News & Announcements
Family 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.Play Structures and Climbers are now Closed!
With the wet and cold weather approaching, this is just a note to let everyone know that our Climber/ Play Structures are closed until the Spring. A notice will be sent out when everything is open again!
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? »
Reminder for parents/guardians: Accidents happen – be prepared with Student Accident Insurance
Parents/guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on 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 Board is empowered under The Education Act toFirst Day of School –Tuesday September 4th, 2018
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 the appropriate signs (ie. Grade 3 area) . Once the bell has gone, teachers willRead more about First Day of School –Tuesday September 4th, 2018 »
Feedback welcome on draft board policies
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public input on draft policies. Currently under review is: Policy 503 – Safe Schools (Student Discipline, Bullying Prevention and Intervention, Suspension and Expulsion) This policy is important to students, staff, parents and guardians, school councils and the school community because everyone plays a roleLast Day Newsletter 2018
KHPS Last Day Newsletter 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 lots of memories.Message from YMCA-YWCA of Guelph: Before/After School Program changes for September, 2018
As the largest provider of Child Care in Guelph and Wellington County, the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph has been providing children with a safe, stable and nurturing environment for many years. We currently provide a Before and/or After School Program (BASP) at 14 UGDSB schools in Guelph
Primary Talent Show (Grades 1-3)
Tuesday, June 19th from approximately 9:15-10:15Gold!
We received an exciting email recently stating that we have maintained our Gold Eco School Status! It takes the continuous effort of students, staff, and parents to accomplish this exciting and impressive goal. Thanks to everyone who helped with our many many recycling, composting, gardening, energy, and waterAward Winning Night!
On June 14th, Grade 6 Water Rocker students Sara Judson and Jessie Witherspoon travelled with Mrs. Dykstra to downtown Toronto to attend a very exciting event. The students were asked to speak at a fundraising gala for Learning for a Sustainable Future and 3M. They were the onlyNew Trees!!!
Earlier in the year, our Eco Leader students organized a school bake sale, and when those proceeds were paired with some Parent Council funds and other grant money, we had enough to buy 2 new Red Maple trees for our school yard. You can see the new treesVideo Surveillance Camera Project Expansion
In its efforts to continually review and monitor the safety of our schools, the Upper Grand District School Board is expanding its Video Surveillance Project. Once the project is complete, all UGDSB schools will be equipped with video cameras.
Over the course of next year, all remaining
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Staff Presentation of the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report
The Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) will be presented at the Business Operations Committee meeting on June 12, 2018.
The meeting starts at 7 pm in the boardroom at the Guelph Board Office, 500 Victoria Road N, Guelph.
The finalRead more about Staff Presentation of the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report »
