Weekly Newsletter

We hope you had a great week!

I would like to extend a sincere thank you to our families at Escarpment View PS. We truly value our partnership with you and appreciate your support as we work together to enrich the lives of your children. The staff at EVP care about the success and well-being of your children, and we celebrate the unique gifts they bring to our school community. Thank you for contributing to such a fabulous school year!

To the students moving to new schools next year, we wish you all the best as you embark on your next journey, you will be missed! To our Grade 8 students, we wish you every success and happiness as you begin your journey in secondary school this September. You will be missed! For those returning, as well as the new students joining us, we look forward to seeing you in September!

On behalf of all the staff at Escarpment View PS, we wish you and your families a joyous, safe, and relaxing summer break!

Last Week at EVP

We had an amazing last week! Our EVP Eagles Spirit Days were fun, we have so much participation on these days! Our Grade 8 students went on their Grad Trip to Blue Mountain and had a wonderful time!  Our Kindergarten students enjoyed Play Day, they have grown so much!  And students and staff enjoyed the last few days together, it is really nice to see the connections they have made with each other and across the entire school. What a feel good way to end the school year!

September Start Up Details

You will be receiving information on class placement near the end of the summer break. Specific information for first day procedures, maps of drop off and pick up locations will be shared with you prior to the first day of school. As a reminder, the first day of school is Tuesday, September 8th. Families can view the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar for more information. 

Saying Farewell and All the Best

As the year comes to a close, we wish to recognize the staff that make a positive impact on our school community as they move to new positions for September. We thank you for all you do for the students at EVP and wish you all the best in the future! We say goodbye to: 

Jocelyn Caldwell (Core French).

HDSB Summer Learning Packages

The Summer Learning Packages (linked below) contain suggestions for learning activities that can be easily incorporated within your family’s daily routine such as reading, playing games and counting objects (HDSB). 

The HDSB Summer Learning Packages have been created for families of students leaving Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2. We are sharing the packages for you, please follow the links below.

• HDSB Kindergarten (Year 2) to Grade 1 Summer Learning Package

• HDSB Grade 1 to Grade 2 Summer Learning Package

• HDSB Grade 2 to Grade 3 Summer Learning Package

SAVE THE DATE!

The EVP School Council has been busy planning our EVP Fun Fair for the upcoming school year! We know this event will be a wonderful experience and a fantastic way to welcome families, meet new neighbors, and build our school community. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 23rd. We look forward to seeing you there!

Are you moving/new address? 

If you have moved and have a new address, it is important that you notify the school so we can make changes on file.  If you are moving and your child(ren) will be attending a different school September 2026, we ask that you please email Claudia Zomer (zomerc@hdsb.ca) to inform the school as soon as possible.

Virtual Announcements Prompt of the Day

Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion: On Tuesday we had Proud to Be Me Day! When we share and celebrate our unique identities as a school community, we deepen our connections with each other. Think about this past school year. What is something you are proud of that you could tell a friend today?

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.

Upcoming Dates

September 8th - First day of school

September 23rd - EVP Annual Fun Fair!

Have a wonderful weekend! See you in September!

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

We had an absolutely fabulous week! Our students in Grades 1 to 6 participated in a fun Play Day this week, led by our amazing Grade 7 and 8 students leaders! It was wonderful to see how helpful our older students are with the younger students, it truly shows what a strong community we have at EVP. Kindergarten Play Day will be rescheduled due to the weather conditions.

Tonight, we will be celebrating our graduating class of 2026! Our Grade 8s, their families and guests and EVP staff will be recognizing EVP’s Graduating Class, this is a momentous occasion for our school community and we are so excited for the future of our students. A sincere thank you to EVP’s School Council who has generously funded the celebration for our students! We appreciate you!

A Message from the Lieutenant Governor to the Graduating Class of 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

We're happy to share a special message from the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who has sent heartfelt congratulations and inspiring words for all our amazing graduates. Join us in celebrating the achievements and bright futures of these outstanding students! View a written message and a video message from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

Saying Farewell and All the Best

As the year comes to a close, we wish to recognize the staff that make a positive impact on our school community as they move to new positions for September. We thank you for all you do for the students at EVP and wish you all the best in the future! We say goodbye to: 

Meranda Blanche (KGN.), Brittany Ludwikowski (KGN.), Conny Bartlett (KGN. DECE), Gagandeep Chahal (KGN. DECE), Jennifer Krause (Gr. 3), Melanie Park (Gr. 3), Vanessa Lam (Gr. 5), Reilly Celotto (Gr. 7), Jenaani Karunakgaran (EA), Erum Anwer (EA), Jennifer Smeaton (Gr. 7/8), Melissa Stewart (Planning), Bushra Emreoglu (CYC-P), Victoria Woghiren (School Social Worker), Belinda Alilovic (EA), Allyson Parker (Core French), Shiam Abdelaal (Core French), Darren Hicks (Teacher), and Jocelyn Caldwell (Core French)

Staffing Welcome!

We are so happy to welcome our new Vice Principal, Ms Adene Taylor, who will be joining the Escarpment View school community in September! Ms Taylor is so excited to join this incredible school and it has been a privilege to share with her how fabulous EVP is. It was really easy to brag about this school community! Ms Taylor visited the school today and she shared how welcoming and wonderful the community is. This is a true reflection of who we are as a school community. Welcome Adene!

Term 2 Report Cards (Grade 1 to 8) and Kindergarten Communication of Learning

Families will be receiving their child’s report cards on Tuesday, June 23rd. We congratulate our students on a successful year and thank you for your partnership and ongoing support for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

EVP Eagles Spirit Days!

We are looking forward to our last week of school next week!  Take a look at how we will celebrate our EVP community next week with our Eagles Spirit Days!

Monday

Favourite Colour Day-Let’s brighten up the school by wearing your favourite colour!

Tuesday

Proud to Be Me Day-Wear something that that you love, that is special to you in some way, or that you are proud of

Wednesday

Comfy Cozy Day-Wear what makes you feel comfy and cozy

Thursday 

School Colours or EVP Spirit Wear Day

Friday

Silly Styles, Big Smiles Day-Wear your clothes inside out, backwards, mismatched…be creative!

School Council - Thank you for a great year!

Our School Council supports student learning and well-being and we are so lucky to have an absolutely amazing Council. It has truly been a wonderful year for our community and we appreciate you for always supporting the students and staff at Escarpment View. We thank our School Council members and our voting members for a successful year and look forward to continued partnership next year!

Volunteers, Thank You!

We are forever grateful for our volunteers at EVP. You have supported initiatives at the school to make the school the wonderful place it is and we thank you for an amazing year. We look forward to your continued partnership next year!

School Volunteers - Police Record Check Requirements

Before participating in school activities, all volunteers are required to meet the HDSB’s volunteer screening requirements. To keep our schools safe, volunteers must complete a Police Record Check (PRC) that includes a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).

Under updated provincial regulations effective April 1, 2026, school boards are required to collect a new PRC every 5 years. As such, volunteers whose most recent PRC was submitted on or before September 1, 2021, must obtain and submit a new PRC with VSC. Please contact the office to receive a letter on school letterhead to support your request.  Volunteers who do not require a new PRC this year must complete an Annual Offence Declaration.

Please note:

• VSCs must be obtained through the police service where the volunteer resides.

• Third-party online background check services do not meet HDSB requirements, as they do not include Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• If you are interested in volunteering, contact school office staff to obtain the required documentation (letter) and more information regarding the volunteer screening process.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and school.

Virtual Announcements Prompt of the Day

Kindness, Connection and Community: Think about the ways we come together as a community across different grades. We have Learning Buddies, Play Day, student leaders in primary classrooms at lunch, and yesterday’s “Live from Location” with students in grades 3 and 6. Why is it important to build relationships with people of different ages in our school community? How does it make you feel to have connections with students who are older or younger than you?

EVP Achieved Gold Certification for EcoSchools Canada!

We are so proud of the efforts of our staff and students! As a Sustainable Future School, we are committed to making a positive difference and our EcoSchool Gold Certification demonstrates our strong dedication! Way to go everyone! 

Last Hero Burger and Subway

Please note that our last Hero Burger Day is on Wednesday, June 24th and the last Subway Day is on Thursday, June 25th. 

Last Day of School - Early Dismissal

A reminder that the last day of school is Friday, June 26th.  All elementary schools in Halton dismiss 90 minutes early.  Our dismissal time is 1:35pm.

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.

Are you moving? 

If you are moving and your child(ren) will be attending a different school September 2026, we ask that you please email Claudia Zomer (zomerc@hdsb.ca) to inform the school as soon as possible.

Upcoming Dates

Week of June 22nd - EVP EAGLES SPIRIT DAYS! (see above for details)

June 23rd - Term 2 Reports Home

                   - Grade 8 Grad. Trip

June 24th - Last Hero Burger Day

June 25th - Last Subway Day

June 26th - Last Day of School, Dismissal at 1:35pm

Have a fabulous weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

Have you heard the buzz of excitement regarding the freshly painted lines and game areas on the hardtop? Your children were absolutely thrilled! We let them know that when you order items like pizza, Hero Burger, Subway or popcorn, the money raised goes to items like recess equipment, items for classrooms and the painted lines. Thank you to our School Council for supporting our community! We love our new look and we know our students will have a lot of fun playing outside!

Staffing News

We extend our warmest wishes to Mrs. Erikka Verma as she prepares to transition to a new school community in September 2026. Throughout her time at Escarpment View, Mrs. Verma has been an invaluable asset. Her unwavering dedication to student well-being and academic achievement has ensured that our students have the necessary foundation to excel. Mrs. Verma’s positive energy, steadfast commitment, and genuine kindness will be missed. The Viola Desmond Public School community is incredibly fortunate to welcome her, and we wish her continued success in her new school. 

Pollinator Garden Project

Take a look at this amazing article on the pollinator garden project completed by EVP’s Outdoor Experiential Education (OEE) Team ! How awesome is this?

https://ourcanadaproject.ca/place/pollinator-garden-28/

Autumn Peltier Visit

On Monday, students in grades 3 to 8 enjoyed a special presentation by Autumn Peltier. Autumn Peltier is an Anishinaabe environmental activist from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. She is widely recognized for having delivered a formal address to the United Nations General Assembly at the age of 13, during which she called on world leaders to protect water. Autumn encouraged students to use their voices to advocate for what they believe in.

Last Pizza Day

Please note that our last Pizza Day for this school year is next Tuesday, June 16th.

Last Hero Burger and Subway

Please note that our last Hero Burger Day is on Wednesday, June 24th and the last Subway Day is on Thursday, June 25th. 

Virtual Announcements Prompt of the Day

Indigenous Rights and Education: June is National Indigenous History Month. What do you want to learn about Indigenous history this month?

Last Day of School - Early Dismissal

A reminder that the last day of school is Friday, June 26th.  All elementary schools in Halton dismiss 90 minutes early.  Our dismissal time is 1:35pm.

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.

Halton Learning Foundation

As the school year winds down, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) invites families to take part in the ‘Thank a Teacher’ campaign, a meaningful initiative to recognize the incredible contributions of teachers and school staff across HDSB.

Beyond lessons and assignments, students are learning to be kind, persevere, and believe in themselves. Much of that learning is made possible by educators who show up in quiet but powerful ways.

It may be the teacher who noticed a student struggling and offered encouragement.

The staff member who made a child feel included.

The educator who stayed a little longer to help something click.

Or a retiring teacher whose years of care have shaped countless lives.

These moments may not always be visible, but they are deeply felt.

Through the Thank a Teacher campaign, you are invited to honour an educator, a staff member, or a retiree with a donation in their name. Your gratitude becomes meaningful support for students in need across our community.

When a gift is made, you can send a personalized card and message to the honoured educator, letting them know someone recognized their compassion and paid it forward.

Honour an educator by visiting thankmyteacher.ca

Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education has released proposed updates to PPM 161: Supporting Children and Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions and is requesting feedback from families and educators. Click here to learn about the proposed changes and provide feedback.

Youth Vaping

Youth vaping is more common than many realize — and knowing how to respond matters. This focused 25-minute micro session from the Quash program, powered by The Lung Health Foundation, gives you the practical tools to start real, judgement-free conversations with the teens in your life.

In this condensed session, you'll get up to speed on today's youth vaping landscape and the health risks involved, then spend the majority of our time on what you're really here for: how to actually talk about it. You'll leave with:

• A clear understanding of the key elements of a supportive conversation

• Hands-on familiarity with the Brief Conversations Toolkit

• The confidence to approach a teen without judgement - and without shutting them down

Whether you're a parent, educator, coach, or youth worker, this session meets you where you are and gets you ready to show up for the young people you care about. Presented by The Quash Program, powered by The Lung Health Foundation.

English Information Pamphlet

French Information Pamphlet

Upcoming Dates

June 16th - Last Pizza Day

June 17th - Play Day

June 19th - Grade 8 Graduation

June 23rd - Term 2 Reports Home

                   - Grade 8 Grad. Trip

June 24th - Last Hero Burger Day

June 25th - Last Subway Day

June 26th - Last Day of School, Dismissal at 1:35pm

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

Welcome to our newest EVP families! This week, our families joining us in September are receiving their first weekly newsletter from the school! We look forward to welcoming you and your children to the EVP school community in September. We value our family connections and partnership and strive to keep you informed with your child’s school life! Each week, we send an email sharing important information, updates and new items in a weekly newsletter.  We also invite you to take a look at our Instagram page for information and sharing.  Please follow us at https://www.instagram.com/evp_hdsb/. Our school website can be found following this link: https://www.hdsb.ca/evp. We look forward to keeping you informed and sharing the fabulous things happening at EVP!

I Have Resolve Foundation - Thank You!

We extend our deepest gratitude to Jennine from the I Have Resolve Foundation whose generous funding directly empowers neurodiversity-affirming practices and provides the vital tools necessary to foster true inclusion. Providing proper tools and specialized materials is absolutely essential to creating an inclusive classroom where every student can truly thrive and belong. This support is so important in a school environment, as it ensures that neurodivergent students feel safe, valued, and fully equipped to achieve their highest potential alongside their peers. We are incredibly appreciative of this organization and the support they offer students in schools. Thank you!

Art Avenue 2 Exhibit

Thank you to Mrs. Allen and some of our Grade 7 and 8 students for creating beautiful pieces of artwork and sharing messages on Youth Mental Health which are displayed at the Burlington Art Avenue 2 Exhibit! This is our second year participating and we are so proud!

Last Pizza Day

Please note that our last Pizza Day for this school year is on Tuesday, June 16th. Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts!

Last Hero Burger and Subway

Please note that our last Hero Burger Day is on Wednesday, June 24th and the last Subway Day is on Thursday, June 25th. Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts!

World Cup Day - June 12th

The FIFA World Cup 2026  soccer tournament starts next week! Is there a team you are cheering for? Many of our students are! What makes this year’s tournament even more special is that some of the matches are taking place in Canada and Team Canada is playing! Let’s show our EVP Spirit next Friday and wear your favourite team’s colours/jersey or red and white for Team Canada! 

Bike (Walk or Scooter) To School Results

Great job EVP! We were in the top 6 schools in Halton with our participation, way to go! Riding, walking and scootering are such great ways to stay active and the weather has been absolutely perfect for it. 

Please take some time to review safety tips on the HDSB’s Walk & Wheel to School webpage, https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/buses-and-transportation/walk-wheel-to-school//

​​S​​afety Tips for Walking and Riding  

• Map out and review walking/biking route to school with your child, identify streets and landmarks on the route, review traffic signs and stop sign rules

• When crossing roads always cross at corner, stop and look for traffic

• Do not step out in front of parked cars or snow banks without checking for on-coming traffic

• Be aware, no listening to music or text/talking on phone while walking or riding

• Use sidewalks where possible, walk on the left facing traffic, in single file 

• Be sure to wear a properly fitted helmet when bicycling and scootering 

• Have a bell on your bike to let others walking to school know you are passing

• Walk your bike and scooters across the street

• Dress appropriately for the weather (waterproof, warm, scarf, hat, mittens, etc.)

• Wear clothing or carry knapsacks with reflective material that can be seen by car drivers

• Bring a change of clothes when walking or riding in inclement weather

• Walk with a friend for safety and awareness

We also invite you to visit the Cycling in Halton webpage for information: https://www.halton.ca/for-residents/regional-roads/cycling-in-halton. 

Virtual Announcements Prompt of the Day

Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion: In Ontario, everyone has Human Rights. That means that every single person has the right to be treated with kindness, fairness and respect always. Why is it important to have Human Rights?

Halton Learning Foundation - Thank a Teacher Campaign

As the school year winds down, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) invites families to take part in the ‘Thank a Teacher’ campaign, a meaningful initiative to recognize the incredible contributions of teachers and school staff across HDSB.

Beyond lessons and assignments, students are learning how to be kind, how to persevere, and how to believe in themselves. Much of that learning is made possible by educators who show up in quiet but powerful ways.

It may be the teacher who noticed a student struggling and offered encouragement.

The staff member who made a child feel included.

The educator who stayed a little longer to help something click.

Or a retiring teacher whose years of care have shaped countless lives.

These moments may not always be visible, but they are deeply felt.

Through the Thank a Teacher campaign, you are invited to honour an educator, a staff member, or a retiree with a donation in their name. Your gratitude becomes meaningful support for students in need across our community.

When a gift is made, you can send a personalized card and message to the honoured educator, letting them know someone recognized their compassion and paid it forward.

Honour an educator by visiting thankmyteacher.ca

Summer Youth Programs

Youth Leadership Summer Program 2026 for leadership development, career exploration, mentorship, and hands-on learning designed for Black, African, and Caribbean youth ages 14-18! Taking place on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00AM-4:00PM at Sheridan College, Trafalgar Campus. Spaces are limited - fill out this form to secure your spot! Registration deadline: June 19, 2026. (please check the attached flyer as well):

Youth Leadership Summer Program 2026 

Summer Camp July 2026 is through HMC Connections for grades 6-12:

https://hmcconnections.com/hmc-event/summer-camp-july-2026/

Police Record Checks and Maintaining Your Volunteer Status (copied from the HDSB Volunteers in HDSB Schools Webpage)

The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. All volunteers must meet provincial requirements outlined in Ontario Regulation 521/01: Collection of Personal Information. Under the regulation (O. Reg. 298/25), effective April 1, 2026, school boards are required to collect a new police record check for volunteers every five (5) years before beginning any duties. 

To volunteer at an HDSB school, the following requirements apply:

• If you have obtained a Police Record Checks with VSC dated Sept. 1, 2021 or earlier, a new Police Record Check must be submitted to the school.

• If you have a Police Record Checks with VSC dated after Sept. 1, 2021, a new Police Record Check is required every five (5) years, based on the year your most recent check was submitted.

• Annual Offence Declaration - If a valid Police Record Check is already on file and not required that year, you must complete the HDSB Annual Offence Declaration by Sept. 1 each year. Volunteers are required to complete an Annual Offence Declaration every year following the date of their police record check (within the 5 year renewal cycle). If there are any lapses in the Annual Offence Declaration, the existing police record check is considered invalid and a new one must be requested to remain an active volunteer.

New families, we encourage you to obtain your police record checks. Please find details on how to apply linked here: HDSB Volunteers in HDSB Schools Webpage.

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

June 12th - Special Athletics Track Meet

                  - World Cup Day!

June 16th - Last Pizza Day

June 17th - Play Day

June 19th - Grade 8 Graduation

June 23rd - Term 2 Reports Home

                   - Grade 8 Grad. Trip

June 24th - Last Hero Burger Day

June 25th - Last Subway Day

June 26th - Last Day of School, Dismissal at 1:35pm

Have a fabulous weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

Escarpment View PS, alongside all HDSB schools and Board offices, will fly the Progress Pride Flag during the month of June as recognition and celebration of Pride Month!

Virtual Announcements Prompts of the Day

We think it is a great idea to share our Weekly Prompts of the Day with you to highlight HDSB’s Priorities and EVP’s commitment of our Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Take a look below at this and last week’s prompts shared with students and staff during our virtual announcements. We hope they inspire some discussions at home as well!

Priority - Learning and Achievement: An important part of learning is celebrating our learning! Think about all the skills you are building and all of the knowledge you are gaining. What is something you worked really hard on lately? Be proud of yourself!

Priority - Indigenous Rights and Education: The Land Acknowledgement we read every day talks about our responsibility to care for and respect all that provides us with life. What actions can you take to care for the land?

Jump Rope For Heart, Goal Reached!

Way to go EVP! Our school has reached its fundraising goal for Jump Rope for Heart!. What an amazing achievement! Our hard work has made such an impact on helping us beat heart disease and stroke and fund the next big breakthrough.  https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/117259 

Thank you for helping raise critical funds and awareness. To learn more about the impact of your contributions, visit: www.jumpropeforheart.ca/your-impact  

Ontario Day-June 1st

Ontario Day is coming up on June 1. Our school and the Halton District School Board recognize Ontario Day as an opportunity to celebrate the province’s rich history, innovation and the many people, places and communities that continue to shape Ontario today.

On June 1, our students will participate in learning and activities that explore Ontario’s past and present — including Ontario’s role in Canada, economic prosperity and creative and scientific innovation.

Ontario Day provides an opportunity to deepen understanding and appreciation of the shared experiences, milestones and contributions that continue to shape the province’s future.

External Presentation Notice of Guest Speaker (Grades 3 - 8)

We are pleased to inform you that Autumn Peltier, member of Wiikwemkoong First Nation and Chief Water Commissioner for the Anishinabek Nation, will be delivering a presentation to students in grades 3 to 8 on June 8th, 2026. Please see the External Presentation Notice of Guest Speaker for more information. 

School Council Meeting

Our final School Council Meeting will take place on Monday, June 1st at 6:30pm.  We look forward to seeing you at the meeting, everyone is welcome!

Bike (Walk or Scooter) To School Week Next Week!

We have already noticed an increase in the number of students biking to school! This is in addition to all the families walking and using a scooter, way to go EVP!

Bike to School Week is next week! Bike to School Week invites Halton Region students, and students from all across Canada, to celebrate the joy and possibilities of riding a bike! Students can also participate by actively travelling to school in other ways like scootering or walking! Please take a look at the Walk & Wheel to School interactive map to plan your route linked below:

https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/buses-and-transportation/walk-wheel-to-school/ 

Exploring Us Summer Camp

The HDSB Graduation Coach for Black Students Program is hosting the Exploring Us Summer Camp this July! Exploring Us is a free, in-person program for Grade 6-8 students that runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program strives to affirm the identities of Black-identifying students, foster relationships, unleash creativity and create lasting memories.

Week 1: Wellness in Motion | July 7-9

Week 2: Black Roots in Rhythm - Hip-Hop Culture Week | July 14-16

Week 3: Cut to Black - Exploring Black Relevance In Film | July 21-23

Register today at tinyurl.com/ExploringUs2026 

P.A. Day Next Friday, June 5th

A reminder that next Friday is a P.A. Day and there is no school for students.

HDSB Summer Learning Packages

Many families ask, “How can we support our child’s learning over the summer?” One of the best things you can do is continuing to read and talk with your child every day. The Summer Learning Packages (linked below) contain suggestions for learning activities that can be easily incorporated within your family’s daily routine such as reading, playing games and counting objects (HDSB). 

The HDSB Summer Learning Packages have been created for families of students leaving Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2. We are sharing the packages for you, please follow the links below.

• HDSB Kindergarten (Year 2) to Grade 1 Summer Learning Package

• HDSB Grade 1 to Grade 2 Summer Learning Package

• HDSB Grade 2 to Grade 3 Summer Learning Package 

Are you moving? 

If you are moving and your child(ren) will be attending a different school September 2026, we ask that you please email Claudia Zomer (zomerc@hdsb.ca) to inform the school as soon as possible.

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

June 1st - School Council Meeting, 6:30pm

Week of June 1st - Bike to School Week!

June 5th - P.A. Day

Have a lovely weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

Bike to School Week is coming soon! Running June 1st to June 5th, Bike to School Week invites Halton Region students, and students from all across Canada, to celebrate the joy and possibilities of riding a bike! Students can also participate by actively travelling to school in other ways like scootering or walking! Please take a look at the Walk & Wheel to School interactive map to plan your route linked below:

https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/buses-and-transportation/walk-wheel-to-school/ 

Community Orientation at Sherwood Library

You are warmly invited to join us for a community orientation at the Milton Public Library! In partnership with our Youth Settlement Specialist and the Sherwood Library we are offering a session for parents to connect, learn and get information about their local library. This session on Monday, June 8th from 11 am to 1 pm is open to all parents and is a great opportunity to meet others in our school community and learn about the various programs available at the library. 

It will save some time if you have a library card before the visit. Patron Registration Form 

Please complete the Google Form to let us know if you will be joining us! Google Form for Escarpment View Library Visit 

Police Record Checks and Maintaining Your Volunteer Status (copied from the HDSB Volunteers in HDSB Schools Webpage)

The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. All volunteers must meet provincial requirements outlined in Ontario Regulation 521/01: Collection of Personal Information. Under the regulation (O. Reg. 298/25), effective April 1, 2026, school boards are required to collect a new police record check for volunteers every five (5) years before beginning any duties. 

To volunteer at an HDSB school, the following requirements apply:

• If you have obtained a Police Record Checks with VSC dated Sept. 1, 2021 or earlier, a new Police Record Check must be submitted to the school.

• If you have a Police Record Checks with VSC dated after Sept. 1, 2021, a new Police Record Check is required every five (5) years, based on the year your most recent check was submitted.

• Annual Offence Declaration - If a valid Police Record Check is already on file and not required that year, you must complete the HDSB Annual Offence Declaration by Sept. 1 each year. Volunteers are required to complete an Annual Offence Declaration every year following the date of their police record check (within the 5 year renewal cycle). If there are any lapses in the Annual Offence Declaration, the existing police record check is considered invalid and a new one must be requested to remain an active volunteer.

Are you moving? 

If you are moving and your child(ren) will be attending a different school September 2026, we ask that you please email Claudia Zomer (zomerc@hdsb.ca) to inform the school as soon as possible.

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

Week of May 25th - Grade 6 EQAO

June 1st - School Council Meeting, 6:30pm

Week of June 1st - Bike to School Week!

June 5th - P.A. Day

Have a nice weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

Community Orientation at Sherwood Library

You are warmly invited to join us for a community orientation at the Milton Public Library! In partnership with our Youth Settlement Specialist and the Sherwood Library we are offering a session for parents to connect, learn and get information about their local library. This session on Monday, June 8th from 11 am to 1 pm is open to all parents and is a great opportunity to meet others in our school community and learn about the various programs available at the library. 

It will save some time if you have a library card before the visit. Patron Registration Form 

Please complete the Google Form to let us know if you will be joining us! Google Form for Escarpment View Library Visit 

Ticks in the Community

As the presence of ticks is on the rise in Southern Ontario, we wanted to give you information from the Halton Public Health Department on managing and living with Ticks in the community.

Public Health has made a Fact Sheet available on their website: HE-tick-id-card-fact-sheet.pdf (halton.ca). Health Canada has also recently posted new resources on blacklegged ticks on their website. There are videos, posters, games that can help you and your children know more about managing these pests.  Please share this information with your parent community.

Tick ID pocket card

Police Record Checks and Maintaining Your Volunteer Status (copied from the HDSB Volunteers in HDSB Schools Webpage)

The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. All volunteers must meet provincial requirements outlined in Ontario Regulation 521/01: Collection of Personal Information. Under the regulation (O. Reg. 298/25), effective April 1, 2026, school boards are required to collect a new police record check for volunteers every five (5) years before beginning any duties. 

To volunteer at an HDSB school, the following requirements apply:

• If you have obtained a Police Record Checks with VSC dated Sept. 1, 2021 or earlier, a new Police Record Check must be submitted to the school.

• If you have a Police Record Checks with VSC dated after Sept. 1, 2021, a new Police Record Check is required every five (5) years, based on the year your most recent check was submitted.

• Annual Offence Declaration - If a valid Police Record Check is already on file and not required that year, you must complete the HDSB Annual Offence Declaration by Sept. 1 each year. Volunteers are required to complete an Annual Offence Declaration every year following the date of their police record check (within the 5 year renewal cycle). If there are any lapses in the Annual Offence Declaration, the existing police record check is considered invalid and a new one must be requested to remain an active volunteer.

Class Building Parent/Guardian Input (LAST CALL, FORM DUE TODAY)

As we plan for the 2026 - 2027 school year, we will soon begin to work on building classes. Our goal is to create well-balanced classes that are a good fit for each and every one of our students. We carefully consider learning, academic, and social skills as well as other information provided by families when making class placement decisions. 

You are welcome to submit requests that share more about your child and the type of learning environment in which they work best. However, please note that requests for specific teachers will not be considered. Additionally, please note that requests will be considered to inform, but not direct, class building decisions, as our ultimate goal is to build classes that ensure the success of all students.  We value your input and if you have specific information about your child that you think would be helpful for us to consider during the process, please complete this Google Form by Friday, May 15th. 

Are you moving? 

If you are moving and your child(ren) will be attending a different school September 2026, we ask that you please email Claudia Zomer (zomerc@hdsb.ca) to inform the school as soon as possible.

EQAO: Webinars for Families

EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Reading (June 3)

Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ reading skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss reading samples and questions from the Primary & Junior Reading Assessments, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these reading passages and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights & resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.

https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d5doLU_HSVad0Jmb_V7skQ#/registration

Webinar for Parents & Guardians: Screen Time & Academic Achievement on EQAO Assessments (June 9)

EQAO is pleased to welcome the TARGet Kids! Research Team (www.targetkids.ca) as they present their work examining the relationship between children’s screen time and other health behaviours and academic achievement over time on EQAO's large-scale assessments of reading, writing and mathematics. Team members from EQAO and TARGet Kids! will answer participants’ questions about this important research. Live English to French translation will be available to participants.

https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RuB0nCjLR3m5W9ygffFb9w#/registration

EQAO Literacy Session for Families: Focus on Writing (June 11)

Join us for a free live webinar about how EQAO assesses students’ writing skills at key stages of their education. EQAO staff will discuss writing prompts and questions from the reading component of the primary- and junior-division assessments and from the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Participants will hear how these prompts and questions help assess the skills students are learning in class. Staff will also highlight valuable insights and resources that can help parents and guardians support their child’s learning.

https://eqao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F3XF343SQve5ZGR6fEfLoA#/registration

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

May 18th - Victoria Day

Week of May 19th - Grade 3 EQAO

Week of May 25th - Grade 6 EQAO

June 1st - School Council Meeting, 6:30pm

June 5th - P.A. Day

Have a fabulous long weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

We had a fantastic week at EVP!  Today’s weather was absolutely perfect for our annual Jump Rope For Heart fundraiser! Our students and staff had such a fun time with all the activities. Our goal is to raise $1500.00 and we invite families to donate online following the link to Escarpment View’s Jump Rope Donation Page or following link which includes the QR code that directs you to EVP’s Donation Page. Once on the site, please click on the DONATE button to donate. 

JumpRopeForHeartQRCode.pdf

We have already raised over $1150.00! Thank you for your support everyone!

This week is Mental Health Week.  EVP participated in learning about mental health and activities to support well-being. This year, each day had a theme which we shared during morning announcements and students would have discussed the strategies in class!  Here are the daily themes we shared: Motivational Monday, Talk About It Tuesday, Wellness Walk Wednesday, Thoughtful Thursday and Fun Friday!  We talked about finding joy in moments in the day and through connections with others. We hope your children find joy at EVP!

For our Multi-Year Strategic Plan Prompt of the Day was: EVP has been full of music recently. We’ve had Manie Musicale, Music Monday, Move-A-Thon, and Thursday, the grade 8 band performed at Wonderland. Did you know that music benefits our mental health and well-being? What role does music play in your daily life?

End of Day Dismissal

We really enjoy seeing all of you picking up your children at the end of the day. We do kindly ask that you wait to come onto the hardtop until 2:50pm as classes may be outside for physical education or outdoor learning. Also, ball play, tag games and students/adults riding bikes, scooters, or any type of wheel equipment is not permitted at the end of the day (just like the morning) as we have hundreds of people exiting the school. Thank you so much for keeping our school community safe!! 

Kindergarten Orientation - Next Thursday!

We look forward to welcoming our Junior Kindergarten students to Escarpment View in September!  We invite our newest students and families to join us for a Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, May 14th at 4:00pm - 5:00pm. See you soon!

Lockdown Drill - Wednesday, May 13th

On Wednesday morning, we will be holding a Lockdown Drill. This is a planned drill and students and staff will be well prepared with the response and established protocols. Students will be made aware of the Lockdown Drill. Each year, schools conduct drills (i.e., Fire Drills, Lockdown/Hold and Secure Drills).  These planned drills are important in ensuring staff and students are prepared in the event of a real emergency.  

Class Building Parent/Guardian Input

As we plan for the 2026 - 2027 school year, we will soon begin to work on building classes. Our goal is to create well-balanced classes that are a good fit for each and every one of our students. We carefully consider learning, academic, and social skills as well as other information provided by families when making class placement decisions.

You are welcome to submit requests that share more about your child and the type of learning environment in which they work best. However, please note that requests for specific teachers will not be considered. Additionally, please note that requests will be considered to inform, but not direct, class building decisions, as our ultimate goal is to build classes that ensure the success of all students.  We value your input and if you have specific information about your child that you think would be helpful for us to consider during the process, please complete this Google Form by Friday, May 15th. 

Are you moving? 

If you are moving and your child(ren) will be attending a different school September 2026, we ask that you please email Claudia Zomer (zomerc@hdsb.ca) to inform the school as soon as possible.

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

May 14th - Kindergarten Orientation, 4:00pm

May 18th - Victoria Day

Week of May 19th - Grade 3 EQAO

Week of May 25th - Grade 6 EQAO

June 1st - School Council Meeting, 6:30pm

June 5th - P.A. Day

Have a nice weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

Our Move-a-thon was an absolute success! The students and staff had a great time! Thank you to our Student Voices, Healthy Choices Leadership Team for all their hard work organizing this fundraiser and event for Halton Learning Foundation! The students and staff volunteers arrived early Friday to set up and the gym was truly a sight to behold, with our City of Lights Theme! Thank you for your donations everyone!

The Anxious Generation Book Club-Last Call!

It’s not too late to join our Parent/Guardian Book Club for The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. We will meet on Wednesdays from 5:00 - 5:45 pm, May 13 to June 3. Please fill out this form to confirm your participation. See the attached flyer for more details Book Club Flyer.pdf. We hope you will join us! 

Mental Health Week - May 4th

Next week is Mental Health Week and all HDSB students and schools will be participating in learning about mental health, helpful strategies and activities to support well-being. This year, each day will hold a theme with strategies which we will share during morning announcements. In addition, we are participating in Music Monday on Monday and Jump Rope for Heart on Friday! What great ways to promote well-being in our school community!  

Popcorn Fundraiser for Grade 8 Graduation Trip

Our grade 8 students are helping to raise funds to help with the cost of their Graduation Trip and Angel Fund and we are offering a Popcorn fundraiser for four weeks for students to enjoy popcorn each week (Friday, May 15th, 22nd and 29th and Thursday, June 4th)! On these dates, students will enjoy a bag of popcorn at second break. The popcorn is provided by Lumber Heads Food Co.  Please find details below.

About Lumber Heads Food Co.:

• Allergy-Conscious: Our popcorn is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan, and Halal, making it a safe and enjoyable snack for all students.

Popcorn Flavours Available:

• Movie Style Sea Salt

• Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn

The price for four weeks is $10.00.

We invite you to participate in this fundraiser and help support our Grade 8s celebrating their end of year trip! Ordering will be available next week.

Jump Rope For Heart at EVP!

We are looking forward to participating in EVP’s annual Jump Rope For Heart event on Friday, May 8th! Our goal is to raise $1500.00 and we invite families to donate online following the link to Escarpment View’s Jump Rope Donation Page or following link which includes the QR code that directs you to EVP’s Donation Page. Once on the site, please click on the DONATE button to donate. 

JumpRopeForHeartQRCode.pdf

Thank you for your support everyone!

Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) Month

Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) Month has come to a close! We thank all families who have provided support to HLF throughout this month. Your generosity helps make a lasting difference in the lives of HDSB students.

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. 

There’s still time to make an impact. To learn more or continue the support for HLF Month, visit the HLF Month webpage on the HLF website (haltonlearningfoundation.ca). 

Are you an HDSB parent/guardian who could use some help?

If you are an HDSB parent/guardian who needs assistance, please contact your child’s teacher or principal.

Class Building Parent/Guardian Input

As we plan for the 2026 - 2027 school year, we will soon begin to work on building classes. Our goal is to create well-balanced classes that are a good fit for each and every one of our students. We carefully consider learning, academic, and social skills as well as other information provided by families when making class placement decisions.

You are welcome to submit requests that share more about your child and the type of learning environment in which they work best. However, please note that requests for specific teachers will not be considered. Additionally, please note that requests will be considered to inform, but not direct, class building decisions, as our ultimate goal is to build classes that ensure the success of all students.  We value your input and if you have specific information about your child that you think would be helpful for us to consider during the process, please complete this Google Form by Friday, May 15th. 

Are you moving? 

If you are moving and your child(ren) will be attending a different school September 2026, we ask that you please email Claudia Zomer (zomerc@hdsb.ca) to inform the school as soon as possible.

Kindergarten Orientation

We look forward to welcoming our Junior Kindergarten students to Escarpment View in September!  We invite our newest students and families to join us for a Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, May 14th at 4:00pm - 5:00pm. We can’t wait to see you!

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

Week of May 4th - Mental Health Week

May 8th - Jump Rope for Heart!

May 14th - Kindergarten Orientation, 4:00pm

May 18th - Victoria Day

Week of May 19th - Grade 3 EQAO

Week of May 25th - Grade 6 EQAO

June 1st - School Council Meeting, 6:30pm

June 5th - P.A. Day

Have a fabulous weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

Spring has finally arrived and what a wonderful time to walk/bike/scoot to school! We are so thankful for the hundreds of students and families that walk/bike/scoot to school. We also know many of you park farther away and walk the last few blocks to school to reduce congestion around the school, way to go! Some of you may have noticed the pylons placed in areas where no stopping or drop off can occur. Please plan your morning accordingly so that your child arrives at school on time as you will need to park further away if you choose to drive your child to school. In addition, stopping on the road is not permitted and students walking between parked cars is unsafe. We urge you to work in partnership with us so that students, staff and families are safe. Thank you.

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. 

Jump Rope For Heart at EVP!

We are looking forward to participating in EVP’s annual Jump Rope For Heart event on Friday, May 8th! Our goal is to raise $1500.00 and we invite families to donate online following the link to Escarpment View’s Jump Rope Donation Page or following link which includes the QR code that directs you to EVP’s Donation Page. Once on the site, please click on the DONATE button to donate. 

JumpRopeForHeartQRCode.pdf

Thank you for your support everyone!

Class Building

As we plan for the 2026 - 2027 school year, we will soon begin to work on building classes. Our goal is to create well-balanced classes that are a good fit for each and every one of our students. We carefully consider learning, academic, and social skills as well as other information provided by families when making class placement decisions.

You are welcome to submit requests that share more about your child and the type of learning environment in which they work best. However, please note that requests for specific teachers will not be considered. Additionally, please note that requests will be considered to inform, but not direct, class building decisions, as our ultimate goal is to build classes that ensure the success of all students.  We value your input and if you have specific information about your child that you think would be helpful for us to consider during the process, please complete this Google Form by Friday, May 15th. 

Are you moving? 

If you are moving and your child(ren) will be attending a different school September 2026, we ask that you please email Claudia Zomer (zomerc@hdsb.ca) to inform the school as soon as possible.

Kindergarten Orientation

We look forward to welcoming our Junior Kindergarten students to Escarpment View in September!  We invite our newest students and families to join us for a Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, May 14th at 4:00pm - 5:00pm. We can’t wait to see you!

Robert Bateman Community Centre Phase 1 opening celebration - May 2

The City of Burlington is hosting the Robert Bateman Community Centre Phase 1 Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 5151 New Street, Burlington. The Halton District School Board is proud to be a part of this momentous occasion and welcome the students, families and community members to learn about the services and resources available through our school board in this space.

The HDSB’s space within the Robert Bateman Community Centre is a modern, welcoming hub that supports lifelong learning and community services for learners at all stages. It offers programs such as newcomer support through the Welcome Centre, flexible credit and education pathways and career-focused training including ESL, FSL and a Personal Support Worker certificate. Together, these services strengthen education and workforce development across Halton.

To learn more about the opening celebration, please view the news release issued by the City of Burlington: https://www.burlington.ca/en/news/residents-invited-to-robert-bateman-community-centre-phase-1-opening-celebration.aspx 

Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC) Opportunities

MCRC is offering a number of camps and workshops on upcoming PA Days, school breaks and weekends. View the flyer or visit mcrc.on.ca for more information. 

DuckTV is Back

It’s that time of year again! The resident mother mallard duck is back at NSEC, nesting in the interior courtyard. Watch the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmTmYAp07KY 

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

May 1st - Move-A-Thon

May 8th - Jump Rope for Heart!

May 18th - Victoria Day

Week of May 19th - Grade 3 EQAO

Week of May 25th - Grade 6 EQAO

Have a nice weekend everyone! 

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

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