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Equity, Diversty, and Inclusion Virtual Parent Workop at HPhttp://hur.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/152Equity, Diversty, and Inclusion Virtual Parent Workop at HP<p>We pleased to inform you that the Harmony Movement will be providing a virtual (online) parent workshop for all interested Huron Park parents and guardians on Thursday, December 9th from 7:00-8:30pm. The link below will connect you to the registration page for the workshop and provide additional information about the Harmony Movement and goals of the workshop.   <br></p><p><span style="font-family:"times new roman", serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a data-cke-saved-href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.ca%2Fe%2Fcreating-safe-and-inclusive-school-communities-tickets-207940043267&data=04%7C01%7Cjnicholson%40scdsb.on.ca%7Cf7d1d97faf954de0717a08d9adfac71d%7C573d7e64d5434fd8b3da0c64adc4eb35%7C1%7C0%7C637732114853409007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=97mG0D3u2HT5LnQ4QUStARNjzE0X4lj4Mm9cIgt9F%2BQ%3D&reserved=0" href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creating-safe-and-inclusive-school-communities-tickets-207940043267&data=04%7c01%7cjnicholson%40scdsb.on.ca%7cf7d1d97faf954de0717a08d9adfac71d%7c573d7e64d5434fd8b3da0c64adc4eb35%7c1%7c0%7c637732114853409007%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c3000&sdata=97mG0D3u2HT5LnQ4QUStARNjzE0X4lj4Mm9cIgt9F%2BQ%3D&reserved=0">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creating-safe-and-inclusive-school-communities-tickets-207940043267</a></span></span><br></p><p><span style="font-family:"times new roman", serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"></span></span>We look forward to seeing you on the evening of December 9th and working with our school community and the Harmony Movement to support our students at Huron Park.<br></p><p><br></p>
Antisemitism Webinar by Dr. Karen Mock http://hur.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/189Antisemitism Webinar by Dr. Karen Mock <p>​<img src="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Antisemitism%20Webinar%20(June%2020,%202022).jpg" alt="Antisemitism Webinar (June 20, 2022).jpg" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p>
Grade 8 Successful Transition Student Profilehttp://hur.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/184Grade 8 Successful Transition Student Profile<p>As students progress from elementary school to secondary school, important personal student information is shared, which eases each student’s transition to secondary school. Sharing this information also improves our ability to program effectively to benefit all students. The collection and use of personal student information for such purposes is authorized under the Education Act. Please note that all information used for the transition process is limited, secure and protected at all times. Please contact Susan Sidlofsky, Superintendent of Education, if you would like more information about the transition process at Huron Park PS and GBDSS.<br></p>
​SCDSB Family Updates and Contact Informationhttp://hur.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/185​SCDSB Family Updates and Contact Information<p><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">As we continue to plan for the 2022-23 school year, we encourage you to visit the SCDSB website (<a href="https://www.scdsb.on.ca/">scdsb.on.ca</a>) and social media channels (@SCDSB on Facebook and Instagram and @SCDSB_schools on Twitter) for updates and information over the summer months. If you have recently <span style="color:#14171a;background:white;">changed your email address, have a new telephone number or have moved, please contact the school directly to update your information on file so that we can communicate with you effectively, efficiently and securely!</span></span><br></p>
Register Now for Before and After School Programs for September 2022http://hur.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/186Register Now for Before and After School Programs for September 2022<p>Register your child(ren) now for the before and after school program at our school for the 2022-23 school year. Your child's space in the program for September 2022 will be considered a priority if completed registration forms have been submitted to the child care operator by <strong>June 30, 2022</strong>.  Please contact the YMCA at (705) 526-4691 to register your child(ren).<br></p><p><br></p>
​Free Personal Support Worker Program http://hur.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/187​Free Personal Support Worker Program <p><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">The Learning Centres offer an accredited personal support worker (PSW) program, taught by qualified teachers with health science backgrounds. Be finished in approximately six months, receive a PSW certificate and earn up to seven and a half secondary school credits! Your diploma is closer than you think. Programs are starting in September at Learning Centres located in Barrie, Midland and Orillia. The program is provincially funded, and a stipend will be paid for clinical co-op placement. Visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http://www.thelearningcentres.com/&data=05%7c01%7cafarrell%40scdsb.on.ca%7cab33e015375249d3ecc508da381d2e6e%7c573d7e64d5434fd8b3da0c64adc4eb35%7c1%7c0%7c637883995222159145%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c3000%7c%7c%7c&sdata=Afykjela4bL/s1rmGoIH5/XsbPQCBBmMF6gegPP2OT4%3D&reserved=0">thelearningcentres.com</a> for an information session and application requirements. </span><br></p>
Take Math Outdoors this Summer! http://hur.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/188Take Math Outdoors this Summer! <p>Are you looking for ways to promote and extend your child's math learning in the summer? Take math outside! Many of the everyday summer activities that your child engages in provide opportunities for making math practical through meaningful math explorations.</p><p>Number</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Count collections of objects found in nature or on a scavenger hunt</li><li>Calculate rates and speed during running, biking and obstacle races</li><li>Estimate the heights and lengths of natural and manmade objects outside </li></ul><p>Algebra</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Find examples of growing and shrinking patterns in nature</li><li>Code your friend, where one person is the coder, while the other is the robot, and the coder must instruct the robot on how to navigate a path or do a dance around the yard</li></ul><p>Spatial</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Use a park map to plan a route and travel to a new location</li><li>Go on a shape hunt and find shapes in the natural environment</li><li>Examine leaves and other objects to find symmetry</li><li>Estimate and determine elapsed time of road trips and adventures</li></ul><p>Data</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Keep a tally of the different types of birds that come to the feeder or other animals that come into the yard</li><li>Track and graph daily temperatures or precipitation over time</li><li>Track the growth of plants in a vegetable garden and examine how they change over time</li></ul><p>Financial Literacy</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Determine a budget and calculate the costs to refresh a garden</li><li>Set up a lemonade stand and determine costs and sales goals</li><li>Donate gently used outdoor items that you're done with for others to enjoy</li></ul><p>Have fun adding some math joy to your outdoor experiences this summer! <br></p>
​June PA Day (elementary only)http://hur.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/182​June PA Day (elementary only)<p><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">Please note that Friday, June 3 is a PA Day for SCDSB elementary students. Please refer to the 2021-2022 School Year Calendar on the SCDSB website for more information: </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/planning_for_school/school_year_calendar"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/planning_for_school/school_year_calendar</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial, sans-serif;">.</span><br></p>
Free access to community-based tutoring for studentshttp://hur.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/183Free access to community-based tutoring for students<p>For all students to achieve success, schools, families and community partners must work collaboratively to increase access to resources, supports and broader learning experiences. The SCDSB offers a wide variety of tutoring programs to support students and their families in accessing needed supports.</p><p>From April 1 to August 31, the SCDSB has funds available to cover costs associated with these tutoring services, when provided by a SCDSB-approved organization. SCDSB families accessing these services are not required to pay the service provider directly.</p><p>For a list of approved organizations and to learn more about how you can access these services, visit <a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/elementary/tutoring_programs">scdsb.on.ca/elementary/tutoring_programs</a>. <br></p><p><br></p>
YMCA Before and After Care Job Opportuntieshttp://hur.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/181YMCA Before and After Care Job Opportunties<p>​<img src="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/YMCA%20Job%20Opportunities.jpg" alt="YMCA Job Opportunities.jpg" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p>