January is proving to be a very snowy month! Please pack an extra pair of socks and mittens in your child’s backpack, just in case they are needed.
Today, Earth Rangers visited our school for a game show style presentation that focused on environmental and eco-related challenges. Our students were highly engaged and participated wholeheartedly. At dinner tonight, ask your child to share one thing they learned from the assembly.
A special thank you to Ms. Jelinski for organizing this wonderful opportunity.
HEARING AND VISION SCREENING
The clinic will be at Pineview on January 29th, 2026. Register before January 27th using this link:
https://form.jotform.com/253488223297264
**A fee of $25.00 is collected to help offset the cost of bringing this clinic to the school.
Why Screening Matters:
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Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear problems and one of the best ways to prevent hearing loss is early detection of middle ear function issues.
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Vision issues are common in children, so early detection is crucial for their healthy development and academic success.
For more information and to address all your questions and concerns, please visit our website at www.schoolscreeningassociation.ca.
TERRA COTTA COOKIES
Cookie sales for Term 2 are open. Please place your orders on School Cashless by January 20th, 2026. $2.00 per cookie. All proceeds will be supporting our Science and Math programming.
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February 3rd - Heart
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March 3rd - Chocolate Chip
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April 7th - Butterfly
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May 5th - Chocolate Chip
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June 2nd - Terra Cotta "Ice Dogs" - Ice cream cookie sandwich ($2.50)
OUT OF AREA TRANSFER REQUESTS (2026-2027) - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Students looking to attend a school other than their home school can do so by completing an Out of Area Transfer Request Application. Applications are being accepted from Jan. 5 - Feb. 27, 2026 and can be submitted to your home school.
Please note that not all schools are open for transfer requests. For a list of open schools and to obtain a copy of the application, visit the HDSB website: https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/transfer-schools-within-the-hdsb/
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPEN
Do you have a child starting school in September 2026? Registration is underway for Kindergarten in the HDSB!
The HDSB’s Kindergarten program provides children with a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success by developing curiosity, problem-solving and early literacy and math skills in a welcoming environment.
Parents/guardians can register online or in-person. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/8wnn9uv9
Contact Ms. Orton with any registration related questions ortona@hdsb.ca
SUPPLY STUDENT SUPERVISOR
We are currently looking for Supply Student Supervisors during both of our Nutrition Breaks. The role of a Student Supervisor is to support students during breaks, and be able to respond appropriately when issues arise. The Student Supervisor will need to quickly learn who to communicate with and when to seek assistance from a teacher or administrator to resolve identified issues. If interested, please contact Ms. Orton (ortona@hdsb.ca) for an application form or more information. Thank you for your consideration.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Our next School Council meeting will take place on Monday April 13th at 5:30 pm, in our staffroom.
Upcoming Notable Dates:
Jan 26th PA Day - No school for students
Jan 27th Tree Groups K-5
Jan 29th Hearing and Vision Screening
Feb 2nd Groundhog Day
Feb 12th Dance-a-Thon
Feb 13th PA Day - No school for students
Feb 14th Valentine’s Day
Feb 16th Family Day - School Closed
Feb 17th Friday Schedule - Reports go home
Feb 17th Ramadan
Feb 17th Shrove Tuesday
Feb 18th Monday Schedule
Mar 8th Daylight Savings -clocks spring forward
Mar 16th Beginning of March Break
Have a great weekend, Panthers!
Ms. Milena Dobric
Principal
“Panthers care, Panthers learn, Panthers grow, Together!”