News & Announcements
Kortright Hills PS will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during Nov 17th to Nov 23rd
Kortright Hills PS will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during Nov 17th to Nov 23rd. Please note that we will all wear pink on Tuesday Nov 19th. Here is a list of some of the activities: Monday Tuesday Wednesday ...Important information regarding WHY Survey – a joint survey between UGDSB and WDG Public Health
This year Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health are collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area.
November / December Fundraisers and Events
Brought to you by Kortright Hills School Council November + December 2019 Flyer (003)Parent / Teacher Interviews
K to 8 interviews are booked ONLINE unless your child’s teacher has communicated something differently. Please follow the directions below to book an interview online with one, two or all of your child’s teachers. Interviews are a wonderful opportunity for parents, teachers and students to work collaboratively to ...Parents/ Guardians please complete the “Why Survey”
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has partnered with Upper Grand District School Board to conduct a survey for parents.
All information collected will be strictly confidential and the students will not be identified individually.
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“Why Survey” for Grade 4 – 12 students
November 4, 2019 Dear Parent or Guardian, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has partnered with Upper Grand District School Board to conduct a survey in your child’s school. All students in Grades 4 through 12 will be asked to complete this survey. Completion of the survey is not ...November News 2019
October has been a busy and productive month! Great activities are happening in the classrooms and around the school.
Cold weather has ...Information from Public Health – Free Dental Care
Free dental care for children and youth (17 and younger) Oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health and wellbeing. If you cannot afford dental care for your child, Public Health has programs that can help. Public Health offers free preventive dental care at locations across Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph ...Read more about Information from Public Health – Free Dental Care »
Info on Flu Shot
Information from Public Health: Get your Flu Shot! As a parent, you are at risk of exposure to communicable diseases because of your close contact with children. Children under two years of age are the most susceptible for hospitalization related to flu and flu related complications, while 5-9-year-olds are the ...School Wide Salad Day
Thanks to all our wonderful contributions to our school food program. We will be having a school wide Salad Day on Monday November 4th. Please send in a plate or bowl and a fork with your child if you would like them to have a salad. This is free to ...Feedback on Policy 213- Code of Conduct
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public input on draft policies. Currently under review is: 213 – Code of Conduct This policy is important to students, staff, school councils, parents, and community members because everyone plays a role in maintaining a healthy and safe learning and working environment in ...Equity and Inclusion for November and December 2019
Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world! If you have a suggestion or idea, please contact your child’s teacher, Mr. Hussain or Mrs Irwin. If you are willing to come in and share ideas with us, we would love ...Read more about Equity and Inclusion for November and December 2019 »
Lunchbox Orders are ready for ordering!!
If you would like to purchase lunches for your child through lunchbox orders the website is www.lunchboxorders.com This year they are offering Boston Pizza on Mondays which will have a gluten free option. Quesada on Tuesdays and Swiss Chalet on Fridays. Attached is the Flyer with information on how to order.Lunch ...Hallowe’en Dance-a-thon 2019
School Council will be hosting our 4th annual Hallowe'en Dance-a-thon on Thursday, October 31st for our staff & students! Pledge envelopes will be coming home this week! Funds raised will be donated to the Library Learning Commons to support programs such as Forest of Reading, Makerspace, Media Studio, Robotics, etc., as well ...Job action and labour updates: Information for parents/guardians
Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit www.ugdsb.ca/labour for on-going updates from the school board regarding provincial job action.
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Labour Updates
Message to parents/guardians: The Upper Grand DSB has set up a website to provide updates regarding provincial labour issues and the impact on UGDSB schools and board sites. Please visit www.ugdsb.ca/labour for on-going updates.Lunchbox Orders Update
Lunchbox orders will be available on their website for our students starting October 8th with a delivery start date of Oct 16. This year we are doing Boston pizza (which has gluten free pasta option!!!), Swiss Chalet and Quesada. I will post information on this website once I have the ...October News 2019
Message from the Office
The 2019-2020 school year is well underway with many exciting things happening at ...Open House
Open House will be held this Thursday , September 26th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm Food trucks from 5:30 - 6:30 pm out back of the school ! We are looking forward to seeing everyone!Equity and Inclusion October 2019
Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world! If you have a suggestion or idea, please contact your child’s teacher, Mr. Hussain or Mrs Irwin. If you are willing to come in and share ideas with us, we would love ...Great things here at KHPS for September 2019
Sept 2019 Clubs, Extra Curriculars, Events Time Staff Person(s) Safety Patrols Before and after school L. McLeod Library Helpers (Grade 6-8) 1st recess S. Morgan Office Helpers Breaks D. Broderick ECO Leaders (5-8) C.Dykstra ...Read more about Great things here at KHPS for September 2019 »
Continuing Education – Upper Grand DSB – Fall 2019 Children and Youth Programs
Fall 2019 Pdf Attached is an Overview of Children Programs offered at 1428 Gordon Street. Badminton, art, dance, cooking and babysitting classes ranging from ages 4-14. For more details on programs or to register visit: www.learningforyou.ca or call 519-836-7280.School Organization 2019
As indicated in the September newsletter, on our website, and as posted on the school doors, our school organization was tentative until student enrollment numbers were reviewed by the Upper Grand District School Board staffing committee. The District Staffing Committee has now informed us that ...Register for School Cash Online
Attached is a flyer with instructions on how to register for school cash online for payments for milk, spirit wear, school trips etc. School Cash Online FlyerMilk now available to order
Students can begin getting milk on September 30, 2019. Parents can order online now at www.ugdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Home/SignInSeptember Newsletter 2019
Message from the Office
Another school year has started. The staff here at Kortright Hills Public School hopes that everyone had ...Days of Significance September
Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world! If you have a suggestion or idea, please contact your child’s teacher, Mr. Hussain or Mrs Irwin . If you are willing to come in and share ideas with us, we would ...First Day of School –Tuesday September 3rd, 2019
We hope that everyone is enjoying their final days of summer. Please find below a reference for the first day of school:
Staff will meet students outside (back of the school) by ...Read more about First Day of School –Tuesday September 3rd, 2019 »
Student Accident Insurance
Parents/guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on and off school premises during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial Health Care or employer group insurance plans.
The Upper Grand District School ...
JK/K Picnic 2019-2020
You are invited to a picnic on
Thursday, August 29th from 12:00-1:00pm in the park behind Kortright Hills P.S.
P.S. Sorry, there is no rain date. If the weather is
unsuitable for being outside, the picnic will be cancelled.
We hope ...Kortright Hills Public School – 2019-2020
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students:
As we begin the 2019-2020 school year, we do so with excitement and anticipation. We look forward to the challenges ahead and the chance ...What you need to know to register your child for school
The 2019-2020 school year begins on September 3, which means it is almost time to register your child if you are new to the Upper Grand District School Board.
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End of June Newsletter
Last Day Newsletter 2019
What an amazing month of June we have had at KHPS. We are so very proud of all our students and would like to wish each and every one of you an amazing summer. Be safe, have fun, and make ...June Newsletter
Ice Cream Social is coming on Thursday, June 6th! It is always a great way to end the school year, meet up with friends and have some fun! Thank you to the planning committee for all the work for this event.
Our grade 8 ...STWDSTS/Transportation Newsletter
This is the Sept. 2019 Newsletter, which contains info on:- The First-Time Rider Program
- STWDSTS subscriptions
- Where to find busing details
- FAQs
