April is here! So that means Spring has sprung... right?????

Lots of fun stuff happening at Hawkwood School this month, regardless of the weather.

April 3-12th - Read-a-thon! Reading is what? FUNDAMENTAL! 

*From The Child Mind Institute: Reading builds essential language, vocabulary, and literacy skills while strengthening cognitive development, empathy, and emotional regulation. It fosters a strong parent-child bond, improves concentration, and stimulates imagination. Daily reading prepares children for academic success by establishing routines, enhancing comprehension, and encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Wowzee!

Our Read-a-thon puts some energy and motion behind reading for those that may not love it yet, and encourages those that already love to read, to track their accomplishments. For more info, prizes and pledge forms, click this link: Read-a-Thon info & forms

April 8th - Class Photo Day :)

April 10th - Dress as your favourite book character day! 

April 15th - Subway Fun Lunch! Subway Fun Lunch (click here to order)

Volunteers needed: Volunteer for Fun Lunch (So easy!)

April 17th: Kernels Fun Snack at recess! (order through the healthy hunger link above :)

April 23rd: The Spoktacularily Late, Halfway to Hallowe'en Dance! 6-8pm we're gonna boogie in our Halloween finest, come join us for the annual Halloween Dance in APRIL?!?! That's right! We're only 6 months behind, or ahead...depending on how you look at it... but that won't stop us from the most fun, danciest, boogiest, ghouliest night of the year!

DETAILS:

FHSS & School Council are excited to present our April BOO-LS Halfway to Halloween spring dance! 

We were sad we could not have our annual dance in October so we decided to still have it just Spooktacularly late this year!

Are you ready for the Halfway Halloween Family Dance?!

April 23rd at 6-8pm. 

 Tickets can be Pre-ordered $5/person or $20/family at www.healthyhunger.com

 Tickets at the door are $7/person or $25/family

Please have a printed proof of purchase ready to show at the door

 ALL children must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

Come in your best costume (no weapons), groove to the DJ and enjoy the $1 and $2 concession. 

We can’t do it alone! 

Sign up to Volunteer 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4AAFAD2CA7F49-62635674-hawkwood

Donate individually wrapped treats, mini chip bags, snacks (Granola bars, fruit snacks, mini Candy bars etc. ) Glow Sticks & bottled water by Friday April 17th

Friends of Hawkwood School Society needs you!

What IS this society and why do they keep bothering me?!!

Friends of Hawkwood School Society is a separate, volunteer-run group that focuses on fundraising and financial support for the school.

The Society organizes fundraisers (like fun lunches, book sale donations, dances, casino, etc...) & then uses those for school enhancements such as resources, technology, experiences, and special projects that benefit students.

At the end of this year, some of our team is leaving and we need to replace them. If we cannot fill spots on Society, we cannot legally form a society. And if we cannot form a society we cannot fundraise. So no more dances, sports day, field trip subsidies, tech for classrooms, etc... 

NO SOCIETY = NO EXTRA $$ FOR HAWKWOOD SCHOOL

You don't need to have experience or have special skills. All that is required are team players who like to learn, laugh and make things happen together! We're looking for good folks with good vibes for the following positions:

Society Open Spots:

President

Vice President

Casino Team (2)

Fundraising Team (2)

Fun Lunch Team (2)

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF POSITIONS: Society Positions Info

Join us at our next meeting May 5th, 6:30pm at the school library and shoot us an email at hawkwoodsociety@gmail.com.

Take care & Happy Spring? April!

Hawkwood Council & Friends of Hawkwood School Society

 Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

Happy December, everyone! As we settle into our winter wonderland and head toward the holiday season, we’d love for you to join us for Movie Night on Thursday, December 18th, 6-8pm (doors open 5:45pm).

Thank you to everyone who voted on Facebook and Instagram — the winning movie is The Grinch (2018)!  Come enjoy an evening of festive family fun! Head on over to HEALTHY HUNGER to order food & get your tickets.

 

And speaking of Healthy Hunger, our next Fun Lunch is on December 10th & it's Boston Pizza! Click the link to order: Healthy Hunger. 

A friendly reminder about drop-off and pick-up safety.

We know mornings can be hectic, especially with a school as busy as ours. However, the same road safety rules that apply everywhere else also apply around Hawkwood School. 

Please help us keep students safe by remembering:

• No U-turns on roadways between intersections/ while unsafe to do so

• No backing up over/ parking on crosswalks

• No parking within 5 m of stop signs & crosswalks

• Always come to a complete stop at stop signs

Sometimes parking a little farther away and walking a short distance (while it can feel annoying) is necessary — and it makes a big difference in keeping our children safe. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and ongoing commitment to our community.

A reminder that Winter Break runs from December 20 to January 4, and there will be no school during this time. 

Stay warm, stay safe, and may your kids' mittens never go missing! 

(Hahaha, yeah right…they will definitely go missing)

Hawkwood School Council & Friends of Hawkwood School Society.

Hello Hawkwood parents, caregivers and well-wishers,

What a turbulent October this has been.  As we head into November, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the important messages our teachers have shared this past month.

We know that public schools are chronically underfunded. While broader funding issues are outside our control, School Council and the Parent Society focus on what we can do — supporting our school community directly. Together we can make a real difference by supporting learning through fundraising.

                                      

And that’s where YOU come in.

Your volunteer hours at our casino fundraiser directly translate into tangible support for our students. Here are just a few examples of what your efforts have helped make possible:

• Technology in classrooms — iPads, laptops, updated smartboards, and software

• Flexible and supportive classroom furniture — wobble chairs, stationary bikes, and more

• Learning tools for our EAL (English as an Additional Language) students

• Subsidies for field trips (both in and out of school)

• School residencies such as Fit Ninja and Alien In-Line Skating

• Helping to fund the sensory room

Coming up on November 7th and 8th, we have one of our biggest fundraising opportunities — our casino event — and we still need volunteers!

If we can’t fill all the shifts, we risk losing out on approximately $80,000 for our school. This funding is crucial and directly benefits our kids.

The good news? Volunteering for the casino is one of the easiest ways to help. You don’t have to supervise children, and most roles are simply “on-call” positions.

As of October 30th, we still have 10 spots left to fill. Even one shift can make a huge difference for Hawkwood School.

We need your help. Volunteer shifts are still open, and our students will feel the impact if we can’t fill them.

Please click the link to sign up: hawkwood casino

Thank you to everyone who steps up — it truly matters.

In partnership & gratitude,

Hawkwood School Council & Friends of Hawkwood School Society