Dear HDC families,
This week we will take time to we honour our armed forces and veterans during Veterans Week and indigenous Veterans Day. As Remembrance Day falls during the upcoming CBE fall break, our school ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 7.
A huge thank you to all those families who have already donated items for HDC’s Veterans Food Bank Drive! We have filled 3 large boxes and would like to fill another one. It is one small way that we can show support for those who have and continue to serve our country. We will accepting donations up until November 6th, Donations can be dropped off in the office.
Jim & Brandie
Important Upcoming Dates
- November 7: Remembrance Day Assembly
- November 8: Indigenous Education Professional Learning Day for Staff – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
- November 8 – 13: CBE Fall Break – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
- November 18: Photo Retakes
- November 18: School Council Meeting 6:30 PM (Online via Microsoft Teams)
- November 28: Student Learning Conferences (In Person) 4:30 – 8:00 PM
- November 29: Student Learning Conferences (Virtual/Online) 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Dates of Significance
- November: Lebanese Heritage Month
- November: Hindu Heritage Month
- November 1: Diwali
- November 1: Bandi Chhor Divas
- November 5 - 11: Veterans Week
- November 7: Inuit Day
- November 8: Indigenous Veterans Day
- November 11: Remembrance Day
Reminder: Upcoming CBE Fall Break
Just a reminder that the CBE Fall Break is coming soon. There is no school for students on Friday, November 8th (Non-instructional Day) and again from Monday, November 11 to Wednesday, November 13th (Fall Break). Classes resume on Thursday, November 14th.
HDC Digital Citizenship Plan & Technology Admirable Use Policy
Digital Citizenship is having the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to demonstrate responsible and respectful behaviour when using technology or participating in digital environments.
All CBE Schools are required to update or create Digital Citizenship plans on a yearly basis. Schools use system supports to write a Digital Citizenship Plan that is unique to their own demographics and aligned with student and community needs.
HDC’s 2024-25 Digital Citizenship Plan and Technology Admirable Use Policy can be found here. It will also be posted on our school website. We encourage all our families to be familiar with the Admirable Use Policy.
Cougar Athletics Update
The HDC Wrestling Team has officially started up! We are still welcoming new athletes to the team this week, come try it out! All team members will be getting forms and additional team information this week so please help your child to sign and return forms as soon as possible. Practices will be Monday and Tuesday from 3:15-4:30 PM and Thursdays from 7:00 -8:05 AM.
HDC Physical Education - WINSPORT Ski / Snowboard Day
We are so excited to bring back WinSport Ski/Snowboard Lessons again this year. The lesson date will be on Thursday, January 30, 2025. There are 250 spots available for this field trip, and the cost will be $60 per person. Grade 9 students will be offered spots first and will be getting forms later on this week. Grade 8 Students will be offered forms starting November 25, and Grade 7 students will be offered forms starting December 6th, provided there are still spots left. Please return forms to the main office as soon as possible in order to secure a spot, by the date listed in the parent letter you receive.
Just a reminder that there will be no “free skiing or snowboarding” on the hill, and that students will be required to stay with a group with an instructor for the entirety of the day. Students will be provided with rental gear and a full day lesson. Those who wish to bring their own gear, will have to arrange to drop it off at Winsport on the day of the lesson.
We will need at least 12 parent volunteers for this field trip. Volunteers would help with supervision on busses to and from Winsport, help getting gear fitted for students, supervise in various locations (indoors, outdoors, cafeteria), and assist with clean up where necessary/If you are available or might consider joining us for this day of fun, please contact Mrs. Kanary at jmkanary@cbe.ab.ca for more information.