People for Education Survey on School Success

School success: what does it include and how should we measure it?

Whether you’re an interested citizen, a parent, an educator, an employer or a student, People for Education wants to know what you think. They're polling the public about their ground-breaking initiative to change the way we measure success in education so that it reflects the full range of skills that graduates – and our society – really need. 

So far, nearly 3000 people have participated. Don't miss your chance! The survey only takes 10 minutes, and it closes on September 30th.  

Just click the link to participate: http://www.peopleforeducation.ca/measuring-what-matters/survey/ 

Police reference checks for volunteers

The Ministry of Education and TDSB require Police Record Checks for all employees, and for volunteers who have regular and ongoing contact with our children.The intent of the legislation is to make sure that our school and our classrooms are safe places for students.

The cost of the police reference check will be covered for HVV volunteers by School Council until September 26. After that, the cost of the police check will be at the volunteer’s expense ($15).

Please note that it can take 12 to 14 weeks for processing. The applicant receives back the form, not the school. Once the volunteer receives the form from the police department, please bring the original to the school office. The check is done once. Each year, thereafter, the volunteer needs to make an annual offence declaration.

Police reference check forms and annual offence declaration forms are available at the school office. 

We value the tremendous contribution of parent and community volunteers who give so much of their time and energy to make Humber Valley School a better place. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers!

 

Pay-per-service programs at HVV

Financial assistance for each of these programs is available. Please contact the provider for more information.

Tuesday 3:30-4:30 Oct. 14 to Dec. 2 (8 weeks)
Yogademics for Gr. 2-5

$150/student

Register online at http://myrainbowhill.com/school/

Wednesday 11:40-12:40 Oct. 8 to Dec. 10 (10 weeks)

Ukulele for Kids for Gr. 1-4

Beginners: $164 and returning students: $124

Register online at http://www.ukulelekids.org/greater-toronto-area.html

Thursday 3:30-4:30 Oct. 9 to Dec. 11 (10 weeks)

Chess Institute of Canada Chess Club for Gr. 1-8

$120/student - beginner to advanced

Register online at http://www.chessinstitute.ca/

Free glasses for JK students

Eye See…Eye Learn® provides comprehensive eye exams by local Doctors of Optometry to junior kindergarten students in participating school regions. The eye exams are covered under provincial health insurance (or OHIP) when you show your child’s health card. This means that there is no out-of-pocket cost for the eye exam.

If the child requires a pair of glasses, they will receive a FREE pair donated by Nikon Lenswear, OGI and your participating Doctor of Optometry. The value of the glasses is estimated over $250.

The Eye See...Eye Learn® program was developed to raise awareness among parents of the importance of having their children's eyes checked upon starting school. Each year thousands of children start school without ever having an eye exam.

Children, who cannot see the board, focus on a picture or follow words in a book may struggle to achieve their full learning potential. Vision problems can also impact their hand-eye coordination for physical activities and even impact their social development. In fact, 80 percent of learning comes directly through vision. 

The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) recognizes the important link between eye health and learning, and recommends comprehensive eye examinations for all children entering kindergarten. The Eye See...Eye Learn® program will help make sure our kindergarten students get the best start to learning.

The program is funded in part by the Government Ontario. For more information, visit:
http://eyeseeeyelearn.ca/

Buy HVV gym clothes Sept. 18

HVV gym clothes will be sold on curriculum night at the main doors. HVV T-shirts are $5-15, shorts are $15 and sweatpants are $20. Please pay by cheque if possible.

Parent Council vote on Sept. 17

Our election for voting members and executive positions will be held on Wed. at 7 p.m. in the library. Everyone is welcome to attend. Babysitting is not available.

Who Does What in Education

People for Education has tips for parents in more than 12 languages. This week, check out People for Education’s Who Does What in Education tip sheet. When parents need help or information, they may be uncertain who to approach for support. Ontario’s education system is complex, involving different levels of government and staff within the school. And with a municipal election around the corner, it is important to understand the role of your local trustee.  

The tip sheet has everything parents need to know about the roles of the Ministry of Education, the Ontario College of Teachers, the Education Quality and Accountability Office, local school boards, and school staff.

Thanks to Second Cup at Humbertown

Thank you to those parents and caregivers who came out to the parent council’s welcome back coffee on Friday morning. A special thank you to Patti Grimes for organizing the event 
and to Second Cup in the Humbertown plaza for donating the coffee. 

We hope you had a chance to catch up with old friends and made some new ones!

Welcome Back Coffee - Friday, Sept. 5 from 8:30-9:00

After you drop off the kids, join other parents by the friendship garden on Hartfield to enjoy coffee or tea and a snack before heading out for the day. Catch up with old friends and make some new ones!