Weekly Reminders…
Just a few weekly reminders…
Monday, February 1st
* Kindergarten registration begins today
Tuesday, February 2nd
* Groundhog Day
* Nutrition Program for Grades 1 – 5
Wednesday, February 2nd
* Wear Yellow Day and walk to school
Thursday, February 3rd
* Nutrition Program for Grades 1 – 5
* Mad Science begins for those who are registered
* Ukulele lessons begin for those who are registered
Kindergarten Registration Begins Today
We are proud to announce that kindergarten registration is available for four (4) and five (5) year olds. Registration begins today 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/ (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
DRAFT School Year Calendar Survey
Every year, school boards across Ontario must submit school year calendars to the Ministry of Education. According to Regulation 304, school boards must develop a school year calendar for elementary and secondary schools that includes 194 school days (including seven Professional Activity Days) between September 1 and June 30 with up to 10 days designated as examination days for secondary schools. Currently, HWDSB is involved in the process of developing its calendars (Elementary and Secondary) for the 2016 – 2017 school year. In line with other school districts within our area, HWDSB is planning for a modified December winter break that places the last day for students prior to the break on Friday, December 23rd, 2016, with students returning to school on Monday, January 9th, 2017. We are seeking public input regarding the DRAFT calendars (Elementary and Secondary) and would appreciate your participation in this survey. It should take about five minutes to complete. You can fill out the survey on-line at www.hwdsb.on.ca/feedback, or by printing off the attached hard copy and mailing it to: Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Attention: Dr. Rossana Bisceglia or Ann McKerlie (E-BEST), PO Box 2558, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3L1. Please complete this survey by 4:00 PM on February 25th, 2016. All mailed surveys must be received by this date. (Please see attached for survey and DRAFT calendars.)
2016-2017 DRAFT Elementary Calendar
2016-2017 DRAFT Secondary Calendar
2016-2017 School Year Calendar Feedback Form
School Cash Online Survey
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is pleased to offer School Cash Online, an online service that allows you, as parents / guardians, to pay for your child’s school fees and purchase items related to their school experience in a secure and convenient way. Our school is enrolled with School Cash Online. In order to help us improve the service for families, HWDSB would appreciate feedback from you by completing a short survey, which can be found on our school website, or by following the link… https://hwdsb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6FCuYJF3rJaEj4x. The survey is voluntary and should take about five (5) minutes to complete. All survey responses are anonymous and will be reported on in a summarized format. The survey will remain open until the end of the day on February 12th, 2016. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Carrie Salemi, Manager of School Support / Compliance, at (905) 527-5092 x2461 or [email protected].
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.
Have a wonderful week!
Updated on Monday, February 01, 2016.