The Boyne Bulletin

From the Principal’s Desk

We loved welcoming families to Boyne on Thursday evening. We had a wonderful turnout and left feeling excited about what a great community we have. If you weren’t able to come, please reach out to your child’s teacher to make an introduction. We know that students' well-being is enhanced by a strong relationship between home and school. 

We also are enjoying celebrating 10 years of Making a Difference at Boyne. Families enjoyed 10 year activities at the open house. 

We are so lucky to be part of such a great community! 

Debbie de Chastelain, Principal 

Shannon Gardi and Beth MicLash, Vice Principals 

Upcoming Dates 

HDSB calendars - events, significant days, school year

Sept 5 - First day forms sent home - please complete! 

Sept 15-19 - Jungle Sport at Boyne! Gr. 1-8

Sept 17 - Last day to order Pizza Term 1 - Closes at 10am - no late orders will be accepted

Sept 22 - School Council self-nomination form closes

Sept 25 - Cross Country Meet Gr. 3-8

Sept 26 - Terry Fox Walk/Run

Sept 28 - Spirit Wear orders close 

Sept 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Sept 30 - Orange Shirt Day 

Sept 30 - Deadline for signing up for Hearing and Vision screening (see below) 

Oct 2 - Photo Day 

Oct 2-8 - Hearing and Vision screening (optional)

Oct 10 - PA Day - No School

Oct 13 - Thanksgiving - No School

Important Information and Reminders 

Walk and Wheel to School! 

Students are encouraged to walk or bike to school when possible! It’s safe, good for the environment and your health, and teaches your child independence and community awareness. Plus, fresh air can boost learning and performance.

Same goes for anyone who is eligible for transportation – walk to your bus stops and take that bus to school! It’s an excellent way for students to learn about multiple forms of transportation, and will serve them well into the future when it’s time to take transit to get around throughout their lives.

[*For senior elementary and secondary students in Oakville, Burlington, and Milton only*] If your municipality has a transit system, you can look into programs that offer subsidized or even free municipal bus passes! Another great way for students to get around and see their neighbourhood while going to and from school.

The HDSB offers a handy Walk & Wheel Map that helps you plan efficient walking or cycling routes to school. Just select your school and mode of travel to estimate how long it will take. The map can help plan daily trips to the school by active transportation or even help with finding locations to park that are a five minute walk from the school.​

Ready to give it a go? Visit the HDSB Walk & Wheel to School page to explore routes, tips and resources: Walk & Wheel to School. Let’s work together to create a healthier, safer and more connected school journey!

Spiritwear!!

Our Boyne Spiritwear is ready for purchase! We have changed vendors, so the link looks slightly different, but easy to navigate! Head to SchoolTee.com to purchase your orders! The orders close on September 28th, 2025.

School Council 

Are you interested in joining The Boyne School (parent) Council as a voting member? Please open this Self Nomination Form for more information and to join us! We meet on the first Monday of the month from 6 to 7pm and meetings recently have been both online and in person to allow for flexible attendance. The deadline for completing this self-nomination form is Monday Sept. 22nd. Our School Council is a fun group of parents who work to contribute to the education of students at Boyne. Please join us! If you have any questions, please reach out to boyps@hdsb.ca

Get Involved! By joining the school council at your child's school or by joining the HDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC), parents/guardians can take an active role in the school community. Let’s work together to create a positive and engaging learning environment where all students are empowered to succeed. 

Learn more about how you can help shape your child’s educational journey by visiting the Get Involved webpage of the HDSB website and by viewing the Ministry of Education, Your Child’s Education: A Parent Guide to Our School System. This guide helps caregivers, parents and guardians understand how to be actively involved in their child’s education. Get involved today and make a difference! 

Families of Black Children 

Halton Learning Foundation 

Help 300 HDSB Students Start School with Confidence by Sept. 30

Some students in our community walked into school last week without a backpack, supplies, or even lunch. The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF), thanks to our donors, is here to help.  Since the beginning of this school year, HLF has supported more than 126 students across our HDSB schools, including 70 students in the past two days alone, with emergency help and school supplies.  HLF’s goal is to help 300 students by September 30, but with only a few weeks left, they are asking our generous community to step in urgently, to make sure they can continue to say “YES” to every request for emergency support they receive.  Here's what one parent shared last week about what saying “YES” meant to her family:

"Just wanted to say how grateful I am for this support. I’m a single mom, and because of your help, I’m able to get what my daughter needs for back-to-school and food, and I’m so unbelievably grateful for the support."

Make a gift for a student in need today: Donate Now

Together, we can give students not just supplies, but confidence, dignity, and hope.

Boyne School Social Worker and Child&Youth Care Provider

We would like to introduce our school’s Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYC-P): Coralee Mowery and our School’s Social Worker(s) (SW): Dania Asst. Coralee and Dania will be a part of the Boyne community this year.

What is a CYC-P? CYC-Ps are an active and integral part of the school community, often participating in school-wide activities (e.g. well-being teams, youth engagement, parent/guardian/caregiver information sessions, etc.) with educators to enhance student well-being. Students receive mental health literacy and social-emotional learning while at school through the curriculum. As a complement to this learning, CYC-Ps promote mental health through sharing and co-leading evidence-based social-emotional learning and activities to provide class wide programming. CYC-Ps are also part of response teams for all schools in the Halton District School Board (e.g. Traumatic Events Response Team, and suicide risk screening). 

How CYC-Ps can support students

Parents/guardians/caregivers may receive notification letters and updates throughout the school year about evidence-based social-emotional literacy materials shared in classrooms with CYC-Ps. CYC-Ps can also provide specific opportunities for students through small group or individual sessions focusing on psychoeducation, well-being and skill building. These sessions support students in reaching their goals. This is done in consultation with and consent from parents/guardians/caregivers. 

What is a Social Worker? Social Workers are an integral part of the school community.  Social Workers work together with students,  parents/caregivers, staff and community providers to help students feel well and have a positive school experience. Students learn ways to address their feelings and emotions through identity-affirming evidenced-based therapeutic interventions. Social Workers, like CYC-Ps, are also part of response teams for all schools in the HDSB. Access to a Social Worker is done through your child’s school with parent/guardian consent through the SRT process. Grade 7 and 8 students ( who are 12 years of age and older) can self-refer and receive individual psychotherapeutic support.

How can Social Workers support students? Social Workers use psychotherapeutic interventions to support students on a variety of issues. These interventions are evidence-based and are identity-affirming to ensure that students feel that their voice is being heard and validated. Some interventions used include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Social Workers and students work towards goal based outcomes.

Further information and additional support about the full complement of services from Student Well-Being 

Please refer to the HDSB Mental Health & Well-Being webpage for more information on the support parent section available to students at school and how to access this support.

Calling all three-year olds to the Halton District School Board!​​ In October and November, the HDSB will be hosting Kindergarten Open Houses in Acton, Georgetown, Burlington, Milton and Oakville to answer any questions families may have about how the HDSB sets students up for lifelong learning and success. 

Future students and their families are invited to attend any of the following Kindergarten Open Houses, to be held between 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.:

• Acton: Oct. 8, 2025 - Robert Little Public School 

• Georgetown: Oct. 16, 2025 - Ethel Gardiner Public School 

• Burlington: Nov. 6, 2025 - Alton Village Public School 

• Milton: Nov. 13, 2025 - Irma Coulson Public School 

• Oakville: Nov. 20, 2025 - Dr. David R. Williams Public School

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5n8a5bd9 

Safety at drop off and dismissal: 

Students must use sidewalks and are encouraged to avoid the area by the parking lot. We are asking all students to use the south sidewalk by the fence, to avoid crossing at the entrance to the parking lot. Please do not cross between buses. Walking or riding is the healthiest and safest way to get your child to school. If your child is eligible for the bus, please send them on the bus instead of driving. This also helps reduce traffic.

Opt-in to receive text messages from the HDSB​

If you provided your child’s school with a mobile phone number upon registration, you were sent a text message from SchoolMessenger providing you with the opportunity to opt-in to receive text messages from the HDSB. The text message requested that parents/guardians reply “Y” to opt-in to receive attendance text notifications. 

• If you replied “Y” to the text message, you are subscribe​d to receive notifications by text about your child’s attendance.

• If you did not reply to the text message, you will not receive notifications by text from the HDSB.​

No repeat invitations to opt-in will be sent. If you wish to receive text message attendance notifications, please update your communication preferences on the SchoolMessenger website or app once you have created your account with SchoolMessenger. 

School Messenger:  How We Connect with You:  School and Board Updates

The Halton District School Board relies on SchoolMessenger to communicate with parents/guardians. This system enables schools to send messages by email, mobile app notification, text message, or by phone call.  Parents/guardians are asked to provide their child’s school with a current email address and phone number for these types of messages. ​​

IMPORTANT:  All Parents should be signing up for School Messenger

How to Report Student Absences AND RECEIVE EMAILS FROM THE SCHOOL

• HDSB Mobile App​ (available for download from the App Store and Google Play)

• Website: go.schoolmessenger.ca​

• Phone: 1-877-409-6310 (toll-free)

The SchoolMessenger​ system is accessible 24 hours, seven days a week to report future absences and late arrivals.  

​Set Your Communication Preferences

​Choose how you want to receive​​ messages from your child's school and the HDSB:  Email, HDSB Mobile App, Text Message, Phone Call

Offering Space at Boyne

Offering Space at Boyne enables children, of all faiths, to pray in a safe and reflective way.  Our prayer space is a designated area that is available during the inside portion of the nutrition break while there is supervision.  We welcome all children to make use of the space in ways that are respectful to all participants.

Allergies

We have a number of students with anaphylactic allergies. For this reason we ask families not to send any food with nuts to school. This includes peanut butter. Students are not allowed to share food, in order to keep all our students safe. We are also a “best wishes” only school, and ask that food and treats are not sent to share with classmates. 

Food Orders

Pizza for Term 1 is open now! Be sure to get your orders in. Options to order will close September 17 @ 10am

Hero Burger Mondays and Lumber Heads Popcorn on Tuesdays for Treat day will be opening this week. Please stay tuned

School Cash Online

If you have not done so already, please register for School Cash Online. This is how we collect any fees for school trips or the lunch and snack programs. It provides you step by step instructions on how to register. You will need your child’s HDSB Student Number (not OEN) to register. If you have any questions please contact the office.

Are you moving?

While we would be sad to see you leave our Boyne community, if you are moving please let us know.  Simply call the school 905-864-9641 or send us an email to boyps@hdsb.ca.

Planning a Trip?

If planning a trip out of the country, please contact the school office (boyps@hdsb.ca) before departure, to provide date details and discuss return to school dates.  If your child will be absent from school for more than 15 school days please obtain an extended absence form to submit to the school office.

For more information, visit:

• Instagram:boyneps  

• our school website and calendar at www.boy.hdsb.ca

• www.hdsb.ca

• your child’s Google Classroom and emails from your child(ren)’s teacher

From the Principal’s Desk

What a wonderful first week of school…the energy and excitement was contagious! 

We look forward to working in partnership so that all students experience a year of feeling safe, included and engaged in their learning and school experience.  The adults who work in our school chose their profession because they love children and want them to experience a wonderful year…we are off to a great start!

Open House: We are looking forward to welcoming families to Boyne on Thursday Sept. 11 between 5 and 6:30pm to see classrooms and meet educators. We are looking forward to seeing you! It is also our 10th Anniversary! Celebrate with us on Sept. 11th. 

Debbie de Chastelain, Principal 

Shannon Gardi and Beth Reeves-Miclash, Vice Principals

Upcoming Dates 

HDSB calendars - events, significant days, school year

Sept. 5 - First day forms sent home - please complete! 

Sept. 8 - School Council Meeting 6pm in person, or LINK

Sept. 8 - First session of food programs open. They will close on Wednesday Sept 17 at 10am. No late orders will be accepted.

Sept. 11 - Meet the Teacher and Boyne’s 10th Anniversary Celebration! 5:00pm-6:30pm 

Sept. 22 - School Council self-nomination form closes

Sept. 28 - Terry Fox Walk/Run

Sept 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Sept 30 - Orange Shirt Day 

Sept 30 - Deadline for signing up for Hearing and Vision screening (see below) 

Oct 2-8 - Hearing and Vision screening (optional)

Oct 10 - PA Day - No School

Oct 13 - Thanksgiving - No School

Important Information and Reminders

Safety at Boyne

Many thanks to parents who have set their school routines to avoid driving near the school at Drop Off or Pick Up. We have more than 1100 students who are arriving and departing at these times, and we have worked hard to make this as safe as possible. Unfortunately due to constraints around the building this is not a convenient situation for parents who wish to drive. We have prioritized SAFETY over CONVENIENCE. Please know that our school was designed as a “walk to” school. As we have grown we have also added busing for students who are further than 1.6 km from the school and for those who live north of Louis St. Laurent. How can you help to make Boyne safer? 

1. Walk to School HDSB - Walk and Wheel to School webpage

2. Send your child on the Bus if they qualify 

3. Park away from the school in a legal parking spot and walk back 

4. Choose a meeting spot far away from the school

5. Do not make U-turns in front of the school

6. Please do your part to avoid anyone getting hurt  

7. Please note that scooters and bikes may not be brought into the school and must be locked at the racks at Door 11 or by the south sidewalk.

COMING SOON - A Crosswalk and a Crossing Guard - at the corner of Farmstead and Duignan! We have been meeting regularly with the Town of Milton and the HDSB Facilities team, to share ideas about making our school safer. 

Safety at drop off and dismissal: 

Students must use sidewalks and are encouraged to avoid the area by the parking lot. We are asking all students to use the south sidewalk by the fence, to avoid crossing at the entrance to the parking lot. Please do not cross between buses. Walking or riding is the healthiest and safest way to get your child to school. If your child is eligible for the bus, please send them on the bus instead of driving. This also helps reduce traffic.

Expectations 

During the month of September, teachers are helping students to be aware of the expectations for students in Halton. The purpose is to: maintain a consistent standard of behaviour; to provide clear communication to all stakeholders about school and system culture; and to ensure safe, caring and inclusive experience for the entire school community. We ask families to review the following expectations with their children as well:

• Responsible Use Procedures for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 

• HDSB Code of Conduct - Please review. There are responsibilities outlined for Students, Staff and Parents. Students will be reviewing the Code of Conduct over the first few weeks and at various times throughout the year. 

• Harmful Language Protocol

Opt-in to receive text messages from the HDSB​

If you provided your child’s school with a mobile phone number upon registration, you were sent a text message from SchoolMessenger providing you with the opportunity to opt-in to receive text messages from the HDSB. The text message requested that parents/guardians reply “Y” to opt-in to receive attendance text notifications. 

• If you replied “Y” to the text message, you are subscribe​d to receive notifications by text about your child’s attendance.

• If you did not reply to the text message, you will not receive notifications by text from the HDSB.​

No repeat invitations to opt-in will be sent. If you wish to receive text message attendance notifications, please update your communication preferences on the SchoolMessenger website or app once you have created your account with SchoolMessenger. 

How We Connect with You: School and Board Updates

The Halton District School Board relies on SchoolMessenger to communicate with parents/guardians. This system enables schools to send messages by email, mobile app notification, text message, or by phone call. 

​ 

Parents/guardians are asked to provide their child’s school with a current email address and phone number for these types of messages. ​​

IMPORTANT:  All Parents should be signing up for School Messenger

How to Report Student Absences AND RECEIVE EMAILS FROM THE SCHOOL

• HDSB Mobile App​ (available for download from the App Store and Google Play)

• Website: go.schoolmessenger.ca​

• Phone: 1-877-409-6310 (toll-free)

The SchoolMessenger​ system is accessible 24 hours, seven days a week to report future absences and late arrivals.  

​Set Your Communication Preferences

​Choose how you want to receive​​ messages from your child's school and the HDSB:

• Email

• HDSB Mobile App

• Text Message

• Phone

Hearing and Vision Screening - School Screening Association

Our clinic will be at your school, Boyne PS, on: October 2nd – October 8th, 2025 (pending participation). Register your child and complete the payment through this Online Registration. 

 Deadline for registration is Sept 30th and the duration at the school may be adjusted based on student participation.

Your child’s Hearing and Vision should be screened every year!

A fee of $25.00 is collected to help offset the cost of bringing this clinic to your school.

Why Screening Matters:

Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear problems and one of the best ways to prevent hearing loss is early detection of middle ear function issues.

Vision issues are common in children, so early detection is crucial for their healthy development and academic success.

Our screening program helps identify hearing and vision concerns before they impact learning and social development, ensuring children get the support they need to thrive. As part of the program, we will refer any results that are considered outside the normal range to the parents for follow-up with their physician and/or optometrist.

For hearing concerns, we recommend bringing your referral to your physician, who can then refer you to an ENT specialist, which is covered by OHIP. Alternatively, you have the option to schedule an appointment with an Audiologist without needing a referral from your family physician. Please note that visits to an Audiologist may not be covered by OHIP, and you could incur a fee ranging from $75 to $150 or more.

Your child's hearing is not being monitored unless they're seeing an audiologist or an ENT specialist, making our screening program a valuable resource for your child's health.

While eye exams are covered by OHIP, our hearing clinic offers a basic vision screening for students participating in the hearing clinic.

For more information and to address all your questions and concerns, please visit our website at www.schoolscreeningassociation.ca.

Spoons and Forks

Lots of children come to school without utensils.  We are looking for donations of plastic/wooden forks and spoons in the office.  Thank you.

Offering Space at Boyne

Offering Space at Boyne enables children, of all faiths, to pray in a safe and reflective way.  Our prayer space is a designated area that is available during the inside portion of the nutrition break while there is supervision.  We welcome all children to make use of the space in ways that are respectful to all participants.

Allergies

We have a number of students with anaphylactic allergies. For this reason we ask families not to send any food with nuts to school. This includes peanut butter. Students are not allowed to share food, in order to keep all our students safe. We are also a “best wishes” only school, and ask that food and treats are not sent to share with classmates. 

Hearing and Vision Screening - School Screening Association

Our clinic will be at your school, Boyne PS, on: October 2nd – October 8th, 2025 (pending participation). Register your child and complete the payment through this Online Registration. 

 Deadline for registration is Sept 30th and the duration at the school may be adjusted based on student participation.

Your child’s Hearing and Vision should be screened every year!

A fee of $25.00 is collected to help offset the cost of bringing this clinic to your school.

Why Screening Matters:

Growing children are very susceptible to middle ear problems and one of the best ways to prevent hearing loss is early detection of middle ear function issues.

Vision issues are common in children, so early detection is crucial for their healthy development and academic success.

Our screening program helps identify hearing and vision concerns before they impact learning and social development, ensuring children get the support they need to thrive. As part of the program, we will refer any results that are considered outside the normal range to the parents for follow-up with their physician and/or optometrist.

For hearing concerns, we recommend bringing your referral to your physician, who can then refer you to an ENT specialist, which is covered by OHIP. Alternatively, you have the option to schedule an appointment with an Audiologist without needing a referral from your family physician. Please note that visits to an Audiologist may not be covered by OHIP, and you could incur a fee ranging from $75 to $150 or more.

Your child's hearing is not being monitored unless they're seeing an audiologist or an ENT specialist, making our screening program a valuable resource for your child's health.

While eye exams are covered by OHIP, our hearing clinic offers a basic vision screening for students participating in the hearing clinic.

For more information and to address all your questions and concerns, please visit our website at www.schoolscreeningassociation.ca.

Food Orders - Pizza Orders open Sunday September 7 and close Wednesday September 17 at 10am - No late orders will be accepted so please get your orders in!

School Council 

Are you interested in joining The Boyne School (parent) Council as a voting member? Please open this Self Nomination Form for more information and to join us! We meet on the first Monday of the month from 6 to 7pm and meetings recently have been both online and in person to allow for flexible attendance. The deadline for completing this self-nomination form is Monday Sept. 22nd. 

Our School Council is a fun group of parents who work to contribute to the education of students at Boyne. Please join us! 

If you have any questions, please reach out to boyps@hdsb.ca

School Cash Online

If you have not done so already, please register for School Cash Online. This is how we collect any fees for school trips or the lunch and snack programs. It provides you step by step instructions on how to register. You will need your child’s HDSB Student Number (not OEN) to register. If you have any questions please contact the office.

Are you moving?

While we would be sad to see you leave our Boyne community, if you are moving please let us know.  Simply call the school 905-864-9641 or send us an email to boyps@hdsb.ca.

Planning a Trip?

If planning a trip out of the country, please contact the school office (boyps@hdsb.ca) before departure, to provide date details and discuss return to school dates.  If your child will be absent from school for more than 15 school days please obtain an extended absence form to submit to the school office.

For more information, visit:

• Instagram:boyneps  

• our school website and calendar at www.boy.hdsb.ca

• www.hdsb.ca

• your child’s Google Classroom and emails from your child(ren)’s teacher 

From the Principal’s Desk

Hello Boyne Parents and Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! We have been working hard to get things ready for you and we are looking forward to an awesome year. 

Our start up has been a busy one, as we have many new registrations! We are excited to welcome our new and returning students. 

Please take your time to read through the first day information below. Our Boyne Bulletin is usually sent on Sunday afternoons at 4pm, so be sure to check it! 

Thank you for working with us as we do the Boyne Thing: Work Hard, Be Nice, Make a Difference! 

Debbie de Chastelain, Principal 

Shannon Gardi and Beth Reeves-Miclash, Vice Principals

Upcoming Dates 

HDSB calendars - events, significant days, school year

Upcoming Dates 

You will receive emails:

• Aug. 29th Class placement for each of your children

• Sept. 6th  First day forms - these electronic forms should be completed as soon as possible

Sept. 1 - Labour Day - Holiday

Sept. 2 - PD Day - No School 

Sept. 3 - First day of school!

Sept. 5 - First day forms sent home - please complete!

Sept. 8 - School Council Meeting 6pm (last meeting of 2024-25 council) 

Sept. 11 - Meet the Teacher and Boyne’s 10th Anniversary Celebration! 5:00pm-6:30pm 

Sept. 22 - School Council self-nomination form closes

Sept 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Sept 30 - Orange Shirt Day 

Oct 10 - PA Day - No School

Oct 13 - Thanksgiving - No School

Important Information and Reminders

Class Placements 

Students registered up to Thursday Aug 28th: were sent an email on Friday Aug 29th with the class and teacher information. 

FAQs

No teacher name: new staff to Boyne may not appear on the email. Please meet staff (wearing Boyne t-shirts, with a clipboard) on the blacktop on Wednesday Sept. 4th at 8:40 and we will help you find their teacher! 

Students registered after August 28th: Please meet staff (wearing Boyne t-shirts, with a clipboard) on the blacktop on Wednesday Sept. 3rd at 8:40 and we will help you find the teacher!

Worried students: Sometimes students are worried about the start of school, or disappointed not to be in a particular class. Please reassure them (we can do hard things!) and use this as a time to practice working through a challenging time in a positive way. We will work to make everyone feel settled and typically these worries are gone after a day or two, once they have met teachers and connected with friends. We will not be making any class changes at this time. 

What to bring

What your child needs (please label all items, clothing, etc.)

• a backpack 

• indoor shoes

• lunch bag with lunch and snacks

• clothing for the weather (jacket or rain coat etc)

We provide all of the materials students need at school (pencils etc.) so you do not need to purchase any items unless you would like to! 

Drop Off and Pick Ups

First Day: 

Bus students - please begin riding the bus on the first day. This is when routines are being established so this is important! 

Morning - Kindergarten will meet in the K playground, Grades 1-6 will meet on the field (please see map below - in a line from Grade 1 near Louis St. Laurent, to Grade 6 near the small field); Grade 7-8 to the gym through Door 10. 

From the Principal’s Desk

Hello Boyne Parents and Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! We have been working hard to get things ready for you and we are looking forward to an awesome year. 

Our start up has been a busy one, as we have many new registrations! We are excited to welcome our new and returning students. 

Please take your time to read through the first day information below. Our Boyne Bulletin is usually sent on Sunday afternoons at 4pm, so be sure to check it! 

Thank you for working with us as we do the Boyne Thing: Work Hard, Be Nice, Make a Difference! 

Debbie de Chastelain, Principal 

Shannon Gardi and Beth Reeves-Miclash, Vice Principals

Upcoming Dates 

HDSB calendars - events, significant days, school year

Upcoming Dates 

You will receive emails:

• Aug. 29th Class placement for each of your children

• Sept. 6th  First day forms - these electronic forms should be completed as soon as possible

Sept. 1 - Labour Day - Holiday

Sept. 2 - PD Day - No School 

Sept. 3 - First day of school!

Sept. 5 - First day forms sent home - please complete!

Sept. 8 - School Council Meeting 6pm (last meeting of 2024-25 council) 

Sept. 11 - Meet the Teacher and Boyne’s 10th Anniversary Celebration! 5:00pm-6:30pm 

Sept. 22 - School Council self-nomination form closes

Sept 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Sept 30 - Orange Shirt Day 

Oct 10 - PA Day - No School

Oct 13 - Thanksgiving - No School

Important Information and Reminders

Class Placements 

Students registered up to Thursday Aug 28th: were sent an email on Friday Aug 29th with the class and teacher information. 

FAQs

No teacher name: new staff to Boyne may not appear on the email. Please meet staff (wearing Boyne t-shirts, with a clipboard) on the blacktop on Wednesday Sept. 4th at 8:40 and we will help you find their teacher! 

Students registered after August 28th: Please meet staff (wearing Boyne t-shirts, with a clipboard) on the blacktop on Wednesday Sept. 3rd at 8:40 and we will help you find the teacher!

Worried students: Sometimes students are worried about the start of school, or disappointed not to be in a particular class. Please reassure them (we can do hard things!) and use this as a time to practice working through a challenging time in a positive way. We will work to make everyone feel settled and typically these worries are gone after a day or two, once they have met teachers and connected with friends. We will not be making any class changes at this time. 

What to bring

What your child needs (please label all items, clothing, etc.)

• a backpack 

• indoor shoes

• lunch bag with lunch and snacks

• clothing for the weather (jacket or rain coat etc)

We provide all of the materials students need at school (pencils etc.) so you do not need to purchase any items unless you would like to! 

Drop Off and Pick Ups

First Day: 

Bus students - please begin riding the bus on the first day. This is when routines are being established so this is important! 

Morning - Kindergarten will meet in the K playground, Grades 1-6 will meet on the field (please see map below - in a line from Grade 1 near Louis St. Laurent, to Grade 6 near the small field); Grade 7-8 to the gym through Door 10. 

After the first day - we have direct entry after 8:40am - Portable students to their portables, Kindergarten to the Kindergarten gates, Grade 1 and 12-1, 2-1 and 2-2 - Door 4 (on the blacktop), Grade 6,7,8 - Door 10 

Pick Up: 

Please make sure your child knows where they will meet you at the end of the day. Please make sure your child’s teacher knows how your child is getting home. 

Students who do not take a bus: 

Students in Grades 3-8 will be dismissed to the blacktop to meet siblings or adults or to walk home. Grade 1 and 2 will be dismissed from the portable doors, or in the side playground near Louis St. Laurent for those classrooms inside the school. Kindergarten students are dismissed from their gate. 

Parking:

We encourage our families to walk to school! Please set your routines right away to avoid driving in front of the school. There are NO U-TURNS in front of the school. There is NO Parking on the East side of Farmstead. Milton By-Law Officers will be ticketing cars that are parked in illegal areas.

New! Crossing Guard - coming soon!

All students crossing Farmstead MUST cross with the crossing guard at the Farmstead and Duignan Crosswalk. 

*Many thanks to the Town of Milton for helping us to make drop off and dismissal safer. 

Safety at drop off and dismissal: 

Students must use sidewalks and are encouraged to avoid the area by the parking lot. We are asking all students to use the south sidewalk by the fence, to avoid crossing at the entrance to the parking lot. Please do not let children cross between buses. Walking or riding is the healthiest and safest way to get your child to school. If your child is eligible for the bus, please send them on the bus instead of driving. This also helps reduce traffic.

Food Orders - coming soon!

School Council 

Are you interested in joining The Boyne School (parent) Council as a voting member? Please open this Self Nomination Form for more information and to join us! We meet on the first Monday of the month from 6 to 7pm and meetings recently have been both online and in person to allow for flexible attendance. The deadline for completing this self-nomination form is Monday Sept. 22nd. 

Our School Council is a fun group of parents who work to contribute to the education of students at Boyne. Please join us! 

If you have any questions, please reach out to boyps@hdsb.ca

Are you moving?

While we would be sad to see you leave our Boyne community, if you are moving please let us know.  Simply call the school 905-864-9641 or send us an email to boyps@hdsb.ca.

Planning a Trip?

If planning a trip out of the country, please contact the school office (boyps@hdsb.ca) before departure, to provide date details and discuss return to school dates.  If your child will be absent from school for more than 15 school days please obtain an extended absence form to submit to the school office.

For more information, visit:

• Instagram:boyneps  

• our school website and calendar at www.boy.hdsb.ca

• www.hdsb.ca

• your child’s Google Classroom and emails from your child(ren)’s teacher