Holbrook Weekly Memo – September 8-12, 2025
Holbrook Families,
It was great to see all of our returning students and families and to meet all new students and families this past week. A big thank you to all staff, students and families for making our first week back so successful. I will send a Holbrook Weekly Memo out each Sunday with details of the upcoming events and the week ahead so be sure to check your emails to stay updated. A reminder to keep in mind that the first few messages in the weekly memo are current updates and events however, there will be messages later in the memo titled Ongoing Information that are repeated weekly that you will not need to review each week unless you are new to the school.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, September 17th – 6:00 PM in the school library – First School Council Meeting – All parents/guardians are welcome. Nominations for our School Council Executive are available here (Holbrook Elementary School Council | Holbrook Elementary School) on our website under the “Holbrook Elementary School Council” tab or can be requested from the school office. Please let the office know if you are attending and require Child Care as this will need to be arranged the week before the meeting.
Friday, September 19th – PA Day for all students – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Friday, September 26th – Holbrook Terry Fox Run – 9:40 am for students and staff
Thursday, October 2nd – 4-5:30 PM – Meet the Teacher Night for all students and families
Stay tuned for upcoming dates and information about Yogurt and Popcorn Sales.
Important Updates:
- We are excited to relaunch our Holbrook Spirit Wear Store from West End Sports & Apparel. Click the link below or use the QR Code to shop and place orders. Contact the store at Phone: 905-525-7575 with any questions. Thank you!
2. October pizza days – Order forms were sent home with students last Friday. We also have ordering online options open now as well . Please only fill out one option : either the paper form with cash or online (not both). If there are any questions please contact our the school office at 905 385 5369.
3. Student Plan of Care and Contact Information – If your child has a medical condition (life threatening or non life threatening) – please speak with your teacher or the office to get the appropriate paperwork. This information is kept confidential with the teacher and office in case of an emergency. Thank you to the parents who have already updated/ submitted. A reminder if any information regarding your child’s medical information or contact information (Email, Phone, Address, Emergency Contact etc. ) you must update the office immediately. To ensure student safety students will not be permitted to be picked up or leave with anyone that is not officially recorded in our system. Thank you!
4. Hamilton Public Library – forms went home Friday about signing your child up for a library card.
5. Renovations: Our school gym is coming along nicely but will not be accessible for use for at least another 2 weeks. Students will participate in Gym class outside, in their classrooms or the library – please make sure students have the proper footwear. Contact our office if you require clarification.
6. Student Agendas: All students in Grades 1-6 have received a Holbrook Agenda – this is where parents/guardians can put notes to teachers and should review nightly with students to keep up to date. Students in JK and SK will email or connect with teachers and check student Important Bags for any information to be shared. Thank you!
ONGOING INFORMATION:
Please be mindful that our school parking lot has no parking or stopping so we will ask parents that are driving to enter the city park lot west of the school and walk your children over to the playground to meet their new teacher . For safety reasons we will not be allowing vehicles in the school parking lot unless they are staff. A reminder that the parking closest to the school along the fence is reserved for staff so please park on the very west side.
Our school day begins at 8:45 am but we will have supervision on the playground from 8:30-8:45 am if you need to drop off and leave. Students arriving after the bell must enter at the front doors and report to the office where they will be recorded as Late. Students are not permitted at the park during the school day and must have parent permission or be supervised by a parent/guardian if they are playing at the park before or after school.
If you are the parent/guardian of a new student in grades JK-6 2nd please contact our school office at 905 385 5369 for registration information and to set up an intake meeting. Thank you.
We also ask that parents please avoid entering the school from the playground or side entrances. If you need to enter please ring the buzzer at the front of the school and myself or Ms. Miles, our office administrator, will be happy to assist you and escort your child to their class. We ask this of parents and guardians to avoid interruptions to our staff while they are instructing and supervising large numbers of students. If you need to speak to your child’s teacher please email them or put a note in your child’s agenda. If you wish to speak with the office or your child’s teacher at another time please email our office at [email protected] or call us at 905 385 5369 and we can set up an appointment. Thank you.
We are still finalizing our class sizes and staffing assignments so please stay tuned for updates that will be emailed to you and a reminder that we are unable at this time to make any class changes for students. Families will be contacted if there are any changes for your child or children by Friday, September 26th. Those staff and students that are reorganizing will start in their new classes on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. At this time I will include an updated list of the new staff that we are welcoming at Holbrook on the website under the “Staff Tab”.
From HWDSB: Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
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For information about HWDSB’s Code of Conduct and Reducing Distractions in classrooms, please click here: Reducing Distractions in Classrooms and Schools | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
To see the 2025-2026 school year calendar, please visit School Year Calendar | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Please find 2025-2026 Transportation information here: Hamilton Wentworth Student Transportation Services
We know students can feel a range of feelings leading up to the start of the school year, but we are here to support their back-to-school experience. If you would like to connect with me in more detail to discuss your child(ren)’s return to classrooms and learning spaces, please do not hesitate to reach out.
If you have school-specific questions, please reach out at 905.385.5369 or email us at : [email protected]
Thank you and have a wonderful week everyone!
Mr. G. Carey
Principal
Holbrook Elementary School
905.385.5369 or [email protected]
Updated on Sunday, September 07, 2025.