Hello Hill Community,
As we reach the midway point of the term, it’s time to reflect on your students’ progress and celebrate their achievements. Progress reports and midterm reports are important tools to understand your student’s development, both academically and socially. These evaluations not only highlight strengths but also provide constructive feedback, helping each student recognize areas for growth. We encourage students to review their reports thoughtfully, setting personal goals for the remainder of the term.
Midterm and Progress reports went home last week, offering insights into how students are progressing in each subject. These reports serve as a checkpoint, allowing both students and parents to gauge academic standing and address any areas needing improvement before the term one and final report cards are issued. Teachers have worked diligently to provide detailed and meaningful feedback that reflects each student’s journey thus far at The Hill Academy.
To support our students in reaching their full potential, we are hosting Parent-Teacher Interviews on November 21st and 22nd, giving parents and guardians the opportunity to discuss their child’s performance with their teachers. This valuable time allows us to communicate openly, address questions, and collaborate on strategies for student success. We encourage parents to bring any specific questions or areas of concern to these meetings to ensure a productive conversation.
We look forward to the upcoming Parent-Teacher Interviews and discussing your child’s progress in detail. Please take this opportunity to connect with teachers, celebrate achievements, and set a positive course for the remainder of the term. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping our students succeed!
Casey Kirkpatrick
Director- Early Years & Vice Principal
The Hill Academy
In this week's newsletter:
Lunch & Learn Info Session: What is a PG Year?
Parent-Teacher and Parent-Coach Meetings: November 21st and 22nd - Grades 1-12
We welcome parents to schedule 10 minute, virtual meetings with teachers and coaches. Meetings will be held over Google Meet on Thursday, November 21st, 4:30pm-7:00pm and Friday, November 22nd 8:30am-1:00pm. Grades K-8 will have a PD Day on Friday, November 22nd to facilitate these meetings.
To book an appointment through Pick-a-Time, please use THIS LINK. Please contact christy.flynn@thehillacademy.com with any questions or concerns about booking meeting times.
Photo Retake Day
Photo retake day has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 4. If you missed photo day, please be prepared for retake day.
Upcoming PD Days:
November 22, 2024- PD Day for Primary Students/Remote Day for Senior School Students
November 28/29, 2024- School Closed
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.
Lunch & Learn: Online Info Session
What is a PG Year?
Current Grade 12 Families are invited to join us on Monday November 25 at 1:15pm for an online session to learn more about a Post Grad Year. Please RSVP HERE
OUAC
The Ontario University Application Center is open for graduating students. Please visit the site for information on applications, deadlines and other key details.
Grandparents Day
**SAVE THE DATE**
For grandparents of students in grades 5-8, we will be hosting a Grandparents Day on Thursday, December 5. More details to come.
Toys for Tots
We will be accepting donations for Toys for Tots through Friday December 6. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted under The Hill Christmas Tree, located in the lower flex area of the Main Building. Monetary donations will be totalled and our on-campus residence students will shop for toys in nearby Orangeville to place under our gifting tree! Contributions can be sent to accounting@thehillacademy.com with a note "Toys For Tots".
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Legacy League Update
The rain did not dampen the spirits of the Legacy League, with Team Red beating Team Black 49-42 and Team Blue and Team White playing to a tie, with Coach Hogg and Coach Kearney making special appearances on the offensive side of the ball.
A reminder that the Legacy League is open to all Hill high-school students. This week marked the third of eight weeks of flag football. If you are interested in participating please contact zachary.kearney@thehillacademy.com.
The Hill Partners with Atiba Hutchinson
We are excited to let you know that we have partnered with Canadian Soccer Legend Atiba Hutchinson in creating a March Break Soccer Camp (March 10-14). The camp will be specific to 2011, 2012 and 2013 born rep soccer athletes. For more information, read here.
Sports schedules can be found in the image below for the week of Nov 18-22. 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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