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The Mustang Messenger for September 28 to October 2, 2026

 

Anything But a Backpack Spirit Day

Our students brought amazing creativity to our first spirit day - from hampers, cupcake holders, cat carriers and suitcases to baseball bags, buckets and lego boxes.


 



Did you know?

Our wonderful School Council provides birthday treats to all our students. Students get to choose a book of their choice, birthday pencil and a sticker. Birthdays are announced on the PA system each morning including birthdays on week-ends and summer time. 




 

First School Council Meeting

Monday, September 28th @ 6:30 pm

 

  • 8:10 am to 8:30 am

  • Parents, please do not drop students off before 8:10 am.

  • Students will enter through the front door after saying good-bye to their parents. Parents are not permitted to come in the school to breakfast program unless they are volunteering and have a police check.

 

Orange Shirt Day - Wednesday, September 30th (repost)

  • This is not a spirit day but a day to bring awareness about the National Truth & Reconciliation Day and the call to Action #80. It is a day of remembrance and morning for some families rather than a celebration.

 

School Teacher Meet & Greet (repost)
Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

 

Next PD Day - Friday, October 9th

 

Food 4 Kids Message

As we head into cold and flu season, we'd love to share a simple way your school community can support local children while stocking up on an everyday essential.

Available for $34 per 50-pack, Wicked Wipes are a practical way to prepare for cold and flu season while supporting the more than 1,200 local elementary school children who rely on Food4Kids Halton each weekend for healthy food.

From September 18 to October 18, every purchase through this campaign helps support local kids. If you’re able, we would be grateful if you could share this campaign with your school community through your newsletter or parent communications.

Purchase Wicked Wipes here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/food4kids-halton/events/clean-hands-kind-hearts-big-impact-1/

 

 

Parent Involvement Committee (repost)

  • 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

 

Accessible Parking Spot (repost)

We have a student that needs access to the wheelchair parking spot for loading and unloading purposes in their wheelchair. Please be mindful of this before and after school so the family has access to it. We will be posting a sign shortly when it comes in. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 

The Mustang Messenger for September 21-25, 2026



Terry Fox Walk / Run

  • Wow, what a great day for outreach and building our school community! We surpassed our goal of $1,400 and it is now $1,900 and climbing. Way to go Mustangs!

 

 

First School Council Meeting

Monday, September 28th @ 6:30 pm

  • Thank you to all the volunteers who stepped forward to help this wonderful program for our children get started on Monday, September 21st from 8:10 to 8:30 am. Please reach out to MGPScouncil@gmail.com if you can spare some time for this wonderful Mohawk Gardens program.

 

 

Parent Involvement Committee

  • 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

 

 

Spirit Day - Anything But a Backpack on Friday, September 25th

Be creative but safe in your choices. No electronic carriers.

 

 

(Repost) Hearing and Vision Screening:

 September 23rd clinic at Mohawk Gardens - Click here to register

 

The deadline for registration is September 21st at 9am and the duration at the school may be adjusted based on student participation. Your child’s Hearing and Vision should be screened every year.  A fee of $25.00 is collected to help offset the cost of bringing this clinic to your school.

 

Why Screening Matters:

  • Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear problems and one of the best ways to prevent hearing loss is early detection of middle ear function issues.

  •  Vision issues are common in children, so early detection is crucial for their healthy development and academic success.

 

 

Orange Shirt Day - Wednesday, September 30th

  • This is not a spirit day but a day to bring awareness about the National Truth & Reconciliation Day and the call to Action #80. It is a day of remembrance and mourning for some families rather than a celebration.

 

School Open House Meet & Greet

Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

 

Next PD Day - Friday, October 9th

Accessible Parking Spot:

We have a student that needs access to the wheelchair parking spot for loading and unloading purposes in their wheelchair. Please be mindful of this before and after school so the family has access to it. We will be posting a sign shortly when it comes in. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

(Repost) Parking Lot Reminders: 

We encourage everyone to walk to school if they are able. If driving, do not use the east parking lot - this is for staff only. Families may use the west parking lot. If you are waiting with your child or they need an escort to their teacher, then park. If you are dropping off, then use the “Drop’n Go” loop. Staff are not permitted to take your child out of the car or escort them to their line-up zone.

 

(Repost) No Dogs on School Property:

We have a number of students and staff with allergies and anxiety around animals. Please keep all dogs off the blacktop and field where students are waiting for school to begin and stand in alternate municipal marked spaces if you need to bring a dog on your walk to school. The Kindergarten outdoor learning spaces (fenced-in area) are absolutely off bounds for dogs. Please help educate the public of this if you are by the school after hours. We want our learning spaces to be safe for our youngest students. Thank you.

 

Appleby Line Festival - Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 1-5 pm

https://applebylinestreetfestival.ca/ 

The Mustang Messenger for September 14-18, 2026

 

Terry Fox Run / Walk

  • Since 1997, Mohawk has raised $29, 738.25. 

  • This year’s fundraising goal is $1,400.

  • It took Terry one month just to run through Newfoundland! He picked running East to West (into the wind) so he could run home to BC. Terry Fox stopped just East of Thunder Bay on September 1, 1980 after running 5,373 km. Last year we accepted the challenge to finish Terry’s run. This year we will finish it with 900 km to go. 

 

 

Breakfast Club 

  • This will start on Monday, September 21st if we can get two more volunteers. Please reach out to MGPScouncil@gmail.com if you can spare some time for this wonderful Mohawk Gardens program.

 

 

Spirit Day - Anything But a Backpack on Friday, September 25th

First School Council Meeting - Monday, September 28th @ 6:30 pm

 

 

Orange Shirt Day - Wednesday, September 30th

  • This is not a spirit day but a day to bring awareness about the National Truth & Reconciliation Day and the call to Action #80. It is a day of remembrance and morning for some families rather than a celebration.

 

School Open House Meet & Greet - Thursday, October 1, 2026

  • 6:00 to 7:00 pm

 

 

Other Important School Council News

We need you!  There’s lots of ways to get involved at Mohawk Gardens!  There are a variety of fundraising and school spirit opportunities that require parent volunteers.  Please sign up at the links below to join our email list.

 

School Council is open to all caregivers of our community.  We meet about once a month, Monday evenings at 6:30 pm.  It’s a great way to know what is happening in the school, the direction Dr. Lazerte would like to go on certain initiatives and how to spend fundraising dollars, etc.

Click HERE if you are interested in joining the council.

 

General Volunteer Opportunities

Throughout the year, we need volunteers to help out at various school events (for example, Terry Fox run, movie nights).  Click HERE if you would like to be added to the volunteer list.  Daytime and evening opportunities available.

 

Breakfast Club

Our breakfast program is open to all students every day of the week.  Cereal, fruit and veggies, milk and yogurt are served daily, as well as a rotating hot item (english muffins, waffles, etc).  Volunteer commitment is once a week or once every two weeks from 7:45 to 8:45 am.  If you’re interested in learning more, or volunteering for the program click HERE.

 

Pizza Day 

Pizza days are Mondays (and Tuesdays when Monday is a holiday).  Volunteers are needed to come in to sort pizza by classroom.  Time commitment is approximately 12:15 to 1:15 pm.  If you are interested in volunteering, click HERE.

 

Treat Day 

Treat days run bi-weekly on Thursdays, offering parents the chance to purchase popcorn and cookie treats for their students.  Volunteers are needed for approximately 1 hour the day before treat day to sort the treats by classroom.  If you are interested in volunteering, click HERE.

 

Still have questions of how you can get involved?  Email School Council at mgpscouncil@gmail.com anytime!

 

 

Next PD Day - Friday, October 9th

 

 

(Repost) School Hours:

Staff supervision does not start until 8:15 am so please do not drop students off earlier for their own safety. All students have academic learning from 8:30 am to 2:50 pm each day, including Kindergarten students (note there is no early dismissal for Kindergarten students).

 

 

(Repost) Snacks & Lunches:

A friendly reminder that we are a nut-free environment. You will hear information in the coming weeks about pizza days, popcorn & cookie days, Lunchbox and the Breakfast Program starting dates. Stay tuned!

 

 

(Repost) Parking Lot Reminders: 

We encourage everyone to walk to school if they are able. If driving, do not use the east parking lot - this is for staff only. Families may use the west parking lot. If you are waiting with your child or they need an escort to their teacher, then park. If you are dropping off, then use the “Drop’n Go” loop. Staff are not permitted to take your child out of the car or escort them to their line-up zone.

 

 

(Repost) No Dogs on School Property:

We have a number of students and staff with allergies and anxiety around animals. Please keep all dogs off the blacktop and field where students are waiting for school to begin and stand in alternate municipal marked spaces if you need to bring a dog on your walk to school. The Kindergarten outdoor learning spaces (fenced-in area) are absolutely off bounds for dogs. Please help educate the public of this if you are by the school after hours. We want our learning spaces to be safe for our youngest students. Thank you.

 

 

(Repost) Bikes and Electronic Wheels:

Students and families using bikes and electronic wheels to get to school must walk them while on school property to respect student walkers and their families and people with mobility concerns. The Municipality of Burlington states e-scooters are illegal on city sidewalks, public roads and pathways other than the pilot being tested currently on the Centennial Trail between Brant Street and Burloak Drive, including the Elgin Promenade. Riders must be at least 16 years old and those aged 16 to 18 must wear a helmet. Speed is capped (up to 24 km/hour) and double riding is banned.

 

 

(Repost) Personal Electronic Devices:

If students are bringing personal devices such as cell phones and Smart watches to school to check in with parents for safe arrival purposes or for other reasons, please note that they must put them away in their backpacks when on school property. 

 

(Repost) Hearing and Vision Screening: September 23rd clinic at Mohawk Gardens - Click here to register

The deadline for registration is September 21st at 9am and the duration at the school may be adjusted based on student participation. Your child’s Hearing and Vision should be screened every year.  A fee of $25.00 is collected to help offset the cost of bringing this clinic to your school.

Why Screening Matters:

  • Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear problems and one of the best ways to prevent hearing loss is early detection of middle ear function issues.

  •  Vision issues are common in children, so early detection is crucial for their healthy development and academic success.

Mohawk Gardens Students & Families: We are so excited to welcome our students to an awesome year at Mohawk Gardens! Our staff have been busy preparing classrooms and our custodial staff have worked really hard to make the school clean and tidy for your arrival.

 

Class Assignments:

Classroom assignments will be emailed out on September 4th after 4 pm to families. Classes have been carefully and thoughtfully built by our educators. With the busyness of the first week, we will not be scheduling meetings about classroom changes. Please give your child time to get used to their classroom and encourage a growth mindset.

 

First Day! 

Staff will be dressed in orange shirts and out on the pavement on Tuesday, September 8th between 8:15 and 8:30 with signs listing class codes. Please join the School Council under the tent for “Coffee & Kleenex.” Learn about the fabulous ways to get involved in the life of the school community.

 

School Hours:

Staff supervision does not start until 8:15 am so please do not drop students off earlier for their own safety. All students have academic learning from 8:30 am to 2:50 pm each day, including Kindergarten students (note there is no early dismissal for Kindergarten students).

 

Snacks & Lunches:

A friendly reminder that we are a nut-free environment. You will hear information in the coming weeks about pizza days, popcorn & cookie days, Lunchbox and the Breakfast Program starting dates. Stay tuned!

 

Parking Lot Reminders: 

We encourage everyone to walk to school if they are able. If driving, do not use the east parking lot - this is for staff only. Families may use the west parking lot. If you are waiting with your child or they need an escort to their teacher, then park. If you are dropping off, then use the “Drop ’n Go” loop. Staff are not permitted to take your child out of the car or escort them to their line-up zone.

 

No Dogs on School Property:

We have a number of students and staff with allergies and anxiety around animals. Please keep all dogs off the blacktop and field where students are waiting for school to begin and stand in alternate municipal marked spaces if you need to bring a dog on your walk to school. The Kindergarten outdoor learning spaces (fenced-in area) are absolutely off bounds for dogs. Please help educate the public of this if you are by the school after hours. We want our learning spaces to be safe for our youngest students. Thank you.

 

Bikes and Electronic Wheels:

Students and families using bikes and electronic wheels to get to school must walk them while on school property to respect student walkers and their families and people with mobility concerns. The Municipality of Burlington states e-scooters are illegal on city sidewalks, public roads and pathways other than the pilot being tested currently on the Centennial Trail between Brant Street and Burloak Drive, including the Elgin Promenade. Riders must be at least 16 years old and those aged 16 to 18 must wear a helmet. Speed is capped (up to 24 km/hour) and double riding is banned.

 

Personal Electronic Devices:

If students are bringing personal devices such as cell phones and Smart watches to school to check in with parents for safe arrival purposes or for other reasons, please note that they must put them away in their backpacks when on school property. 

 

Hearing and Vision Screening: September 23rd clinic at Mohawk Gardens

Click here to register

Deadline for registration is September 21st at 9am and the duration at the school may be adjusted based on student participation. Your child’s Hearing and Vision should be screened every year.  A fee of $25.00 is collected to help offset the cost of bringing this clinic to your school.

Why Screening Matters:

  • Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear problems and one of the best ways to prevent hearing loss is early detection of middle ear function issues.

  •  Vision issues are common in children, so early detection is crucial for their healthy development and academic success.

 

 Mark Your Calendars!

  • Terry Fox Run / Walk - Friday, September 18th. Students are invited to wear red & white.

  • Spirit Day - Anything But a Backpack on Friday, September 25th

  • First School Council Meeting - Monday, September 28th @ 7 pm

  • Orange Shirt Day: Wednesday, September 30th…This is not a spirit day but a day to bring awareness about the National Truth & Reconciliation Day and the call to Action #80. It is a day of remembrance and morning for some families rather than a celebration.

  • School Open House Meet & Greet - Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

  • Next PD Day - Friday, October 9th