Winter has arrived . . . make sure you are prepared!

Posted November 20, 2016

While it has been an incredible fall, it looks like the cold weather is here to stay.  Let’s make sure all students are dressed appropriately and come prepared for the conditions.  Our play space is open and has little wind blocks so please make sure that hats, mittens/gloves, scarves and winter boots are worn as […]

VH Spirit Wear Orders due Tomorrow!

Posted November 20, 2016

Don’t forget to submit your order form and payment for our first-ever Vista Hills Hawks spirit wear.   Thanks to SchoolTee Inc for the awesome items of clothing to show of our school colours with pride!   Order form is included here if you are in need of one! vista-hills-order-form

Anti-Bullying Awareness Week at VH!

Posted November 19, 2016

November 21 to 25 is Anti-Bullying Awareness Week – a time for us to further emphasize the importance of EMPATHY and living our daily affirmation which states: “At Vista Hills, we show empathy.  We understand, share and feel the emotions of others.”   This week we will highlight the importance of acting on this commitment […]

VH Spirit Wear Orders due Monday November 21st

Posted November 17, 2016

Only three days left to submit your orders and payment for Vista Hills Spirit Wear. A reminder to those who have not seen it, that samples are on display in the front foyer.   We also have sample sizes in the office for parents / students to try before placing your order.   Don’t miss […]

Digital Citizen Summit is almost here

Posted November 16, 2016

Less than two weeks to go – sign up today! Curious about how teachers use technology in class to engage students and how you can follow their learning online? Are you looking for more information on our Chromebook initiative? Wondering how to make sure your children are behaving safely online? Find out answers to these […]

Annual School Councils’ Report shows community engagement in our schools

Posted November 15, 2016

The 2015-16 Annual School Councils’ Report was presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, November 14th. Every school council submits their own report to the Waterloo Region District School Board near the end of the school year. The report outlines their engagement with the needs and desires of their own school community. […]

PD Day – Friday, November 18, 2016

Posted November 15, 2016

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day this Friday – Friday, November 18, 2016. There will be no school for WRDSB students. All elementary, secondary and designated early childhood educator (DECE) employee groups will spend their morning in professional development sessions, focusing on assessing, reflecting, and developing the School Improvement Plan for […]

Progress Reports coming home on Monday!

Posted November 12, 2016

On Monday November 14th, the Elementary Progress Reports will be distributed to all students in grades 1 to 7.   The Elementary Progress Report Card shows students’ development of Learning Skills and Work Habits, as well as their general progress in the subject areas, during the fall of the school year.  The Elementary Progress Report […]

Remembrance Day to Remember

Posted November 11, 2016

Thank you to all the parents and family members who were able to join us for the Remembrance Day Assembly today.   All those in attendance were part of a ceremony that was filled with empathy, through reflection and appreciation for all that we have to enjoy in our great nation, and for those whose […]

Digital Citizenship Summit for Parents / Community Members

Posted November 10, 2016

On Saturday, November 26, the WRDSB is hosting ‘Families in a Digital World ~ a Digital Citizenship Summit’ for adult family members of children attending WRDSB schools. We would like to ask for your support in reaching parents in our school community to inform them about this event. The event is being held at Bluevale […]

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