February News

We are looking forward to some warmer weather so students can get outdoors with their friends this coming week. Please ensure your child has winter gear at school, as all students go outside during both nutrition breaks. February has many exciting things happening for our students, as well as for our families. Please continue to check our school calendar for updates.

 

Staff Update

We welcome a few new staff that will be joining our school:

Ms. Pessoa – Learning Resource Teacher – day 1 & day 2

Ms. Kinsler – Office Assistant – afternoons only

Mr. Wiltshire – Head Caretaker

Farewell to Ms. Campanella, we wish you all the best as you continue your career in HWDSB.

 

Movie Night Fundraiser

School Council is hosting a Movie Night on Feb. 28th – “Ralph Wrecks the Internet” – doors open at 6:00 pm

Proceeds will go to support Grade 8 Graduation. Please sign up on School Cash online.

 

Wear Yellow Day

On Feb. 6, HWDSB is encouraging students to walk/bike to school to support a healthy lifestyles. Students are encouraged to wear yellow to school on Wednesday, Feb. 6 to support this initiative. Students at Mount Hope school will enjoy some extra fresh air on Wednesday as many of our students are bussed to school. Weather permitting.

 

Kindergarten Registration

Registration begins on Monday Feb. 4.  Please contact the office for details on registering your child. For further information please check this website:   https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/kindergarten/

 

Activities for Students

There are many clubs and activities during break time for our students to be involved in. Many of our clubs are organized by student leaders with the support of our teachers. Please check out our website for more information.

 

Important Dates

Feb. 6 – Wear Yellow Day

Feb 6 – Community Officer visits Gr. 7 & 8

Feb. 12 – Term 1 Report Cards go home

Feb. 13 – Parent/Caregiver Workshop – “Giving your Child the Tools for Life”

Feb. 18 – Family Day – no school for students

Feb. 22 – Grade 8 Graduation Photo Day

Feb. 28 – Movie Night

Mar 1 – PD Day – no school for students