November 1, 2024
Good afternoon to our EES families!
What an amazing week here at Easthill! We had a fire drill on Wednesday, and Thursday was filled with excitement for all of our students as they celebrated fall with school dances. On Thursday, students also enjoyed a hashbrown casserole for hot lunch, prepared and served by members of our community. The volunteers who provide this nourishment to our students each week are incredible!
Teachers are continuing the completion of Elementary Progress Reports and Kindergarten Communication of Learning: Initial Observations reports. On-going communication between classroom staff and parents and guardians is important to the success of all students. Reports will be sent out on November 18, 2024.
Treaty Awareness Week November 4-8 - This annual event honours the importance of Treaties and helps students and residents of Ontario learn more about Treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective Treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
School Spirit Wear ordering is available through School Cash Online. T-shirts, hoodies, and long sleeve t-shirts are available to order in both adult and youth sizes. Orders are due November 8, 2024 to ensure arrival of items prior to the holiday break.
Our fall fundraiser is in conjunction with CC Farms. We are offering Holiday Wreaths and Planters for sale. Each item costs $35.00 and is available for purchase on School Cash Online. Orders are due November 10, 2024 and orders will be available for pick up on November 25, 2024 at the school.
School Council - We are excited to begin working to support student learning at Easthill through the support of the School Council. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 14, 6:00pm in our Library. We will also offer an online connection for people that may not be able to attend in person, but can join virtually. More details and the link for the Meet will be shared out closer to January 14.
Check out our Website for up-to-date information on all things EES: Easthill Elementary School
Student Absences - Detailed information about SafeArrival can be found at HPEschools.ca/Absence. Please use the toll-free number, website, or mobile app to report your student’s absence in advance. The toll-free number is 1-833-568-2535. Links to the SafeArrival website and mobile app are available at go.schoolmessenger.ca.
EES Community Supports & Updates:
- Mental Health & Well Being Supports for Families:
- Kids Help Phone – 1 800 668-6867 or text CONNECT to 686868
- Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line – 613 966-3100 (15 years old and under)
- Quinte Health Care Crisis Line – 613 969-7400 (16 years +)
- We’re here to help! Please contact your child’s teacher or EES Administration if you would like to know more about our Child and Youth Worker (Ms. Violi) and how they can support getting connected to community resources.
- Children’s Mental Health Resource Poster: CMHS Resource Poster
EES Information Items & Updates:
- November 4-8 - Treaty Awareness Week
- November 6 - Grade 7 Immunizations
- November 6 - Intermediate Invitational Volleyball at Eastside SS
- November 7 - Hot Lunch - Oatmeal & Fruit
- November 8 - Spirit Wear Orders Due
- November 10 - CC Farm Wreath and Planter Orders Due
- November 11 - Remembrance Day acknowledgement
- November 14 - Hot Lunch - Grilled Cheese & Dill Pickles
- November 18 - Progress Reports and Kindergarten CoL Reports home
- November 21 - Pancake Breakfast
- November 26 - Intermediate Boys Volleyball Tournament
- November 27 - Lifetouch picture retakes and class photos
- November 28 - Intermediate Girls Volleyball Tournament
- November 28 - Macaroni/ Spaghetti Hot Lunch
EES Student Teams & Clubs (currently running with staff involvement):
- EES Student Council - Leadership team for intermediate students to further develop the EES Community through student voice and involvement in fundraising and event planning for whole school participation.
- JEDI (Justice/Equity/Diversity/Inclusion) Club - A school-based equity club of intermediate students and staff working together to assist and inform our equity plan, considering different perspectives and setting priorities for our school and community.
- Sports - Intermediate Volleyball teams are getting ready for their tournaments this month. Junior Volleyball tryouts and practices continue with a tournament taking place in early December.
- EES Band - An exciting after school opportunity (Monday’s & Wednesday’s) for intermediate students interested in learning how to play an instrument.
- EES Choir - An opportunity for Grade 1-8 students to participate in a choir that will perform throughout the school year both at EES and within the community.
Easthill Elementary Pizza Days
We are excited to continue Pizza Days. In partnership with Bourbon Street Pizza, we will be providing cheese pizza slices to students for a cost of $2.50 per slice per week.
Pizza Days will be on Wednesdays each week. Payment for pizza will be done through our Cash Online payment system. Please review the weekly family communication for steps to set up Cash Online. Pre-ordering only.
The next ordering date will be due on November 25 at the end of the school day (2:30pm) for pizza delivery on November 27, December 4, 11, and 18.
Ordering will take place every four weeks moving forward. It will be posted on Cash Online for all families to access as they wish. If you have any questions or are having difficulty setting up Cash Online, please contact us and we will be happy to support you. Instructions for Cash Online are below.
SIGN UP FOR CASH ONLINE: PURCHASE ITEMS ONLINE THIS SCHOOL YEAR
School Cash Online Printable Instructions.
Step 1: Register
a) Go to hpedsb.schoolcashonline.com or select the “Get Started Today” option b - complete each of the three Registration Steps
Step 2: Confirmation Email
Registration confirmation email - click on the link in the email to confirm your email and School Cash Online account. The link will open the School Cash Online site and will prompt you to sign into your account. Use your email address and password just created with your account.
Step 3: Find your student(s)
This step will connect your children to your account. a) Enter the school board name b) Enter the school’s name c) Enter your child’s last name and 9-digit Ontario Education Number (on your child’s report card) or ID number provided to you for new JK’s d) Select continue e) On the next page confirm that you are related to the child, check in the agree box and select continue. f) Your child has been added to your account.
Step 4: View items or add another student
If you are in need of your child’s student number to set up Cash Online, please contact the office and they can assist you.
LifeTouch Photos
School pictures are ready! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.ca or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE digital Pictures2Protect Card.
More about the Pictures2Protect program here.
If you are ordering photos using cash or cheque, those orders must be submitted to the office by the end of the day Monday, November 4, 2024.