Week of October 7

Did you know that bullying occurs once every seven minutes on the playground and that approximately 1 in 10 children have bullied others? On Oct. 7 & 8, Grow Interactive Learning (GROW) will be at HVV to provide a fun & supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to self-discover and interact. By participating in GROW’s Character Building and Bully Prevention program, students will learn how to play a pivotal role in creating a positive school climate.

Gym clothes orders are due Tuesday, Oct. 8. Gym uniforms are mandatory for all middle school students (Gr. 6-8). If you wish to purchase HVV gym clothes from the council, please visit this website: http://hvvschoolcouncil.comoj.com/1_14_Spirit-Wear.html

Our QSP magazine fundraiser begins Oct. 9. Start browsing the wide selection of magazines on qsp.ca so that you’re ready for Double Day on Oct. 10 when you’ll receive 2 reward points for each order.

Volunteer opportunities at HVV – We’re looking for a neighbourhood parent and a 1-2 month old baby to be our Roots of Empathy instructors in Mrs. Marzocco’s Gr. 2/3 class. Roots of Empathy is an evidence-based classroom program that has shown significant effect in reducing levels of aggression among school children while raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy. A Roots of Empathy instructor (not the parent of the baby) visits the classroom 27 times over the school year and for nine of these visits (about every three weeks) the Roots of Empathy family joins the instructor in the classroom - each family visit is about 30 minutes long. If you’re interested in volunteering, please email marleneyip@gmail.com

Friday, Oct. 11 is a PA Day and school will be closed! Best wishes to you and your family for a happy Thanksgiving!

NEXT WEEK

The Gr. 8 students are having a Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser at HVV on Oct. 17 from 3:15-5:30. Pumpkins will be sold by donation to the class of 2014 and free Timbits and juice will be served while supplies last!