Mrs. Boughner and Mrs. Weylie’s Kindergarten class has been writing stories to go alongside images from no word books. Students created an original story that is both descriptive and exciting!

Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Sharpe’s Kindergarten class is exploring space and the student’s inquiry has enhanced understanding of the importance of numbers and mathematics.

Board game play continues to develop student social emotional learning during indoor recesses due to inclement weather.

Happy Earth Day! Wear blue and green on April 22nd. Earth Day outdoor activities will run during the last week of April or the first week of May (i.e., weather-dependent).

Students in grades 1-5 participated in the Earth Day Games run by our Eco-Team. Pictured here is Octopus Recycling Sort, Bee and Pollen, and Chickens and Pigs. Students got a lot of exercise and learned about how to care for our Earth.

Mental Health Week (May 6- 10) - This year’s theme, “A Call to Be Kind” highlights the transformative power of compassion. Kindness stands as a fundamental element of our humanity, illustrating our capacity to effect meaningful change through acts of compassion.

Welcome to Kindergarten - Save The Date! New students registered for kindergarten are welcome to join us with their families on May 23rd from 4:30-5:30 PM.

We will be hosting a school Open House for all students and their families on May 23rd from 5:30-7:00 PM. Classrooms will be open for you to explore a day in the life of your child.

We are thrilled to share that our school received a Gold Healthy Schools Certification this year! Special thanks to the students on the Health Action Team, Mrs. DiFrancesco, Mr. Blundson, and our Public Health Nurse! #HSCert

Our kindergarten students have been enjoying mindful moments in the classroom to help them learn self regulation and gross motor skills.

Our Superintendent of Student Achievement visited this month to see our school improvement plan in action. 👍🏻👍🏻

The Gardening and Eco Team have done an exceptional job on the front gardens. Special thanks to our amazing students, staff, and volunteers. ❤️

Our kindergarten students participated in a Bienenstock Outdoor Workshop. The outdoors provides physical and sensory opportunities that children crave. Engagement in outdoor activities supports a child's ability to self-regulate, attend, and focus in or outside the classroom.

The Health Action Team led students in learning stress management strategies during our annual Chill Fair in support of Mental Health Week.

The Gardening and Eco Team community plant sale was a huge success at Open House! Thanks to staff, students, and families for donating. This fundraiser will support our students to continue their beautiful gardening work. Cultivating joy! 🥰

Thanks to our wonderful community who supported the Scholastic Book Fair this week!

Welcome to Kindergarten night was a wonderful success! We were delighted to welcome our youngest learners to school. Your smiles and excitement brought us joy. Thank you to the staff for making it a memorable experience. 🪹🪶

Special thanks to the community partners who attended our Open House to show the amazing opportunities available in our neighborhood.

We are so proud of Haya for representing our school at the HWDSB Speaks Festival! Thank you for sharing your gift of outstanding oral communication skills.