Panther's Post

Coming up

November 11th - Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 17th - Progress Reports sent home

November 21st - Adult Conversation Circle 1-1:40pm

November 25th - Subway Lunch December closes on School Cash Online

Before School Reminders 8:45-9:00am

• Students arriving on the blacktop behind the school should remain on the blacktop and not use the soccer field or playground.  Supervision is being provided solely on the blacktop. Other areas are closed.

• Parents accessing the Kindergarten drop-off loop:  please remember to drive in at a slow pace, and watch for others. Please use the Drop off tag provided by the educators on your dash.  With the exception of Kindergarten families and students with Special Education needs, families should be parking off school property and walking to drop off their children at the school.  The front of the school closed for drop off.

• Those walking to school to drop off your children: please use the sidewalk to walk around and do not cross the Kindergarten drop off loop.  Cars are driving in and out and we want to ensure everyone is kept safe.

  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! 

We Scare Hunger - The PALS Food Drive Committee

We did it! Thanks to the many donations made by staff, students, and families of Post's Corners, we have exceeded our goal of collecting 667 items and donated 862lbs of food items to the Kerr Street Mission. Thank you PCPS!

University of Waterloo Beaver Computing Challenge

This is an online, multiple-choice contest designed to introduce students to computer science concepts and problem-solving techniques and will take place next week for pre-registered students as follows:

November 12th  Grades 5 and 6

November 13th Grades 7 and 8

We will continue to look for similar opportunities for our students to participate in.

PCPS Popcorn Fundraiser

Grade 8 students will be raising funds for our school's Angel Fund to support field trips for all Post’s Corners students in need with a portion of the proceeds directly supporting the Intermediate end of year trips. Popcorn will be supplied by Lumber Heads, a local company that offers gluten free, peanut/tree nut free, dairy free, egg free, plant based, vegan, kosher and halal friendly popcorn in a variety of flavours. Each bag of popcorn is $2.50.  

Our trial run will be offered from Thursday November 27th 2025 to Thursday December 18th, 2025. The fee will be available on School Cash Online early next week, please make your online purchases by Sunday November 23rd at midnight. Our students appreciate the support, please order if you are able. 

Notes from the PCPS Office

Parent/Visitor entry and exit from Front Door Only

Please ring the front doorbell and come in. If you are signing out your child, proceed inside to the office window and sign out your child. We only call students once parents arrive. If you have items to drop off, please help yourself to a label from the table and leave your child’s belongings on the table. Office staff will call students to pick up their belongings.

Please note that parents and guardians are not permitted to visit classrooms during the school day.  Please email your child’s teacher 

Safe Arrival

We encourage all students to arrive at school on time.  If your child will be late or absent, please remember to report the absence on the School Messenger, Safe Arrival Line.  Students arriving late, must come in from the front door and sign in at the office window.

Important Dates:

November 17th - Progress Reports sent home

November 21st - Adult Conversation Circle 1-1:40pm

November 23rd - Popcorn ordering closes on School Cash Online

November 25th - Subway Lunch December closes on School Cash Online

November 24-28th - Student-Led Conferences 

December 2nd - Photo Retake Day with Edge Imaging

December 9th, 5:30pm - Winter Concert more information to come

Inclement Weather Reminders

With the arrival of winter weather, families are encouraged to review the HDSB Inclement Weather Reminders to know how we communicate important updates about school closures and bus cancellations. A printable version of this information is also available. If your child is bused to school, please ensure you know which transportation zone you are located in. Let’s stay connected and safe this snowy season! 

Message for Parents/Caregivers for Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week (Nov. 17-21)

During Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week your school community may be participating in conversations and activities that support students' understanding of bullying. It is important for students and families to understand the nature of peer-to-peer conflict, and when to seek help. The resource Helping Your Child Build Positive Relationships and Manage Conflict provides information and tips to help your child manage peer-to- peer conflicts. For information on Bullying Prevention and Awareness in HDSB, visit www.hdsb.ca

School Photos

School Photos can be ordered online directly with Edge Imaging. Proofs are coming home early next week, please check with your child.

Capture your memories before the holidays with the perfect gift!

Place your school photo order by December 8 to receive it before the holiday break.

LIMITED TIME till November 20: get 50% off digital holiday cards with coupon code HOLLY just add the product to your cart then enter coupon before checkout.

Visit edgeimaging.ca/order and enter your portrait codes to get started. Lost codes? Check out our online look-up form edgeimaging.ca/lookup or call the Edge Customer Care team at 1-888-416-3343.

Photo retake day is Tuesday, December 2nd. If your child missed school photos on November 6th or 7th, they will have their school photo taken on Photo Retake Day.

PCPS Popcorn Fundraiser

Grade 8 students will be raising funds for our school's Angel Fund to support field trips for all Post’s Corners students in need with a portion of the proceeds directly supporting the Intermediate end of year trips. Popcorn will be supplied by Lumber Heads in a variety of flavours. Each bag of popcorn is $2.50.  

Our trial run will be offered from Thursday November 27th 2025 to Thursday December 18th, 2025. Please make your online purchases by Sunday November 23rd at midnight. Our students appreciate the support.

PCPS Food Drive for Oak Park Neighborhood Centre

The food drive will begin November 17th, please check your child’s google classroom for details. The following items have been requested.  OPNC appreciates the community’s support and generosity. 

Important Dates:

November 23rd - Popcorn ordering closes on School Cash Online

November 25th - Subway Lunch December closes on School Cash Online

November 24-28th - Student-Led Conferences 

November 28th - PA Day

December 2nd - Photo Retake Day with Edge Imaging

                      - The Big Gulp

December 9th, 5:30pm - Winter Concert more information to come

*Drop-off Reminders*

A reminder to all drivers who are dropping students off to school in the morning, to please follow the Provincial law of all passengers using a seat belt. Regardless of just driving through the Kindergarten loop at a slow speed, all children must be properly harnessed into their car seats/booster seats/seat belts.  Children should not be standing the car while it is moving, nor have their back packs on their backs. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe.

The Big Gulp

On December 2nd, 2025 at 12 p.m., Post Corners PS will be participating in the Big Gulp Challenge, a school-wide eco-initiative inspired by EcoSchools Canada’s “Great Gulp.” During this event, all students and staff will take a synchronized “big gulp” of water from reusable water bottles to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our freshwater resources and reducing single-use plastic waste.

The Big Gulp Challenge is a simple but meaningful way for our school community to come together and take action for the environment. By choosing reusable bottles and celebrating access to clean tap water, we help reduce plastic pollution and highlight the importance of caring for the planet and our local water systems.

Post’s Corners’ Spirit Wear!

Post’s Corners is excited to announce that we will soon be opening up a window to order newly designed Spirit Wear for students.  Please be on the look out for more information regarding this ordering window!  

Lost and Found 

Please remind your child to check the Lost and Found table and coat rack in the foyer to claim any lost/forgotten items.  We encourage families to check the Lost and Found in the foyer when they are in for their child’s student led conference next week.  All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity at the of the day Friday, November 28th.  Families are encouraged to label their children's belongings. 

No Student Left Behind – Supporting HDSB Students in Need This Winter

As colder weather approaches, the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) and its famous cheerful helper, Carrie the Backpack, are sounding the alarm: more students than ever are arriving at school without the essentials they need to stay warm, healthy, and ready to learn.

Students like Esme, whose daily walk to school became unbearable as temperatures dropped.

"Esme's winter coat was too small and thin in places. She had to wear shoes in the slush, and her feet were wet and cold on her walk to school. Her socks were damp all day, and all she could think of was her walk home after school.”

You can give Esme and other students hope—and warmth—when you donate at nostudentleftbehind.ca.

November and December are the busiest times at HLF. Last year, an average of 25 students each day needed clothing and food in those 2 months in Halton.

Your support can make a meaningful difference in students’ lives like Esme. Even a small donation helps ensure no student is left behind this winter.

To learn more or to contribute, visit nostudentleftbehind.ca.

Thank you for supporting students in our community.

Notes from the PCPS Office

Parent/Visitor entry and exit from Front Door Only

Please ring the front doorbell and come in. If you are signing out your child, proceed inside to the office window and sign out your child. We only call students once parents arrive. If you have items to drop off, please help yourself to a label from the table and leave your child’s belongings on the table. Office staff will call students to pick up their belongings.

Safe Arrival

We encourage all students to arrive at school on time.  If your child will be late or absent, please remember to report the absence on the School Messenger, Safe Arrival Line.  Students arriving late (after 9 am), must come in from the front door and sign in at the office window.  Kindergarten families, kindly wait for someone from the office to walk your child to their classroom. Parents and guardians are not permitted to visit classrooms during the school day.