"When I got sick, there was no way I thought it could be COVID-19. It was by far the worst I’ve ever felt in my life."

Looking for some art fun? Go on a walk (inside or outside) to see if you can find designs with embedded letters. Can you find a design that has sequential or multiple letters? Look what I found - “C & D, X, and A” HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom HDSB Elementary School Program

Check out the HDSB Summer Reading Program here: library.hdsb.ca. There are recommendations of books for Primary, Junior and Intermediate students to read over the summer. Lots of fun choices to explore! HDSB, HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom, @HDSBLibraries

Use sidewalk chalk or masking tape to make roads for toy cars on the ground. Add recycled boxes as buildings, toy people and animals. Invite your child to add numbers, letters or words to their creation. HDSB HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom #HDSBstillconnected

Savasana Yoga is a great way to relieve stress. Lying flat on the floor, relax one body part/muscle/thought at a time. The essence is to relax with attention so that you can begin to notice and release long-held tensions in your body and mind. HDSB HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom

Le Yoga Savasana!. Allongé à plat sur le sol, détendant une partie du corps/un muscle/une pensée à la fois. L'essence est de se détendre avec attention afin que vous puissiez commencer à remarquer et à relâcher les tensions prolongées dans votre corps et votre esprit. HDSB

Exciting news!

Let’s celebrate Liam! A young author in our midst!!

Monster Mixup Drawing: Fold a paper in thirds. 1 person draws the monster’s head, 1 person draws abdomen & arm(s) and 1 person draws legs. Keep each section a secret. Put a small mark, so the next artist knows where to start. Have fun! HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom

Offer your child a piece of paper and a crayon to take surface rubbings of different textures or objects. Ask your child what they notice about their surface rubbings. Were some easier to make than others and why? HDSB HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom #HDSBstillconnected

Thank you Marian Small & Rubicon Publishing for an inspiring webinar yesterday for HDSB educators!As this year wraps up, we already look forward to engaging students in continued meaningful math learning next September and beyond—embracing the year with positivity and optimism.

Something you might try this summer: Create a time capsule filled with information or stuffed items to represent who you are! Have fun making your time capsule as a way to remember this school year and place it somewhere safe to be opened in the future. HDSB HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom

Make a Group Plan! Work with family members on a task such as cleaning up a yard or room, cooking, or setting up a meal. Assign everyone specific roles and figure out how to work together in the best way possible. HDSB HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom #HDSBstillconnected

Check out the TD Summer Reading Club. Get involved and have fun this summer reading! HDSB HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom tdsummerreadingclub.ca/about_the_club.

4 Walls - Face each wall in a room and do a different exercise for 30 seconds. Side shuffle, grapevine to the left then right, wide stance punches, vertical jumps or make up your own exercises. Have a great summer HDSB! HDSB HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom

4 murs - Faites face à chaque mur d'une pièce et faites un exercice différent pendant 30 secondes. Shuffle latéral, vigne à gauche puis à droite, coups de poing dans une posture large, sauts verticaux ou créez vos propres exercices. Bon été HDSB! HDSB HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom

Wishing all of our HDSB students, families, and colleagues a safe and happy summer! HDSB Student Learning Outside the Classroom #hdsbstillconnected

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 12 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: The Ministry of Education will not be distributing diplomas to Ontario schools boards until Fall 2020. When we receive the diplomas, we will distribute them to all #HDSB grads either by mail or in-person (if safe to do so).

Congratulations to all the 2019-20 HDSB retirees! Thank you for your service, dedication, and commitment to the students of the Halton District School Board.👏🎉

#HDSB is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of students who have received prestigious scholarships for September 2020 that recognize their outstanding achievements and will support their studies. ➡️Today, we recognize Andrei Adam (@APHSMain): bit.ly/HDSBAdam