More November Updates!
Important Labour Update from the HWDSB
The school board has shared an important Labour Update that was posted to the HWDSB website this afternoon. Please be sure to visit this link to read the letter.
Helen Detwiler Remembers
On November 11th, Helen Detwiler held our Remembrance day ceremony to honour the many brave people who stood up for their beliefs and sacrificed their lives in service to our country. It was great to see many parents, caregivers, and family members join our ceremony. A big thank you to Madame Payant for taking the lead in organizing our ceremony and other staff that helped plan as well, our kindergarten students and choir for their lovely performances, our intermediate students that presented and lead the ceremony, classrooms for their wonderful Remembrance Day artwork.
Progress Reports
On Friday November 18th, progress reports and kindergarten initial observations will be sent home. These are designed to show your child’s development of the learning skills/ work habits and the 4 Frames in kindergarten since the beginning of the school year, as well as his/her progress in the achievement of the curriculum expectations in the subjects indicated. Teachers have commented on your child’s demonstration of “strengths” and “next steps for growth and improvement”. This is an opportunity to sit with your child, celebrate their successes and reflect on next steps and goal setting.
Grade 7 and 8 Information Night
The grade 7 & 8 information night for Nora Henderson is Wednesday, November 30th from 6pm to 8pm. The night will start with a information from the board, followed by tours through the school showcasing all of our departments. For more information, please see the flyer below.
2023-24 French Immersion Application Process
HWDSB offers French Immersion programming beginning in Grade 1. It is designed to provide English-speaking children with opportunities to become skilled speaking in French as well as English. Upon completion of secondary school, students are expected to be proficient in French. The curriculum for subjects taught in French is the same as in the English program. Elementary families can find a list of important dates in the flyer below, including an opportunity to learn more at the school board’s French Immersion Information Night.
Umbrella Before and After school Program and EarlyON Centre Closed Friday November 18, 2022
On November 18, 2022 the city of Hamilton will be hosting a professional development day for staff of child care programs from birth to 12 years of age. As a result, all full day programs for children from birth to 3.8 years of age and all before and after-school programs for children in kindergarten to grade six will be closed for the day.
School Council Meeting – Thursday November 24 (postponed)
Our November school council meeting has been postponed. A new date will be shared shortly.
PA Day November 25
Friday November 25 is a PA Day. There will be no school for students that day.
School Photo Retake Day
School Photo Retake Day will be Wednesday, November 30th. Please mark your calendars!
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Updated on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.