Year End Updates

Dear Families

Elementary report cards

Elementary report cards are being sent out to parents, guardians and caregivers today Monday, June 28. Report cards will be delivered as secure documents using PowerSchool.

The emailed report card is an unofficial document because it is not signed. A printed, signed copy of the report card can be made upon request. If you need a paper copy of the report card, please contact your school in the fall. Home schools will receive a copy of all report cards for students in the remote learning program.  Instructions on how to access the report card will be mailed to you. Please note that students will be able to find out their teacher for September in the parent portal in the last few weeks of August.

Kindergarten  

We want to thank incoming families for their patience while we clarified our direction on the start of Kindergarten in 2021-22.

As in past years, HWDSB will have a standardized timeline for the start of Kindergarten in 2021-22, to ensure a consistent experience in our schools. The start dates will include:

• Wednesday, September 8, 2021: All children new to Kindergarten and/or the school are invited in for a short visit with a caregiver. Visits will follow the Public Health protocols at the time of school entry (e.g., may need to be 1:1 or may accommodate small groups).
• Thursday, September 9, 2021: All children new to Kindergarten begin full-day attendance. All children entering Year 2 of Kindergarten begin full-day attendance.

We want all children to be comfortable and supported in their transition to school. We know that some children will need a more personalized experience. Staff are prepared to offer this support.

Schools will send registered Kindergarten families an email this summer, to inform them of their child’s start date in Year 1 or 2 of our Kindergarten program.

Thank you!