Hope everyone is enjoying some much needed sunshine & family time!
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Mark your calendars!
Do you know when your child's first day of school is? Please note there is a staggered entry to Kindergarten. Please verify your child's start date based on the information below.
If you child is starting grade 1 in Sept. - First day is Tuesday, Sept. 5th
If you child is starting year 2 of Kindergarten (SK) or if your child is starting year 1 (JK) and is registered at the WCC for their aftercare program - First day is Thursday, Sept. 7th
If your child is starting year 1 of Kindergarten (JK) - First day is Friday, Sept.8th
For those interested, here is the OCDSB Elementary Calendar with all PD Days & Holidays for the 2017-2018 year.
http://ocdsb.ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/File/Elementary/Calendar/2017-2018%20ELEMENTARY%20-%20School%20Year%20Calendar.pdf
Remind App - Welcome to all new parents & So long to those moving on to gr.1
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, 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.
School Supplies for Kinder students
Please send in the following items on either your intake interview day or your child's first day of school. Thank-you!
Clothing:
- A pair of indoor running shoes, appropriate for gym, preferably velcro
- A pair of outdoor shoes
- Extra outfit (shirt, pants, underwear & socks) in a ziplock bag marked with your child’s name
- Backpack, large enough to fit lunch bag, note tote and art folders
- A reusable lunch bag
- Easy to open containers
- Reusable water bottle
School supplies:
- 6 pencils
- 2 erasers
- 1 pack of coloured pencils
- 1 pack of washable coloured markers
- 1 pair blunt scissors
- 2 glue sticks
Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Monday, August 7th - Civic Holiday
Monday, August 28th-Friday, Sept.1st - Hilson Ave Public School Admin office open 8am-2pm
Monday, Sept. 4th - Labour Day
Tuesday, Sept. 5th - First Day of School for all Grade 1 students
Thursday, Sept. 7th - First Day of School for all Year 2 Kinder students (SKs) & all registered WCC aftercare year 1 students (JK)
Friday, Sept. 8th - First Day of school for all remaining JK students
Friday, Oct.6th - PD Day
Monday, Oct.9th - Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov.24th - PD Day
Dec.23rd-Jan.7th - Winter Holiday Break