LOOKING AHEAD!

Happy Friday you A-W-E-S-O-M-E Hurricanes! 

Guess what happens this weekend? 

That's right, clocks will spring ahead one hour!  So longer days and more sunshine!  But before you spring ahead, don't forget to pause, find a comfy chair or couch find out what's coming up by clicking here @ Hurricane WEEKLY Newsletter March 9 - 13 2026

It was a really great week of learning at our school, from our Pizza Party celebration for our patrollers thanks to Guelph Police Services; Mr. Cullen's Grade 5/6 class connecting with St. James students to experience the Stations of the Cross at the parish; our Grade 7s joining St. John students for a morning of engaging STEM activities; our Grade 8s concluding their Black Heritage studies by watching the movie, "Hidden Figures;" to our Director of Education, Michael Glazier's visit!  We also had 2 "new" clubs start up at H.T. this week with some student leadership and organization.  Thanks to Mrs. Stevens for allowing some junior students to start our first-ever Pickleball Club, as well as Mrs. Cazzola/Mr. Cullen for the Crochet Club!  And there was soooo much more.  Pretty cool Hurricanes!

We also gotta keep giving gratitude for OUR awesome school community!  Although, the week ended pretty scary with some supposed dragons-in-the-house!  What?@#$?!  Well not really, it was actually some of our kindy classes celebrating the book and reading of the PAPERBAG PRINCESS.  Therefore, as always, Hurricane staff and students got into the spirit and learning by dressing up in all kinds of costumes!  So much fun!

Speaking of fun, learning and OUR school, we want to take this time to give attention to something that is really important to all of us!  A the end of every WEEKLY newsletter message, we say "take care of yourselves and take care of each other!"  But what does that really mean, and how does it look, sound and feel?  Well, it means that in order to create the best, safest and most welcoming place to learn, work and play for our students AND staff - we have to remember that this can only happen when we work together and with each other.

In other words, it's a shared or COLLECTIVE responsibility!  Another word synonymous with collective can be family, team, or better yet = "c-o-m-m-u-n-i-t-y."   Community is so important for learning and growth to happen and it really takes a concerted, patient and generosity from all of us to build... it doesn't just happen on it's own! 

And as we know, even families sometimes argue or forget how to collaborate or speak to one another.  Therefore, we've been together for 7 months now and we're entering the final streeeeettttttcccchhhhh of the school year.  It's been a long winter, everyone has worked so hard and we're all longing for warmer, longer days and some breaks ahead.  There's also alot going on in our world and life seems to be increasing hard to raise a family.  So with that said, we thought it would be a good time to remind each other that we still have a collective responsibility to EACH OTHER and to this community; that includes PARENTS + STAFF + STUDENTS + ADMINISTRATION to keep our community a safe, welcoming and respective environment - all for the sake and benefit of our young people.

So let's review the Ministry of Educations communication around expectations that are consistent with a safe learning and teaching environment;

 Expectations for the school community?

Every member of the school community has a role to play and expectations to follow.

Students

We expect students to:

• come to school prepared, on time and ready to learn

• show respect for themselves, for others and for those in authority

• refrain from bringing anything to school that may risk the safety of others

• follow the rules and take responsibility for their own actions

Parents and guardians

We expect you to:

• engage in your child's schoolwork and progress

• communicate regularly with your school

• make sure your child is properly prepared for school

• ensure that your child attends school regularly and on time

• inform your school promptly about your child's absence or late arrival

• become familiar with our Code of Conduct, your board's code of conduct and your school’s code of conduct (if they have a school-specific code)

• encourage and help your child follow the rules of behaviour

• help school staff deal with disciplinary issues involving your child

Principals

We expect principals to:

• show care for the school community and commitment to student achievement and well-being in a safe, inclusive and accepting learning environment

• hold everyone under their authority responsible for their behaviour and actions

• empower students to be positive leaders in their school and community

• communicate regularly and meaningfully with all members of their school community

• model the standards of respect, civility and responsible citizenship

Teachers and school staff

• We expect teachers and school staff to:

• help students work to their full potential and develop their self-worth

• empower students to be positive leaders in their classroom, school and community

• communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents

• maintain consistent and fair standards of behaviour for all students

• show respect for all students, staff, parents, volunteers and members of the school community

• prepare students for the full responsibilities of citizenship

• help students communicate respectfully in person and online

• model the standards of respect, civility and responsible citizenship

• show students the appropriate use of cellphones during school by not using personal mobile devices during instructional time, unless explicitly for work-related purposes

For more info on this, visit CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ONTARIO SCHOOLS

Don't forget to Rock-Your-Mismatched "Socks" on next Friday's SPIRIT DAY in support of Down Syndrome Awareness!  World Down Syndrome Day 2026 officially takes place over the March Break on Saturday, March 21st, however, we're going to celebrate it on Friday, March 13th as a community before we head out for the holidays!  Classes have been invited to participate in a Photo Challenge, as well as check out many amazing song, video, storybook and learning resources (thank you Richard family) from Waterloo-Wellington Down Syndrome Society!

Thank you Hurricanes!  Families that pray, work hard, understand and forgive each other - STICK together and ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS together! (See Mrs. Gibson's/Mrs. Karl's/Mr. DiBattista's LENTEN PROMISES Bulletin Board below)  By the way, there will be no WEEKLY newsletter "next" Friday, we want you flying into the March Break without any strings attached.  Also, Happy International Women's Day this Sunday, March 8th, to all of the amazing Hurricane staff and parents who are wonderful role models for our young people, each and every day!   

Have an awesome weekend and yes as always, "take care of yourselves and each other!"  P-E-A-C-E!

Mr. Breadner                    Mr. Della Croce

VICE-PRINCIPAL                        PRINCIPAL