HHSS Community Bulletin

Principal: Aldrin FernandoVice Principals: Elissa D’Souza (A-G) Deborah Austring (H-N) Vincent Chow (O-Z)

December 13, 2019

Huron Highlights

C'est Jazz and the Guitar Ensemble performed at the Seniors Meeting Place. The residents enjoyed a visit from the students after their performances.

Students and staff from the Senior Intensive Support class practiced important transit and community safety skills on a recent trip to downtown Toronto. They travelled by GO train to the Eaton Center and the surrounding area where they enjoyed lunch and the holiday decorations.

Congratulations to the Huron Swim team who competed at theYRAA Swim Finals yesterday. Sadie, Kayleigh, Chloe, Savannah, Cadence, Caitlyn, Ana, Mack, Maddox, Farzad, Rogan, Emiliano, Liam S, Liam E, Tyler, Mitchell, Juan, Damon, Matt, and Curtis all of whom swam in the Finals. Particular congratulations to Liam S and Maddox H who qualified for OFSSA. Thanks for a great season, Huron SwimTeam!!

HHSS Community Bulletin

Principal: Aldrin FernandoVice Principals: Elissa D’Souza (A-G) Deborah Austring (H-N) Vincent Chow (O-Z)

December 13, 2019

Huron Highlights

Ms. Sermet-Deboer (English) and Ms. McClure (library) created a moving display in honour of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This display featured a dinner table with place settings representing the 14 women murdered on December 6, 1989 at L’Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal. Students and staff also had the opportunity to learn statistics on gender-based violence and inequity.

Thank you to Student Council who treated staff and

students to free cookies on Cookie Day. Yum!

Big Festive Dinner

Big Festive Dinner

Thank-You to the Staff, Student & Families who helped prepare and serve meals to our neighbours in our

Community.

HHSS Community Bulletin

Principal: Aldrin FernandoVice Principals: Elissa D’Souza (A-G) Deborah Austring (H-N) Vincent Chow (O-Z)

December 13, 2019

Huron Highlights

The Gift Card Fundraiser is running through the entire year. With Holidays just around the corner, now is a great time to take advantage of the many offerings they have and they are directly mailed to you. Please consider helping to support technology and transportation costs for the school with this fundraiser. Parent Council Chair, Martina Maggiacomo, has decided to step down. Please join with us in wishing her all the best in her future endeavours. We will miss her.

Thank you to families who purchased items from the Poinsettia Fundraiser. We were able to contribute $458 towards ongoing school initiatives.

We would like to extend Best Wishes to all our Huron families for a wonderful Holiday season and enjoy your time off with family and friends. Thank you for your continued support for our students!

Bus or School Cancellations

With winter weather already here, we want to share some important reminders for families.

When an inclement weather or extreme cold or day is declared, school transportation (including buses and taxis) are cancelled in the morning and afternoon. Schools will remain open. If you drive your child to school, or your child takes alternate transportation, you must make arrangements for your child to get home at the end of the day. Please call the school if your child will not be attending school on those days. Students will not be penalized for missing school on these days.

There may be rare instances when emergency winter events occur and we need to close all schools and Board locations. Please take the time to make plans in the event of an emergency school closure.

Information about transportation cancellations and Board closures will be shared through local media, Board and school website and on twitter @YRDSB.

Our process for extreme cold, inclement weather and emergency weather days are outlined in the Board’s Severe Weather policy, which has been recently updated and is available for public comment. Seeking feedback from staff and community members, including parents/guardians, is an important part of the review process. All policies available for comment are sent to school council chairs and are posted on the Board website, along with information about how to provide feedback.

HHSS Community Bulletin

Principal: Aldrin FernandoVice Principals: Elissa D’Souza (A-G) Deborah Austring (H-N) Vincent Chow (O-Z)

December 13, 2019

Huron Highlights

YearbookIf you haven't purchased a yearbook yet, then now is the time before prices go up! Yearbooks can be purchased at schoolcashonline.ca for $40

Students interested in a career in policing can participate in the Youth Engagement Program during March Break. This opportunity is organized by York Regional Police. Please contact Mr. Gorman in Guidance for further details.

DatesDec. 16 - Sr. Boys VolleyballDec. 16 - CurlingDec. 17 - Varsity Boys HockeyDec. 17 - Jr. & Sr. Boys BasketballDec. 17 - Ski & Snowboard TeamDec. 17 - Ontario Science CentreDec. 17 - SHSM Forklift TrainingDec. 18 - Ugly Sweater/Holiday Sweater Dec. 18 - Varsity Boys HockeyDec. 18 - Jr. & Sr. Boys BasketballDec. 18 - Markham TheatreDec. 19 - Scanlon CreekDec. 19 - Queen & Spadina TripDec. 19 - Alumni Basketball Game 5pmDec. 20 – Arts Huron BreakfastDec. 20 - Holiday Assembly/ Pajama DayDec. 20 - Houses Event - Modified ScheduleDec. 23 - Jan. 5 - Winter BreakJan. 6 - CurlingJan. 8 - 9 - Cause for ApplauseJan. 8 - Ski & Snowboard TeamJan. 9 - Jr.& Sr. Boys BasketballJan. 9 - Rock Climbing

Math help is available every day!

12:30-1:00 Monday Wednesday Friday

1:00-1:30 Tuesday Thursday

HHSS Community Bulletin

General InformationStudents may still see counselors for semester 2 changes.Community Service Hours process – Students must pick up a form in Guidance and have their activity pre-approved BEFORE they go to the activity – see the reverse of the form or the link below to see which activities are now eligible or ineligible.www.yrdsb.ca Under Students – Create My Plan – Community Involvement University and/or College ApplicantsUniversity Applicants - January 15, 2020 - Deadline for on-line application (for equal consideration)PIN Numbers are available in Guidance - must have this number to apply.Highly encourage students to complete their application prior to the Winter Break - website traffic becomes very heavy closer to the deadline and it is more difficult to get questions answered through the application servicesUse www.electronicinfo.ca for research. Apply using the 101 application (current students) at www.ouac.on.ca (online tutorials available for each step of application).Make sure you record your password - need to look back on your application for offers of admission and to accept offers.

College Applicants - February 1, 2020 - Deadline for on-line application (for equla consideration)Log onto www.ontariocolleges.ca to research/apply. No PIN number required.On-line tutorial available which will walk you through the application process.Mid-semester marks have been uploaded to your OCAS applications. It is important to check your application on a regular basis to ensure and marks and classes are appearing correctly.Record your password - you will need to log back on to review/accept offers of admission.

Already applied to University or College - a) Make sure you are reading the emails you receive for next steps i.e. Personal

Profile/Booking Auditions/Additional Paperwork Requiredb) Next steps - book tours of the campuses you are considering - many post-secondary

institutions host Open Houses around March Break and they all offer campus tours on a regular basis. So important to visit the campus to ensure it is a good fit for students academically, along with the location/residence/meal plan etc.

ScholarshipsScholarship ReportStudentawards.comScholartree.caScholarshipscanada.comSHSM ScholarshipsSeeking ScholarshipsHoliday Scholarships

Accelerated OYAPAccelerated OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) is an opportunity for students in Grade 12 who are enrolled in a full day Cooperative Education program in semester 2 to apply for a seat in a Level 1 - Basic training program partnered with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Please contact Co-operative Education Department for additional information.

December 13, 2019

Important Dates

Jan 15 - Deadline for equal consideration - University Applications

Feb 1 - Deadline for equal consideration - College Applications

May 5 - Community Involvement hours deadline for potential grads

June 24 – Huron Heights S.S. Graduation Ceremony

Featured College_____________________________Click on the link below to learn about:

Georgian CollegeSeneca CollegeCreate a future that's right for you.

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Information:Would you like your child to have access to trips and opportunities for industry standard certificates--FOR FREE? The SHSM program allows students to earn a Specialized Ontario Secondary School Diploma and gain many valuable certifications and experiences in the process. Huron offers the SHSM diploma in the following SIX sectors: Arts and Culture (can be earned in conjunction with or separately from Arts Huron Certificate), Construction, Health and Wellness, Hospitality and Tourism, Manufacturing and Transportation. Apply through Huron Height SHSM Link .Check out Huron’s SHSM Calendar HERE. Upcoming events include Forklift Safety Training Dec 17.

No Trainings in January so that students may focus on their Summative Assignments.Check it weekly as we post new events regularly!

All students were given Scholarship information for post secondary institutions that have an SHSM specific financial award.

Questions? See Ms Phylactou in Guidance. x 196

Guidance Information