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HAROLD HATCHER SCHOOL
October Newsletter 2014
Dear Harold Hatcher Parents and Guardians,
Principal Tom Code
Vice Principal Pam Alexander
School Hours
8:40 Doors Open for Student Entry
8:50 Classes Commence
10:05-10:20 am Recess
11:35-12:35 Lunch Dismissal
1:50-2:05 pm Recess
3:20 Dismissal
Office Hours
8:00—4:00
Student Absences
If your child will be absent from
school, or if you expect them to be
late for attendance, please call the
school office at 958-6880. You may
leave a message at this number 24
hours a day.
School Address
500 Redonda Street
Winnipeg, Mb
R2C 3T7
Tel: 958-6880
Fax: 224-4702
School Website
www.hh.retsd.mb.ca
It is with great pride and excitement that I write this letter of introduction
and welcome everyone back to school. To those new at Harold Hatcher I
would like to welcome you to our school and assure you that your child is in
caring capable hands. I feel honoured to be appointed Vice Principal of Harold Hatcher Elementary School. I bring with me 5 years of experience as a
guidance counsellor and 15 years of teaching experience in the early years.
It is my privilege to work with the students and alongside committed staff
and community members. We will work hard to ensure that deep lifelong
learning occurs for our students as we carry out our school mission and
school plan to improve literacy, numeracy and have a safe caring school and
learning environment. I have already observed engaging lessons being
taught, support for all learners and high levels of engagement from our students. It is our plan that every student will meet or exceed the expectations
and enjoy learning and attending school.
I believe that it is extremely important for me to be approachable and visible. I value relationships and hope that you will feel free to contact me with
any questions or concerns. My door is always open and I welcome your ideas and input. I believe that one of the strongest attributes of Harold Hatcher
School is our relationship and partnership with the community, and I plan to
foster that connection during this school year.
Thank you for the warm welcome and reception I have
already received and I look forward to a great year of
learning and friendship.
Sincerely,
Pam Alexander
Mark Your Calendars!
EARLY DISMISSAL
Wednesday November 5th 2:35
Friday December 20th 2:00 p.m.
NO SCHOOL
Friday October 10th
Monday October 13th
Friday October 24th
PEAK OF THE MARKET
PICK UP ON TUESDAY
OCTOBER 7TH
1:00 –7:00 PM IN THE
GYM
Medication
School personnel will be supportive of administering medication, but only
under strict guidelines and only when it is deemed essential to enable a
student to attend school. Before the school will administer any medication, parents are required to contact the school and complete all necessary forms and procedures. The understanding and cooperation of parents are important if the school is to effectively ensure the safety of all students.
Please remember that if your child requires medication while at school, it must be brought in
to the office. Children CANNOT carry medication in their bags while at school. All medication
remains in the office.
Emergency Information
A student data verification form was sent home with all students on the first day of school. Please
be sure to complete the verification form and update all contact information for your child(ren).
Additionally, if any of this information changes throughout the school year, please be sure to contact the office to have this information updated. We need to have current contact information on
hand in case of an emergency.
NO NUTS!!
Please remember we do not allow nut or products containing
nuts at school. We have many students that have SEVERE life
threatening allergies to nuts. Please remember this policy when you pack
snacks and lunches. Wowbutter is permitted, buy you must have the wow butter sticker on the food containing it or your child may not be permitted to consume it at school.
PAYMENTS IN EXACT AMOUNT PLEASE
It would be greatly appreciated if payments for milk program,
hot lunch, BBQ’s and other orders are made by cheque or EXACT CASH. We do not keep change in the office.
“Home time” Arrangements
In the interest of maximizing learning time in the classroom and keeping interruptions to a minimum,
please make home time arrangements (including school pick up times, play dates, appointments and
other arrangements) with your child(ren) before they leave for school in the morning.
Please write a note in their agenda if you are varying from routine so that the teacher is aware of
what is required at the end of the day, whether they are to go home with someone else, or to wait in
the office to be picked up. This will help eliminate confusion for the student and the staff, and will
be more efficient for everyone. Thank you!
BUSSED STUDENTS will automatically be placed on the bus at the end of the day unless arrangements have been made with enough notice. Please keep in mind, the office gets busier at the end of
the day and we cannot guarantee a message will get to your child at that time.
If circumstances arise that are beyond your control and your child should not take the bus, please
advise the office by noon.
MORNING ENTRY
While we are enjoying decent weather, we are asking all students to remain outside prior to
our morning entry. We are encouraging students to experience the benefits of fresh air and
exercise before a long winter with many indoor recess times and lunch hours. When the bell
rings at 8:40 a.m., students are to line up at their grade assigned doors where their teachers
will greet them.
We will be posting a sign on the Main Entrance doors of the school to communicate to parents and students those times when children can come into the Moon Room due to poor
weather conditions.
If you see a RED SIGN on the door, it is an OUTSIDE MORNING until the bell rings.
If you see a GREEN SIGN on the door, you are welcome to wait inside until the bell rings.
Please remember to dress your children appropriately for all weather.
Attendance Policy
If your child is absent, we count on you telephoning us…it is quicker and more
efficient than the school calling you.
Harold Hatcher School has an answering machine that will enable you to
call the school before school hours and leave a message regarding your
child’s absence. Our telephone number is 958-6880.
C O L D W EAT H ER G U I D E L I N ES F O R S C H O O L
Periodically, guidelines are requested by schools regarding when students should remain indoors during
extremely cold weather.
The following guidelines have been developed to assist schools in making these decisions.
USER GUIDELINES FOR SPECIFIC WINDCHILL
Windchill W/M2
-17ºC to -25ºC
Normal winter clothing generally adequate. Pleasant conditions for most
outdoor activities cease.
-25ºC to -27ºC
Warm winter clothing recommended. Most outdoor activities unpleasant
without facial protection. Exposed flesh will freeze with prolonged exposure. Shortened recess period may be warranted.
NOTE:
FOR WINDCHILLS LISTED BELOW, THE DECISION TO KEEP STUDENTS INDOORS IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRINCIPAL.
-27ºC to -34ºC
Warm clothing is essential. Facial protection is recommended. Outdoor
activities are not recommended. Exposed skin will freeze in 10-15
minutes. Indoor recess advised.
Below -34ºC
Facial protection essential. Extremely dangerous for outdoor activities or
travel. Avoid going outdoors unaccompanied. Skin will freeze in less than
10 minutes.
Below -42ºC
Conditions for outdoor travel such as walking becomes dangerous. Exposed skin
areas will freeze in minutes.
-windchill appears in forecasts at -25ºC
-windchill warnings issued at -40ºC
Weather Information: Phone 983-2050 (recording updated hourly) Environment
Canada Info Line for temperature and windchill factor.
Or
Internet Address: www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca
When The Cold Weather Comes…………
Weather information is available on radio and TV, at Environment Canada’s site
on the Internet at www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca or by calling Environment Canada at 983-2050.
Dressing for the Weather
Parents please help us ensure your child is warm when he/she goes out for recess and lunch breaks. The fresh air and time to exercise are important even
during winter months.
All children are required to go outside for all recesses including lunch recess unless the temperature reaches -27ºC or the wind chill reaches –27.
On cold days, before each recess, we will contact Environment Canada for accurate information about the temperature and the wind chill factor. Please do not
ask us to keep your child in at recess or lunch since all supervision is assigned
to the playground. A child who is too ill to go outside for recess should not be in
school.
PATROLS WEATHER GUIDELINES
-27 to - 34C Patrols will go on post for ten minutes. Warm clothing is essential. Facial protection is recommended.
-34 to -42C Patrols will go on post for five minutes. Warm clothing and facial protection is essential. Posts located more than a five minute walk from
school will not be patrolled.
Below -42C No student patrols on post.
About Us
Did You Know?
Harold Hatcher School offers a daily milk program
Student Population = 470
Classroom Teachers = 23
Resource Teachers = 3.5
Counselor = 1.0
Music Teachers = 1
Reading Recovery Teacher = 0.5
Phys. Ed. Teacher = 2.0
Library Clerk = 1
Educational Assistants = 14
Secretaries = 2.0
Principal = 1
Vice-Principal = 0.5
Grades K – 5
for students. If you are interested in purchasing milk
for your child, please fill out a milk order form.
These are available at school through your child’s
classroom teacher. The cost is $8.50 per sheet for
10 milk tickets. All students have a choice of chocolate or white milk each lunch hour. Your
child will have all the benefits of milk
plus the chance to win some cool milk
prizes.
OUR STAFF
Mr. T. Code– Principal
Mrs. P. Alexander –Vice Principal *
TEACHERS
Ms. M. Morrow—Kindergarten am/pm
Mrs. S. Evans — Kindergarten am
Mrs. L. Moyer — Kindergarten pm *
Mrs. M. Leuschen—Grade 1
Mr. L Crane —Grade 1
Mrs. Bracken — Grade 1
Mrs. Smith — Grade 1
Mrs. Barrie— Grade 1/2
Mrs. C. Wall — Grade 1/2
Ms. S. Dondo —Grade 2
Mrs. J. Stuve —Grade 2
Mrs. H. Westmacott — Grade 2*
Mrs. S. Giesbrecht — Grade 2/3
Mrs. L. Forrest — Grade 3
Mrs. K. Hadath — Grade 3
Ms. M. Spitula — Grade 3
Mrs. B. Papadopoulos — Grade 3
Ms. G. Nairn — Grade 3/4
Mrs. L. Romeo — Grade 4
Ms. S. Rempel —Grade 4
Mrs. L. Veryha —Grade 4/5
Mr. D. Cowan —Grade 5
Mr. R. Hogsden —Grade 5
Ms. N. Hrabi —Grade 5
Mr. K. Gough — Physical Education
Mrs. C. Paksoh —Physical Education
Ms. K. Hepworth — Music
Support Staff
Resource Department
Mrs. C Pakosh
Mrs. J. Penner*
Ms. K. Clarke
Mrs. J. Burns—Guidance Counsellor
Educational Assistants
Mrs. F. Bartmanovich
Mrs. G. Herchak
Mrs. M. Koziuk
Mrs. B. Larkins
Mrs. T. Mahood
Mrs. K. Offenloch
Mrs. S. Robidoux
Mrs. B. Smith *
Mrs. M. Surminski
Mrs. L. Zelinsky
Mrs. S. Conan—Speech/Language Educational Assistant
Ms. T. Fawcett– Early Numeracy
Mrs. T. Kettles – Community Connector
Mrs. D. Zawortny– Library Technician
Mrs. K. Little—Head Secretary
Mrs. D. Gottfried—Support Secretary
Mr. J. Tokar– Head Custodian
Mrs. J. Omiucke — Custodial Aid
Ms. S. Vandall– Custodial Aid
Mr. M. Rarog—Night Custodian
*New Staff
RENTS & VOLUNTEERS REMINDER
Harold Hatcher Lunch Zone Program is Hiring Part Time Supervisors.
The OFFICE SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST STOP when you enter the school building during the school day.
This minimizes disruptions to teachers during their teaching and keeps us accountable as to who is in
our building. All outside doors will be locked during the school day except for the front entrance.
Please use that entrance. If you are a VOLUNTEER, please remember, we need you to SIGN IN AT THE
OFFICE.
Harold Hatcher Lunch Zone Program is seeking part time lunch supervisors. You will be trained for 1 full week. Hours are 11:15—12:45 p.m..
You will be placed on our ‘SPARE LIST’. If you are interested, please
We are extremely happy to have volunteers that are willing to so freely give of their time, to support
contact
Florey at 204-222-1307. (leave a message if you get the machine)
our school community. We want you to feel welcomed. Stopping in at the office allows us to welcome
you in a personal way and it also ensures that we know of every- one who is in the building, should we
need to contact you or should we have to evacuate the school for any reason. We have VOLUNTEER
BADGES for you to wear when you are in the building. YOU ARE IMPORTANT!
Parents! We Need You!
Have you ever wondered what a perfect school and community would
look like? Well join the administration of Harold Hatcher School,
Mrs. Alexander and Mr. Code at the next Parent Council meeting on
Wednesday, October 8th at 6:30 to find out.
PARENTS & VOLUNTEERS REMINDER
The OFFICE SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST STOP when you enter the school building
during the school day. This minimizes disruptions to teachers during their
teaching and keeps us accountable as to who is in our building. All outside doors
will be locked during the school day except for the front entrance. Please use
that entrance. If you are a VOLUNTEER, please remember, we need you to SIGN
IN AT THE OFFICE.
We are extremely happy to have volunteers that are willing to so freely give of
their time, to support our school community. We want you to feel welcomed.
Stopping in at the office allows us to welcome you in a personal way and it also
ensures that we know of every- one who is in the building, should we need to
contact you or should we have to evacuate the school for any reason. We have
VOLUNTEER BADGES for you to wear when you are in the building. YOU ARE
IMPORTANT!
Questions about head lice
Who gets head lice?
Anyone can get head lice. Although parents are often embarrassed to find their children have
head lice, it is really a common problem throughout society. It is most common in places
where people work or play together for long periods of time,
such as classrooms and daycare centers.
Head lice are spread by:
Head to head contact with someone who has
head lice
Sharing things that are in direct contact with a
person’s hair such as combs, brushes, barrettes,
ribbons, caps, scarves, helmets, towels, pillows
and coats.
Children age 5-12 get lice more easily because their heads often touch when
they play together.
How do you prevent head lice?
Lice have trouble living in very short hair. Tie long hair back in a braid or pony
tail. This makes it harder for lice to crawl from one person to another.
Do not share things like pillows, caps, or hair accessories.
Keep children in separate beds on sleepovers. Change the sheets when a different person will be using them.
How can you prevent the spread of head lice?
Head lice can best be controlled through the cooperation of parents, teachers
and public health personnel.
Should your child contact head lice, please inform the school. An information
note will be sent to the whole class. This will encourage other parents to check
their children and assist with the spreading of the lice.
Regular inspection of your children’s scalps is best preventive measure. Teach
your children how head lice are spread and how to avoid them.
RIVER EAST FRENCH EXPOSURE
NURSERY SCHOOL CO-OP
Located in the Joseph Teres School, 131 Sanford Fleming Rd.
There is LIMITED SPACE available for the
Tuesday/Thursdays AFTERNOON CLASS
FOR 3 YEAR OLDS (born in 2011)
for the 2014/15 school year.
WE OFFER:
 An introduction to the French language.
 Qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Education
 Development of motor skills
 Self expression through games, art and songs.
 A safe and stimulating environment to develop independence and self confidence.
 The opportunity to establish leadership and to accept responsibilities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTRATION PLEASE CONTACT
Krisy @ co-chair@refens.com or call: 204-612-6896
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAM CONTENT PLEASE CONTACT
MICHELLINE LAMONTAGNE (TEACHER) AT 204-231-5796.
By email: Michelline@refens.com
www.refens.com
500 Redonda Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R2C 3T7
Principal – Tom Code
Vice Principal – Pam Alexander
Phone (204) 958-6880
Fax (204) 224-4702
Web Site – www.hh.retsd.mb.ca
E-mail – haroldhatcher@hh.retsd.mb.ca
Harold Hatcher Elementary School has embarked on a Breakfast Cart Program that
provides students each morning before the school day begins a healthy grab N go
Breakfast. Breakfast is widely recognized by health and education professionals as being
very important for children to help prepare them for the day ahead. The Breakfast Cart
provides mobile serving areas that not only provide a healthy meal to start the day but
also a friendly welcome from a caring adult. Since many of our students are bussed to
school this is a viable option. The Breakfast Cart involves children, parent volunteers,
care givers and the wider community to help improve the health and behaviours of
everyone involved.
The breakfast program requires volunteers, resources and financial support. Our
Breakfast Cart program will service approximately 150 children each day and requires a
significant amount of time to prepare and resources to purchase. Although sources of
funding are in place, it often is not enough to service the many students throughout the
school year. Donations of healthy, nut free items and/or cash from our community are
always an important part of our program.
In the interest of our children’s healthy eating program, your support is greatly
appreciated! Please feel free to contact; Ms. Tasha Kettles, Mr. Tom Code or Mrs. Pam
Alexander at (204) 958-6880 if you are interested in providing a financial contribution,
donation of healthy snacks (cereal, breakfast bars, raisins, etc.) or are interested in
learning more about getting involved.
Sincerely yours,
The Breakfast Cart Committee
Mr. Tom Code
Mrs. Alexander
Ms. Tasha Kettles
Ms. Jan Burns
Patrol Update
Currently we have 90 wonderful grade 4 and 5 patrols at Harold Hatcher. The street, bus
and kindergarten patrols have demonstrated responsibility and have kept our students safe
this month. They have received training and have earned their patrol card and vest.
Congratulations to Jordin, Drew, Alex and Fran for being nominated Street Patrol Captains. We would also like to recognize the following patrols for their hard work and reliability. Team A has done
a wonderful job of being on time and being responsible while on duty. Taylor has been recognized by the bus
drivers for the great job she has done getting kindergartens safely off the bus.
All patrols are invited to the School Patrol Movie on Saturday, October 11 at 9:30 at St. Vital. Children will need
to bring their patrol card and children will not be allowed to leave without a parent. Please see Mrs. Alexander or
Ms. Veryha if you have any questions or concerns.
HAROLD HATCHER IMPORTANT DATES
October
October
October
October
October
8
10
13
24
30
Parent Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. (staffroom)
Professional Development Day – No School for students
Thanksgiving - (No School)
Coordinated Day for all schools (SAGE) - No School for students
Picture Retakes
November 5
November 7
November 10
November 11
November 12
November 27
November 28
Divisional Early Dismissal for staff meetings - 2:35 p.m.
Remembrance Day Assembly
Coordinated Day for all schools – No School for students
Remembrance Day – No School
Parent Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Student Led Conferences Evening
Student Led Conferences a.m. - No School for students all day
December 10
December 11
December 15
December 19
December 23 –
January 4, 2014
Christmas Concerts K & 1 - 1:30 & 6:30
Christmas Concerts 2 & 3 - 1:30 & 6:30
Christmas Concerts 4 & 5 - 1:30 & 6:30
Last day of school before Christmas Break early dismissal 2:20 p.m.
January 5
January 14
January 14
First day of school in the new year - (Day 6)
Parent Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Divisional Early dismissal for staff meetings – 2:35 p.m.
February 2
February 11
February 16
February 18
Coordinated Day for all Schools No School for Students
Parent Council Meeting 6:30p.m.
Louis Riel Day - (No School)
Divisional Early Dismissal for staff meetings - 2:35 p.m.
March 11
March 13
March 26
March 27
March 27
March 30 – April 5
APRIL 6
April 8
April 15
April 24
Parent Council Meeting 6:30
Coordinated Day for all schools – No School for students
Student Led Conferences - Evening
Student Led Conferences a.m. - No School for students all day.
Last day of school before Spring Break
Spring Break
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AFTER SPRING BREAK (DAY 5)
Divisional Early dismissal for staff meetings – 2:35 p.m.
Parent Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Coordinated Day for all schools No School for students
May 13
May 13
May 18
Parent Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Divisional Early Dismissal for staff meetings - 2:35 p.m.
Victoria Day - (No School)
June 10
June 26
June 29
June 30
Parent Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Award assembly
Grade Five Farewell
Last day of school for the school year 2014 – 2015 early dismissal 2:20.
Christmas Break
Volunteering at Harold Hatcher
It has been said, “ it takes a community to raise a child.” That is what we are! As parents, caregivers,
educators, family and friends, we are all members of a diverse community and we all influence the
children around us. An important part of our community is our Volunteers.
As, a volunteer, you are assisting our staff in providing the best possible educational experience and
environment for each child in Harold Hatcher. Volunteering can be 1 hour, 1 afternoon, or 1 day a year;
it can be a donation of baked-goods for a class or sale or shoe boxes for a class project; any time is
valuable and appreciated.
There are a number of different ways to get involved at Harold Hatcher.
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Working with students (your child’s class or another)
Working with other parents and the community (Parent Council Activities)
Administrative Assistance (cutting or photocopying)
Helping with special events (movie nights, sporting events, bake sale)
Library assistance\Donating items that can be recycled in the school
**Please complete the following form and return it to the classroom teacher if
you are interested in receiving volunteer opportunities for the 2014-2015 School
year including Parent Advisory Council events and upcoming events at Harold
Hatcher. This information will be kept confidential and only used for school
information. **
*All volunteers must complete a Child Abuse Registry Form.
They are available at the school office, and can must be
accompanied with 2 pieces of ID.*
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INFORMATION – (Please print clearly)
Volunteer Name:_______________________________________________________
Child(ren):Name and Grade_______________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________________
Email Address:________________________________________________________
From the Gym…
Welcome Back! Students are off to a running start in September. Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 who were participating in the Cross-Country
Run Club prepared for the divisional “Turkey Trot” cross-country run at
Bird’s Hill Park on Tuesday, September 30th (Alternate date is Wednesday, October 8th). Congratulations to the group for their commitment and
effort to improve their fitness! Special thanks to the parents and grandparents who came out to run with us!
Many of the grade 1 & 2 students have been “racing” around the gym in the
“Mario Kart”, a running relay. What a great way to strengthen your heart muscle!
October promises to be an active month as well. The following activities are being offered to
Harold Hatcher students:
Mario Kart (continued): Gr. 1 & 2, @ short recesses
Benchball (a throwing/catching game): Gr. 3, 4,& 5, @ short recesses
Flag Football: Gr. 5, @ lunch recess
On Friday, September 26th Harold Hatcher had
their annual Terry Fox Run/Walk! To raise money for this cause we will had
a “Coins for Cancer” fundraiser drive. Thank you for your support.
Congratulations to the grade 5 students who signed up for our Phys. Ed.
leadership team. There is plenty for everyone to do! We are looking forward to working with you this year and appreciate your willingness to help
and take on a leadership role. It is our goal to provide you with opportunities and training to develop positive leadership skills.
Health Tip: Children need to be active for 60 minutes on most days of the
week to maintain good health and fitness. Activity can be accumulated
throughout the day, even in blocks of time as short as 15 minutes. Get out
together and walk the dog or enjoy a playground at the school or a park!
Yours in Physical Activity,
Mrs. Pakosh & Mr. Gough
~ Phys. Ed. Intramural and Club Calendar October 2014 ~
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Fri
2
3
Gr. 5 Flag Football @ 12:05
6
7
8
5
9
Gr.1 Tag Games@10:05 Gr.2 Tag Games@10:05 Gr. 3 Bench Ball @ 10:05
4
Gr. 5 Flag Football @ 12:05
4
5
Sat
6
10
11
Gr. 4 Bench Ball @ 10:05
Co-ordinated Day
No School For Students
Gr. 5 Flag Football @ 12:05
Gr. 5 Flag Football @
12:05
12
13
14
Thanksgiving
No School
3
2
1
15
5
4
16
17
18
Gr. 3 Bench Ball @ 10:05
Gr.4 Bench Ball @ 10:05
Gr.1 Tag Games@10:05 Gr. 5 Flag Football
Tournament @ East Side
Gr.2 Tag Games@10:05 Eagles Field
1
6
19
20
21
2
22
23
Gr.2 Tag Games @ 10:05
Gr.4 Bench Ball @ 10:05
3
24
25
Co-ordinated Day
No Classes (SAGE)
Gr. 1 Tag Games @ 1:50
Gr.3 Bench Ball @ 1:50
4
26
27
5
28
6
29
Jungle Gym
1
30
2
31
Notes:
Halloween Gym
3
4
5
6
1
The Math Corner
Tips and Tools for Parents
10 Tips to help your child with math
Tips for kindergarten to grade 3
1. Counting can be fun and entertaining. Sing counting songs such as "One, Two Buckle My Shoe". Your
local librarian can recommend fun counting books. Play Hopscotch – it's a counting game! There are lots of
games where you count, such as Snakes and Ladders, Dominoes, Crazy Eights and Candyland®.
Computers + math = fun. There are great computer games available for math – ask your librarian or check
out your local computer store. Make sure they are "parent approved". There are also super websites that
have fun math games, such as TVOKids, or do an Internet search for other sites.
1. Start Easy and Work Up! Once they have got the hang of counting by 1s, introduce skip counting, such
as counting by 2s and 5s.
2. Use household items for counting practice. Practise adding and subtracting with objects found
around your house like spoons or pots and pans. When they've become good at these skills, move on to simple multiplication.
3. Tap into your child's curiosity. Go on a number hunt together and discover places where numbers are
used such as a clock, TV, computer keyboard, calendar, telephones and licence plates.
4. Use everyday activities. Your child's world is filled with everyday math problems that can be solved.
For example, "There are four people in our family and we each need a knife and a fork to eat dinner. How
many knives and forks do we need to set the table?"
5. Kitchens can be math zones. Bake some muffins or cookies and ask your child to help you measure out
the ingredients. It may be a bit messy but it's fun family time and there's nothing like a fresh cookie as a
reward. Have math fridge magnets available so children can start making number patterns and doing simple
math problems.
6. Predict and compare. Start to measure and estimate things like how far it is from the driveway to the
house or how long a trip will take and then measure and compare the actual time it takes.
7. Talk about time. The concept of time can be hard to grasp. Talk to your kids about
minutes and hours. Then get them to try counting days and weeks – for example how many
"sleeps" until the weekend or a visit to a friend or relative.
8. Identify geometric shapes and sizes. Play "I Spy". Instead of looking for words beginning with a letter, look for different colours or shapes and count the number you find
in the room.
9. Talk about time. The concept of time can be hard to grasp. Talk to your kids about
minutes and hours. Then get them to try counting days and weeks – for example how many
"sleeps" until the weekend or a visit to a friend or relative.
10. Identify geometric shapes and sizes. Play "I Spy". Instead of looking for words beginning with a letter, look for different colours or shapes and count the number you find
in the room.
October 2014
Sun
Mon
5
6
Tue
Wed
7
Thu
Fri
Sat
9
10
11
8
NO SCHOOL
COORDINATED
DAY
PAC 6:30 p.m.
12
13
NO SCHOOL
14
HOT LUNCH DAY
15
Grade 5 Flag Football
KE
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Vision and Hearing Screening K, 1,3,5
24
NO SCHOOL
COORDINATED
DAY
25
26
27
28
29
30
Field Trip to Aviation
Museum Gr. 3, 2/3 and
3/4
Picture Retakes
31
Picture Retakes
November 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Remembrance Day
Assembly
8
13
14
15
EARLY
DISMISSAL
2:35
2:35
9
10
NO CLASSES
COORDINATED DAY
11
NO SCHOOL
REMEMBRANCE
DAY
12
16
17
18
19
20
Patrols to Wheelies
6:45-11:45
21
WSO performance p.m.
22
23
24
25
26
27
Student Led
Conferences p.m.
28
Student Led
Conferences a.m.
NO SCHOOL
29
30
PAC 6:30 p.m.
Bus Loop and Parking at Harold Hatcher
We know that parking and dropping off your child(ren) at Harold
Hatcher can be very challenging with the lack of parking and drop off
areas surrounding our school.
Unfortunately, we have no easy solution but we did want you to know when it was okay
to use our bus loop for drop off and pick up.
The bus loop will be closed to any vehicle, except the school buses, in the morning between 8:15 – 8:45 and in the afternoon between 3:15 – 3:45 every day. There will also be a
short time over the lunch hour when our Kindergarten students are picked up and
dropped off that it will be closed as well. You will be able to easily recognize that the bus
loop is closed because we will have pylons blocking the entrance of the bus loop. When
the pylons are not blocking the entrance you are able to use the bus loop to drop off your
child(ren). However, no vehicle should enter the bus loop if there is a school bus already
in the loop, pylons or not. Please do not park and leave your vehicle in the bus loop as it is
only for quick drop off and pick up.
If the bus loop happens to be closed, you can still drop off your child(ren) on Redonda
Street in front of the school. If you are dropping off your child(ren) in front of the school
or if they are walking from Paulley Drive, please remind them to cross the bus loop on the
painted crosswalk monitored by our student patrols. There are many side streets where
you may park if you prefer to walk your child into the school as well. Please remember to
abide by the no stopping, no parking signs that are posted by the City of Winnipeg.
The bus loop is one way only and vehicles should enter the south end of the loop – the
one closest to the crosswalk on Redonda.
Our street patrols have been working hard to provide a safe crossing for your child(ren).
When dropping off your child(ren) please avoid the Bramwell crosswalk area so that our
patrols have a clear view of the traffic.
In order to avoid congestion and potentially dangerous situations, please refrain from using the staff parking lot between 8:15-8:40 and 3:15-3:45. We have more than 40 staff
members trying to park their cars at that time, so it becomes a real safety concern for you
and your children. Please do not block cars that are parked in a stall.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to keep our students safe amongst the flow of traffic
around our school. If you have any suggestions for us regarding our parking please contact Mrs. Alexander or Mr. Code.