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//
Safety Tips for Walking and Riding
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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
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When crossing roads always cross at corner, stop and look for traffic
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Do not step out in front of parked cars or snow banks without checking for on-coming traffic
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Be aware, no listening to music or text/talking on phone while walking or riding
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Use sidewalks where possible, walk on the left facing traffic, in single file
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Be sure to wear a properly fitted helmet when bicycling and scootering
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Have a bell on your bike to let others walking to school know you are passing
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Walk your bike and scooters across the street
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Dress appropriately for the weather (waterproof, warm, scarf, hat, mittens, etc.)
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Wear clothing or carry knapsacks with reflective material that can be seen by car drivers
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Bring a change of clothes when walking or riding in inclement weather
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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