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100 Biscayne Blvd.,
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Michael Grieve
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Friday, October 20, 2017
To the parents/guardians of «First_Name»«Last_Name»
We hope that this E-bulletin will provide you with insight into your child’s experience at school as well as an update of your child’s attendance.
This week you will receive an electronic printout of your child’s attendance for this month. Absences, as well as any tardiness, will be contained in the report. We know that student attendance is directly related to student achievement and appreciate your support in this matter.Also in the bulletin will be information about any upcoming events for parents. Please let us know if your email address changes.
If you have any questions, please email your child’s vice-principal: for students with surnames A – K, or for students with surnames L – Z.
Take your Kids to Work Day - Wednesday, November 1
Since 1994, Take Our Kids to Work has grown from a regional program into a nation-wide project involving 400,000 Grade 9 students and over 75,000 workplaces. Based on such strong support for Take Our Kids to Work, we expect that even more students and workplaces will participate. The form and letter were distributed last week to students in period 1, and are available on our website.
Learning first-hand about work and a range of career opportunities is an integral part of the curriculum.
Take Our Kids to Work will provide opportunities for our Grade 9 students to:
  • see their parents in different roles and responsibilities and understand what they do to support the family
  • develop a closer dialogue with their parents or another caring adult.
  • enhance their understanding of individual jobs in the context of a diverse working community
  • recognize the importance of continuous learning in pursuing career opportunities
  • see the realities and demands of the workplace, and
  • understand the importance of staying in school.
For more information, please contact visit
KHS Spirit Wear
Show your Cougar pride with Cougar wear! Go online to order your Hoodies, track pants, t-shirts, hats and more. Don't delay, the faster you get your order in the faster you can be sporting all the newest styles. Head to schoolwear.ca/KHS for more information, or contact Mr. Black at
"We Scare Hunger!” Food Drive
KHS is hosting afood drive to contribute to the our local food bank and raise awareness of the root causes ofhunger.We are encouraging students and staff to bring in an non-perishable food item during the month of October for the Georgina food bank.
The homeroom with the most items brought in by October 31 will win a catered breakfast for their class!
KHS Spring Production Audition
Gain confidence, meet new people, work on your communication skills, and be part of something really exciting. Join our spring theatre production and let your creative side take over! This is an amazing opportunity for students to be part of something life changing! We are looking for team players who are dedicated and are passionate about creating a spectacular performance.
We are seeking Actors, Singers, Dancers and crew members. Pick up an audition package from the Dance & Drama bulletin board, or see Mrs. A. Miller, Mr. Knowles or Mme. Brunet for more information.
Auditions are on October 23.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 / Peer Mentor training
Mr. Anderson, Ms. Jaswell, Mr. Vultaggio and students to the Toronto Zoo, all day
Guidance visits Grade 12 classes period 1
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 / Drumming Workshop at SDHS, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Guidance trip to the Enercare Centre, Toronto, 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
After School Math program, 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Thursday, October 26, 2017 / Ms. A. Miller, Ms. DeMille, Mr. Knowles, Ms. Sebastian and Mr. Shore and students to the AGO, Toronto, 8:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Guidance visits Grade 12 classes period 1
KHS Bandfest
Friday, October 27, 2017 / Guidance visits Grade 12 classes period 1
Saturday, October 28, 2017 / OUIT Robotics Competition
Wednesday, November 01, 2017 / Take your Kids to Work Day
Grade 8 visits to Keswick High School
Thursday, November 02, 2017 / Remembrance Day assembly
November 6 – 10, 2017 / November Break –Early Start Schools Calendar
Athletic Teams and Clubs:
Name / Coach(es)/teacher(s) / Date/Location/time
Environmental Council / Mr. Shore / Contact
Peer Mentors / Ms. K. Simpson / Contact
Jr. Girls Basketball / Mr. Black and Ms. Ross / Oct. 23 at Huron Heights S.S., 4:45 p.m.
Oct. 27 vs. OLL, 4:00 p.m.
Cross Country Team / Ms. Manning / Oct. 25 at Boyd Conservation Area, 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Jr. Boys Tier 2 Soccer / Ms. Daniels and Mr. Hotic / Oct 23 vs. OLL, 2:50 p.m.
Oct. 24 at Bill Hogarth S.S., 2:30 p.m.
Student Council / Ms. A. Smith and Mr. Lewington / Contact
Volleyball / Mr. Lundrigan / Oct. 24 at Sacred Heart C.H.S., 2:30 p.m.
Homework Club / Ms. Kent / Monday – Thursday, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Community Involvement Opportunities:
There are many new community involvement opportunities available, please contact our Guidance office more details. Students are reminded that they should be receiving pre-approval bfore they proceed.
Community Involvement Hours:
«First_Name»«Last_Name»has completed «Community_Servi»hours of Community Involvement. Information regarding Community Involvement opportunities can be found on the bulletin board inside the Guidance Office. Community Involvement tracking forms, and a “Getting it Right” tip sheet, are also located in the Guidance Office. Students are reminded to have the “School Approval” section initialed by Guidance personnel before starting the activity. If you have any questions, please contact the Guidance Department at (905) 476-0933, extension 1086.
Helpful Attendance Information:
Type of Absence / Parent/Guardian Responsibility
Absent for a Full Day / Phone the school with a valid reason the same day, or send a note upon your child’s return. Student reports to the Attendance Office prior to the start of the school day to receive an admit slip.
If the absence is approved (phone call or note) before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the absence, this will appear in the system and the student does not need to report to the Attendance Office for an admit slip.
Absent for One or More Classes / Phone with a valid reason, or send a note with the student, indicating the time of absence.
Signing Out/In During the Day / Student signs out in the Attendance Office with a note from the parent/guardian. Student must sign back in upon return, regardless of the time of day.
In the Event of an Emergency / Contact the office as soon as possible.
For safety reasons, students who have signed out must leave the building as they will not be directly supervised.
Attendance Report:
The attendance report below includes all lates and absences for this month, fromMonday, October 16, 2017 toThursday, October 19, 2017
Please note: The mid-semester and final report cards are the official documents for reporting attendance. Students and/or their parents can pick up a detailed attendance report from the Attendance Office. This report lists the dates and reasons for each absence.
Course / Period / Teacher / Total
Absences / Total
Lates
«Course_A» / «Period_A» / «Teacher_Last_A» / «Absence_A» / «Lates_A»
«Course_B» / «Period_B» / «Teacher_Last_B» / «Absence_B» / «Lates_B»
«Course_C» / «Period_C» / «Teacher_Last_C» / «Absence_C» / «Lates_C»
«Course_D» / «Period_D» / «Teacher_Last_D» / «Absence_D» / «Lates_D»
«Course_E» / «Period_E» / «Teacher_Last_E» / «Absence_E» / «Lates_E»
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