Central – Final Weekly Update – June 27-June 30, 2022

Central Families,

As we approach the last few days of the school year I want to extend a big thank you to all students, staff and families for their perseverance and understanding during this very challenging school year. Although there have been several unforeseen obstacles to overcome we have managed to successfully complete the 2021-22 school year and thanks to everyone the school year has been incredibly busy and filled with engaging learning and events for our students. Good luck to all of the students moving on to Grade 6 and to those leaving Central this year as well. We wish all of you well as you start new chapters in your lives!

Please be sure to relax and reset over the summer and be sure to enjoy time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone on the first day,  Tuesday, September 6th. Students in their second year of Kindergarten will start on Wednesday, September 7th. Enjoy your summer break!

Please be sure to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions about report cards. Information regarding students classes and teachers for next year will be posted in the parent portal soon but we will also have students visit their rooms and most of the teachers for next year on the last day of school. Remind students to bring home all belongings in their desks, lockers, cubbies etc. and to check the lost and found in the office as well to claim any items.

A special thanks to the following staff that will be greatly missed as they will be leaving us and working in new schools: Ms. Fothergill & Mr. Kore (our ESL teachers both moving on to other locations for September)  All the best to: Ms. Jude, Mr. Eaton, Ms. Yavorska, Ms. Kosakowski, Mr. Jones, Ms. Wall, Mr. Esione,  Ms. Peterson, Ms. Pettinaro. We extend a big thank you to all of you for your support and commitment to our school staff, students and families. Ms. Meade will also be away for the upcoming year but will return for the 2023-24 school year. All the best Ms. Meade and we look forward to your return.

A special good bye and all the best in your retirement Mr. Bouwman. You have been a very important teacher at Central and other schools in the HWDSB for several years and we all extend our appreciation for all that you have done for  our staff, students and families. We wish you all the best as you begin your new journey!

We will be welcoming the following staff to Central in September: Mr. Haskell-Cowan – Grade 4, Ms. Hannon-Hupe -Kindergarten, Ms. Blaga-McPhail – Grade 1/2, Mr, Berrafati – ESL, Ms. Guidotto – ESL, Ms. MacDonnell (DECE in Lucyshyn’s class) and Ms. Kim (DECE in Ms. Smith’s class) will also be returning in September. We look forward to having all of you on the amazing Central Team!

Thank you to all of our school council members, volunteers, placement students, supply staff, system support staff, caretakers, facilities department and outside agency supports for all of their work and support with our school and community. A special thank you to Elke our amazing gardener and all of her volunteers for keeping our gardens looking so beautiful and for providing this space for all to enjoy. We are so lucky to have you!

Upcoming Events:

Report Cards Go Home – Monday, June 27th 

Binbrook Conservation Area Trip – Gr 1’s, Gr 2’s and Ms. Gal’s Grade 3 class- Tuesday,  June 28th

Central End of Year Assembly for Students & Staff Online & Central Play Day  – All Grades – Wednesday, June 29th

Last Day of School for Students – Wednesday, June 29th

PA Day – No School for Students – Thursday, June 30th

First Day of School – Tuesday, September 6th / Students in second year of Kindergarten will start on Wednesday, September 7th. 

Parents/Guardians must supervise students at all times if they are playing on the play structure before or after school. Our play structure has been inspected and students will be permitted to use it during the last week of school based on a schedule for each grade.  The play structure is owned by the City of Hamilton so if there are any questions or concerns please contact the City of Hamilton –  (www.hamilton.ca or call 905 546-2489)

Please be sure to check student agendas and backpacks daily for important notes, memos, trip forms etc. as there are several events planned over the next few weeks. Families will be notified if dates need to be changed to due to inclement weather. Students not attending events or field trips for various reasons will be placed in other classes and will be supervised by that teacher for the school day. With the warmer weather upon us please apply sunscreen to students before school, send hats and water bottles and dress accordingly. A reminder that Hamilton Public Health Services monitors weather forecasts closely and notifies HWDSB.

Once HWDSB has been notified of a heat event, all staff will be notified via email and appropriate measures will be put into place at the school.