| Lunch Program Update - Week of Feb 17th | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/157 | Lunch Program Update - Week of Feb 17th | <p>In anticipation for potential job action days next week, the following changes will be made
to the School’s Lunch Program for the week of February 17th: </p><p>Monday, February 17th – FAMILY DAY HOLIDAY
- No scheduled lunch program due to the Family Day Holiday</p><p> Tuesday, February 18th – DAY ONE
- PIZZAVILLE LUNCH (as regularly scheduled) </p><p>Wednesday, February 19th – DAY TWO
- SUBWAY LUNCH (as regularly scheduled)
- KERNELS POPCORN FOR SALE – STUDENT LEADERS WILL BE SELLING POPCORN FOR $2.00 PER BAG
IN THE FRONT FOYER AT FIRST BREAK (as regularly scheduled) </p><p>Thursday, February 20th – DAY THREE
- PIZZAVILLE LUNCH (as regularly scheduled)</p><p>
Friday, February 21st – DAY FOUR
- MILK PROGRAM IS CANCELLED TODAY IN ANTICIPATION OF THE POTENTIAL JOB ACTION DAY –
REFUNDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE END OF NEXT WEEK
Please note that the Lunch Program will run as scheduled above, whether job action
occurs or not, out of respect for our vendors and volunteers.</p> | | | |
| February 17th Weekly Update | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/158 | February 17th Weekly Update | <p>Monday, February 17th – FAMILY DAY
- School is Closed for the Family Day Holiday. Enjoy the day with family and friends!</p><p>
Tuesday, February 18th – DAY ONE
- </p><p>Wednesday, February 19th – DAY TWO
- “I WALK Wednesday” – We encourage students and families to walk to school every day, but we
hope more people make an effort on Wednesdays
- KERNELS POPCORN FOR SALE – Student Leaders will be selling Popcorn in the front foyer for $2.00
per bag </p><p>Thursday, February 20th – DAY THREE
- </p><p>Friday, February 21st – DAY FOUR
- POTENTIAL JOB ACTION DAY - The provincial branch of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of
Ontario (ETFO) announced their intent to proceed with a provincial one-day walkout on Friday,
February 21st
. Should a tentative agreement not be reached, all SCDSB elementary schools will be
closed to students on Friday, February 21st as there would not be sufficient supervision to ensure
student safety. As a result, transportation for elementary school students will be cancelled on this
day. For updates please check the following website – www.scdsb.on.ca
- Milk Program is cancelled today in anticipation of the potential job action day – refunds will be
distributed by the end of next week </p><p>Some Upcoming Dates to Remember: </p><p>February 25th – SPIRIT DAY: “Mad for Plaid” Day – we encourage staff and students to wear plaid today. </p><p>February 26th – PINK SHIRT DAY – we encourage staff and students to wear pink today in an effort to
promote anti-bullying in our community </p><p>March 6th – PD DAY – No school for students. </p><p>March 13th – SPIRIT DAY – Wear “Green” today to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day </p><p>March 16th – 20th – March Break</p><p> March 31st – SPIRIT DAY – “SPRING FLING” Day – wear bright colours, florals, pastels and spring clothes </p><p>MESSAGES: </p><p>EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCES FOR STUDENTS - As per the SCDSB board policy, when a student is absent
for 15 or more consecutive school days, in order for them to remain on the school register, a program of
study needs to be requested by the family and approved by the Principal. If you are aware of an extended
leave of absence for your child and you would like your child to remain on the school register, you will need
to submit a letter in writing indicating the dates of the leave of absence and requesting a program of study.
This written request must be submitted to the school office at least 10 school days prior to the leave of
absence. This will provide the classroom teacher with sufficient time to put together the program of study.
Upon return, the completed program of study must be returned and will be filed for audit purposes. While
the program of study will be reviewed for completion, no formal assessment or feedback will be provided.
For families who do not request a program of study to support an extended leave of absence, must reregister their child(ren), once they return to school. </p><p>KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: If you know of a child in our neighbourhood who is turning 4 in 2020, it is
time to register them for Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. Online registrations can be found at
https://www.scdsb.on.ca/news/current_news/kindergarten_registration_2020-21 - If you need any
assistance with the registration process – please contact our school office and we will be happy to support
you! </p><p>NO IDLING IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT: We would ask that at the end of the school day, when cars are parked
in the school parking lot for dismissal pick-up, that vehicles are not idling. Students and staff are reporting
difficulty with the air quality due to idling vehicles. Following this request would promote a healthier
dismissal environment for everyone at the end of each school day. Thank you for your support. </p><p>VISITORS TO OUR SCHOOL: When visiting our school, we would ask that you please report to the office. In
order to maintain a safe school, it is important that our visitors refrain from visiting classrooms and
portables, unless you are a registered volunteer and have signed in with the appropriate office staff
members. We want to thank our families and visitors for their respectful communication with staff while
visiting our building. This continued practice helps promote a positive learning environment for our
students. Thank you for supporting a safe school! </p><p>PARKING LOT: The entrance coming into our school on West Park Avenue is closed from 9:00 a.m. until 3:45
p.m. This entrance will be used for bussing and Emergency vehicles only during this time. We have had to
make this decision due to the numbers of vehicles speeding through this area, creating unsafe conditions.
There have also been numerous occasions where people have parked in the fire safety zones preventing
Emergency vehicles from accessing these locations. Visitors can access our parking lot behind the school
using the Miller Park Avenue entrance during school hours. We would ask that parents/guardians please
follow the directions of our staff 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 continues be closed from 3:20 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. each day to ensure minimal traffic
on school property during dismissal time. We have connected with South Simcoe Police and By-Law officers
who have informed us that they will be monitoring our school neighbourhood regularly during school entry
and exit times<br></p> | | | |
| Lunch Program Update - Week of Feb 10th | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/155 | Lunch Program Update - Week of Feb 10th | <p>In anticipation for potential job action days next week, the following changes will be made
to the School’s Lunch Program for the week of February 10th:</p><p>
Monday, February 10th – DAY ONE
- SWISS CHALET LUNCH (as regularly scheduled) </p><p>Tuesday, February 11th – DAY TWO
- PIZZAVILLE LUNCH IS CANCELLED TODAY IN ANTICIPATION OF THE POTENTIAL JOB ACTION DAY –
REFUNDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE END OF NEXT WEEK
Wednesday, </p><p>February 12th – DAY THREE
- SUBWAY LUNCH (as regularly scheduled)
- KERNELS POPCORN FOR SALE – STUDENT LEADERS WILL BE SELLING POPCORN FOR $2.00 PER BAG
IN THE FRONT FOYER AT FIRST BREAK (as regularly scheduled) </p><p>Thursday, February 13th – DAY FOUR
- PIZZAVILLE LUNCH IS CANCELLED TODAY IN ANTICIPATION OF THE POTENTIAL JOB ACTION DAY –
REFUNDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE END OF NEXT WEEK</p><p> Friday, February 14th – DAY FIVE
- MILK PROGRAM (as regularly scheduled)
Please note that the Lunch Program will run as scheduled above, whether job action
occurs or not, out of respect for our vendors and volunteers.<br></p> | | | |
| February 10th Weekly Update | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/156 | February 10th Weekly Update | <p>Monday, February 10th – DAY ONE
-</p><p>
Tuesday, February 11th – DAY TWO
- POTENTIAL JOB ACTION DAY - The provincial branch of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of
Ontario (ETFO) announced their intent to proceed with a provincial one-day walkout on Tuesday,
February 11th and a rotating one-day walkout on Thursday, February 13th. Should a tentative
agreement not be reached, all SCDSB elementary schools will be closed to students on Tuesday, Feb.
11th and Thursday, Feb. 13th, as there would not be sufficient supervision to ensure student safety.
As a result, transportation for elementary school students will be cancelled on both of these days.
For updates please check the following website – www.scdsb.on.ca
- Pizzaville lunch is cancelled today in anticipation of the potential Job Action Day – Refunds will be
distributed by the end of next week! </p><p>Wednesday, February 12th – DAY THREE
- “I WALK Wednesday” – We encourage students and families to walk to school every day, but we
hope more people make an effort on Wednesdays
- KERNELS POPCORN FOR SALE – Student Leaders will be selling Popcorn in the front foyer for $2.00
per bag at 1st Break </p><p>Thursday, February 13th – DAY FOUR
- POTENTIAL JOB ACTION DAY – See messaging above (Tues. Feb. 11th)
- Pizzaville lunch is cancelled today in anticipation of the potential Job Action Day – Refunds will be
distributed by the end of next week! </p><p>Friday, February 14th – DAY FIVE
- SPIRIT DAY: Red, White and Pink Day – we encourage staff and students to wear these colours
today
- Berenstain Bears Theatre Presentation for Kindergarten – Grade 2 students </p><p>Some Upcoming Dates to Remember: </p><p>February 15th – Hot Lunch orders for March are due</p><p>
February 17th – School Closed for Family Day Holiday – Enjoy the day with Family and Friends </p><p>February 25th – SPIRIT DAY: “Mad for Plaid” Day – we encourage staff and students to wear plaid today. </p><p>February 26th – PINK SHIRT DAY – we encourage staff and students to wear pink today in an effort to
promote anti-bullying in our community </p><p>MESSAGES: </p><p>EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCES FOR STUDENTS - As per the SCDSB board policy, when a student is absent
for 15 or more consecutive school days, in order for them to remain on the school register, a program of
study needs to be requested by the family and approved by the Principal. If you are aware of an extended
leave of absence for your child and you would like your child to remain on the school register, you will need
to submit a letter in writing indicating the dates of the leave of absence and requesting a program of study.
This written request must be submitted to the school office at least 10 school days prior to the leave of
absence. This will provide the classroom teacher with sufficient time to put together the program of study.
Upon return, the completed program of study must be returned and will be filed for audit purposes. While
the program of study will be reviewed for completion, no formal assessment or feedback will be provided.
For families who do not request a program of study to support an extended leave of absence, must reregister their child(ren), once they return to school. </p><p>KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: If you know of a child in our neighbourhood who is turning 4 in 2020, it is
time to register them for Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. Online registrations can be found at
https://www.scdsb.on.ca/news/current_news/kindergarten_registration_2020-21 - If you need any
assistance with the registration process – please contact our school office and we will be happy to support
you! </p><p>NO IDLING IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT: We would ask that at the end of the school day, when cars are parked
in the school parking lot for dismissal pick-up, that vehicles are not idling. Students and staff are reporting
difficulty with the air quality due to idling vehicles. Following this request would promote a healthier
dismissal environment for everyone at the end of each school day. Thank you for your support.</p><p> VISITORS TO OUR SCHOOL: When visiting our school, we would ask that you please report to the office. In
order to maintain a safe school, it is important that our visitors refrain from visiting classrooms and
portables, unless you are a registered volunteer and have signed in with the appropriate office staff
members. We want to thank our families and visitors for their respectful communication with staff while
visiting our building. This continued practice helps promote a positive learning environment for our
students. Thank you for supporting a safe school! </p><p>PARKING LOT: The entrance coming into our school on West Park Avenue is closed from 9:00 a.m. until 3:45
p.m. This entrance will be used for bussing and Emergency vehicles only during this time. We have had to
make this decision due to the numbers of vehicles speeding through this area, creating unsafe conditions.
There have also been numerous occasions where people have parked in the fire safety zones preventing
Emergency vehicles from accessing these locations. Visitors can access our parking lot behind the school
using the Miller Park Avenue entrance during school hours. We would ask that parents/guardians please
follow the directions of our staff 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 continues be closed from 3:20 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. each day to ensure minimal traffic
on school property during dismissal time. We have connected with South Simcoe Police and By-Law officers
who have informed us that they will be monitoring our school neighbourhood regularly during school entry
and exit times.<br></p> | | | |
| February 3rd Weekly Update | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/154 | February 3rd Weekly Update | <p>Monday, February 3rd – DAY ONE
- </p><p>Tuesday, February 4th – DAY TWO
- KERNELS POPCORN IS FOR SALE TODAY in anticipation of the potential Job Action Day – Student
Leaders will be selling Popcorn in the front foyer for $2.00 per bag </p><p>Wednesday, February 5th – DAY THREE
- POTENTIAL JOB ACTION DAY - The provincial branch of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of
Ontario (ETFO) announced their intent to proceed with a rotating one-day walkout on Wednesday,
February 5th and a provincial one-day walkout on Thursday, February 6th. Should a tentative
agreement not be reached, all SCDSB elementary schools will be closed to students on Wednesday,
Feb. 5th and Thursday, Feb. 6th, as there would not be sufficient supervision to ensure student
safety. As a result, transportation for elementary school students will be cancelled on both of these
days. For updates please check the following website – www.scdsb.on.ca
- “I WALK Wednesday” – We encourage students and families to walk to school every day, but we
hope more people make an effort on Wednesdays
- Subway Lunch will be moved to Friday in anticipation of the potential Job Action Day </p><p>Thursday, February 6th – DAY FOUR
- POTENTIAL JOB ACTION DAY – See messaging above
- Pizzaville lunch is cancelled today in anticipation of the potential Job Action Day – Refunds will be
distributed by the end of next week!
- School Council Meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room (6:00 p.m.) – All Welcome! </p><p>Friday, February 7th – DAY FIVE
- Students who would have received their Subway Lunch on Wednesday – will receive it today! </p><p>Some Upcoming Dates to Remember:</p><p>
February 14th – SPIRIT DAY: Red, White and Pink Day – we encourage staff and students to wear these
colours today </p><p>February 14th – School Dance for Grades 3-8 students </p><p>February 15th – Hot Lunch orders for March are due </p><p>February 17th – School Closed for Family Day Holiday – Enjoy the day with Family and Friends </p><p>February 25th – SPIRIT DAY: “Mad for Plaid” Day – we encourage staff and students to wear plaid today. </p><p>February 26th – PINK SHIRT DAY – we encourage staff and students to wear pink today in an effort to
promote anti-bullying in our community </p><p>MESSAGES: </p><p>KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: If you know of a child in our neighbourhood who is turning 4 in 2020, it is
time to register them for Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. Online registrations can be found at
https://www.scdsb.on.ca/news/current_news/kindergarten_registration_2020-21 - If you need any
assistance with the registration process – please contact our school office and we will be happy to support
you! </p><p>NO IDLING IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT: We would ask that at the end of the school day, when cars are parked
in the school parking lot for dismissal pick-up, that vehicles are not idling. Students and staff are reporting
difficulty with the air quality due to idling vehicles. Following this request would promote a healthier
dismissal environment for everyone at the end of each school day. Thank you for your support. </p><p>SNOW BANKS: Please remind your child(ren) to not play on the snowbanks on the street and/or in the
school parking lot while arriving or departing school. Due to the high volume of traffic, this poses as a
danger to our students. Thanks for your support with this.</p><p>
VISITORS TO OUR SCHOOL: When visiting our school, we would ask that you please report to the office. In
order to maintain a safe school, it is important that our visitors refrain from visiting classrooms and
portables, unless you are a registered volunteer and have signed in with the appropriate office staff
members. We want to thank our families and visitors for their respectful communication with staff while
visiting our building. This continued practice helps promote a positive learning environment for our
students. Thank you for supporting a safe school! </p><p>YARD AND PARKING LOT: Just a reminder to all of our families that supervision does not start on the yard
until 9:00 a.m. Please do not drop off your child before-hand. When dropping off your child, please do not
come onto the school yard as we need to ensure that only staff and students are in the enclosed area. This
practice is to ensure the safety of all students. We would also ask that you follow the direction of all school
staff both on the yard and in the parking lot. We are working collaboratively to foster a safe school
environment for all. Your support is greatly appreciated. </p><p>PARKING LOT: The entrance coming into our school on West Park Avenue is closed from 9:00 a.m. until 3:45
p.m. This entrance will be used for bussing and Emergency vehicles only during this time. We have had to
make this decision due to the numbers of vehicles speeding through this area, creating unsafe conditions.
There have also been numerous occasions where people have parked in the fire safety zones preventing
Emergency vehicles from accessing these locations. Visitors can access our parking lot behind the school
using the Miller Park Avenue entrance during school hours. We would ask that parents/guardians please
follow the directions of our staff 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 continues be closed from 3:20 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. each day to ensure minimal traffic
on school property during dismissal time. We have connected with South Simcoe Police and By-Law officers
who have informed us that they will be monitoring our school neighbourhood regularly during school entry
and exit times.<br></p> | | | |
| January 27th Weekly Update | http://had.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/153 | January 27th Weekly Update | <p>Monday, January 27th – DAY ONE
- The provincial branch of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced their
intent to proceed with a rotating one-day walkout on Monday, January 27th
. Should a tentative
agreement not be reached, all SCDSB elementary schools will be closed to students on Monday,
January 27th, as there would not be sufficient supervision to ensure student safety. As a result,
transportation for elementary school students will be cancelled on Monday, Jan. 27. For updates
please check the following website – www.scdsb.on.ca
- Online </p><p>Kindergarten Registration begins today for students turning 4 in 2020! For more information
on Kindergarten Registration please visit the following website -
https://www.scdsb.on.ca/news/current_news/kindergarten_registration_2020-21 - please contact
our school office if you need any assistance
- Students who would have received their Swiss Chalet lunch today (Mon. Jan. 27) through our Hot
Lunch Program, will receive their lunch on Friday, January 31st</p><p>
Tuesday, January 28th – DAY TWO </p><p>Wednesday, January 29th – DAY THREE
- “I WALK Wednesday” – We encourage students and families to walk to school every day, but we
hope more people make an effort on Wednesdays
- Bell Let’s Talk Day – Awareness Day for Mental Health
- Eat Together Assembly – Sponsored by the Loblaws Company and our local Zehrs
- KERNELS POPCORN IS BACK – We will be selling Kernels Popcorn for $2.00 a bag in the front foyer
during first Nutrition Break!! </p><p>Thursday, January 30th – DAY FOUR </p><p>Friday, January 31st – DAY FIVE
- Students who would have received their Swiss Chalet Hot Lunch on Monday – will receive it today! </p><p>Some Upcoming Dates to Remember: </p><p>February 6th – School Council Meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room (6:00 p.m.) – All Welcome! </p><p>February 15th – Hot Lunch orders for March are due </p><p>February 17th – School Closed for Family Day Holiday – Enjoy the day with Family and Friends</p><p>
MESSAGES: </p><p>MRS CARNEGIE IS RETIRING: After 30 years in Education, Mrs. Carnegie will be retiring on January 31st. She
has been an important member of our school community over the past several years and we thank her for
her dedication towards student achievement and well-being. Please take some time to thank Mrs. Carnegie
for her service this week prior to her last day. We wish her all the best on this exciting next phase of her life.
We will miss you Mrs. Carnegie!!</p><p>
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: If you know of a child in our neighbourhood who is turning 4 in 2020, it is
time to register them for Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. Online registrations can be found at
https://www.scdsb.on.ca/news/current_news/kindergarten_registration_2020-21 - If you need any
assistance with the registration process – please contact our school office and we will be happy to support
you!</p><p>
NO IDLING IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT: We would ask that at the end of the school day, when cars are parked
in the school parking lot for dismissal pick-up, that vehicles are not idling. Students and staff are reporting
difficulty with the air quality due to idling vehicles. Following this request would promote a healthier
dismissal environment for everyone at the end of each school day. Thank you for your support. </p><p>SNOW BANKS: Please remind your child(ren) to not play on the snowbanks on the street and/or in the
school parking lot while arriving or departing school. Due to the high volume of traffic, this poses as a
danger to our students. Thanks for your support with this. </p><p>VISITORS TO OUR SCHOOL: When visiting our school, we would ask that you please report to the office. In
order to maintain a safe school, it is important that our visitors refrain from visiting classrooms and
portables, unless you are a registered volunteer and have signed in with the appropriate office staff
members. We want to thank our families and visitors for their respectful communication with staff while
visiting our building. This continued practice helps promote a positive learning environment for our
students. Thank you for supporting a safe school! </p><p>YARD AND PARKING LOT: Just a reminder to all of our families that supervision does not start on the yard
until 9:00 a.m. Please do not drop off your child before-hand. When dropping off your child, please do not
come onto the school yard as we need to ensure that only staff and students are in the enclosed area. This
practice is to ensure the safety of all students. We would also ask that you follow the direction of all school
staff both on the yard and in the parking lot. We are working collaboratively to foster a safe school
environment for all. Your support is greatly appreciated. </p><p>PARKING LOT: The entrance coming into our school on West Park Avenue is closed from 9:00 a.m. until 3:45
p.m. This entrance will be used for bussing and Emergency vehicles only during this time. We have had to
make this decision due to the numbers of vehicles speeding through this area, creating unsafe conditions.
There have also been numerous occasions where people have parked in the fire safety zones preventing
Emergency vehicles from accessing these locations. Visitors can access our parking lot behind the school
using the Miller Park Avenue entrance during school hours. We would ask that parents/guardians please
follow the directions of our staff 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 continues be closed from 3:20 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. each day to ensure minimal traffic
on school property during dismissal time. We have connected with South Simcoe Police and By-Law officers
who have informed us that they will be monitoring our school neighbourhood regularly during school entry
and exit times.<br></p> | | | |