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Board Meeting Live Stream: January 20

All HWDSB elementary schools will be CLOSED to students on Friday, January 31 as a result of a one-day walkout by ETFO. Parents/guardians are required to make alternate childcare arrangements. Important letter to families and more details can be found on our website located in the bio.
Happy Lunar New Year! 2020 is the Year Of The Rat. Sending luck to everyone at the beginning of this new year.
In preparation for Family Literacy Day on Monday, January 27, explore Canadian literature with your family this weekend! Not sure how to find Canadian authors? Telling Tales has a fantastic 2019 Reading List featuring Canadian authors - check it out by going to their website or by using this link: bit.ly/38AYj3W
Today, on the International Day of Education, we celebrate the role of education for peace and development. We can empower people, preserve the planet, prosper and foster peace together through learning.
A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, January 24, is a P.A. Day for all HWDSB Elementary schools.
Chair of the Board @alex__johnstone provides further clarification to families regarding elementary report cards. Visit the Labour Updates section at hwdsb.on.ca for more details.
We have posted a Labour Update for elementary school families on our Labour Update web page at www.hwdsb.on.ca/about/labour-update
Kindness lives in our schools! Amazing to hear that the Frank Panabaker Elementary School community raised $1933.55 for Australia, in its time of need. Thanks to all who gave. Here's a Kindness Tree filled with boomarangs reflecting messages of hope and caring.
Today, we remember Lincoln Alexander, a man who always fought for equal rights for all races in our society and contributed greatly to the inclusiveness of Canada today.
At the #ProfilingExcellence ceremony, a special congratulations was extended to Director of Education, Manny Figueiredo. Director Figueiredo was recognized in September by @brockuniversity with their Faculty of Education Distinguished Graduate Award.
Congratulations to this evening's #ProfilingExcellence recipients Eflin Sahin from Mt Albion school. Eflin was the logo contest winner for Hamilton's Children's Water Festival event logo contest winner. Anika Gupta from Westdale was the National Runner-up at the Sanofi Biogenius Competition. Randy Gallant, Principal of Ancaster High School was recognized by the Ontario Principals' Council as a Difference Maker.
Families, please be aware of the Ministry of Education's Financial support for parents during strikes. Check eligibility and ways to apply www.ontario.ca/page/education-contract-talks-stay-updated

Events

Jan

Secondary: Semester 1: Examination
Secondary

Jan

Vasant Panchami
Day of Significance

Jan

Mid-Winter Ceremonies
Day of Significance

Jan

Special Education Advisory Committee
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