September 1, 2024
Hello Hill Families!
We are so looking forward to our first week back on campus! The 24/25 school year is going to be one of our most exciting yet, as we welcome grades K-12 for the first time.
In this week's newsletter we will be covering:
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, cross walks 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.
For Primary and Kindergarten (K-4):
Kindergarten drop off will be at the Kindie Loop on the way to the cabin no earlier than 8:20 am (First day- parents are to start at the main building)
Primary drop off will be at the main building, kiss-and-ride no earlier than 8:20 am
Kindergarten pick up will be at the Kindie Loop on the way to the cabin at 3:30pm
Primary pick-up will be at the main building, kiss-and-ride at 3:30pm
Parents/Guardians will be asked to submit a form outlining who is permitted to pick up your student. Anyone not listed on the form must be verified by a parent by phone or email to our attendance office no later than 3:00 pm and they must show identification upon pick-up.
Students attending before and/or after school care should be brought in/picked up in the building through the primary door in the grade 1/2 classroom, no earlier than 7:30 am and picked up no later than 5:00pm. You must register for this service.
For Junior School (5-8):
Junior school drop-off will be at the main building, kiss-and-ride no earlier than 7:55 am
Junior school pick-up will be at main building, kiss-and-ride at 3:50pm
Students attending before and/or after school care will be dropped off/picked up through the primary door and into the ½ Classroom, no earlier than 7:30 am and picked up no later than 5:00pm. You must register for this service.
For Secondary School (9-PG):
Secondary school drop-off will be at the main building, kiss-and-ride no earlier than 7:55 am
Secondary school pick-up will be at main building, kiss-and-ride at 3:50pm
First Week Overview
Monday, September 2:
Labour Day/Residence Orientation
No school
Tuesday, September 3:
First day of school (8:00-8:20AM Gr. 5-12 arrival / 8:20-8:45AM K-4 arrival)
Orientation activities in the morning, grades 5-12 lunch provided, shortened classes in the afternoon
Students are encouraged to wear their HILL workout attire and proper running shoes
Senior School students will receive their timetables during lunch
Junior School students will be welcomed by their new teachers
Early Years and Primary School students (K-4) will be in their classes for a fun-filled regularly-scheduled school day
Please bring: a laptop/tablet/chromebook to be used in class, a water bottle with the student's name on it and a journal
Wednesday, September 4:
Shortened classes in the morning, and orientation activities in the afternoon.
Students are encouraged to wear their HILL workout attire and proper running shoes
Students should be prepared to be both inside and outside, rain or shine
Only students on the meal plan will receive a lunch. If not on the meal plan students are to bring their own lunch.
There will be a grade 5-12 assembly at 3:30
Thursday, September 5:
A full and regularly scheduled school day. Coaches will communicate to their teams directly about whether students will be practicing and if equipment is needed.
Friday, September 6:
Regularly Scheduled Day; teachers will advise of any changes to schedule.
Transportation
Welcome aboard The Hill Academy’s Transportation for the 24-25 School Year. 😊
We hope you had an enjoyable summer and look forward to seeing you next week!
6:05am / 5:55pm -- 407ETR & KENNEDY RD - 16 Main Street, Unionville, Scarborough, ON L3R 2E4
6:35am / 5:15pm -- William T Foster Woods, Islington Ave, Vaughan, ON L0J 1C0 (Kleinburg)
6:42am / 5:06pm -- Hwy 400 & Major Mackenzie - Carpool Lot Stop # 5749, Vaughan, ON L4H 2V7
7:00am / 4:48pm -- Hwy 400 & Hwy 9 Kettleby – Carpool Lot Stop # 3479
7:09am / 4:38pm -- Hwy 9 & Hwy 27 – The Breakfast Club at 6048 ON-9, Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0
6:40am / 5:15pm -- APPLEBY LINE & 407 CARPOOL, BURLINGTON
6:55am / 5:00 pm -- TRAFALGAR ROAD & 407 CARPOOL, MILTON
7:15am / 4:45pm -- Hurontario St. @ Hwy. 407 Park & Ride, MISSISSAUGA, ON L5S 1Y1
7:24am / 4:30pm -- Williams Pkwy. @ Hwy. 410 Park & Ride, Brampton, ON
7:15am / 4:40pm -- Eastview Community Park, 186 Eastview Rd, Guelph, ON N1E 6X2
Alliston Nottawasaga Resort SHUTTLE VAN
7:15am / 4:40pm -- Nottawasaga Resort Hockey rink 6015 ON-89, Alliston, ON L9R 1A4
Inclement Weather Bus Cancellation:
Email + Instagram Notification approx. 6:00am / night before when possible.
Many factors and areas considered: York, Halton, Peel, Durham, Simcoe regions, school boards and weather conditions.
Late Bus Protocol:
The Hill Academy/ATTRIDGE Bus Company emails families upon receiving notification. There are protocols for bus communication, but everyone is affected when unexpected events arise, and we appreciate your understanding for traffic issues, weather, mechanical failure, accidents, etc.
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 the 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.
Open House
The Hill Academy will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, September 19. More details to come.
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