Principal Update Sept 27

Hello,

This week had the Terry Fox run on Thursday and despite starting out with some rain, the day turned out fantastic and it was great to see students supporting a great cause. Fundraising is due Monday Sept 30th. Click on the link below to reach our school’s donation page on the Terry Fox Foundation’s website.

http://www.terryfox.ca/AncasterMeadowES

Monday saw race car driver Dave Connelly come to the school and excite students with his race car as he performed some donuts! This was followed by a BBQ supported by our Home & School Association and Fortino’s Ancaster.

Monday September 30th is Orange Shirt Day. This is a National Day to recognize the history of Residential Schools. Students are encouraged to wear orange. Many of our classes have been incorporating stories relating to Residential schools this month.

Thursday Oct 3rd from 4:30-6:30pm is our Meet the Teacher event. The Home & School Association will be running a BBQ from 4-7pm. There is cross-country occurring on Thursday.

Yesterday I sent home a separate letter regarding the Board re-organization process. The new class structure starts on Monday. There will be an additional staffing change to class 1/2 as Ms. Schmelze has accepted a permanent position at another school. The Long-Term Occasional teacher for this class will be announced as soon as possible.

I know many parents have mentioned the current labour situation that has been in the media. All families can find updates from the HWDSB on this situation at https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/about/labour-update/

Have a great weekend,

Simon Goodacre, Principal

From the HWDSB Social Work Department:

There are two parent/caregiver groups offered by HWDSB Social Work Services starting in October 2019. The Cool Little Kids group is for parent/caregivers of students in JK – Grade 2 and the Families Worrying Less Together group is for parent/caregivers of students in Grade 3-6. The target audience for both groups is parents/caregivers of children who struggle with worries and anxious behaviours.

HWDSB Social Work offers these groups several times throughout the year. The first Information Session will be October 15, 2019 and the fall session of the group will start the week after on October 22, 2019 for six weeks. To sign up for the Information Night, parents/caregivers can refer themselves

You can refer yourself to Cool Little Kids. Please call 905.527.5092 ext.2923 or email [email protected]

To be referred to the “Families Worrying Less Together” program, please call 905-527-5092 ext. 3555 or email [email protected]