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Team Building Day Sept. 15th Together, fostering a positive, safe, inclusive school climate.

21 Days of Gratitude at HPS Research shows that when we practise daily gratitude, we are happier and more successful.

Terry Fox Run/Walk Sept. 22nd “The answer is to try and help others”.

KEEPING US SAFE Kiss and Ride etiquette to help keep all of us

safe.

1STAY CONNECTED Follow us on Twitter

and Instagram.

2SAVE THE DATE

Important dates this month… including our Community Breakfast!

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Hillside Public School We inspire happiness and success in an engaged and connected learning community.

The 2017-2018 school year is going to be another exciting year at Hillside Public School. We look forward to working together with parents, students and the community as we inspire happiness and success in each student.

Happy New Year! Welcome back to our returning families. To our new

families, welcome to Hillside Public School!

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Keeping our Students Safe in the Kiss and Ride Many elementary schools offer a Kiss and Ride program, where parents/guardians can drop off and pick up their children at a designated area on school property. The program was established to provide a convenient and safe option for our students and parents driving to school. To ensure the safety of staff and students, we ask all parents/guardians be mindful of the following guidelines:

• There is no parking and no waiting in the Kiss and Ride lane. Pay attention to the traffic in front of you and pull forward as cars move forward. If you choose to park in the parking lot, please escort your child to or from the nearest foot patroller and use the main crosswalk.

• Vehicles entering the Kiss and Ride lane must stay in the designated lane, unless otherwise directed by a staff member or volunteer.

• The Kiss N’ Ride program is only available to students who are able to disembark independently.

• Have your child ready to exit the car when you reach the curb. Students may only exit from the passenger (right) side of the vehicle.

• After picking up or dropping off your child, leave promptly so that others can get in behind you.

• If your child is not waiting for you at the main crosswalk at the end of the day, please circle the parking lot if permitted and rejoin the line or park in a designated parking space to wait.

• Always respect traffic flow and abide all traffic laws and signs.

What’s New with our Kiss and Ride for this School Year

This year, we will have student volunteers who will support us in the Kiss and Ride by walking our kindergarten students from the Kiss and Ride to the Kindergarten area. Our “Kindergarten Walkers” have been chosen for their leadership, responsibility and demonstrated care for our younger students. They will ensure the kindergarten students are met with a teacher once in the kindergarten area. For those families wishing to walk their own children from the car to the K area, we ask that you not use our Kiss and Ride as it is strictly for those students who can disembark independently.

The drop off zone located at the front of the school is for school buses only. From 8:25am - 8:40am and from 3:00pm-3:15pm, this area is a “no car zone”.

Check out our Kiss and Ride Video for more helpful information:

http://bit.ly/HPSKissandRide

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Stay Connected with us! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @hillsideTwolves and on Instagram @thehillps for all of the latest information about what’s happening at our school.

See what’s happening in classrooms, learn about upcoming events and be sure to follow #hillsideinspires to see all the ways in which our staff inspire happiness and success in each student.

Visit our website regularly for Hillside and Peel DSB updates and for our school’s current month’s newsletter and an archive of past newsletters.

http://schools.peelschools.org/1303

A Parent’s Guide to High School Get ready for what could be the most exciting and important years your teen spends in school. For the first time, teens will have to make choices about what they will study and what career pathway to choose.   Whatever path your teen chooses, we want to make sure your entire family is ready to meet the challenges and embrace the many opportunities that await your teen upon graduation. Our Parent’s Guide to High School will provide you with a snapshot of what you need to know to help your teen be successful. To view the online booklet, visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild/parentguide.

For more ways on helping your teen make a smooth transition, visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild.

Staggered Entry Beginning at 8:35am Our morning bell will ring twice: the first time at 8:35am and the second time at 8:40am.Between 8:35am and 8:40am, students can enter the school through their assigned doors under the supervision of teachers on supervision duty at that time. Classes begin at 8:40am.

Gr. 1-3 Students: Doors #7 and #8 Gr. 4-8 Students: Door #3

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Immunize your Grade 7 Children for Better Health with the HPV-9 Vaccine

  On August 17th, 2017, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care announced that HPV-9 vaccine will replace the HPV-4 vaccine for grade 7 students starting on September 5th, 2017.    You may recall completing an immunization consent form for your child to receive Hepatitis B, Meningococcal ACYW-135 and HPV-4 vaccines in the spring.  Since HPV-4 vaccine will no longer be offered, we require your consent to immunize your child for HPV-9.  If you have already spoken to a Peel Public Health Nurse and provided verbal consent for HPV-9, please disregard the consent form that will be sent home at the beginning of the year.

The HPV-9 vaccine provides protection against nine strains of HPV. A fact sheet with more information on the HPV disease will also be provided to each student for parents. Please review the fact sheet with your child and return the signed consent form to the school. Completed consents will be given to Peel Public Health Nurses who will give the vaccines at clinics held in your child’s school this school year.   If you have questions, you can find more information on our website at www.immunizepeel.ca or you can talk to a Peel Public Health Nurse at 905-799-7700.

Hillside PS Immunization Clinic Dates : October 23, 2017 and March 2, 2018

You’re Invited! It’s not every day we’re flipping pancakes!

Please join us at our Community Breakfast on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 8:00am - 8:40am in our General Purpose Room. This is a great opportunity to

meet Hillside staff, visit with neighbours and, of course, enjoy a delicious breakfast!

RSVP by returning the flyer (sent home the first day of school) or by calling the Office at 905-822-0122.

We’re Hiring Lunchroom Supervisors! Please contact Ms. Gibson in the Main Office if you are interested or would like more

information.

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Health & Physical Education at HPS 2017-2018 Students are expected to get involved in the Health & Physical Education program. It is as important as all other subjects when you are working toward a better self!! Healthy active living is crucial to achieving your personal best in all aspects of student life.

We encourage all students to have proper non-marking athletic shoes to maximize participation in our program. Students in grade 5 to 8 are expected to change for every class and a handout will be sent home during the first week of school. Please return the tear-off portion after discussing the expectations with your child.

All students will have the opportunity to purchase a school T-shirt and gym bag this year. Please see below for more information.

School teams and intramurals will start up early in September. We will be looking for volunteer students to help run intramural activities this year. This will be a great leadership opportunity for those interested. Students are asked to pay attention to announcements regarding information about both opportunities.

The Health curriculum will be covered throughout the school year focusing on Healthy Eating, Personal Safety & Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse. The Human Development Unit will be taught in the Spring and a letter will be sent home to all families two weeks before this unit begins.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Mr. Stanley and Ms. Borrell.

Timberwolf Spirit Wear Our online store is open now until September 30th!

We are selling Timberwolf t-shirts (great for phys-ed classes!), water bottles and gym bags.

Order online OR by returning the paper form (sent home the first day of school) to your child’s teacher.

Visit the online store at: https://www.myschoolstoreonline.com/Hillside.aspx

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Interested in Volunteering? Volunteers are always welcome at Hillside Public School. If you can give your time to help our students and teachers, please consider volunteering. Contact Ms. Gibson, Vice Principal, to get more information. A requirement to volunteer is a completed Criminal Reference Check. Ms. Ripley and Ms. Goldthorpe in the Main Office can provide this form to you so that you can be ready to volunteer. There is no charge for a Criminal Reference Check for volunteers.

Be prepared and plan ahead! Criminal Reference Checks are required to participate on class field trips.

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Save the Date! Sept. 7 Rooftop Photo

Sept. 8 Gr.7 Character Retreat

Sept. 15 8:00am Community Breakfast / Team Building Day

Sept. 18 8:00am Breakfast Club Opens

Sept. 22 Terry Fox Run/Walk

Sept. 26 Reorganization Day (no school for students)

Sept. 27/28 Gr. 8 High Ropes Challenge

Oct. 3 6:45pm School Council Elections & Meeting

Oct. 4 Photo Day

Oct. 5 6:30pm Fall Open House

Contact Us Principal: Mr. Jim Brooks

Vice Principal: Ms. Brenda Gibson Office Manager: Ms. Frances Ripley

Office Assistant: Ms. Debbie Goldthorpe Phone: 905-822-0122

Attendance: 1-855-209-6155

Superintendent of Education: Ms. Nina Jaiswal 905-366-8800

School Trustee: Mr. Brad MacDonald 905-593-3547

@hillsideTwolves

@thehillps

2017-2018 Hillside Public School Staff Office:

Mr. Brooks Principal Ms. Gibson Vice Principal Ms. Ripley Office Manager Ms. GoldthorpeOffice Assistant Early Learning Team: Support Team:Ms. Cruise Ms. Banks Ms. MacCrimmon ISSP/ESLMr. Shearer Ms. Mustafa Ms.Gill ISSP/ESLMs. Ghaemi Ms. Choi Ms. Pettipas ISSP/Guidance Ms. Finch Ms. Southcott Ms. Wallace ISSP/ESL

Primary Team: Ms. Wallace Grade 1 Planning Time Team: Ms. Grover Grade 1 Mr. Stanley HPE Ms. Machry Grade 1 Ms. Borrell HPEMr. Maharajh Grade 1/2 Ms. Axiak Visual ArtsMs. Edwards Grade 2 Ms. Boyle MusicMs. Evoy Grade 2 Ms. Schad HPE/The ArtsMs. Aidoo Grade 3Mr. Cornfoot Grade 3 Ms. Mulcaster Library Learning Ms. Hopkins Grade 3/4 Ms. Wash Student Success (Gr. 7&8)

Junior Team: Ms. Preston PCOM Ms. Mira Grade 4 Ms. Wilson PJCOMMs. Pankratz Grade 4 Ms. Weston JCOMMs. Vecchio Grade 5 Ms. Rickels IDD/ASD Ms. Morrison Grade 5Ms. Rumble Grade 6 Ms. Humanski Grade 6 Teaching Assistants: Mr. Sorrell (BTA) Ms. Robson (BTA)Intermediate Team: Ms. Lehman Ms. TaylorMr. Isaac Grade 7 Ms. Kloucek Ms. Steinman Ms. Tugby Grade 7 Ms. Nasturzio Ms. Lopez Mr. Romas Grade 7/8 Ms. Saunders Ms. Van Rooy Ms. McEachran Grade 8 Ms. Cancilla Ms. CainMs. Rossi Grade 8 Ms. Goodlass