Holland Road Elementary’s Remembrance Day Ceremony: Remembrance Day holds an important place in our schools as it provides a meaningful opportunity for our students to learn about the sacrifices made by veterans and all those who have served in times of conflict. Through ceremonies, discussions and creative projects, we demonstrate respect and gratitude for the freedoms Canadians enjoy. Observing Remembrance Day also helps students connect with Canada’s history and reinforces the values of peace, tolerance and community responsibility.
We will be having a Remembrance Day Assembly on Monday at 10:00 and students are invited to wear their uniforms if they are in Sparks, Embers, Guides, Beavers or Cubs.
We are looking for a family who is attending the Remembrance Day Service at the Waverley Cenotaph or Windsor Junction Cenotaph to lay our school wreath. Please let us know if you are interested.
Scholastic Book Fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.ca/bf/hollandroadelemschool4 The Book Fair will run from December 2–4, and we’re looking for volunteers to help! Please consider when you might be available and let us know.
- Tuesday, Dec. 2: Students will shop during the school day.
- Wednesday, Dec. 3 (5:00–7:00 p.m.) and Thursday, Dec. 4 (1:00–3:00 p.m.): The fair will be open for parents to shop during Student Progress Conferences.
Planning for Inclement Weather: Did you know? HRCE takes great care when making the decision to alter the regular operations of schools and school buses in the event of severe or inclement weather. It is HRCE’s goal to communicate any changes to the regular operations of schools and/or buses as close to 6:00 a.m. as possible. An announcement could be:
- All schools are delayed in opening by two hours and bus pickups are delayed by two hours; or
- All schools are open, but some or all busses are not operating for the day; or
- Some schools (either individually or by family) are closed for the day; or
- All schools are closed for the day.
If weather deteriorates, or is forecasted to worsen throughout the morning, an 11:00 a.m. announcement could be:
- Bussed students will be picked up two hours earlier than their regular dismissal time; and
- Walking students will be dismissed at their regularly scheduled lunch hour.
How will I find out?
- By email to the addresses in PowerSchool
- By text message, if you have opted-in. If you aren’t sure if you have opted-in, text Y to the following number: 978338
- On the HRCE website
- On Instagram
It’s important to always have a plan in place for childcare in the event of any cancellation. Please remember: As a parent or guardian you always have the choice of whether or not to send your child to school.
For more information on how HRCE manages during inclement weather, visit hrce.ca/families/cancellations.
Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 10 – Remembrance Day Assembly
Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day – No School
Nov. 12 – PTA meeting 6:00
Nov. 21– Assessment & Evaluation Day – No School
Dec 1-5 – Scholastic Book Fair (More info to come)
Dec. 2 – Report cards emailed home
Dec. 3 – Progress Conferences 5:00-7:00
Dec. 5 – Professional Learning am/ Progress Conferences 1:00-3:00 – No School
Dec. 17 – Holiday Concert (Snow Date Dec. 18)
Your Admin Team,
Kellie West & Diana Trider