Halloween Festivities
2021-10-29
Halloween Dance in pods! / Wear a Costume / Wear Orange and/or Black if you’d like!

Home & School Pumpkin Hike
2021-10-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)

Picture Day!
2021-11-10

Lockdown Drill
2021-11-22 10:00 - 10:30

Spirit of the Season Monday
2021-12-13
Wear colours or outfits that represent a winter holiday you love!

Tacky Tuesday
2021-12-14
Wear your silliest outfit!

Winter Wonderland Wednesday
2021-12-15
Dress in your favourite shades of blue and white!

Hot Chocolate by the fire Thursday
2021-12-16
Wear anything flannel or comfy!

T'was the Friday before winter break
2021-12-17
Pajama or lounge wear Day!

Tropical Thursday - Spirit Day
2022-01-27
Dress up in your favourite warm weather outfit so we can imagine we are at a beach in the tropics !

Home & School Meeting (Virtual)
2022-03-28 08:00 - 17:00
Hello!
Families are invited to attend the April Home & School Committee Meeting. The meeting will be held via zoom on April 6th at 7pm. A meeting link will be sent out closer to the date.
Thank you!

Mismatch/Backwards Day at Cootes
2022-04-05 08:00 - 17:00
Hey Cootes! Do you know what Thursday April 14 is? It’s our Backwards and Mismatched spirit day! That means you should wear your wackiest wardrobe, silliest suits and craziest colours and patterns. You can also wear your clothing backwards if you want. We can’t wait to see all your backwards and mismatched outfits on Thursday April 14.

Home & School April Meeting
2022-04-05 08:00 - 17:00
We welcome the school community to the virtual home and school meeting taking place this Wednesday April 6th virtually at 6:30pm. This will be an excellent opportunity to hear information about our upcoming events including year end trips, grade 5 farewell and more! A link to the meeting will be shared shortly!

Beach Day
2022-05-20
Come dressed ready for the beach & sun!

Kindergarten Orientation Tuesday May 31
2022-05-31 08:00 - 17:00

Grade 4 Year End Trip
2022-06-02 09:15 - 15:30
On June 2, our grade 4 classes will be learning at McMaster W. J. McCallion Planetarium.

Grade 3/4A: Cootes Paradise Trails
2022-06-03 12:10 - 15:30
The grade 3s from Mr Amis’ class will be exploring nature at Cootes Paradise Trails in the afternoon of June 3

Grade 5 Transition Day
2022-06-07 08:00 - 17:00
Further information to be sent home to families.

Grade 5 Year End Trip
2022-06-08 09:20 - 15:00

MOVE & Groove Day June 10
2022-06-10

Moove & Groove & Bake Sale
2022-06-10

HWDSB Track & Field Meet (Selected Students)
2022-06-16

Staff Cookie Break
2022-12-02 08:00 - 17:00
School Council is organizing a “Staff Cookie Break” on Tuesday, December 13th as a way of expressing parent appreciation to all of the staff at Cootes Paradise Elementary School. Staff are invited to stop by the staff room during the afternoon to enjoy some treats and coffee/tea.

We are asking parents to contribute to this event by bringing a plate of nut-free cookies to the school between 9:00 and 9:30 am on Tuesday, December 13th. We also welcome gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free cookies! Kindly label your plate and pick it up between 3:35 and 4:00 pm on Tuesday, December 13th.

Questions? Email cootesparadiseSC@hwdsb.on.ca

School Council Meeting January 10 at 530pm
2023-01-08 17:30 - 18:30
We invite all families to join us at our first 2023 school council meeting. The meeting will be taking place on Tuesday January 10 at 5:30pm in the school library. Free child minding will also be available. If you are unable to attend in person, we invite you to attend virtually by clicking on the following link: School Council Meeting Link
A meeting agenda can be found here: School Council_Agenda_FINAL_10Jan2023

Friday Feb 10th
2023-02-09 08:00 - 17:00
Snuggle Up & Read Day!
Pyjama Day!
Pizza Day!

School Council's Talent Show: Important Dates
2023-02-13 08:00 - 17:00
March 20th – Video submissions due for Talent Night
April 18th (6:00-7:30 pm) is Talent Night at the School gym

Home & School Popcorn Toonie Tuesdays!
2023-02-17 08:00 - 17:00

Pink Shirt Day - Wednesday, February 22nd
2023-02-21 08:00 - 17:00
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, all HWDSB students and staff are encouraged to
wear a pink shirt in honour of Pink Shirt Day – a day to raise awareness and stand up
against bullying.

Talent Night
2023-03-06 08:00 - 17:00
Talent Night
School/School Council/Home & School Association Event
April 18: 6:00-7:30 pm

Open House
2023-04-26 08:00 - 17:00
Cootes Paradise Open House
Tuesday, May 2nd
5:30-6:30pm
