Hilson Avenue Public School Kinderland - What is going on

Winter is coming..

11/8/2019

Please remember to send in mitts/gloves, hats, neck warmers and boots. Label all of your child's belongings as things tend to grow feet and walk off!

The Pumpkin Walk raised $460! Thank you to everyone who donated a pumpkin and for making this a big success!

Indigo Fundraiser is on Wednesday, November 13th at the Pinecrest location.

Please come support our fundraiser, everyone is welcome!! Storytime will begin at 5 p.m. in two seperate areas, schedule of Staff reading will be shared shortly. We hope to see you all then!

Kinder A news:

Kinder A is looking for Playdough! Please reach out to Mme Laflamme if you are able to bring some in.
Scholastic orders will go out every month with a return date on them. Kinder A parents, please order online under Mrs. Espinoza or send in a cheque.
Parent/Educator interviews will be next week, you should have already received a request from your child’s educators. Interviews will be with Mrs Espinoza, Mme Laflamme and Mrs Holland.

Kinder B news:

Kinder B is looking for playdough! Please reach out to Mme Laflamme if you are able to bring some in, thank you!
Scholastic orders will go out every month with a return date on them. Kinder B parents, please order online under Ms. Saraj or send in a cheque.
Parent/Educator interviews are next week, you should have already received a request from your child’s educators. Interviews will be with Ms Saraj, Mrs Holland and Mme Laflamme.

Kinder C news:

Thank you to all that have joined the Remind App! Please continue to join and stay up to date on everything Kinder related. If you still haven't, download the app and input the class code- ‘hilsonk’
Parent/Educator interviews will only be held on Friday, November 15th. You should have already received an interview form, all three educators will be at this meeting.
Mme Ellis will be taking scholastic orders! You can order online through her now.

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Monday, November 11th - Remembrance Day Assembly 9 a.m.
Tuesday, November 12th - School Council 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13th - Indigo Fundraiser (Pinecrest Location) 5-9 p.m.
Thursday Evening & Friday Morning- Parent/Educator Interviews
Friday, Nov. 15th - PA DAY - No School
Friday, Dec. 20th - Last day of School before Winter Holiday break
Dec.23rd - Jan. 3rd - Winter Holiday break - No School
Friday, Jan. 24th - PA DAY - No School

Updates & New Teacher

10/14/2019

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are sad to say goodbye to Mme Jessica and wish her all the best. We would like to welcome Samantha Ellis, she will be joining Kinder C as the afternoon French OCT.

Each kinder class is creating a family wall, please remember to send in a picture of your family. Thanks to all that have so far, we've been enjoying watching your little ones tell us about the picture and who's in it.

Label, label, label!
We have had many missing and found items, it’s difficult to keep track of everyone's belongings. Please remember to label your child's things either with a tag or sharpie!

Kinder A news:

Scholastic orders will go out every month with a return date on them. Kinder A parents, please order online under Mrs. Espinoza or send in a cheque.

Kinder B news:

Scholastic orders will go out every month with a return date on them. Kinder B parents, please order online under Ms. Saraj or send in a cheque.

Kinder C news:

Thanks to all that donated the pillows and plants! You filled Kinder C's bucket.
Kinder C is joining remind! Please download the app, https://www.remind.com/apps/, and enter the class code- hilsonk
If you would like to contact the new teacher, Samantha, please feel free to email her at samantha.ellis@ocdsb.ca

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Friday, Nov. 15th - PA DAY - No School
Friday, Dec. 20th - Last day of School before Winter Holiday break
Dec.23rd - Jan. 3rd - Winter Holiday break - No School
Friday, Jan. 24th - PA DAY - No School

What's going on until October 4th.

9/22/2019

We made it through our first full two weeks of school with some tears but lots of excitement, laughter and learning! We are getting to know your children and enjoying making those connections with them. We are looking forward to a fun filled year full of learning through play!

We have been getting some questions as to what Learning Through Play (FDK document) and How Does Learning Happen (HDLH) looks like in our programs.

Guided by these four frames, we create an environment in which your child will hopefully begin to love learning. The Communication of Learning (COL) is the Kindergarten version of a Report Card, which will be written using these four frames.

What Are We Learning?

We have been learning each other's names, counting and labeling our colours en francais along with learning our letters and the sounds that they make.

Kinder A News:

Scholastic orders will go out every month with a return date on them. Kinder A parents, please order online under Mrs. Espinoza or send in a cheque.

Kinder B News:

Scholastic orders will go out every month with a return date on them. Kinder B parents, please order online under Ms. Saraj or send in a cheque.

Kinder C News:

Kinder C is looking for pillows and plants. If you are able to donate any of these to help create a more comfortable environment for our little ones, please reach out to their educators.

Please label everything, even the socks and underwear. Your child will most likely not recognize any of these clothes, labelling them will greatly help the Kinder team. Feel free to double up on extra clothes if you feel your child would benefit from them. This creates backup in case there are 2 accidents in a day or week.

Meet the Staff night is this Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. Come out and meet all of your child's educators!

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Thursday, Sept. 26th - Meet the Staff night 5-6 pm.
Friday, Sept. 27th - Terry Fox Run
Tuesday, Oct. 8th - Picture Day
Friday, Oct. 11th - PA DAY - No School
Monday, Oct. 14th - Holiday - No School
Friday, Nov. 15th - PA DAY - No School
Friday, Dec. 20th - Last day of School before Winter Holiday break
Dec.23rd - Jan. 3rd - Winter Holiday break - No School
Friday, Jan. 24th - PA DAY - No School

Week of September 3rd-6th

8/30/2019

Welcome back! The first couple of weeks will be a big transition for the little ones… and for us adults. You should have received information on when your scheduled time to meet with the team, (with your child) is and when your child's start date is. If not, please reach out to the office and they’ll give you that information.

Year 2 students going into Grade 1, we will be in the big yard helping them find their classes. There will be charts with the homeroom teachers names along with the class list, we will have a list on us to help your children find their classes.

All Year 1 students, your first day of school is Thursday, September 5th.

Year 2 students who are registered for EDP with the WCC, your first day of school is also on Thursday, September 5th.

Friday, September 6th is the day that the remainder of the children will begin school.

There is no school for all Kindergarten students on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Back to school essentials for ALL Kinders - Year 1 & Year 2 students

Please be sure your child arrives to school with:

Large backpack
- Backpack should be able to fit a large hardcover book, lunch bag and sweater or fall jacket. Keep in mind we are an early start school therefore your child may arrive to school with a sweater/jacket but find it too warm out to wear it during afternoon play. They should be able to fit their lunch bag, sweater/jacket and water bottle in their backpack. Having a backpack large enough to fit a large hardcover will make library books easier for your child to bring to and from school. Have your child practice putting their personal items inside, zipping up and unzipping their backpack.
Reusable lunch bag, easy to open containers & reusable water bottle that locks
- Hilson encourages a litterless lunch, having a reusable bag, containers and a water bottle facilitate this. Please ensure your child can independently open and close everything. Taking the time to show them how to use everything allows them to be more independent during open snack times and lunch time, allowing them to eat without waiting for help. It also reduces mess as they are less likely to spill the contents of their containers and water bottle if they know how to close everything properly. **Hilson is a nut-free school (K-6).**
Ziplock with extra change of clothes
- It is not uncommon for Kinder students to need an extra change of clothes. Bathroom accidents, water table play, snack table spills, playing in mud/puddles/sand during outdoor play are just some of the reasons. Please pack a pair of bottoms (pants/leggings), t-shirt, underwear & socks. Label everything, even the socks and underwear. Your child will most likely not recognize any of these clothes, labelling them will greatly help the Kinder team. Feel free to double up on extra clothes if you feel your child would benefit from them. This creates backup in case there are 2 accidents in a day or week.
Indoor running shoes, preferably velcro
- These shoes will be your child's primary pair of shoes at school. Your child should be able to easily put these shoes on and off. Kinders visit the gym twice a week therefore these shoes should be comfortable to run in.**Please note, ideally these shoes stay in your child's school cubbie at the end of the day. Aftercare parents, it is best to have another pair of shoes for your child to wear at the Children's Centre. This facilitates things for your family as you won't need to lug a pair shoes to and from school and aftercare everyday. They are less likely to get lost in the shuffle.**
School Supplies & class donations
- The Kinder team will be collecting school supplies during intakes and during the first few days of school. Glue sticks, markers, pencils, pencil crayons, erasers & scissors are all shared items and do not need to be labelled. Items in bold are most needed at the moment. Families that would like to donate craft supplies (pompoms. stickers, foam shapes, washi tape, googly eyes, glitter glue), kleenex boxes and playdough (homemade or store bought) are more than welcome to. These added supplies are always appreciated.

OCDSB School Calendar

Hilson Avenue Public School follows the OCDSB School Calendar for all holidays, PA Days and breaks. Please mark these dates in your calendar or bookmark this link for handy reference.
https://ocdsb.ca/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/File/News/OCDSB%20News/2019/Aug/2019-2020_Elementary_SYC.pdf

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Monday, Sept. 2nd - Labour Day
Tuesday, Sept. 3rd - Intake interviews for incoming Year 1 parents and any new to Hilson Year 2 parents
Wednesday, Sept.4th - Intake interviews for incoming Year 1 parents and any new to Hilson Year 2 parents
Thursday, Sept. 5th - First Day of School for all Year 1 Kinder students & all registered WCC EDP year 2 students
Friday, Sept. 6th - First Day of school for all remaining Year 2 students
Friday, Oct. 11th - PA DAY - No School
Monday, Oct. 14th - Holiday - No School
Friday, Nov. 15th - PA DAY - No School
Friday, Dec. 20th - Last day of School before Winter Holiday break
Dec.23rd - Jan. 3rd - Winter Holiday break - No School
Friday, Jan. 24th - PA DAY - No School

Last Blog Post for 2018-2019 School Year

6/12/2019

We want to thank all of you for all that you have done to help us teach your children. We could not have achieved any of it without your communication and volunteerism, so thank you from your Kinder Team.
---Ms. Espinoza, Mme Jessica, Mme Raquel, Ms Hallard and Ms Saraj.

Sunscreen, water bottles, sun hats, extra weather appropriate clothing to be left in their cubbies- please remember to send these things in. We spend a lot of time outside and your children get thirsty, we do not have access to a water fountain in our classrooms.

Extra extra ..
Please remember to start sending extra snacks, lots of hungry bear notes have been going home lately. They’re growing and need more food now!

In need of-
Dish detergent bottles, please send them our way!

Label, label, label!
We have had many missing and found items, it’s difficult to keep track of everyone's belongings. Please remember to label your child's things either with a tag or sharpie!

Empty out those note totes!
We send them home weekly, please remember to grab whatever is in there and return the note totes empty. If your child still has a book borrowed from the school, please return it as soon as possible. We will be sending all of your children's things home slowly in the coming weeks, please remember to look in their bags.

Kinder A&B news-
-The Kinder party will be on the 25th of June from 1-2 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. via this link- https://www.paperlesspost.com/flyer/go/1ZM8RV2f46eKnmT62JWr

The signup sheet for the potluck will be sent out shortly to all those that have R.S.V.P'd via email, this is an easier process on my end instead of approving all of you individually- thanks in advance.

-You may have heard that next Friday (June 14), Youth in Action is having an outdoor Fun Day to support Christie Lake Kids Camps (https://www.christielakekids.com/about.php). Christie Lake Kids is a non-profit camp for children in need right here in Ottawa. Every dollar you donate will send Ottawa kids to camp. Our goal is for every child in the school to raise at least $2. Youth in Action will be collecting donations from Monday to Friday next week.
We would also like to mention that some of the activities on Friday will involve water, please help your child prepare for this event.
----Written by Dia H.

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Ongoing Reminders
Every Monday is KINDER B's Library Day, send your books in Note Totes every Friday
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day, place your orders by Friday night
Every Thursday is KINDER A's Library Day, send your books in by Wednesday
Every Friday is Lunch Lady, place your orders http://thelunchlady.ca/school/?oid=069F9AFF-47FD-4DD9-AC0D-D0664813C5E3
Fri. June 14th - Fun Day
Tues. June 25th - End of Year Kinder Party 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Tues. June 25th - COL's go home
Wed. June 26th - Grade 6 leaving ceremony 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Thurs. June 27th - Last Day of School & Ice Cream Day!

Blog Post

5/10/2019

Sunscreen, water bottles, sun hats, extra weather appropriate clothing to be left in their cubbies- please remember to send these things in. We spend a lot of time outside and your children get thirsty, we do not have access to a water fountain in our classrooms.

Extra extra ..
Please remember to start sending extra snacks, lots of hungry bear notes have been going home lately. They’re growing and need more food now!

In need of-
Dish detergent bottles and newspapers. Please send them our way!

Label, label, label!
We have had many missing and found items, it’s difficult to keep track of everyone's belongings. Please remember to label your child's things either with a tag or sharpie!

Empty out those note totes!
We send them home weekly, please remember to grab whatever is in there and return the note totes empty.

Kinder A news:

We have chicks! Fuzzy, Poopster, Cutie, Coco and Frites. They’re making themselves at home and enjoying the view.

Kinder B news:

We get to enjoy the chicks visiting! Poopster is our favourite, ask your child why!
OPS HOOPSTARS will be joining us on the 23rd of May. They’ll be taking questions and playing basketball with your children- in uniform!

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Ongoing Reminders
Every Monday is KINDER B's Library Day, send your books in Note Totes every Friday
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day, place your orders by Friday night
Every Thursday is KINDER A's Library Day, send your books in by Wednesday
Every Friday is Lunch Lady, place your orders http://thelunchlady.ca/school/?oid=069F9AFF-47FD-4DD9-AC0D-D0664813C5E3
Mon. May 20th - Victoria's Day
Tues. May 21st - FREE info session on helping your child deal with stress and anxiety.
Thurs. May 30th - Welcome to Kinder Night
Fri. May 31st - Kinder field trip
Thurs. June 6th - Volunteer breakfast 7:45-8:30 a.m.
Fri. June 7th - PD Day
Tues. June 25th - End of Year Kinder Party 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wed. June 26th - Grade 6 leaving ceremony 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Thurs. June 27th - Last Day of School

Blog Post

4/14/2019

Spring is here!
It’s time to swap out their snow gear, to spring gear. Please send splash pants, rain boots and rain goats. We will be going outside to play and learn, rain or shine!

Extra extra..
Pants, socks, underwear and shirts. Please send extras in a ziplock bag with your child’s name on it. Extra socks for this time of year is very important.

HAPhazART-
What is it?
It’s an art show put on by Hilson students, your very own children! We put it on display for you and your family to come and enjoy. Please come out and support our students and their hard work.

Label, label, label!
We have had many missing and found items, it’s difficult to keep track of everyone's belongings. Please remember to label your child's things either with a tag or sharpie!

Empty out those note totes!
We send them home weekly, please remember to grab whatever is in there and return the note totes empty.

Kinder A news:
We have chicks! We are watching them and eagerly awaiting their arrival. Keep an eye out on our RemindApp for more pics and observations!

Kinder B news:
Arrrrrrrr. We’ve built a pirate ship! Please send in empty plastic bottles and empty paper towel rolls.

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Ongoing Reminders
Every Monday is KINDER B's Library Day, send your books in Note Totes every Friday
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day, place your orders by Friday night
Every Thursday is KINDER A's Library Day, send your books in by Wednesday
Every Friday is Lunch Lady, place your orders http://thelunchlady.ca/school/?oid=069F9AFF-47FD-4DD9-AC0D-D0664813C5E3
Fri. April 19th - Good Friday
Mon. April 22nd - Easter Monday
Thurs. April 25th - Greening Project night 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Thurs. May 9th - HAPhazART
Mon. May 20th - Victoria's Day
Thurs. May 30th - Welcome to Kinder Night
Fri. June 7th - PD Day
Thurs. June 27th - Last Day of School

Blog Post

3/26/2019

Spring is here... sort of. Please remember to pack extra labelled clothing, including socks as the snow starts to melt and soak all of their clothing.

We still have some COL’s that have not been returned, please remember to sign and return the bottom half of the second page with the envelope.

Momentum dance moves is back! The entire school will be participating in dance all of next week, the showcase is on Friday, April 5th at 1:30 pm.

Label, label, label!
We have had many missing and found items, it’s difficult to keep track of everyone's belongings. Please remember to label your child's things either with a tag or sharpie!

Empty out those note totes!
We send them home weekly, please remember to grab whatever is in there and return the note totes empty.

Kinder A news:

Scholastic orders are due back to Mrs. Espinoza by April 5th.

Kinder B news:

Scholastic orders are due back to Ms. Saraj by April 5th, order online or send in a cheque.

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Ongoing Reminders
Every Monday is KINDER B's Library Day, send your books in Note Totes every Friday
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day, place your orders by Friday night
Every Thursday is KINDER A's Library Day, send your books in by Wednesday
Every Friday is Lunch Lady, place your orders http://thelunchlady.ca/school/?oid=069F9AFF-47FD-4DD9-AC0D-D0664813C5E3
Fri. April 5th - Dance showcase- 1:30 pm
Fri. April 12th - PD Day
Fri. April 19th - Good Friday
Mon. April 22nd - Easter Monday
Mon. May 20th - Victoria's Day
Fri. June 7th - PD Day
Thurs. June 27th - Last Day of School

Blog post!

2/24/2019

Congratulations to Mme. Raquel and her family on the prompt arrival of Ana!

OCDSB Psychologist, Jennifer Glassman, will be doing a Self-Regulation in Children and Adolescence presentation on February 28th from 6:30-7:30 pm. We encourage you to come out, we have heard her speak and implement some of her strategies in our classrooms. Free childcare included for the hour!

Borrow a book has started for Year Two’s, please read the letter in their folder. Happy Reading :)

Label, label, label!
We have had many missing and found items, it’s difficult to keep track of everyone's belongings. Please remember to label your child's things either with a tag or sharpie!

Empty out those note totes!
We send them home weekly, please remember to grab whatever is in there and return the note totes empty.

Kinder A news:

Special bring a toy to school day coming up, watch for a message from the educators!

Kinder B news:

Pink shirt day is coming up! Every year, we make our own pink shirts. Please send in an old white shirt for your child to dye in class! Send them in by Monday the 25th so we can have them ready for Wednesday. What is Pink Shirt day? → https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/about

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Ongoing Reminders
Every Monday is KINDER B's Library Day, send your books in Note Totes every Friday
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day, place your orders by Friday night
Every Thursday is KINDER A's Library Day, send your books in by Wednesday
Every Friday is Lunch Lady, place your orders http://thelunchlady.ca/school/?oid=069F9AFF-47FD-4DD9-AC0D-D0664813C5E3
Tues. Feb 26th - Toonie Tuesday
Wed. Feb 27th - Pink Shirt Day
Thurs. Feb 28th - Self-Regulation Presentation
March 11th -March 15th - March Break
Fri. April 12th - PD Day
Fri. April 19th - Good Friday
Mon. April 22nd - Easter Monday
Mon. May 20th - Victoria's Day
Fri. June 7th - PD Day
Thurs. June 27th - Last Day of School

Black History Month and Lunar New Year- February 4-15

2/2/2019

Happy Lunar New Year!

Label, label, label!
We have had many missing and found items, it’s difficult to keep track of everyone's belongings. Please remember to label your child's things either with a tag or sharpie!

Empty out those note totes!
We send them home weekly, please remember to grab whatever is in there and return the note totes empty.

Looking for makerspace items!
This can be anything. From unused fabric to an old basket that's been collecting dust. Clean it off and send it in!

Bus evacuation drills on Tuesday, February 5th!
We will be practicing with the help of the big kids, ask your child about it!

Valentine’s Day-
We will be sending a list of students names in your child's note tote. More info to follow from your child’s educators.

Kinder A news:

Scholastic orders are due back to Mrs. Espinoza by February 7th!

Kinder B news:

Scholastic orders are due back to Ms. Saraj by February 7th.

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Ongoing Reminders
Every Monday is KINDER B's Library Day, send your books in Note Totes every Friday
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day, place your orders by Friday night
Every Thursday is KINDER A's Library Day, send your books in by Wednesday
Every Friday is Lunch Lady, place your orders http://thelunchlady.ca/school/?oid=069F9AFF-47FD-4DD9-AC0D-D0664813C5E3
Tues. Feb. 5th - Lunar New Year
Thurs. Feb. 14th - Valentine’s Day
Fri. Feb.15th - PD Day
Mon. Feb.18th - Family Day
Tues. Feb.26th - Toonie Tuesday
Wed. Feb. 27th - Pink Shirt Day
March 11th -March 15th - March Break
Fri. April 12th - PD Day
Fri. April 19th - Good Friday
Mon. April 22nd - Easter Monday
Mon. May 20th - Victoria's Day
Fri. June 7th - PD Day
Thurs. June 27th - Last Day of School