News from the Den (April 28-May 2)

We have so many volunteers helping in our building each and every day!

We want to take the time to celebrate and recognize all the volunteers that help contribute in so many ways around our school. Each one of you help to make our school a better place and we are so grateful for all that you do!

We would like to invite you to our Volunteer Appreciation Tea on Friday, May 9 @ 2:30 p.m. There will be coffee, tea and some light refreshments and a small program by some of our amazing students.

We hope to see you there!

Kyla Harding & Carla Kokotailo

Principal/Directrice & Assistant Principal/Directrice Adjointe

Table of Contents

WEEK AT A GLANCE

ACTION

• End of Day Phone Calls
• Get Ready for Kindergarten

OPPORTUNITY

• Art Show- Save the Date
• 2024-2025 Heritage Hills Yearbook
• Little Caesar's Pizza Fundraiser

INFORMATION

• A big THANK YOU to EIPS Volunteers

WEEK AT A GLANCE

ACTION

End of Day Phone Calls
The end of the school day can be a very busy time! To help keep things running smoothly, we kindly ask that families call the school with any changes to end-of-day plans before 2:30 p.m., unless it's an emergency or extenuating circumstance. This helps ensure we can relay messages to your child(ren) before dismissal—especially now that many classes are enjoying the nice weather with outdoor Phys. Ed. at the end of the day. Our office staff truly appreciates your support and cooperation!

Get Ready for Kindergarten
Do you have a child registered in kindergarten next year? If so, make sure to attend Heritage Hills Elementary's upcoming Kindergarten Information Night on May 15. You’ll get to:

• tour the school;
• meet the teachers;
• gain insight on play-based learning; and
• see what a typical day looks like.

Kindergarten Information Night 2025:
Date: May 15
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Heritage Hills Elementary, Gym

To make the transition to school as smooth as possible, Elk Island Public Schools has put together a toolkit for families. The kit includes information about registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, finding your designated school, transportation and more.
Additional information about Heritage Hills Elementary’s kindergarten program is available on the school website.

OPPORTUNITY

Art Show
Save the date! On Thursday, May 15 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. families can come walk through the school to check out the amazing art at HHE. We are looking forward to an amazing evening showcasing all our student artists. There will even be a glow in the dark art room!

2024-2025 Heritage Hills Yearbook
Sales for our 2024-2025 yearbook are now available through your PowerSchool account. We are excited to offer softcover ($22) and hardcover ($27) options again this year. The yearbook is an option and not mandatory for purchase.

Little Caesar's Pizza Fundraiser
Time to get your favourite Little Caesars pizzas, breads and cookies! The Little Caesars fundraiser starts today and runs through Monday, May 12, 2025.

Thank you for your support!

Little Caesars Fundraiser Flyer.pdf 

Instructions for Little Caesars Fundraiser.pdf 

INFORMATION

A big THANK YOU to EIPS Volunteers
National Volunteer Week takes place April 27 to May 4. On behalf of the Board of Trustees at Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), I want to say a giant thank you to all EIPS volunteers. This year’s theme is Volunteers Make Waves, and that’s certainly true in our Division. No matter whether you’ve chaperoned a field trip, helped out at a hot lunch day or provided support in a classroom—every time you’ve stepped in a school—you’ve made a ripple effect that washes over your community. These waves of positivity, hard work and dedication build up and make a momentous impact on a student’s experience at school.

So, thank you again for being a part of our ocean at EIPS. The waves you’ve made—and will continue to create—all contribute to our collective goals of ensuring learning and working environments sustain student learning and amplifying the importance of public education in our province. This National Volunteer Week, I encourage everyone to celebrate the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of hours put into supporting student growth and achievement at schools across the Division.

Cathy Allen
Chair, EIPS Board of Trustees