Dear Northumberland Hills Families,

We know that the recent outages have been challenging for many in our community, and we want to take a moment to acknowledge the difficulties some of you may have faced. Whether it was disruptions to daily routines, communication challenges, or unexpected hardships, please know that we are thinking of you.

As the warmer days of spring arrive, we’re excited to see students enjoying the fresh air and outdoor activities! With the changing weather, we’d like to remind families about the importance of dressing appropriately for the season.

Spring temperatures can be unpredictable—chilly mornings, warmer afternoons, and the occasional rainy day. Please ensure your child comes to school dressed in layers so they can adjust comfortably throughout the day. A light jacket or sweater, comfortable shoes for outdoor play, and rain gear when needed will help them stay comfortable and ready for learning and fun.

We appreciate your support in helping students stay prepared for the season! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Wishing you a wonderful spring!

Warmly,

Peri Dowsley

Early Reading Screener Family Letters

Last week, families with students in grades SK, 1, and 2 received a letter indicating the results of the second round of early reading screeners. Please note, this time around, only letters for students for whom screening was required a second time were sent to families. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher or the school.

Parent Resource - Student Transfer (Out of Boundary Request) Process

Please click the following link for a Parent Resource to support understanding and communication about the Student Transfer (Out of Boundary Request) process. Please don't hesitate to contact the school any time with any questions you may have about student transfers or registration in general.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend!

Upcoming School Council Meeting Dates

• May 1st, 2025
  
• June 5th, 2025 (tentative)

Do you have a child starting kindergarten in September? Registration is open! Contact the school office for more details.

This Month:

Apr. 1 - April Fool's Day

Apr. 2 - World Autism Day

Apr. 3 - School Council (6:30 PM)

Apr. 9 - Junior Boys Basketball

Apr. 11 - PA Day (schools closed)

Aprl 15 & 16 - Oral Health JK/SK & GR. 2 students

Apr. 18/21 - Good Friday/Easter Monday (schools closed)

Apr. 22 - Earth Day

Apr. 24 - Youth Speak Presentations and Guardian Presentation @ 6 PM

Apr. 25 - Silly Hair Day (Spirit Day)

On the Horizon:

May 1 - School Council @ 6:30 PM

May 5 - 9 - Junior EQAO

May 19 - Victoria Day (schools closed)

May 26 - 30 - Primary EQAO

May 28 - Welcome to Kindergarten Event for NEW 25/26 JK students & families

Jun. 5 - NHPS Family Fun Fair - SAVE THE DATE

Jun. 9 - PA Day (schools closed)

June 23 - Grade 8 Grad Night

Jun. 26 - Last Day of School

For other important dates and days of significance please also refer to the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar and the KPR Events Calendar.

The OPP is currently processing background checks submitted in January. Due to a high volume of requests, the current turnaround time is approximately seven weeks.

To avoid delays in the future, we recommend completing background checks during the summer to ensure you're prepared for the school year.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

We want to remind you that cell phones are not allowed in class or during recess. To help create a focused learning environment, we encourage students to leave their cell phones at home. If your child does bring one, please remind them that is to remain stored in their backpack at all times.

In the event of any issues, we will reach out to families and follow KPRDSB’s policies and procedures.

Code of Conduct – Interim Guidelines.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Please remember to send utensils for lunch and/or snacks as there are no spoons or forks available at the office.

Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in volunteering for the Nutrition Program, including

Click on the link below for more information.

Whether you are new to our school community or some of our returning families, please know we value the important relationship between home and school.

Edsby is our main form of communication between school and home.

* Please ask our office staff if you have any questions about getting connected to Edsby.

School Messenger App/Website

Please continue to use School Messenger to report student absences. School Messenger is a quick and convenient way to sign students out, in a manner that also ensures student safety throughout morning arrival procedures and daily attendance. Please see the following resource to help set up and use School Messenger: School Messenger – Parent Resource

STSCO

If you have any questions, please check the STSCO website or reach out directly to STSCO at Info@STSCO.ca or at 1-800-757-0307 or (705) 748-5500.

Access the following tools and applications to support your child's successful school journey at KPR!

To reduce the amount of cash coming into the building, we are strongly encouraging the use of School Cash Online for all payments. Please see the attached link to support this process. (https://kprdsb.schoolcashonline.com/) Please contact the office if you are having difficulties creating an account. We thank you for your support with this.

(a.k.a. Stormwear) Click on the picture.

Edsby

School Cash Online

School Messenger

Attendance and Absences

Bus Planner Parent Portal

KPR Parent Corner

KPR Events Calendar

Parent Technology Support

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