SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING

Our next School Council Meeting will be happening this week, on Tuesday February 27th, 2018 at 6:00pm. Babysitting and pizza will be available for children – and all parents/caregivers are welcome to attend the meeting and be a part of the discussions.

DANCE-A-THON

Huron’s annual, fundraiser, DANCE-A-THON, will be happening on Thursday, March 8th, 2018. All classes, Kindergarten to Grade 6, will be involved and parents/caregivers are very welcome, and encouraged, to come and spend some time dancing as well. Please check with your child’s teacher about when their class is scheduled to be in the gym. More information and pledge forms will be emailed, and sent home as a hard copy, later this week but start your planning now – and again, if parents/caregivers are available, please bring your boogie shoes and come and join us that day.

LOST AND FOUND

As the weather changes we know from experience that the amount of clothing in Lost and Found seems to increase dramatically, as outdoor clothing is removed when the students get hot playing outside…and then not always reclaimed. Yesterday we could see 4 pairs of snow pants in Lost and Found, 5 umbrellas, and as always a great collection of boots, coats, shoes, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, water bottles, lunch bags, and the list goes on. Please remember to check our Lost and Found structure in the front foyer frequently and take home items that belong to you. A reminder also that ALL ITEMS in Lost and Found will be donated to a charity during the March Break holiday. The last day for you to ‘find’ items that belong in your household will be Friday March 9th – when we come back to school again after March Break (on Monday March 19th) Lost and Found will be empty!

ICE SKATING AT SIBELIUS PARK – CANCELLED

The Annex Residents’ Association regrets to say that because of the warm weather predicted for this weekend, they have decided to cancel the ARA’s neighbourhood skating party scheduled for this weekend at Jean Sibelius Park.

MARCH BREAK HOLIDAY

Just a reminder to everyone that the school will be closed from Monday March 12th to Friday March 16th, 2018 inclusive, for our March Break holiday. The last day of school before the holiday is Friday March 9th, and school will resume again on Monday March 19th. We hope everyone in the Huron community has a happy, healthy and safe holiday.

HOLIDAY

Remember that Monday February 19th is the Family Day Holiday and school is closed. We’ll see all students at school on Tuesday February 20th, 2018.

PROLOGUE PERFORMANCE

On Thursday February 22nd we are having our next Prologue performance – a group called “Bboyizm” is coming to perform for our grade 4, 5 and 6 students. The performance will start after the morning announcements, at approx. 9:15am, – parents/caregivers, if you are available please plan to come and join us.

HURON EARTH HOUR

Our Huron Earth Hour for February is going to be held on Friday February 23rd from 2:20-3:20pm. As part of our commitment to being a Platinum Level Eco-School, this is an opportunity for our school community, every month, to focus on ways we can reduce our energy consumption. We turn off as many lights as we can and power down/turn off as many electronics as possible. Classrooms use this time for discussions and planning. We would encourage Huron families to think about engaging in similar activities at home as well.

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING

Our next School Council Meeting will be happening on Tuesday February 27th, 2018 at 6:00pm. Babysitting and pizza will be available for children – and all parents/caregivers are welcome to attend the meeting and be a part of the discussions.

DANCE-A-THON

Make sure your calendars are marked for our annual Dance-A-Thon fundraiser happening on Thursday March 8th, 2018. More information and pledge forms will be coming soon but start your planning now – and if parents/caregivers are available, please bring your dance shoes and come and join us that day. Please check with your child’s teacher for their scheduled time.

LOST AND FOUND

As the weather changes we know from experience that the amount of clothing in Lost and Found seems to increase dramatically, as outdoor clothing is removed when the students get hot playing outside…and then not always reclaimed. We’ve currently got 5 pairs of snow pants in Lost and Found, and as always a great collection of boots, coats, shoes, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, water bottles, lunch bags, the list goes on. Please remember to check our Lost and Found structure in the front foyer frequently and take home items that belong to you.

A reminder also that ALL ITEMS in Lost and Found will be donated to a charity during the March Break holiday. The last day for you to ‘find’ items that belong in your household will be Friday March 9th – when we come back to school again after March Break (on Monday March 19th) Lost and Found will be empty!

ICE SKATING AT SIBELIUS PARK – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25th

The Annex Residents’ Association is hosting a neighbourhood skate at Sibelius Park on Sunday, February 25th from 1:00-4:00pm (weather dependent). Free cookies and hot chocolate if you bring your own mug. Children 12 and under must have an adult present. The ARA is looking forward to this new event and hopes to see you there – it should be lots of fun! Please see the attached flier for more information.

MARCH BREAK and SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAM IDEAS

Hello friends of Huron school,

I am writing to you today on behalf of Clay with Me Pottery Studio, located in Seaton village. We would like you to know about some of our programs which might be of interest to your children. Firstly we have an after school program from 3:30-6:00pm, Mondays-Thursdays. At the present time we do not have a walking program from Huron, but if there is enough interest we would be happy to start one up. Please see the website below for more information. Kids can start at anytime depending on space available. We also have March Break and Summer camps available. Please see the fliers attached. We are located at 80 Barton Avenue in Seaton Village, right across from Palmerston School. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information regarding after school programs, birthday parties for all ages, adult Pottery classes, drop ins and so much more! Check out our website at https://www.claywithmepotterystudio.com/ or find us on Facebook!

PA DAY

A reminder to everyone that next Friday – February 16th, 2018 – is a PA Day and there is no school for students this day. Remember too that Monday February 19th is the Family Day Holiday and school is closed for the holiday. Happy Family Day everyone!

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Please help us spread the word – Huron is going to be holding our KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DAY on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13th, 2018 starting at 9:15am. Children born in 2014 should be registering for Junior Kindergarten starting in September 2018, and any children not already in Kindergarten and born in 2013 can register for Senior Kindergarten. If you are coming to register a child you need to bring the following documentation with you:
1) Child’s birth certificate or passport
2) Child’s Record of Immunization
3) Proof of your address (2 pieces – 1 needs to be a lease or property tax bill and the second a utility bill)
4) Child’s Health Card
Please note that on February 13th we will ONLY be registering children who live in the boundary area for Huron. Even if you already have another child attending Huron you MUST apply under Optional Attendance for a sibling to attend. You can get an Optional Attendance application form from the Main Office, or it is available on-line: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/School-Choices/Optional-Attendance. The deadline for Optional Attendance application forms to be received is Friday February 16th, 2018.

LOST AND FOUND

Our Lost and Found is beginning to fill up again – and now is the time to find things, before they get buried in the collection of ‘stuff’. Winter boots and snow pants are part of the current collection, as well as the usual water bottles, lunch bags, hoodies/sweatshirts and all sort of hats, mittens/gloves, and scarves. Please remember to check our Lost and Found structure in the front foyer frequently and take home items that belong to you.

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING

Our next School Council Meeting will be happening on Tuesday February 27th, 2018 at 6:00pm. Babysitting and pizza will be available for children – and all parents/caregivers are welcome to attend the meeting and be a part of the discussions.

MARCH BREAK and SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAM IDEAS

Please find attached a brochure from Alliance Francaise which outlines various programs that they offer which you might be interested in for March Break or the summertime. Hard copies of the brochure are available in the Main Office for anyone interested.

WINTER WALK TO SCHOOL DAY

It’s Winter! Don’t hibernate – walk to school and celebrate! Huron’s annual Winter Walk to School Day is coming up on Wednesday February 7th, 2018. Students and families are encouraged to walk to school to promote daily physical activity, a healthier environment, safer streets, making friends and…having fun! Free hot chocolate will be served at the front of the school to welcome walkers as they arrive. Please bring a reusable mug/thermos to reduce waste! If you forget a mug, you can pay $1.00 to have your hot chocolate in a disposable cup. And check out the attached poster created by one of our student Eco-Leaders! As always, we would love to have any volunteers help us with serving or making the hot chocolate. Please contact Diana Will Stork at diana.willstork@tdsb.on.ca if you are available to help us that morning.

PIZZA LUNCH

A reminder that Wednesday February 7th is our next Pizza Lunch. The pizza has already been ordered for Wednesday – additional orders cannot be accepted at this point in time. If there are any, extra slices will be available for $3.00 each on Wednesday but please make sure your child also has a lunch on Wednesday as extra slices cannot be guaranteed.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Please help us spread the word – Huron is going to be holding our KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DAY on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13th, 2018 starting at 9:15am. Children born in 2014 should be registering for Junior Kindergarten starting in September 2018, and any children not already in Kindergarten and born in 2013 can register for Senior Kindergarten. If you are coming to register a child you need to bring the following documentation with you:
1) Child’s birth certificate or passport
2) Child’s Record of Immunization
3) Proof of your address (2 pieces – 1 needs to be a lease or property tax bill and the second a utility bill)
4) Child’s Health Card
Please note that on February 13th we will ONLY be registering children who live in the boundary area for Huron. Even if you already have another child attending Huron you MUST apply under Optional Attendance for a sibling to attend. You can get an Optional Attendance application form from the Main Office, or it is available on-line: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/School-Choices/Optional-Attendance. The deadline for Optional Attendance application forms to be received is Friday February 16th, 2018.

AFTER SCHOOL and HOLIDAY PROGRAM IDEAS

‘Piano Rules’ is going to be offering piano lessons here at Huron, after school on Fridays. Please see the attached flyer for more information – and contact them directly for more information or to register. Also if you’re looking for something to do on Family Day (Monday February 19th), Toronto Gymnastics International has a day of activities planned for both children and families. Check out their flyer (attached) for more information.