We hope you had a great week!

We had an amazing week at EVP! Junglesport was a hit! And you may have noticed all the outdoor learning activities taking place around the school and community. We are so lucky to be surrounded by such beautiful nature, we hope the students feel inspired by the learning!

School Council 2026-2027

We are happy to announce this year’s School Council! We look forward to a great school year ahead!

Secretary: Somey Oumarally

Treasurer: Arif Iqbal

PIC Representative: Jennifer Adese

Voting Members: Sam Babbar, Jennifer Burch, Lisa Middlebro

Teacher Representative: Fleur Parker  

Multilingual Story Time

We respect and celebrate the many different languages and cultures represented at Escarpment View Public School and are excited to re-introduce our Multilingual Story Time: Many Stories, Many Languages! We are looking for parent volunteers to read and talk about a story in their first language and English. We have some dual language books in some languages in our Library. As a parent volunteer, you would come into the school to read a story in your first language and then read the same story in English to some of our primary students. The commitment is only for one session unless you would like to participate more than once. If you would like to get involved in our school community and host a multilingual reading of a storybook in our school library on Tuesdays from 11:05 -11:25 am, please contact Mrs. Sidhu (sidhus@hdsb.ca) or Mrs.Dell (delln@hdsb.ca) at school (905-878-6176).

A reminder that all volunteers must have a Criminal Background Check which includes vulnerable sector screening. If you do not have a Criminal Background Check, the Halton Regional Police Service has an online process for residents who require a police record check. 

Virtual Announcements Prompt of the Day

Each week, we meet as a school community virtually to connect all of us together! During this time, we provide a Prompt of the Day that aligns with one of the HDSB’s commitments. Please find this week’s prompt below: 

Environmental and Global Citizenship: Which bin does a granola bar wrapper go in? Please find useful information linked in the Halton Recycling Guide.

Halloween and Parade

With Halloween approaching, we would like to share how our school will be engaging and provide a few reminders to help make the day safe and enjoyable for everyone. Students may choose to wear a costume, our school colours or Spirit Wear on Friday, October 30th. There is no expectation for your child to dress up in a costume. If your child chooses to dress in a costume, please help ensure their costume supports the positive and welcoming environment we strive for at our school.  

Costume expectations: 

○  Costumes should be fun and respectful 

○  Costumes that mimic cultural, religious, racial or gender identities are not appropriate 

○  Avoid costumes intended to overly frighten or cause distress 

○  Masks or replica weapons are not acceptable at school   

Thank you for your support. 

We will be hosting a Halloween parade for students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 on Friday, October 30th beginning promptly at 9:20am. Families are welcome to join us!

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.

Popcorn Fundraiser

We are offering a popcorn fundraiser this year for students to enjoy popcorn! The popcorn is provided by Lumber Heads Food Co.  Please find details below.

About Lumber Heads Food Co.:

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

Popcorn Flavours Available:

• Movie Style Sea Salt

• Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn

Funds raised from this fundraiser will be used towards our Angel Fund and Field Trips. Cost is $3.00 a bag. Ordering is available on School Cashonline for November 5th! Additional dates will be announced through School Cashonline and our weekly newsletter. Thank you for your support!

Lockdown Drill - Tuesday, November 3rd

On Tuesday, November 3rd in the 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.  

Municipal Elections

Escarpment View PS will be hosting this year’s Municipal Elections on October 26, 2026. Please keep this in mind as the school will be busier than usual on this date.

Photo Days and Classes

Please find information below on when your child’s class will have their photos taken.

Monday, November 9th   - Kindergarten to Grade 4

Tuesday, November 10th - Grade 5 to 8

School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

October 26th - Municipal Election, EVP a Polling Site

October 30th - Kindergarten to Grade 3 Halloween Parade @ 9:20am

November 9th and 10th - Photo Days 

Have a great weekend everyone!

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week!

Take Me Outside Day

Take Me Outside Day is Canada's national celebration of outdoor learning, bringing together educators, learners, schools, organizations, families, and communities from across Canada and around the world to celebrate and expand learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. On October 21st we are participating in ‘Take Me Outside Day’! This day helps to raise awareness about outdoor learning by encouraging educators to take their learners outside.

Waste-Free Wednesdays Coming to EVP!

Escarpment View PS will start a new initiative this year to reduce our school’s waste! When we go waste-free, we are helping to reduce the environmental impacts caused from the unnecessary transportation, production, and disposal of packaging products. (Eco-Schools) 

We invite students and families to pack a lunch that does not generate unnecessary waste. A waste-free lunch may include reusable food and drink containers, washable cutlery, and cloth napkins instead of prepackaged foods, single-use plastic baggies, juice boxes and pouches, paper napkins, aluminum foil, and disposable utensils. EVP is asking for one item to start this initiative and it would be great for your family to work together to decide what to pack!

October is Walktober Month! 

October is International Walk to School Month! Next week, all staff are invited to take a tally the week of October 19th counting the number of students who walked or rolled to school! And as we are a Sustainable Future School and work hard with all the Eco-School initiatives, we are using GOOS (Good On One Side) paper for each class!

Virtual Announcements Prompt of the Day

Each week, we meet as a school community virtually to connect all of us together! During this time, we provide a Prompt of the Day that aligns with one of the HDSB’s commitments. Please find this week’s prompt below: 

Kindness, Connection and Community: One way to build COMMUNITY is through small acts of courtesy and kindness. For example, holding the door open for the person behind you. What small acts of kindness do people do for each other in your class?

Halloween and Parade

With Halloween approaching, we would like to share how our school will be engaging and provide a few reminders to help make the day safe and enjoyable for everyone. Students may choose to wear a costume, our school colours or Spirit Wear on Friday, October 30th. There is no expectation for your child to dress up in a costume. If your child chooses to dress in a costume, please help ensure their costume supports the positive and welcoming environment we strive for at our school.  

Costume expectations: 

○  Costumes should be fun and respectful 

○  Costumes that mimic cultural, religious, racial or gender identities are not appropriate 

○  Avoid costumes intended to overly frighten or cause distress 

○  Masks or replica weapons are not acceptable at school   

Thank you for your support. 

We will be hosting a Halloween parade for students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 on Friday, October 30th beginning promptly at 9:20am. Families are welcome to join us!

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.

Reminder Medical Danger - Anaphylaxis 

We are asking all students, families and members of our school community to adhere to the following requests regarding peanuts/tree nuts: 

● Lunches and snacks are free of peanuts and tree nuts

● Read food labels, checking for peanut/nut ingredients prior to sending them to school. 

● Ensure food from takeout restaurants is free from nuts, AND free from cross-contamination of nuts. 

● If peanut butter is eaten at home before school, ensure lips, mouth and hands are washed thoroughly before attending school (this is truly an essential action to prevent cross contamination).

Popcorn Fundraiser

We are offering a popcorn fundraiser this year for students to enjoy popcorn! The popcorn is provided by Lumber Heads Food Co.  Please find details below.

About Lumber Heads Food Co.:

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

Popcorn Flavours Available:

• Movie Style Sea Salt

• Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn

Funds raised from this fundraiser will be used towards our Angel Fund and Field Trips. Cost is $3.00 a bag. Ordering will be available next week on School Cashonline for November 5th! Additional dates will be announced through School Cashonline and our weekly newsletter. Thank you for your support!

Snack Program at EVP

We wish to thank Halton Food For Thought for supporting EVP’s Snack Program. This year, bins of healthy snacks will be available in classrooms.

Municipal Elections

Escarpment View PS will be hosting this year’s Municipal Elections on October 26, 2026. Please keep this in mind as the school will be busier than usual on this date.

The following information is shared on behalf of the Town of Milton, which oversees the

administration of municipal elections in Milton. 

Milton’s Municipal Elections take place on Monday, Oct. 16. Eligible voters can cast their ballot

during advance voting from Oct. 12 to 15 or on Election Day. Visit

milton.ca/your-government/elections/2026-municipal-election for voting locations, hours

eligibility requirements and other election information. Have your say by voting for the Mayor,

Regional and Local Councillors and School Board Trustees.

School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

Week of October 19th - Junglesport for Grades 1 to 8

October 26th - Municipal Election 

October 30th - Kindergarten to Grade 3 Halloween Parade @ 9:20am

November 9th and 10th - Photo Days 

Have a great weekend everyone!

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

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We hope you had a great week! 

It was so wonderful to see so many of you at Thursday’s Open House! Your children were very excited to share their learning spaces with you. We are having a great year and we thank you for your enthusiasm and support!!

Terry Fox Run/Walk-Toonie for Terry Thursday!

We are inviting students to bring in a toonie for Terry Fox next Thursday to help us reach our goal of $2000.00! We thank you in advance for your support!

Jungle Sport Coming Soon for Grades 1 to 8

We are looking forward to welcoming Jungle Sport back to EVP! Families are asked to pay $5.00 per child for this amazing experience and School Council will kindly help with the cost of Jungle Sport this year! Permission forms must be returned for children to participate. Students love the experience!

Grade 7 and 8 Information Session at Milton District High School

Please find details on the upcoming information session for Grade 7s and 8s at Milton District High School! Mark your calendars everyone!

Grade 7 and 8 Information Evening - Milton District HS.pdf

Virtual Grade 8 to 9 Transition Multilingual Information Sessions

Please see the linked document for multilingual information on Grade 8 to 9 Transitions.

     Parent Involvement Committee Conference

The HDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians and community members to attend the upcoming Parent Involvement Committee Conference on Saturday, October 24, from 9 am to 3:30 pm at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton.

The theme for this year’s event is Get Connected. This free event will feature informative workshops, community partners and displays, and a Brunch and Learn session for collaboration and networking.

Childminding is available at no cost for Kindergarten-age children up to 12 years of age.

Morning refreshments and lunch are also provided. Transportation may be available for

attendees who require it to travel from various areas within Halton to the conference. Learn

more and register on the HDSB website.

Photo Days

Our Photo Days will take place on November 9th and November 10th. Details on which grades will have their photos taken on which day will be shared closer to the dates.

Lunch Programs at EVP!

Thank you for your support with our lunch programs (pizza/cookie, Hero Burger and Subway). Hero Burger and Subway orders can be placed throughout the year. Please find information on this attachment for how to order. 

Municipal Elections

Escarpment View PS will be hosting this year’s Municipal Elections on October 26, 2026.  Please keep this in mind as the school will be busier than usual on this date.

School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

October 12th - Thanksgiving Day

Week of October 19th - Junglesport for Grades 1 to 8

Have a great long weekend everyone!

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

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We hope you had a great week! 

Terry Fox Run/Walk

Escarpment View Public School participated  in the Terry Fox School Run/Walk on Thursday, October 1st!  It was an amazing event! You can still support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at:  https://schools.terryfox.ca/EscarpmentViewESMilton 

Thank you for your support!

EVP Open House Next Thursday!

We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s Open House on Thursday, October 8th from 6:00 - 7:00pm. EVP welcomes staff and students from our feeder secondary schools. We are excited to welcome Milton District High School and Elsie MacGill Secondary School to our Open House on October 8.

School Council Meeting/Election 

We are looking forward to seeing you at Monday’s School Council Meeting and Election. Our meetings take place in person in our Library and they begin at 6:30pm. See you then!

Jungle Sport Coming Soon!

We are looking forward to welcoming Jungle Sport back to EVP! Families are asked to pay $5.00 per child for this amazing experience and School Council will kindly help with the cost of Jungle Sport this year! Permission forms will be coming home and students must return the forms to be able to participate. Students love the experience!

Grade 7 and 8 Information Session at Milton District High School

Please find details on the upcoming information session for Grade 7s and 8s at Milton District High School! Mark your calendars everyone!

Grade 7 and 8 Information Evening - Milton District HS.pdf

Virtual Grade 8 to 9 Transition Multilingual Information Sessions

Please see the linked document for multilingual information on Grade 8 to 9 Transitions.

Lunch Programs at EVP!

Thank you for your support with our lunch programs (pizza/cookie, Hero Burger and Subway). Hero Burger and Subway orders can be placed throughout the year. Please find information on this attachment for how to order. 

P.A. Day Next Friday, October 9th

Next Friday, October 9th is a P.A. Day and there is no school for students.

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

Do you have a child starting school in September 2027? Registration is underway for Kindergarten in the HDSB!

The HDSB’s Kindergarten program provides children with a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success by developing curiosity, problem-solving and early literacy and math skills in a welcoming environment.  

Parents/guardians can register online or in-person. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/8wnn9uv9 

School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

October 5th - School Council Meeting/Council Elections

October 8th - Open House, 6:00pm

October 9th - P.A. Day

October 12th - Thanksgiving Day

Have a great weekend everyone!

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

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We hope you had a great week! 

The field is open! It was absolutely wonderful to see the joy in our students accessing the areas. We thank them for their patience and understanding as we made sure that the lawn was ready for us!

Thank you for joining us at this year’s Fun  Fair! It was so nice to see all the families enjoy the event, connect with neighbours and meet new people! 

Cross-Country Meet

We are so proud of our students who are participating in cross-country this year! The cross-country meet will take place on Monday, October 5th. Please note, the permission form for the meet is due Thursday, October 1st. If your child has been attending cross-country practices but has not given you a permission form to sign yet, please be sure to ask them for it. We don’t want anyone to miss out on the meet because they didn’t return the permission form on time!

HDSB Secondary School Open House

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Halton District School Board will host a board-wide, interactive Open House at Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please find more information: Sept. 26 Open House.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Wednesday, September 30th

(HDSB) - The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Nationally recognized on September 30th of each year. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #80 was fulfilled by the federal government with the creation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day. Inspired by the story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, Orange Shirt Day is held annually on September 30. Phyllis was a student at St. Joseph Mission Residential School in Williams Lake, B.C.  Orange Shirt Day became a symbol of Residential Schools because of her experience on her first day at a Residential School. https://orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story/

All HDSB schools and Board offices will lower their flags to half mast on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. At the Board office, the Survivors' Flag will also be raised on the second flag pole on behalf of all schools. 

As a school community, we will be participating in learning leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We invite students and staff to wear orange on Wednesday, September 30th.

Terry Fox Run/Walk

Escarpment View Public School will proudly be participating in the Terry Fox School Run/Walk on Thursday,October 1st! Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at:  https://schools.terryfox.ca/EscarpmentViewESMilton 

Thank you for your support!

Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC) Opportunities 

MCRC is offering a number of programs in October. View the flyer or visit mcrc.on.ca for more information. 

Telling Tales Opportunity 

Telling Tales is hosting its annual literary festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington on Saturday, Oct. 3. As Canada’s leading children’s literary festival since 2009 and a registered charity, Telling Tales puts homegrown Canadian authors, illustrators and storytellers at centre stage. View the flyer or visit tellingtales.org for more information.

EVP Open House Coming Soon!

We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s Open House on Thursday, 

          October 8th from 6:00 - 7:00pm. Mark your calendars!

School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

October 1st - Terry Fox Run/Walk

October 5th - School Council Meeting/Council Elections

October 8th - Open House

October 9th - P.A. Day

Have a great weekend everyone!

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

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We hope you had a great week! 

EVP Fun Fair Next Week!

We are looking forward to the Fun Fair on Wednesday, September 23rd! This is a free event offered by our School Council!  Food will be available for purchase from a variety of food vendors. See the linked flyer for more details. See you at 4:30! A reminder that e-scooters are not permitted on property. And we ask that bikes and scooters should be stored/parked at our bike racks please.

Pizza/Cookie Orders Now Available on School Cash Online

Ordering information for our Pizza/Cookie Lunch Program has been emailed to you today (Friday). Orders for Session 1 are due next Wednesday, September 23rd at midnight. Our first Pizza/Cookie Day is Tuesday, September 29th and will run until January 19th. Proceeds from Pizza Day and lunch programs will go towards extra curricular support for student clubs and sports teams, Angel Fund and musical instruments. 

School Council Nomination

Are you interested in being a member of this year’s School Council? If you are interested in running for an elected 2026-2027 School Council position at Escarpment View Public School, please complete the Google Form by Monday, September 28th at 4pm. Our first School Council meeting will be held on Monday, October 5th at 6:30pm.

HDSB Secondary School Open House

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Halton District School Board will host a board-wide, interactive Open House at Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please find more information: Sept. 26 Open House.

Grade 8 to 9 Transitions Livestream

On Tuesday, September 22nd, at 7:00pm, the HDSB will be hosting a Livestream for information on the transition for students from Grade 8 to 9 Please find the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDTfPAI38KY

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Wednesday, September 30th

(HDSB) - The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Nationally recognized on September 30th of each year. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #80 was fulfilled by the federal government with the creation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day. Inspired by the story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, Orange Shirt Day is held annually on September 30. Phyllis was a student at St. Joseph Mission Residential School in Williams Lake, B.C.  Orange Shirt Day became a symbol of Residential Schools because of her experience on her first day at a Residential School. https://orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story/

All HDSB schools and Board offices will lower their flags to half mast on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. At the Board office, the Survivors' Flag will also be raised on the second flag pole on behalf of all schools. 

As a school community, we will be participating in learning leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We invite students and staff to wear orange on Wednesday, September 30th.

Terry Fox Run/Walk

Escarpment View Public School will proudly be participating in the Terry Fox School Run/Walk on Thursday,October 1st! Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at:  https://schools.terryfox.ca/EscarpmentViewESMilton 

Thank you for your support!

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Conference – Saturday, Oct. 24

The HDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians and community members to attend the upcoming Parent Involvement Committee Conference on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton.

The theme for this year’s event is Get Connected. Parents/guardians are invited to explore practical workshops on Student Mental Health and Well Being, Special Education, Generative AI and Social Media, Literacy, Mathematics, School Pathways, Equity and Inclusion. Come learn, connect and discover ways to support student success. Registration is now open for this free event, including childcare, a light lunch and transportation within Halton Region. 

Learn more and register by Friday, Oct. 9: tinyurl.com/mrxw6hxp

ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development

Please find linked information on School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS) Occupational Therapy from occupational therapists (OTs) from ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development.

EVP Open House Coming Soon!

We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s Open House on Thursday, October 8th 

from 6:00 - 7:00pm. Mark your calendars!

School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

September 23rd - EVP Fun Fair

September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 1st - Terry Fox Run/Walk

October 8th - Open House

October 9th - P.A. Day

Have a great weekend everyone!

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

We hope you had a great week! We certainly have and we are excited for the year ahead.

Your children, alongside their educators, have had a fabulous start to the year and we thank you for your continued support as we begin the journey of the 2026/2027 school year!

Please find the Welcome to a New School Year page on our school board’s website for important links and information.

EVP Fun Fair Coming Soon!

We are looking forward to the Fun Fair on Wednesday, September 23rd! This is a free event offered by our School Council!  Food will be available for purchase from a variety of food vendors. See the attached flyer for more details. 

Appointments and Absences

We understand that your children may have to attend appointments during the school day. We ask that you please add these absences to School Messenger. Information can be found here.

CYC-P/Social Worker Notification Letter

Please find information on Escarpment View’s CYC-P and School Social Worker linker here.

Early Dismissal

Please note that it is very busy at the end of the day and if you are planning to pick up your child early from the school, we kindly ask that you please do so before 2:30pm. Thank you for your support.

Volunteers in Schools  

We sincerely appreciate the partnership with our volunteers and look forward to seeing you soon! If you are interested in volunteering at EVP, (i.e., special lunches, movie night, fun fair, school trips with your child’s class, etc.) please ensure the following steps are completed:

• All volunteers will have a Criminal Background Check which includes vulnerable sector screening. 

• The Halton Regional Police Service now has an online process for residents who require a police record check. Note: There are many online background check services (e.g., mybackcheck.com) on the internet. These services do not include vulnerable sector screening, a requirement for HDSB volunteering.  

• If there is a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable sector screening on file at the school, the volunteer is required to complete the Halton District School Board's Annual Offence Declaration for subsequent years.

• For reference, please find information on the HDSB page, Volunteer in HDSB Schools

Thursdays - School Colours or EVP Spirit Wear

Every Thursday is EVP Spirit Day! Let’s show our spirit and wear yellow, black or our Spirit Wear!

HDSB Student & Family Support Office

Please consider adding the following blurb to your next newsletter to families to help generate awareness about when and how to contact the SFSO:

Student and Family Support Office

Questions about your child's education? Start by speaking with your child's teacher and principal. If you still need support, the HDSB’s Student and Family Support Office can help answer questions, provide information and connect you with the appropriate supports. 

Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) – Back to School Campaign

Help 400 HDSB Students Start School with Confidence

As students across our community head back to school, some will arrive without the basics they need: a backpack, school supplies, or even lunch. The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF), thanks to our generous community, is here to help.

HLF launched its Back-to-School campaign, with the help of its cheerful helper, Carrie the Backpack, to support 400 HDSB students by September 30. Families are counting on this support, and HLF is asking our generous community to step in urgently so they can continue to say “YES” to every request for emergency support they receive.

Here's what one parent shared about what saying “YES” meant to her family:

Just wanted to say how grateful I am for this support. I’m a single mom, and because of your help, I’m able to get what my daughter needs for back-to-school and food, and I’m so unbelievably grateful for the support.

Make a gift for a student in need today: Donate Now

Together, we can give students not just supplies, but confidence, dignity, and hope.

Learn more about Carrie’s Back to School mission and how you can help at GoBack2School.ca.

Pizza Lunch Program Information Coming Soon

We will be sharing ordering details for pizza and cookie lunch orders next week!  Our lunch programs are one way we fundraise and we appreciate your support with your participation! Stay tuned for more information!

Terry Fox Run/Walk

Escarpment View Public School will proudly be participating in the Terry Fox School Run/Walk on Thursday,October 1st! Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at:  https://schools.terryfox.ca/EscarpmentViewESMilton 

Thank you for your support!

School Year Calendar

Please find this year’s school calendar linked here.

Upcoming Dates

September 23rd - EVP Fun Fair

September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 1st - Terry Fox Run/Walk

Have a great weekend everyone!

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

NOTE: This is a modified version of the message from Principal Juresic sent to all EVP families via email on Friday, September 5th. For privacy and security reasons, links containing floor plans, email addresses, and staff names have been deactivated. Please refer to the email from Principal Juresic for access to these links.

Dear Escarpment View Families,

We hope you are enjoying the week! We look forward to welcoming students next week!

You will find important and helpful information below regarding first day details and school information and routines below. It is very important that you read all of the information provided. We are sharing important details in this message to help with the transition to school for all of our students. We appreciate your time in reading the information in this email. 

FIRST DAY Drop Off/Pick Up Routines 

We have prepared a slideshow with all of our maps for your reference linked here. Below you will find specific slides linked for your child’s grade level as well.  

Kindergarten Students

Our educators are excited to meet your children and will be happy to say a quick hello to you, but they will not be able to engage in long conversations at this time. Contact your child’s educators by email to share information or arrange a time for a phone call or meeting.

• Kindergarten students in K1, K2, K3, K4 and KF 5 will be dropped off at Door #12 (see linked map). Families are asked to form a line in front of the orange safety cone that is labelled with your child’s class code. Educators at the door will greet families one at a time and escort your child to their classroom inside the school. Pick up will be in the same location. Thank you in advance for your patience during this process.

Students in Grades 1 - 6

• On the first day, staff will be outside on the hardtop at the back of the school greeting their students and will hold up a sign with their name and class code 

• See the linked map locations

• Staff are excited to meet your children and will be happy to meet you, please note though that they are supervising their class and will not be able to engage in long conversations with you. Please email them for any messages you may have.

• At the end of the day, teachers will walk students out of the school to the hardtop at the back of the school where you are invited to pick up your child. 

Classes inside the building (Grades 1-6)  (link removed for website - see email)

Classes in portables (Grades 4-6)   (link removed for website - see email)

Students in Grade 7 - 8 

• Will have direct entry to their classroom. Students will be allowed entry beginning at 8:35. Please show your child the linked floor plan so they can become familiar with where they will be going.  We will have staff supervisors helping direct students to their locations.

• At the end of the day, teachers will walk students out of the school, please arrange a meeting location if you plan to pick them up. Please note that parking lot entrances are not suitable meeting locations because these are no stopping zones. We ask that you do not have your child to wait for you near a parking lot entrance.

Classroom Locations (Grades 7 and 8)  (link removed for website - see email)

****In the event of inclement weather (i.e., heavy rain, thunderstorms), an alternate plan will be shared with you on Monday, September 7th.

Drop Off/Pick Up Routines for the Remainder of the Year (Beginning Wednesday, September 9th) will be shared with you on Tuesday, September 8th.

Here are some of the key reminders as we begin our school year.

Arriving at School on Time

Arriving at school on time sets students up for success! We ask that you please be on time as late arrivals disrupt the instruction that is taking place in class. 

Allergy Reminders: Nut and Seed Butters

At Escarpment View we have a number of students with life-threatening allergies to various nuts and seeds. For this reason, we do not allow any nut or seed butters of any kind. This includes products such as sunflower butter, pea butter, Nutella, “Wow Butter” and tahini. These products have a spreadable quality that can easily contaminate surfaces such as desks and door knobs and therefore present a significant risk for a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Attendance

A reminder that if your child will be absent from school, you must report the absence in School Messenger.  Information can be found here. Attendance is taken at the start of period 1 and at the start of period 3 (after first nutrition break). 

Communication 

You are an important partner in our school and staying connected with you is a priority!

Please find some ways we stay connected with the community:

The View Weekly Update: 

Each week, on Friday afternoon, you will receive an Escarpment View Weekly Update where information, highlighting all the wonderful learning and experiences and updates will be shared with you. Please read the emails as this is one of the ways to stay connected with our community. These messages will be shared via School Messenger.

As-needed messages: 

We will also be sharing messages throughout the week as needed and these messages will be shared using School Messenger. 

Instagram and Website: 

Please follow us at https://www.instagram.com/evp_hdsb/. We look forward to keeping you informed and sharing the amazing things happening at EVP!

And please visit our school website for updates and information.

Dropping Off Items

If you need to drop off an item at school for your child, please ensure it is labelled with your child’s first and last name and teacher. We have a drop off table in our front foyer.

E-Scooters

Please be aware that electric scooters are prohibited on all school sidewalks, playgrounds and within school buildings. E-scooters are not permitted to be stored in school. 

In Halton, e-scooters are not permitted on public roads, sidewalks or trails. E-scooters must be operated on personal property and the rider must be at least 16 years old.  

An e-scooter is a vehicle that has: 

● two wheels (one at the front and one at the back) 

● a platform to stand on 3 

● a handlebar for steering 

● an electric motor that does not exceed 500 watts 

● a maximum speed of 24 km/h on a level surface 

In addition to adhering to local by-laws, e-scooter riders are required under the Highway Traffic Act to use a CSA-approved motorcycle or bicycle helmet (if under the age of 18).

For more information about e-scooter safety, view the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's guidelines and the Halton Regional Police Service Safety Tips webpage.  

The Town of Milton has also shared information on E-scooters not being currently permitted to operate on public property in Milton. Please find details on the Town of Milton site here.

Parking Lots are Closed at Morning Entry and Dismissal Time

To ensure the safety of all of our students, all of our parking lots are closed to vehicles before school and at dismissal time (there will be no entry permitted). Please do not arrive early to park at dismissal time. We encourage our families to walk or ride their bikes to school to reduce vehicle congestion on the road. It is important that we work together to ensure student safety and well-being. Please follow the rules of the road and pay particular attention to the signage on the street. 

Prescription Medications

If your child has prescribed medication that needs to be kept at school (i.e., epipens, puffers), please send the spare medication to school on their first day and the homeroom teachers will deliver it to the office. Alternatively, you are welcome to drop off to the main office. Please contact our Vice Principal, Melissa Hanmer, for more information about medications at school.

SAVE THE DATE!

The EVP School Council has planned our annual EVP Fun Fair for the upcoming school year! We know this event will be a fabulous 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!

School Hours

Supervision begins at 8:30am

Start Time: 8:45am 

Nutrition Break 1: 10:45 - 11:05 (Grades 1-5 eat, Grades 6-8 outside)

11:05 - 11:25 (Grades 6-8 eat, Grades 1-5 outside)

Nutrition Break 2: 1:25 - 1:45 (Grades 1-5 eat, Grades 6-8 outside

                          1:45 - 2:05 (Grades 6-8 eat, Grades 1-5 outside)

Dismissal Time: 3:05pm

School Spirit at EVP

We believe in a strong sense of belonging and one way we show our EVP pride and sense of community is by wearing our school colours or EVP Spirit Wear every Thursday!  Everyone is welcome to wear black and/or yellow every Thursday! We will share details on how to order EVP Spirit Wear in a few weeks.

What to bring to school

• Label all items that come to school

• Lunch, extra water bottles, clothing for the weather (e.g., raincoat and hats) -we will be spending a portion of our day outside in addition to outdoor nutrition breaks and look forward to the learning opportunities that will take place outside - please ensure your child is dressed for the weather

• Please note that students are not permitted to bring personal technology to school (e.g. laptops and tablets). Cell phones, smart watches, and ear buds cannot be used at school and must be turned off and stored in lockers during the school day. 

Please let your children know we can’t wait to see them next Tuesday as we look forward to a wonderful year ahead!

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Pina Juresic

Principal

Escarpment View PS

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Dear Escarpment View Families,

We hope you are having a wonderful summer break! It is always a pleasure to write this message as we know there is excitement about the start of a new school year! Our hope is that this communication will support the transition to a successful school year.

We are looking forward to another fabulous year ahead and welcoming students to Escarpment View PS on the first day of school Tuesday, September 8th. 

We are grateful for the trust you place in us to guide, inspire, and support your children. Our dedicated staff has been working hard to prepare for a fantastic school year start up, and I feel fortunate to work alongside a team so committed to your child’s success. Together with you, we look forward to celebrating their achievements at EVP!

To foster a strong sense of belonging and to affirm student identity, our classrooms will start the year as a "blank canvas." Rather than fully decorated rooms, educators and students will co-design their learning spaces together. This collaborative approach creates an inclusive community where students see themselves reflected in their environment, share how they learn best, and build deep connections. We can't wait to see what they create together.

HDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan

The Halton District School Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) is our roadmap which guides us in creating the conditions that students and staff will thrive in.

The six commitments outlined in the plan are: 

• Learning, Engagement and Achievement

• Kindness, Connection and Community

• Indigenous Rights and Education

• Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion

• Mental Health and Well-Being

• Environmental and Global Citizenship

You are encouraged to visit the HDSB website to learn more: https://www.hdsb.ca/our-board/multi-year-strategic-plan/

Class Placement Information

Class placement information will be shared with you on Friday, September 4th after 4:00pm. You will receive an email with details on your child's class placement. Please note that we will not be making any changes to class placements and kindly ask that you support your child(ren) with the transition to a new school year, new class with new classmates and educators. We, too, will support all your children during this time. They will make new friends, become familiar to new routines and will get to know their classmates and educators!

School Hours

Escarpment View school hours are 8:45am-3:05pm. Supervision begins at 8:30am. 

Nutrition Break Information

Please note that our nutrition break times are as follows:

Nutrition Break 1: 10:45 - 11:05 (Grades 1-5 eat, Grades 6-8 outside)

                                  11:05 - 11:25 (Grades 6-8 eat, Grades 1-5 outside)

Nutrition Break 2: 1:25 - 1:45 (Grades 1-5 eat, Grades 6-8 outside)

                                  1:45 - 2:05 (Grades 6-8 eat, Grades 1-5 outside)

Kindergarten students will have their own schedule for eating and outdoor times.

First Day Information                    

We will be sharing a map for first day drop off and pick up, routines for the first day, general school information, etc. on Friday.  Drop off and pick up routines for the remainder of the year will be communicated with you on Tuesday, September 8th.

Parking Lot Closed at Entry and Dismissal

Please note that our school parking lot is closed at morning entry and dismissal time. For the safety of our students, staff and community members, we remind you to exercise caution at all times during the day. We are a large school community and we are so happy to see all the families walking and riding to school! Not only is it healthy, it is also wonderful for the environment. A reminder for students to wear helmets please. Please ensure that you are using the designated crossing areas where crossing guards are stationed to cross the street.

Save the Date - EVP Fun Fair Coming Soon!

We are excited to see our families at the annual fun fair hosted by our wonderful School Council! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 23rd. More details coming soon!

Help 400 HDSB Students Start School with Confidence-Halton Learning Foundation

As students across our community head back to school, some will arrive without the basics they need: a backpack, school supplies, or even lunch. The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF), thanks to our generous community, is here to help.

HLF launched its Back-to-School campaign, with the help of our cheerful helper Carrie the Backpack, to help 400 HDSB students by September 30. Families are counting on this support, and HLF is asking our generous community to step in urgently so they can continue to say “YES” to every request for emergency support they receive.

Here's what one parent shared about what saying “YES” meant to her family:

Just wanted to say how grateful I am for this support. I’m a single mom, and because of your help, I’m able to get what my daughter needs for back-to-school and food, and I’m so unbelievably grateful for the support.

Make a gift for a student in need today: Donate Now

Together, we can give students not just supplies, but confidence, dignity, and hope.

Learn more about Carrie’s Back to School mission and how you can help at GoBack2School.ca.

Instagram and Website

Please follow us at https://www.instagram.com/evp_hdsb/. We look forward to keeping you informed and sharing the amazing things happening at EVP!

And please visit our school website for updates and information.

EVP’s Refreshed New Look!

Have you seen our new field and outdoor learning spaces? We are absolutely thrilled with the beautiful results and will work with our students and community to take special care of the spaces. We are so excited!

As we look forward to a joyful and enriching new school year, thank you for your continued support and partnership. Our sense of belonging is the heart of EVP, and we couldn't do it without you! 

We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 8th.

Wishing you all a fabulous last few days of summer break!  

Thank you,

Pina Juresic

Principal 

Escarpment View PS