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Glass Water Bottles
Thank you for continuing to supply your children with water bottles each day so that they can access the water fountains.
We have had a number of incidents where glass water bottles have been accidentally broken by students. We would ask that you please refrain from packing glass water bottles as they can be dangerous …
Recipes in a Jar Fundraiser-Message from School Council
Hello Harris Mill Families,
We are able to run a fundraising campaign and have decided to go with Recipes in a Jar. We have just
started and need your support! Please see the details below and additional information.
https://harrismill2021.recipesinajar.ca/
Fundraising Parent Letter V2
Please join us in welcoming Michelle Scoular!
Please join us in welcoming Michelle Scoular to Harris Mill and congratulating Katelyn Roesner on her position as teacher-librarian. Katelyn’s move to teacher-librarian opened a 0.4 position which was filled by Michelle Scoular.
Michelle will begin on November 8th, 2021, and looks forward to transitioning to the school.
Occupational Therapist – from KidsAbility
Dear Parents/Guardians,
During this school year, an occupational therapist (OT) from KidsAbility Children Treatment Center will be working with students and teachers in our school.
OTs are health professionals who focus on function and participation. They work with the school team to support students by promoting functional skills such as printing, cutting …
Report Card Information for Fall Progress Reports
Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, parents and guardians can download their child’s Progress Report from our school’s website. We will provide access to the Parent Portal on Friday, Nov.5, to allow parents to ensure they have a working account. Progress Reports will only be available starting November 16. If you previously accessed …
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Playground Equipment Closed
As of November 1st each year the playground equipment at UGDSB schools is closed for the season. When climbers are wet there is a much greater chance of students slipping and getting hurt. Please don’t let your child play on the equipment before or after school. I’d like to thank-you in advance for your assistance …
Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education
UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.
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Halloween
Although there are some parameters that need to be followed due to COVID and Public Health guidelines, on October 28th students may wear their costumes to school. We will ask that parents carefully consider the costumes their children wear to school as they will need to wear them all day. If students choose to …
Retirement for Mrs. Poster
As you may be aware, Mrs. Poster’s last day at Harris Mill will be tomorrow. Please join us in wishing her a happy retirement. Mrs. Poster is planning on spending time at her cottage with her family and her dog Talia. She will …
Welcome Madeleine Smyth and Jessie Gaumond
Please join us in welcoming Madeleine Smyth who has been hired for the additional contract grade 1/2 position. Madeleine is currently on maternity leave and in the meantime, Jessie Gaumond has returned as a long-term occasional to fill this position. We look forward to working with Jessie again this year. Madeleine looks forward to …
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