Communication between home and school is very important.
Harrisfield Public School will be communicating with families using School Messenger and the Harrisfield Public School Facebook page.
A monthly newsletter will be sent to families by School Messenger. Please ensure you have a valid email address with the office.
It is the parents/guardians responsibility to report your child's attendance daily! If your child will be LATE or ABSENT please remember to report this using the School Messenger reporting system BEFORE 9:15 AM. If your child will be leaving early, parents/guardians have a responsibility to report this using the School Messenger reporting system BEFORE 1:30 PM.
Please help limit classroom interruptions during instructional time.
Harrisfield Home and School Association & School Council
All meetings will take place on the 1st Monday of each month, in person (library) and online (zoom). School Council at 6PM and Home and School at 7 PM. Please email harrisfieldhsa@gmail.com to request the link to join the monthly teams meetings.
Dates:
November 4th, 2024
January 13th, 2025
March 3rd, 2025
May 5th, 2025
June 2nd, 2025
Harrisfield Volunteer's:
If you're interested in volunteering at Harrisfield as a volunteer a police check is required. All police checks are completed online on the OPP website, only these police checks will be accepted. Third party checks will be declined. If you require a police check, contact your child's teacher and ask for a Harrisfield letter. There is NO fee for a police check!
TVDSB Parent Portal:
Parents/guardians with a valid email address will have access to their child's attendance, report cards, student IEPs, Student Information and Contacts. Please ensure you keep this information current.
NOTE * your child's Student ID number is also located in the parent portal. You will need this number to access different school links.
https://schoolapps2.tvdsb.ca/parents/tvdsb_parents/
School Cash Online:
School Cash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children’s school fees. Now, with a few clicks, you can pay for your child’s class trips, spirit wear, (school) fundraiser and so much more from your own home. All you have to do is register an account, attach your children and in no time you will be able to make payments online. We accept many different payment forms so come in and check us out!
https://tvdsb.schoolcashonline.com/
Student Transportation:
Student transportation will keep those who qualify for transportation up to date with busing information. * You will need your child's student ID number to access this information. Families can also download the Bus Planner Delays App using the access code MBYB and bus run number (located in the STS Portal) to have notifications sent directly to their device.
Parents/guardians are to report student absence/lates/early dismissal using the School Messenger Safe Arrival system.
1. Accessing School Messenger Online
Navigate to https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login, click Sign Up and following the instructions to set up your account. Within minutes, you will receive an email with a link to complete the Sign Up Process.
2. Accessing School Messenger Using the Smart phone App
After setting up an account https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login , download the School Messenger App through the Apple iTunes Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schoolmessenger-infocenter/id978894818 or Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schoolmessenger.recipient and log in using the credentials used after validating your account online.
3. Access School Messenger by Phone
Parents/Guardians who do not have access to a computer can access the system by calling 1-844-305-3756 (toll free) to report absences.
Student safety is a priority and if a student is absent/late and a parent/guardian does not report it through School Messenger, automated communications will be sent to the parent/guardians in the
following sequence (text/email then phone call) until a response is received from the parent/guardian.
What's happening at Harrisfield:
December Dates:
December 2nd - Food and Toy Donations will be accepted until December 19th 4PM
December 2nd - HHSA Fundraiser Pick up in Activity Room
December 11th - HHSA Winter Bake Sale
December 11th - Kindergarten Holiday Concert 6PM-7PM Direct all questions to your child's classroom teacher
December 16th - Winter Concert - Details to follow
December 23rd to January 3rd - Winter Break - The school, including the office will be closed. We look forward to seeing Falcons on Monday, January 6th, 2025!
Holiday Spirit Week!
December 16th - Red & Green Day
December 17th - Christmas Sweater Day
December 18th - Holiday Character Day (Each class will pick a theme or holiday character)
December 19th - Jingle & Jangle Day
December 20th - Holiday PJ Day
Food Days:
Food Days are on Friday's unless there is a PA Day
Friday, December 6th, 13th and 20th
Popcorn Days:
Wednesday, December 4th & 18th
Wednesday, January 15th & 29th
Wednesday, February 12th
HHSA is looking for parent/community volunteers to help with food days, fundraiser's and other events! If you're able to help for any amount of time, email harrisfieldhsa@gmail.com