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5-12 Newsletter 10.20.24

Hello Hill Family,


Now that we’ve passed the halfway point of October, it's a great time to reflect and assess where we are. Personal assessment allows you to be honest with yourself, creating motivation to chase down your goals with renewed energy. Personally, I start by assessing where I stand as a father and husband, then I look at my roles as a coach, colleague, and mentor to all The Hill Academy students. From there, I evaluate how our hockey program is developing and where the U15 team is at in relation to our seasonal progression plan.


Identifying strengths and weaknesses is a critical part of this process. Whether in education, sports, or personal development, assessments help us all understand where we excel and where we can improve. Self-assessments not only help us track our progress, but also guide us in making necessary adjustments along the way. By doing this, we can enhance our overall performance and keep growing.


Every day, I witness The Hill students putting in the hard work; whether it’s in the classroom or at your sport. It’s incredibly inspiring. I encourage every member of The Hill Family to take some time for self-reflection. Conduct a self-assessment to pinpoint your strengths and areas where you can improve, whether that’s in your studies or your athletic training. Our collective goal is to keep growing, to become the best versions of ourselves and to support one another on this journey.


Keep up the great work, and let’s continue striving for excellence…TOGETHER!


Ryan Toomey

Director of Hockey


In this week's Newsletter:

 
Halloween

Many of our students enjoy dressing up in costumes to celebrate Halloween. While participation is not mandatory, it is intended to be a fun experience for those who wish to take part. We kindly ask that costumes be appropriate and not disrupt the regular school day. Students are also welcome to wear orange and black if they prefer.


Guidance Appointments

Students are welcome to book guidance appointments with Mrs. Flynn on the schedule posted outside the Admin office. Please note that grade 12s should be scheduling these meetings as soon as possible as University applications and other post-secondary options are now opening their portals.


OUAC

The Ontario University Application Center is open for graduating students. Please visit the site for information on applications, deadlines and other.


Take Our Kids to Work Day, 2024

Take Our Kids to Work Day is a Canadian program dedicated to inspiring the next generation of leaders, is proud to announce its 30th anniversary celebration in 2024. The Students Commission of Canada (SCC) is creating new opportunities for both virtual and in-person experiences. This year, on Wednesday, November 6, students are encouraged to participate in Take Our Kids to Work day by joining a family member or friend at their place of business. The theme for Take Our Kids to Work 2024: Breaking Barriers, Transforming Communities, and although it has been typically for grade 9 students, there is no age limit for student participation. Please email guidance@thehillacademy.com if you are planning to take your student-athlete to work with you on November 9th, and visit the Students Commission of Canada website for more details.


Power School Student and Parent Portal

Students and parents can access the Power School Portal using login information provided. If you need a letter providing access, please email christy.flynn@thehillacademy.com


Sports schedules can be found in the image below for the week of Oct 21-25. Stay up to date by checking TeamSnap for your individual team's calendar.


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Daily Timetables

Daily timetables are available in the Hill Families > Parent Resources section of our website, alongside other helpful links for parents. 



Code of Conduct Forms

Code of Conduct Forms are past due if they have not been handed in! Please ensure your student-athletes has complete this.


Junior School received a paper copy from their homeroom teacher and can access a digital copy to print on their homeroom Google Classroom.


High School can assess a copy of their period 6 Google Classroom.


Labeling Items

With so many activities and practices happening daily, it's easy for items to get misplaced. To help keep track of uniforms, equipment, and personal items, we kindly ask that all student-athletes have their belongings clearly labeled with their name. This simple step ensures that lost items can be quickly returned and helps maintain organization throughout the day. Thank you for helping us keep our athletes focused and prepared!


Safety and Security

In preparing for your student-athlete for the school year, we want to remind everyone about the safety and security considerations of arriving and leaving the campus.


For all:

  • Please follow the posted speed limits

  • Please note and follow the one-way driveway and the stop signs

  • Please follow the directions of the staff who are supervising pick-up and drop-off times.

  • Parking lots are to be used for anyone waiting to pick up students. There is no parking in the fire routes, crosswalks or kiss and ride areas. If you arrive before the designated pick-up times, you will be directed to park in the lots.

  • Fire routes are allocated to help Fire and Emergency Services access buildings quickly in the event of an emergency. Blocking these routes, even to drop off or pick up students, can be dangerous for everyone.

  • Accessible parking spaces are for the exclusive use for individuals holding valid accessible parking permits. Please do not use or block any accessible spaces without a valid permit.


Absences and Late Arrivals

School success is closely tied to good attendance. When students miss learning time, they often struggle with understanding concepts, completing assignments, and performing well on assessments. Consistent attendance helps your child(ren) stay connected both academically and socially. We encourage you to commit to having your child(ren) attend school every day and arrive on time. Regular attendance builds positive habits that will last a lifetime. If your child is absent from school, please remember to email attendance@thehillacademy.com to report the absence.


If your student athlete is going to miss their Phys. Ed or sport period for any reason, please remember to email DGlisic@thehillacademy.com.


Late Arrivals

If your child arrives late to school, please park in the designated parking areas and walk them into the main office to receive a late slip. The students will need to provide their educator with the slip upon arrival to class.


Cell Phone Policy

In April of 2024, Ontario's Ministry of Education introduced guidelines and restrictions for cell phone use by students in schools. Following suit, students in Kindergarten to Grade Eight will need to keep cell phones on silent and out of sight for the entire school day (including breaks). Students in Grades Nine to Twelve will not be permitted to use cell phones during class time unless explicitly instructed by their educator.


For more information on the Ministry of Education's announcement, visit here.



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