Calendar & Weekly Updates

We hope you had a great week!

Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) Month - April

Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) Month is here! April 2026 is the third annual HLF Month and HDSB schools and community members are coming together to help raise awareness and funds for the financial support, provided by HLF, that many HDSB students need to fully engage in learning such as school supplies, food and clothing.

Each year, HLF supports more than 3,000 students in the HDSB by providing financial support that removes educational barriers and providing the essential resources students need to focus on schoolwork and thrive to their full potential. HLF’s goal is to ensure that they can continue to say ‘yes’ to every request for support received. 

Families can learn more about the Halton Learning Foundation and how to support HLF Month by visiting the HLF Month webpage on the HLF website (haltonlearningfoundation.ca). 

This year, EVP will be participating by raising money for the Halton Learning Foundation and hosting a Move-a-thon!  We will hold Toonie Tuesdays for the month of April! Students are invited to bring in a Toonie either Tuesday, April 21st or Tuesday, April 28th! Thank you for your support for this important initiative!

The Anxious Generation Book Club

We are excited to invite parents/guardians to join our Community Book Club, where we will be reading and discussing The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. This timely book examines how technology, parenting, and changing childhood experiences are affecting the mental health and well-being of young people. Together, we will reflect on how these ideas relate to our own children and explore practical ways to support confidence, resilience, and balance in a digital world. We invite you to complete this Google Form to express interest in the Book Club. 

Halton Waste Diversion Workshop

We are looking forward to welcoming Halton Waste Management in May. Please find more information on the linked document:Waste Management Presentations - Notice of Guest Speaker Form External Presentations AP (2).pdf

P.A. Day

Next Friday, April 24th is a P.A. Day and there will be no school for students.

Homestay Hosts Needed in Halton

Each year, the HDSB’s International Student Program (ISP) welcomes students into schools, and as a result, our programs benefit, our community benefits and local students create lifelong friendships and global connections. Canada Homestay Network (CHN) is currently looking for hosts in Halton for international students joining the HDSB during the 2026-2027 school year.

The HDSB has received a strong number of applications for the 2026-2027 school year, including several students who will be staying for a shorter period of approximately three to four months. This creates a great opportunity for families who may be interested in short-term hosting.

Hosting an international student is a unique and rewarding experience. You'll give a young learner a life-changing opportunity while creating lasting memories for your own family. As a host, you provide a private bedroom, three daily meals, access to WiFi and laundry and a welcoming, supportive and safe home. CHN offers full training, 24/7 support and a monthly stipend.

CHN will be hosting two virtual information sessions for families interested in learning more about becoming a homestay host:

• Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 7 - 8 p.m. - Join the session

• Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 7 - 8 p.m. -  Join the session

For more information about becoming a host for an international student, please visit the Become a Homestay Host webpage of the HDSB website (hdsb.ca) or contact hostinfo@canadahomestaynetwork.ca, call 1-877-441-4443 or visit: https://whyihost.ca. 

Mental Health & Well-Being Resources

We remind our community of the resources within HDSB, please follow the link for more information: Mental Health & Well-Being.

2025 - 2026 School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

April 24th - P.A. Day

May 1st - Move-A-Thon

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

This week, we participated in Earth Hour! This initiative and the learning aligns with the HDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan Priority, Environmental and Global Citizenship. We strive as a school community to build a sustainable future by inspiring our community to act, think creatively, and respect the living world around them. It is inspiring to see children take action and believe in their power to make a positive difference in their community and the world.

Escarpment View PS Website

Our school website has been refreshed with a modern design, simplified and intuitive 

navigation, improved organization of content and a focus on clarity and accessibility to better 

reflect the needs of our school community. An updated feature is that our weekly newsletter 

will be added weekly to the website under the News and Events Tab, Calendar and Weekly 

Updates section!

We invite you to explore our refreshed website and all the resources available by visiting: https://www.hdsb.ca/evp

School Council Meeting

We look forward to seeing you at Monday’s School Council Meeting at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome!

You Are Invited! Screenager Movie Screening for Parents/Guardians

We invite you to join us for the second movie in the Screenagers movie series at Escarpment View Public School for Parents/Guardians. 

The next movie screenings include:

• Thursday, April 16th at 6:00p.m Screenagers: The Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age 

• Thursday, May 21st at 6:00p.m. - Screenagers: Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol in the Digital Age

Mental Health & Well-Being Resources

We remind our community of the resources within HDSB, please follow the link for more information: Mental Health & Well-Being.

2025 - 2026 School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

April 13th - School Council Meeting @ 6:30pm

April 16th - Screenagers: The Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age, 6:00pm

April 24th - P.A. Day

Have a lovely weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

You Are Invited! Screenager Movie Screening for Parents/Guardians

We invite you to join us for the second movie in the Screenagers movie series at Escarpment View Public School for Parents/Guardians. Screenagers films explore the impact of screen time, social media and digital culture on youth. These film screenings are an important step in fulfilling the HDSB’s ongoing commitment to supporting student mental health and well-being, in alignment with Ministry of Education requirements (PPM 128), which guides schools in promoting safe and supportive learning environments (HDSB). 

The upcoming sessions will be held in person at Escarpment View PS (351 Scott Boulevard, Milton) and are open to all parents/guardians of Pineview PS, P.L. Robertson PS, Martin Street PS and Escarpment View PS. We look forward to joining our school communities.

The next movie screenings include:

• Thursday, April 16th at 6:00p.m Screenagers: The Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age 

• Thursday, May 21st at 6:00p.m. - Screenagers: Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol in the Digital Age

Kindergarten Registration Now Available

Parents/guardians can pre-register their child online through the Register My Child for School page. To register for school in-person, use the Find My Local School tool on the HDSB website to determine your child’s home school and contact the school for additional information. 

Families new and/or returning to Ontario, can use the Where Do I Register Tool to guide where to begin the registration process (e.g. home school OR at the HDSB Welcome Centre). 

To register to begin school in Fall 2026, Junior Kindergarten (Year 1) children must be four years old by Dec. 31, 2026, and Senior Kindergarten (Year 2) children must be five years old by Dec. 31, 2026. 

Mental Health & Well-Being Resources

We remind our community of the resources within HDSB, please follow the link for more information: Mental Health & Well-Being.

2025 - 2026 School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

April 3rd - Good Friday

April 6th - Easter Monday

April 13th - School Council Meeting @ 6:30pm

April 16th - Screenagers: The Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age, 6:00pm

April 24th - P.A. Day

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week and that your Spring Break was wonderful!

We thought we would come back to spring-like weather, however, the temperature is not just yet warming up! We remind students to continue to come to school with their coats, hats and mittens/gloves. In addition, indoor running shoes are required for physical education classes, please continue to have your children bring them back to school or keep them at school if possible. Thank you for your continued support!

World Autism Day - Thursday, April 2nd

We look forward to participating in Celebrate the Spectrum on World Autism Day in support of Autism Ontario! By raising awareness and learning together, we can help make our school a place where everyone feels valued and accepted.

On Thursday, we invite our community to wear tie-dye or a spectrum of colours and support the Endless Possibilities in Every Pattern! 

2026-2027 School Year Calendar 

The Halton District School Board has received final approval from the Ontario Ministry of Education for the 2026-2027 school year calendar. 

To view the 2026-2027 school year calendar, visit:

• HDSB School Year Calendar webpage

Allergy and Lunch/Snack Reminders

A reminder that snacks and treats are not to be shared with students and that all items brought into the school are to be nut free. Please check ingredients prior to packing snacks and lunches. We appreciate your vigilance and support.

Grade 6 and 7 STEM Opportunity at Milton District High School

Milton District High School is offering a new STEM program for grade 6 and 7 students. The program will run bi-weekly where the students will learn valuable information in the world of STEM and programming, while being exposed to a high-school like club environment, preparing them for their secondary school journey. Please see the linked flyer for more information and registration process.

Mental Health & Well-Being Resources

We remind our community of the resources within HDSB, please follow the link for more information: Mental Health & Well-Being.

2025 - 2026 School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

April 2nd - World Autism Day

April 3rd - Good Friday

April 6th - Easter Monday

April 13th - School Council Meeting @ 6:30pm

April 16th - Screenagers: The Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age, 6:00pm

April 24th - P.A. Day

Have a lovely weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS