Mary Hopkins News – May 30

Upcoming Dates

June 1 – Deadline to Select Remote Learning for September 2021 (via Parent Portal)
June 4 – PA Day-No classes

School Council – Thank you to Superintendant Sue Dunlop and Trustee Penny Deathe for attending our last council meeting and answering all of the questions from our community.  Our council was excited to hear that the small gym repair was on the facilities list for this summer. A big thank you to our 2020-2021 School Council for their commitment and continued advocacy for our school and students.  Thank you to Carley Casey for taking on the role of Chair this year.

Kindergarten Orientation – Families who missed our virtual Kindergarten Orientation event can explore the Kindergarten Orientation web page for a video tour of a typical day in Kindergarten, a presentation similar to what your school would give, and much more.  Our school-specific PowerPoint was distributed to our new family list.  Please contact the school office if you did not receive the email.

Grade 5 Farewell – Our staff is committed to continuing the tradition of a Grade 5 Farewell for our departing students.  With Covid-19 restrictions, this will be a virtual farewell.  Details will be coming to families over the next few weeks.  Teachers will be working with their students around individual contributions and remote students will of course be included.  Remote families, please reach out to the school if you have not heard from us by next week.

Interested in Getting Involved as a Parent at the Board Level – The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is currently receiving applications for the 2021–22 school year. Application deadline is June 18, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. PIC acts as an advisory body to the Hamilton–Wentworth District School Board and provides an important link between parents, School Councils and the Board’s Trustees and Director of Education.  For more information https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/elementary/get-involved/pic/