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School’s Out!!
We can hardly believe the last day of school has arrived! The staff of Harris Mills wishes everyone (both students and the adults who take care of them) a safe and happy summer. We will see you September 5!
Last weekly update for the 2022-2023 school year!
Here is what is happening during our final week of the 2022-23 School Year:
Tuesday, June 27th: Grade 5 Tie Dye Day
Tuesday, June 27th: Grade 4 Focus on Nature
Tuesday, June 27th: Ice Cream Day!
Wednesday, June 28th: Grade 5 Celebration at 11 am
Thursday, June 29th: Last Day of …
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June 2023 policy updates in the Upper Grand DSB
At the June 13, 2023, UGDSB Board meeting, the following policy items were approved. All updates have been made on the board website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/board/policy).
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Information: Air quality due to forest fires
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Dufferin and Wellington. Smoke from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist throughout the week. We are monitoring the situation closely and are providing Environment Canada guidance to all schools.
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Freezie “Pay What You Want” Fundraiser
Friday June 16th is Freezie Day! It will be a “Pay What You Want” Freezie Fundraiser. Donations received will go towards updating the STEM bins in the Library.
Every student will be offered a Freezie at second break on Friday, June 16th, regardless of a donation.
**If you do not want your child to be given …
Update For the Week of June 5th
Welcome to Chad Guyitt, the new Principal of Harris Mills. Although he will be visiting the school during the month of June, he will be at Harris Mills in September. Mr. Guyitt will be an excellent leader for Harris Mills.
Please help by looking for library books at home. Friday June 9th is the last …
June Newsletter
Please read below for our final newsletter of the year. I would also like to welcome Mr. Chad Guyitt who will be the principal at Harris Mills next September. He is an educator with many years experience in the classroom and as an administrator. He will a welcome addition to the school!
Celebrating Pride: Message from the Chair and Director of the UGDSB
This week, the Upper Grand District School Board and our schools across the region are kicking off Pride Month. During the month of June and throughout the year, the UGDSB supports 2SLGBTQIA+ staff, students and their families by celebrating the joy of identity and centering 2SLGBTQIA+ histories, contributions and excellence. We are committed to this work and supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in all of our schools, offices and school communities.
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News For the Week of May 29
Our grade 3’s are participating in EQAO this week. They will be writing Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. If you have a child in grade three, we would appreciate it if they could be at school during these times. Thank you!
We have invited our new Junior Kindergarten students and their families – tomorrow, Tuesday May …