Dear families, Halloween is just around the corner and I know that our school communities are looking forward to celebrating this holiday in creative ways. To ensure that all members in our school communities are able to enjoy this holiday, I wanted to reach out with a gentle reminder to please be thoughtful in the selection of costume being worn to school. While our … [Read more...] about Superintendent Letter: Planning for a Safe and Inclusive Halloween
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October 2, 2020: Letter from Superintendent Sylvia Russell
Dear families, I am writing to provide you with some important updates and to thank you for your support in helping us begin this unique school year in as safe a manner as possible. We are seeing evidence across our schools that the Daily Health Assessment checklist is being followed, and are deeply grateful for your diligence in assessing your child(ren) before they … [Read more...] about October 2, 2020: Letter from Superintendent Sylvia Russell
Terry Fox Run – Friday, October 2
This year’s Terry Fox Run will be a 30 minute run (15-20 minutes for primaries) held on the gravel field for all students. We will be staggering the run as follows: Group A – Div. 10, 11, 12, 19, 20, 21, and 22 (9:00-9:30am) Group A – Div. 1, 2, 3, and 4 (9:30-10:00am) Group B – Div. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 (11:00-11:30am) Group B – Div. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 (11:30-12 … [Read more...] about Terry Fox Run – Friday, October 2
September 17, 2020: Hold and Secure LIFTED
UPDATE 3:18 pm: The Hold and Secure at Harry Hooge Elementary has now been lifted. Thank you for your patience. Dear parents/guardians, This is to advise you that the Ridge Meadows RCMP have placed Harry Hooge Elementary in a Hold and Secure due to a police situation in the area. All students and staff are safe. A hold and secure is used when there is a security … [Read more...] about September 17, 2020: Hold and Secure LIFTED
September 4, 2020: Superintendent letter to elementary school families
Dear families, As we head into orientation week, I wanted to reach out to provide an update on our return to school planning. As you know, our district posted an online survey on Friday, August 28, to determine how many students would be returning for in-classroom instruction in September. This survey closed on Tuesday, September 1, and the results have been shared with … [Read more...] about September 4, 2020: Superintendent letter to elementary school families