Pizza Day ($2)
2023-01-25, 2023-02-01
Pizza will be sold every Wednesday for $2.00 per slice. Pizza will be served at Second Nutrition Break.

PA Day (**no school**)
2023-01-27, 2023-03-03

Kindergarten Registration Begins
2023-02-06
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) schools are exciting, enriching places where children learn to explore the world, solve problems and make friends.
Your child is eligible for the two-year Kindergarten program in the calendar year that they turn four or five.
Registration starts each year on the first Monday in February at your home school. Visit Find My School to find your home school.
Registration for the 2023 – 2024 school year opens Monday, February 6th, 2023. We look forward to welcoming you to Collegiate Elementary School!
Kindergarten | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (hwdsb.on.ca)

Online Registration:
Sign In – Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (powerschool.com)

Student Registration Form, 2023 – 2024

Lockdown Drill #2
2023-02-07

Public Health Dental Screening (JK, SK, Grades 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8)
2023-02-13 - 2023-02-15
Public Health Dental Screening
Public Health will be conducting dental screening for students in the following Grades: JK, SK, Grades 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8. This is scheduled for February 13th – 15th in the morning.

Spirit Day - Wear Red, White, or Pink
2023-02-14

Report Cards Go Home on February 17th
2023-02-17

Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser
2023-02-17
Collegiate Avenue – Stoney Creek | Heart & Stroke Jump Rope for Heart (crowdchange.ca)
Jump Rope for Heart, Letter for Home

Welcome to our school’s Jump Rope for Heart fundraising page (see the link above)!
Our goal is to empower kids to build healthy habits for a healthy life and learn the importance of giving.
Join our school in learning EASY healthy habits and start raising funds today! It’s as EASY as 1-2-3-4!
1. Register & start your Jump experience!
2. Play the EASY Online Challenge and track EASY Healthy Habits.
3. FUNdraise to help beat heart disease and stroke.
4. Jump into a fun-filled Event Day! Time to celebrate and redeem rewards!
Jump Gives Back!
Did you know our school gets back 8% of the funds we raise? The Jump Give-back Program is Jump’s way of saying thank you to schools for putting students’ heart and brain health first. If we fundraise at least $500, with the funds we get back, we can help our school get new equipment or supplies, or donate back to Heart and Stroke to support lifesaving research.

When:
Friday, February 17, 2023

Statutory Holiday/Family Day (**no school**)
2023-02-20

Pink Shirt Day
2023-02-22

French Immersion Program Location Offered to Families
2023-02-24
French Immersion Flyer
2023-24 French Immersion Application Process
HWDSB offers French Immersion programming beginning in Grade 1. It is designed to provide English-speaking children with opportunities to become skilled speaking in French as well as English. Upon completion of secondary school, students are expected to be proficient in French. The curriculum for subjects taught in French is the same as in the English program.
Elementary families can find a list of important dates below, including an opportunity to learn more at our French Immersion Information Night.
Important Dates for the 2023-24 French Immersion Application Process
• French Immersion Information Night for Families
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 from 7 – 8 p.m.
• Application process opens for Senior Kindergarten students only
Monday, November 28, 2022 at 9 a.m.
• Deadline for applications
Monday, January 16, 2023 at 9 a.m.
• Program location offered to families
Friday, February 24, 2023 by 4 p.m.
• Deadline for program acceptance and registration
Friday, March 10, 2023 by 4 p.m.

For more information, go to hwdsb.info/FI2023-24

Grade 8 Graduation Pictures
2023-03-07
Grade 8 Graduation Pictures
Tuesday, March 7th is Grade 8 Graduation Picture Day! Please bring a white collared shirt for your picture and bring your biggest smiles!

Spirit Day - Class 'Matching' Day
2023-03-07
…where the students in the respective class matches one another.

Spirit Day - Beach Day
2023-03-08

Spirit Day - Spring OR Winter Day (you decide)
2023-03-09
If you think Spring is coming, wear pastel colours. Or if you think it’s still going to be Winter for a while, wear blue or white.

Deadline for French Immersion Program Acceptance and Registration
2023-03-10

Spirit Day - PJ Day
2023-03-10

March Break
2023-03-13 - 2023-03-17

Junior Boys Basketball Season Begins
2023-03-21
JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL
The Junior Boys Basketball season will begin on Tuesday, March 21st with a home game against Hillcrest Elementary School. The season will include a total of six (6) games throughout March and April with three (3) home games and three (3) away games. The team will be selected before March Break, and tryouts will be open to students in Grades 5, 6, and 7. We look forward to a fun season with a focus on learning and skill development.

Earth Hour
2023-03-25 20:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
EARTH HOUR
Earth Hour 2023 will take place on Saturday, March 25th at 8.30 p.m. This Earth Hour we want you to go beyond the hour, so after the lights go back on think about what else you can do to make a difference. To learn more, go to www.earthhour.org

International Transgender Day of Visibility
2023-03-31
INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY
Friday, March 31st, 2023

Grade 5's - Scientist in the School
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-04
We are excited to announce that on April 3rd and April 4th, the Grade 5’s will be participating in a “Scientist in the School” presentation!
The students will have an opportunity to engage in some hands-on learning as they explore pulleys and gears. Each student will receive a kit with materials required to construct various gears and pulley systems. And they will be able to take this kit and all the materials home with them!
The cost of this presentation with all of the materials is $10 per student. Payment can be made on School Cash Online. A maximum of forty (40) students.
Cost: $10 per student

Senior Kindergarten Grad Photos
2023-04-06

Grade 8 Graduation Photo RETAKES
2023-04-06
RETAKES – Grade 8 Graduation Pictures
Tuesday, March 7th was the Grade 8 Graduation Picture Day! However, if you need a RETAKE, the photographer will be at the school on Thursday, April 6th to take RETAKES. Don’t forget to bring a white collared shirt for your picture and bring your biggest smiles!

Statutory Holiday (Good Friday)
2023-04-07

Statutory Holiday (Easter)
2023-04-10

International Day of Pink
2023-04-12

School Council Meeting
2023-04-17 18:00 - 19:00
Our next School Council meeting is Monday, April 17th at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us!
