Halloween Dance a Huge Blast!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Halloween Dance! We had an incredible turnout, with families showing off amazing costumes, grooving to the music, enjoying pizza, and lighting up the night with glowing bracelets. A huge thank you to our School Council and CHEES for organizing and funding such a fun-filled event, and to all the parent volunteers who made it possible. Your support and dedication are truly appreciated!
October 31st at CHS – Halloween Reminders
We are excited to celebrate Halloween at school on Tuesday, October 31st! Students are welcome to wear their costumes, but we kindly ask that they leave masks and any weapon accessories at home. Please also avoid costumes with violent or overly scary themes. We will kick off the day with a costume sharing assembly in the morning, and our afternoon Kindergarten students will have a chance to show off their costumes with a parade through the classrooms. We look forward to a fun and festive day!
Last Chance to Order Art Cards
The Art Cards by Kids order deadline has been extended to October 27 at midnight. Your child’s sample card, sent home a few weeks ago, contains instructions for placing orders online. To order, enter the code on the back of the sample card on the website. Orders will be printed and shipped to the school, individually packaged for each student.
Lifetouch Student Photos Ready
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. Paper proofs will also be sent to your home in the near future. All families can also log on and order a FREE digital Pictures2Protect Card. More about the Pictures2Protect program here.
Alien In-line – Re-scheduled Days for Kindergarten & Gr. 3
Due to the instructor’s illness during the third week of our Alien Inline Skating residency, Kindergarten and Grade 3 students missed two of their scheduled sessions. We’re pleased to share that make-up days will go ahead on October 28 and 29 with an updated schedule . Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to having our students back on skates! Don’t forget to send a helmet and socks!
Bus Zone and Parking Reminder
We’ve noticed an increase in vehicles parking in the bus zones during pick-up and drop-off times, which causes significant issues for our school buses. Please be reminded that the school bus can only park in the designated zones, and when these areas are occupied, it disrupts their ability to safely load and unload students. We have two actively-restricted bus zones: one on 21st Ave NW and the other on 18th St NW, which are used in the morning, mid-day, and afternoon. If you are unsure of the exact locations, please refer to the map on our website here.
In addition, our parking lots are designated for staff only, including the small lot next to the waste bins. For the safety of everyone, parents should not use these areas for student drop-off or pick-up, as it creates a significant safety hazard. Students should never walk through the parking lots.
Please review the traffic zone map mentioned above and familiarize yourself with the safe parking and traffic procedures. Your cooperation is essential and greatly appreciated, as it upholds our Three Pillars of Care, ensuring the safety of our students, our school environment, and yourselves.
Weekly Update Survey Results
Thank you to the 25 families who responded to our survey on the format of weekly updates! Here’s a breakdown of the results:
- Simple, Succinct Format: 6 votes (24%)
- Comprehensive Newsletter Format: 2 votes (8%)
- Balanced Format: 17 votes (68%)
Based on your feedback, we will strive to keep the weekly updates concise, while including brief recaps of significant school events. Thank you for sharing your input and helping us shape our communications!
School Apparel Store Closes at Midnight!
The Capitol Hill School Fall 2024-25 apparel store closes tonight at midnight. Place your order now by visiting Capitol Hill School Fall Store. All items are custom-made and cannot be returned. Orders will be delivered approximately 4-5 weeks after the store closes.
Save the Date – Remembrance Day Assembly
Please save the date for our Remembrance Day Assembly on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Our Grade 6 classes will be leading the ceremony this year, and we warmly invite community members to attend this special event. More details will follow soon.
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Upcoming Dates
Nov. 7 – Remembrance Day Assembly
Nov. 7 – Last day of classes before Fall Break
Nov. 8 – Non-Instructional Day (System-wide Indigenous Professional Learning)
Nov. 8-13 – Fall Break (no school for students)
Nov. 14 – Classes resume
Nov. 21 – School Council & CHEES Meeting @ 6:00 PM
Nov. 28 – Learning Conferences – Kindergarten – 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Nov. 28 – Learning Conferences – Grades 1-6 – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Nov. 29 – Learning Conferences – Kindergarten – Gr. 6 – 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM