Events

Virtual Meeting - link: https://hwdsb.info/BoardOct25

Dress Purple Day (Children's Rights)

Halloween

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

Islamic Heritage Month

National Custodial Workers Day

Fire Prevention Week

National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Link to video: https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/board-meeting-october-4-2021/

World Teachers' Day

The ArtSMART program is based at Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School.

Students from secondary schools across the district will attend Sir Allan MacNab for their second semester. Students will be enrolled in specialized drama, voice, instrumental, dance, and musical theatre courses. Opportunities are also available for students interested in set and costume design, lighting and technical support.

Classes are enriched by a partnership with Theatre Ancaster and other community partners with an afternoon co-op preparing a full-scale musical production.

To be eligible for this unique program, students must:

1. be 15 years of age or older;


2. have successfully completed a minimum of 8 credits


3. submit all required application information by the due date


4. attend an interview session, if requested

International Walk to School Day

Anxiety – October 6, 2021, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

This session will focus on anxiety in children – what it is and how parents/caregivers can help.

The sessions will be presented virtually via MS Teams. Contact Laura Chapman to register at lechapma@hwdsb.on.ca.

The ArtSMART program is based at Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School.

Students from secondary schools across the district will attend Sir Allan MacNab for their second semester. Students will be enrolled in specialized drama, voice, instrumental, dance, and musical theatre courses. Opportunities are also available for students interested in set and costume design, lighting and technical support.

Classes are enriched by a partnership with Theatre Ancaster and other community partners with an afternoon co-op preparing a full-scale musical production.

To be eligible for this unique program, students must:

1. be 15 years of age or older;


2. have successfully completed a minimum of 8 credits


3. submit all required application information by the due date


4. attend an interview session, if requested

World Mental Health Day

Both Elementary and Secondary.

virtual meeting - access video: https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/parent-involvement-cmt-october-12-2021/

ADHD – October 13, 2021, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

This session will focus on better understanding ADHD and what parents/caregivers can do to support their child.

The sessions will be presented virtually via MS Teams. Contact Laura Chapman to register at lechapma@hwdsb.on.ca.

PDF Flyer: 2021-22 PIC School Council Start-Up Virtual Event

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) Parent Involvement Committee invites School Council Chairs and members and Administrators to 2021-22 School Council Start-Up.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Hosted by Amanda Fehrman, Chair and Amanda Lloyd, Vice-Chair, come learn and share as we discuss:

• School Council operations within continued COVID-19 restrictions


• School Council Handbook, 2021-22 edition


• Volunteers, Fundraising, Getting Involved in the Safe Schools Action Plan, and more!

virtual meeting - recording: https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/program-cmt-october-14-2021/

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Local Government Week

National School Bus Safety Week

Virtual Meeting recording: https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/board-meeting-october-18-2021/

Virtual Meeting - video: https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/governance-committee-october-19-2021/

Families Worrying Less Together: A program for Parents/Primary Caregivers of kids whose worries get the best of them

PDF Flyer: FWLT Info Night Fall 2021

If you are a parent/primary caregiver of a student in Grade JK- 2 or Grade 3-6 who is excessively shy, or has intense worries and fears, come learn about the “Families Worrying Less Together” program. This program will give you practical strategies to help your child learn to cope differently. Please note: This program is for parents and primary caregivers, children do not attend.

Please join us on October 19, 2021 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (via MS Teams) to learn more about the Families Worrying Less Together program. To register, please contact Laura Chapman at lechapma@hwdsb.on.ca.

* Families Worrying Less Together is an evidence-informed program based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Professional School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Low Mood – October 20, 2021, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

This session will focus on understanding and supporting children who are experiencing low mood, including: how to identify signs and symptoms, and what parents/caregivers can do to help.

The sessions will be presented virtually via MS Teams. Contact Laura Chapman to register at lechapma@hwdsb.on.ca.

Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day

Virtual Meeting - video: https://tv.commons.hwdsb.on.ca/media/finance-facilities-october-21-2021/