| Information for parents/guardians of Junior Kindergarten students | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/52 | Information for parents/guardians of Junior Kindergarten students | <p> </p><p>Do you have a little one starting school for the first time this fall? We know that is it an exciting time for both students and parents. Here is some information about Kindergarten in the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and what you can expect and how to plan for the first day of school:</p><div><ul><li>Senior Kindergarten students begin school on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.<br></li><li>Junior Kindergarten students begin school on Thursday, September 8, 2016.<br></li><li>Note that <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/Schools/School%20Documents/16-17-Elementary-Calendar-Modifed.pdf">Ernest Cumberland ES</a> is on a modified calendar. The first day of school for Ernest Cumberland JK students is Wed. Aug. 24.<br></li><li>On the first day, proceed to the Kindergarten yard or entrance to meet your educators and find out what class your child will be in.<br></li><li>Please <a href="https://sharingsimcoe.com/2016/07/21/kindergarten-what-your-child-needs-on-the-first-day/">pack the following items in your child’s backpack</a> to be left at school:<br></li><ul><li>Indoor running shoes (Velcro or elastic laces)</li><li>A large Ziploc bag with extra clothes (one pair of pants, one shirt, two pairs of underwear, two pairs of socks)</li><li>Please ensure everything is labelled</li></ul><li>Pack a lunch and snacks in reusable, labelled containers, including a bottle for water. For healthy lunch ideas, check out <a href="http://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Articles/School-Health/Articles/Healthy-lunch-ideas-for-the-new-school-year.aspx#.V7SKAPkrK71">EatRight Ontario</a>.<br></li></ul></div><p>If your child will ride the school bus, the <a href="http://main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/sites/default/files/SCSTC%20-%20Bus%20Tag%20Program%20-%202016-17.pdf">Bus Tag</a> program provides each Kindergarten student with a coloured tag that identifies the child’s name, route number, bus colour and stop location. All students with a bus tag must be met at their stop by a parent/guardian. To practice riding the bus and learn about bus safety, attend a <a href="http://main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/sites/default/files/SCSTC%20First%20Rider%20Program%20Summer%202016_0.pdf">First Rider</a> session provided by the <a href="http://main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/">Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium</a>. </p><p>If your child is turning four years old before Dec. 31, 2016 and you have not yet registered them for Kindergarten, you can do so by calling 705-734-6363 x11750 or emailing <a href="mailto:studentregistration@scdsb.on.ca">studentregistration@scdsb.on.ca</a> to schedule an appointment to register in person at the SCDSB’s Education Centre (1170 Hwy. 26 in Midhurst) until August 26 while school offices are closed. Starting August 29, please contact your <a href="https://scstc.ca/Eligibility.aspx?Page=School">home school</a> to register as school offices will re-open that week.</p><p>If you have any further questions about your child’s first day, please <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/Schools/Pages/SchoolSearch.aspx">contact your school</a> the week of August 29.</p><p></p> | | | |
| The Andrew Hunter Hawk - January 2016 | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/8 | The Andrew Hunter Hawk - January 2016 | <p><span style="color:#595959;font-family:arial, sans-serif;line-height:20px;background-color:#ffffff;">This month includes information about our Outdoor Education Field Trips, Swim to Survive, Free Clothing Give Away, and Kindergarten Registration and much more!</span></p><p><span style="color:#595959;font-family:arial, sans-serif;line-height:20px;background-color:#ffffff;"><a href="/Lists/Newsletters/Newsletter%20-%20January%202016.pdf" style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, sans-serif;line-height:20px;">Newsletter - January 2016.pdf</a><br></span></p> | | | |
| Holiday Luncheon | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/7 | Holiday Luncheon | <p>On Thursday, December 17, our grade 6-8 students celebrated the coming holidays with our 4<sup>th</sup> Annual Turkey Luncheon. This is a special day where our staff and students get together as a Hawks' family and enjoy a formal Turkey dinner. We would like to thank all our volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly in organizing, purchasing, and preparing the food for this event. We would also like to thank Lesley Martin who donated the carrots and potatoes. Without the help and support of these amazing people, we would not have been able to provide this experience for our students.<a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Turkey%20Dinner.jpg"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icjpg.gif" alt="" />Turkey Dinner.jpg</a><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Turkey%20Dinner.jpeg"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icjpeg.gif" alt="" />Turkey Dinner.jpeg</a><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Turkey%20Dinner2.jpg"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icjpg.gif" alt="" />Turkey Dinner2.jpg</a><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Turkey%20Dinner%203.jpg"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icjpg.gif" alt="" />Turkey Dinner 3.jpg</a><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Turkey%20Dinner%20-%20de%20Groot%20and%20Packard.jpeg"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icjpeg.gif" alt="" />Turkey Dinner - de Groot and Packard.jpeg</a></p> | | | |
| Jr. Girls' Volleyball Team | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/6 | Jr. Girls' Volleyball Team | <p><img src="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Jr%20Girls%20Volleyball.jpg" alt="Jr Girls Volleyball.jpg" style="margin:5px;" /> </p><p><span style="line-height:20.8px;"></span><span style="line-height:20.8px;">On Thursday, November 19th our Jr. Girls' volleyball team participated in the regional volleyball tournament held at Andrew Hunter Elementary School. Our team displayed outstanding sportsmanship and skill throughout the tournament. Thank you to all the girls who </span><span style="line-height:20.8px;">made </span><span style="line-height:20.8px;">this yea</span><span style="line-height:20.8px;">r a great success</span><span style="line-height:20.8px;">, </span><span style="line-height:20.8px;">and our dedicated </span><span style="line-height:20.8px;">coaches, Mme. Sargent and Mr. Bax, for volunteering your time. Go Hawks!</span><br></p> | | | |
| Check out our new website & subscribe to stay up-to-date! | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/2 | Check out our new website & subscribe to stay up-to-date! | <p></p><p>Our website was recently upgraded with a fresh look and new features. It is now fully mobile and tablet friendly, with a special adaptive design that works on all devices. Read about some of the highlights below.</p><p><strong>Subscribe to stay up-to-date on what's happening</strong><br>Our <a href="/about-us/news"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">What's New</span></a> section is where you'll read about all the exciting things going on in our school. It's also where we will post updates during emergency situations. Keep an eye on this section to stay up-to-date. <a href="/subscribe"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Subscribe</span></a> to receive these updates by email so you can stay informed wherever you are! </p><p><strong>Find out what's happening</strong><br>Check out our <a href="/about-us/events"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Events</span></a> calendar to see the great things upcoming in our school. All Board-wide dates like PA Days and Holidays are available, as well as our school-based events. </p><p><strong>Learn about high school</strong><br>The <a href="/students/high-school"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">High School</span></a> page under Students gives an overview of what to expect in high school, and provides resources for parents to help their teen with the transition.</p><p><strong>Pay fees online</strong><br>The <a href="/parents/pay-fees"><span lang="EN-CA" style="text-decoration:underline;">Pay Fees</span></a> page is found under the Parents menu, and provides the link to access SchoolCash Online to pay for things like field trips and lunch days. Credit Card payments are accepted.</p><p><strong>Newsletters</strong><br>All of our monthly school newsletters will be posted on the <a href="/parents/newsletters"><span lang="EN-CA" style="text-decoration:underline;">Newsletters</span></a> page under Parents. They will also be emailed out to you when you sign up for a subscription to our website.</p><p>Take a look around our new website and try out all the new features. Tell your friends and family to visit us too!</p> | | | |
| Special Education Workshops | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/4 | Special Education Workshops | <p></p><p style="text-align:left;">SCDSB offers parents a workshop on Navigating Special Education</p><p style="text-align:left;">The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites parent/guardian(s) to attend a workshop entitled "Navigating Special Education." The purpose of the workshop is to increase understanding of Special Education in the SCDSB. The workshop will cover: what is special education; understanding special education processes in the SCDSB; the role of the Special Education Advisory Committee; how to access available resources; communication, assessment and data collection; Individual Education Plans (IEPs); and also provide information on why and when Strengths and Needs Committees (SNCs) and Identification Placement and Review Committees (IPRCs) occur.</p><p style="text-align:left;">The workshop will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the following locations:</p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Huron Park Public School</strong><br>425 Robert Street, Midland, ON</p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Orchard Park Public School</strong><br>24 Calverley Street, Orillia, ON</p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Allandale Heights Public School</strong><br>124 Bayview Drive, Barrie, ON</p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Admiral Collingwood Elementary School</strong><br>15 Dey Drive, Collingwood, ON</p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong>WH Day Elementary School</strong><br>410 Maplegrove Avenue, Bradford, ON</p><p style="text-align:left;">Event information is also available at <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/" target="_blank">www.scdsb.on.ca</a> </p> | | | |
| Social workers and privacy of information | http://anh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/3 | Social workers and privacy of information | <p></p><p style="text-align:left;">The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of all students. Consistent with that goal, the SCDSB provides consultation and counselling services on-site by both SCDSB employed registered social workers as well as approved community service agencies for students in both elementary and secondary schools.</p><p style="text-align:left;">These support services are governed under the guidelines of the Education Act, Child and Family Services Act (CFSA), Personal Health Information Act (PHIPA), SCDSB's APM A8550, Protocol for Collaborative Agreements with External Agencies or Individual Practitioners in the Areas of Regulated Health Professionals and Paraprofessionals and Regulated Social Service Professional and Paraprofessionals, as well as the Ontario Ministry of Education's PPM 149, Protocol for Partnerships and External Agencies for Provision of Services by Regulated Health Professionals.</p><p style="text-align:left;">Consistent with age-of-consent guidelines as laid out in the CFSA, a student 12 years-of-age and older can provide informed consent as to whether he/she wishes parent/guardian/caregiver be informed and involved in the process however, the student's wishes will prevail. As a best-practice, SCDSB social workers and community partners are expected to encourage students to involve their parent/guardian/caregiver in the process. For students 11 years-of-age and under, parent/guardian/caregiver informed consent is required prior to any service being provided to a student, regardless of provider.</p><p style="text-align:left;">Personal health information (subject to limitations as set out on the consent form), may only be shared with SCDSB staff who are working directly with the student (i.e. classroom teacher, principal, guidance counsellor, etc.) on a limited 'need to know' basis. The SCDSB collects and uses personal health information only as is reasonably necessary for the purpose of planning and delivery of educational programs and services.</p><p style="text-align:left;">Please contact the school principal if you would like additional information about the services available to support your child. A copy of the SCDSB's PHIPA Statement is available on request through the school as well as posted on the SCDSB's website, <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/" target="_blank">www.scdsb.on.ca</a>.</p> | | | |