Glenwood Special Day School!

November 3, 2011

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Most families have received “proofs” from the school pictures taken a number of weeks ago. What wonderful pictures they are. If I may take a moment to commend the gentleman who takes our pictures year after year, I’d like to do so. Bruce has been doing our pictures for Lifetouch for a number of years. The patience with which he approaches the task, the time that he devotes to getting the best possible picture of students, and the wonderful pictures that are produced are absolutely incredible. You would not believe the number of pictures he takes in order to get some of the amazing pictures that are sent home to our families. Thank-you Life Touch, and thank-you, Bruce!

PHOTO RETAKES - Having said all of that, I’d like to give you a reminder that picture retakes will take place on November 8 at Glenwood.

November 18 is an Interview Day!

We would like to encourage you to take some time to respond to the invitation given by your child’s teacher to talk about your child’s program and progress. There will be no school for students on Friday, November 18.

School CounciL News!

*The FundScrip gift card program has begun! Forms were sent home last week and are due back at school this Friday Nov. 4.

*Our annual Fundraising Golf Tournament has been set for Monday June 11, 2012...Save the date andgive potential sponsors a "heads up"!

*There are two policies under review at the HWDSB. Please visit www.hwdsb.on.ca fordetails and to provide your opinion and feedback; the Nutrition Policy (deadline for feedback isDec. 5, 2011)

andthe Assessment, Evaluation & Reporting policy (deadline for feedback is Nov. 3, 2011)

Please consider joining us for our next meeting; Wed. Nov. 9 at the school at 7pm. We welcome new members and alwaysneed extrahands to help with planning and events! Thank you for your support in making Glenwood so special for our students! The Glenwood School Council

TARA’s CORNER -

The Rick Hansen Foundation is excited to introduce the Global Accessibility Map! This web-based tool allows consumers to rate and review buildings and public spaces in terms of accessibility, similar to the consumer reviews commonly found on travel websites. Check out www.rickhansen.com/accessibility for all the details and a link to the tool. We want your feedback! Help us populate the database and make a difference in your community!

The Rick Hansen relay is coming through Hamilton November 12 -13. It is the 25th anniversary.

BUS BITS!

Remember to contact the bus company regarding absences: ATTRIDGE – 905-690-2632

CALEDONIA – 905-692-4488

Events Calendar/Dates for 2011 – 2012 (revised Nov. 2, 2011)

(* = events that are ongoing throughout the year). Additional activities and events will be added throughout the year and some dates may need to be changed.

November
Nov. 3 & 17 / Staff Meeting – Possible dates
Nov. 5/6 / Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night! (Spring Ahead-Fall Back)
Nov. 8 / Picture Retake Day
Nov. 9 / School Council – 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 11 / Remembrance Day
Nov. 18 / Professional Activity Day – Communicate student achievement to engage parents. (Parent interview day)
Nov. 25 / Newsletter Submissions to B. Pottier
December / There will be a Christmas Food Collection – details to come
Dec. 6 / Sackville Hill Seniors Sing at Glenwood
Dec. 8 / Shopping Spree (tentatively)
Dec. 14 / School Council – 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 2 & 16 / Staff Meeting – Possible dates
Dec. 14 / Christmas Lunch
Dec. 23 / Last day before the Christmas Break

January

Jan. 9 / First Day of School after Christmas Break
Jan. 9 / Newsletter Submissions for January Newsletter
Jan. 11 / School Council – 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 19 / Staff Meeting
January 23 / Professional Activity
January 26 / Newsletter Submissions to B. Pottier for Feb. Newsletter
February
Feb. 3 & 17 / Staff Meeting
Feb. 8 / School Council – 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 14 / Valentines Assembly – Dance
Feb. 17 / PD Day -Provincial Priority Day Activities
Feb. 21 / Newsletter Submissions to B. Pottier for March Newsletter
Feb. 29 / This is a Leap Year – we get an extra day!
March
Mar. 1 or 22 / Staff Meeting – possible dates
Mar. 7 / School Council – 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 12 – 16 / March Break
Mar. 26 / Newsletter Submissions to B. Pottier for April Newsletter

April

April 6 & 9 / Good Friday & Easter Monday
Apr. 11 / School Council – 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 19 / Staff Meeting – possible dates
April 25 / Administrative Assistants Day
April 26 / Newsletter Submissions to B. Pottier for May Newsletter

May

May 3 & 17 / Staff Meeting
May 9 / School Council – 7:00 p.m.
Sackville Hill Seniors Choir
May 21 / Victoria Day Week End
May 24 / Newsletter Submissions to B. Pottier for June Newsletter

June

June 7 & 21 / Staff Meeting
June 8 / PD Day
June 13 / School Council – 7:00 p.m.
June / Glenwood’s Annual Golf Tournament
June 27 / Graduation
June 28 / Awards Assembly – Last Day for students
June 29 / Professional Activity Day

DO WE HAVE ALL OF YOUR PHONE NUMBERS… JUST IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY?

Remember: COMMUNICATION with the OFFICE

Please be sure that you have the school phone number readily available. If we need to be aware of a situation regarding your child, call us. If your child is absent or will be coming from or going to “Alternative Care” let us know. Calls regarding absences can be made between 8:00 and 8:45 a.m.

Glenwood’s Phone Number is: 905-525-2140

Please note that when you call, your child’s teacher may not be able to come to the phone immediately to speak with you. The class is his or her first responsibility and getting to a phone may not be possible. However, we welcome your call. Teachers will make an effort to get back to you as soon as possible.

It takes a special person, with patience and wisdom to share, to unlock the treasure awaiting within children everywhere!

K. Muldoon, Principal

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100 MAIN STREET WEST, HAMILTON, ON L8P 1H6 TEL.: 905.527.5092 FAX: 905.521.2544 www.hwdsb.on.ca

S t u d e n t s A c h e v i n g T h e i r F u l l P o t e n t i a l !