Welcome to February. We have many exciting activities planned for this month and hope that parents and friends can join us to see the great sense of community and team spirit that abounds at our school.
I am sure that many of you are aware of the announcement that Full Day Learning is coming to HPS in Sept. 2010. This means that our JK/SK students will be attending school all day every day. If you have a child or know of someone who is in our catchment area please have them call the school to register. This will help in our planning of classes for next year.
We have two more elective sessions in February 12th, 19th. Students are learning new skills from cross-country skiing and snow shoeing to skating, swimming and working with clay. Thank you to the many parents who have volunteered for our first two electives. It is so special for the students when parents join an elective group.
In order to make sure that your child is able to contact you in case of illness or emergency, we ask that all parents update their contact and emergency contact information with the office. If your work numbers or home numbers have changed please let us know in the office so that we can contact you in illness or emergency situations. Thank you so much.
The Parent Council is preparing for our 5th Huntsville Public School Spaghetti Supper on Thursday February 18th. We will be sending home forms so that you can pre-order. This is necessary so that we know how many dinners to prepare for. By supporting this fundraiser you are supporting your child. Hope to see as many families out as possible.
Huntsville Public students are preparing for our Olympic Opening Ceremony on Thursday Feb. 11th at 9:00am. Rumor has it that some of the Canadian Team members may be stopping by. We will be lighting the torch and raising the Olympic flag. Please feel free to come and join us if you are available.
The program Quest will be offered again to our boys in grades 4,5,6, in March. The YMCA will be running it once again. This program offers group activities which will explore each boy’s strengths and uniqueness, learn about character, develop positive peer relations and empathy, and learn how to navigate change. Please contact the office for more information.
Here’s a reminder that there is no school on February 15th as it is Family Day. Please remember that my door in always open if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions. Wiarton Willy saw his shadow, so…. six more weeks of winter!
Have a fantastic month of February and GO CANADA GO!
Sharon Stahls 
EVERY STUDENT,
EVERY DAY, SUCCESS
