Daycare: Just a reminder that students being dropped off for daycare need to use the East Entrance of the school (across from the Parking Lot). </p><p>Parking Lot: We would ask that parents/guardians please follow the directions of our staff and student safety patrollers on duty in the parking lot, before and after school. We are providing direction in the interest of student safety. We would also ask that our disabled parking spaces are not blocked. The parking lot will be closed from 3:20 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. each day to ensure minimal traffic on school property during dismissal time. This is to ensure the safety of our students. Also, when coming to the school during school hours (including break time), we would ask that you park by the office and the side of the building and avoid blocking fire exits. Please be cautious when driving on our neighbouring streets to ensure student/pedestrian safety. South Simcoe Police and By-Law officers have informed us that they will be monitoring our school neighbourhood regularly during school entry and exit times. </p><p>Walking To School: As our school and community continues to grow, traffic congestion within our school parking lot and surrounding streets is a safety concern for our students and families. Chris Hadfield Public School is a designated walking school and we would ask that families make a concerted effort to have students walk to and from school. This would establish healthy routines for students and promote an environmentally friendly practice. We continue to work with our partners at South Simcoe Police and the town of Bradford to ensure the safety of all of our community stakeholders. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter.</p><p> Message from the School Office: Bumps and bruises are a daily occurrence in an elementary school. The office staff welcomes donations of snack bags for ice, paper towels, and Kleenex. Thank you!<br></p> | | | |
| November 5 Weekly Update | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/98 | November 5 Weekly Update | <p></p><p>Monday November 5- DAY THREE </p><p>Tuesday November 6- DAY FOUR </p><p>Wednesday November 7 – DAY FIVE </p><p>Thursday November 8th – DAY ONE</p><p>Friday November 9th - DAY TWO Remembrance Day Assemblies</p><p>Volunteers: Volunteers now need to register using the Online Portal. Annual Offense Declarations now need to be submitted online. A unique username, as well as instructions for online registration will be sent to existing volunteers over the coming days. For all new volunteers, please speak with the office staff to obtain the required paperwork. Please be reminded that all Offense Declarations are due to the Board by November 30th . </p><p>Prescribed Medication: If your child has recently been prescribed medication due to illness (eg. Antibiotics, puffer etc.). The medication must be sent to the office and we cannot administer without a completed “Medication Dispensing Form: Two Weeks or Less”. We’ve attached the document for your reference. Please ensure this form is completed when sending medication with your child. </p><p>Medical Information: If your child has a medical condition (i.e. asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, diabetes, etc.), please inform the school office as soon as possible, so that we can put together a Medical Emergency Plan to ensure your child’s safety. </p><p>Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser: Our Kindergarten Team is hosting a Mabels Labels fundraiser that is ongoing throughout the year. Please take a look at the following link https://mabelslabels.com/c/?funId=4264&cur_website=base and see the various products you can purchase. All proceeds go to our Kindergarten classrooms for learning materials and outdoor play equipment. </p><p>Safe Arrival: Please call our Safe Arrival line (705-778-4323 – Extension 1) if your child(ren) will be late or absent. Messages can be left 24 hours a day. </p><p>Before and After School Daycare: Just a reminder that students being dropped off for daycare need to use the East Entrance of the school (across from the Parking Lot). </p><p>Parking Lot: We would ask that parents/guardians please follow the directions of our staff and student safety patrollers on duty in the parking lot, before and after school. We are providing direction in the interest of student safety. We would also ask that our disabled parking spaces are not blocked. The parking lot will be closed from 3:20 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. each day to ensure minimal traffic on school property during dismissal time. This is to ensure the safety of our students. Also, when coming to the school during school hours (including break time), we would ask that you park by the office and the side of the building and avoid blocking fire exits. Please be cautious when driving on our neighbouring streets to ensure student/pedestrian safety. South Simcoe Police and By-Law officers have informed us that they will be monitoring our school neighbourhood regularly during school entry and exit times. </p><p>Kiss and Ride: Families, we would appreciate your cooperation to have your children ready with coats, hats and mitts on when dropping them off in the Kiss and Ride. This will help make traffic flow smoothly. </p><p>Walking To School: As our school and community continues to grow, traffic congestion within our school parking lot and surrounding streets is a safety concern for our students and families. Chris Hadfield Public School is a designated walking school and we would ask that families make a concerted effort to have students walk to and from school. This would establish healthy routines for students and promote an environmentally friendly practice. We continue to work with our partners at South Simcoe Police and the town of Bradford to ensure the safety of all of our community stakeholders. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter. </p><p>Message from the School Office: Bumps and bruises are a daily occurrence in an elementary school. The office staff welcomes donations of snack bags for ice, paper towels, and Kleenex. Thank you! <br></p> | | | |
| October 22 Weekly Update | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/97 | October 22 Weekly Update | <p>Monday October 22nd – PA DAY NO SCHOOL </p><p>Tuesday October 23rd – DAY FIVE </p><p>Wednesday October 24th – DAY ONE </p><p>Thursday October 25h – DAY TWO Photo Day </p><p>Friday October 26th - DAY THREE </p><p>Some Upcoming Dates to Remember: </p><p>November 1st - School Council @ 6 pm, </p><p>Messages: </p><p>Parking Lot Update: Families dropping off or picking up children are encouraged to be considerate of those living in the CHPS’ community by not parking on private property when picking up your children. It’s come to our attention that personal driveways across from the school are being used as parking spots at the end of the day. Please either park on the street or in our parking lot before 3:20. As always, we remind families that CHPS is a walking school and we highly encourage our school community to make their on foot when possible. </p><p>Volunteers: Volunteers now need to register using the Online Portal. Annual Offense Declarations now need to be submitted online. A unique username, as well as instructions for online registration will be sent to existing volunteers over the coming days. For all new volunteers, please speak with the office staff to obtain the required paperwork. Please be reminded that all Offense Declarations are due to the Board by November 30th . </p><p>Prescribed Medication: If your child has recently been prescribed medication due to illness (eg. Antibiotics, puffer etc.). The medication must be sent to the office and we cannot administer without a completed “Medication Dispensing Form: Two Weeks or Less”. We’ve attached the document for your reference. Please ensure this form is completed when sending medication with your child. Medical Information: If your child has a medical condition (i.e. asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, diabetes, etc.), please inform the school office as soon as possible, so that we can put together a Medical Emergency Plan to ensure your child’s safety. </p><p>Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser: Our Kindergarten Team is hosting a Mabels Labels fundraiser that is ongoing throughout the year. Please take a look at the following link https://mabelslabels.com/c/?funId=4264&cur_website=base and see the various products you can purchase. All proceeds go to our Kindergarten classrooms for learning materials and outdoor play equipment. </p><p>Safe Arrival: Please call our Safe Arrival line (705-778-4323 – Extension 1) if your child(ren) will be late or absent. Messages can be left 24 hours a day. Before and After School Daycare: Just a reminder that students being dropped off for daycare need to use the East Entrance of the school (across from the Parking Lot). </p><p>Parking Lot: We would ask that parents/guardians please follow the directions of our staff and student safety patrollers on duty in the parking lot, before and after school. We are providing direction in the interest of student safety. We would also ask that our disabled parking spaces are not blocked. The parking lot will be closed from 3:20 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. each day to ensure minimal traffic on school property during dismissal time. This is to ensure the safety of our students. Also, when coming to the school during school hours (including break time), we would ask that you park by the office and the side of the building and avoid blocking fire exits. Please be cautious when driving on our neighbouring streets to ensure student/pedestrian safety. South Simcoe Police and By-Law officers have informed us that they will be monitoring our school neighbourhood regularly during school entry and exit times.</p><p> Kiss and Ride: Families, we would appreciate your cooperation to have your children ready with coats, hats and mitts on when dropping them off in the Kiss and Ride. This will help make traffic flow smoothly. </p><p>Walking To School: As our school and community continues to grow, traffic congestion within our school parking lot and surrounding streets is a safety concern for our students and families. Chris Hadfield Public School is a designated walking school and we would ask that families make a concerted effort to have students walk to and from school. This would establish healthy routines for students and promote an environmentally friendly practice. We continue to work with our partners at South Simcoe Police and the town of Bradford to ensure the safety of all of our community stakeholders. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter. </p><p>Message from the School Office: </p><p>Bumps and bruises are a daily occurrence in an elementary school. The office staff welcomes donations of snack bags for ice, paper towels, and Kleenex. Thank you!<br></p> | | | |