Community Weekly Time Lion April 2-5

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Monday, April 1	Day 0	Easter Monday Holiday – No School
Tuesday, April 2	Day 3	·        Cash online open for Pizza Day ·        Junior Girls and Boys B-ball
Wednesday, April 3	Day 4
Thursday, April 4	Day 5	·        Grade 8 Grad Photos (Retakes & Photos for students who did not receive one yet) ·        Kindergarten Photos
Friday, April 5	Day 1	·        Virtual ROAR Assembly with Student Led Math Initiative

 

Upcoming Events

PA Day April 8 No School

Eid April 10

School Council Meeting 6PM April 16

Grade 7&8 Student Vaccinations May 3

Open House May 8 4:30 PM – 6PM

Kindergarten Orientation May 16 4PM-5PM

 

April 2-5 Community Weekly Time Lion

Eclipse Glasses

The eclipse is set to unfold on Monday, April 8, 2024.  This day is a PA day for students so students will not be at school.  Eclipse glasses will be handed out to all students across HWDSB schools.

For more about this Solar Eclipse and how to view safely please visit these sites: Total Solar Eclipse – McMaster University

https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/2024-solar-eclipse

For a video of a total solar eclipse:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=grUhpSRKc-o

Previous Community Updates

Dogs on School Property

Our school community includes many families who are dog owners. We know it is nice to take the dog for a walk when you drop-off and/or pick-up your child at school.

We remind anyone who is walking a dog that it must be on a leash.

Individuals with dogs on a leash are asked to keep them distanced from children, staff, other parents/guardians, and other dogs. Some children may be afraid of dogs, and the behaviour of a dog can be unpredictable.  Please do not bring dogs near our entry/exit zones where students are entering gated areas or lining up as these areas consist of high student traffic. We thank you for your understanding.

Addressing a Concern

Students and families with classroom concerns are encouraged to contact their student’s classroom teacher. School-wide concerns can be addressed by the principal. Addressing a Concern (PDF).

 

Walk to School

SWL is primarily a walking school as only a few students require transportation due to distance from the school allowing for busing eligibility.  Students that live within a walking distance from the school are encouraged to walk to school with parents/guardian or peers rather than be driven by vehicle.

 

Benefits of Walking to and from School

• Improved safety on our community streets
• Less congestion and pollution near the school
• Walking provides time for mindfulness and self-reflection
• Walking with a peer provides time for peer connection