Principal’s Corner – November 2019

Norwood Park has been a busy place over the past few weeks. Our Grade 2s visited the Children’s International Museum for a fun half day of hands-on learning. Our swim team had a very successful meet and we are very proud of how our students represented themselves and Norwood Park at the meet, staying to cheer on their teammates. Thank you to our coaches and volunteers who helped make this meet such a success. 

On the volleyball court, playoffs are starting for our Senior Girls’ team. Good luck, girls! Our Senior Boys’ team’s season has come to an end, but we would like to recognize their hard work and development this season. Thank you to our volleyball coaches! 

Last week, we marked Remembrance Day with a Grade 8-led program over our PA, as a whole-school gym assembly was not possible due to the on-going construction. Grade 8 students read poems in French and English, and a student shared his rendition of the Last Post.  Classes made poppy wreaths to bring down to the front foyer and student cadets visited our primary and junior classrooms.  

Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week 

Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week (Nov. 18-22) is a time when teachers and students are continuing their work on making Norwood a safe and caring space for all. They are engaging in new learning with several initiatives and resources offered by HWDSB. For example, all classes are learning about HWDSB Helps a free and anonymous way for students to find help for themselves and one another. Please chat with your child about the activities being offered in their classroom.  

We invite you to follow us on twitter as we share classroom examples and connect with your child’s teacher or the Vice Principal and or Principal if you have any further concerns or questions. 

Fall trips continue with Grade 8 students visiting the Steam and Technology Museum and some of our primary classes will be visiting Dundurn Castle in December.  

Winter Drop Off & Pick Up 

As the roads become trickier to navigate because they are lined with snowbanks, we would like to remind parents and caregivers to continue to be respectful neighbours when picking up or dropping off your children. We’ve had some visits from bylaw officers during the morning and afternoon high traffic times around the school this week. Please be mindful of the posted parking regulations. 

Norwood Park Spirit Wear 

Norwood Park Spirit Wear is now available to order. Order forms went home with your children on Monday, November 18th. Please return the order form and payment to your child’s homeroom teacher by Wednesday, November 27th. 

Please send exact change or cheques made payables to ONIT PROMO. The pricing includes taxes. 

Upcoming Events 

Our Grade 7 students will receive their first round of Immunizations on Thursday, November 21st. Public Health nurses will be in the building to administer the immunizations for those students who have returned immunization consent forms. 

The next French Immersion information session will be held at Lawfield Elementary School on Tuesday, November 26 at 7pm. This information session is for anyone with a child born in 2014 who would like to learn more about the FI program and the online application process which opens on December 2. 

Norwood Park School Council’s Annual Holiday Lunch is taking place on Thursday, December 12th during second nutrition break. This year’s holiday lunch is being served A La Carte, delivered by School Council straight to your child’s classroom. The lunch is available on School Cash Online and there is a traditional turkey dinner or a vegetarian dinner or donation option.  Please see the School Council page for more information. 

Mark Your Calendar 

• Friday, November 22 – Home & School’s Popcorn Day ($2 a bag – cash only). 
• Tuesday, November 26 – School Council Meeting at 6:15pm 
• Wednesday, November 27 – Pizza Day 
• Wednesday, November 27 – Spirit Wear orders & payments due 

• Friday, November 29 – PD Day – No school for students 
• Monday, December 2 – French Immersion Online Applications open 
• Tuesday, December 3 – Grade 8 trip 
• Wednesday, December 4 – Pita Day 
• Wednesday, December 11 – Pizza Day 

• Thursday, December 12 – Holiday Lunch 
• Wednesday, December 18 – Sub Day 
• Friday, December 20 – Last Day of School before Winter Break 
• Monday, January 6 – First Day Back to school after Winter Break 

(Re-posted December 16)