| Follow us on Twitter! @AndrewHunterES | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/23 | Follow us on Twitter! @AndrewHunterES | <p>Andrew Hunter E.S. has an awesome twitter account. Please follow the action @AndrewHunterES We are the #bestkeptsecret<br></p> | | | |
| Occupational Therapists in the Classroom | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/42 | Occupational Therapists in the Classroom | <p></p><p><strong>Dear Andrew Hunter Families, </strong></p><p>This year, our school is participating in an innovative new program that welcomes Occupational Therapists (OTs) directly into classrooms through a partnership with the local <a href="https://www.ctnsy.ca/">Children's Treatment Network</a> (CTN). This is part of the Simcoe County District School Board's (SCDSB) commitment to supporting learning and success.</p><p>Through this new program, OTs will be able to provide additional support to groups of students in classrooms through a Tiered Model of service/support. The goal is to ensure all students have the skills and supports needed to achieve success at school. </p><p>Within SCDSB schools, CTN partners with Closing the Gap to deliver services such as occupational and physical therapy through the Ministry of Education's School-Based Rehabilitation (SBRS) program. OTs have regulated health professionals who assist children in developing fine motor skills (e.g., printing, cutting), gross motor skills (e.g., jumping, throwing), self-care skills (e.g., putting on a coat, doing up zippers, opening packages) and self-regulation skills (e.g., being able to control emotions and actions). At times during the school year, there may be an OT in your child's classroom collaborating with educators to support the students. </p><p>This program may include;</p><ul><li>observing students in their classrooms, the gym, or the playground;</li></ul><ul><li>assisting educators and school staff with ideas and ways for students to maximize participation in classroom activities and routines;</li><li>recommending tools or equipment that may be helpful to any child in a classroom; and, </li><li>supporting educators in determining if additional OT services may be of benefit to a student. </li></ul><p>If a student appears to need additional individualized support, the school will discuss it with families and request permission from the school to make a formal referral to CTN's School-Based Rehabilitation Services. </p><p>If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher and/or the school administration.<br></p><p><br></p> | | | |
| Halloween and Cultural Appropriation | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/41 | Halloween and Cultural Appropriation | <p>Hello everyone,</p><div>Please consider the following expectations if choosing to send your students to school at Halloween in a costume.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Culture Appropriation and Halloween Costumes<br></div><div><br></div><div>Though dressing up at Halloween is fun and exciting, depending upon the choice of costume we choose to wear, it also runs the risk of being offensive to other cultures. As parents and guardians, Halloween is the opportunity to discuss costume choices with your child and students. It is important not to inadvertently mimic culture by culturally appropriating racial, religious or ethnic groups.</div><div>Some critical equity questions to ask yourself about your costume. Am I reinforcing stereotypes with the image I am portraying? Is my costume a form of exploitation of another culture?<br></div><div><br></div><div>Please see the attached PDF for further clarification<br></div><div><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Cultural%20Appropriation%20and%20Halloween.pdf"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png" alt="" />Cultural Appropriation and Halloween.pdf</a><br></div><p><br></p> | | | |
| Learn more about special education in the SCDSB through virtual outreach sessions | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/138 | Learn more about special education in the SCDSB through virtual outreach sessions | <p>In 2022, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is hosting virtual special education outreach sessions to assist parents/caregivers in learning more about programs, supports and ways that we work together to support students with special education needs. </p><div><strong>IEPs and school-based assessments – information for parents/caregivers</strong></div><div style="text-decoration:line-through;">Jan. 13 </div><div style="text-decoration:line-through;">6:30 to 7:30 p.m.<br></div><div><em>*This session has been cancelled. Any updates regarding rescheduling will be posted here if/when they are available.</em><br style="text-decoration:line-through;"></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in SCDSB schools and within our communities – information for parents/caregivers</strong></div><div style="text-decoration:line-through;">Feb. 17</div><div><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">6:30 to 7:30 p.m.</span><br></div><div><em>*This session has been cancelled. Any updates regarding rescheduling will be posted here if/when they are available.</em><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Supporting students as they transition into school, from one school to another, and from school upon graduation – information for parents/caregivers</strong> </div><div>April 12</div><div>6:30 to 7:30 p.m.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Working with families to create safe and supportive environments for children who have experienced trauma – information for parents/caregivers </strong></div><div>May 10</div><div>6:30 to 7:30 p.m.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Participants are asked to register in advance. Information to access the sessions will be shared via email with individuals who have pre-registered. <a href="https://bit.ly/3s8OBm8">Learn more about each session and how to register</a>. </div><div><br><br></div><p><br></p> | | | |
| Closure of outdoor recreational amenities | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/135 | Closure of outdoor recreational amenities | <p>In accordance with the provincial direction in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the use of outdoor recreational amenities, including basketball courts, baseball diamonds and soccer fields, is not permitted. In addition, permits for the use of these amenities will not be scheduled until further notice. The use of playgrounds is permitted provided that public health measures, including physical distancing and limits on outdoor gatherings, are followed. <br><br>Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time. <br></p> | | | |
| New Andrew Hunter Distance-Learning Website | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/39 | New Andrew Hunter Distance-Learning Website | <p>We have launched a new website to support Distance-Learning! Please check out these resources and keep in touch by contributing to the Showcase Page! You can find it here:<br></p><p><a href="https://sites.google.com/scdsb.on.ca/andrew-hunter-library/home?authuser=0">https://sites.google.com/scdsb.on.ca/andrew-hunter-library/home?authuser=0</a><br></p> | | | |
| Books Online! | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/37 | Books Online! | <p>SCDSB students now have access to books online! You can download ebooks and audio books! Instructions are here:</p><p>http://por.scdsb.on.ca/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Accessing%20OverDrive.pdf<br></p> | | | |