Brant Avenue Public School

Brant Avenue Public School

January Newsletter

 January 2026 - Brant Avenue PS Family Information

Brant Avenue PS

January 5, 2026

END-OF-DAY PICK UP CHANGES

The front of the school, main hallway, and office is a busy place at the end of the day. We’re making some minor changes to our processes to keep students safe during pick up time.

We cannot accommodate early pick-ups after 3:00 pm.

If you need to pick your child up early for an appointment, please arrive prior to 3:00 pm. Otherwise, your child will meet you out back during regular dismissal time at 3:15.

If your child will not be riding the bus home, please call the office before 3:00 pm to make sure they are marked off the bus list. Do not come in the front door to pick them up; head around the back of the school (or the Kindergarten Gate) and your child will meet you there. 

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens January 6, 2026. The French Immersion on-time application window for registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open from January 6 to January 30 at 4:00 p.m.

Is my child eligible to go to school?

2026-2027 School Year:

  • Children who were born in 2022 may attend Junior Kindergarten (JK).

  • Children who were born in 2021 may attend Senior Kindergarten (SK).

  • If your child attended JK in the Upper Grand District School Board you do not have to re-register for SK.

How do I register my child?

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens January 6, 2026. The French Immersion on-time application window for registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open from January 6 to January 30 at 4:00 p.m.

Out of Area/Out of District requests (OoA/OoD)

  • If you are considering an Out of Area/Out of District request, please refer to Board Policy 521 Admission and Registration. Transportation will not be provided for approved OoA/OoD requests.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event of bus cancellations, Brant Avenue PS remains open for all students who can get there safely. Most of our students come to school when buses are cancelled and lessons and classwork continue as usual in the building! 

Will there be an outdoor recess? The decision to keep students in during recess or to shorten their time outdoors is made by the principal or designate of each school when the conditions warrant such action. Physical activity and socialization refresh students and help them to be more successful in the learning activities that follow a recess break, so principals will allow outdoor recess whenever possible.

DATES TO NOTE

  • Tuesday, January 6th - School Bus Safety Presentations

  • Wednesday, January 21st, 6:30 pm - School Council Meeting - all welcome!

  • Tuesday, January 27th - Family Literacy Day - ideas at FamilyLiteracyDay.ca

  • January 26th-29th - Spirit Week

Monday, January 26th - Brant Bear Day! Wear your Brant gear or something that’s blue to show your Brant Bear Spirit! 

Tuesday, January 27th - Read with the Principal! Each class will have a visit from Ms. Jones as a Guest Reader through the day

Wednesday, January 28th - Wild Weather Day! Dress for the weather you love the most. Will you pop on some summer sunglasses, hit the slopes in a toque and mittens, or another idea? 

Thursday, January 29th - Comfy Cozy! Wear what makes you feel comfy and cozy: a special sweater, some toasty pjs, or a soft scarf!

Friday, January 30th - P.A. Day, no school for students

Go Brant Bears!

Have any questions, comments, or concerns? Please reach out to your child’s teacher.