Holbrook Weekly Memo – November 17-21, 2025
Holbrook Families,
Progress reports will go home this Tuesday and parents will be able to go online to book interviews with teachers (please see the memo that came home last Friday for instructions or see below the the information) . Parent – teacher interviews will take place this Thursday after school and Friday ( see teacher’ availability using our new online interview bookings.
A reminder that there is a PA Day this Friday, Nov 21st, so there will be no school for students. School Council will meet this Thursday in the library from 6-7pm – all are welcome.
Thanks to everyone that organized our Krispy Kreme Fundraiser and to all of those that placed orders! As a reminder, pickup will be afterschool on Nov 24 at Holbrook and all orders MUST be picked up that day.
NEW UPDATES:
1. Booking Parent – Teacher interviews to discuss your child’s progress –
Parent-Teacher Conference Information – Dear Parents and Guardians of Holbrook Elementary School,
We will be holding Parent-Teacher Interviews at the school on Thursday, November 20th from 3:30 – 7:00 pm and Friday, November 21st from 8:30 am – 12:00 noon. This year, you will be able to schedule your Parent-Teacher Interviews online. If you wish to schedule a meeting with any of your child’s teachers, please follow the instructions printed further down the page. You will be able to schedule appointments November 14th at 3:30 pm until November 20th at 3:00 pm
Instructions
Go to the Holbrook scheduling webpage at https://parentinterview.com/s/holbrook
Enter the Parent Code (3math10) click “Sign In” Please make a note of your Confirmation #
Fill in your contact information and click “Continue to Make Appointments”
Click on the name of a teacher with whom you wish to schedule an appointment
Click on an available time at which you wish to have your meeting
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you have scheduled all the teachers you wish to meet
Click on “My Schedule” (top left of the page)
Email, print out, or copy down your schedule
Should you wish to cancel an appointment you have made, click on “Cancel” beside the meeting you wish to have removed from your schedule.
If you misplace your schedule, you may use your Confirmation # to retrieve your schedule from the website at any time. If you need help using the service, please email [email protected]. If there are any issues with this please call the school at 905 385 5369.
2. Our Holbrook Holiday Market will be on Wednesday, December 10th click on the the link for details –
3. Our Holiday Convert for families will be held on Wednesday, December 17th from 9-10am – we ask that you limit attendees to 2 per child please.
4. A reminder as the weather turns colder please ensure students wear clothing appropriate for the weather (Hats, mittens/gloves, boots)
5. For those that missed Picture Day there will be a Picture Retake Day in the new school year. Stay tuned for the date as we will share in in the Weekly Memo.
UPCOMING HOLBROOK EVENTS:
Upcoming Popcorn & TCBY Dates – These items have been added to School Cash Online or students can pay with cash the day of the event. . Please be sure to complete December pizza orders by the deadline of Monday, November 24th as we are unable to make exceptions to orders.
Tuesday, November 18th – Progress Reports Sent Home / School Council Meeting – 6-7pm in the Library / Pizza Day – 2nd Nutrition Break
Wednesday, November 19th – TCBY – Frozen Yogurt for sale – $4.00 each 1st Nutrition Break- Flavours are chocolate, strawberry, Swirl and Cotton Candy
Thursday, November 20th – Parent Teacher Interviews – 3:30-6:30pm & Friday, November 21 – 8:45-11:45an – Booking Details will be shared soon
Tuesday, November 25th – Pizza Day – 2nd Nutrition Break
Friday, November 28th – Popcorn Day – Popcorn for Sale 2nd Nutrition Break – $2.50/bag various flavours
Tuesday, December 2nd – Pizza Day – 2nd Nutrition Break
Wednesday, December 3rd – TCBY – Frozen Yogurt for sale – $4.00 each 1st Nutrition Break- Flavours are chocolate, strawberry, Swirl and Cotton Candy
Tuesday, December 9th – Pizza Day – 2nd nutrition Break
Wednesday, December 10th – Holbrook Holiday Market – 8:45 – 3:30 pm
Friday, December 12th – Popcorn Day – Popcorn for Sale 2nd Nutrition Break – $2.50/bag various flavours
Tuesday, December 16th – 1:45 pm Holiday Concert Dress Rehearsal – Students and Staff Only
Wednesday, December 17th – 9-10am – Holiday Concert – Families (Limit of 2 per family please).
Thursday, December 18th – Joy Day – Activities Throughout School – PM
Friday, December 19th – Last Day of school before Winter Holidays !!
Important Updates:
- A reminder to all families using the Before and After Program – you must park in the Park Parking Lot not the school parking lot please. Thank you,
- Reminder – Holbrook is a scent friendly/ free building due to a variety of student and staff allergies – please no perfumes or colognes, body sprays or cosmetics of any kind. Thank you!
- 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.
- A reminder to ensure students have the proper footwear (closed toes shoes) preferably running shoes for Physical Education. Please have students dress appropriately for the weather (sunscreen, hats, water bottles etc.) as the forecast looks warm this week.
Holbrook Volunteers – If you are looking to volunteer at Holbrook, please make sure you complete your Vulnerable Sector Check with Hamilton Police. For this to be valid, it has to be completed within the last 6 months and be specific to Holbrook HWDSB. The police check is valid for 3 years. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Miles in the office.
ONGOING INFORMATION:
Reminders about our playground rules:
1. students should all be wearing helmets when on bikes or scooters
2. students may park bikes and scooters at the bike rack (we encourage a bike lock as we cannot be responsible for stolen or damaged items) students will park bikes/scooters and then go around to the playground to enter with their class. At the end of the day students will be dismissed out the back and then come around the front to get their bikes/scooters – students are not to come through the school to get their bikes or scooters please.
3. We ask families to avoid bringing dogs to the playground (there are signs and some of our students have fears and allergies )
4. Students are really enjoying our Outdoor Chill Zone which gives them a place to socialize, play quieter games and partake in lower level activities at recess time. It has been a hit for many students.
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.
From HWDSB: Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
We also invite families to keep up with communications from HWDSB by subscribing to email updates or following HWDSB on social media.
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
If you have school-specific questions, please reach out at 905.385.5369 or email us at : [email protected]
FROM HOLBROOK SCHOOL COUNCIL:
Holbrook School Council Fundraisers:
We have year-round fundraisers that make a big impact at Holbrook—check them out below and online (https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/holbrook/holbrook-fundraising-page/)
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Mabel’s Labels: visit mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/fundraising/support and search Holbrook School (Hamilton) before you shop
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Factory Shoe Warehouse: shopping in-store download this card (
Factory Shoe Warehouse – 2025 Holbrook Card PDF.pdf). When shopping online use code 0350011 0137 at factoryshoe.ca checkout
- FlipGive: join our team at: https://www.flipgive.com/teams/454353-holbrook-elementary-school-council and when you shop your online Holbrook earns cash back
2025-2026 Fundraisers and Events Calendar
We’re excited to share a sneak peek at allthe exciting fundraisers and events happening this school year. Please note the follow is always subject to change and will be updated as the year progresses.
- Mitten Tree Donations, and Neighbour to Neighbour Food Donations
- December: Winter Break Store Fundraiser
- January: Unplugged at Holbrook Games Night and Fundraiser!
- February: Joy Breakfast (for students during school hours)
- April: Cinnabon Gift Certificates Fundraiser
- May: Open House Carnival
- June: Butterfly Kit Fundraiser
Have a fundraiser or event idea? Contact the School Council at [email protected]. Thanks for supporting Holbrook!
Mr. G. Carey
Principal
Holbrook Elementary School
905.385.5369 or [email protected]
Updated on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.