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

A different October...

Hello parents and caregivers,

We know that this October brings turmoil & uncertainty for a lot of families.  We, along with you, hope for a resolution to the upcoming strike that will benefit our children, teachers & public schools.  

Please note, that starting October 6th there will be NO SCHOOL. For the most up-to-date information about the strike action from CBE please visit: CBE labour action news

For those of you who have already ordered the October Fun Lunch, you can visit healthyhunger and cancel your order. It will be saved as credit toward any future orders.

October activities, such as field trips and the Halloween dance will be cancelled.

Once school does start up again, kids will need more supports than ever. Part of what Friends of Hawkwood School Society does is raise money to support students by:

-The Sensory Room 

-Artists in residence programs (dance, drama, art, etc.) 

-Updated computers and tablets for classrooms

-Buses for fields trips & field trip subsidies

-Books and library resources 

-Specialty physical education programs 

-Sports Day 

-Musical instruments

- Supplying additional learning tools to those new to English

-School furniture 

-We also aim to foster community within the school by hosting dances, movie nights, parent education nights, etc...

 

In order to do this, our BIGGEST FUNDRAISER, the casino,  is taking place November 7 & 8th, and positions need to be fully staffed by volunteers.

In the past, the casino fundraisers have brought between $60,000- $80,000 to Hawkwood school to supply the above mentioned supports!

The Casino fundraiser will happen regardless of a strike and we 

NEED VOLUNTEERS. 

 

These funds are integral for us to make Hawkwood School a place with opportunities & activities that benefit every child.  As of Oct 2nd, we have 13 spots that still need to be filled and we need your help to fill them.

 

Please click on the link for more information and to sign up: Hawkwood Casino Information

 

I have further questions!

Shoot us an email at hawkwoodsc@gmail.com

Thank you for helping Hawkwood School! 💗

Friends of Hawkwood School Society & Hawkwood School Council