Panther's Post - Weekly Updates

Important Dates

March 11th - Winter Play Day: ensure students have snow pants, jackets, hats and mitts 

March 16-20th: March Break - No school!

Wednesday March 25th: (8:45am) - School Council Coffee on the Blacktop

March 29th: Pizza Block 3 and April Subway Lunch close on School Cash Online

March 31st: Last day of Pizza Block 2

Possible Timetable Change for 2026/27 School Year

Post’s Corners is under conversation currently around a possible timetable change for next school year.  The possible new model will follow a 5, 60min timetable compared to the current 6, 50 min timetable.  This will result in extended, uninterrupted literacy and math blocks for classes.  Bell times (start and end times of the day) will remain the same.  However, our nutrition breaks will change slightly to: 11:00-11:40am, and 1:40-2:20.  Hot lunches will then be served during the first nutrition break rather than second.  If you have any questions around this possible change, please connect with the administration team.  Thank you!

Free webinar series for parents/caregivers: Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health from School Mental Health Ontario. 

We are excited to share a valuable opportunity to support your child’s well-being. School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series as part of the By Your Side Learning Hub, designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health.  

  This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:  

• balanced device use 

• vaping 

• body image 

• anxiety 

The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance.  

  Sessions run March to June

Register for free today   

We encourage all parents and caregivers to participate in this informative series. Together, we can support the well-being of our children and communities.  

Walk n’ Wheel Prizes

The Town of Oakville has graciously donated prizes to Post’s Corners that we will be using for our Walk n’ Wheel draws this month.  We want to thank the Town of Oakville for their continued support and partnership with our school.  Your collaborative efforts are most appreciated. 

Lost and Found

We have a collection of many items in our Lost and Found, please encourage your child to look for their lost item.  Parents/Guardians are also welcome to come into school to check for any missing items.  All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity on Friday, March 13th before the March break. Writing your child’s name on their belongings that come to school also helps in finding lost or misplaced items.     

Repost:

JOIN US!    Wednesday March 25th, 8:45am-9:15
For some coffee and tea.  Meet n’ greet with staff and the parent community! Blacktop behind the school (near the gym doors/basketball court)                                              

Quit Vaping: Parent/Caregiver Webinar

“The Quash Program” is inviting all parents and caregivers to join them on March 25th or April 21st for a webinar to gain knowledge and understand your role in addressing youth vaping. The Quash Program is facilitated by the Lung Health Foundation and this event is presented with support from  the Ontario Ministry of Education.

This Quash webinar will boost your knowledge about vaping and its dangers while preparing you to start a judgement-free dialogue with a teen you care about. This webinar is presented by The Quash Program powered by The Lung Health Foundation. The event will cover:

• Introduction to the youth vaping climate

• Health impacts of vaping

• Supportive conversations with youth

• Key elements of a supportive conversation

• Brief conversations toolkit

The webinar will be delivered in English with lived captions. The webinar includes a pre+post poll as well as a post-webinar survey. Following the webinar, registrants will receive a link to the recording and resources available for 3-months to re-watch or watch in case you weren't able to attend.

Interested parents and caregivers are asked to register for the date that works best:

1. March 25th registration link here

2. April 21st registration link here

For more information on the Quash Program, please visit their website: Quash

Important Dates

Monday March 2nd: School Council Meeting at 7 pm

Link here:  https://meet.google.com/rbx-nnes-psj

March 11th:  Winter Play Day - ensure students have snow pants, jackets, hats and mitts 

March 16-20th: March Break! No school

Wednesday March 25th: School Council Coffee on the Blacktop (8:45 to 9:15 am)

March 29th: Pizza Block 3 and April Subway Lunch close on School Cash Online

March 31st: Last day of Pizza Block 2

JOIN US!    Wednesday March 25th, 8:45 - 9:15 am
For some coffee and tea.  Meet n’ greet with staff and the parent community! Blacktop behind the school (near the gym doors/basketball court)                                              

Quit Vaping: Parent/Caregiver Webinar

“The Quash Program” is inviting all parents and caregivers to join them on March 25th or April 21st for a webinar to gain knowledge and understand your role in addressing youth vaping. The Quash Program is facilitated by the Lung Health Foundation and this event is presented with support from  the Ontario Ministry of Education.

This Quash webinar will boost your knowledge about vaping and its dangers while preparing you to start a judgement-free dialogue with a teen you care about. This webinar is presented by The Quash Program powered by The Lung Health Foundation. The event will cover:

• Introduction to the youth vaping climate

• Health impacts of vaping

• Supportive conversations with youth

• Key elements of a supportive conversation

• Brief conversations toolkit

The webinar will be delivered in English with lived captions. The webinar includes a pre+post poll as well as a post-webinar survey. Following the webinar, registrants will receive a link to the recording and resources available for 3-months to re-watch or watch in case you weren't able to attend.

Interested parents and caregivers are asked to register for the date that works best:

1. March 25th registration link here

2. April 21st registration link here

For more information on the Quash Program, please visit their website: Quash

Walk n’ Wheel Wednesdays - Drop Off

As we continue to celebrate Walk n' Wheel Wednesday, we wanted to thank you for your ongoing support of this initiative and for your patience as we navigate Wednesdays during the winter weather.

We have noticed that there is significant congestion of both traffic and pedestrians at the corner of Caldwell Dr & Grand Ravine Dr.  If you tend to either drop off or have children walking in this area, please review the following safety requests:

1. Any vehicles dropping off children in this area are asked to please drive further down Grand Ravine Dr, away from the stop sign/3 way intersection.  
2. Please refrain from dropping children off right at the stop sign, as this blocks traffic and is unsafe for the children
3. Any children crossing Grand Ravine, must do so at the stop sign at Norfolk Drive.

Thank you, everyone, for your ongoing efforts to keep our students safe. 

The Administrative Team at Post's Corners

Lost and Found

We have a collection of many items in our Lost and Found, please encourage your child to look for their lost item (s).  Parents/Guardians are also welcome to come into school to check for any missing items.  All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity on Friday, March 13th before the March break. Writing your child’s name on their belongings that come to school also helps in finding lost or misplaced items.

School Cash Online Reminders 

When purchasing items on School Cash Online, please complete the check out process and ensure that you have a receipt.  Without a receipt the order does not come through to the school.  Thank you for your attention to this last step in School Cash Online. 

For convenience, please also be sure to set up reminder notifications in your profile. This will ensure that you receive reminders directly from School Cash Online when an ordering deadline is approaching.

Hot Lunch 

Pizza Block 3 (April to June) and Subway Lunch April is available for ordering on School Cash Online till Sunday, March 29th. 

Lunch Lady can be ordered directly https://www.thelunchlady.ca/  If your child is absent from school, please note that you may cancel the order with Lunch Lady up to 8 am the day of the absence for a refund or credit. 

Important Dates

February 22nd:  March Subway Order closes on School Cash Online

February 25th: Pink Shirt Day: please dress in pink if you can! Each student will receive a sticker to wear

March 16-20th: March Break! No school

Fashion Forward 2025-26

Hey Grads and other formal attendees; are you looking for formal wear available

at NO cost for your upcoming proms, graduations or other celebrations?

Come check out this years’ Fashion Forward events. First event at W.I. Dick

Middle School in Milton on March 25 and 26 from 330-8pm.

Our second event is in Burlington at Rolling Meadows Public School on April 21

and 23 from 330-8pm.

Update Information on Volunteer Requirements

Amendments have been made to Ontario Regulation 521/01: Collection of Personal Information. Under the revised regulation, effective April 1, 2026, school boards are required to collect a new police record check for school volunteers every five (5) years. 

Important notes:

• VALID Police Record Check: Existing volunteers whose most recent police record check is dated after Sept 1, 2021 remain valid. 

• RENEWAL NEEDED: For existing volunteers whose last police record check is dated on or before Sept 1, 2021. Schools must collect a new police record check for these individuals before Sept 1, 2026. The new PRC must be dated within six (6) months of the submission date to be considered valid.

• This requirement does not replace the existing Annual Offence Declaration. In any year where a new police record check is not yet required, the school must collect an offence declaration from the individual by Sept 1. This ensures ongoing monitoring between the five-year renewal cycles. i.e. If you have a PRC on file that is 1+ year old, you must also have an annual offence declaration every year thereafter for the PRC to be considered valid.

• All Police Record Checks must include a Vulnerable Sector Check to be considered valid.

Post’s Corners is extremely grateful for the time our Volunteers give to help our school community. If you have any questions around the guidelines above, please reach out. 

Grade 8 Graduation Photo Proofs

Graduation photo proofs went home this week. If interested, please order portraits directly from Edge Imaging.  

School Cash Online 

When purchasing items on School Cash Online, please fully complete the check out process and ensure that you have a receipt.  Without a receipt the order does not come through to the school.  Thank you for your attention to this last step in School Cash Online.

Important Dates

February 13th:  PD Day No School for Students 

February 16th: Family Day, No School

February 17th: Report Cards are sent home

February 20th:  Adult Conversation Circle @ 1PM

February 22nd:  March Subway Order closes on School Cash Online

February 25th: Pink Shirt Day: please dress in pink if you can! Each student will receive a sticker to wear

March 16-20th: March Break! No school

Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions

The upcoming sessions include: 

• Halton ADAPT -  Tech Overuse and Digital Footprint - Tuesday, Feb. 17 from  6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being - Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• Recognizing and Supporting your Child’s Mental Health - Wednesday, March 11 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Learn more about the sessions available by visiting our Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions webpage and register by completing the registration form. When you register, you can also submit a question for the presenters.

Registration is required for these sessions as limited spots are available. Registrants will be emailed a Google Meet link to access the session. Captioning in various languages is available. 

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.  Please note that absences exceeding 15 school days, require a formal request for excusal from the school principal. 

Important Dates

February 9th: Charmaine Reid Olympian presentation for Grades 4-6

February 10th: Grade 8 Graduation Photo Day 

February 12th: PCPS Kindness Cookies for a Cause (Last Call) available on School Cash Online 

February 12th:  Jr. Boys Volleyball Tournament at Post’s Corners

February 12: Popcorn closes on School Cash Online

February 13th: PD Day No School for Students 

February 16th: Family Day, No School

February 22nd: March Subway Order closes on School Cash Online

February 25th: Pink Shirt Day

Congratulations to Karen Addison, Educational Assistant at Post’s Corners. Ms Addison received an Inspire award this week.  Inspire awards recognize unsung heroes; people who stand out and who support HDSB students and their achievement through exemplary caring, initiative, innovation and creativity.  Thank you to Ms. Addison for her dedication to our students at Post's Corners!  She inspires students and staff alike!

Congratulations to Our Girls Jr. Volleyball Team! 🏐

We are thrilled to share that our Girls Junior Volleyball Team had an outstanding tournament performance, finishing undefeated and winning every single game! 💪

The girls showed incredible teamwork and determination, moving their feet, calling the ball with confidence, and serving up many aces throughout the tournament. Their focus, effort, and positive communication on the court truly stood out and led them to a well-deserved victory!

A message from HDSB’s Indigenous Rights and Education Department

The Indigenous Rights and Education Team of the Halton District School Board is focused on supporting Indigenous students and families toward student achievement. The Team can be easily accessed by connecting with the school. Please note, the process of self-identification with the school board is completely voluntary and those who choose not to self-identify are still able to access the support of the Indigenous Rights and Education Team. If you choose to self-identify for a family/kin member, you can either contact your school or a member of the HDSB Indigenous Rights and Education Team:

System Principal - Gabriela Echeverria (echeverriag@hdsb.ca)

Indigenous Education Lead - Karie Hanson (hansonk@hdsb.ca) 

Instructional Program Lead - Rob Rooksby (rooksbyr@hdsb.ca) 

Instructional Program Lead - Tracy O’Connell (oconnellt@hdsb.ca)

Student Support Coordinator - Tanya Vardy (vardyt@hdsb.ca)

Important Dates

January 31st - Grade 2 French Immersion application deadline (details below)

February 5-6th: Hearing and Vision Screening - register online  by February 3rd.

February 10th: Grade 8 Graduation Photo Day 

February 12th: PCPS Kindness Cookies for a Cause available on School Cash Online

February 16th: Family Day, No School

February 25th: Pink Shirt Day

Reminder for Valentines brought to school

Just a reminder for any students who are looking forward to bringing Valentine’s Day cards to school for their classmates, a few reminders:  

• This is an optional activity and is certainly not a requirement

• Please refrain from bringing in any edible treats to hand out, as we have many food allergies in the school.

• Please bring enough for the whole class as we do not want to exclude anyone

Thank you, all, for your cooperation! 

Reminders about drop off/pick-up

Drop Off:  We have seen an increase in students being dropped off at the front of the school after the bell. Please be reminded that our instructional day begins at 9:00am.  Cars can park on the surrounding streets and students can be walked to their drop-off area.

For those using the Kindergarten drop off: another reminder that children must be buckled into their seats when the vehicle is moving. And please refrain from letting your children out of the vehicle until a staff on duty is able to collect them.

Kindergarten pick-up: We have seen an increase of cars using the front of the school for student pick-up.  Please be cognizant that this a bus loading zone, and is not to be used for student pick-up.  Parked cars will be asked to move.  

Afternoon pick-up loop: We have staff assigned to monitor the safe pick-up of students at the end of the day. Please refrain from parking in the parking lot and having your children walk through the busy parking lot to get to your vehicle.  Especially with the large piles of snow around, visibility is especially reduced and this is not a safe practice.  

We thank you for your cooperation and patience as we continue to monitor the safety of each of our students, especially in these cold weeks.

Hot Lunch and Snacks

Hot Lunch Special - From The Lunch Lady

The Lunch Lady is offering a February lunch special: fluffy pancakes with chocolate chips. It’s a fun, kid-favourite option that adds a little brightness to winter lunches and gives families an easy way to treat the ones they love. Visit their website and select Order Now to place your order: The Lunch Lady | Nutritious school lunches

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We love working with schools to make lunchtime something students look forward to.

School Council Kindness Cookies, please order on School Cash Online by February 3rd. Thanks for supporting the 2026 Grade 8 Graduation.

Popcorn ordering available on School Cash Online.

March Subway Lunch available for ordering on School Cash Online.

Important Dates

January 25th - February Subway Lunch closes on School Cash Online

January 26th - PD Day, No School

January 28th - School Council hosts Coffee and Tea on the blacktop 8:45-9:15

January 30th - Adult Conversation Circle

January 31st - Grade 2 French Immersion application deadline 

February 5-6th: Hearing and Vision Screening - register online by February 3rd

February 10th: Grade 8 Graduation Photo Day

February 12th: PCPS Kindness Cookies for a Cause available on School Cash Online until February 3rd.

February 16th: Family Day, No School

February 25th: Pink Shirt Day

Cold Weather

This is a reminder to families that we follow the HDSB Inclement Weather protocol that includes the procedure for indoor recesses/direct entry in the morning: if temperatures with the wind chill are -20 degrees or colder, students will remain inside. We also ask students to have their coats/hats/mitts with them throughout the day in the unlikely event of an unplanned emergency that results in us leaving the school building. Please ensure you are sending warm items with your child each day.

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.  Please note that absences exceeding 15 school days, require a formal request for excusal from the school principal a note to the teacher is not accepted. 

Important Dates

January 25th - February Subway Lunch closes on School Cash Online

January 26th - PD Day, No School

January 28th - School Council hosts Coffee and Tea on the blacktop 8:45-9:15

January 31st - Grade 2 French Immersion application deadline (details below)

February 5-6th: Hearing and Vision Screening - register online 

February 10th -  Grade 8 Graduation Photo Day

February 12th - PCPS Kindness Cookies for a Cause available on School Cash Online

February 16th - Family Day, No School

February 25th: Pink Shirt Day

Kindergarten morning drop off:

A reminder to parents, to please wait in your cars in the line up, until closer to the drop off area where staff are waiting, to hand off your child.  We are seeing an increase of students being dropped off while in line far from receiving staff.  This ensures a safe hand-to-hand drop off for your children. Thank you for your cooperation.

Reminder: Grade 2 French Immersion Registration

To: All Grade 1 Parents/Guardians

Dear parents/guardians of Grade 1 students,

There is still time to register for the Grade 2 French Immersion program. 

In the HDSB, students can begin French Immersion in Grade 2, where 100% of the instructional day is taught in French.

Families who are interested in registering their Grade 1 child(ren) to enter the French Immersion program in September 2026, can complete the registration form by Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. 

Further information about the HDSB’s French Immersion program and helpful resources are available on the Registering for French Immersion webpage of the HDSB website (hdsb.ca).

If you have any questions, please contact your current school.

Merci!

Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC) Opportunities

MCRC is offering a number of camps and workshops on upcoming PA Days and school breaks.

• PA Day Camps

• March Break Camps

• Summer Camps

Families can learn more and register on the MCRC Camps webpage. 

CANADA MEETS SPAIN:  Exchange Opportunity for 2026 - 2027 School Year (Flyer Link)

Dear Parents / Guardians and Students,  

The Halton District School Board in partnership with Canada International Student Placement Inc. (CISPI) and Ken’s Education Group is pleased to offer a reciprocal exchange opportunity to Valencia, Spain during the 2026-2027 school year.  Valencia is a coastal city on the Mediterranean Sea.

This program is for students entering Grade 9 or Grade 10 next school year who want to travel and experience international education in a safe comfortable setting with the support of HDSB and our Canadian and Spanish partners in international education. 

Exchange programs provide students with valuable cultural and educational experiences in Canada and abroad, fostering international friendships and authentic learning experiences.

Students will live with their matched family and attend school in the Valencia area during the exchange.  Tentative dates have the Spanish youth arriving in Canada and living with you for 3 weeks in mid September to early October 2026.  Then our HDSB students travel to Spain to be hosted there by participating families for 3 weeks in February of 2027.  The cost of this program designed to build respect, integrity, independence, friendship and peace is $2250 + the flight.

A virtual information session is being held on Monday January 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm.  

Please confirm your interest in the program and attendance at the virtual information meeting by completing the following Exchange Program Information Session form: https://forms.gle/vkPXfyq3Hcowzu2o7 (a virtual meeting link will be shared with those who have completed the form). 

Regards,

HDSB International Student Program

isp@hdsb.ca 

Important Dates:

January 11th - Popcorn orders closes on School Cash Online

January 12th - School Council Meeting Virtually, 7pm

January 28th - School Council hosts Coffee and Tea on the blacktop 8:45-9:15

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to our Post’s Corners community! We hope that 2026 brings your family health, joy, and many moments of connection. As we begin this new chapter together, we look forward to continued partnership, learning, and growth, and we thank you for your ongoing support!

Out of Area Transfer Requests (2026-2027) - Elementary Schools

Students looking to attend a school other than their home school can do so by completing an Out of Area Transfer Request Application. Applications are being accepted from Jan. 5 - Feb. 27, 2026 and can be submitted to your home school.

Please note that not all schools are open for transfer requests. For a list of open schools and to obtain a copy of the application, visit the HDSB website: https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/transfer-schools-within-the-hdsb/

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 Item Drop off table and leave your child’s belongings on that table. Office staff will call students to pick up their belongings. If you are visiting for a meeting or volunteering in the school, please sign in on the visitor clipboard, help yourself to a visitor tag and come in. 

Please note that parents and guardians are not permitted to visit classrooms or drop their child to their classroom if they are late. Please email your child’s teacher, if you require a meeting. 

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.  Please note that absences exceeding 15 school days, require a formal request for excusal from the school principal a note to the teacher is not accepted. 

*School Council Coffee and Tea*

Join us on Wednesday, January 28th, at 8:45am for coffee and tea on the blacktop, behind the school.  Stay to chat and connect with our school council.

Important Dates:

December 20th-January 2nd:  Winter break.  See you all on January 5th, 2026!

January 4th: Pizza Lunch closes on School Cash Online

January 11th: Popcorn closes on School Cash Online   

January 12th: 7pm: School Council Meeting

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you, our Post’s Corners community, a safe, restful, and joyful holiday break. May this time bring moments of peace, connection, and renewal for you and your loved ones, in ways that are meaningful to you. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026! Refreshed and ready for the months ahead. 

When driving through our parking lot, please ensure that you are driving slowly, through the lanes.  We have had parked vehicles hit by vehicles not obeying the safety rules. Please contact the school office if you have any information about accidents in our parking lot.  

• Ms. Damaso, Ms. Malley, and the entire staff at PCPS!

CANADA MEETS SPAIN:  Exchange Opportunity for 2026 - 2027 School Year (Flyer Link)

Dear Parents / Guardians and Students,  

The Halton District School Board in partnership with Canada International Student Placement Inc. (CISPI) and Ken’s Education Group is pleased to offer a reciprocal exchange opportunity to Valencia, Spain during the 2026-2027 school year.  Valencia is a coastal city on the Mediterranean Sea.

This program is for students entering Grade 9 or Grade 10 next school year who want to travel and experience international education in a safe comfortable setting with the support of HDSB and our Canadian and Spanish partners in international education. 

Exchange programs provide students with valuable cultural and educational experiences in Canada and abroad, fostering international friendships and authentic learning experiences.

Students will live with their matched family and attend school in the Valencia area during the exchange.  Tentative dates have the Spanish youth arriving in Canada and living with you for 3 weeks in mid September to early October 2026.  Then our HDSB students travel to Spain to be hosted there by participating families for 3 weeks in February of 2027.  The cost of this program designed to build respect, integrity, independence, friendship and peace is $2250 + the flight.

A virtual information session is being held on Monday January 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm.  

Please confirm your interest in the program and attendance at the virtual information meeting by completing the following form: Exchange Program Information Session  (a virtual meeting link will be shared with those who have completed the form).

Regards,

HDSB International Student Program

isp@hdsb.ca  

December 12th, 2025

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Important Dates:

December 15th:  January Subway Lunch closes on School Cash Online

December 15th-19th: Spirit Week (see image below)

December 19th:  Early dismissal 1:50. Supervision ends at 2:05 (school bus times also adjusted)

December 20th-January 2nd:  Winter break.  See you all on January 5th, 2026! 

December 19th am: Students will have the opportunity to join a sing-along to a few holiday songs in the gymnasium.  An alternative space and activity will be available for students who opt-out of the sing-along. 

Spirit Wear:

Thank you to our families for supporting our recent order of various Post’s Corners spirit wear items!  Orders purchased will be delivered to the school and distributed to students in the new year. 

Parents of Grade 4 and 7 students:

EQAO Results (ISRs: Individual Student Reports) from 2024/25 will be sent home with students early next week.  

Student Retake Proofs and Portraits

Ordering deadline with Edge Imaging for retake/absentee proofs sent home this week. 

Student portrait orders have arrived, please check your child’s backpack for their photos if you ordered. 

Hot Lunch Reminders

January Subway Lunch is available for ordering on School Cash Online until Monday, December 15th.

Pizza Block 1 ends on January 6th. Pizza Block 2 is available for ordering on School Cash Online until Sunday, January 4th.  Pizza Block 2 will begin January 13th. 

Winter Driving Session at Emily Carr Public School

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Where: Emily Carr Library

Address: 2255 Pine Glen Road, Oakville

Time: 8:45-10:15am

Topic: Safe Winter Driving in Ontario

Speaker: Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Lisa Thompson

Are you new to driving in the Canadian winter or would like some tips and information about winter driving? 

Please join us for this informative session and learn about how to stay safe in the snow and ice.

Topics to be discussed: 

• How to properly prepare yourself and your vehicles for winter driving

• All-season tires versus winter or hybrid tires and the benefits of tire maintenance

• The kind of conditions you can expect on Ontario roads during the winter and how best to manage in those conditions

• How Ontario manages the snow removal process and when you can expect roads to be cleared

• How to find out more about Ontario road conditions before you travel.

We welcome any families who would like to join us!

Please email: Lisa Hassall  hassalll@hdsb.ca or Ganna Vizhevska vizhevskag@hdsb.ca

 if you would like to attend.

December 5, 2025

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Important Dates

December 9th, 5:30pm - Winter Concert PCPS Concert Band

December 11th - Last day to order PCPS Spirit wear and Grad Hoodies

December 15th - January Subway Lunch closes on School Cash Online

December 19th - Early dismissal 1:50. Supervision ends at 2:05

Post’s Corners’ Winter Concert

A reminder that next Tuesday, December 9th, at 5:30pm, we will be inviting families to attend our Winter Concert.  We will be having performances by our various concert bands, solo artists, and Ms. Jaison’s Grade 4 class.  Mrs. Qureshi’s Grade 4 class will be performing during the day at 12:10pm.  All are welcome! 

Post’s Corners’ Spirit Wear

Post’s Corners is excited to announce that our newly designed Spirit Wear is now available for ordering, this includes the Grade 8 Grad Hoodie. 

Please order directly from T. Litzen using the following link:  Post's Corners 2025  Please place your order no later than Thursday, December 11th. 

Help HDSB Students and Community With Warm Clothing This Winter

At Post’s Corners we will be collecting clean, gently used gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves to donate to Safety Net Charities.  If you have any winter accessories that you are not using or that are too small for your children, please send them in to school between December 8th and 18th.  Thank you.

In addition, 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.

HLF is looking to ensure 25 students a day have appropriate clothing and food to get through the start of winter and holiday break in December.

To make sure HLF can continue to say “YES” to every request for emergency support they receive, they are accepting donations at nostudentleftbehind.ca. Thank you for supporting students in our community.

Invitation from White Oaks Music Department

Our Concert Choir, Concert Band and other small ensembles will be performing a variety of pieces that will uplift the holiday spirit. It will be a fun and engaging evening showcasing the dedication and talent of our student musicians.

On behalf of the White Oaks Secondary School Music Department, we would like to invite the Post's Corners school community to our upcoming Winter Concert on Thursday, December 11, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at White Oaks Secondary School.

Notes from the PCPS Office

Hot Lunch 

• January Subway Lunch is available for ordering on School Cash Online.
• Pizza Block 1 ends on January 6th. Pizza Block 2 is available for ordering on School Cash Online.  Pizza Block 2 will begin January 13th. 
• Lunch Lady  December Special: Hot turkey lunch special with your school community — a cozy, seasonal meal that still reflects our focus on balanced, kid-friendly options.

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 Item Drop off table and leave your child’s belongings on that table. Office staff will call students to pick up their belongings. If you are visiting for a meeting or volunteering in the school, please sign in on the visitor clipboard, help yourself to a visitor tag and come in. 

Please note that parents and guardians are not permitted to visit classrooms or drop their child to their classroom if they are late. Please email your child’s teacher, if you require a meeting. 

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. 

November 28, 2025

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Important Dates:

December 2nd - Photo Retake Day with Edge Imaging

                      - The Big Gulp

December 9th, 5:30pm - Winter Concert PCPS Concert Band

December 15th - January Subway Lunch closes on School Cash Online

December 19th - early dismissal 1:50. Supervision ends at 2:05

Post’s Corners’ Spirit Wear! Post’s Corners is excited to announce that our newly designed Spirit Wear is now available for ordering. Please order directly from T. Litzen using the following link:  Post's Corners 2025  Please place your order no later than Thursday, December 11th. 

*Save the Date*  White Oaks Secondary School (WOSS) CultureFest!

Thursday, April 23rd, from 5:30-8:00, WOSS is inviting the community to their exciting Culture Fest! Join us in learning about and celebrating our student and staff cultures.  More Information to come.

Photo Retake/Absentee Day

Edge Imaging is returning to Post’s Corners on Tuesday, December 2nd to photograph any students who were absent on school photo dates November 6th and 7th. 

Photo proofs were sent home for students who had their photo taken on the original photo day. If you would like a retake photo for your child, please let your child’s teacher know by Monday, December 1st so that they can be included for the December 2nd photo day. Please see the attached flyer for information from Edge Imaging.

Hot Lunch 

January Subway Lunch is available for ordering on School Cash Online

Pizza Block 1 ends on January 6th.  Pizza Block 2 coming soon for ordering

Lunch Lady Special: December hot turkey lunch special with your school community — a cozy, seasonal meal that still reflects our focus on balanced, kid-friendly options.

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.

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. 

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.