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Makerspace
MAKERSPACE DONATIONS! Please see the attached donation request letter from Mrs. Morgan. Donation Request Letter Spring Cleaning If you have any questions or would like to arrange a donation, please contact Mrs. Morgan. Thank you for your continued support of our Library Learning Commons programs. Sheila Morgan sheila.morgan@ugdsb.on.ca Teacher Librarian Library Learning Commons Website: http://bit.ly/KHPSLLCMarch 2019
February was a busy month at Kortright Hills. We had a variety of safety presentations, sports tournaments, as well as Pink Shirt Day for anti-bullying. We participated in sweater day by turning the heat down at school by 2 degrees to demonstrate how we canGreat things happening at Kortright Hills PS. March 2019
Great Things Happening At Kortright Hills PS. March 2019UGDSB Home Tip Sheet: Strategies to Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide
Math Bulletin Number Talks For ParentsBullying Awareness and Prevention by Wearing Pink
National Pink Day is this Wednesday, February 27th. International Day of Pink is Thursday, April 11th. Please support Bullying Awareness and Prevention by Wearing Pink.Live Free Week Events
Feb 25 – Mar 1 is LIVE FREE WEEK. This week is very important to raise funds for our snack program. The following are the items that we will be selling to students: Monday: Cookie Day! Cookies will be available for sale at second break for $1.00. They are Sweets fromMenchies Fundraiser
A flyer will go home today with your child promoting our fundraiser with Menchie's. On Tuesday February 26 from 5:00 to 9:00 if you bring your flyer to Menchie's on Stone Rd they will donate 15% of your purchases to our school for the Snack Program. Feb 25-Mar 1 isBefore and/or After School Program Survey – to be completed by February 15th
Please complete the survey below that asks for information about your before and/or after school child care needs (JK-Gr 6) for September, 2019. This information is helpful and used in consideration when determining possible new programs. The survey link will be open until Friday, February 15th. Thank you for input and time. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjjo0Oya9ABohzGMiA6sHAoWkDJOYfDfZy6uBKE4LXYGUTCQ/viewform?usp=sf_linkFebruary News
Gong Xi Fa Cai/Gong Hey Fat Choy / 恭禧發財
With such drastic weather patterns, we continue to remind students to wear appropriate clothing when coming and going from school, and during recesses. As a suggestion, please send an extra pair of socks toLolligrams are Coming!!!
LOLLIGRAMS ARE COMING!!! As part of our “LIVE FREE!” fundraising in the next month to support our schools snack program, we will be selling Lolligrams to our students. For 50 cents each, students will be able to purchase a lollipop and an attached note for either themselvesFamily Movie Night
Children must come supervised by their guardian/parent. This event is only open to KHPS families. Featuring “The LEGO Movie” Admission free Date: Thursday, January 31st Doors Open at 5:50 /Movie Starts at 6:00 PM Location: KHPS Gym Snacks will be for sale. Grade 8 students will be selling snacks; profits will go to their grade 8January News
From the Office
Welcome Back !!
We hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable Winter Break. We are looking forward to working with you in 2019 as we continue making Kortright Hills Public School a wonderful learning environment for all.
Happy Holidays 2019
Happy Holidays! However you celebrate at this time of year, we want to wish you and your family a happy, healthy and safe holiday. We look forward to seeing and hearing about your break in 2019! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanza and Happy New Year. TheHoliday Assemblies Schedule
The times below are approximate. Thursday, December 20 Class/Teacher Performance Approx. Duration KA/KD 2 Song 9:15-9:25 10 min Collins-Bechtel Grade 1 All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth 9:25-9:35 10 min. 6A Snell Poem 9:35-9:45 10 min 8C Stanchek 3 Song And play 9:45-9:55 10 min All Sing-A-Long 10:00-10:15 Recess Farrow Performance 11:25-11:30 5 min Dykstra Songpantomime holiday favourites extravaganza 11:30-11:35 5 Min 8A Brindle Presentation 11:35-11:55 20 min Leader Song 11:55-12:00 5 min Band 12:00-12:20 All Sing-A-Long 12:20-12:30 Friday, December 21, 2018 Class/Teacher Performance Approx. DurationNational Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
FYI- Our flag will be flown at half-mast on Thursday, December 6, 2018, to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.December News
Message from the Office
November has been a month full of wonderful things. As we visit classrooms we see great things happening , for example guided reading groups, math problem-solving, writing, and music just to mention a few. Here are some events from November: RemembranceFamily Fun Day
Family Fun Day will be on Saturday December 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. More info will follow shortly.Poinsettia Fundraiser
School Council is once again selling Poinsettias for the Holiday Season to help raise funds for various programs and supplies at our school. Selling will take place from November 8 to November 22. Poinsettias will be delivered on Saturday, December 1 (Family Fun Day). You can pick them up fromNovember News
October has been a busy and productive month! Great activities are happening in the classrooms and around the school.
Cold weather has returned and with that the need to dress warmly. Parents are reminded to send students to school with warm clothing including; hats, mittsOctober News
Message from the Office
The 2018-2019 school year is well underway with many exciting things happening at Kortright Hills Public School. We welcome all of our new families to the school and hope that you feel
Learning about residential schools on Orange Shirt Day
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, a day for people to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and to keep discussing openly all aspects of residential schools. Orange Shirt Day originated in the spring of 2013 as a response to Phyllis’ story about when she had her shiny new orangeRead more about Learning about residential schools on Orange Shirt Day »
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 Available to Order on School Cash Online
Milk orders will start on October 1, 2018. Parents can order online now at www.ugdsb.schoolcashonline.comDays of Significance September 2018
We’d love to celebrate customs and traditions from all around the world!
If you have a suggestion or idea, please contact your child’s teacher, Mr. Hussain or Mrs Woytko. If you are willing to come inLunch Box Orders
We are happy to share that Lunchbox Orders will be offered at Kortright Hills Public School again this year. Not familiar with Lunchbox Orders? Lunchbox Orders is a convenient, online ordering platform featuring local restaurants. An ordering calendar has been coordinated for the Kortright Hills community at www.lunchboxorders.com. Please see that attachedSeptember News – 2018
Message from the Office
Another school year has started. The staff here at Kortright Hills Public School hopes that everyone had a pleasant and relaxing summer. We are looking forward to a rewarding year of learning and hope that you are asHealth and Physical Education Letter for Parents
Dear parents and guardians, We are writing to you to address some of the questions and concerns we have received regarding changes to the Health and Physical Education Curriculum. As you may know, the Government of Ontario has directed all school boards across the province to use the re-issued 2010 HealthRead more about Health and Physical Education Letter for Parents »
JK/K Picnic
You are invited to a picnic on Thursday, August 30th from 12:00-1:00 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 beDo you know someone interested in being an adult crossing guard?
The City of Guelph is currently looking for regular and spare adult crossing guards for the 2018/19 school year. School crossing guards are employed by the municipality and are a vital part of our school communities.
Crossing guards are required before and afterRead more about Do you know someone interested in being an adult crossing guard? »
