2020/21 - Parent Handbook and Screening questionnaire. Please ensure to do the screening questionnaire each morning with your child.
First week of school - please click on the link below for what the first week of school will look like for students.
First Week of School.PNG
To help answer your questions about our return to school plan, and broaden understanding of the
protocols we are putting in place, we have posted a Q and A on our new web page,
www.bwdsb.on.ca/Parents/Return_to_School.
New to the area? Moving Schools?
Have a child starting Kindergarten in September 2020?
Please Visit www.bwdsb.on.ca
Click the “Registering Your Child During School Shutdown” button to locate the registration guide.
Year end message and updates
June 25, 2020
Good afternoon Husky families,
We hope everyone continues to do well.
This school year has been a challenge in many ways. That being said there have been many positives we must not forget about. From new JKs getting settled, to new Huskies joining our school community, the many in-school and extra-curricular achievements, making new friends, inspiring another student or friend, overcoming an obstacle, figuring out a math concept and many more. Also, the incredible achievement of our Grade 8s graduating and heading-off to high school. We wish you the best of luck, and look forward to celebrating with you in the fall.
I want to thank our incredible staff at Hillcrest for all they've done for each other, the community and for students - in particular during this challenging school closure time. We have a very strong team here at Hillcrest.
To parents/guardians, thank you for supporting your children and the school through the ups and downs of the school year. You all deserve a pat on the back. Parenting is challenging enough, and with the added duty of home learning we can't thank you enough. Great job!
To our volunteers - we can't do it without you. Thank you to all of our volunteers who make a huge difference in many ways at the school
To students - we miss you all and can't wait to see you again in the fall. You have been brave, optimistic and have persevered through the challenges. You are resilient, and can overcome anything. Please take some time to HAVE FUN during the summer. But also, be safe.
We hope everyone has a wonderful summer.
On behalf of the staff,
K. Wilson
Updates -
1. We will continue to update you as new information comes from the Ministry and Board regarding the re-opening of schools
2. Tech return - tomorrow, June 26th from 9-4. Hillcrest School Tech Return.docx
3. Pizza refunds - the refund cheques for those who paid by cash or cheque were dropped off at the post office yesterday
4. Report cards - report cards will be arriving in the mail shortly. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions.
5. Personal belongings - all personal belongings that were not picked up at the school last week will remain at the school over the summer and be available to students when they return. We unfortunately do not have any more days for parents or students to retrieve items.
6. First day of school - we will post what the first day of school will look like in August.
7. New students or JKs looking to register for the fall - please send an email to alisha_sutherland@bwdsb.on.ca
Please reach out to me kevin_wilson@bwdsb.on.ca if you have any questions.
HUSKY Water Bottles and Mugs
Take a look at our new water bottles (Husky Hydration) and mugs. They are $5 each. Click
HERE to order and pay online.
Math Help
Is your son/daughter in grade 7 or 8? Get free math help online through TVO's
Mathify site, all you need to register your student is their OEN number. This is found on any report card.
All About PIC (Parent Involvement Committee)
Find out more from your
Parent Involvement Committee website (
article)
Headlice
Download the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit handout ...
here
Parent Engagement
Other Resources for Parents
What parents can do: Be a mentor, Be a coach, Be a guide ... Click
here
TumbleBooks
We are asking families to renew their Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library memberships. You will have access to Tumblebooks and many other resources included with your free membership.
Cyber Safety
Check out a great resource to help you and your kids become responsible digital citizens. Click
here for more information