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ETFO Walkout to Close HWDSB Elementary Schools Jan. 31, Feb. 6 and Feb. 7

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Information about the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus is being shared on HWDSB’s website with the support of @cityofhamilton’s public health. Updates will be provided with families as necessary. Visit www.hwdsb.on.ca to learn more.
New dates announced by the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario. HWDSB elementary schools will be CLOSED Fri., Jan. 31, Thurs., Feb. 6 & Fri., Feb. 7. Also, as part of Phase 5 sanctions, ETFO members will not participate in any extracurricular activities as of Mon., Feb. 3
Families, please take a moment to let HWDSB know what the board is doing well and what it can improve on in this year’s Parent Voice Survey. https://bit.ly/36myeUG
A reminder to register your child for kindergarten in September 2020 on Feb. 3! We are excited to have you do so, as we plan for the fall. Visit hwdsb.on.ca/kindergarten/ for more information.
Today, we remember the victims of the Holocaust, which resulted in the murder of one third of the Jewish people and countless members of other minority groups. It will forever be a reminder of the need to educate future generations about the importance of social justice.
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

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