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K-6 Newsletter 06.05.26


June 5, 2026


Hello Hill Families,


As we enter the final week of the school year, we want to thank our students, families, and staff for a wonderful year of learning, growth, and community. The last week will be filled with opportunities to celebrate accomplishments, reflect on successes, and enjoy time together as a school community.


Today, we were delighted to celebrate our Kindergarten Graduation. Our youngest learners did an outstanding job sharing songs, smiles, and special memories with their families. It was wonderful to see how much they have grown throughout the year, and we are so proud of all they have accomplished. Thank you to our Kindergarten team for organizing such a meaningful celebration and to the families who joined us to mark this important milestone.


We encourage families to continue supporting regular attendance and routines as learning remains an important focus right through the last day of school. Students can also look forward to special year-end activities and celebrations planned by their classrooms.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership throughout the year. We are proud of all that our students have achieved and wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer break.


Best wishes,


Casey Kirkpatrick

Director- Early Years & Vice Principal



In this week's Newsletter:


Basket Raffle & Legacy Fund Draw Tickets

Our year-end raffles are back! Baskets and Legacy Fund Items are now starting to be displayed in the main building. To purchase tickets visit the e-store. The draws will happen on June 11th.



Legacy Fund Draw items include:

  • Custom Photography Family Portrait Session

  • Signed Auston Matthews Framed Picture

  • Golf at Hockley Valley Resort

  • Teen Ranch Ice Rental

  • In-Line Skates

  • 55" Smart TV

  • 3 Month S&C Membership at Headwaters Racquet Club

  • Blue Jays Tickets

  • Campbell's Cross Season's Pass

  • Blue Whale Sculpture by Metal Artist Courtney Chard

  • Weber Outdoor Grill

  • RBC Canadian Open Tickets

  • Domtech Pest Control Treatment

  • TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley foursome

  • Game used, signed Matt Duchene stick

  • Sephora Gift Set


Themes for the Basket Raffle:

  • Flourish Pancake Basket

  • Cookie and Chocolate Basket

  • Summer Fun Basket

  • Baking Basket

  • Movie Night Basket

  • Self Care Basket

  • BBQ Basket

Introducing: The Lakehouse

We were thrilled to share with you our announcement about The Lakehouse. You can read the full press release here: https://www.thehillacademy.com/post/a-new-chapter-campus-expansion-introduces-the-lakehouse


Apparel Sale

We currently have a number of items on our school website marked down by 40% off. These styles will not be continuing in future collections; however, they will still be permitted as part of the school uniform next year. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the savings and begin purchasing items for the upcoming school year.



The Hill Athletic Therapy - Summer Hours


We would like to remind our community that The Hill Athletic Therapy will still be available for your assessment and treatment needs throughout the summer.  Therapy appointments during this time are not limited to our student athletes, family and friends are welcome.  

 

For more information, please contact Jennifer bell at Jennifer.bell@thehillacademy.com


Tick Awareness

As we have entered the outdoor season, it's important to be mindful of tick encounters. We have had a couple of sightings, which is not uncommon at this time of year. To learn more about ticks and tick bites, please visit the following link: https://wdgpublichealth.ca/your-community/ticks-lyme-disease Stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect yourself/ your child from ticks.


Junior School Athletic Banquet

The Junior School Athletic Banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at 5:00PM at The Hill Academy Main Building. Student-athletes in grades 4-8 are at no cost, and tickets for friends/family are available here: https://www.thehillacademy.com/events/junior-school-athletic-banquet-2026


Tickets are first come, first served, and we will be limiting guests to two per student-athlete.



Allergy Safe Microwave

Student-athletes are to be aware that there is a labeled microwave in the cafeteria area away from the other microwaves that is dedicated to those with allergies. Staff and student-athletes who do not have allergy concerns should not use this microwave.


The Hill Summer Camps



Although the weather doesn't think so, summer is right around the corner. We're thrilled to host a selection of camps again this summer at The Hill. As a bonus, Hill student-athletes can use the code: COACHMATT to save 10% on their registration. Stay tuned as we look to announce more even more camps!


The Nest

We wanted to thank you all for your incredible support of The Nest this school year. It has been such a fun endeavour to bring our student athletes’ needs to fruition, and without your generosity and encouragement, we would not have been able to make it happen.


We would like to let you know that The Nest will be closing as of May 31st. June is a month full of exciting events — including Grade 8 and Grade 12 graduations, exams, and the Junior School Athletic Gala — and we must focus our attention there.


We also want to thank the students who volunteered their time to help us run The Nest. Next year, we look forward to offering many volunteer positions to both our school community and beyond.


Thank you again, and we wish you all a wonderful rest of the school year.


Please note that any remaining credit on your nest cards will carry over to next school year.   


Warm regards,

The Nest Team


TPC Toronto Special Offer

Our partners at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley would like to extend our relationship by offering the following discounts to the Hill Family:

  • 20% off indoor simulators and lessons

  • 20% off rooms

  • 20% off dining (food only)


To take advantage of these discounts, simply follow the link, using the password: hillacademy to access.


TPC Toronto at Osprey requirement for proof of enrolment is a student card. To request your student card, please see Mrs. Bush.



The Hill Eats

Discover this week's menu, bon appétit! 


Daily Lunch


Chef's Surprise ALL WEEK!


Please be advised any feedback or special requests can be sent to lunch@thehillacademy.com 


Blueprint Nutrition

This school year, the Hill Academy has partnered with Blueprint Nutrition to provide sport nutrition education and support. Blueprint is co-owned by Registered Dietitians, Cara Kasdorf and Rosanne Robinson, and along with their team of Sport Dietitians, they work with athletes across Canada. Their team of Registered Dietitians have worked with all levels and ages of athletes - from local and rep leagues to Olympic athletes, NHL and OHL players, and professional triathletes and endurance athletes. They have expertise in working with both student-athletes and adult athletes to fuel for performance, growth and development, and long-term health. They have expertise to support your athlete, whether the goal is to hit a personal best, navigate busy tournament weekends, or just eat enough to keep up with their sport and academics.


Cara and Rosanne will be providing 4 sport nutrition specific sessions to grades 4-12 throughout the school year. If you would like to seek out additional and more individualized support, Blueprint offers different options to work together.


Two of their most popular packages for student-athletes include:


Eat to Compete Program – $710 for 4 sessions

A high-impact coaching package designed to build strong fuelling habits across training, game day, recovery, and more. Ideal for athletes who want to level up their performance with a comprehensive strategy.


Performance Meal Planning Strategy Session – $295 for a 90-minute session

A focused, one-time consult to help you map out exactly what, when, and how much your athlete should be eating - with a personalized meal plan and timeline tailored to their sport, schedule, and needs.


*Note: all sessions are held virtually via video sessions


*They offer additional packages and sessions based on the athlete’s individual needs


To get started, schedule a free 20-minute clarity call by emailing: sport@blueprintnutrition.ca or booking directly at: www.blueprintnutrition.ca. They have also put together an online Sport Nutrition resource for students. Information about how to access the resource library can be found in their Physical Education and Health Google Classroom


Sports Schedule

For team based sports (ie. Junior Hockey Development), check your individual team's TeamSnap for the most up to date schedule.


Foundations of Sport (1-3):

Monday: Field Trip

Tuesday: Soccer

Wednesday: Free Play

Thursday: Free Play

Friday: Have a great summer!


Foundations of Sport (4-6)

Monday: Free Play

Tuesday: Free Play

Wednesday: Quarry

Thursday: No Sport

Friday: Have a great summer!


Hockey (5-6)

Monday: Free Play

Tuesday: Free Play

Wednesday: Quarry

Thursday: No Sport

Friday: Have a great summer!

View a comprehensive calendar of events by visiting www.thehillacademy.com/calendar


  • Monday, June 8 - First Day of Exams

  • Wednesday, June 10 - Last Day of Exams

  • Wednesday, June 10 - Junior Athletic Banquet

  • Thursday, June 11 - Last day of class for K-8

  • Thursday, June 11 - Grade 8 Grad

  • Friday, June 12 - Grade 12 Grad

Uniforms

Please ensure your student-athlete is wearing the appropriate uniform for their division. Please note there are NO TIGHTS or BIKE SHORTS PERMITTED. If you have questions regarding apparel please refer to the K-3 uniform guide or the Gr. 4-12 uniform guide. Any questions, concerns or questions apparel@thehillacademy.com.


Safety and Security

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 come to a complete stop at all stop signs (there are new ones on campus)

  • 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. 

  • 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.

Annual School Calendar 2025-26

Annual school calendars are available on the website:


Teachers

Kindergarten: Ms. Hill (katelyn.hill@thehillacademy.com)

Grade 1/2: Mrs. Goverde (jodi.goverde@thehillacademy.com)

Grade 2/3: Mr. Debenham (george.debenham@thehillacademy.com )

Grade 4/5 : Ms. Kennedy (haley.kennedy@thehillacademy.com)

Grade 6: Ms. Barbe (julie.barbe@thehillacademy.com )


Director of Early Years & Vice Principal: Casey Kirkpatrick (casey.kirkpatrick@thehillacademy.com)

Attendance Protocol K-PG

ALL STUDENTS:


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 (K-8). The students will need to provide their educator with the slip upon arrival to class. High School students must sign-in at the main office.




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