Northumberland Hills Public School, School Council

Hey Families, You may have seen an email from KPR this week asking for you to complete one (1) Information and Communication Release Form per child that is enrolled at NHPS. To help protect staff and families this form is electronic this school year. The Information and Communication Release form can be found here: https://forms.gle/akPbF4W7dVRutHzq9 #nhps #thehillsps #nhpsstorm #kprschools #KPRisAwesome #WeAreKPR

Wishing all of our NHPS staff and families a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. See you Tuesday!!

INDOOR SHOES REQUIRED With the weather changing it is now time to send indoor shoes for students. will be left in the hallway at the end of each day outside the classroom. Don't forget to label shoes, if you need labels we are running a Mabel's Labels fundraiser. Info

LIVE AT NHPS: Mrs. Redfern's class learned how to solve for linear growing patterns using a table of values. Now they are graphing their equations! Keep up the good work!!!

VIRTUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (VES) REGISTRATION REMINDER If you would like to move your child from in-school to online learning, please start the process by speaking with the principal. ... Families will need to register by October 23 if they wish their children to make the change on the next available start date of Monday, November 2. Families who wish their children to switch to online classes on Monday, November 30 will need to register between November 2-20. Please note that this process will not occur in December.

PICTURE DAY is TOMORROW (Retake Day Thursday, November 5). Students will be given a Portrait ID and Access Code on picture day to order picture packages directly from www.mylifetouch.ca A reminder there will be no class photos taken this year, individual shots only. #nhps #thehillsps #nhpsstorm #kprschools #KPRisAwesome #WeAreKPR #staysafe #lifetouch #pictureday

Don't Forget PICTURE DAY is this Friday, October 9 (Retake Day Thursday, November 5). Students will be given a Portrait ID and Access Code on picture day to order picture packages directly from www.mylifetouch.ca A reminder there will be no class photos taken this year, individual shots only. Lifetouch has produced a about how Picture Day will look this year. If you have an opportunity before picture day to watch this video with students it would be helpful.... #nhps #thehillsps #nhpsstorm #kprschools #KPRisAwesome #WeAreKPR #staysafe #lifetouch #pictureday

What happens when a child becomes ill at school If a student becomes ill at school, parents/guardians are contacted to pick them up and given a letter stating that it is very important to contact their health care provider or COVID Assessment Centre for guidance and follow their recommendations. If COVID testing is not recommended because your primary health care provider has diagnosed that the symptoms are not due to COVID-19, please keep your child home until... symptoms have been resolved for 24 hours If testing is recommended, please take your child for testing and keep them home until the test result is received and symptoms have been resolved. NOTE: Ill students cannot take the bus home Questions and comments should be directed to the Principal by calling the office at 905-344-7316 :-) #nhps #thehillsps #nhpsstorm #kprschools #KPRisAwesome #WeAreKPR #StaySafe #StoptheSpread

A heartfelt thank you to all of the teachers who spend their time, energy and love to care for and educate our children. Happy World Teacher's Day #nhps #thehillsps #nhpsstorm #kprschools #KPRisAwesome #WeAreKPR #worldteachersday

NEWSLETTER ~ Week of October 5 Below you will find information and updates for the week of October 5. A reminder that staff and students should stay home if they are not feeling well. Please self-screen every day ... Questions and comments should be directed to the school office by calling 905-344-7361. #nhps #thehillsps #nhpsstorm #kprschools #KPRisAwesome #WeAreKPR #staysafe

VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING: A reminder to support NHPS through our first virtual fundraiser. Please share with family and friends.

COMMUNITY DONATION REQUEST The 26th Annual Salvation Army Coats for Kids is HAPPENING NOW Drop off your donation (in clear plastic bags) of child size coats, snow pants, boots, , and hats through to Friday, October 9. Drop off location and information can be found ... #nhps #thehillsps #nhpsstorm #kprschools #KPRisAwesome #WeAreKPR #CoatsForKidsNorthumberland

Health Unit COVID-19 Screening Tool Update DYK: The Ontario Government has a new online COVID-19 screening tool to help parents decide if their child is or isn’t well enough to attend school. Learn more: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/ #nhps #thehillsps #nhpsstorm #kprschools #KPRisAwesome #WeAreKPR #HKPRDHU #StaySafe #StoptheSpread