Thank you to all students, families, and staff for an amazing year! It is wonderful to look back and think about the new things learned, memories made, and connections built. Supply staff to our building often comment on the welcoming atmosphere. We are a great school and I look forward to the 2025-26 year.

Enjoy your summer,

Kelley Jones

DATES TO NOTE

Tuesday, September 2nd - PA Day, no school for students
Wednesday, September 3rd - first day of school for students
Wednesday, September 10th - School Council meeting, 6:30 pm
Thursday, September 18th - TENTATIVE Open House & Meet the Teacher Night

For more information, visit: www.ugdsb.ca/page/school-year-calendars

SCHOOL DAY TIMES FOR 2025-2026

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL INFORMATION

Students in Grade 1 to 6, please meet on the tarmac at the back of the school at 8:45 am. Brant Ave Staff will be wearing bright vests and name tags so they are easy to find. Grade-by-grade lists will be posted with student’s first names (and last initial if needed) alongside their class assignment so that it is easier to find your teacher and your line-up space. Please do not take pictures of the lists, for confidentiality reasons.

JOIN THE SCHOOL COUNCIL - EVERYONE WELCOME!

We are a group of parents and caregivers who work with the admin and school staff to support our staff, to advocate for our students, and to enhance our children’s school experience. All are welcome! Join us virtually or in the school library on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30 pm.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

All students, Kindergarten through Grade 6, should have the following labelled items:

backpack for personal belongings
lunch pail and reusable food containers
reusable water bottle
indoor shoes suitable for gym class
outdoor footwear (shoes, rainboots, snow boots) depending on the season

You can connect with Nicki at the Friendship Place to fill out an application for the Hope House Backpack Program; email: brant.ave.ng@gmail.com cell: (519) 993-6191

As well, you will soon see back-to-school ads and receive flyers filled with school supplies. The following information may be helpful for you to make decisions when that time comes. We provide all students with supplies such as pencils, erasers, paper and notebooks. It is not necessary for parents to purchase these. Other supplies such as scissors, glue sticks, rulers, markers and crayons are in all classrooms to be shared among students.

Some children prefer to have their own supplies to keep in their desks. If you choose to purchase items for your child, we recommend the following:

Kindergarten: all supplies are shared; donations welcome

Primary: pencil case, pencils, erasers, glue stick, scissors, washable markers, crayons, inexpensive wired headphones or earbuds

Junior: pencil case, pencils, erasers, glue stick, scissors, pencil crayons,

washable markers, highlighters, blue/black/red pens, 3-hole punched lined paper, calculator, ruler, protractor, inexpensive wired headphones/earbuds

BEST WISHES

First, we are saying a fond farewell to our Grade 6 students as they leave Brant Ave PS and head to Waverley Drive PS for Grade 7 in the fall. We are very proud of you!

Congratulations on an amazing career go to Mr. Graham who is retiring this June. We are saying good-bye to Mrs. deBoer, Ms. Norris, Ms. Byermann and Mrs. Moyer, who are moving to other school communities in September, and Ms. Farquharson, who is heading back to school. Also a fond farewell to our long-term occasional staff Ms. Coulter, Mr. Dietrich, Ms. Moddison, Ms. Mair, Ms. Stephen, Ms. Barr, Ms. Free, Ms. Bell, and Ms. Jakupovski who are finishing their time at Brant Avenue at the end of June.

Brant Avenue Public School

Brant Avenue P.S. Year-End Update