August 27, 2024
As the new school year approaches at The Hill Academy, it's important for families to start preparing for a smooth transition back to school.
To help your child adjust, begin re-establishing regular bedtime and morning routines that align with school hours. Take some time to organize school supplies, ensuring everything is labeled and ready for the first day.
Finally, have a positive conversation with your child about what to expect this year, addressing any concerns and building excitement for the new adventures ahead. These small steps can make a big difference in ensuring a successful start to the school year!
Casey Kirkpatrick
Director of Early Years/Vice Principal
School Hours
School Hours for our Early Years and Primary students are 8:30am-3:30pm.Â
Kindergarten:Â Pick up and drop off with be in the cul-de-sac by the gravel road to the cabin. This will be discussed in detail during the welcome event on September 3rd.Â
Primary (Grade 1-4): Pick up and drop off will be at the front of the school in the designated areas. The primary teachers or Mrs. Kirkpatrick will meet the students upon arrival and walk them into the school. If you are a late arrival, please park in the designated parking area and walk your student into the main building to receive a late slip from Ms. Bush.
September 3, 2024
Kindergarten:Â Our welcome event will start at 8:45 a.m. and go until 9:15 a.m. We will start our tour at the main building. Then, we will proceed to the Kindergarten cabin to review important information and answer any questions you may have. After that, we bid farewell to our families, and your children will embark on their first day of school.Â
Please note that we will have an early pick-up time at 1:00 p.m on September 3rd. (Kindergarten Only)
Primary Grade 1-4:Â September 3rd is a regular school day for our Primary students. Students will be greeted at the main entrance by their teacher anytime after 8:20am.Â
**Please note there is no before or aftercare on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Supply List
Grade 1/2 supply list can be found here (As well your son/daughter will require a helmet and skates for the second week of September)
Grade 3/4 supply list can be found here (As well your son/daughter will require a helmet and skates for the second week of September)
Teachers
Kindergarten: Ms. Hill (katelyn.hill@thehillacademy.com)
Kindergarten: Ms. Diefenbacher (megan.diefenbacher@thehillacademy.com)
Grade 1/2 : Mrs. Goverde (jodi.goverde@thehillacademy.com)
Grade 3/4 : Ms. Kennedy (haley.kennedy@thehillacademy.com)
Director of Early Years & Vice Principal: Casey Kirkpatrick (casey.kirkpatrick@thehillacademy.com)
School Uniforms
Some apparel items are still in the process of being shipped and are expected to arrive in the coming week. We will send out an email once new inventory has arrived.
If you have placed orders, but have not yet received your apparel we will be sending you an email notification once items are ready for pick up.
If you have not yet received your items by the start of school year and do not have any Hill apparel, please wear suitable clothing (keeping in mind only active wear is required the first two days of school i.e. clean running shoes, gym shorts and shirt).
For general information regarding the school uniforms, please refer to the Apparel Guide, and stay tuned to updates in the school store.
New Kindergarten students only will receive a uniform starter kit which includes: t-shirt, shorts, pants and a sweatshirt. You will need to purchase a polo (from our school store) and khaki or black pants/shorts for special occasions (grandparents day, presentations, etc.).
Lunch Program
We will be offering a hot lunch program 3 days a week for both our Early Years and Primary students. You will have the opportunity to purchase Lunch Lady Tuesdays/Thursdays and we will be offering Pizza and Subs on alternating Fridays.Â
'Lunch Lady' will be offering a hot lunch service on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year. Information on the program (exclusive to Grades K - 4), including options and how to sign up can be found here.
Pizza/Subs: Please watch for a sign up to participate in this during the first week of school.
**Please note that the hot lunch program will not be available during the first week of school.
School Calendars
School Calendars are available and can be viewed in the Parent Resources section of the website. Updates will be made periodically, so continue to check the website for the most up to dates details.
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Privit
Privit is a safe and secure information management system designed specifically to track health information. Privit registration is now ready to complete. If you have any questions please contact jennifer.bell@thehillacademy.com or casey.kirkpatrick@thehillacademy.com
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New Students
You will be required to create a profile and fill out all information. Please note that a Physicians note stating that you are fit to participate in sport that is within 6 months of the start of school, is only required after Grade 9. Parents are encouraged to fill in as much information as is possible, understanding that some questions will not be applicable and are not required to be filled in.
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Returning Students
You will need to login in and update your profile.
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Please note that this must be completed prior to the start of school. Failure to complete will delay sport participation.
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Registration Instructions: Click HERE
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.
We are super excited to welcome everyone back in a few short weeks. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to admissions@thehillacademy.com or 519-941-9917
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