Hilson Avenue Public School Kinderland - What is going on

Summer, Summer, Summertime

6/29/2018

Time to sit back and unwind....after this very last blog post!
A HUGE thank-you to our Kinder families for your generosity and incredibly kind and touching words in the last week of school. You made our hearts sing! Our buckets were so FULL! Thank-you so very much. We have had a very memorable year!

Remind App - Reminders
For those of you returning to Kindergarten with siblings, we kindly ask that you add your incoming Kinder child's name to your user name. For example, you may list your name as Katherine (Emily & Joshua) so that both your children's names appear or simply put the child who will be coming into Kindergarten.

To all new parents, we see many new names joining our Remind Hilson Kinder Class. Welcome! We kindly ask that parents joining, list their name as follows on the app: Your name (Your child's name). Ex. Raquel Alves (Lennan) This will make it easier for educators to communicate with you over the course of the school year.

For those of you moving on to grade 1, many of our Hilson colleagues use Remind as a communication tool therefore don't delete the app from your device BUT we kindly ask that you begin to remove yourselves from the Remind Hilson Kinder class. You can do this by:
iOS App: Tap the class on the Classes screen. Then, tap the class name at the top of the screen. The final step is to click the red "Leave this class" link and confirm.
Andriod App: Tap the class on the side bar then tap the three dots on the top right of your screen. Choose Class Settings. The final step is to click the red "Leave this class" link and confirm.

Intake Envelopes are on the way!
Intake Envelopes for all new registrants were mailed out on Friday, June 29th. Families should receive them no later than mid-July. Please contact the school during the last week of August if you have not received your envelope or need to reschedule your intake time.

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!
"Don't forget - You only have 18 summers with your children. Spend them making memories!" -multiple memes, blogs, social media posts, youtube videos, everywhere on the internet

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Sunday, July 1st - Canada Day
Monday, August 6th - Civic Holiday
Monday, August 27th-Friday, Aug.31st - Hilson Ave Public School Admin office open 8am-2pm
Monday, Sept. 3rd - Labour Day
Tuesday, Sept. 4th - First Day of School for all Grade 1 students
Tuesday, Sept.4th & Wednesday, Sept.5th - Intake Interviews for all registered Kinders
Thursday, Sept. 6th - First Day of School for all Year 1 Kinder students (JKs) & all registered WCC aftercare year 2 students (SKs)
Friday, Sept. 8th - First Day of school for all remaining Year 2 (SK) students

Last week of school! Woo-Hoo!

6/23/2018

Kindergarten Communication of Learning (Report Cards) go home Tuesday
Please look for your child's Communication of Learning in Note Totes on Tuesday. The Communication of Learning focuses on key growth in learning and next steps. Parents are asked to sign off on pg. 3 of the report and send it back before year end (Thursday - tight turn around!)

Note Totes/Communication Books
Note Totes will be going home on Tuesday with all remaining artwork, student work and work books. Year 1 students (JKs) will not have their Communication books in their Note Totes as we will be saving those for their Year 2 (SK). Note Totes do not need to be returned to school after Tuesday. We ask that you keep them at home.

Year End Party - June 27th, 1-2pm - Sign up for the Potluck
Our year end party will be from 1-2pm on Wednesday, June 27th in the Outdoor Classroom by the Play Structure yard. Thanks to all those that have signed up so far for the potluck. If you haven't, there is still time! Please sign up to indicate what you will be bringing to the potluck. Click here to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LSEH0pa_AHSWLKdgKYvkGoqILORbAMyzDvbziphukCA/edit?usp=sharing
** If you are having trouble adding something to the sign sheet. Please let us know and we can help.**

Last day of school - June 28th!
Kinders will follow their regular routines on Thursday morning. They will then join the rest of the school in the gym for Hilson's Annual Variety Show during the middle block. This will be followed by lunch time and ice cream delivered to their classrooms. Yes, that's right! Everyone gets an ice cream cone! We will then spend the last hour of the day with outdoor play & a dance party.

A BIG THANK-YOU!
The Kinder team would like to thank-you all for being such a wonderful parent group to work with. For some of you this marks the end of your time in Kindergarten and for some it marks the end of your first year, either or, we have greatly appreciated your support and engagement in your child's learning and growth. We have absolutely adored getting to know your children, they make our jobs incredibly rewarding and not a day goes by where they don't fill our buckets. Thank-you so much for sharing them with us!

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Tues. June 26th - Term 2 Kinder Communication Of Learning (Report Cards) go home
Wed.June 27th - End of year Kinder Potluck/Celebration , 1pm-2pm
Thurs. June 28th - Hilson's Annual Variety Show, 11am-12:30pm, Last day of School Annual Ice Cream Dance Party, end of day approx. 1pm-2:30pm

Week of June 18th-22nd

6/16/2018

Last Call for outstanding library books
Please check your homes for any remaining library books. Send them in ASAP. Notes will be going home this week to families that owe a small fee to replace any lost books.

I'm a Big Kid Now!
Year 2 Kinder students will continue to visit the main yard from 1:10-1:30pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday of this week.
In addition, Wednesday-Friday of this week, we ask all Year 2 (SK) students to meet us at 7:45am on the main yard to experience morning drop off and the singing of O'Canada.

Welcome to Kindergarten, Meet and Greet for new registrants - Tuesday, June 19th, 4:30-5pm
The Kinder team is hosting its annual open house for all our NEW registered 2018-2019 students. Please join us at 4:30pm, this Tues. June 19th, and your incoming Kinder can meet and greet the team and some of their soon to be friends.

Year End Party - June 27th, 1-2pm - Sign up for the Potluck
Our year end party will be from 1-2pm on Wednesday, June 27th in the Outdoor Classroom by the Play Structure yard. Please sign up to indicate what you will be bringing to the potluck. Click here to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LSEH0pa_AHSWLKdgKYvkGoqILORbAMyzDvbziphukCA/edit?usp=sharing

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Every Monday is Library day, please pack those books
Every Monday is also Note Tote day, please send Note Totes to school
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day
Every Friday is Lunch Lady day - Please note Lunch Lady no longer gives cutlery with your child's meal. Please keep a fork/spoon in your child's lunch bag.
Every Friday is also when Note Totes go home, please empty Note Totes of artwork, school work, flyers, school council news, etc. prior to returning them

Tues. June 19th - Welcome to Kindergarten, Meet and Greet for new registrants, 4:30-5pm
Tues. June 26th - Term 2 Kinder Communication Of Learning (Report Cards) go home
Wed.June 27th - End of year Kinder Potluck/Celebration , 1pm-2pm
Thurs. June 28th - Hilson's Annual Variety Show, 11am-12:30pm, Last day of School Annual Ice Cream Dance Party, end of day approx. 1pm-2:30pm

Week of June 11th-15th

6/7/2018

Last Library Visit of the Year
Kinders had their last library exchange last week. They will be visiting this week for a story and to return books. Please be sure to send all library books to school this week. Mrs. Harrison, Hilson's librarian, will then be cataloguing and preparing the library for the 2018-2019 school year. Students with missing or outstanding books will receive notice next week. Families will be asked to return the books ASAP or to pay a small fee to replace the book.

Big Kids Yard 101
Year 2 Kinder students will start visiting the main yard from 1:10-1:30pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday of this week. This allows our Year 2 students to get a feel for what to expect in grade 1. Our Year 1 students, both Kinder A & B, will enjoy some gym time together at this time. It's a win-win for everyone!

Spring Fling - Friday, June 15th, 5-7pm
Thanks to all who sent in their Spring Fling RSVP. It looks like it is going to be quite the party!

Welcome to Kindergarten, Meet and Greet for new registrants - Tuesday, June 19th, 4:30-5pm
Hard to believe it is already that time of year! The Kinder team is hosting its annual open house for all our NEW registered 2018-2019 students. Bring your soon to be Kinder child to meet and greet their future educators and play in our classrooms.

Year End Party - June 27th, 1-2pm - Save the Date & Time!
Our year end party will be from 1-2pm on Wednesday, June 27th in the Outdoor Classroom by the Play Structure yard. We will be sharing a link with parents next week for everyone to sign up for the potluck. There will also be activities run by our Junior student helpers for the kids to engage in after they've eaten. This is a great way for families to chat, share summer plans and exchange contact info to keep those classroom connections alive and well over the summer months.

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Every Monday is Library day, please pack those books
Every Monday is also Note Tote day, please send Note Totes to school
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day
Every Friday is Lunch Lady day - Please note Lunch Lady no longer gives cutlery with your child's meal. Please keep a fork/spoon in your child's lunch bag.
Every Friday is also when Note Totes go home, please empty Note Totes of artwork, school work, flyers, school council news, etc. prior to returning them

Fri. June 15th - Spring Fling (School Council)
Tues. June 19th - Welcome to Kindergarten, Meet and Greet for new registrants, 4:30-5pm
Tues. June 26th - Term 2 Kinder Communication Of Learning (Report Cards) go home
Wed.June 27th - End of year Kinder Potluck/Celebration , 1pm-2pm
Thurs. June 28th - Hilson's Annual Variety Show, 11am-12:30pm, Last day of School Annual Ice Cream Dance Party, end of day approx. 1pm-2:30pm

Week of May 28th - June 1st

5/27/2018

Warm Weather Reminders
Both, the Kinder and play structure yards get quite a bot of sun. Please be sure to lather your child with sunscreen before dropping them off at school. Please take some time to show them how to apply it, explaining a little goes a long way. Sunhats and water bottles are a must. Also a friendly reminder, no open-toed sandals, flip-flops or crocs. Crocs and flip flops slip off as they are running and toes like to escape the straps of sandals and get hurt. Closed-toe sandals are fine. Thanks!

Save the Dates!!
We are gearing up for the end of year. Please be sure to mark these dates on your calendar.
Fri. June 8th - PD Day - NO SCHOOL - Report Card Writing Day for all staff
Fri. June 15th - Spring Fling (School Council), Come join in on some family fun! There is food and many activities for the whole family. Great way to chat with other families and start planning those summer play dates!
Tues. June 19th - Welcome to Kindergarten, Meet and Greet for new registrants, 4pm-4:30pm. The Kinder team is hosting its annual open house for all our new incoming year 1 and year 2 students. Bring your soon to be Kinder child to meet and greet their future educators and play in our classrooms.
Tues. June 26th - Term 2 Kinder Communication Of Learning (Report Cards) go home
Wed.June 27th - End of year Kinder Potluck/Celebration , TBD. Join us in the outdoor classroom for an end of year potluck and celebration of your child's first or last year of Kindergarten.
Thurs. June 28th - Hilson's Variety Show, 11am-12:30pm Grade 1 - 6 students showcase their talents in this annual end of year whole school event.
Last day of School Ice Cream Dance Party, end of day approx. 1pm-2:30pm. A Hilson tradtion! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Every student gets an ice cream cone thanks to our awesome School Council. Then, we have a dance party! What better way to start off the summer break.

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Every Monday is Library day, please pack those books
Every Monday is also Note Tote day, please send Note Totes to school
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day
Every Friday is Lunch Lady day - Please note Lunch Lady no longer gives cutlery with your child's meal. Please keep a fork/spoon in your child's lunch bag.
Every Friday is also when Note Totes go home, please empty Note Totes of artwork, school work, flyers, school council news, etc. prior to returning them

May 23rd - June 4th - EQAO for all grade 3 and 6 students
Fri. June 8th - PD Day
Fri. June 15th - Spring Fling (School Council)
Tues. June 19th - Welcome to Kindergarten, Meet and Greet for new registrants, 4pm-4:30pm
Tues. June 26th - Term 2 Kinder Communication Of Learning (Report Cards) go home
Wed.June 27th - End of year Kinder Potluck/Celebration , TBD
Thurs. June 28th - Hilson's Annual Variety Show, 11am-12:30pm, Last day of School Annual Ice Cream Dance Party, end of day approx. 1pm-2:30pm

Week May 14th-18th

5/14/2018

Spring/Summer has sprung!
Beautiful weather week. Please be sure to lather your child with sunscreen before dropping them off at school. Please take some time to show them how to apply it, explaining a little goes a long way. Some are applying A LOT more than they need and coming out of the cubbies looking a bit ghostly during outdoor play. Sunhats and water bottles are a must this week. A friendly reminder, no open-toed sandals, flip-flops or crocs. Crocs and flip flops slip off as they are running and toes like to escape the straps of sandals and get hurt. Closed-toe sandals are fine. Thanks!

Valley View Farms Field Trip - This Wednesday, May 16th
Our field trip is this Wednesday, please be sure to send your child dressed and prepared for an outdoor play day. This means comfortable outdoor running shoes, sunhat, sunscreen already applied, a full water bottle and extra snacks in their lunch bag. All parent volunteers are to arrive at the school for 9am. The bus will be leaving the school at 9:15am. We will be returning to the school via bus between 1:30-2pm. This is an all day outdoor field trip, your Kinder will be primed for bedtime on Wednesday!

School Council Movie Night this Friday, May 18th
Hilson School Council presents Coco. $3 a person, $10 a family suggested donations. Come out & support your school while having a fun night with other Hilson families.

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Every Monday is Library day, please pack those books
Every Monday is also Note Tote day, please send Note Totes to school
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day
Every Friday is Lunch Lady day - Please note Lunch Lady no longer gives cutlery with your child's meal. Please keep a fork/spoon in your child's lunch bag.
Every Friday is also when Note Totes go home, please empty Note Totes of artwork, school work, flyers, school council news, etc. prior to returning them

Wed.May 16th - Valley View Farm Field Trip
Fri. May 18th - Movie Night (School Council)
Mon. May 21st - Victoria Day
May 23rd - June 4th - EQAO for all grade 3 and 6 students
Fri. June 8th - PD Day
Fri. June 15th - Spring Fling (School Council)
Tues. June 26th - Term 2 Kinder Communication Of Learning (Report Cards) go home
Thurs. June 28th - Last day of School Annual Ice Cream Dance Party, end of day approx. 1pm-2:30pm

Week of May 7th-11th

5/3/2018

Education Week is Here!
We look forward to seeing you next week. Please read through to see what is happening.
Monday - Jump Rope envelopes are due. Last day to hand them in.
Tuesday - Open House - 8:15am-9:15am - Come play with us! Seriously, that's what we do in Kindergarten. Come see our classrooms and have some fun with your Kinder and their educators. There will be coffee in the grand hall for parents as well. ** If you can not join us, please be sure to have a chat with your Kinder so that they are not waiting for you to show up. For some, there are tears when they see other parents/family members coming to visit with their classmates. The struggle is real! Please warn them if you can not come.**
Tuesday - Jump Rope for Heart - 10:50am-12:50pm - Whole school event. All Kinders will participate in this whole school event. They will be put in groups with the students from grades 1-6 and then rotate through a variety of stations where they will do different exercises and activities. There will be the ever popular banana snack station as well. Be sure to pack some extra snacks in your child's lunch on Tuesday as they are sure to be hungry bears by designated lunch time.
Thursday - HAPSAZART - 5pm-6:30pm
Hilson's yearly art show. Come see the displays for each class - Kinder to grade 6. The artwork is impressive!
Friday - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast - 7:45am-8:30am
Our yearly event to celebrate the contributions our volunteers have made to our school. We couldn't do it alone so please join us in celebrating the time you've taken to support your child and their educators this year. Invitations went home in Note Totes on Friday.

HELP US Fill our community volunteers' buckets!
The Kinder Team is putting together some appreciation bags for our community volunteers and we need your HELP! Please write a note or thank-you card to one, two or all our community volunteers with your child. Ask them about each of our volunteers and see what they they have to say about them. Record their comments on a note or card addressed to them & send them in to school with your Kinder. We will then place them in appreciation bags for our volunteers. Please no monetary gifts or purchased gifts - JUST heartfelt notes and cute/funny comments/quotes from your child.
Here's a bit of information about our community volunteers to give you an idea of what they do & to help your Kinder think of something to say about them.
Mrs. H - Our Kinder lunch monitor as well as as our right hand woman, what doesn't she help the Kinder team and Kinder students with? She helps us with EVERYTHING!! Everything from getting ready for outdoor play to keeping the classroom clean, running craft centres, setting up dramatic centres to reading stories in the reading centre to giving cuddles, Mrs. H does it all!
Mrs. Pryce - Our community volunteer extraordinaire! Mrs. Pryce volunteers her time 3 days a week and loves making crafts with our Kinders. She helps them cut and create. She patiently helps them cut on their own, adjusting their technique and assists them in choosing the right scissors depending on which hand they use. She also helps the Kinder team keep their crafts and art supplies clean and organized. In addition, she helps in the cubbies with all those zippers! Did we mention she bakes cookies for our Kinders? Homemade and allergen free!
Mrs. Gillian - Our Ottawa Reads volunteer who reads to Kinder A on Wednesday mornings & Kinder B on Thursday mornings. She brings her own special collection of children's books to the school with her, sets them up in the hallway and spends one on one time time reading to our Kinders.
Ms. Miriam - Joins Kinder A once a week to help out. She engages in centres helping children with whatever they are working on. Helps at tidy up time, lunch time and cubbie time.
Shelby - She's our behind the scenes volunteer in Kinder A. She started as a co-op student last year and enjoyed her time at Hilson so much she chose to continue to come in once a week during her first year of university. She sharpens our pencils, checks to see if our markers work, sorts through art work and stuffs Note Totes. She also precuts shapes for craft projects and makes sure our puzzles have all their pieces.
As you can see, it really does take a village! Please consider taking some time to write a note/card to these amazing volunteers! They make our Kinder program that much richer and they absolutely adore your children. Help us show them how much we appreciate their time and effort.

Valley View Farms field trip
Field trip forms went home in Note Totes on Friday for our field trip on May 16th. Please return them ASAP.

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Every Monday is Library day, please pack those books
Every Monday is also Note Tote day, please send Note Totes to school
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day
Every Friday is Lunch Lady day - Please note Lunch Lady no longer gives cutlery with your child's meal. Please keep a fork/spoon in your child's lunch bag.
Every Friday is also when Note Totes go home, please empty Note Totes of artwork, school work, flyers, school council news, etc. prior to returning them

Wed.May 16th - Valley View Farm Field Trip
Fri. May 18th - Movie Night (School Council)
Mon. May 21st - Victoria Day
May 23rd - June 4th - EQAO for all grade 3 and 6 students
Fri. June 8th - PD Day
Fri. June 15th - Spring Fling (School Council)
Tues. June 26th - Term 2 Kinder Communication Of Learning (Report Cards) go home
Thurs. June 28th - Last day of School Annual Ice Cream Dance Party, end of day approx. 1pm-2:30pm

Week of April 30th-May 4th

4/29/2018

Thanks to all those who volunteered for our Iona Park adventure! It was a lot of fun!

Parent Climate Survey - April 23rd -May 11th
Parent Climate info letters went home in Note Totes last Friday. Please be sure to check them for the school specific web address. The survey will be open from April 23 to May 11. For those looking to read more about this initiative click here: https://www.ocdsb.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=55478&pageId=204463

Jump Rope for Heart - May 8th, envelopes due back no later than May 7th
Jump Rope for Heart is an annual school event. Fundraising envelopes went home on Friday. Fundraising is OPTIONAL, no need to, if you don't want to. All funds collected go to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Fundraising envelopes are due no later than Monday, May 7th. All Kinder students, fundraisers or not, will be participating in the school event where a variety of stations will be set up for them to rotate through, exercise and have fun!
(Your SK child will remember this event from last year, it's the whole school event where they get 1/2 of a banana as a snack - it's the 1/2 banana they remember, go figure)

What is the weather, weather, weather? What is the weather, out today?
Mother Nature isn't too keen on spring this year...so please keep close tabs on the weather forecast & send your child to school ready for outdoor play. This week ranges from 12 - 24 degrees, with rain, cloud and sun. If your child is sensitive to the sun, please be sure to apply sunscreen to them prior to leaving the house.

Water bottles & extra snacks
Please pack those water bottles and an extra snack in your child's lunch. Thanks!

Education Week is next week!
Please check the calendar and join us next week for some of the activities listed. Your child will be over the moon if you can come play with them during our Open House on May, 8th. The Grand Hall will be a sight to see when it turns into HapHAZart on May 10th. Our Volunteer Appreciation breakfast is always a great way to recognize all our volunteers (parents and community members). Stay tuned for more info in next week's blog post.

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Every Monday is Library day, please pack those books
Every Monday is also Note Tote day, please send Note Totes to school
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day
Every Friday is Lunch Lady day - Please note Lunch Lady no longer gives cutlery with your child's meal. Please keep a fork/spoon in your child's lunch bag.
Every Friday is also when Note Totes go home, please empty Note Totes of artwork, school work, flyers, school council news, etc. prior to returning them

Education Week, May 7th-May11th
Tues.May 8th - Open House, 8:15am -9:15am & Jump Rope for Heart, 11am-1pm
Thurs.May 10th - HapHAZart, 5pm-7pm
Fri.May 11th - Volunteer Appreciation breakfast
Wed.May 16th - Valley View Farm Field Trip
Fri. May 18th - Movie Night (School Council)
Mon. May 21st - Victoria Day
May 23rd - June 4th - EQAO for all grade 3 and 6 students
Fri. June 8th - PD Day
Fri. June 15th - Spring Fling (School Council)
Tues. June 26th - Term 2 Kinder Communication Of Learning (Report Cards) go home
Thurs. June 28th - Last day of School Annual Ice Cream Dance Party, end of day approx. 1pm-2:30pm

Week of April 23rd-27th

4/21/2018

Reminder - Friday, April 27th - PD Day - No School

Farewell to Ms. Edna and Ms. Laura
Both classes said good-bye to Ms. Edna and Ms. Laura on Friday. It was a pleasure to have them in our classrooms and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

Field Trip - Iona Park - Tuesday, April 24th
Both classes will be going on their 1st Field Trip this Tuesday. They will be walking from the school to Iona Park for a nature scavenger hunt. Please be sure your child is comfortably dressed for the weather (walking shoes, sunhat, spring jacket). We will be leaving the school at 10:30am and returning by 12:30pm. Please be sure to pack a water bottle for your child that day and some extra snacks in their lunch bag as all the outdoor play is bound to make them hungry. All parent volunteers are to sign in at the office at 10:25am. Thanks for joining us on our adventure!

With spring come the hungry bears!
It isn't uncommon for children to go through a growth spurt at this time of year. Please chat with your child about the amount of food in their lunch bag. Many of our year 2 (SK) students have been stating they are still hungry during our designated lunch period (12:50-1:10pm) when they open their lunch bag to find only 1 item left to eat. Students have open snack during both morning and midday play blocks and then have their designated lunch time, making for 3 opportunities to sit down and eat. Packing an extra healthy snack goes a long way in keeping the hungry bear away.

A call for Playdough
Both classes have run out of playdough. If you would like to make a batch for your child's classroom, please send a message via Remind or your child's Communication book. We can then send you a recipe if need be and a date to send it in. Thanks!

Glue sticks - They eat them! No seriously...the Kinder set goes through them VERY quickly. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

Parent Climate Survey
Every two years, the OCDSB asks parents to provide input and feedback to help us develop strategies to promote safe and inclusive schools. This week, you will find a Parent Climate Survey letter with a school specific web address in your child's Note Tote. The survey will be open from April 23 to May 11. For those looking to read more about this initiative click here: https://www.ocdsb.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=55478&pageId=204463

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Every Monday is Library day, please pack those books
Every Monday is also Note Tote day, please send Note Totes to school
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day
Every Friday is Lunch Lady day - Please note Lunch Lady no longer gives cutlery with your child's meal. Please keep a fork/spoon in your child's lunch bag.
Every Friday is also when Note Totes go home, please empty Note Totes of artwork, school work, flyers, school council news, etc. prior to returning them

Tues. April 24th - Nature Scavenger Hunt, Iona Park Field Trip
Fri. April 27th - PD Day
Education Week
Tues.May 8th - Open House, 8:15am -9:15am & Jump Rope for Heart, 11am-1pm
Thurs.May 10th - HapHAZart, 5pm-7pm
Fri.May 11th - Volunteer Appreciation Tea
Wed.May 16th - Valley View Farm Field Trip
Fri. May 18th - Movie Night (School Council)
Mon. May 21st - Victoria Day
May 23rd - June 4th - EQAO for all grade 3 and 6 students
Fri. June 8th - PD Day
Fri. June 15th - Spring Fling (School Council)
Tues. June 26th - Term 2 Kinder Communication Of Learning (Report Cards) go home
Thurs. June 28th - Last day of School Annual Ice Cream Dance Party, end of day approx.1pm-2:30pm

Week of 16th -20th

4/10/2018

SAVE THE DATES!
There have been a number of new dates added to our calendar. Please mark them on yours. There will be more info to come as we approach the date of each event.
Tues. April 24th - Nature Scavenger Hunt, Iona Park Field Trip, Volunteers needed
Education Week  May 7th - May 11th
Tues.May 8th - Open House, 8am-9am & Jump Rope for Heart, 11am-1pm
Thurs.May 10th - HapHAZart
Fri.May 11th - Volunteer Appreciation Tea
Wed.May 16th - Valley View Farm Field Trip, Volunteers needed

Bug Hotel
Help us create our bug hotel. You can help by sending in the following materials:
-  Pinecones
- Dried bamboo branches
- Twigs/branches
-  Dried flowers (like sunflowers)
-  Hay or woodchip (like what you might put in a hamster cage)
-  Small terracotta pots or pieces of broken terra cotta

Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Every Monday is Library day, please pack those books
Every Monday is also Note Tote day, please send Note Totes to school
Every Tuesday is Pizza Day
Every Friday is Lunch Lady day - Please note Lunch Lady no longer gives cutlery with your child's meal. Please keep a fork/spoon in your child's lunch bag.
Every Friday is also when Note Totes go home, please empty Note Totes of artwork, school work, flyers, school council news, etc. prior to returning them

Tues. April 24th - Nature Scavenger Hunt, Iona Park Field Trip
Fri. April 27th - PD Day
Education Week
Tues.May 8th - Open House, 8am-9am & Jump Rope for Heart, 11am-1pm
Thurs.May 10th - HapHAZart
Fri.May 11th - Volunteer Appreciation Tea
Wed.May 16th - Valley View Farm Field Trip
Fri. May 18th - Movie Night (School Council)
Mon. May 21st - Victoria Day
Fri. June 8th - PD Day
Fri. June 15th - Spring Fling (School Council)
Tues. June 26th - Term 2 Kinder Communication Of Learning (Report Cards) go home
Thurs. June 28th - Last day of School Annual Ice Cream Dance Party, end of day approx.1pm-2:30pm