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!

Welcome Back!

Another school year begins with great expectations for learning and making new friends.  We welcome back old friends and look forward to meeting new families.

Humber Valley Village School is fortunate to have a very active School Council.  The Council is made up of 25 voting parent members, the Principal and a teacher representative. 

Council meetings are open to all parents of children in the school, and you are encouraged to attend the meetings. These meetings are a great way to keep informed about what is going on in the school. Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of most months during the school year, so please join us and find out what we are all about! If you cannot attend meetings, check out our link on the school website to find out what events we are working on or to see the monthly meeting minutes.

What is the purpose of your School Council?

The Humber Valley Village School council was formed to:

• Enrich the school and community life of all students through financial support,
• Support the Principal and teachers within the framework of the school’s curriculum and objectives,
• Give parents a better understanding of the role of the school, teachers and themselves in the educational process, and
• Provide a forum to pursue issues related to the school and the students.

  How can you become involved in your child’s school?

• Come to council meetings
• Volunteer to help out at events
• Donate items that can be used in the school’s fundraising efforts
• Offer your expertise

You can also choose to become a voting member of the School Council. The election for Council parent representatives will take place on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the school library.  If you would like to run for one of the 25 positions, complete the Nomination Form enclosed in this package and return it to the school office by Monday, September 8, 2014.

Please contact your 2014-2015 School Council Co-Chairs with any questions or ideas you may have throughout the year.  The new council executive will be announced after the voting meeting on September 17.