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K-4 Newsletter 10.06.24

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Sunday, October 6, 2024


Dear Hill Community,


At The Hill Academy, we are excited to focus on Kindness as our character trait for the month of October. Throughout the month, students will engage in activities and discussions that emphasize the importance of being compassionate, understanding, and respectful toward others. By fostering a culture of kindness, we aim to encourage positive relationships and create a supportive, inclusive school environment where everyone feels valued. Let's work together to make October a month filled with kindness at The Hill Academy!


Casey Kirkpatrick


September's Respect Award Recipients:

Kindergarten: Evan H.

Kindergarten: Willa S.

Grade 1 / 2: Remy M.

Grade 1 / 2: Austin C.

Grade 3 / 4: Frank G.


In this week's newsletter:

 
Picture Day will be Monday, October 7

Please ensure all students wear their Hill polo on Monday, October 7 for Picture Day.


PD Day - Friday October 11

A reminder that this Friday, October 11 will be a PD Day for all students in Grades K-8.


The Hill Academy Camps team will be hosting a PD Day Multi-Sport Camp on Friday, October 11 for K-8 aged students. Hours of the camp will run from 9-3:30.


More information and registration can be found here.


Foundations of Sport Schedule

Monday: Pickleball

Tuesday: Lacrosse

Wednesday: Lacrosse

Thursday: Soccer

Friday: PD Day

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School Uniforms

We are pleased to inform you that all youth sizes have been restocked. Please ensure your student-athlete has the appropriate uniform items.


Uniform enforcement will begin Monday October 7, 2024


Students are expected to wear Hill athletic shorts or sweatpants, a tech tee or long-sleeve shirt, and a sweatshirt. Additionally, a polo shirt is required for Photo Day (Monday) and special events.


If you already have the required uniform items, please make sure your student-athlete is dressed in full Hill attire each day.



Lunch Program

Lunch Lady: Offered Tuesday and Thursdays, please sign up using this link.


Pizza: Will be the following dates:

Oct. 25/Nov. 8/Dec.6/Dec. 20


Pita: Will be the following dates:

Oct. 18/Nov. 1/Nov. 15/ Dec. 13


Daily Timetables

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



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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