Martin Street Memo - October 21, 2024

STUDENT PICK UP AND DROP OFFS - Our school day is from 9:15 AM to 3:35 PM. While we understand that changes in family schedules happen, it is important for your child to be in school for the entire day. We recognize that there are rare occasions when a child may need to be picked up early. Your child will be called down for dismissal once a parent or guardian has arrived at the school and has rung the bell to let us know that they are here to have them dismissed. We are not able to dismiss students between 3:05 and 3:35 as it is too difficult to safely locate students when classes are preparing for the end of the day. Please enter early departures in School Messenger before 9:30 AM and/or email marps@hdsb.ca

TERRA COTTA FROZEN COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISING - The Grade 8s are fundraising to help offset costs for their graduation evening in June. There is a choice of 12 cookie dough flavours, including two gluten-free choices and a vegan option! Each box contains 40 x 20g pre-formed “Dough Drops™”. 

Cookie Dough Drop Boxes are $15.00 each, and Shortbread Gift Boxes are $10.00 each.

Order on line on October 21 to November 29. Orders will be delivered on December 18.

If you are interested in supporting this, please see the following link:

Terra Cotta Cookies

PIZZA, WRAPS and HARVEY’S - Pizza and Wraps are available on SCO (School Cash Online). For those that missed ordering Pizza when it was initially offered in September, it is available now for an 11-week session from November 4th to February 3rd.   For those that have already ordered, you are able to add to your child’s order if you would like.

Wraps are available for a 7-week session from November 4th to December 18th. The wraps available are Chicken, Chicken Caesar, Veggie and Turkey. The ingredient list can be found on School Cash Online.

The Pizza and Wraps are available on SCO until October 30th. 

Harvey’s is available through Lunchbox on School Cash Online on an ongoing basis.

The school lunches help support field trips and other extracurricular activities.

SPIRIT WEAR - School spirit wear is available directly from SchoolTee. Please see the attachment below for ordering information. Also, information for Grade 8 grad wear is available.  The deadline for ordering is November 11th.

IMMUNIZATIONS - Please see the attached letter from Public Health, regarding immunizations.

BUS SAFETY - A reminder that items, such as hockey sticks, are not allowed on school buses as they can pose safety risks for both the driver and passengers and may hinder a quick evacuation in case of emergency. The following equipment is not permitted on school buses: 

• Skis, ski poles, snowboards

• Hoverboards

• Hockey and lacrosse equipment (including sticks and golf clubs)

• Longboards and scooters

• Large musical instruments (e.g., guitars, bass guitars, baritones, tubas)  

For more details, please refer to the Operating Procedure HS-3-010 – Transporting Equipment on the School Bus, available on the Halton Bus website. We kindly request that this information be included in the school newsletter to ensure families are informed about these procedures.

CALLING ALL THREE YEAR OLDS -  In October and November, the HDSB will be hosting Kindergarten Open Houses in Acton, Georgetown, Milton, Burlington and Oakville to answer any questions families may have and help future students feel comfortable and confident as they start their educational journey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XAvm4n 

ONE STOP TALK - One Stop Talk offers children and youth (aged 0-17) anywhere in Ontario immediate access to free mental health support. The program provides single session counselling support and ensures direct referral to additional local services when needed. Services are provided through an integrated network of infant, child and youth mental health agencies across Ontario. Learn more at OneStopTalk

Important Dates

School Council November 4 @7:00 PM

Progress Reports go home November 18

Spirit Wear orders due November 11

Terra Cotta orders due November 29

PD Day November 29

Martin Street Memo - October 7th

IMMUNIZATIONS: Please see the attached letter from Public Health, regarding immunizations.

HARVEYS LUNCH: Harvey’s is available though Lunchbox on School Cash Online. The school lunches help support field trips and other extracurricular activities.

PICTURE DAY: A reminder that picture day is tomorrow, Wednesday October 9th.

PARKING FOR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL - Parking and traffic around MSPS is very busy before and after school. Parents are encouraged to have students ride on HSTS transportation or to walk to school. Please respect our neighbours and do not park on Private Property. This includes the apartment building at 224 Martin Street. The parking at this building is only for the tenants of this building. 

SCHOOL COUNCIL - Thank you to the families who came out to our first school council meeting. We have voted in our members for this year and we look forward to an exciting year ahead. Our upcoming school council dates are as follows; November 4th, Jan 13th, April 7th, May 12th (possibly). Our meetings are held in the learning commons from 7 -8 pm and all are welcome to attend. 

CALLING ALL THREE YEAR OLDS -  In October and November, the HDSB will be hosting Kindergarten Open Houses in Acton, Georgetown, Milton, Burlington and Oakville to answer any questions families may have and help future students feel comfortable and confident as they start their educational journey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XAvm4n 

ONE STOP TALK - One Stop Talk offers children and youth (aged 0-17) anywhere in Ontario immediate access to free mental health support. The program provides single session counselling support and ensures direct referral to additional local services when needed. Services are provided through an integrated network of infant, child and youth mental health agencies across Ontario. Learn more at OneStopTalk

Important Dates

Wednesday, October 9th Picture Day

Thursday, October 10th         World Mental Health Day

Friday, October 11th Yom Kippur

Friday, October 11th PA Day - No school for students

Monday, October 14th         Thanksgiving Day - No school