More Earl Kitchener Weekly Reminders…
Just a few more weekly reminders…
Monday, January 25th
* January Birthday Cupcakes
Tuesday, January 26th
* Tuesday Popcorn Tuesday for Grades 1 – 5
* Nutrition Program for Grades 1 – 5
Thursday, January 28th
* Nutrition Program for Grades 1 – 5
* Mad Science begins for those who are registered
Friday, January 29th
* PA Day (no school)
Kindergarten Registration Begins Monday, February 1st
We are proud to announce that kindergarten registration is available for four (4) and five (5) year olds. Registration will begin Monday, February 1st at 9:30 a.m. for families with children entering either Kindergarten (born 2011 or 2012) or French Immersion Grade 1 (born 2010). Your child can attend kindergarten if they are age four (4) or five (5) by December 31st (kindergarten attendance is optional), and age six (6) by September 1st (full time attendance is required). For your convenience, please follow the link for the Student Registration Form at https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/earlyyears/kindergarten/
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(or see attached), so it may be printed and filled out before you come to the school. In addition to the completed registration form, the child’s birth certificate (or proof of birth), immunization information, proof of address (hydro bill, etc.), and guardianship / custodianship documents (if applicable) will be needed to complete the process. Please share this information with your neighbours as well as families new to the Earl Kitchener community. **Please Note: students already attending Kindergarten do NOT need to re-register for next year.**
Student Registration Form, 2015-2016
French Immersion Information Sessions
Families across the Hamilton are being invited to learn more about French Immersion as an option for their child. Because every student is unique in their learning, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board staff provides programs that help all students reach their full potential. French Immersion is one such program. French Immersion is a proven way of acquiring excellent French language skills. At HWDSB, French Immersion is specifically designed for parents who do not speak French, but want their children to speak both official languages. The program is open to all students in Hamilton-Wentworth starting in Grade 1. Families can attend an information session to learn about French Immersion as an option for their child:
Information Session for A.M. Cunningham and Glen Echo parents
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 3 at A.M. Cunningham (100 Wexford Ave. S., Hamilton)
Information Session for Norwood Park, Lawfield, Michaelle Jean and Fessenden parents
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 16 at Norwood Park (165 Terrace Drive, Hamilton)
Information Session for Dundana, Guy Brown, Earl Kitchener and Cootes Paradise parents
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 24 at Dundana (23 Dundana Ave., Dundas)
Parents may choose to attend the location and date most convenient for them. If you can’t attend an information session, you can learn more by contacting the principal at one of our French Immersion elementary schools, or by contacting the French as a Second Language (FSL) Consultant at 905-527-5092 ext. 2653 or [email protected]. You can also learn about French Immersion and other programs for elementary students at hwdsb.on.ca/fi or by talking to your principal.
HWDSB Adds PA Day in April
Following recent provincial settlements with teachers’ federations, all school boards in Ontario are required to change their current school year calendars to show one additional PA Day. HWDSB has scheduled this additional PA Day for elementary and secondary school students on Friday, April 15, 2016. Please visit either the Elementary or Secondary calendar to see all important dates within HWDSB.
Cancellation of School and Board Operations Due To Inclement Weather
HWDSB Hotline #905.521.2535
The decision to cancel School and Board Administrative Operations is often a difficult call to make. Please be assured that the decision to remain open or to close is always made with the safety and security of our students and staff in mind. School Boards across Ontario have varying polices about the cancellation of schools. At HWDSB, the cancellation of transportation is linked to the cancellation of School and Board Administrative Operations. The cancellation of transportation immediately triggers the closure of our schools. For more information on the Cancellation of School and Board Administrative Operations, please refer to the Board website. And please remember, as a parent/guardian you always have the choice of whether or not to send your child to school.
Earl Kitchener Family
Tragically, one of our Earl Kitchener families experienced a home fire. Thankfully no one was injured, but we would like to extend our help to the family and, if you would like to support them as well, please feel free to visit the Home & School website at https://www.facebook.com/EKHomeandSchool/. (The Facebook page should be updated by Home & School by Saturday.)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Updated on Monday, February 01, 2016.