Mary Hopkins News – April 26

Hello Families,

As we begin another week of remote, we know that many are feeling fatigued from the past year.  We also understand that the quantity of screen time our students experience each day can be a problem for families.  Know that our staff members understand these demands, so please reach out. Be sure to inform the teacher if your child needs a short movement break or plans to complete independent work with their screen off.   Working together, we can support our students in finding a healthy balance without missing key learning.

Upcoming Dates

April 28 – School Council – 6:30 pm via Teams

 
May 3 – Student Census Begins

HWDSB Launches First Student Census, We All Count – As part of its Equity Action Plan, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) will conduct its first student census to identify and remove barriers so all students can learn in supportive, inclusive, and respectful environments. We All Count: HWDSB Student Census 2021 will ask questions about student identities (race, gender, etc.) to identify and address systemic barriers.  To learn more please visit the HWDSB website www.hwdsb.on.ca/weallcount, where you will find translated documents as well as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the census. You can also contact our student census team at [email protected].

Microsoft Resources – Some new resources from Microsoft for Parents that have been released on remote and hybrid education: 

Online Education Resources for Parents | Microsoft Education 

Family and Guardian Guide to Microsoft Teams.pdf – OneDrive (live.com) 

Special education and accessibility resources for remote learning – Microsoft Educator Center 

Please note that these resources are generic and HWDSB does not necessarily use all of the functionality listed. 

Need Assistance – Parents can reach out by phone or email during regular office hours.  Our phones and email will be monitored remotely.  Messages will be returned in a timely manner.