Welcome Back- September 8

September 8, 2023

 

Welcome Back Gatestone Families,

It has been a fantastic first week back at school!  It is truly joyful to see the smiling faces of our students each day.

 

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new staff that have joined our Gatestone team.

1. Adam – Office Assistant
2. Atehortua – Grade 6
3. Elmanoufi – Educational Assistant
4. Malik – DECE

 

Safe Transportation:

If possible, students are always encouraged to walk to school.  If you are dropping your child off in the morning, or picking your child up at the end of the day, please do not stop or park in front of the school.  The lane in front of the school is for emergency purposes and school bus loading only. We appreciate your support with helping to keep our students and community members safe.

 

Supporting a Positive Return to School

HWDSB will continue to offer a wide variety of mental health supports for students. This is especially important during the return to school, which can be stressful for some students. See some supportive tips in our recent We Help Update on our blog. Explore We Help Web Page for more evidence-based and timely school-based mental health services and supports.

Across HWDSB, we are also reintroducing a welcoming, inclusive initiative to help students as they return to school. Reimagining Wellness 3.0 is a series of lessons and activities for elementary students which address needs that have arisen in the past few years.

Addressing a Concern

Students and families with classroom concerns are encouraged to contact their student’s classroom teacher. School-wide concerns can be addressed by the principal Addressing A Concern (PDF)

 

Cell Phones:

As previously communicated, cell phones are not to be used at school for non-educational purposes.  While supervised, teachers may allow students to use their personal device for educational purposes only.  If your child brings their device to school, it is to be put away and out of sight.

If you need to get in touch with your child, please call the school.  If your child needs to call a parent/guardian, they are to come to the office and we will facilitate this communication.

 

Our school will be hosting an Open House/Meet the Staff event.  Information will be shared with families shortly.

 

Save the date:  Terry Fox Run will take place on Thursday September 28^th (Rain Date September 29^th).  More information will be shared with families shortly.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

 

Mrs. Barlow & Mrs. Luker