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Mary Hopkins News – Mar 20

Upcoming Dates

March 23 – Board-Wide Parent Information Night (Strand D: Growth and Development and Sexual Health) – See info below.

April 5 – Fire Drill #4 of 6

April 6 – School Council – 6:30 PM via Teams –

Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only) +1 647-749-9281,,683363752#

Growth and Development Strand – HWDSB invites families of students in grades 1 to 8 for a virtual information session on Growth and Development – Human Development and Sexual Health.

DATE: March 23, 2022
TIME: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m
Join the MS Teams Live session here.

For a comprehensive overview of the subject, including learning expectations and frequently asked questions and a recording of past sessions, please visit Human Development | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (hwdsb.on.ca)

Changes in Protocols and Guidelines –  Prior to the break, changes in health guidelines and protocols were rolled out.  This week, our staff will have an opportunity to meet and determine how to adjust our routines and structures.  We are all eager to return to “normal” but know that we will need to take a step-by-step approach so that students understand their routines as they move from what they have become familiar with over the past two years.
HWDSB Communication – Please take the time to read through the most recent communication. Reminders about Updated COVID-19 Measures | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (hwdsb.on.ca)  The highlights are included below:

Important Reminders:   

  • Daily Screening: All students must continue to complete the Government of Ontario online COVID-19 school screening tool found at hwdsb.info/screening prior to attending school each day. Students no longer need to show they have completed the screening tool. The screening tool has been updated to reflect updated isolation and self-monitoring requirements.   
  • Stay home if sick: Students must stay home if sick to reduce the spread of illness. Symptomatic students at school will continue to isolate and be sent home based on criteria in screening tool. 
  • Masking: Supporting staff and families during this phased approach and time of transition is our priority. We are reminding staff and students to wear a mask until April 1 and to exercise their choice by completing the mask exemption process, if needed. The form is available online and in the Parent Portal 
  • International travel: Families returning from international travel must follow requirements from the Government of Canada. Students and staff returning from international travel will be required to wear a mask at school for 14 days.   
  • Remote Learning Requests: Students can request a transition to full-time elementary remote learning or secondary eLearning. Contact your child’s elementary school using the exceptional circumstances process or Student Services for secondary eLearning options. Spaces are limited and we may not be able to accommodate all requests. 
  • Rapid Antigen Tests: Those who become symptomatic at school or returning from illness (tests are for at-home, symptomatic use only) will be provided with a Rapid Antigen Test kit. 
Updated on Sunday, March 20, 2022.
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