Did you know….

Halton Council is often asked to represent parents on HDSB Committees! One committee where we’ve been able to impact students and advocate for parents is SEAC. Our parent rep is Amy Mckenzie – who is versed in SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) related concerns, working with parents and well – caring about the kids!

Each month Amy prepares a report for Council. As Amy also sits as SEAC chair, we are very fortunate to have this insight.

Check out September 2011 report – under “SEAC Info”. Why not share this with your parent community?

“Understanding Your Child’s IEP”… Information Night

Hosted by the HDSB:

Date: October 13th 7-8pm
Location: Chris Hadfield School – 1114 Woodward Avenue, Milton

If you have special needs or requirements to attend this evening please contact Pamela Cooley at 905-631-6120 x323

Empowering Students to Stopy Bullying and Mistreatment – Info Night

The Halton District School Board invites you to…
EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO STOP BULLYING AND MISTREATMENT

Guest Speaker: John Linney
Date: Wednesday October 5, 2011
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Place: Halton Regional Centre Auditorium
1151 Bronte Road
Oakville, ON

Call Halton Region: FREE – REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Dial 311 or 905-825-6000
TTY: 905-827-9833

John Linney is an international speaker and co-author of the book Safe School Ambassadors: Harnessing Student Power to Stop Bullying and Violence. The workshop will highlight the impact that bullying has on students and families, practical strategies to address bullying, and how parents can partner with their schools to prevent and address harm so everyone can thrive.
In the event of poor weather conditions, please call Halton Region for cancellation information.
A.S.L. Interpreters and language interpreters available upon request, no later than September 28, 2011
Should you require accessibility accommodations for participation, please contact Halton Region.

OFHSA Dates and Facebook…

Well, here we are almost at the end of the first week for the 2011/2012 school year.
There are some H/S housekeeping dates for you to be aware of:

September 30th – Membership ($15) runs from October 1st to September 30th) – be sure to renew your membership. Membership lists and information should be sent into the Hamilton office – ASAP.

September 30th – Your meeting schedule and operating budget should be sent to Halton Council – haltoncouncil@hotmail.com
October 31st - Annual verification (year end was August 31st) need to be sent to Council.

Have you dropped by OFHSA’s Facebook page?? Be sure to – it’s hip, current and coolest page to “like”